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January 2013 Classes

BASIC CORROSION – 5 days, Monday, January 21 to Friday, January 25, 2013

This 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 is can be identified, monitored, and controlled.  Successful completion of the Basic course may be used towards obtaining certification through the NACE Parallel Path to Certification as a NACE Corrosion Technician.

CP3 - CATHODIC PROTECTION TECHNOLOGIST -  6 days, Sunday, January 20 to Friday, January 25, 2013

This course is an intensive 6-day course that presents CP technology to prepare students for the NACE Cathodic Protection Technologist Certification Examination.  It builds on the technology presented in the CP 2-Cathodic Protection Technician Course covering both theoretical concepts and practical application of cathodic protection with a strong focus on interpretation of CP data, CP troubleshooting and mitigation of problems that might arise in both galvanic and impressed current systems. This course is presented in a format of lecture, discussion and hands-on, in-class experiments and group exercises. There is a written examination at the conclusion of the course. 

CP4 – CATHODIC PROTECTION SPECIALIST – 6 days, Sunday, January 27 to Friday, February 1, 2013

This course is an intensive 6-day course that focuses on the principles and procedures for CP design on a variety of structures for both galvanic and impressed current systems. The course discusses the theoretical concepts behind the design and considerations that influence the design (environment, structure type/materials of construction, coatings), design factors, and calculations (including attenuation).  The course involves lecture and in-class discussion and practice with design examples on various structures (i.e., pipelines, tanks and well casings, offshore applications and steel reinforcing in concrete structures). The course concludes with the written NACE CP Specialist Examination.

BASIC PROTECTIVE COATINGS SPECIALIST – PCS 1 – 3 days, Sunday, January 27 to Tuesday, January 29, 2013

PCS 1 Basic Principles provides an introduction of coatings and linings used to control corrosion as well as the economic benefits of managing them. This course defines and examines common coatings used for corrosion control and addresses when, how and why they should be used.  PCS-1 Protective Coating Specialist. Level 1 is basic, Level 2 is Advanced and Level 3 is Project Management.  All three are 3 day courses leading to a certification as Protective Coating Specialist after a Peer Review.  Successful completion of this PCS Level 1 course may be used towards obtaining certification through the NACE Parallel Path to Certification as a NACE Corrosion Technologist or Senior Corrosion Technologist.

ADVANCED PROTECTIVE COATINGS SPECIALIST – PCS 2 – 3 days – Wednesday, January 30 to Friday, February 1, 2013

PCS 2 Advanced provides advanced-level technology topics related to protective coatings. Highlights include an in-depth discussion of coatings, their basic chemical properties, and any unique considerations for their surface preparation, application and inspection. PCS 2 Advanced also delves deeply into testing coating properties and performance, common coating defects, substrates, selecting coating systems, writing specifications, and surveys and maintenance planning. Successful completion of this PCS Level 2 course may be used towards obtaining certification through the NACE Parallel Path to Certification as a NACE Senior Corrosion Technologist or Protective Coatings Specialist.

COURSE REGISTRATION:  Click on the link after each course description above to register or http://web.nace.org/departments/education/programs.aspx for additional information. *To qualify for savings, advanced registration payment must be received at NACE Headquarters at least 35 days before the start of the course.

CLASS LOCATION:  TINKER & RASOR, 791 South Waterman Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92408.

HOTEL RESERVATION:  Students are responsible for hotel reservations.  Lodging reservations at the Hilton Hotel – San Bernardino, 285 East Hospitality Lane, can be made by calling 909-889-0133. and ask for the NACE Event Rate of $89 per night that includes full breakfast buffet, free internet, and free transportation to and from TINKER & RASOR (class location).
Contact Sylvia Hall (Sylvia.hall@nov.com) or any Section Board Member for additional information.

Click on the course title above to go to the Course Search feature on the NACE website. Search Location: San Bernardino

Contact Sylvia Hall or any Section Board Member for additional information.