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Click here for Corrosion Level 1 Cathodic Protection of Steel in Concrete Courses in accordance with BS EN 15257
WHAT IS CORROSION PREVENTION?
Corrosion Prevention of reinforced concrete structures is an increasingly important method of repairing and protecting damaged bridges, buildings, wharves and other structures.
It can also be applied to protect new structures to ensure corrosion does not occur in the first place.
Corrosion is probably the single most serious cause of deterioration of reinforced concrete structures. Buildings and bridges are suffering from corrosion because of contamination by de-icing salt, sea salt and salts cast into the concrete. A Dept of Transport report has shown that over half a billion pounds worth of corrosion prevention is necessary in the future to preserve the motorway and trunk road system in England and Wales. The Highways Agency has recently endorsed the use of corrosion prevention methods utilising cathodic protection, realkalisation, chloride extraction and other similar techniques. Comparable problems exist on other reinforced concrete structures all over the world.
These well proven methods are technically sound solutions because they deal with the corrosion problem across the entire area treated. This cannot be achieved with conventional repair methods without removing all the concrete where salt or carbon dioxide has penetrated. Such extensive repair is frequently prohibitive in terms of practicality and cost.
Corrosion prevention is often the most economical solution when compared with conventional concrete removal and repair. When applying corrosion prevention techniques to existing structures all that is additionally required is some cosmetic patching to repair cracks and areas where concrete has broken away.
Corrosion prevention and protection systems have been successfully installed on a wide range of reinforced concrete structures. These include bridge decks and support structures, wharves and other harbour structures, tunnels, water towers and other containment vessels, commercial and residential buildings. Installations have been carried out in North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle and the Far East and Australasia.
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Corrosion Level 1 Cathodic Protection of Steel in Concrete Courses in accordance with BS EN 15257
This standard EN15257 is aimed at enabling the competence of personnel carrying out cathodic protection studies, execution work, inspections and maintenance work to be defined and verified. The relevant application sectors include underground or immersed metallic structures, marine metallic structures, reinforced concrete structures and the inner surfaces of metallic container structures.
This European Standard defines three competence levels of personnel acting in the field of cathodic protection including survey, design, installation, testing and maintenance. It specifies a framework of procedures for the training and certification for the personnel to reach and demonstrate the competence levels. It defines the minimum requirements for certification bodies responsible for this certification.
The procedures for certification of cathodic protection personnel should be in accordance with EN ISO/IEC 17024.
Competence levels and certification schemes apply to each of the following application sectors:
- Reinforced concrete structures
- Underground and immersed metallic structures
- Marine metallic structures
- Inners surface of metallic container structures
It is not mandatory fro a certification body to establish certification in all application sectors or to all levels of competence. A certification body may subdivide application sectors and may combine levels of competence.
Cathodic Protection Technician
ICorr Level 1 - Duration: 5 days
Description
This course is designed to prepare individuals for the ICorr Cathodic Protection Technician Level 1 examination. The course is suitable for candidates with or without experience in cathodic protection and will also be applicable to those who require a knowledge of cathodic protection but do not wish to take an examination. Most applications of cathodic protection are addressed although the main emphasis is applied to reinforced concrete.
Cathodic Protection Technician
ICorr Level 2 - Duration: 5 days
Description
This course is designed to prepare individuals for the ICorr Cathodic Protection Technician Level 2 examination. Any information in the syllabus below which is repeated from the Level 1 syllabus is dealt with in greater depth. The course is suitable for candidates with experience in cathodic protection and holding an ICorr Cathodic Protection Technician Level 1 approval.
Cathodic Protection Technician
ICorr Level 3
The Level 3 qualification is based on application to ICORR and peer review.
Training courses
CPA organises Level 1 courses on ad hoc basis throughout the year. The five day training course is normally spread over five consecutive weeks at a midlands venue. The cost to members is £700 per person (£950 for non members). The cost of the examination is £250 per person and this should be booked direct with ICORR.
The next course will be held on 21 & 28 September, 5, 12, 19 October from 09.30hrs to 16.30hrs on each day. The presenter will be Chris Atkins, Mott MacDonald and will be held at the Offices of Mott MacDonald in Manchester.
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