Australasian Corrosion Association Inc.

Education and Training Guide

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A membership based, not-for-prot industry association,
The Australasian Corrosion Association Incorporated (ACA)
was established in 1955 to service the needs of Australian
and New Zealand companies, organisations and individuals
involved in the ght against corrosion.
The best resource for professional development, the ACA
offers a variety of training courses for members and non
members. ACA courses offer the most up-to-date corrosion
control information available today and are designed to
produce competently trained personnel in a variety of
corrosion related elds. Lectured by corrosion professionals
with many years of practical experience, courses range
from one-day basic corrosion courses to more intensive
ve-day courses. The ACA also provide a number of NACE
International and SSPC courses in Australasia.
The ACAs Certication scheme is available to members
who require or desire recognition of their knowledge
and experience in the corrosion eld. There are two
grades of Certication: a Corrosion Technician and a
Corrosion Technologist.
In an effort to accommodate those who can not attend one
of our public courses, the ACA is available to come to your
job site or facility. The ACA can also tailor any course to
your organisations own specic needs. Please contact
the ACA if you are interested in organising your own in-
house course. Pricing for in-house courses is based on
the course, number of participants, instructor travel and
accommodation costs.
The ACA would like to acknowledge the following for
their donations of equipment/products and services of
equipment used in our training courses:
The Australasian Corrosion
Association Inc.
Education and Training
Certication
In-House Courses
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Introduction to Corrosion ........................................................2
Corrosion Technology ..............................................................3
ACA Home Study ......................................................................4
Introduction to Protective Coatings ........................................5
Protective Coatings Quality Control .......................................6
Coatings Selection & Specication .........................................7
NACE Coating Inspection Program CIP Level 1 .....................8
NACE Coating Inspection Program CIP Level 2 .....................9
NACE Peer Review .................................................................10
Coating Inspection Refresher ............................................... 11
C7 - Dry Abrasive Blasting Certication ........................ 1213
C12 Airless Spray Basics Certication ........................ 1415
Introduction to Cathodic Protection ...................................... 17
Cathodic Protection Monitoring ............................................18
Cathodic Protection Advanced .............................................. 19
Corrosion and CP of Concrete Structures ............................20
Corrosion and CP of Concrete Structures ............................20
ACA/ACRA Corrosion & Protection of Reinforced Concrete ...21
ACA Certication Scheme ............................................... 1223
Course Registration Form .............................................. 2425
Table of Contents
Corrosion Specic
Protective Coatings
Cathodic Protection
Concrete
Certication
Registration
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This course provides an understanding of how corrosion
happens, how it manifests itself and how the relevant
methods of corrosion prevention and control operate.
The course is suitable for many working in a corrosion-
related eld, but it is mainly designed for those who want
a basic understanding of corrosion chemistry, forms of
corrosion and methods of corrosion control.
Corrosion and the Corrosion Process
This session introduces the basic principles of corrosion:
What is happening on the metal surface when corrosion
takes place. The Galvanic Series and how it is used to
determine which metal corrodes when different metals are
joined. How the area of each metal inuences corrosion
rate. The factors that inuence whether steel and other
metals corrode uniformly or in a localized manner.
Different Forms of Corrosion
The various ways which metals can fail from corrosion.
Forms include: general, galvanic, crevice and pitting
corrosion; intergranular, selective, and erosion
corrosion, stress corrosion cracking, hydrogen damage,
corrosion fatigue.
Corrosion Mitigation
This session will introduce the various methods of
preventing corrosion, how they protect and where they
can be used. These include design improvement,
material selection, inhibitors, organic coatings, metallic
coatings, inorganic coatings, cathodic protection and
anodic protection.
The only prerequisite is an understanding of secondary
school year 10 level of chemistry.
Introduction to Corrosion
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The Corrosion Technology Certicate is designed to train
people working in a corrosion related eld in the basics
of corrosion and its control. The course covers the basic
principles of corrosion, the forms it takes and the methods
of control.
Those wanting a greater understanding of the principles of
corrosion, its various forms and the means to control it.
