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cathodic protection training & certification

CP 1—Cathodic Protection Tester

CP 2—Cathodic Protection Technician

CP 3—Cathodic Protection Technologist

CP 4—Cathodic Protection Specialist

Pipeline Corrosion Introductory Training—NACE OQ

2 NACE Cathodic Protection Training & Certifi cation

Photo courtesy of East Bay Municipal Utility District

NACE Cathodic Protection Training & Certifi cation 3

From an entry level employee

to a specialized engineer,

this program has the CP

training you need.

The NACE CP Training and Certifi cation Program is a

comprehensive training program designed for individuals

working with CP. It consists of classroom training,

practical hands-on training, and certifi cation. It provides a

solid education in the latest CP technology.

NACE Cathodic Protection (CP) Training & Certifi cation Program

CP Program Overview .........................................................................................................................................................................................4

CP 1—NACE Cathodic Protection Tester .............................................................................................................................................5

CP 2—NACE Cathodic Protection Technician ...................................................................................................................................6

CP 3—NACE Cathodic Protection Technologist ...............................................................................................................................8

CP 4—NACE Cathodic Protection Specialist .................................................................................................................................10

Pipeline Corrosion Introductory Training—NACE OQ ...............................................................................................................12

Future Program Development ....................................................................................................................................................................13


The NACE CP program consists of 4 courses

Course Certifi cation

CP 1—Cathodic Protection Tester Cathodic Protection Tester

CP 2—Cathodic Protection Technician Cathodic Protection Technician

CP 3—Cathodic Protection Technologist Cathodic Protection Technologist

CP 4—Cathodic Protection Specialist Cathodic Protection Specialist

Individuals can enter the program at any point based on their level of education and

amount of CP experience. Individuals also have the option of achieving any one of

these certifi cations by examination. However, NACE strongly encourages individuals to

take the corresponding course, which helps them prepare for the examination.

For individuals that have little to no experience with CP, NACE offers 4 CP tutorials.

CP Tutorial 1—Basic Electricity

CP Tutorial 2—CP Fundamentals

CP Tutorial 3—CP Monitoring/Field Measurement

CP Tutorial 4—Stray Current Installation/Troubleshooting

If you are unsure if you are ready to take the CP 1—Cathodic Protection Tester

Course, NACE offers two short assessments online that can help you make this deci-

sion.

Ohm’s Law—www.nace.org/ohmslaw

Math Assessment—www.nace.org/mathassessment

CP Program Overview

“This is the most comprehensive CP training available to industry.”—Steve Nelson, Team Leader, Corrosion ServicesColumbia Gas Transmission/Columbia Gulf Transmission


Description The CP 1—Cathodic Protection Tester Course is an intensive 6-day course that presents CP technology to pre-

pare students for the NACE Cathodic Protection Tester Certifi cation Examination. The course involves lectures

and intensive hands-on training with equipment and instruments used in CP testing. It also includes hands-on

training at outdoor facilities (weather permitting). The course concludes with both a 2-hour written and a 2-hour

practical (hands-on) examination.

Who Should Attend This program will benefi t anyone who is responsible for supervising CP systems, measuring the effectiveness

of CP systems and/or recording this data, including CP fi eld personnel, technicians, and those desiring certifi -

cation as a “NACE Cathodic Protection Tester.”

Prerequisites The following is strongly recommended, but not required:

• High school diploma or GED

• Six months CP work experience

• Ability to perform basic math calculations (simple algebra, fractions, and conversions)

What You Need to Know to Succeed in This Course Students who have little CP experience may be successful in this course if they are able to grasp scientifi c

concepts, perform math calculations and have an understanding of electrical measurements. Students should

strive to have 6 months of solid experience in handling CP instruments under the supervision of an experi-

enced CP tester or technician. They must also be comfortable with math concepts that include subtraction,

division, fractions, algebra, balancing equations, conversions of units, percentages, and graphs. An understanding

of Ohm’s Law applied to series and parallel circuits is also an asset. It is recommended that students without

this knowledge take advantage of the NACE CP Tutorials. If you do not know if you are ready to take the CP

1-Cathodic Protection Tester Course, you can walk through two short assessments on the NACE website.

