Certification Scheme for Cathodic Protection Personnel

This Standard has now been updated to an ISO Standard, BS EN ISO 15257:2017. Under the new ISO scheme the levels of certification have changed. What was Technician Level 1 in the 2006 standard is now equivalent to Technician Level 2 in the 2017 standard and what was Senior Technician Level 2 in the 2006 standard is now equivalent to Senior Technician Level 3 in the 2017 standard.

Personnel who have previously been trained by the CPA, and who also obtained Institute of Corrosion (ICorr) certification under the BS EN 15257:2006 scheme or who take part in the 2018 courses will be able to apply to ICorr to have their qualification updated to the equivalent level under the new ISO scheme in early 2019, when the ICorr ISO certification scheme in accordance with the 2017 ISO standard becomes live.

Cathodic Protection Concrete – Available Dates

Course

Date

Course Price

Exam Price

Course Location

Cathodic Protection Concrete ISO Level 1 / 2024

26/03/2024 – 28/03/2024

£630

£360

ICORR Training and Examination Centre, Telford

Cathodic Protection Concrete ISO Level 2 / 2024

08/04/2024 – 12/04/2024

£1260

£405

ICORR Training and Examination Centre, Telford

Cathodic Protection Concrete ISO Level 2 / 2024

10/06/2024 – 14/06/2024

£1260

£405

ICORR Training and Examination Centre, Telford

Cathodic Protection Concrete ISO Level 3 / 2024

16/09/2024 –20/09/2024

£1260

£405

ICORR Training and Examination Centre, Telford

Cathodic Protection Concrete ISO Level 2 / 2024

07/10/2024 – 11/10/2024

£1260

£405

ICORR Training and Examination Centre, Telford

Cathodic Protection Concrete ISO Level 3 / 2024

08/07/2024 – 12/07/2024

£1260

£405

ICORR Training and Examination Centre, Telford

To book or to find out further details on all available courses, please visit the ICORR website

*Please note that dates, locations and times are subject to change. Please visit the ICORR website for up to date information on all available courses. Limited spaces available.

Cathodic Protection Technician: Reinforced Concrete Structures Level 1 BS EN ISO 15257: 2017

Cathodic Protection Technician: Reinforced Concrete Structures Level 1

Cathodic Protection Technician: Reinforced Concrete Structures Level 2 BS EN ISO 15257: 2017

Cathodic Protection Technician: Reinforced Concrete Structures Level 2

Cathodic Protection Technician: Reinforced Concrete Structures Level 3 BS EN ISO 15257: 2017

Cathodic Protection Technician: Reinforced Concrete Structures Level 3

Cathodic Protection On-Land (Buried) Structures ISO Level 1

Cathodic Protection On-Land (Buried) Structures ISO Level 1

Cathodic Protection On-Land (Buried) Structures ISO Level 2

Cathodic Protection On-Land (Buried) Structures ISO Level 1

Cathodic Protection On-Land (Buried) Structures ISO Level 3

Cathodic Protection On-Land (Buried) Structures ISO Level 3

Cathodic Protection Marine Metallic Structures ISO Level 2

Cathodic Protection Marine Metallic Structures ISO Level 2

Cathodic Protection Marine Metallic Structures ISO Level 3

Cathodic Protection Marine Metallic Structures ISO Level 2

Cathodic Protection Scheme Information

Why work in Cathodic Protection?

A career in cathodic protection can be developed with an employer or as a self-employed contractor. The work is interesting, often challenging, and well paid. As industry around the world seeks to combat the environmental, safety, and financial impact of corrosion, a career in this specialisation is supported by high demand for skilled operatives at all levels.

Specialising in cathodic protection offers a career path that could take you around the world, working for diverse companies in locations that stretch from pole to pole. The structure of ICorr’s Certification Scheme for Cathodic Protection Personnel is designed to be an enabler of career progression in this specialisation. Effectively, your career advancement can be charted by each level of certification.

The Scheme

The new CP scheme has been developed based on ISO 15257:2017 and has three elements: Training / Examination / Certification.

In all of the execution of the CP Scheme, ICorr ensures impartiality in the Assessment and Certification process. This impartiality is ultimately maintained and monitored by the Trustees of the Institute of Corrosion and the Council. Council delegates this obligation to its Professional Assessment Committee (PAC) which has sole responsibility for the Assessment and Certification process.

All courses are delivered only by ICorr approved tutors who are themselves Certificated to Level 4 or higher in the Sector of the courses that they deliver. The courses are only delivered in locations and with equipment that are able to effectively represent real field conditions for CP systems in that sector. At all Levels, training days include both practical and theory components.

