SIST EN 15257:2007
Cathodic protection - Competence levels and certification of cathodic protection personnel
Cathodic protection - Competence levels and certification of cathodic protection personnel
This European Standard defines three competence levels (Annex B) of personnel acting in the field of cathodic protection, including survey, design, installation, testing and maintenance. It specifies a framework of procedures for the training and certification for the personnel to reach and demonstrate the competence levels. It defines the minimum requirements for certification bodies responsible for this certification.
The procedures for certification of cathodic protection personnel should be in accordance with EN ISO/IEC 17024.
Competence levels and certification schemes apply to each of the following application sectors:
- underground and immersed metallic structures;
- marine metallic structures;
- reinforced concrete structures;
- inner surfaces of metallic container structures.
These application sectors are detailed in Annex A.
It is not mandatory for a certification body to establish certification in all application sectors or to all levels of competence.
A certification body may subdivide application sectors and may combine levels of competence. If such subdivision and/or combination are used by the certification body, it should ensure that the certificates discriminate these divided sectors or combined levels from those defined in this standard.
NOTE 1 This European Standard does not incorporate the certification of companies or services.
NOTE 2 This European Standard does not include internal corporate assessment and qualification of personnel.
NOTE 3 Wherever gender specific words such as "his", "her", "he" or "she" appears in this standard the other gender is also applicable.
Kathodischer Korrosionsschutz - Qualifikationsgrade und Zertifizierung von für den kathodischen Korrosionsschutz geschultem Personal
Protection cathodique - Niveaux de compétence et certification du personnel en protection cathodique
La présente Norme européenne définit trois niveaux de compétence (Annexe B) du personnel travaillant dans le domaine de la protection cathodique, incluant les études préalables, la conception, l’installation, le contrôle et la maintenance. Elle spécifie un cadre directeur des procédures relatives a la formation et a la certification du personnel qui lui permet d’atteindre les différents niveaux de compétence et de le démontrer. Elle définit les exigences minimales concernant les organismes de certification responsables de cette certification.
Il convient que les procédures relatives a la certification du personnel en protection cathodique soient conformes a l’EN ISO/CEI 17024.
Les niveaux de compétence et les systemes de certification s’appliquent a chacun des secteurs d’application suivants :
? les ouvrages métalliques enterrés ou immergés ;
? les ouvrages métalliques en mer ;
? les ouvrages en béton armé ;
? les surfaces intérieures des capacités métalliques.
Une description détaillée de ces secteurs d’application est donnée a l’Annexe A.
Il n’est pas obligatoire pour un organisme de certification d’établir la certification dans tous les secteurs d’application ou a tous les niveaux de compétence.
Un organisme de certification peut subdiviser les secteurs d’application et peut combiner les niveaux de compétence. Si l’organisme de certification procede a une telle subdivision et/ou combinaison, il convient que celui-ci s’assure que les certificats operent une distinction entre ces secteurs divisés ou ces niveaux combinés et ceux définis dans la présente norme.
NOTE 1 La présente Norme européenne ne couvre pas la certification des sociétés ou des services.
NOTE 2 La présente Norme européenne n’integre pas l’évaluation et la qualification du personnel en interne par les sociétés.
NOTE 3 Applicable uniquement a l’anglais.
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 15257December 2006ICS 77.060 English VersionCathodic protection - Competence levels and certification ofcathodic protection personnelProtection cathodique - Niveaux de compétence etcertification du personnel en protection cathodiqueKathodischer Korrosionsschutz - Qualifikationsgrade undZertifizierung von für den kathodischen Korrosionsschutzgeschultem PersonalThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 28 October 2006.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania,Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2006 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 15257:2006: E
EN 15257:2006 (E) 2 Contents Page Foreword.4 1 Scope.5 2 Normative references.5 3 Terms and definitions.6 4 General principles, duties and responsibilities.7 4.1 Certification body.7 4.2 Delegated body.8 4.3 Training centre.8 4.4 Examination centre.8 5 Levels of competence.9 5.1 General.9 5.2 Level 1.9 5.3 Level 2.9 5.4 Level 3.10 6 Eligibility for certification.11 6.1 General.11 6.2 Training.11 6.2.1 General.11 6.2.2 Level 1 and level 2.11 6.2.3 Level 3.11 6.3 Industrial experience.12 7 Competence assessment for certification.12 7.1 General.12 7.2 Examination for level 1 and level 2.12 7.2.1 General.12 7.2.2 Common-core examination session.13 7.2.3 Sectoral theoretical examination session.13 7.2.4 Sectoral practical examination session.13 7.2.5 Conduct of examinations.13 7.2.6 Grading of the Level 1 and Level 2 certification examination.14 7.2.7 Final assessment.14 7.3 Assessment for level 3.14 7.4 Re-assessment.15 7.5 Competence assessment exemptions.15 8 Administration of certification.15 8.1 Certificates and/or wallet cards.15 8.2 Provisional certification.15 8.3 Validity period of certificate.16 9 Re-certification.16 9.1 General.16 9.2 Levels 1 and 2.16 9.3 Level 3.16 10 Files.16 11 Establishment of new certification schemes, extension of schemes, transition periods.17 11.1 General.17 11.2 Certification body.17
