Certification Preparation Course
NACE CP3 – Cathodic Protection Technologist
Build preparation for NACE CP3 – Cathodic Protection Technologist through system analysis, interference assessment and review of corrective action evidence.
Course Overview
This course prepares participants for NACE CP3 – Cathodic Protection Technologist certification. It examines analysis of protection systems, performance assessment and technical decisions about corrective action.
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 system analysis and evidence requirements
Assess protection performance and interpretation assumptions
Identify interference questions and investigation evidence
Compare corrective actions against system evidence
Explain an evidence-based corrective action proposal
Key topics
- System analysis
- Performance assessment
- Interference considerations
- Corrective action review
Course Modules
Back to Course OverviewSystem Analysis Objectives
System Analysis Objectives
Module overview
Define the protection system assessment and organise design, operating and measurement information for analytical review.
Key topics
System analysis · Performance assessment · Interference considerations · Corrective action review
Learning outcome
Participants can define system analysis and evidence requirements.
Learning format
Lectures, analytical exercises and system case studies
Performance Evidence and Assessment
Performance Evidence and Assessment
Module overview
Review performance evidence and the assumptions linking system observations to the proposed technical interpretation.
Key topics
Performance records · Assessment assumptions · Evidence comparison
Learning outcome
Participants can assess protection performance and interpretation assumptions.
Learning format
Technical review · diagram exercises
Interference Questions and Investigation
Interference Questions and Investigation
Module overview
Examine interference considerations and identify the observations needed to distinguish possible influences on protection system performance.
Key topics
Possible influences · Observation needs · Investigation priorities
Learning outcome
Participants can identify interference questions and investigation evidence.
Learning format
Worked examples · guided analysis
Corrective Action Assessment
Corrective Action Assessment
Module overview
Compare proposed corrective actions against the identified system concerns and define the evidence needed for follow-up review.
Key topics
Action options · System concerns · Follow-up criteria
Learning outcome
Participants can compare corrective actions against system evidence.
Learning format
Case discussion · planning exercise
CP3 Analytical Review Case
CP3 Analytical Review Case
Module overview
Assess a protection system case and explain the analytical basis, uncertainties and rationale for a corrective action proposal.
Key topics
Analytical review · Uncertainty record · Action rationale
Learning outcome
Participants can assess protection system evidence and explain a corrective action proposal.
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, analytical exercises and system case studies
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