• Ohm’s Law (www.nace.org/ohmslaw)

• Math Assessment (www.nace.org/mathassessment)

Course Highlights (include but are not limited to)

Basic Electricity Basic Chemistry and Corrosion Fundamentals

CP Fundamentals Field Measurements

Stray Current Identifi cation Installing CP Components

Monitoring CP Systems Recordkeeping

Safety Specifi c to CP Troubleshooting

Exam-Only Option is available. Contact NACE for more details.The Cathodic Protection Tester Certifi cation by Examination Only Option consists of a 2-hour written exami-

nation and a 2-hour hands-on practical examination. Students seeking certifi cation who are not taking the CP

1-Cathodic Protection Tester Course will take the same written and practical examinations which are offered in

this course. Exam-only candidates will be sent a CP 1–Cathodic Protection Tester Course Manual at the time of

registration. Examinations will be offered the last day of the regularly scheduled CP 1-Cathodic Protection Tester

Course offerings. Contact NACE fi rstService for more information. Registration fees for exam only candidates are

nonrefundable.

CP 1—NACE Cathodic Protection Tester


Description The CP 2—Cathodic Protection Technician Course is an intensive 6-day course that presents

CP technology to prepare students for the NACE Cathodic Protection Technician Certifi ca-

tion Examination. Course topics include intermediate-level discussions of corrosion theory

and CP concepts, types of CP systems, AC and DC stray current interference, and advanced

fi eld measurement techniques. This course provides both theoretical knowledge and practical

techniques for testing and evaluating data to determine the effectiveness of both galvanic and

impressed current CP systems and to gather design data. The course involves lectures and

hands-on training with equipment and instruments used in CP testing. Hands-on training at

outdoor facilities is also included, weather permitting. The course concludes with both a 2-

hour written and a 2-hour practical (hands-on) examination.

Who Should Attend This course is designed for persons who have a working knowledge of CP, or who have ex-

tensive years of CP fi eld experience with a technical background. Students must complete a

preliminary application for certifi cation at least 60 days in advance so that education and pre-

requisites can be verifi ed. In-depth high school chemistry and mathematics courses including

algebra, balancing equations, conversions of units, logarithms, and graphs; the NACE Basic Cor-

rosion course, CP 1—Cathodic Protection Tester course or equivalent; and comprehensive

knowledge of electrochemistry, electricity, electrical laws and series and parallel circuits, meter

operation, and CP fundamentals are necessary for understanding the material in this course.

CP 2 —NACE Cathodic Protection Technician

“The CP 2 class was an excellent opportunity to learn more about both the theory and the practice of cathodic protection. The priniciples and methods I learned have helped me in assisting those I supervise in better understanding CP.”—Paul Adling, CP Project SpecialistSouthern California Gas Company


Path 1 Path 2 Path 3

3 years CP work experience 1 year CP work experience 2-year post high school training from an

approved math or science technical/trade

school including algebra and logarithms training

PLUS PLUS PLUS

High school diploma or GED including al-

gebra and logarithms training

4-year physical science or engineering degree 2 years’ CP work experience

PLUS PLUS PLUS

Cathodic Protection Tester Certifi cation

or equivalent training

Cathodic Protection Tester Certifi cation or

equivalent training

Cathodic Protection Tester Certifi cation or

equivalent training

Prerequisites For each path, all prerequisites must be met in order to apply for the CP 2—Cathodic Protection Technician Course.


Corrosion Theory

CP Fundamentals

CP Systems

DC Power Sources

Field Measurements and Instrumentation

Stray Current and CP Interference

Safety Specifi c to CP

CP Recordkeeping

Exam-Only Option is available. Contact NACE for more details. Candidates meeting the prerequisites can sit for the Cathodic Protection Technician Certifi cation

Exam without taking the CP 2-Cathodic Protection Technician course. The Exam Only Option

consists of the same 2-hour written exam and 2-hour hands-on practical exam which are offered

in the CP 2-Cathodic Protection Technician course. Exam-only candidates will be sent a CP 2-

Cathodic Protection Technician course manual at the time of registration. Candidates may only

attend the course on the day of the exam. Examinations will be offered the last day of the regularly

scheduled CP 2–Cathodic Protection Technician course offerings. Contact NACE fi rstService for

more information. Registration fees for exam only candidates are nonrefundable.


CP 3 —NACE Cathodic Protection Technologist

Description The CP 3-Cathodic Protection Technologist Course is an intensive 6-day course that presents

CP technology to prepare students for the NACE Cathodic Protection Technologist Certifi ca-

tion Examination. The CP 3-Cathodic Protection Technologist Course builds on the technol-

ogy presented in the CP 2—Cathodic Protection Technician Course covering both theoretical

concepts and practical application of cathodic protection with a strong focus on interpretation

of CP data, CP troubleshooting and mitigation of problems that might arise in both galvanic

and impressed current systems including design calculations for these systems. The course is

presented in a format of lecture, discussion and hands-on, in-class experiments and group exer-

cises. The course concludes with the written Cathodic Protection Technologist examination.

