Corrosion Authority

CP 3 – Cathodic Protection Technologist Certification Overview

Part of
Certification Path (CP1–CP4)

The CP 3 – Cathodic Protection Technologist certification represents design-level competence in cathodic protection engineering.

Design Authority Level

CP 3 professionals perform current requirement calculations, evaluate soil resistivity data, design anode systems, and analyze interference conditions.

Advanced Technical Topics

Typical Responsibilities

  • System design and modification planning
  • Performance analysis
  • Technical reporting
  • Specification interpretation

Path to Specialist Level

CP 3 is the direct prerequisite to CP 4.