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'

Prerequisites: You must pass all of the following courses before you can apply for the PEKA Assessment 

• Level 1 – Essentials of Paint and Painting Technology
• Level 2 A – Architectural Painting
• Level 2 B – Maintenance Repainting
• Level 3 – Inspection

Criteria Required: 
All of the following criteria is mandatory to become an MPI Certified Architectural Coatings Inspector:
Professional Experience:

• Minimum of ten years experience and certification in the paint industry
• Equivalent of TQ (Tradesman Qualifications)
• Minimum of Grade 12 education
• Strong computer skills and ease with various computer programs
• Supervisory skills (ability to guide and instruct as well as control situations)

- You should only apply for the PEKA Assessment if you are able to tick ALL of the boxes on the checklist.

Application:
The application consists of a professional resume that includes all past paint industry history and certifications.

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PEKA Assessment 
If the PEKA application is approved you will be sent a link to purchase the PEKA Assessment .
Once payment has been made the candidate will be contacted by the training administrator who will arrange for the 5 case studies (2 Architectural and 3 Maintenance Repainting) to be e-mailed for review and completion. The case studies will be evaluated at each stage and if necessary, after completion of all the case studies, the candidate will be asked to have a formal meeting (in person, by phone or by Skype) with MPI technical representatives.

MPI Inspection ID number 
The MPI Certified Architectural Coating Inspector will receive an MPI Inspection ID number. The Inspector’s name and ID number will be posted on the MPI website for the entire time he/she remains certified.

Re-certification 
Re-certification (every 3 years) – The inspector will be required to show proof that he or she has been active in the architectural inspection field (written specifications, consultations, inspection reports, etc.).
The inspector will also be required to complete 2 to 3 case studies for review.

Master, Paint Quality Assurance® (M PQA) Completion
Students who successfully complete the PEKA Assessment, receive accreditation 'Master Paint Quality Assurance® (M PQA). It also allows you to use the title ‘MPI Certified Architectural Coating Inspector’.

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