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The Basic Corrosion Course focuses on corrosion and the potential problems caused by corrosion. It provides a basic but thorough review of causes of corrosion and the methods by which it can be identified, monitored, and controlled. Active participation is encouraged through hands-on experiments and case studies, as well as an open discussion format.

The Basic Corrosion Course on CD-ROM contains the same technical content as the classroom course and is presented in an easy-to-use self-study format. The CD-ROM offers eight text chapters with color diagrams and photos, four quizzes, two case study exercises, and two video-simulated corrosion experiments. To successfully complete the CD-ROM version of Basic Corrosion you must pass the written examination within six months of being sent the CD. This is a proctored test that must be taken in-person with a NACE—approved proctor. To help you accomplish this, NACE has provided three easy options from which to choose.

Option 1: Take the exam in your geographic area under the supervision of an approved NACE proctor.
Option 2: Take the exam at NACE Headquarters in Houston, Texas.
Option 3: Take the exam at any class listed in this guide (no need to sit through the class).

The CIP Exam Course 1 completes the Level 1 training contained in the CIP DVD Set 1 (prior purchase of the DVD is required). This 3 day short course includes a practical lab at an offsite coatings facility, hands-on training necessary to perform coating inspection work, team exercises, and both the written and practical exams.

The CIP Level 1 Course is an intensive presentation of the basic technology of coating application and inspection over a full 60 hours of personal instruction and practice. This course provides both the technical and practical fundamentals for coating inspection work on structural steel projects.

This course will focus on the control of metallic corrosion by applying coatings and cathodic protection; coatings being the primary method of corrosion control supplemented by cathodic protection. This course was developed for corrosion control personnel who must deal with the selection and application of protective coatings that will also be exposed to cathodic protection.

The Corrosion Control in the Refining Industry Course provides an overview of refinery process units and specific process descriptions, and focuses on the examination and identification of corrosion and metallurgical problems that occur in process units. Students receive the most recent version of REFIN•COR software, which is a database of experiences, problems, and solutions encountered by refining industry corrosion engineers and includes minutes of meetings of NACE Committee TEG 205X (formerly T-8) on Refining Industry Corrosion from 1957 through 2002. This is information which can be used on-the-job and cannot be found anywhere else.

The Corrosion Prevention and Control in Industrial Water Facilities is designed to train industrial water engineers and technicians on the best practices in corrosion prevention and control in industrial water plants.

The Designing for Corrosion Control Course reviews the principles of corrosion and corrosion control and provides a systematic method for applying the technology of corrosion prevention to the design process. It offers an overview of the steps involved in materials selection common to many industries. It also covers the economic considerations of including corrosion control in system design and the financial principles used in evaluating alternative materials and designs.

This course was designed to provide students with the fundamentals of implementing, monitoring, and maintaining an internal corrosion control program as part of an overall Pipeline Integrity Management program. It is an introductory level course focusing on internal corrosion of liquid and natural gas pipelines used for transmissions, storage, and gathering systems. The course combines lecture, hands-on field testing and case studies. The course concludes with both a written and practical examination. The practical examination includes OQ Covered Task Assessments for the following tasks: (1) Insert and remove internal corrosion coupons, (2) Measurement of corroded area and pit depth measurement (with pit gauge), (3) Measure wall thickness using handheld ultrasonic meter.

This course provides training on the fundamentals of protective coatings and linings, the application of basic coating systems, general information on the use of these systems, and when, how, and where alternatives such as metallurgy should be considered.

NACE International, in conjunction with the University of Northern Iowa’s Iowa Waste Reduction Center, introduces a training program for coating applicators that eliminates the need for spray equipment, paint, or permits, and poses no harm to the environment. Through virtual reality training, applicators learn and master techniques including:

Candidates meeting the prerequisites can sit for the 2-hour written and 2-hour practical Internal Corrosion examination. Candidates will take the same two part examination which is offered in the Internal Corrosion for Pipelines course. Exam-only candidates will recieve a copy of the Internal Corrosion for Pipelines Course manual at the time of registration. Examinations will be offered the last day of the regularly scheduled Internal Corrosion for Pipelines Course offerings. Contact NACE First Service at 281/228-6223 or via e-mail at FirstService. Registration fees for exam only candidates are nonrefundable.