Corrosion & Its Importance
The Corrosion Process
Predicting Corrosion Reactions
Types of Corrosion
Corrosion in Natural Environments
Design Improvement
Corrosion Properties of Metals
Inhibitors & Water Treatment
Protective Coatings
Cathodic & Anodic Protection
Attendees must have completed Year 11 chemistry and
maths. Experience in the corrosion industry is
an advantage.
The Corrosion Technology Certicate is required to apply for
the ACAs Certication Scheme.
Corrosion Technology
Certicate
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Assessment
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The ACA Home Study program covers the same
information as provided in the ACA Corrosion Technology
course, but has been developed for those who wish to learn
about basic corrosion with the convenience and exibility
of a home study program.
The ACA has developed a package to further help students
of the Home Study program master basic corrosion
principles, practices and problems.
Over 140 pages of easy-to-read notes
Interactive computer theory, experiments and case studies
A Corrosion Basics Textbook
Questions for assessment issued at regular intervals
A folder for notes, questions and additional material
On enrolling, students will be expected to work through
the course notes at approximately a chapter a month.
The supplied textbook contains additional information
and problems which will assist your comprehension and
understanding of the concepts. For those who wish to delve
deeper into any of the topics in the course, this book should
provide a useful starting point. Students will also receive
some notes on how to use the course and how to get the
most from it. The rst months package will be sent with
this starting material and will contain a CD-ROM containing
interactive theory, experiments and case studies.
Each month (or at whatever interval you require), after
satisfactorily completing and returning the assessment
questions, the student will receive an additional package
of material. This will contain notes on material to study,
problems to be solved and the previous months problems
marked and returned. The student will have 12 months in
which to complete the course and on completion, will sit
the exam at a convenient time and location to the ACA.
On completion of the Home Study Course, an examination
for the Corrosion Technology Course is available, enabling
students to apply for the ACAs Certication Scheme.
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This course provides an introduction to basic concepts of
protective coatings; including the various types of coatings,
the inspection requirements and considerations when
selecting such products.
The course is designed for those working outside the
corrosion or protective coatings industry, such as engineers
and architects, but would be suitable for anyone requiring a
brief introduction to the subject.
Background Information
Types of Coatings
Coating Inspection
Coating Maintenance
Coating Selection
The only prerequisite is an understanding of secondary
school year 10 level of chemistry.
Introduction to
Protective Coatings
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This course aims to formalise or improve the skills of
carrying out basic quality control tests associated with
protective coatings projects. It uses formal lectures,
demonstrations, and extensive practical exercises as
teaching methods.
This course has been designed specically for persons
carrying out assessment of applied coating systems
on behalf of their employer, such as QA Managers and
Supervisors for coating contractors, representatives of
coating suppliers and end-client project supervisors. It
will also be of interest to estimators, steel fabricators and
structural engineers involved in designing or maintaining
steel structures.
Introduction to Project Documentation
Introduction to the Corrosion of Steel and Other Metals
Coating Technology Introduction
Surface Preparation Assessment
Assessment of Applied Coatings
Understanding and Monitoring Ambient Conditions
Standards (applied to selection, application and testing of
protective coating systems)
Quality Control Tests (with a strong focus on hands-on use
of instruments, and recording the relevant information)
There are no prerequisites to this course.
This course is not intended to address the detailed
aspects of coating technology, corrosion theory, safety
and the overall responsibilities of coating inspectors
that are required for independent third-party coating
inspection. Persons wishing to extend their knowledge
and skills beyond this course, and those wishing to
provide third party inspection services, are referred to the
NACE Coating Inspection Program offered by the ACA in
Australia, New Zealand, South-East Asia and the Southern
Pacic Region.
Protective Coatings
Quality Control
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This course aims to provide participants with the ability to
produce a clear and technically correct protective coatings
specication. The course provides theoretical and practical
information on coatings selection for corrosion control,
largely based on AS/NZS 2312 Guide to the Protection of
Iron and Steel against exterior Atmospheric Corrosion.
Inspection is only one part of ensuring a quality coating
job, and selecting the correct coating system and writing
a good specication are just as important. This course has
been developed to provide information to assist the specier
select the best coating system and to write a specication.
