This course will focus on the control of metallic corrosion by applying coatings and cathodic protection; coatings being the primary method of corrosion control supplemented by cathodic protection. This course was developed for corrosion control personnel who must deal with the selection and application of protective coatings that will also be exposed to cathodic protection.

Certification(s):

No related certifications.

The Cathodic Protection Interference course is a 6-day course focusing on AC and DC interference. The course includes in-depth coverage of both the theoretical concepts and the practical application of identifying interference and interference mitigation techniques. Students will learn to identify the causes and effects of interference as well as conduct tests to determine if an interference condition exists and perform calculations required to predict AC interference. The course is presented in a format of lecture, discussion, hands-on, in-class experiments, case studies, and group exercises. There is a written examination at the conclusion of the course.

Certification(s):

No related certifications.

The CP 1--Cathodic Protection Tester Course is an intensive 6-day course that presents CP technology to prepare students for the NACE Cathodic Protection Tester Certification Examination. Course topics include basic electricity, electrochemistry and corrosion concepts, CP theory, CP systems, and CP field measurement techniques.

This course provides theoretical knowledge and practical fundamentals for testing on both galvanic and impressed current CP systems. 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.

Certification(s):

• CP Tester

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 Certification 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 field 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.

Certification(s):

• CP Technician

The CP 2-Cathodic Protection Technician - Maritime Course is an intensive 6-day course that presents CP technology to prepare students for the NACE Cathodic Protection Technician Certification Examination. The course represents a parallel path to certification with specific discussion pertaining to shipboard cathodic protection. Course topics include intermediate-level discussions of corrosion theory and CP concepts, types of CP systems including those specific to ships, AC and DC stray current interference, and advanced field measurement techniques some of which are specific to ships. 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.

Certification(s):

No related certifications.

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 Certification Examination.

The CP 3-Cathodic Protection Technologist Course builds on the technology 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. The course is presented in a format of lecture, discussion and hands-on, in-class experiments and group exercises. There is a written examination at the conclusion of the course.

Certification(s):

• CP Technologist

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.

Certification(s):

• CP Specialist

Candidates meeting the prerequisites can sit for the 7-hour CP 4–Cathodic Protection Specialist examination. Candidates will take the same two part examination which is offered in the CP 4–Cathodic Protection Specialist course. Exam-only candidates will recieve a copy of the CP 4–Cathodic Protection Specialist Course manual at the time of registration. Examinations will be offered the last day of the regularly scheduled CP4–Cathodic Protection Specialist Course offerings or you can take the examination via an eligible proctor. Contact NACE First Service at 281/228-6223 or via e-mail at FirstService. Registration fees for exam only candidates are nonrefundable.

Certification(s):

• CP Specialist

Candidates meeting the prerequisites can sit for the Cathodic Protection Technician Certification Exam without taking the CP 2–Cathodic Protection Technician course. The Exam Only Option consists of the same 2-hour written exam and hands-on practical exam which are offered in the CP 2–Cathodic Protection Technician course. The written exam is open book so that candidates can bring their own references, however the practical exam is closed book. Exam-only candidates will be sent a CP 2–Cathodic Protection Technician course manual at the time of registration. Examinations will be offered the last day of the regularly scheduled CP2–Cathodic Protection Technician Course Offering. Due to difficulty level of the Exam Only Option, along with the Prerequisites/Work Experience listed for the CP 2–Cathodic Protection Technician Course, NACE strongly recommends that individuals have prior CP training that is equivalent to CP 2–Cathodic Protection Technician Course. Contact NACE First Service at 281/228-6223 or via e-mail at FirstService. Registration fees for exam only candidates are nonrefundable.

Certification(s):

• CP Technician

Candidates meeting the prerequisites can sit for the CP 3–Cathodic Protection Technologist Certification Examination. Candidates take the same two part examination which is offered in the CP3–Cathodic Protection Technologist course. The exam is open book so that candidates can bring their own references. Exam-only candidates will receive a copy of the CP3–Cathodic Protection Technologist Course manual at the time of registration. Examinations will be offered the last day of the regularly scheduled CP3–Cathodic Protection Technologist Course offerings or you can take the examination via an eligible proctor. Contact NACE First Service at 281/228-6223 or via e-mail at FirstService. Registration fees for exam only candidates are nonrefundable.

Certification(s):

• CP Technologist

The Cathodic Protection Tester Certification by Examination Only Option consists of a 2-hour written examination and a 2-hour hands-on practical examination. The written exam is open book so that candidates can bring their own references, however the practical exam is closed book. Students seeking certification 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 CP1-Cathodic Protection Tester Course manual at the time of registration. Examinations will be offered the day following regularly scheduled CP 1-Cathodic Protection Tester Course offerings (the last day of the course). Contact NACE FirstService for more information at 281/228-6223 or via e-mail at FirstService. Registration fees for exam only candidates are nonrefundable.

Certification(s):

• CP Tester