EN 15257:2006 (E) 3 11.3 Certification scheme and training.17 11.3.1 General.17 11.3.2 Appointment of trustees.17 11.3.3 Establishment of certification scheme.17 11.3.4 Liaisons with existing schemes.17 11.4 Transition period for examiners and assessment committee.17 11.5 Transition period for previously certificated personnel.18 11.6 National boundaries.18 Annex A Application sectors
(normative).19 A.1 General.19 A.2 Underground and immersed metallic structures.19 A.3 Marine metallic structures.19 A.4 Reinforced concrete structures.20 A.5 Inner surfaces of metallic container structures.20 Annex B Competence levels (normative).21 B.1 General.21 B.1.1 Introduction.21 B.1.2 Level 1.21 B.1.3 Level 2.21 B.1.4 Level 3.21 B.1.5 Tasks to be fulfilled in all application sectors.22 B.2 Specific tasks for underground and immersed metallic structures application sector.22 B.3 Specific tasks for marine metallic structures application sector.24 B.4 Specific tasks for reinforced concrete structures application sector.25 B.5 Specific tasks for inner surfaces of metallic structures application sector.27
EN 15257:2006 (E) 4 Foreword This document (EN 15257:2006) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 219 “Cathodic protection”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI. This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by June 2007, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by June 2007. This document is aimed at enabling the competence of personnel carrying out cathodic protection studies, execution work, inspections and maintenance work to be defined and verified. The relevant application sectors concern underground or immersed metallic structures, marine metallic structures, reinforced concrete structures and the inner surfaces of metallic container structures. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
EN 15257:2006 (E) 5 1 Scope This European Standard defines three competence levels (Annex B) of personnel acting in the field of cathodic protection, including survey, design, installation, testing and maintenance. It specifies a framework of procedures for the training and certification for the personnel to reach and demonstrate the competence levels. It defines the minimum requirements for certification bodies responsible for this certification. The procedures for certification of cathodic protection personnel should be in accordance with EN ISO/IEC 17024. Competence levels and certification schemes apply to each of the following application sectors: underground and immersed metallic structures; marine metallic structures; reinforced concrete structures; inner surfaces of metallic container structures. These application sectors are detailed in Annex A. It is not mandatory for a certification body to establish certification in all application sectors or to all levels of competence. A certification body may subdivide application sectors and may combine levels of competence. If such subdivision and/or combination are used by the certification body, it should ensure that the certificates discriminate these divided sectors or combined levels from those defined in this standard. NOTE 1 This European Standard does not incorporate the certification of companies or services. NOTE 2 This European Standard does not include internal corporate assessment and qualification of personnel. NOTE 3 Wherever gender specific words such as "his", "her", "he" or "she" appears in this standard the other gender is also applicable. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 12473, General principles of cathodic protection in sea water EN 12474, Cathodic protection for submarine pipelines EN 12495, Cathodic protection for fixed steel offshore structures EN 12499, Internal cathodic protection of metallic structures EN 12696, Cathodic protection of steel in concrete EN 12954, Cathodic protection of buried or immersed metallic structures - General principles and application for pipelines EN 13173, Cathodic protection for steel offshore floating structures EN 13174, Cathodic protection for harbour installations EN 13509, Cathodic protection measurement techniques EN 13636, Cathodic protection of buried metallic tanks and related piping EN 14505, Cathodic protection of complex structures
EN 15257:2006 (E) 6 EN 15112, External cathodic protection of well casings EN 50162, Protection against corrosion by stray current from direct current systems EN ISO/IEC 17024, Conformity assessment - General requirements for bodies operating certification for persons (ISO/IEC 17024:2003) EN ISO 8044:1999, Corrosion of metals and alloys - Basic terms and definitions (ISO 8044:1999) CEN/TS 14038-1, Electrochemical realkalization and chloride extraction treatments for reinforced concrete - Part 1: Realkalization
3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN ISO 8044:1999 and the following apply. 3.1 application sector particular section of industry or technology where specialised cathodic protection design, testing and maintenance practices are used requiring specific system related knowledge, skill, equipment or training NOTE
Application sectors are detailed in Annex A. 3.2 candidate person applying for certification for a given level in a given application sector 3.3 cathodic protection personnel personnel who devote a regular and significant percentage of their professional activity to the practical application of cathodic protection within one or more of the application sectors 3.4 certificate document issued under the rules of the certification system defined in this standard indicating