The course is designed for people involved in coating selection
or specication which would include architects, engineers,
corrosion engineers, project managers, coating applicators
and technical representatives of coating suppliers.
Determining the Corrosivity of an Environment
Importance of Design in Corrosion and Coating Life
Methods and Standards of Surface Preparation
Advantages and Disadvantages of Metallic & Specialist Coatings
Different Types of Paints, Their Properties & Where Theyre Used
Procedures and Factors of Maintenance Painting
Factors Which Affect Selection of a Coating System
Features of the coating systems described in AS/NZS 2312
Understanding the Content of a Specication
Writing a Specication
This course assumes a basic knowledge of surface
preparation, coating application and inspection and successful
completion of a course such as the ACA Coating Inspection
Certicate, NACE CIP1 or ACA PCQC is strongly advised.
This course covers technical aspects of selection and
specication of protective coatings, largely for atmospheric
environments. It does not specically cover coatings for
pipelines, or other underground purposes, nor does it cover
decorative, anti-foulings, re-resistance or other types of
coatings. However, much of the information would be relevant
for such applications. The course does not cover non-technical
aspects of specications such as contractual, nancial, health
and safety and environmental requirements, etc.
Coatings Selection & Specication
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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 course concludes with both a written and
practical (hands-on) examination.
Although specically designed for coating inspector
trainees, this course will benet anyone interested in gaining
a better understanding of coatings application and inspection
including: project engineers, quality assurance managers,
contractors, painters, technical sales representatives,
blasters, paint applicators, and maintenance personnel.
Coatings Introduction
Curing Mechanisms
Role of the Inspector
Environmental Test Instruments
Inspection Procedures
Non-destructive Test Instruments
Coating Specications
Documentation
Application Procedures
Surface Preparation and Standards
Coating Failures
Field Lab
Pre-job Conference
MSDS and Product Data Sheet Review
Logbook Documentation
Measurement of Ambient Conditions
Team Exercises/Case Studies
Non-destructive Testing and Inspection
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Students will receive the CIP Level 1 Course Manual on
CD-ROM prior to the start of course. A course manual will
be provided to students on-site.
NACE Coating Inspection
Program (CIP) Level 1
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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. The course concludes with
both written and practical (hands-on) examination.
Anyone who is interested in increasing his or her coating
inspection knowledge, or wants to become a Certied NACE
Coating Inspector, should attend this course.
Dehumidication
Centrifugal Blast Cleaning
Coating Types and Inspection Criteria
Water jetting
Hot Dip Galvanizing
Spray Metalizing
Concrete and Cementitious Surfaces
Pipeline Coatings
Specialised Application Equipment
Inspection Instruments Lab
Laboratory Instruments and Test Methods Coating
Survey Techniques
Cathodic Protection
Team Exercises/Case Studies
Use of Inspection Procedures for both Destructive and
Non-destructive Test Instruments
Successful completion of CIP Level I classroom training
or CIP Level 1 Short Course is required to register for
CIP Level 2.
Students will receive the CIP Level 2 Course Manual on
CD-ROM prior to the start of course. A course manual,
Corrosion Prevention by Protective Coatings, and TPC-9
Users Guide to Hot Dip Galvanizing for Corrosion Protection
in Atmospheric Service will be provided to students on-site.
NACE Coating Inspection
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The NACE CIP Peer Review is a detailed oral examination
in front of a three-member review board that lasts
approximately 2 hours and is graded on a pass/fail basis.
The Peer Review includes a series of questions to test the
candidates 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 specic case questions. Successful completion of the
CIP Peer Review is required to achieve recognition as a
Certied NACE Coating Inspector.
Anyone wanting to complete his or her Coating Inspection
Program (CIP) training to become a Certied NACE
Coating Inspector.
Those who have successfully completed CIP Level 2
and have two years of veriable coatings-related work
experience may register for the Peer Review. Work
Experience documentation forms must be submitted
to NACE via fax at +1 281 228 6344 or via e-mail to
carol.steele@nace.org at least 60 days prior to the Peer
Review. These forms are located in the CIP Student
Manuals or may be downloaded form the NACE Web site
at www.nace.org.
