Certification Preparation Course
NACE CP1 – Cathodic Protection Tester
Build preparation for NACE CP1 – Cathodic Protection Tester by reviewing protection principles, measurement practice and the recording of test observations.
Course Overview
This course prepares participants for NACE CP1 – Cathodic Protection Tester certification. It reviews cathodic protection principles, field measurement practices and the recording of test observations.
Who This Course Is For
- Materials and corrosion engineering teams
- Cathodic protection technical personnel
- Inspection and asset integrity specialists
- Maintenance and reliability review teams
What Participants Will Learn
Explain protection principles and testing objectives
Review test equipment and preparation information
Organise measurements and record test conditions
Identify recording gaps and measurement concerns
Review cathodic protection test observations systematically
Key topics
- Cathodic protection principles
- Field measurements
- Test equipment checks
- Result recording
Course Modules
Back to Course OverviewCathodic Protection Principles
Cathodic Protection Principles
Module overview
Introduce cathodic protection objectives and the concepts needed to understand field testing and measurement observations.
Key topics
Cathodic protection principles · Field measurements · Test equipment checks · Result recording
Learning outcome
Participants can explain protection principles and testing objectives.
Learning format
Lectures, measurement exercises and worked examples
Test Equipment and Preparation
Test Equipment and Preparation
Module overview
Review equipment checks and test preparation information to identify factors affecting the quality of recorded measurements.
Key topics
Equipment checks · Preparation records · Measurement conditions
Learning outcome
Participants can review test equipment and preparation information.
Learning format
Technical review · diagram exercises
Field Measurement Practice
Field Measurement Practice
Module overview
Examine reviewed measurement workflows and the observations needed to describe test conditions and potential measurement concerns.
Key topics
Measurement workflow · Test conditions · Observation quality
Learning outcome
Participants can organise measurements and record test conditions.
Learning format
Worked examples · guided analysis
Recording and Result Review
Recording and Result Review
Module overview
Connect recorded results with test conditions and identify information gaps or discrepancies requiring follow-up.
Key topics
Result records · Condition comparison · Follow-up questions
Learning outcome
Participants can identify recording gaps and measurement concerns.
Learning format
Case discussion · planning exercise
CP1 Preparation Review Case
CP1 Preparation Review Case
Module overview
Review a testing example and organise observations, equipment checks and questions for further technical assessment.
Key topics
Testing example · Observation record · Technical questions
Learning outcome
Participants can organise cathodic protection test observations and identify measurement concerns.
Learning format
Practical case · group review
Programme Information
Course duration, location, practical components, training-centre information and applicable certification arrangements depend on the selected programme.
Learning format: Lectures, measurement exercises and worked examples
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