that the named person has demonstrated that he is competent to perform the tasks defined in this standard for the given level and application sector identified on the certificate 3.5 certification assessment assessment of competence by examination or general assessment (for level 3 only) 3.6 certification body body that administers procedures for certification of cathodic personnel according to the requirements of this standard and which fulfils the requirements of EN ISO/IEC 17024 3.7 certification examination procedure that is part of the certification assessment, which measures a candidate's competence by one or more means such as written, oral, practical and observational examination 3.8 competence ability of personnel to undertake tasks at specific levels and in specific cathodic protection application sectors in accordance with existing European Standards on cathodic protection. This is demonstrated by appropriate levels of training, professional knowledge, skill and experience
EN 15257:2006 (E) 7 3.9 delegated body body, independent of any single predominant interest, subcontracted
by the certification body to perform any of its tasks, except the issue of certification, in compliance with EN ISO/IEC 17024 NOTE The delegated body constitutes one of the elements of the system governed by the certification body. 3.10 examination centre centre approved by the certification body for the examination of competence in cathodic protection. The centre includes testing facilities to simulate the electrical conditions which normally exist in real cathodic protection of operating industrial structures, for a given application sector NOTE The examination centre constitutes one of the elements of the system governed by the certification body. 3.11 examiner person with relevant technical and personal qualifications, and competent to conduct and/or score an examination under the authorisation of the certification body or the delegated body 3.12 industrial cathodic protection experience experience in the applicable cathodic protection techniques and field of application concerned, which leads to the required skill and knowledge 3.13 provisional certification document from the certification body or delegated
body confirming successful completion of examination
3.14 significant interruption absence from, or change in activity, which prevents the certificated person from practising the duties corresponding to his level of certification within the application sector(s) for which he is certificated, for: a) a continuous period in excess of 365 days or; b) two or more periods for a total time exceeding two fifths of the total period of validity of the certificate 3.15 technical instruction, method statement or work instruction written description stating the precise steps to be followed in a cathodic protection design, testing or maintenance activity to an established standard, code, specification or cathodic protection procedure
3.16 training theoretical and practical instructions given in conformity to a pre-established programme in order to furnish or increase the knowledge and the ability of the personnel in cathodic protection activities
3.17 training centre centre where training of candidates is carried out for preparation to certification examination. The training centre includes demonstration and testing facilities to simulate the electrical conditions which normally exist in real cathodic protection of operating industrial structures, for a given application sector 4 General principles, duties and responsibilities 4.1 Certification body The certification body shall fulfil the requirements of EN ISO/IEC 17024 and this standard in respect of the certification of cathodic protection personnel. The certification body shall: a) initiate, promote, maintain and administer the certification scheme according to this standard;
EN 15257:2006 (E) 8 b) determine which competence levels and application sectors shall be the subject of certification; c)
establish and publish the requirements for training and industrial experience for levels 1, 2 and 3 personnel in the application sectors detailed in Annex A for the levels and sectors selected for certification; d) assess and approve examination centres; e) monitor and document
all delegated functions, in accordance with a documented procedure. The certification body may delegate, under its direct responsibility, to a delegated body:
i) the detailed administration of the certification procedure; ii)
the approval of properly staffed and equipped training centres and their
monitoring on a periodic basis if a training centre is part of the certification procedure; iii) the establishment of properly staffed and equipped examination centres and their monitoring on a periodic basis; iv) the establishment of an appropriate system for the maintenance of training, competence and examination records, which shall be retained for at least one certification cycle (see Clause 9). 4.2 Delegated body Where established, the delegated body shall:
a) work under the control of the certification body; b) have the resources and expertise needed to undertake all the tasks delegated by the certification body; c)
apply a documented quality management system approved by the certification body in accordance with EN
ISO/IEC 17024. 4.3 Training centre The establishment of a training centre is not mandatory. A training centre may be situated at an employer's premises or at an examination centre or independently. A training centre may be used as an examination centre, provided that it satisfies the minimum characteristics listed in 4.4. 1) A training centre may be established for one or more application sectors.
2) A training centre shall provide the following components, any of which may be combined: a) demonstration and testing facilities to simulate the electrical conditions which
normally exist
in real cathodic protection of operating industrial structures, for the appropriate application sector(s); b) a classroom having appropriate equipment and facilities for teaching the theoretical principles; c) a workshop with appropriate equipment, facilities and equipped with cathodic protection instruments, materials and samples for practical training and testing.