NACE CIP Peer Review
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In 1993, the ACA Council decided that the ACA Coating
Inspection Certicate would have a ve year life, bringing
us in line with similar schemes in New Zealand, the UK and
USA. As a result, after ve years, the certicate needs to
be updated and so the ACA Coating Inspection Refresher
course is designed to ensure that inspectors keep their
knowledge up-to-date.
While many inspectors will carry out a number of important
tests in their work, it is likely that they will not use all the
methods covered in the ACA Coating Inspection Course.
This refresher is designed to review and revise the main
inspection methods.
Why Inspect Coatings?
Ambient Conditions
Surface Cleanliness
Surface Prole
Wet Film Thickness
Dry Film Thickness
Holiday Detection
Adhesion Testing
Testing for Cure and Hardness
This course is designed to upgrade the qualication of those
holding existing full ACA Coating Inspection Certicates.
The course is not available for those who have not
completed the ACA course. Those wanting ACA certication
in coating inspection must successfully complete the NACE
Coating Inspection Program.
Price includes the Coating Inspector Stamp which has all CIC
information, validity date, original Certicate number, and the
name of Inspector.
Coating Inspection Refresher
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C7 is an intensive, two day Certication Program designed
for contractor personnel who wish to obtain certication or
others who wish to learn about dry abrasive blast cleaning
of steel. It covers principles of surface preparation, surface
cleanliness, surface prole, dust and debris control, and
abrasives. Note: Students who do not want to receive the
C7 Certication can attend and receive a certicate of
attendance by only attending.
Contractors and facility owners.
Principles of Surface Preparation
Primary Components of an Abrasive Blasting System
Abrasives
Nozzle Equipment Operations Hands-On Session
Portable Centrifugal (Wheel) Blast Equipment Operations
Hands-On Session
After successful attendance on this course, youll be able to:
Recognise the importance of surface preparation
Discuss the merits of dry compressed air abrasive
and centrifugal shot blastcleaning as a surface
preparation method
Create a surface prole to industry standards that dene
the level of achievable surface cleanliness
The course starts out with a classroom overview of
fundamentals in preparation for the written exam, which
is then followed by a thorough review and walk-through
of abrasive blasting and portable centrifugal blasting
equipment setup and operation. Once the written exam is
completed, a tailgate safety meeting is conducted to review
safe gun operating procedures, including troubleshooting
and signals, before the hands-on session takes place.
Following the equipment review, the instructors will
observe each student as they describe setup procedures
and demonstrate their blasting skills. This format provides
candidates with prior blasting experience an opportunity
C7 - Dry Abrasive Blasting
Certication
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to achieve blaster certication. This program is not
intended for inexperienced blasters. Each candidate will
receive a comprehensive manual that includes copies of
useful handouts and industry blast cleaning standards.
Those who successfully complete the blaster certication
program will receive a certicate and wallet identication
card from SSPC.
Before registering for the course, all candidates must
submit a Statement of Experience Form to The Australasian
Corrosion Association Inc. three weeks prior to the course
start date.
Experience Requirements for the C7 - Dry Abrasive Blaster
Certication Program:
Students wishing to achieve the C7 Certication must pass
the written and hands-on exams.
Each student must also obtain written conrmation from
his or her employers human resource manager that the
student has done a minimum of 800 documented hours
experience blasting in an industrial or marine environment
prior to qualifying for the C7 Certication.
The written multiple-choice exam is worth a maximum
of 100 points. The hands-on evaluation is also worth a
maximum of 100 points. Candidates wishing to achieve the
C7 Certication and CEUs must attend all 16 hours of the
certication and pass the written exam with a score of 70%
and the hands-on exam with a score of 80%.
In order to be eligible for C7 Certication Program, the
experience form must be completed and signed by your HR
Manager and given to The ACA Inc. three weeks prior to the
course start date.
Failure to ll out the Experience Form truthfully or any
instance of providing inaccurate information will result
in immediate denial or revocation of the C7 Certication.
Failure to cooperate with the program instructors or
properly prepare for the hands-on Certication session will
also be grounds for denial of Certication.
