Refining Corrosion Technologist

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Refining Corrosion Technologist Certification and Corrosion Control in the Refining Industry Course

Strengthen your ability to manage corrosion risks in refinery environments with AMPP’s Corrosion Control in the Refining Industry Course, a foundational program designed to prepare experienced professionals for the Refining Corrosion Technologist Certification. Learn how corrosion impacts complex process units and gain strategies for material selection, design, inspection, and lifecycle corrosion control — all in one in‑person training tailored to refining industry challenges.

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Refining Corrosion Technologist Certification and Corrosion Control in the Refining Industry Course
Duration

5 Day Course

Delivery

In-Person

CEUs/PDHs

30 Professional Development Hours (PDHs)

Languages

English

Certification

Valid for 3 years

Overview

Corrosion in refining facilities presents unique challenges — from saltwater proximity and hazardous chemical exposure to high‑temperature service and complex metallurgy. This course teaches you to identify corrosion mechanisms specific to process units, understand electrochemical principles, evaluate corrosive environments, and apply proven control methods through design, materials selection, environmental modification, protective coatings, and cathodic/anodic protection. 

Your purchase includes access to the Corrosion Control in the Refining Industry course, helping you build the practical and technical foundation required for the Refining Corrosion Technologist Certification exam (delivered via Pearson VUE CBT). Successful completion signals your readiness to tackle refinery corrosion control from design through maintenance.

Who it's for

  • Design Engineers
  • Process Engineers
  • Procurement Agents
  • Maintenance Planners
  • Service Company Representatives Who Support Refineries
  • Corrosion and Equipment Engineers
  • Metallurgists
  • Inspectors and Inspection Supervisors

Skills you'll gain

  • Identifying Forms of Corrosion
  • Electrochemical Processes
  • Affects of Corrosion in Corrosive
  • Environmental Conditions
  • Methods of Design
  • Protective Coatings
  • Engineering Materials

Prerequisites

There are no required prerequisites for this course.

Recommended
1-2 years of work experience and Basic Corrosion course

Steps to certification

  1. Meet work experience and education requirements

    Bachelor's Degree in Physical Sciences or Engineering plus 2 years verifiable Corrosion work experience in the refining industry

    OR

    4 years verifiable Corrosion work experience in the refining industry

  2. Enroll and complete course requirements

    Successful completion of Corrosion Control in the Refining Industry Course.

    Successful completion of the Ethics for the Corrosion Professional course or an equivalent training

  3. Take required exams

    Certification Exam – Certification Exam-Refining Corrosion Technologist Exam (NACE-RCT-001)

    Note: This exam is available on Computer Based Testing (CBT) at Pearson

  4. Complete application requirement

    Approved Refining Corrosion Technologist application

Looking to renew your certification?

Visit My Certification Portal to log and manage your work experience and Professional Development Hours (PDH's) needed. Your work experience and PDH's will be submitted as part of your renewal application but you can input PDH's at any time.

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