Which course is right for me?

When deciding which course is right for you, you should consider which sector you work in and what work you do. See Competence Levels below.

Application Sectors

The Competence Levels and the associated Assessment and the Certification of them apply to the following Application Sectors:

  • on-land metallic structures;
  • marine metallic structures;
  • reinforced concrete structures;
Competence Levels

BS EN ISO 15257:2017 defines the following five Competence Levels of personnel acting in the field of cathodic protection.

  • Level 1: Cathodic Protection Data Collector or Tester
  • Level 2: Cathodic Protection Technician
  • Level 3: Cathodic Protection Senior Technician
  • Level 4: Cathodic Protection Specialist or Engineer
  • Level 5: Cathodic Protection Expert
Level: 1 Cathodic Protection Data Collector or Tester

    • Level 1 certificated personnel shall not be responsible for the choice of test method or technique to be used, nor for preparing the written technical instructions, nor for the interpretation of test results.
    • Level 1 personnel are qualified to carry out operations according to written instructions prepared by Level 3-5 certified CP personnel.
    • It is anticipated that Level 1 CP personnel may not be full time employed in cathodic protection activities.
    • Within the Application sector(s) for which they are certificated as competent, Level 1 CP personnel shall be competent to collect CP performance data of simple CP systems and perform other basic CP tasks in accordance with technical instructions and procedures produced by Level 3-5 certified CP personnel.
    • They shall be competent to record the data to a format produced by Level 3, or higher Certificated personnel and under their responsibility.
    • Level 1 persons shall not be responsible for analysing the data.
    • Level 1 persons shall understand the fundamentals of the measurements that they are required to undertake, the common causes of errors in these measurements and the related safety issues. The measurements shall include routine system function measurements, as
    • well as a limited number of specific measurements for others to determine the performance effectiveness of CP systems.Click Here for Available Courses

Level 2: Cathodic Protection Technician

 

      • Within the Application sector(s) for which they are certificated as competent, Level 2 certificated personnel shall not be responsible for the choice of test method or technique to be used, nor for preparing the written technical instructions, nor for the interpretation of test results.
      • Level 2 personnel are qualified to carry out operations according to written instructions prepared by Level 3-5 certificated CP personnel.
      • In addition to the competencies for Level 1 CP personnel, Level 2 CP personnel shall be competent to undertake a range of CP measurement, inspection and supervisory activities in accordance with technical instructions and procedures produced by Level 3 or higher personnel, and to collate and classify the data under their responsibility.
      • An individual certificated to Level 2 shall have demonstrated outline knowledge of:
      1. the fundamentals of electricity, corrosion and coatings;
      2. cathodic protection and measurement techniques;
      3. safety issues and applicable standards related to cathodic protection.
      • They shall be competent to carry out cathodic protection tasks according to written technical instructions and under the supervision of Level 3-5 Level personnel.
      • Within the scope of the competence Level 2 personnel shall be competent to:
      1. set up and check the calibration validity of the cathodic protection testing equipment;
      2. perform tests as instructed;
      3. record and classify the results of the tests;
      4. report the results in a comprehensible format;
      5. supervise and perform inspection and testing during installation of cathodic protection systems;
      6. carry out routine maintenance work on cathodic protection systems.
      • Note: Some installation works may be carried out by the Level 2 personnel in accordance with written instructions prepared by Level 3-5 certificated CP personnel. If installation is undertaken by these personnel it is understood that their supervision, inspection and testing tasks shall not be reduced.
      • Level 2 personnel have not demonstrated competence in selecting the extent of inspection or testing required, appropriate inspection or test methods to be used, nor for the interpretation of specification requirements. They have not demonstrated competence in any design function.

       

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Level 3: Cathodic Protection Senior Technician

 

