Trades in Alberta
Cathodic Protection Technician - Level One
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Cathodic protection is a technique used to control corrosion of metal surfaces in structures that are in contact with conductive eletrolyte including buildings, pipelines and bridges. Cathodic protection technicians work on a variety of projects, installing, commissioning, monitoring, evaluating, maintaining, repairing and decommissioning cathodic protection systems. In 2013 Alberta was the first jurisdiction in Canada to designate cathodic protection technician as a designated occupation.A cathodic protection technician - level one must:
- prepare for planned cathodic protection projects,
- perform lockout and tagout procedures,
- operate, use and install test equipment,
- perform troubleshooting on cathodic protection systems,
- conduct function tests,
- gather data, prepare records and reports,
- install, maintain and repair components of a cathodic protection system, and
- troubleshoot and replace components on a rectifier that is NOT installed.
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You can earn a Journeyperson Certificate based on:Work ExperienceThe requirements for a Cathodic Protection Technician – Level 1 are:
Recognized TrainingThe requirements for a Cathodic Protection Technician – Level 1 are:
NOTE: Certified recognized Construction/Maintenance Electricians do NOT require the Energy Safety Canada Protection Rectifier course, but do require the appropriate AMPP |
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