NACE Cathodic Protection (CP) Programme

“The most comprehensive CP training available to industry” - Steve Nelson, Team Leader, Corrosion Services, Columbia Gas Transmission/Columbia Gulf Transmission..

The NACE CP Training and Certification Programme is designed for individuals in the field of CP from the beginner to the specialist. The CP Programme is designed to provide solid education and training in CP technology regardless of the individual’s experience. The Programme consists of four Certification courses.

NACE CP Level 1 - CP Tester

NACE CP Level 1 - CP Tester A six-day intensive course, that presents CP technology to prepare students for the Cathodic Protection Tester Certification examination. Course topics include basic electricity and electrochemistry, basic corrosion concepts, CP concepts, 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 programme will benefit anyone who is responsible for observing, recording, or measuring the effectiveness of CP systems, including CP field personnel, technicians, and those desiring certification as a NACE CP Level 1 - CP Tester. The following requirements are recommended but not required:
? Matriculation
? Six months CP work experience

Students who do not have any CP experience may be successful in this course if they are able to grasp scientific concepts and perform basic mathematical calculations (basic algebra, fractions and conversions).

CP 1 course outline

NACE CP Level 2 - CP Technician

A six-day intensive course, that presents CP technology to prepare students for the CP Technician Certification examination. Course topics include intermediate-level discussion of corrosion theory and CP concepts, types of CP systems, CP interference, introduction to CP design, and advanced field measurement techniques. This course provides both theoretical knowledge and practical techniques for testing and evaluating data for both galvanic and impressed-current CP systems. The course is designed for persons who either have a engineering/scientific background and some working knowledge of CP, or who have several years of field experience with some technical background. High school physical science and mathematics; and comprehensive knowledge of electricity, electrical laws and circuits, meter operation and CP fundamentals are necessary for the understanding of the material in this course.

There are different prerequisites to be met in order to apply for attendance on the CP 2 course; these include a combination of CP work experience and educational qualifications, but applicants must either have NACE CP Level 1 certification or equivalent training. The different paths can be viewed on the NACE website at www.nace.org

CP 2 course outline

NACE CP Level 3 - CP Technologist

This is an intensive six-day course that presents CP technology to prepare students for the NACE CP Technologist Certification examination. The course builds on the technology presented in the CP Technician course covering both theoretical concepts and practical application of CP 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.

This course is designed for persons who have extensive CP field experience and a strong technical background in CP. Students must complete a preliminary application for certification in advance of the course so that education and prerequisites can be verified. There are different prerequisites to be met in order to apply for the CP 3 course; these include a combination of CP work experience and educational qualifications, but applicants must either have NACE CP Level 2 certification or equivalent training. The different paths can be viewed on the NACE website at www.nace.org

ACE CP Level 4 - CP Specialist

This is an intensive six-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 etc.), design factors, and calculations (including attenuation). The course involves lectures and in-class discussions and practice with design examples on various structures (e.g. pipelines, tanks, well casings, offshore applications, and steel reinforcing in concrete structures). The course concludes with the written NACE CP Specialist examination.

This course is intended for those involved in the design, installation, and maintenance of CP systems. Students must have a significant amount of practical experience in CP Design, and the CP Specialist examination is challenging.

There are different prerequisites to be met in order to apply for the CP 4 course; these include a combination of CP work experience and educational qualifications. The different paths can be viewed on the NACE website at www.nace.org. Attendance on the CP 3 - Cathodic Protection Technologist course is strongly recommended before sitting for the CP 4 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.

Further details of the NACE CP Programme, including course content, certification, and requirements are available at www.nace.org