      • Within the Application sector(s) for which they are certificated as competent, Level 3 personnel are qualified to perform and direct inspection or testing operations according to established or recognised procedures.
      • In addition to the competences for Level 1 and Level 2 personnel, an individual certificated to Level 3 shall have demonstrated competence in:
      1. general principles of corrosion, electricity and cathodic protection;
      2. the principles of electricity
      3. the significance of coatings and their influence on cathodic protection;
      4. a detailed knowledge of cathodic protection test procedures and safety issues.
      • Level 3 personnel shall understand and be competent to perform cathodic protection tasks according to established or recognised procedures.
      • Within the scope of the competence, Level 3 personnel shall be competent to:
      1. carry out and supervise all Level 1 and 2 duties;
      2. provide guidance for personnel at Level 1 and 2;
      3. select the cathodic protection testing technique for the purpose required;
      4. define the limitations of application of the testing method according to established procedures;
      5. translate cathodic protection testing standards and specifications into written technical instructions for cathodic protection testing, routine maintenance, and installations procedures;
      6. set up and verify equipment settings;
      7. organise and report the results of cathodic protection testing;
      8. interpret and evaluate results according to applicable standards, codes or specifications;
      9. undertake cathodic protection design work under the supervision of an individual certificated to Level 4 or 5. Subject to local regulations, an individual certificated to Level 3 may undertake simple cathodic protection design work, according to established procedures in a known and stable environment, without supervision;
      10. supervise and test the installation of cathodic protection systems;
      11. commission cathodic protection systems under the responsibility of an individual certificated to Level 4 or 5. Subject to local regulations, an individual certificated to Level 3 may undertake simple cathodic protection commissioning according to established procedures in a known and stable environment, without supervision;
      12. undertake maintenance of cathodic protection system.

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How Do I Book?

ICORR have an online booking system where you can find course availability and information. Please visit the ICORR website to book.

Cathodic Protection Technician: Reinforced Concrete Structures Level 1 BS EN ISO 15257:2017

Why attend this course?

These ICorr courses and examination are in compliance with ISO 15257:2017 and are suitable for candidates without experience in cathodic protection, but candidates are expected to have some site experience in concrete repairs and in they may have been a part of teams installing CP systems in concrete. The courses are also directed to testers or data collectors who collect simple CP performance data. For certification to ISO 15257, an examination pass and a subsequent application and assessment by the ICorr Professional Assessment Committee are required.

Course dates 2021

All courses will take place across 3 consecutive days

10 hours of pre-reading will be required prior to attending the course.

For more information please contact the CPA office on 01420471614

Level 1 Winter Course
9-11 February 2021
Further information will be available soon
Level 1 Spring Course
11- 13 May 2021
Further information will be available soon
Level 1 Summer Course
10 -12 August 2021
Further information will be available soon

Cathodic Protection Technician: Reinforced Concrete Structures Level 2 BS EN ISO 15257:2017

Why attend this course?

These ICorr courses and examination are in compliance with ISO 15257:2017 and are suitable for candidates with or without experience in cathodic protection, but note that full certification to this level requires a minimum duration of one year’s approved experience, an examination pass and a subsequent application and assessment by the ICorr Professional Assessment Committee. The courses are also suitable for those who merely require an appreciation of the protection of reinforced concrete structures without pursuing certification in accordance with ISO 15257.

Course dates 2021

All courses will take place across 4 consecutive days

10 hours of pre-reading will be required prior to attending the course.

For more information please contact the CPA office on 01420471614

Level 2 Spring Course
8 - 12th March
ICorr Training Centre, Talford
Further information will be available soon
Level 2 Summer Course
7- 11th June
ICorr Training Centre, Telford
Further information will be available soon

Cathodic Protection Senior Technician: Reinforced Concrete Structures Level 3 BS EN ISO 15257:2017

Why attend this course?

These ICorr courses and examination are in compliance with ISO 15257:2017 and are suitable for candidates with or without experience in cathodic protection, but note that full certification to this level requires a minimum duration of one year’s approved experience, an examination pass and a subsequent application and assessment by the ICorr Professional Assessment Committee. The courses are also suitable for those who merely require an appreciation of the protection of reinforced concrete structures without pursuing certification in accordance with ISO 15257.

Course dates 2021

All courses will take place across 5 consecutive days

10 hours of pre-reading will be required prior to attending the course.

For more information please contact the CPA office on 01420471614

Level 3 Spring Course
12- 16th April
ICorr Training Centre, Telford
Further information will be available soon
Level 3 Summer Course
19 - 23rd July
ICorr Training Centre, Telford
Further information will be available soon

Cathodic Protection On-Land (Buried) Structures ISO Level 1 ISO 15257:2017

Why attend this course?

The course and examination are in compliance with ISO 15257:2017 and are suitable for candidates with no previous experience in cathodic protection.  The course is also suitable for those who merely require an appreciation of Cathodic Protection of On-land Applications (underground metallic structures) without pursuing certification.

Level 1 Winter Course
22 - 23 February
Exam on the 24th February
Further information will be available soon
Level 1 Spring Course
24 - 25 May
Exam on the 26th May
Further information will be available soon
Level 1 Summer Course
23 - 24 August
Exam on the 25th August
Further information will be available soon
Level 1 Autumn Course
25 - 26 October
Exam on the 27th
Further information will be available soon

Cathodic Protection On-Land (Buried) Structures ISO Level 2 ISO 15257:2017

Why attend this course?

