EXAMINATION SESSIONS
The recognition of competence in the cathodic protection field is based on examinations related to skill levels and sectors showing specific tasks that must be mastered.
The definition of these levels and these sectors as well as the step of certification, are recorded in a dedicated standard constituting the support of the certification system ( NF EN ISO 15257 : 2017) as well in CFPC procedures available at the end of this page.
We inform all the potential applicants for the certification that the certification " CEFRACOR Certification-Protection cathodique " is now based on the standard: EN ISO 15257 : 2017.
The application of this new standard EN ISO 15257 : 2017 will impact the qualification levels. There will be, from now on, 5 qualification levels instead of 3.
In order to help you to choose, during your registration, the most suitable qualification level, the table below shows you the equivalence of levels in terms of recognition of competence between those described in the former standard EN 15257 : 2006 and the new standard EN ISO 15257 : 2017.
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Levels according to the former standard NF EN 15257 (not offered anymore) |
Level 1S (**) |
Level 1 |
Level 2 |
Level 3 |
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Equivalence of levels according to the standard NF EN ISO 15257 |
Level 1 |
Level 2 |
Level 3 |
Level 4 (*) |
(*) The evaluation of Level 4 will be, from now on, an examination with theoritical tests (MCQ) and practical tests, just like for levels 1 to 3.
(**) Level that was offered by CEFRACOR Certification – Protection Cathodique and not by the standard NF EN 1525.
For example:
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If you wanted to take the certification level 1 according to the standard EN 15257 : 2006, you will need, from now on, to register for a certification Level 2 according to the standard EN ISO 15257 : 2017.
Two new levels have been added:
- Level 1 is the level that recognizes the competence of Cathodic Protection Controller in order to do common measurements of power (Eon).
- Level 5 is the level that recognizes the competence of Cathodic Protection Expert who will improve the art of PC and who will carry out high-level activities in projects management (design or R&D).
For the certification renewals, from January 1st 2018, they will be done according to the new standard NF EN ISO 15257 : 2017. (ex. : A certification level 1 according to the standard NF EN 15257 : 2006 will be renewed into a level 2 according to the standard NF EN ISO 15257 : 2017.)
Examination dates
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Sectors |
Levels |
Examination dates The dates below indicate the total duration of an exam ( candidates will be asked to come within this period of time) |
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"LAND" (BURIED STRUCTURES) (1) (2) |
Level 1 |
-from 9th to 12th March 2021. Training center: GRTgaz in Compiègne -from 28th September to 1st October 2021. Training center: GRTgaz in Compiègne |
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Level 2 |
Initial certification: -from 21st to 25th September 2020. Training center: GRTgaz in Compiègne (initially planned from 21st to 23rd April 2020. The exam will not last more than 2 days) -from 29th September to 1st October 2020. Training center: GRTgaz in Compiègne -from 27th to 29th October 2020. Training center: GRTgaz in Compiègne -from 30th March to 2nd April 2021. Training center: GRTgaz in Compiègne -from 28th September to 1st October 2021. Training center: GRTgaz in Compiègne -from 16th to 18th November 2021. Training center: GRTgaz in Compiègne Re-certification exams: -from 30th March to 2nd April 2021. Training center: GRTgaz in Compiègne -from 19th to 21st October 2021. Training center: GRTgaz in Compiègne |
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Level 3 |
Initial certification: -from 16th to 20th November 2020. Training center: GRTgaz in Compiègne (Initially planned from 10th to 12th March 2020. The exam will not last more than 2 days) -from 17th to 19th November 2020. Training center: GRTgaz in Compiègne -from 8th to 9th December 2020. Training center: GRTgaz in Compiègne -from 2nd to 5th March 2021. Training center: GRTgaz in Compiègne -from 19th to 21st October 2021. Training center: GRTgaz in Compiègne Re-certification exams: -from 9th to 12th March 2021. Training center: GRTgaz in Compiègne -from 12th to 15th October 2021. Training center: GRTgaz in Compiègne |
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Level 4 |
-from 24th to 26th November 2020. Training center: GRTgaz in Compiègne -from 23rd to 26th March 2021. Training center: GRTgaz in Compiègne -from 23rd to 26th November 2021. Training center: GRTgaz in Compiègne |
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"SEAWATER" (SUBMERGED STRUCTURE) (1) (2) |
