This certification is geared toward persons with a heavy engineering/scientific background and some working knowledge of cathodic protection, or who have extensive years of field experience with some technical background.
It indicates intermediate knowledge of:
• Corrosion theory
• CP concepts
• Types of CP systems
• Advanced field measurement techniques
Application Procedure
An application must be submitted prior to taking the examination-only option to allow time for NACE to verify work experience requirements. If seeking certification through the parallel path option, an application may be submitted upon successful completion of the required NACE course, for verification of work experience requirements.
Requirements Necessary to Achieve
Certification
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Option 1
- Application - CP Technician
and one of the following: and - Req - High School Diploma
and and - Certification - CP Tester or equivalent training
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Option 2
- Application - CP Technician
and one of the following: and - Req - Bachelor's Degree in Physical Sciences or Engineering
and and - Certification - CP Tester or equivalent training
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Option 3
- Application - CP Technician
and one of the following: and - Req - Post Highschool Math/Science
and - Work Experience - 2 years
and - Certification - CP Tester or equivalent training
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ReCertification
Requirements
All NACE Certifications must be renewed every three (3) years.
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Professional Development Hours
(24)
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Work Experience Years
(1.5)
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ReCertification Application
(1)
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Renewal Fee
(Members $140.00; Non-members $350.00)