Up to date calibration certificates and repair records for all devices, instrumentation and equipment shall be maintained by the training centre. 4.4 Examination centre An examination centre shall: a) have adequately qualified staff, suitable premises and sufficient equipment to ensure successful examinations for the levels and application sectors concerned; b) work under the control of the certification body or delegated body; c) apply a documented quality management procedure approved by the certification body; d) have the resources needed to administer examinations, including the calibration and control of any equipment used; e)
prepare and conduct examinations under the responsibility of an examiner(s) authorised by the certification body;
EN 15257:2006 (E) 9 f) use only those
examination documents
established or approved by the certification body; g)
use only test facilities prepared or approved by the certification body for the practical examinations conducted at that centre; h) use only those assessment procedures established or approved by the certification body; i)
include testing facilities to simulate the electrical conditions which normally exist in real cathodic protection of operating industrial structures, for a given application sector. An examination centre may be situated at a training centre or at an employer’s premises. Examinations and their assessments shall be conducted only in the presence of, and under the control of an authorised representative of the certification body or delegated body, which shall be independent of the employer of the candidate. 5 Levels of competence 5.1 General An individual who has been certificated in accordance with this standard shall be classified in one or more of the three following levels, depending upon his respective competence in particular application sectors.
A detailed description of competence levels is given in Annex B. 5.2 Level 1 An individual certificated to level 1 shall have demonstrated outline knowledge of: a) the fundamentals of electricity, corrosion and coatings; b) cathodic protection and measurement techniques; c) safety issues and applicable standards related to cathodic protection. He shall be competent to carry out cathodic protection tasks according to written technical instructions and under the supervision of level 2 or level 3 personnel. Within the scope of the competence defined in Annex B, level 1 personnel shall be competent to: i) check the calibration validity of the cathodic protection measuring and testing equipment; ii) perform measurements and tests as instructed; iii) record and classify the results of the measurements and the tests;
iv) report the results in a comprehensible format; v) supervise and perform inspection and testing during installation of cathodic protection systems; vi) carry out routine maintenance work on cathodic protection systems. NOTE
Some installation works may be carried out by the level 1 personnel. If installation is undertaken by these personnel the responsibility for supervision, inspection and testing tasks by the level 1 personnel is unchanged.
Level 1 certificated personnel shall not be responsible for the choice of test method or technique to be used, nor for preparing the written technical instructions, nor for the interpretation of test results. 5.3 Level 2 In addition to the competences for level 1 personnel, an individual certificated to level 2 shall have demonstrated competence in: a) general principles of corrosion and cathodic protection; b) the principles of electricity; c) the significance of coatings and their influence on cathodic protection; d) a detailed knowledge of cathodic protection test procedures and safety issues.
EN 15257:2006 (E) 10 He shall understand and be competent to perform cathodic protection tasks according to established or recognised procedures. Within the scope of the competence defined in Annex B, level 2 personnel shall be competent to: i) carry out and supervise all level 1 duties; ii) provide guidance for personnel at level 1; iii) select the cathodic protection measuring and testing technique for the purpose required; iv) define the limitations of application of the testing method according to established procedures; v) translate cathodic protection measuring and testing standards and specifications into written technical instructions for cathodic protection measuring and testing, routine maintenance, and installations procedures; vi) set up measuring and testing equipment and verify equipment settings; vii) organise and report the results of cathodic protection measuring and testing; viii) interpret and evaluate results according to applicable standards, codes or specifications; ix) determine routine remedial actions; x) undertake cathodic protection design work under the supervision of an individual certificated to level 3. If not prevented by local regulations, an individual certificated to level 2 may undertake cathodic protection design work as described in Annex B, according to established procedures in a known environment, without supervision; xi) supervise and test the installation of cathodic protection systems; xii) commission cathodic protection systems under the responsibility of an individual certificated to level 3. If not prevented by local regulations, an individual certificated to level 2 may undertake cathodic protection commissioning as described in Annex B, according to established procedures in a known environment, without supervision; xiii) undertake maintenance of cathodic protection
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EUROPEAN STANDARD
DRAFT
prEN 15257
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
June 2005
ICS
English version
Cathodic protection - Competence levels and certification of
cathodic protection personnel
Kathodischer Korrosionsschutz - Qualifikationsgrade und
Zertifizierung von den kathodischen Korrosionsschutz
geschultem Personal
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 219.
If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which
stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
This draft European Standard was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language
made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same
status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are aware and to
provide supporting documentation.
Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
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Contents Page
Foreword.3
1 Scope .4
2 Normative references .4
3 Terms and definitions .5
4 General principles, duties and responsibilities.6
5 Levels of competence .8
6 Eligibility for certification.9
7 Competence assessment for certification .12
8 Administration of certification.14
9 Re-certification.15
10 Files.16
11 Establishment of new certification schemes, extension of schemes, transition periods .16
Annex A Application sectors (normative) .18
Annex B Competence levels (normative).20
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Foreword
This document (prEN 15257:2005) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 219 “Cathodic protection”,
the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document is aimed at enabling the competence of personnel carrying out cathodic protection studies,
execution work, inspections and maintenance work to be defined and verified. The relevant application sectors
concern underground or immersed metallic structures, marine metallic structures, reinforced concrete structures
and the inner surfaces of metallic container structures.
The standard defines the competence levels of personnel within a given application sector and a framework for
the training and certification for the personnel to reach and demonstrate the competence levels.
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1 Scope
This European standard defines the three competence levels of personnel acting in the field of cathodic protection,
including survey, design, installation, testing and maintenance. It specifies the framework of procedures for the
training and certification for the personnel to reach and demonstrate the competence levels. It defines the minimum
requirements for certification bodies responsible for this certification.
These procedures shall be in accordance with EN ISO 17024.
Competence levels and certification schemes apply to each of the following application sectors:
underground and immersed metallic structures;
marine metallic structures;
reinforced concrete structures;
inner surfaces of metallic container structures.
These application sectors are detailed in annex A.
It is not mandatory for a certification body to establish certification in all application sectors or to all levels of
competence.
Note 1: This European standard does not incorporate the certification of companies or services.
Note 2: This European standard does not include internal corporate assessment and qualification of personnel.
Note 3: Wherever gender specific words such as "his", "her", "he" or "she" appears in this standard the other gender is
also applicable.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references,
only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
EN ISO 17024, Conformity assessment – General requirements for bodies operating certification of persons
EN ISO 8044, Protection of metallic materials against corrosion – Terms and definitions
EN 12473, General principles of cathodic protection in sea water
EN 12474, Cathodic protection for submarine pipelines
EN 12495, Cathodic protection for fixed steel offshore structures
EN 12499, Internal cathodic protection of metallic structures
EN 12696, Cathodic protection of steel in concrete
EN 12954, Cathodic protection of buried or immersed metallic structures - General principles and application of
pipelines
EN 13173, Cathodic protection for steel offshore floating structures
EN 13174, Cathodic protection of harbour installations
EN 13509, Cathodic protection measurement techniques
EN 13636, Cathodic protection of buried metallic tanks and related piping
EN 14505, Cathodic protection of complex structures
EN 50162, Protection against corrosion by stray current from direct current systems
EN 15112, External cathodic protection of well casings
EN xxxxx, Cathodic protection of ships external hulls
EN xxxxx, Cathodic protection of internal ballast tanks of ships and floating structures
EN xxxxx, Galvanic anodes for cathodic protection in seawater
TS 14038-1, Electrochemical remediation of reinforced concrete – Part 1: Re-alkalisation
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3 Terms and definitions
The terms and definitions of EN ISO 8044 apply in general and for the specific purposes of this document, the
following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
applicant
person applying for certification for a given level in a given application sector
3.2
application sector
particular section of industry or technology where specialised cathodic protection design, testing and maintenance
practices are used requiring specific system related knowledge, skill, equipment or training
Application sectors are detailed in Annex A.
3.3
attestation
letter from the certification body or delegated body confirming successful completion of examination
3.4
cathodic protection personnel
personnel who devote a regular and significant percentage of their professional activity to the practical application
of cathodic protection within one or more of the application sector
3.5
certificate
document issued under the rules of the certification system defined in this standard indicating that the named
person has demonstrated that he is competent to perform the tasks defined in this standard for the given level and
application sector identified on the certificate
3.6
certification assessment
assessment of competence by examination (for level 1 and level 2) or general assessment (for level 3)
3.7
certification body
body that administers procedures for certification of cathodic personnel according to the requirements of this
standard and which fulfils the requirements of EN ISO 17024
3.8
certification examination
mechanism that is part of the certification assessment, which measures a candidate's competence by one or more
means such as written, oral, practical and observational examination
3.9
competence
ability of personnel to undertake tasks at specific levels and in specific cathodic protection application sectors in
accordance with existing European standards on cathodic protection. This is demonstrated by appropriate levels of
training, professional knowledge, skill and experience
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3.10
delegated body
body, independent of any single predominant interest, subcontracted by the certification body to perform any of its
tasks, except the issue of certification, in compliance with EN ISO 17024
Note: The delegated body constitutes one of the elements of the system governed by the certification body
3.11
examination centre
centre approved by the certification body for the examination of competence in cathodic protection.
