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Course · 300 h · 5 modules
Course in Corrosion and Cathodic Protection
The Course in Corrosion and Cathodic Protection Prepares you to understand and control the corrosion of metal structures at sea, one of the main factors limiting the service life of quays, platforms, pipelines and ships. You will
Duration300 h
FormatOnline
Starts30 November
Places20 / 20
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Programme overview
What is the Course in Corrosion and Cathodic Protection?
The Course in Corrosion and Cathodic Protection
Prepares you to understand and control the corrosion of metal structures at sea, one of the main factors limiting the service life of quays, platforms, pipelines and ships. You will study the electrochemical mechanisms of marine corrosion, cathodic protection using sacrificial anodes and impressed current, protective coatings, and measurement and inspection techniques, with a practical, maintenance-focused approach.
Key advantages
- Clear scientific basis: The electrochemistry of corrosion explained in an applied way.
- Two protection systems: Sacrificial anodes and impressed current.
- An integrated approach: Cathodic protection and coatings working together.
- Measurement and inspection: Potentials, inspection and system monitoring.
- Case study: Preliminary design of protection for a structure.
Programme type
Course
Study mode
Online
Duration
300 hours
Modules
5
Programme highlights
- Understand corrosion: Learn the mechanisms of marine corrosion.
- Protect structures: Apply sacrificial anodes and impressed current.
- Choose coatings: Select paint systems and linings.
- Measure and inspect: Interpret potential measurements and inspection results.
- Boost your career: Open doors to maintenance contractors, engineering firms and port operators.
- Train to extend the life of metal structures at sea.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 5 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
Fundamentals of Marine Corrosion
- Electrochemistry of corrosion
- Seawater as an electrolyte
- Exposure zones: atmospheric, splash, tidal and immersed
- Corrosion rates
- Environmental factors
02
Types of Corrosion and Materials
- Uniform and pitting corrosion
- Galvanic corrosion
- Microbiologically influenced corrosion
- Stress corrosion and corrosion fatigue
- Steels, alloys and their behaviour
03
Cathodic Protection
- Principles of cathodic protection
- Aluminium and zinc sacrificial anodes
- Impressed current systems
- Protection criteria
- ISO and EN reference standards
04
Coatings and Inspection
- Surface preparation
- Marine paint systems
- Interaction between coatings and cathodic protection
- Potential measurements
- Underwater inspection and data recording
05
Maintenance and Case Study
- Monitoring systems in service
- Anode replacement and retrofit
- Coating repair
- Maintenance planning
- Case study: preliminary protection design for a quay
Workload
Study Time and Workload
300 hours of study, online and at your own pace. Move the slider to the hours a week you can really put in.
Hours a week8
Weeks to finish—
You finish around—
Who it is for
Maintenance engineers and technicians: who manage metal structures at sea Port and terminal professionals: responsible for quays and sheet piling Offshore and marine technicians: working on structural integrity Inspectors and quality technicians: who want to broaden their specialism
Faculty
Academic direction and faculty
The teaching team at Navalis: working professionals who deliver and oversee the institute's programmes.
Eng. Diego Cifuentes
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Eng. Tomás Riera
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Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- 01Understand marine corrosion
- 02Identify types of corrosion
- 03Know cathodic protection
- 04Select coatings
- 05Measure and verify
- 06Outline a protection system
Careers
Career Opportunities
01Cathodic protection technician: Installing and monitoring protection systems.
02Structural integrity technician: Corrosion control on quays and platforms.
03Port maintenance technician: Planning the upkeep of metal structures.
04Coatings technical adviser: Selecting and supervising paint systems.
Questions
Entry Requirements
Quays, sheet piling, piles, platforms, subsea pipelines and ship hulls.
Basic knowledge is enough. The course explains the electrochemistry you need in an applied way.
Yes. Reference is made to ISO and EN standards for cathodic protection and coatings.
No. It is a specialist qualification and does not replace the professional certifications issued by accredited bodies in this field.
A preliminary cathodic protection design for a quay, including anode selection and verification criteria.
100% online, with a virtual campus available 24/7, live sessions that are recorded, and tutorials with the teaching staff.
The programme involves 300 hours of study. You can work at your own pace within the timetable we give you when you enrol.
Each programme has its own start date, shown on this page and confirmed by our admissions team when you enquire.
On completing the programme you receive the Course in Corrosion and Cathodic Protection qualification awarded by Navalis Magna Institute.
Online admissions
Admissions Process
No waiting for a phone call. If your documents are complete, you can pay in the same session.
Entry requirements
Entry profile: Technical or university training in engineering, chemistry, science or a related field, or professional experience in industrial, marine or port maintenance. Language: A good working level of English to follow classes and materials. Technical requirements: A computer with a stable internet connection, an up-to-date browser and a webcam for live sessions and project presentations. Admissions process: Online application, profile review and a short interview with the academic team. We confirm your start date when you enquire.
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