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Certification
Cathodic Protection Tester (CP1)
Association for Materials Protection and Performance
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The Cathodic Protection Tester course provides both theoretical knowledge and practical techniques for testing and evaluating data to determine the effectiveness of both galvanic and impressed current systems and to gather design data.
Apply electrical fundamentals including Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Laws, and DC circuit principles to support cathodic protection system analysisExplain electrochemical cell composition, corrosion reactions, and Faraday's Law to identify corrosion causes and rate-affecting factorsApply basic cathodic protection theory to identify protected structures and distinguish between galvanic and impressed current system componentsAssess environmental and material factors including moisture, conductivity, coating quality, and stray current to evaluate corrosion risk and CP system performanceSelect, verify, and operate measurement equipment including voltmeters, ammeters, multimeters, and reference electrodes for cathodic protection testingConduct structure-to-electrolyte potential surveys and current measurements to assess CP system performance and identify stray current interferencePerform soil resistivity measurements using Wenner four-pin, soil box, and Collins Rod methods to characterize electrolyte conditionsInstall test stations, rectifiers, galvanic anodes, bonds, jumpers, and reference cells in compliance with CP system requirementsVerify isolation device effectiveness and locate buried structures using conductive and inductive continuity testing methodsTroubleshoot galvanic and impressed current anode operation using current measurement, open circuit potential, and short location techniquesMaintain accurate CP records including site conditions, instrument identification, survey readings, and regulatory documentation requirementsApply safety procedures including PPE, lockout/tagout, hazard identification, and site-specific protocols during CP testing and inspection activities