Note: The examination centre constitutes one of the elements of the system governed by the certification body
3.12
examiner
person with relevant technical and personal qualifications, and competent to conduct and/or score an examination
under the authorisation of the certification body or the delegated body
3.13
industrial cathodic protection experience
experience in the applicable cathodic protection techniques and field of application concerned, which leads to the
required skill and knowledge.
3.14
significant interruption
absence from, or change in activity, which prevents the certificated person from practising the duties corresponding
to his level of certification within the application sector(s) for which he is certificated, for:
a) a continuous period in excess of 365 days or;
b) two or more periods for a total time exceeding two fifths of the total period of validity of the certificate.
3.15
technical instruction
written description stating the precise steps to be followed in a cathodic protection design, testing or maintenance
activity to an established standard, code, specification or cathodic protection procedure. It may also be known as a
method statement or work instruction. The technical instruction defines all essential parameters and precautions to
be observed when applying cathodic protection testing techniques to a specific task, following an established
standard, code or specification. A technical instruction may involve the application of more than one cathodic
protection testing technique.
3.16
training centre
centre where training of applicants is carried out for preparation to certification examination. It includes
demonstration and testing facilities to simulate the electrical conditions which normally exist in real cathodic
protection of operating industrial structures, for a given application sector.
4 General principles, duties and responsibilities
4.1 Certification body
The certification body shall fulfil the requirements of EN ISO 17024 and this standard in respect of the certification
of cathodic protection personnel.
The certification body shall:
a) initiate, promote, maintain and administer the certification scheme according to this standard;
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b) determine which competence levels and application sectors shall be the subject of certification;
c) establish and publish the requirements for training and industrial experience for levels 1, 2 and 3 personnel in
the application sectors detailed in Annex A for the levels and sectors selected for certification;
d) assess and approve examination centres;
e) monitor and document all delegated functions, in accordance with a documented procedure.
The certification body may delegate, under its direct responsibility, to a delegated body:
i) the detailed administration of the certification procedure;
ii) the approval of properly staffed and equipped training centres and their monitoring on a periodic basis;
iii) the establishment of properly staffed and equipped examination centres and their monitoring on a periodic basis;
iv) the establishment of an appropriate system for the maintenance of training, competence and examination
records, which shall be retained for at least one certification cycle (10 years).
4.2 Delegated body
Where established, the delegated body shall:
a) work under the control of the certification body;
b) have the resources and expertise needed to undertake all the tasks delegated by the certification body;
c) apply a documented quality management system approved by the certification body in accordance with EN ISO
17024.
4.3 Training centre
The establishment of a training centre is not mandatory. A training centre may be situated at an employer's
premises or at an examination centre or independently. A training centre may be used as an examination centre,
provided that it satisfies the minimum characteristics listed in 4.4.
1) A training centre may be established for one or more application sectors.
2) A training centre shall provide the following components, any of which may be combined:
a) demonstration and testing facilities to simulate the electrical conditions which normally exist in real cathodic
protection of operating industrial structures, for the appropriate application sector(s);
b) a classroom having appropriate equipment and facilities for teaching the theoretical principles;
c) a workshop appropriate equipment, facilities and equipped with cathodic protection instruments, materials and
samples for practical training and testing.
Up to date calibration certificates and repair records for all devices, instrumentation and equipment shall be
maintained by the training centre.
4.4 Examination centre
An examination centre shall:
a) have adequately qualified staff, suitable premises and sufficient equipment to ensure satisfactory examinations
for the levels and application sectors concerned;
b) work under the control of the certification body or delegated body;
c) apply a documented quality management procedure approved by the certification body;
d) have the resources needed to administer examinations, including the calibration and control of any equipment
used;
e) prepare and conduct examinations under the responsibility of an examiner(s) authorised by the certification body.
f) use only those examination documents established or approved by the certification body;
g) use only test facilities prepared or approved by the certification body for the practical examinations conducted at
that centre.
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h) use only those assessment procedures established or approved by the certification body.
An examination centre may be situated at a training centre or at an employer’s premises. Examinations and their
assessments shall be conducted only in the presence of, and under the control of an authorised representative of
the certification body or delegated body, which shall be independent of the employer of the applicant.
5 Levels of competence
5.1 General
An individual who has been certificated in accordance with this standard shall be classified in one or more of the
three following levels, depending upon his respective competence in particular application sectors.
A detailed description of competence levels is given in annex B.
