
INSPECTION
Master Paint Quality Assurance Specialist (M, PQA).
After successful completion of MPI Level 3 – Inspector Level, the student will have the opportunity to apply for the Professional Education and Knowledge Appraisal (PEKA) Assessment, which is required to achieve the Master, Paint Quality Assurance specialist accreditation and the use of the designation 'MPI Certified Architectural coatings Inspector' NOTE: Only those that successfully complete the full PEKA assessment will be classed as 'MPI Certified Architectural coatings Inspector' and listed on the MPI Certified Architectural Coatings Inspector Page on the MPI website. Anyone not listed has not met the requirements to become an as 'MPI Certified Architectural coatings Inspector' Prerequisites: You must pass all of the following courses and meet or exceed all of the required criteria before you can apply for the PEKA Assessment.
Criteria Required:
NOTE: You should only apply for the PEKA Assessment if you have passed all of the MPI courses and met or exceed all of the required criteria. Application: The application consists of a professional resume that includes all past paint industry history and certifications. To apply, please contact Valerie Sherst PEKA Assessment Once payment has been made the candidate will be contacted by the training administrator who will arrange for the first of 5 case studies (2 Architectural and 3 Maintenance Repainting) to be e-mailed for review and completion. Only if each case study is approved, will the next case study be forwarded for completion (see termination and appeal process below) The case studies will be evaluated at each stage and if necessary, after completion of all of the case studies, the candidate will be asked to have a formal meeting (in person, by phone or by Skype) with MPI technical representatives. The decision will then be if the applicant has been successful, or not. Termination and Appeal: MPI Inspection ID number Master, Paint Quality Assurance® (M PQA) Completion MPI Master Paint Quality Assurance® (M PQA) badge |