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.

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
Course Modules
Back to Course OverviewTechnician 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

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

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

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

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

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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