5.2 Level 1
An individual certificated to level 1 shall have demonstrated outline knowledge of:
a) the fundamentals of electricity, corrosion and coatings;
b) cathodic protection and measurement techniques;
c) safety issues and applicable standards related to cathodic protection.
He shall be competent to carry out cathodic protection tasks according to written technical instructions and under
the supervision of level 2 or level 3 personnel.
Within the scope of the competence defined in annex B, level 1 personnel shall be competent to:
i) check the calibration validity of the cathodic protection testing equipment;
ii) perform tests as instructed;
iii) record and classify the results of the tests;
iv) report the results in a comprehensible format;
v) supervise and perform inspection and testing during installation of cathodic protection systems;
vi) carry out routine maintenance work on cathodic protection systems.
Note: Some installation works may be carried out by the level 1 personnel. If installation is undertaken by these
personnel it is understood that their supervision, inspection and testing tasks are not reduced.
Level 1 certificated personnel shall not be responsible for the choice of test method or technique to be used, nor for
preparing the written technical instructions, nor for the interpretation of test results.
5.3 Level 2
In addition to the competences for level 1 personnel, an individual certificated to level 2 shall have demonstrated
competence in:
a) general principles of corrosion and cathodic protection;
b) the principles of electricity
c) the significance of coatings and their influence on cathodic protection;
d) a detailed knowledge of cathodic protection test procedures and safety issues.
He shall understand and be competent to perform cathodic protection tasks according to established or recognised
procedures. Within the scope of the competence defined in Annex B, level 2 personnel shall be competent to:
i) carry out and supervise all level 1 duties;
ii) provide guidance for personnel at level 1;
iii) select the cathodic protection testing technique for the purpose required;
iv) define the limitations of application of the testing method according to established procedures;
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v) translate cathodic protection testing standards and specifications into written technical instructions for cathodic
protection testing, routine maintenance, and installations procedures;
vi) set up and verify equipment settings;
vii) organise and report the results of cathodic protection testing;
viii) interpret and evaluate results according to applicable standards, codes or specifications;
ix) undertake cathodic protection design work under the supervision of an individual certificated to level 3. Subject
to local regulations, an individual certificated to level 2 may undertake simple cathodic protection design work as
described in annex B, according to established procedures in a known environment, without supervision;
x) supervise and test the installation of cathodic protection systems;
xi) commission cathodic protection systems under the responsibility of an individual certificated to level 3. Subject
to local regulations, an individual certificated to level 2 may undertake simple cathodic protection commissioning
according to established procedures in a known environment, without supervision;
xii) undertake maintenance of cathodic protection system.
5.4 Level 3
An individual certificated to level 3 shall be competent to:
a) design cathodic protection systems;
b) establish and validate cathodic protection testing procedures;
c) interpret standards, codes, specifications and procedures;
d) designate the particular cathodic protection test methods and procedures to be used,
e) interpret the reported results of cathodic protection testing and use them in performance verification;
f) determine any remedial actions.
g) carry out and supervise all level 1 and level 2 duties;
h) assume full technical responsibility for a training centre or examination centre and staff;
Level 3 personnel shall have demonstrated:
i) detailed knowledge of corrosion theory, principles of electricity, cathodic protection design, installation,
commissioning, testing and performance evaluation including safety in at least one application sector,
ii) competence to undertake without supervision the design of cathodic protection systems in at least one
application sector;
iii) sufficient theoretical knowledge and practical experience of cathodic protection to select cathodic protection
testing methods, survey requirements and performance criteria;
iv) competence to evaluate and interpret results of cathodic protection performance in accordance with existing
standards, codes and specifications;
v) competence to assist in establishing testing and performance criteria where none are otherwise available;
vi) a general familiarity with cathodic protection in other application sectors;
Level 3 personnel may, if authorised by the certification body or the delegated body, manage and supervise
training and examinations to level 1 and level 2 on its behalf.
6 Eligibility for certification
6.1 General
Applicants may be employed, self employed or unemployed.
The applicant shall document to the certification body, or the delegated body, personal information which includes
a declaration of the applicant’s education, training and experience. This shall contain sufficient detail to
demonstrate the eligibility of the applicant for certification.
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To be eligible for certification, the applicant shall fulfil the requirements for cathodic protection training and practical
experience as defined in this clause and shall pass the relevant examination or assessment as detailed in clause 7.
Applicants for levels 1 and 2 may complete the training as in 6.2 and the examination as in 7.2 before completion of
industrial experience as in 6.3. The certification body or delegated body may issue an attestation confirming
satisfactory completion of the examination but making clear that full certification of the applicant will not be issued
until satisfactory completion of the industrial experience as in 6.3.