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This program is an intensive two day program which
assesses the skills of sprayers who have a minimum of 800
hours applying protective coatings with airless spray in an
industrial or marine environment. Candidates are certied
through a brief certication written exam and a practical
hands-on skill assessment. This course is designed to
supplement existing candidate training and certify marine/
industrial applicators to operate airless spray equipment.
Contractors, project supervisors, and craftworkers involved
in applying airless spray technology.
Introduction/Overview of Airless Spray Equipment
Operational Systems
Proper Mixing Techniques
Proper Spray Techniques
Troubleshooting
Conventional Spray (optional)
After attending this course you will be able to:
Discuss the advantages of airless spray technology
Recognise the importance of when and how coatings are
mixed prior to airless spray
Apply airless spray coatings to steel and concrete in a manner
that meets the requirements of a given job specication
Classroom
The classroom session consists of revision training on
the fundamentals of airless spray technology: spraying
protective coatings using airless spray pumps (e.g.,
material ratio; material viscosity; mixing; ambient
conditions for application and curing; product data sheets;
material safety data sheets; spray technique); equipment
operation; troubleshooting basics and lessons learned;
coating materials appropriate for airless spray, and quality
control basics.
Certication Exam and Hands-On Assessment
On the rst day of the class a certication written exam is
given. Once the written exam is completed, a generic site
C12 Airless Spray Basics
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induction is conducted to review site and Operational OH&S
Procedures. On day two a further brief will be conducted
which includes troubleshooting and signals, before the
hands-on session takes place.
The hands-on assessment requires each candidate to spray
coatings on a steel test panel constructed in accordance
with ASTM D 4228 and to meet the coating manufacturers
product data sheet (PDS) requirements. Candidates must
wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
during the hands-on session and must be able to answer
questions about troubleshooting if things go wrong with the
spray pump operation.
Those who successfully complete the C12 certication
program will receive a certicate and wallet identication
card from SSPC. Candidates wishing to achieve the C12
certication must pass the written exam with a score of 70%
and the hands-on exam with a score of 80%.
Experience Requirements for the C-12: Airless Spray Basics
C-12 without Simulator plus Certication 2 Days
Students wishing to achieve the C12 Certication must pass
the written and hands-on exams.
Each student must also obtain written conrmation from
his or her employers human resource manager that the
student has done a minimum of 800 documented hours
experience applying protective coatings with airless spray
in an industrial or marine environment prior to qualifying
for the C12 Certication.
The written multiple-choice exam is worth a maximum
of 100 points. The hands-on evaluation is also worth a
maximum of 100 points. Candidates wishing to achieve the
C12 Certication and CEUs must attend all 16 hours of the
certication and pass the written exam with a score of 70%
and the hands-on exam with a score of 80%.
In order to be eligible for C12 Certication Program, the
experience form must be completed and signed by your
HR Manager and given to The Australasian Corrosion
Association Inc. three weeks prior to the course start date.
Failure to ll out the Experience Form truthfully or any
instance of providing inaccurate information will result in
immediate denial or revocation of the C12 Certication.
Failure to cooperate with the program instructors or
properly prepare for the hands-on Certication session will
also be grounds for denial of Certication.
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This course covers the basic principles, design and
monitoring methods used in cathodic protection followed
by a eld visit to several cathodic protection sites and test
facilities. Participants will gain an understanding of the
reasons why cathodic protection is used, understand the
basic operation of the equipment used in cathodic
protection and be able to make interpretations of cathodic
protection measurements.
This course will enable participants to develop an
awareness of the importance of cathodic protection to
the maintenance and management of pipeline assets
and an understanding of the basic principles of corrosion
and cathodic protection. Participants will also learn the
basic operation of test equipment and monitoring regimes
and familiarise themselves with the requirements of
interference measurements.
Anyone interested in understanding the purpose and use of
cathodic protection.
Cathodic Protection History
Corrosion Basics
Cathodic Protection
Coatings
Cathodic Protection Equipment
Measurement Equipment
Field Measurement Techniques
Interpretation of Field Data
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Introduction to
Cathodic Protection
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This course covers background theory on corrosion, basic
electricity and cathodic protection, including such aspects
as protection criteria and IR drop. Participants will be able
to carry out cathodic protection measurements such as
pipe-to-soil potential, line current, anode current output,
electrical continuity, effectiveness of insulating joints,
effectiveness of cable insulation, soil resistivity, and
transformer-rectier operation.
