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General Corrosion Programs
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MENU B
CP 1—Cathodic Protection Tester
CP 2—Cathodic Protection Technician*
CP 3—Cathodic Protection Technologist*
CP 4—Cathodic Protection Specialist*
MENU C
• PCS 1 Basic Principles
• CIP Level 1
• PCS 2 Advanced
• Coatings in Conjunction with
Cathodic Protection
*Must meet work experience requirements
Note: You cannot obtain multiple credit toward certification from a single course
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Corrosion Technician
Corrosion Technologist
Parallel Path
Traditional Path
(through course work)
(through certification exams)
COURSE: Basic Corrosion
EXAM: Corrosion Technician
Exam
WORK EXPERIENCE: 2 years
in corrosion
Traditional Path
(through course work)
(through course work)
(through certification exams)
COURSE: Basic Corrosion
EXAM: Corrosion Technologist Exam
COURSE: One from Menu A
COURSE: One from Menu A
CERTIFICATION: Corrosion Technologist
COURSE: One from Menu B
COURSE: One from Menu B
WORK EXPERIENCE: 4 years in
corrosion
CERTIFICATION: Corrosion Technician
WORK EXPERIENCE: 4 years in
corrosion
with
General Corrosion Program
WORK EXPERIENCE: 4 years in
corrosion
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Senior Corrosion Technologist
Parallel Path 1
Parallel Path 2
Parallel Path 3
Traditional Path 1
Traditional Path 2
(through course work)
(through course work)
(through course work)
(through certification exams)
(through certification exams)
COURSE: Designing for Corrosion
Control
EXAM: Senior Corrosion Technologist Exam
EXAM: Senior Corrosion
Technologist Exam
COURSE: One from Menu A
WORK EXPERIENCE: 8 years in
corrosion, including 4 years in
responsible charge
WORK EXPERIENCE: 4 years in
responsible charge
COURSE: Basic Corrosion
COURSE: Basic Corrosion
COURSE: Designing for Corrosion
Control
COURSE: Designing for Corrosion Control
COURSE: One from Menu A
COURSE: One from Menu A
COURSE: One from Menu B
COURSE: One from Menu B
COURSE: One from Menu B
COURSE: One additional from Menu
A, B, or C
COURSE: One additional from
Menu A, B, or C
COURSE: One additional from Menu
A, B, or C
COURSE EXAM: Internal Corrosion
for Pipelines—Basic -OR- Chemical
Treatment Specialist Exam
COURSE EXAM: Internal
Corrosion for Pipelines—Basic
-OR- Chemical Treatment
Specialist Exam
WORK EXPERIENCE: 8 years in
corrosion, including 4 years in
responsible charge
WORK EXPERIENCE: 4 years in
responsible charge
EDUCATION: 4-year Physical
Science or Engineering Degree
Offshore
Parallel Path 2
COURSE: Basic Corrosion
General
WORK EXPERIENCE: 2 years
in corrosion
Parallel Path 1
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O-CAT Technician
COURSE: Offshore Corrosion Assessment Training
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EDUCATION: 4-year Physical
Science or Engineering Degree
COURSE EXAM: Internal Corrosion for
Pipelines—
Basic -OR- Chemical Treatment
Specialist Exam
CERTIFICATION: Corrosion Technician
-OR- Corrosion Technologist
WORK EXPERIENCE: 8 years in corrosion, including 4 years in responsible
charge
When course(s) are required, students must take course and pass exam.
All required certifications must have active status.
‡ Requires submission of a completed application and a minimum of 2
professional references to NACE. Students that choose the Traditional Path
must submit prior to taking certification exam.
*All certifications are administered by the NACE
International Institute, an independent affiliate
of NACE International.
GENERAL CORROSION PROGRAM
NACE’s General Corrosion Program provides learning opportunities that
lead to career advancement through certification and enhancement of
skills and knowledge related to on-the-job performance.
These five day courses focus on a variety of application-oriented and
industry-specific subjects, and are designed for a range of employees, from
field personnel and managers to engineers and salespeople.
COURSE
DATE & TIME
Learn more at nace.org/education
DESCRIPTION
CERTIFICATION *OPTIONS
nn Corrosion Technician
5-Day Classroom Course
Days 1-4: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Day 5: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
unless otherwise noted
This course covers a basic but thorough review of causes of corrosion and the methods by which corrosion is
identified, monitored, and controlled. Active participation is encouraged through hands-on experiments, case
studies, and open discussion format. A written exam is given at the end of the course.
Corrosion Control in the Refining Industry
5-Day Classroom Course
Days 1-4: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Day 5: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
unless otherwise noted
This course provides methods of corrosion control through material selection and design with a systematic method
for applying the technology of corrosion prevention to the design process. Classroom instruction is comprised of
lectures and open discussions.
Designing for Corrosion Control
5-Day Classroom Course
Days 1-4: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Day 5: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
unless otherwise noted
This course covers the principles of corrosion and corrosion control and provides a systematic method for applying
the technology of corrosion prevention to the design process. An overview of the steps involved in materials selection
common to many industries is also provided. Corrosion control in system design and the financial principles used
in evaluating alternative materials and designs are also covered. Classroom instruction is comprised of lectures and
open discussions and concludes with a written exam.
nn Senior Corrosion Technologist
Offshore Corrosion Assessment Training
(O-CAT)
5-Day Classroom Course
Days 1-5: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
unless otherwise noted
This course addresses the elements of in-service inspection and maintenance planning for fixed offshore structures.
Also covered in this course are the Bureau for Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) A-B-C facility evaluation
grading system requirements for Level 1 Inspection Reporting. A written and practical exam is given at the end of
the course.
nn O-CAT Technician
Basic Corrosion
*Basic Corrosion eCourse
nn Corrosion Technologist
nn Senior Corrosion Technologist
nn Protective Coating Technologist
*The Basic Corrosion Course is now available in a new online, self-study training format that covers the same technical content as the classroom course through on-demand viewing.
*All certifications are administered by the NACE International Institute, an independent affiliate of NACE International. Certifications are subject to period review and revision, please refer to www.naceinstitute.org for the most current certification paths.