Certification Preparation Course

NACE CP2 – Cathodic Protection Technician

Develop preparation for NACE CP2 – Cathodic Protection Technician through measurement interpretation, system performance checks and structured troubleshooting review.

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AreaCorrosion & NACE
LevelTechnical
DeliveryOnline, On-site or Hybrid
LearningTheoretical & Practical
DurationConfirmed by Programme

Course Overview

This course prepares participants for NACE CP2 – Cathodic Protection Technician certification. It examines cathodic protection measurements, system checks and the investigation of performance issues.

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

Define protection system review evidence requirements

Interpret measurements alongside system performance information

Outline checks for protection system issues

Prepare technical observations for further review

Assess a protection system troubleshooting scenario

Key topics

  • Measurement interpretation
  • System performance
  • Routine troubleshooting
  • Technical reporting
Technician Review Objectives

Technician Review Objectives

Module overview

Frame a protection system review around measurement interpretation, operating information and the evidence needed to assess performance.

Key topics

Measurement interpretation · System performance · Routine troubleshooting · Technical reporting

Learning outcome

Participants can define protection system review evidence requirements.

Learning format

Lectures, technical exercises and protection case studies

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Measurements and System Performance

Measurements and System Performance

Module overview

Compare recorded measurements with system information and identify assumptions affecting interpretation of protection performance.

Key topics

Measurement comparison · System information · Interpretation assumptions

Learning outcome

Participants can interpret measurements alongside system performance information.

Learning format

Technical review · diagram exercises

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System Checks and Troubleshooting

System Checks and Troubleshooting

Module overview

Organise checks for a protection system issue, distinguishing observed conditions from potential explanations needing further evidence.

Key topics

Issue description · Check sequence · Evidence priorities

Learning outcome

Participants can outline checks for protection system issues.

Learning format

Worked examples · guided analysis

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Technical Reporting and Follow-Up

Technical Reporting and Follow-Up

Module overview

Document observations, interpretation limits and follow-up questions so that system issues can receive appropriate technical review.

Key topics

Observation record · Interpretation limits · Follow-up questions

Learning outcome

Participants can prepare technical observations for further review.

Learning format

Case discussion · planning exercise

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CP2 Troubleshooting Review Case

CP2 Troubleshooting Review Case

Module overview

Review a protection system scenario and explain the result interpretation and proposed sequence of further checks.

Key topics

Scenario evidence · Result interpretation · Check rationale

Learning outcome

Participants can interpret test results and outline checks for a protection system issue.

Learning format

Practical case · group review

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Programme Information

Course duration, location, practical components, training-centre information and applicable certification arrangements depend on the selected programme.

Learning format: Lectures, technical exercises and protection case studies

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