Course - CP4 - Cathodic Protection Specialist

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 impressed current systems. The course discusses the theoretical concepts behind the design and considerations that influence 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 CP Specialist Examination.

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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 completed college or university-level courses in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, and must have significant 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 CP 3–Cathodic Protection Technologist to Cathodic Protection 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/science/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 examination is open book and students are welcome to bring any reference material they would like to the examination.

Skill Assessment

Upon successful completion of the CP Specialist Examination, a Certified NACE Cathodic Protection Specialist will have passed an open book, written exam that includes various levels of assessment of the following skill and knowledge factors:

  • Design complete CP systems in a variety of industry applications including water tanks, aboveground and underground storage tanks, and pipelines
  • Demonstrate knowledge of rectifier and ground bed installation, along with source code calculations and protective coatings Perform corrosion analysis on the job site
  • Manage and direct field tests
  • Apply new technologies to existing CP programs
  • Provide formal training to understudies on basic and advanced CP concepts
  • Understand and comply with codes, regulations, reporting procedures, and standard practices
Course Fees
RegistrationPrice
Advance Registration - CP4 Specialist - (Member) $1,310.00
Advance Registration - CP4 Specialist - (Non-Member) $1,485.00
Regular Registration - CP4 Specialist - (Member) $1,460.00
Regular Registration - CP4 Specialist - (Non-Member) $1,635.00

Advance registration fees and registration form must be received at NACE Headquarters 35 days prior to start date of course.

Prerequisites

For each path, all prerequisites must be met in order to register for the CP 4–Cathodic Protection Specialist Course.

Path 1 Path 2 Path 3
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 engineering or physical science degree A Bachelor's degree in one of the following:
  • Engineering
  • Physical sciences
CP Technologist Certification or equivalent training CP Technologist Certification or equivalent training And one of the following:
  • BA with Advanced Degree in Physical Science or Engineering
  • Engineering-in-training registration or equivalent
  • Professional Engineer's License
    CP Technologist Certification or equivalent training
Course Highlights
  • Concept of CP
  • Factors Influencing 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
Related Certifications/Qualifications
Schedule Summary
 Start TimeEnd Time
Day 11:00 PM7:30 PM
Day 28:00 AM7:30 PM
Day 38:00 AM7:30 PM
Day 48:00 AM7:30 PM
Day 58:00 AM7:30 PM
Day 68:00 AM5:00 PM