CP 4 - Cathodic Protection Specialist

Cathodic Protection 4 - Specialist (CP4)

The CP 4 – Cathodic Protection Specialist course focuses on the principles and procedures for CP design on a variety of structures for both galvanic and impressed current systems. The course discusses theoretical design concepts, considerations that influence the design (environment, structure type/materials of construction, coatings), design factors, and calculations (including attenuation).

Classroom instruction is comprised of lecture, in-class discussion, and practice with design calculations on various structures (i.e., pipelines, tanks and well casings, offshore applications, and steel reinforcing in concrete structures).

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Who should attend

Individuals with experience in CP systems including:

Design
Installation
Maintenance

Learning objectives

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
Recall and comply with codes, regulations, reporting procedures, and standard practices

Prerequisites

Required

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Recommended

Cathodic Protection 3 – Technologist or equivalent training
To be successful in this course, it is strongly recommended that students have completed college or university-level courses in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, and have significant practical experience in CP design.

Course Completion

Successful completion of the course is required to earn a certificate of course completion. Requirements are specific to each course and may include a combination of attendance, daily assessments, activities, quizzes, or knowledge checks.

Certification requirements

For exam and translation availability, visit the NACE Institute site for individual exam and certification requirements. Requirements are specific to each certification and may include a combination of exams, application, course completion, work experience and proof of educational achievements. All certification and renewal applicants will be required to complete the AMPP ethics training program OR an equivalent training and provide proof of completion as part of the certification application or renewal process. *Please Note: Exams for the Cathodic Protection Technologist (English and Spanish) and Cathodic Protection Specialist (English only) Programs will be available at select Pearson VUE testing centers globally during two specified times per year. Please visit the CP3 and CP4 certification pages for more details.