Cathodic Protection

Cathodic protection is a specialised technique used to prevent and control the corrosion of metal surfaces submerged in water or buried underground. This is achieved by converting the metal into the cathode of an electrolytic cell, either through the use of sacrificial anodes or impressed current anodes.

This field offers rewarding career opportunities, with competitive compensation for roles in both offshore and onshore environments. Professionals can work as part of an organization or independently as self-employed contractors. With its potential for global travel and diverse responsibilities, including surveying pipelines and structures, cathodic protection provides excellent prospects for career advancement and professional growth.

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CSWIP Cathodic Protection - Level 1

Is it for me?

This course is designed for engineers, technicians, and operators seeking a comprehensive understanding of cathodic protection (CP) techniques. It covers both foundational principles and in-depth technical details, addresses potential problem areas, and provides valuable insights into CP methodologies.

 What will I learn?

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of corrosion, including key terminology, electrode potential, reference cells, polarization diagrams, and electrolytes (such as soil and water composition). It also explores corrosion control methods, the principles of coating for buried and submerged structures, sacrificial anode systems, and impressed current systems. Additionally, the course delves into the design of cathodic protection (CP) systems, CP materials, potential measurements, as well as monitoring and maintenance practices.

What will I leave with?

This course offers a solid foundation in cathodic protection, covering fundamental concepts, system design, monitoring, and maintenance.

Certification
CSWIP

What else should I know? 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 

Candidates should have a practical background in electricity, corrosion technology or engineering with a minimum of one year of relevant experience and must have successfully completed an approved course of training in cathodic protection at the appropriate level.

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CSWIP Cathodic Protection - Level 2 

Is it for me?

This course is ideal for engineers, technicians, and operators seeking to enhance their knowledge of cathodic protection (CP) techniques. It provides both foundational principles and advanced technical insights, addresses potential challenges, and fosters a comprehensive understanding of CP methodologies.

What will I learn?

Building upon the knowledge of a Level I Engineer, this course covers critical aspects of cathodic protection (CP), including CP criteria and their limitations, interpretation of Pourbaix diagrams, surface film effects, and polarisation diagrams. Participants will also gain expertise in CP design considerations for sacrificial anode and impressed current systems, construction material specifications, quality control, safety protocols, attenuation calculations, system commissioning, and potential measurement techniques.

 What will I leave with?

This course builds upon the foundational concepts covered in the Level 1 Cathodic Protection course, offering a more advanced and comprehensive understanding of the subject.

Certification

CSWIP

What else should I know?

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Candidates should hold a Level 1 qualification and have at least one year of experience in cathodic protection. Alternatively, individuals with a practical background in electricity, corrosion technology, or engineering with a minimum of two years of experience in cathodic protection.

Candidates from either route must have successfully completed an approved course of training in cathodic protection at the appropriate level.

CSWIP Cathodic Protection - Level 3 

Is it for me?

This course is ideal for engineers, technicians, and operators seeking knowledge of cathodic protection (CP) techniques. It provides in-depth technical details, highlights potential problem areas, and fosters a thorough understanding of CP methodologies.

What will I learn?

Building upon the knowledge of a Level 2 Engineer, this course delves into advanced aspects of cathodic protection (CP) systems, focusing on problem areas and troubleshooting techniques. Topics include the investigation of test posts or stations, insulating flanges, and monoblocks, as well as the assessment of cased crossings and low potential readings, interference effects and mitigation. 

Participants will also gain knowledge about AC and DC interferences, earthing structures, coatings and CP electro-osmosis, and holiday detection.

What will I leave with?

This course expands on the knowledge covered in the Level 1 and Level 2 Cathodic Protection courses, offering a deeper understanding of advanced topics such as troubleshooting, interference management, mitigation techniques, and more.

Certification
CSWIP

What else should I know?
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Candidates should be qualified to Level 2 and subsequently have a minimum of two years of experience in cathodic protection or have a practical background in electricity, corrosion technology or engineering with a minimum of three years of experience in cathodic protection.

Candidates from either route must have successfully completed an approved course of training in cathodic protection at the appropriate level.

A mature candidate route offering exemption from formal training is available for Level 2 and Level 3 candidates who are able to demonstrate at least three and five years respectively of recent continuous experience in cathodic protection.