Career Details

Cathodic Protection 2 - Technician Maritime

Description

The Cathodic Protection Technician - Maritime certification covers specific information pertaining to shipboard cathodic protection with theoretical knowledge and practical testing techniques to determine the effectiveness of galvanic and impressed current CP systems. This certification is designed for persons with a heavy engineering/scientific background and some working knowledge of cathodic protection, or who have extensive years of field experience with some technical background. This course presents cathodic protection technology with specific shipboard cathodic protection information. Developed for NAVSEA (part of the U.S. Navy), this intensive course presents both theoretical knowledge and practical techniques for testing and evaluating data to determine the effectiveness of both galvanic and impressed current CP systems pertaining to shipboard cathodic protection. Classroom instruction is comprised of lectures and hands-on training, including using equipment and instruments for CP testing.

Certifying Organization

The Association for Materials Protection and Performance

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? No

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Coating Inspector Program - Level 1

Certifying Organization

The Association for Materials Protection and Performance

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Coating Inspector Program Level 2

Certifying Organization

The Association for Materials Protection and Performance

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Coating Inspector Program Level 2 - Marine Specialty

Certifying Organization

The Association for Materials Protection and Performance

Type

C - Specialty

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