Qualified candidates may sit for the Chemical Treatment Specialist examination. This 2-hour examination consists of multiple choice and true/false questions. The multiple choice questions are of varying degrees in difficulty. Questions are of the same type and level of difficulty as those encountered on the Corrosion Specialist examination, except that they are limited to the chemical treatment area. For more information please contact Marie Newton, Certification Coordinator, at 281/228-6211 or via e-mail at Marie Newton. Registration fees for exam only candidates are nonrefundable.

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The CIP Exam Course 1 completes the Level 1 training contained in the CIP DVD Set 1 (prior purchase of the DVD is required). This 3 day short course includes a practical lab at an offsite coatings facility, hands-on training necessary to perform coating inspection work, team exercises, and both the written and practical exams.

The CIP Exam Course 2 completes the Level 2 training contained in the CIP DVD Set 2 (prior purchase of the DVD is required). This 3 day short course includes hands-on training necessary to perform coating inspection work, team exercises, and both the written and practical exams. The Course focuses on advanced inspection techniques and specialized application for both steel and non-steel substrates. The course includes in-depth coverage of surface preparation, coating types, inspection criteria, and failure modes for various coatings including specialized coatings and linings.

The CIP Level 1 Course is an intensive presentation of the basic technology of coating application and inspection over a full 60 hours of personal instruction and practice. This course provides both the technical and practical fundamentals for coating inspection work on structural steel projects.

The CIP Level 2 Course focuses on advanced inspection techniques and specialized application for both steel and non-steel substrates. The course includes in-depth coverage of surface preparation, coating types, inspection criteria, and failure modes for various coatings including specialized coatings and linings.

CIP Level 2, maritime emphasis includes topics from CIP Level 1 and CIP Level 2, with a focus on coating inspection in the maritime industry. The course provides in-depth coverage of surface preparation, coating types, inspection criteria, failure modes, and case studies from the maritime industry. CIP Level 2, maritime emphasis highlights the skills and knowledge required to correctly address the inspection requirements of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Performance Standard for Protective Coatings (PSPC). The course concludes with both written and practical exams.

The CIP One Day Bridge Course is designed to provide participants in CIP or Certified Coating Inspectors with specific training related to coating inspection of bridges. The course focuses on coating application on bridges and the role of the bridge coating inspector in the quality control process. A 1-hour written examination will be given at the conclusion of the course.

CIP Level 3 Peer Review is a detailed oral examination in front of a three member review board that last approximately two hours and is graded on a pass/fail basis. The exam includes a series of questions that test the candidate's practical and theoretical knowledge of coatings and coating inspection. Candidates are questioned from a random draw of topics ranging from standards, procedures, ethics, coatings use, inspection instruments, role-playing, and specific case questions.

This course prepares qualified coating inspectors to conduct inspections in nuclear power plants (NPPs). The training focuses on the unique challenges presented by the restrictive and safety-critical environment, plus the verbatim compliance demanded in NPPs, as well as plant and industry regulations, technical specifications, and procedures.

There are no prerequisites to attend the training course; however, NACE CIP Level 1 Certification is recommended. Those who successfully complete the course examination but do not qualify for certification receive a certificate of attendance and a grade letter.

To achieve certification, NACE CIP Level 1 Certification is required, along with documented work experience with coatings focused projects for a nuclear power plant.

Quote from experienced inspector: “Just because you have inspection skills and can pass background checks, doesn’t mean you can work in nuclear power plants.” This course will prepare you!

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Shipboard Corrosion Assessment Training (S-CAT)