Level 1 |
Initial certification: -from 19th to 23rd October. Training center: Institut de la Corrosion in Brest. (Initially planned from 23rd to 24th April 2020. The exam will not last more than 2 days) Re-certification exams: -from 19th to 23rd October. Training center: Institut de la Corrosion in Brest. (Initially planned from 23rd to 24th April 2020. The exam will not last more than 2 days) |
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Level 2 |
Initial certification: -from 19th to 23rd October. Training center: Institut de la Corrosion in Brest. (The exam will not last more than 2 days) Re-certification exams: -from 19th to 23rd October. Training center: Institut de la Corrosion in Brest. (Initially planned from 23rd to 24th April 2020. The exam will not last more than 2 days) -from 20th to 22nd October 2020. Training center: Institut de la Corrosion in Brest |
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Level 3 |
Initial cetification: -from 19th to 23rd October. Training center: Institut de la Corrosion in Brest. (The exam will not last more than 2 days) Re-certification exams: -from 19th to 23rd October. Training center: Institut de la Corrosion in Brest. (Initially planned from 23rd to 24th April 2020. The exam will not last more than 2 days) |
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Level 4 |
-from 24th to 26th November 2020. In the Parisian area |
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"REINFORCED CONCRETE " (REBARS) (1) (2) |
Level 1 |
-21st October 2020. Training center : INSA in Toulouse. (Initially planned from 6th to 7th July 2020) |
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Level 2 |
-from 15th to 17th September 2020. Training center : INSA in Toulouse. (Initially planned from 23rd to 25th March 2020) -from 14th to 16th December 2020. Training center : INSA in Toulouse |
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Level 3 |
-from 12th to 14th October 2020. Training center : INSA in Toulouse. (Initially planned from 29th June to 1st July 2020) |
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Level 4 |
Not planned |
(1) : Resit examinations will take place at the same dates as the certification examinations.
(2) : Initial certification exams will take place during 2 days within the dates written in the chart above. The exact dates will be indicated on the exam notification.
TRAINING
Applicants who want to apply for an initial examination, levels 1 to 3, will provide a documented proof showing he or she attended and completed a training period, in the application sector for which the certification is considered.
For information, the CFPC provides the applicant a non-exhaustive list of training centers offering trainings which are specific to the preparation for the certification in cathodic protection.
Thank you to ask all the needed information concerning the training courses directly to these training centers.
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Sectors |
Name of the training center |
Training center information |
Name of the person in charge |
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"LAND" (BURIED STRUCTURES)
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CJP (Cabinet Jacques PEZOU) |
Tel: +33 9 77 86 27 52 / +33 6 85 18 00 98 |
Mr. Stéphane GASTAUD |
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CCTA
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Tel: +33 5 61 34 38 88 / +33 6 07 25 28 50 philippe.leho@ccta.fr |
Mr. Philippe LE HÔ
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Energie Formation
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Tel: +33 2 40 85 82 33 / Tél : +33 7 60 25 26 39 sylvain.batard@grdf.fr |
Mr. Sylvain BATARD
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Jean-Claude MAREC
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Tel : 03 44 86 58 29 / 06 84 76 91 73 marec.jeanclaude@orange.fr |
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"SEAWATER" (SUBMERGED STRUCTURE) |
IC BREST
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Tel: +33 2 98 05 15 52 Nicolas.larche@institut-corrosion.fr |
Mr. Nicolas LARCHE
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"REINFORCED CONCRETE " (REBARS)
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INSA Toulouse
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Tel: +33 5 61 55 92 53 fca@insa-toulouse.fr |
Mr. Raoul FRANCOIS |
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FREYSSINET |
Tel : +33 6 20 62 26 79 xavier.hallopeau@freyssinet.com |
Mr. Xavier HALLOPEAU |
References documents : |
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| References Documents below can answer various questions concerning the different steps of the cathodic protection certification process. | |
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