Cathodic Protection Specialist (CP4)

CP4- Cathodic Protection Specialist

The Cathodic Protection Specialist certification covers the theoretical concepts behind the design and considerations that influence the design and calculations (including attenuation) of a cathodic protection system. It is for individuals who are responsible for the design, installation, and maintenance of cathodic protection systems.

Prior to taking the exam or the course, applicants must have completed college or university-level courses in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, and must have significant amounts of practical experience in cathodic protection.

The 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).

Who should pursue and apply?

Individuals with experience in CP systems including:
– Design
– Installation
– Maintenance

Course 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

Meet course requirements

– NACE CP 4-Cathodic Protection Specialist Course – Strongly Recommended
– Successful completion of the Ethics for the Corrosion Professional course or an equivalent training

Take required exams

– Certification Exam-CP4-Cathodic Protection Specialist Case-Based Exam
– Certification Exam-CP4-Cathodic Protection Specialist Theory Exam

Complete application requirements

Approved CP4-Cathodic Protection Specialist Application

How to achieve certification

Fulfill work experience and education requirements

PATH – 1

• Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences or engineering
• 6 years of verifiable work experience in advanced Cathodic Protection, including 4 years in responsible charge

PATH – 2

• 2 years post high school training from math or science technical/trade school
• 12 years of verifiable work experience in advanced Cathodic Protection, including 4 years in responsible charge

PATH-3

One of the following

• Bachelor’s degree in either physical science or engineering and an advanced physical degree in physical sciences or engineering that required an exam
• Engineering-in-Training registration or equivalent
• Professional engineer’s license
  AND
• 4 years of verifiable work experience in advanced Cathodic Protection, including 4 years in responsible charge

** Responsible charge refers to work experience that is at a level of responsibility requiring initiative, technical ability, and independent judgement.

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