Who Should Attend This course is designed for persons who have extensive CP fi eld experience and a strong tech-

nical background in cathodic protection. Students must complete a preliminary application for

certifi cation at least 60 days in advance so that education and prerequisites can be verifi ed.

“Lear Industries fully supports the NACE Cathodic Protection Training & Certifi cation Program because it gives our employees the tools necessary to deliver the highest quality services and it provides the education necessary for us to be competitive in the industry.”—Lawrence Rearick, CEO, Lear Industries


Prerequisites For each path, all prerequisites must be met in order to apply for the CP 3—Cathodic Protec-

tion Technologist Course.


CP Theory

CP Criteria

CP Interference

Detecting Stray Current, AC Interference, and Telluric Current Interference

CP Design Fundamentals

Design Calculations (circuit resistances, system capacity and life,

number of anodes, driving voltage)

Evaluation of System Performance

Troubleshooting Cathodic Protection Systems

Exam-Only Option is available. Contact NACE for more details.Candidates meeting the prerequisites can sit for the CP 3-Cathodic Protection Technologist Certi-

fi cation. Candidates will take the same two-part examination which is offered in the CP 3-Cathodic

Protection Technologist course. Exam-only candidates will receive a copy of the CP 3–Cathodic

Protection Technologist Course Manual at the time of registration. Examinations will be offered the

last day of the regularly scheduled CP 3–Cathodic Protection Technologist course offerings. Exam-

only candidates may only attend the course on the day of the exam. Contact NACE fi rstService for

more information. Registration fees for exam only candidates are nonrefundable.


8 years CP work experience with progres-

sively increasing technical responsibilities





PLUS PLUS PLUS

High school diploma or GED 2-year post high school training from an

approved math or science technical/trade

school including algebra and logarithm

training

4-year physical science or engineering degree

PLUS PLUS PLUS

Algebra and logarithms training Cathodic Protection Technician Certifi cation


Cathodic Protection Technician Certifi cation


PLUS

Cathodic Protection Technician Certifi cation



CP 4 —NACE Cathodic Protection Specialist

Description The CP 4-Cathodic Protection Specialist Course is an intensive 6-day course that focuses on

the principles and procedures for CP design on a variety of structures for both galvanic and im-

pressed current systems. The course discusses the theoretical concepts behind the design and

considerations that infl uence the design (environment, structure type/materials of construction,

coatings), design factors, and calculations (including attenuation). The course involves lecture

and in-class discussion and practice with design examples on various structures (i.e., pipelines,

tanks and well casings, offshore applications and steel reinforcing in concrete structures). The

course concludes with the written NACE Cathodic Protection Specialist Examination.

Who Should Attend This course is intended for those involved in the design, installation, and maintenance of CP

systems. Prior to taking the exam or the NACE training course, students must have complet-

ed college or university-level courses in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, and must have

signifi cant amounts of practical experience in CP design. NOTE: The CP Specialist Examination

is challenging, and the CP 4—Cathodic Protection Specialist Course is designed as a refresher

course for persons already meeting the experience and education prerequisites for the exam.

There is not a direct progression from Cathodic Protection Technologist to Cathodic Protec-

tion Specialist. Participating only in the CP 4–Cathodic Protection Specialist Course does not

ensure success on the Cathodic Protection Specialist Examination. Substantial experience

involving all aspects of cathodic protection, including design and formal education in math/sci-

ence/engineering is critical to students’ success in the course and examination. Attendance at

the CP 3-Cathodic Protection Technologist Course is strongly recommended before sitting

for the CP 4-Cathodic Protection Specialist Course or Examination Only Option.

“The NACE CP program provides students with the opportunity to gain the technical knowledge they need to improve their level of credibility and confi -dence in the fi eld.”—David Schramm, Director, System Integrity and Corrosion Services,EN Engineering


Prerequisites For each path, all prerequisites must be met in order to register for the CP 4—Cathodic

Protection Specialist Course.


12 years CP work experience, including 4

years in responsible charge

6 years CP work experience, including 4

years in responsible charge

4 years CP work experience in responsible

charge

2-year post-high school training in math or

science from an approved technical/trade

school

4-year physical science or engineering de-

gree

CP Technician Certifi cation or equivalent

training

CP Technician Certifi cation or equivalent

training

PLUS

A Bachelor’s degree in one of the following:

• Engineering

• Physical Sciences

PLUS

An advanced degree in engineering or

physical science that required a qualifi cation

exam, such as:

• P.E., P.Eng., or equivalent

• EIT registration or equivalent

• CP Technician Certifi cation



Concept of CP Factors Infl uencing CP Design

CP Systems

Design Factors and Calculations

Design examples for the following structures/environments:

Transmission and Other Pipelines, Tanks, and Well Casings

Marine and Offshore Applications

Water Tanks, Surface Condensers, and Thickeners

Steel Reinforcing in Concrete Structures

Exam-Only Option is available. Contact NACE for more details.Candidates meeting the prerequisites can sit for the CP 4–Cathodic Protection Specialist examina-

tion. Candidates will take the same two part examination which is offered in the CP 4–Cathodic

Protection Specialist course. Exam-only candidates will receive a copy of the CP 4–Cathodic

Protection Specialist course at the time of registration.. Contact NACE fi rstService for more infor-

mation. Registration fees for exam only candidates are nonrefundable.