The course and examination are in compliance with ISO 15257:2017 and are suitable for candidates with or without experience in cathodic protection. Please note that full certification to the level requires a minimum duration of 1 year’s approved experience.  The course is also suitable for those who merely require an appreciation of Cathodic Protection of Buried Applications (underground and immersed metallic structures) without pursuing certification.

Level 2 Spring Course
15 - 18 March
Exam on the 19th
Further information will be available soon
Level 2 Summer Course
14 - 17 June
Exam on the 18th
Further information will be available soon

Cathodic Protection On-Land (Buried) Structures ISO Level 3 ISO 15257:2017

Why attend this course?

The course and examination are in compliance with ISO 15257:2017 and are suitable for candidates with the requisite qualifying experience.  The course is suitable for those who took the Level 2 training course and those who merely require an appreciation of the cathodic protection of Buried Applications (Underground and Immersed Metallic Structures) at this higher level without pursuing certification.

Level 3 Spring Course
26 - 29 April
Exam on the 30th
Further information will be available soon
Level 3 Summer Course
12 - 16 July
Exam on the 17th
Further information will be available soon

Cathodic Protection Marine Metallic Structures ISO 15257:2017 Level 2

Why attend this course?

This course is designed to prepare individuals for the ICorr Painting Inspector Level 1 examination. The course is suitable for candidates with or without experience in industrial painting or inspection and will also be applicable to those who require a knowledge of painting inspection but do not wish to take an examination. Most of the paint systems used in industry are addressed plus an awareness is given of other coating systems used for anti-corrosion reasons.

Level 2 Spring Course
22 - 26th March
Exam on the 26th
Further information will be available soon
Level 2 Summer Course
14th - 17th June
Exam on the 18th
Further information will be available soon

Cathodic Protection Marine Metallic Structures ISO 15257:2017 Level 3

Why attend this course?

The course and examination are in compliance with ISO 15257:2017 and are suitable for candidates with the requisite qualifying experience.  The course is suitable for those who took the Level 2 training course and those who merely require an appreciation of the cathodic protection of marine structures at this higher level without pursuing certification.

Level 3 Spring Course
26th - 29th April
Exam on the 30th
Further information will be available soon
Level 3 Summer Course
12th - 15th July
Exam on the 16th
Further information will be available soon

Training courses – Venue & Examination 

The courses will start at 0930 and finish at 1530. Pre-registration is vital, and courses are subject to cancellation if the numbers 2 weeks prior to starting are considered uneconomic. The courses will be taking place across two venues for 2020, please check which venue your chosen course is held at.

IMechE
Engineering Training Centre
4 Europa View
Sheffield Business Park
Sheffield S9 1XH

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ICorr
5 St Peters Gardens
Northampton
NN1 1SX

The Examination

The course will be run over 4 consecutive days, with the option of an exam on the Friday (5th day). The exam will need to be booked separately through Training Solution IMechE, ICorr’s delegated examination centre. Please contact them direct for costs.

Main Office

Phone: 01143 995720

Email: ndtexams@imeche.org

Web: www.argyllruane.imeche.org/examinations/icorr-examinations/

Distance Learning Training Modules for the award of the Certificate of Competence

This is not a CPA course, this course is run independently by The University of Aston and as such all enquires should be sent directly to the University.  

Distance Learning Training Modules for the award of the Certificate of Competence – The University of Aston now offers distance learning training prepared in conjunction with the Institute of Corrosion Professional Development and Training Committee and the Corrosion Prevention Association for to Level 2 and 3 certification for cathodic protection personnel in reinforced concrete.

All five modules of the course must be completed, together with coursework (short report/analysis), within 18 months of registration. A certificate of achievement will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of each module. Start dates are flexible. A number of practical experiments are described. In order to undertake these experiments a digital voltmeter will be required along with some common metals, specifically iron, stainless steel, galvanised steel, copper and carbon (pencil leads).

The certificate will demonstrate the required level of training has been achieved in accordance with ISO 15257 with respect to a Level 2 or 3 cathodic protection technician for reinforced concrete. In order to become a certificated CP technician in reinforced concrete an exam must be sat. The exam is provided by the Institute of Corrosion’s course provider. Currently this is Imeche AR. The exam must be sat at their examination centre in Sheffield. Individual modules may be undertaken for CPD purposes.

 

Contact

For technical enquiries: Dr Massud Sadeghzadeh on 07788 947658

For course availability: Andrew Carter on 0121 204 3606 Fax: 0121 204 5079. Email: enquiries@astoncpdcentre.co.uk Website & Mailing Subscription: http://www.astoncpdcentre.co.uk

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