The issue of the attestation shall be recorded by the certification body as in 4.1 (iv) and shall comply with 8.2.
6.2 Training
A formal and documented programme of training is required. This may be through training by the employer, a
recognised course at a training centre or by self study.
Attendance at a training centre may be a mandatory requirement for certification, depending upon the requirements
of the certification body.
6.2.1 Level 1 and level 2
The applicant shall provide documentary proof that he has completed a period of training, in the application sector
and level for which the certification is sought. The training period, method and syllabus, shall be established by the
certification body in accordance with annex B.
The minimum duration of training undertaken by the candidate for certification shall be as defined in Table 1.
Table 1 — Minimum training requirements
Level 1 Level 2
Application sectors
(hours) (hours)
a c a b c
Underground or submerged metallic structures 40 hr 40 hr
Metallic marine structures 40 hr 40 hr
Reinforced concrete structures 40 hr 40 hr
Inner surfaces of metallic container structures 40 hr 40 hr
a
Training hours include both practical and theory components.
b
Direct access to level 2 examination requires the total hours shown for level 1 and level 2.
c
Training hours may be allocated by the certification body to comprise a common core of both practical and theory for
all application sectors which shall be between 20 and 30 hours of the total of 40 hours minimum for each application
sectors. In addition to this common core each application sector shall be the subject of both practical and theory
training of between 10 and 20 hours minimum. Training may comprise a single common core and up to 4 modules
each of 10 to 20 hours minimum for each application sectors.
6.2.2 Level 3
Taking into account the required scientific and technical competence of applicants for level 3 certification as
described in 5.4, preparation for certification at level 3 may be by, for example:
a) completing a relevant engineering or scientific degree or period of post graduate education at a reputable
school of higher education,
b) attending training courses, conferences or seminars (such as those organised by established industrial or
independent associations),
c) studying scientific or engineering text books, periodicals, and other specialised materials.
The certification body shall establish, publish and from time to time update the certification requirements for level 3
personnel.
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The applicant shall submit documentary evidence of training, experience, theoretical knowledge and practical skills
in cathodic protection to enable the certification body to assess the competence of the applicant in accordance with
5.4.
6.3 Industrial experience
Industrial practical experience in cathodic protection shall be acquired prior to certification.
Documentary evidence of industrial experience shall be confirmed by the employer and/or independent referees
and submitted to the certification body.
The minimum requirements for duration of cathodic protection experience to be gained prior to certification shall be
as defined in Table 2 (for applicants without previous cathodic protection certification) and Table 3 (for applicants
with previous cathodic protection certification).
Level 3 competence requires knowledge beyond the technical scope of any one application sector. This broad
knowledge may be acquired through a variety of combinations of education, training and experience.
All candidates for level 3 certification in any application sector shall demonstrate by documentary evidence that
they are competent in both practical and theory to level 2 in the appropriate application sector or they shall have
successfully completed the level 2 examination as detailed in clause 7.2.
Table 2 — Minimum experience requirements for applicants without previous certification
Min. total
number of years
Target Operator's educational qualification in relevant scientific or engineering
of experience in
level disciplines
cathodic
protection
1 All cases 1
Specialised education in corrosion field 3
2
Technical education 4
All other cases 6
Specialised education in corrosion field 8
3
Technical Education 10
All other cases 15
Table 3 — Minimum experience requirements for applicants with previous certification
Min. number of
years of
Starting Target Operator's educational qualification in relevant scientific or
experience at the
level level engineering disciplines
previous
certification level
Specialised education in corrosion field 1
1 2
Technical Education 2
All other cases 4
Specialised education in corrosion field 6
3
Technical Education 8
All other cases 12
Specialised education in corrosion field 3
2 3
Technical Education 4
All other cases 7
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7 Competence assessment for certification
7.1 General
Assessment of the competence level of applicants shall be undertaken in accordance with detailed regulations
established by the certification body in compliance with the general framework defined by this standard. It shall be
achieved through examinations for levels 1 and 2 and by an assessment of a detailed dossier of documentary
evidence for level 3.
7.2 Examination for level 1 and level 2
The examination system for level 1 and level 2 shall be established and maintained by the certification body in
order to assess the competence of level 1 and level 2 applicants in accordance with clauses 4.3.1 and 4.3.2
respectively.
Publication of multiple choice examination questions is permitted when the certification body utilises these as a
basis of a training programme. In this case, answers to questions shall not be published and there shall be at least
10 times the number of questions that are used in any one examination.
For each level, the examination shall comprise three examination sessions. Two examination sessions shall be
theoretical: the so-called "common-core examination session” and the so-called “sectoral theoretical examination
session”, specific to each application sector. I
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