Pipeline Corrosion Control Level 1

• Introduction to the Pipeline Industry (Pipeline Core)
  Introduces the pipeline industry, including pipeline products and flow paths, maps and drawings used in the industry, and basic pipeline operations.
• Liquid Pipeline General Abnormal Operating Conditions (pipeline Core)
  Introduces the Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOC;) that can occur on a pipeline or in a pipeline facility.
• Locating Pipeline and Cable (CT 14.1 and 17.5)
  Identifies and explains One-Call notification systems and the methods used to locate pipe and cable.
• Measure Pit Depth and Wall Thickness (CT 8.1, 8.2 and 8.3)
  Explains how to use pit gauges to check pit depth, length, and profile. Describes how to take multiple readings for RSTRENG data and how to use ultrasonic meters to check pipewall thickness.
• Inspect Buried and Submerged Pipe When Exposed (CT 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3)
  Identifies and explains types of pipe coatings. Describes the different causes of coating damage.
• Aboveground Pipe Coating and Inspection (CT 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 and 13.2)
  Describes aboveground pipe coating types and the causes of coating damage. Explains how to perform surface preparation and coating application for aboveground pipe.
• Apply/Repair External Coatings on Buried/Submerged Pipe (CT 13)
  Identifies and explains the desired qualities of buried pipe coatings. Describes performing field coating repairs.
• Cathodic Protection Measurement (CT 1.1, 1.4, 1.5, 3.1 and 3.2)
  Explains the basic theory of cathodic protection and the methods used to provide protection.
• Test Station Repair (CT 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4)
  Identifies and explains the types and construction of test stations. Explains the methods used to attach test station wires to the pipe.
• Inspect Internal Pipe Surfaces (CT 12)
  Describes using ultrasonic gauges to check pipe wall thickness and pit gauges to check pit dimensions.
• Internal Corrosion Control (CT 10.1, 10.2 and 11)
  Explains how corrosion-monitoring probes operate and the information that is collected.

Pipeline Corrosion Control Level 2

• Install Cathodic Protection Systems (CT 9.2, 9.3 and 9.4)
  Describes requirements for planning a CP system, explains how to select components, and describes installation techniques for galvanic and impressed current systems.
• Maintain and Repair Rectifiers (CT 4)
  Describes the characteristics of CP rectifiers and the functions of rectifiers and bonds, as well as repair and adjustment procedures for rectifiers.
• Mitigate Interference (CT 1.3 and 9.1)
  Identifies the sources of interference current in a CP system, including causes and testing.
• Test and Repair Shorted Casings (CT 9.5)
  Explains testing casings, including causes of shorted casings, how to recognize them, and various tests for shorted casings condition.
• Conduct Close Interval Survey (CT 1.2 and 1.4)
  Identifies common close interval survey equipment, including test lead reels, current interrupters, and data logger and reference electrodes.
• Performing Coating Inspection (CT 7.3)
  Describes required pre-inspection activities, including surface preparation, degree of cleanliness, profile, and coating mixing, thickness, adhesion and curing.
• Perform High-Pressure Blasting/Surface Preparation (CT 7.4 and 13.3)
  Explains basic abrasive blast system equipment and describes the characteristics of blast cleaning media.
• Apply Coatings Using Spray Applications (CT 7.6 and 13.5)
  Describes types of paint and coating materials, including pigments, resins, solvents, and additives, including film-forming and generic coatings and powder coatings.