Anyone who is interested in developing an understanding of
the reasons cathodic protection measurements are taken,
knowing the basic operation of the test equipment and being
able to carry out cathodic protection measurements.
Basic Electricity
Corrosion Basics
Cathodic Protection
Coatings and Cathodic Protection
Measuring Equipment
Reference Electrode
Potential Measurements
Transformer-Rectier Operation
Current, Voltage and Resistance Measurements
Soil Resistivity Measurements
These subjects are covered at a basic level and would
require a background of about Year 10 in science and maths.
Experience in cathodic protection is an advantage.
Cathodic Protection Monitoring
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Description
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Course Highlights
Prerequisites
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This course offers the opportunity for participants to
understand the principles of corrosion, electricity and
cathodic protection and the corrosion features of soils,
water and concrete. The course will enable students to
dene the different protection criteria, interpret potential
and current surveys, know how to troubleshoot cathodic
protection problems and learn of the hardware used in
cathodic protection such as anodes, backll, transformers,
rectiers, test instrumentation, etc. The course continues
to teach students of the factors which determine current
requirements and design of impressed current and galvanic
systems, the selection process of a galvanic or impressed
current system and more.
Those who require a good understanding of the principles,
design and monitoring methods used in cathodic protection.
Fundamentals of Corrosion
Electrical Fundamentals
Principles of Cathodic Protection
Cathodic Protection Design
Cathodic Protection Operation and Monitoring
Coatings and Cathodic Protection
Identifying Cathodic Protection Equipment
Troubleshooting cathodic protection problems
Cathodic Protection for Marine and Concrete structures
Year 12 chemistry and maths. Experience in the cathodic
protection industry would be an advantage.
Cathodic Protection Advanced
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This course covers the background theory on corrosion and
cathodic protection, including such aspects as selection and
design of cathodic protection systems (impressed current
and sacricial), installation of cathodic protection systems,
materials and equipment, problem troubleshooting and
assessment and repair of structures.
Those wishing to gain an understanding of cathodic
protection of reinforced and prestressed concrete structures.
Modes of Concrete Deterioration
Assessment and Repair of Structures
Corrosion Fundamentals
Remediation Options
Selection and Design of Cathodic Protection Systems
Materials and Equipment
Installation of Cathodic Protection Systems
Control of Interference Currents
Commissioning of Systems
Criteria for Cathodic Protection
Operation and Maintenance of Systems
Problem Troubleshooting
System Records and Documentation
Practical demonstrations will be included as part of
this course
Attendance at the ACA/ACRA Corrosion and Protection
of Reinforced Concrete course is preferred. Industry
experience is also an advantage.
Corrosion & CP of
Concrete Structures
Duration
Description
Who Should Attend?
Course Highlights
Prerequisites
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This course will provide a solid foundation of knowledge
about the corrosion of both reinforcement and concrete,
so that those working in this eld can reach more effective
solutions in the prevention and remediation of this ever-
growing problem.
This course will provide essential training for Asset
Managers, Port Engineers, Bridge Maintenance Managers,
Building Managers, Heritage Structure Engineers, Plant
Engineers, Consulting Engineers, Architects, Specialist
Contractors, Construction Material Suppliers, Asset
Condition Inspectors and Overseers.
The Characteristics of Cement and Concrete
Concrete Deterioration Mechanisms
Corrosion of Reinforcement in Concrete
Survey and Diagnosis of Concrete
On-site Measurements
Laboratory Measurements
Repair and protection of Reinforced Concrete
Repair of Damaged concrete
Cathodic Protection (CP)
Further Electrochemical Methods
Preventive Measures for New Concrete
Some industry experience is an advantage.
This course may be attended without examination. For those
wishing to gain points towards ACA Certication, there is an
optional case history exam. This exam is to be completed
within a 3 week period after the course. A Certicate for the
course will be forwarded to those students who have passed
the exam, and a certicate of attendance issued otherwise.
