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Cathodic Protection Technician - Level Two
Cathodic Protection Technician - Level Two is a designated trade in Alberta.
These facts were checked for Alberta on 4 October 2026. They do not by themselves apply in another province or territory. Tradesecrets and the Government of Alberta do not endorse TradesAtlas.
Cathodic protection is a technique used to control corrosion of metal surfaces in structures that are in contact with conductive eletrolyte, including buildings, pipelines and bridges. Cathodic protection technicians work on a variety of projects, installing, commissioning, monitoring, evaluating, maintaining, repairing and decommissioning cathodic protection systems. In 2013 Alberta was the first jurisdiction in Canada to designate Cathodic Protection Technician as a designated occupation. A cathodic protection technician - level two must:
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- Tradesecrets profile
- Last checked
- 4 October 2026
Work
Duties listed on the source page
- perform duties as per cathodic protection technician - level one,
- maintain overall responsibility for planning and completing cathodic protection projects,
- operate, use and install test equipment,
- perform advanced field tests,
- conduct, verify and evaluate accuracy of test results,
- prepare assignments and supervise crew,
- prepare and submit project estimates and bids,
- provide assistance in the design and installation of cathodic protection systems, and
- perform commissioning and decommissioning checks.
Program Information
Trades Qualifier
- Earn a Journeyperson Certificate through a Trades Qualifier Program.
- Trades Qualifier - Recognized Training Program
- The requirements for Cathodic Protection Technician – Level 2 are:
- A minimum of 12 months AND 1,000 hours of work experience.
- Be certified in Cathodic Protection Technician - Level 1.
- Successful completion and verification of ONE of the below courses* from The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP - formerly NACE International):
- CP-2 Technician,
- CP-3 Technologist,
- CP-4 Specialist, OR
- The (old) NACE Basic Corrosion Course, the (old) NACE Corrosion Prevention in Oil & Gas Production Course, & the AMPP Cathodic Protection: Theory & Data Interpretation Courses.
- A successful theory exam.
- *AIT recognizes these courses but does not manage them, guarantee frequency of offerings, set fees, or control enrollments. Contact the training provider directly for details like availability, costs, and schedules.
Supporting Resources
Trade Information
- Trade Profile
Job Information
- Alberta Job Postings
Competency Outline
- Competency Outline (PDF)
Examinations
- Exam Prep Centre - Exam Counselling Sheets
Legislation
- Regulation
- Board Order
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