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CP 2 – Cathodic Protection Technician-Marine

6-Day Classroom Course

1st day 1:00 to 6:30 p. m.
2nd - 5th days 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
6th day 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (unless otherwise noted)

Description
Developed for NAVSEA, this intensive six-day course 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. It also provides both theoretical knowledge and practical techniques for testing and evaluating data to determine the effectiveness of both galvanic and impressed current CP systems. Course topics include intermediate level discussions of corrosion theory and CP concepts including those specific to ships, types of CP systems, AC and DC stray current interference, and advanced field measurement techniques specific to ships.

Who Should Attend
This course is designed for individuals who work in the marine industry, have a working knowledge of shipboard cathodic protection, or have extensive years of CP field experience with a technical background. Students must complete a preliminary application for certification at least 60 days in advance so that education and prerequisites can be verified. Knowledge of the following subjects are necessary for understanding the material in this course: in-depth high school chemistry and mathematics courses (algebra, balancing equations, conversions of units, logarithms, and graphs); the NACE Basic Corrosion course, CP 1—Cathodic Protection Tester or equivalent; and comprehensive knowledge of electrochemistry, electricity, electrical laws and series and parallel circuits, meter operation, and CP fundamentals.

Prerequisites
For each path, all prerequisites must be met in order to apply for the CP2–Marine Cathodic Protection Technician Course

Path 1	Path 2	Path 3
3 years CP work experience	1 year CP work experience	2 years CP work experience
High school diploma or GED including algebra and logarithms training	4-year physical science or engineering degree	2-year post high school training from an approved math or science technical/trade school including algebra and logarithms training
CP Tester Certification or equivalent training	CP Tester Certification or equivalent training	CP Tester Certification or equivalent training

Course Highlights

Corrosion Theory
CP Fundamentals
CP Systems
Corrosion Resistant Materials Used in Marine Vessels
DC Power Sources for CP and Shipboard CP
Safety Specific to CP
Field Measurements Specific to Marine Vessels
Stray Current and CP Interference
Monitoring CP Systems
Troubleshooting

Skill Assessment
Upon successful completion of the Cathodic Protection Technician Examination, a Certified NACE Cathodic Protection Technician will have passed an open book, written exam and a closed book, practical exam with a grade of 70% or greater that includes various levels of assessment of the following skill and knowledge factors:

Perform advanced field tests (including current requirement test, shorted casing test, IR drop test, soil resistivity, and interference tests) and evaluate the results
Perform tests to verify the presence of stray current interference and recommend method(s) to mitigate the interference
Understand AC voltage and its mitigation
Maintenance of documentation and records, including data plotting and analysis
Conduct and understand the importance of periodic surveys, including IR- Free readings, polarization decay tests and current measurements
Test and troubleshoot rectifier component parts
Understand corrosion coupon test stations
Understand code requirements related to CP

Fees

Advance Registration	Standard Registration
Member—$1495	Member—$1645
Nonmember—$1670	Nonmember—$1820

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

Reference Materials Included with Course Registration Fees
Students receive the CP 2–Marine Cathodic Protection Technician Course Manual on CD-ROM prior to the start of the course. A hard copy of the course manual as well as Pipeline Corrosion and Cathodic Protection, Third Edition are provided on site.

Continuing Education Credit - 5 CEU's