ACA/ACRA Corrosion & Protection
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Duration
Description
Who Should Attend?
Course Highlights
Prerequisites
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ACA Certication Scheme
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Why apply for
certication?
Requirements to
become an ACA
Corrosion Technician:
The Australasian Corrosion Association Inc (ACA) provides
a pathway to formal recognition of education, knowledge
and work experience for those working in corrosion related
industries through its certication program. ACA members
are able to apply for recognition as either an ACA Corrosion
Technician or ACA Corrosion Technologist depending on
their ability to satisfy the eligibility criteria.
Recognition from industry peers that you have met
stringent minimum standards and have satised a number
of requisite criteria.
Provide a competitive advantage over others when
applying/tendering for work.
Satisfy criteria in Australian Standards such as AS2832.5
that specically call for qualied ACA Corrosion
Technicians/Technologists.
Formal recognition of your training and education activity
in the industry.
Ensures you stay up to date with the latest in corrosion
industry news, events and information through your
ongoing ACA membership.
Ongoing ACA membership as an individual member or an
ACA corporate members representative.
Satisfactory completion of a recognised basic corrosion
course such as the Corrosion Technology Certicate
offered by the ACA.
At least 4 years work experience in corrosion or a
corrosion related position.
Completion of courses in corrosion or corrosion subjects
worth a minimum of 6 points (see the table on the
Certication Program Brochure available at
www.corrosion.com.au for points allocation).
A signed ACA Afrmation, which details the values and
standards expected of accredited technicians by the ACA.
Continued over
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ACA Certication Scheme [Continued]
Requirements for
certication as
an ACA Corrosion
Technologist:
Work experience
and work in
responsible charge
Affect on ACA
Membership
Further information
and How to Apply
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Applicants for the grade of Technologist will need to satisfy
all requirements of an ACA Corrosion Technician and the
following additional requirements:
An additional 6 years work experience in corrosion (at
least 10 in total) with 5 years in responsible charge.
(Please see below for denitions of work experience and
work in responsible charge.)
An extra 4 points (or 10 points in total) achieved through
courses and other work listed in the table on the
Certication Program Brochure available at
www.corrosion.com.au.
Work experience in corrosion or corrosion related eld is
dened as practical experience in corrosion mechanisms,
causes, control and monitoring. It covers the investigation,
design or implementation of corrosion control. The work
must be technical in nature (not sales for example) and in
the corrosion eld. Metallurgy, welding inspection, Non
Destructive Testing (NDT) etc, are not acceptable, except
when directly related to corrosion.
Work in responsible charge in corrosion or a corrosion
related eld is, work experience as dened above, which
includes a level of responsibility requiring technical
judgement. The applicant must be in technical control
and have technical responsibility. Work such as design,
specication, and failure analysis etc are considered
responsible work in charge, as opposed to routine testing
or application of corrosion control measures, ie painting or
installing anodes.
ACA accreditation as a Corrosion Technician/Technologist
will have no affect on a members privileges including
their right to vote, hold any ofce or participate in any
associated activity.
For more information regarding the Certication Scheme
or to apply for certication, please visit the ACA website
(www.corrosion.com.au)
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Membership Details:
ACA Member Number: ..............................................................

Non Member
Contact Details:
Surname: .................................................................................... Name: ..........................................................................
Company: ...........................................................................................................................................................................
Industry: ..................................................................................... Position: .......................................................................
Address: ............................................................................................................................................................................
Suburb: ....................................................................................... State:............................................................................
Post Code: .................................................................................. Country: .......................................................................
Phone: ........................................................................................ Fax: ..............................................................................
Mobile: ........................................................................................ Email:...........................................................................
Course Enrolment Details:
ACA Course: ......................................................................................................................................................................
Location: .....................................................................................Date: .............................................................................
Price AU$:.......................................(Current course pricing is available at www.corrosion.com.au)
(Please note: Course fees include course manual, certicate, light lunch and refreshment breaks on each day during the course).
By completing and submitting this registration form, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and
conditions contained in the bookings and cancellation policy.
All SSPC students are required to complete page 2 of this registration form.