Pipeline Corrosion Introductory Training—PCITNACE OQ

PCIT—A new dimension of training for the pipeline industry for employees working with corrosion. This is a beginner program for the employee who has little or no experience in the industry and needs to be trainined on basic tasks. Corrosion Operator Qualifi cation (OQ) covered tasks as well as written

assessments and performance verifi cation are included in this program.

Cathodic Protection

CP 1-Cathodic Protection Tester

CP 2-Cathodic Protection Technician

CP 3-Cathodic Protection Technologist

CP 4-Cathodic Protection Specialist

Coatings

CIP

Coatings in Conjunction with Cathodic Protection

Internal CorrosionInternal Corrosion for Pipelines

Pipeline Corrosion Integrity Managment (PCIM) Program

PCIT provides a path into a number of NACE training and certifi cation tracks

for the pipeline industry.


Pipeline Corrosion Integrity Management—PCIM

NACE is expanding its curriculum to include a new program focused on pipeline corrosion integrity. Current regulatory require-ments and industry need for training in this area make this program a priority for NACE Education & Training. The program will have two tracks–a fi eld track and an engineering track. The program will emphasize technology, industry standards, regulations

and decision-making directly related to pipeline corrosion integrity management—fi nding corrosion and repairing it.

PCIM Field TrackThis track will focus on remediation technology and

fi eld techniques for carrying out an integrity manage-

ment program.

Courses included in this track:

· Internal Corrosion for Pipelines Course

· Field Techniques for External Corrosion Course—

To take this course, students must fi rst complete

the following prerequisites

· CP 1-Cathodic Protection Tester course

· Coatings in Conjunction with Cathodic Protec-

tion course OR CIP Level 1

PCIM Engineer TrackThis track will focus on the implementation and man-

agement of an integrity program for a pipeline system.

The emphasis at this level is on integrity verifi cation and

maintenance optimization.

Courses included in this track:

· Direct Assessment

· In-line Inspection

· Pipeline Corrosion Integrity Management Course

There are course requirements for each level. Existing NACE training courses will be incorporated into this

program as well as new courses

NACE Cathodic Protection Training & Certifi cation 13Photos 1 and 3 courtesy of Williams Gas Pipeline, LLC


NACE understands that the needs of industry are constantly changing.

To help meet these needs, NACE is currently developing the following courses.

CP InterferenceThis is NACE’s fi rst course dedicated solely to the subject of stray current and

CP interference. The course will include in depth coverage of detection, effects,

monitoring and mitigation of DC interference, AC interference and telluric current

interference. Theory, infl uencing factors, deleterious effects, testing, prediction and

analysis, mitigation and, monitoring strategies (survey and monitoring techniques) will

be discussed for each type of interference. The course will be presented in a format

of lecture, hands-on in-class experiments, and group case studies. It is recommended

that students complete at least the CP 2–Cathodic Protection Technician course

prior to attending the CP Interference course.

Marine CP 2-Cathodic Protection Technician A Marine edition of the CP 2-Cathodic Protection Technician Course will soon be

available. Consistent with the existing CP 2 course, the Marine edition will be an

intensive 6-day course that presents CP technology and its application to marine

environments. The course will address CP related to ships and submarines, shore

facilities (docks, piers, etc), offshore structures (oil and gas production platforms),

underwater pipelines and, commercial shipping. The course will be presented in a

format of lecture and hands-on training with equipment and instruments used in

marine CP testing and will conclude with a fi nal examination. Individuals successfully

completing the examination and who have an approved certifi cation application will

receive certifi cation as a Marine Cathodic Protection Technician.

Coatings in Conjunction with Cathodic ProtectionThis course will emphasize the relationship between protective coatings and cathodic

protection on a pipeline system and how these two methods of corrosion control

interact. The course will also provide students with the knowledge and skills to imple-

ment and monitor a corrosion control program that utilizes both methods.

For more information on all NACE courses, visit our Web site at:www.nace.org

1-800-797-NACE (6223) U.S. & Canada

+1 281/228-6223 Outside the U.S. & Canada

E-mail: fi [email protected]

CP Future Program Development


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