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.

Levels according to the former standard NF EN 15257 (not offered anymore)	Level 1S (**)	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3
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 15257.

For example:

• 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 are 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

Please note: For administrative reasons (sending out invitations, preparing schedules, etc.), the planned sessions will be closed 3 weeks before the exam date.

NB: As places are limited, sessions are automatically closed when they are full.

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)	Closing dates for exam registration
"LAND" (BURIED STRUCTURES) (1) (2)	Level 1	Initial certification: -from 16th to 20th June 2025. Exam center: GRTgaz in Compiègne -from 17th to 21st November 2025. Exam center: GRTgaz in Compiègne	Initial certification: -26th May 2025 -27th October 2025
	Level 2	Initial certification: -from 2nd to 6th June 2025. Exam center: GRTgaz in Compiègne -from 16th to 20th June 2025. Exam center: GRTgaz in Compiègne -from 6th to 10th October 2025. Exam center: GRTgaz in Compiègne -from 3rd to 7th November 2025. Exam center: GRTgaz in Compiègne Re-certification exams: -from 13th to 17th October 2025. Exam center: GRTgaz in Compiègne	Initial certification: -12th May 2025 -26th May 2025 -15th September 2025 -13th October 2025 Re-certification exams: -22nd September 2025
	Level 3	Initial certification: -from 22nd to 26th September 2025. Exam center: GRTgaz in Compiègne -from 8th to 12th December 2025. Exam center: GRTgaz in Compiègne Re-certification exams: -from 13th to 17th October 2025. Exam center: GRTgaz in Compiègne	Initial certification: -1st September 2025 -17th November 2025 Re-certification exams: -22nd September 2025
	Level 4	Initial certification: -from 11th to 13rd November 2025. Exam center: GRTgaz in Compiègne	Initial certification: -21st October 2025
"SEAWATER" (SUBMERGED STRUCTURE) (1) (2)	Level 1	Initial certification:	Initial certification:
	Level 2	Initial certification: Re-certification exams:	Initial certification: Re-certification exams:
	Level 3	Initial certification:	Initial certification:
	Level 4	Initial certification:	Initial certification:
"REINFORCED CONCRETE " (REBARS) (1) (2)	Level 1	Initial certification: -10th October 2025. Exam center : INSA in Toulouse	Initial certification: -19th September 2025
	Level 2	Initial certification: -from 7th to 9th October 2025. Exam center : INSA in Toulouse Re-certification exams: -from 7th to 9th October 2025. Exam center : INSA in Toulouse	Initial certification: -16th September 2025 Re-certification exams: -16th September 2025
	Level 3	Initial certification: -from 9th to 11th December 2025. Exam center : INSA in Toulouse	Initial certification: -18th November 2025
	Level 4	Initial certification:	Initial certification:

(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.

Sectors	Name of the training center	Training center information	Name of the person in charge
"LAND" (BURIED STRUCTURES)	CJP (Cabinet Jacques PEZOU)	Tel: +33 9 77 86 27 52 / +33 6 85 18 00 98 cjp@cjp-e.fr	Mr. Stéphane GASTAUD
	CCTA	Tel: +33 5 61 34 38 88 / +33 6 07 25 28 50 philippe.leho@ccta.fr	Mr. Philippe LE HÔ
	Energie Formation	Tel: +33 2 40 85 82 33 / Tél : +33 7 60 25 26 39 sylvain.batard@grdf.fr	Mr. Sylvain BATARD
"SEAWATER" (SUBMERGED STRUCTURE)	IC BREST	Tel: +33 2 98 05 15 52 Nicolas.larche@institut-corrosion.fr	Mr. Nicolas LARCHE
"REINFORCED CONCRETE " (REBARS)	INSA Toulouse	Tel: +33 5 61 55 92 53 fcq@insa-toulouse.fr	Mr. Stéphane Multon
	SECCO Corrosion Consulting	Tel : +33 6 20 62 26 79 x.hallopeau@gmail.com	Mr. Xavier HALLOPEAU