Payment Options:

Enclosed is a cheque made payable to the Australasian Corrosion Association

Purchase Order attached

Please debit my:

AMEX

Diners

VISA

Mastercard
Card Number: _ _ _ _ / _ _ _ _ / _ _ _ _ / _ _ _ _ CCV Number: _ _ _ _ Expiry: _ _ / _ _
Cardholder Name: ................................................. Signature: ........................................................................................

EFT: BSB: 303-111 Account No: 036-375-2 Swift Code: BKWAAU6P Bank: Bank West Melbourne Vic 3000
(Please note, all bank fees and charges must be paid by the course regristrant. Please check the fees applicable with your
nancial institution).
Please post or fax registration form to:
Australasian Corrosion Association, PO Box 112, Kerrimuir, Victoria, 3129, Australia
Ph: +61 3 9890 4833 Fax: +61 3 9890 7866 Email: aca@corrosion.com.au
Web: www.corrosion.com.au ABN: 66 214 557 257
Registration Form
Terms and Conditions:
Places are allocated in order of receipt of a completed registration form with accompanying payment of course fees.
Payment is required on registration, and no places will be held pending payment. To ensure ACA or NACE member
discounts, members must provide their membership number on their registration paperwork. If no membership details
are provided then the non-member rate will be applied. Conrmation of enrolment will be sent via email when payment
is received with your completed registration form. For full details of our bookings and cancellation policy please see the
ACAs website at www.corrosion.com.au
Please note course prices and terms and conditions may change without notice.
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Statement of Experience Requirements for SSPC Certication Courses
Conducted by The Australasian Corrosion Association Inc.
Prior to registration being accepted for your Certication Course, you are required to provide supporting
documentation proving you have a minimum of 800 hours of practical experience in the eld in which you seek
Certication (tick appropriate course below).
Note: This form MUST be returned no less than 21 working days prior to your course
The candidate must supply documented evidence attesting to 800 hours of practical experience in either
an Industrial or Marine Environment
Date of Course:............................................................. Location of Course: ..................................................................
This section to be completed by your Human Resources Manager: (Please Print)
Company Name: ...............................................................................................................................................................
HRM Name: .................................................................. Contact Number: ......................................................................
Contact Email: ..................................................................................................................................................................
I certify that: ................................................................. has 800 documented hours of experience in (tick one ONLY)
Dry Abrasive Blasting
Airless Spraying
Date commenced work at organisation: Month: .................. Year: .................... Full Time

Part Time

HRM Signature: ................................................................................................................................................................
This section to be completed by the Course Candidate:
I acknowledge that I have read and understood this form. Failure to complete the form truthfully or accurately
WILL result in denial or revocation of the certication for the applied for course. Failure to comply in any of the
following will be grounds for denial of the Course Certication;
Failure to cooperate with Course Lecturer
Failure to comply with OH&S requirements
Failure to supply (personally supplied) and wear the following required PPE for the Hands on Assessment;
o Safety Boots
o Long Trousers
o Long Sleeved Shirt
o Safety Vest
By my signature I declare that I have read the above prerequisites for my selected Certication Course
Candidate Name: .....................................................................................................................................................(print)
Candidate Signature: .......................................................................................................................................................
Registration Form
Terms and Conditions:
Places are allocated in order of receipt of a completed registration form with accompanying payment of course fees.
Payment is required on registration, and no places will be held pending payment. To ensure ACA or NACE member
discounts, members must provide their membership number on their registration paperwork. If no membership details
are provided then the non-member rate will be applied. Conrmation of enrolment will be sent via email when payment
is received with your completed registration form. For full details of our bookings and cancellation policy please see the
ACAs website at www.corrosion.com.au
Please note course prices and terms and conditions may change without notice.
Australasian Corrosion Association Inc.
1/458 Middleborough Road
Blackburn, Victoria, 3130, Australia
PO Box 112
Kerrimuir, Victoria, 3129, Australia
Phone: +61 (0)3 9890 4833
Fax: +61 (0)3 9890 7866
Email: aca@corrosion.com.au
Web: www.corrosion.com.au