Pipeline Corrosion Integrity Management (PCIM) Technician

CERTIFICATION

Pipeline Corrosion Integrity Management (PCIM) Technician Certification

Take a critical role in pipeline integrity — earn our PCIM Technician Certification to deepen your skills in assessing, managing, and remediating corrosion in pipeline systems.

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Pipeline Corrosion Integrity Management (PCIM) Technician Certification
Delivery

In-Person

Languages

English

Certification

Valid for 3 years

Overview

The PCIM Technician Certification is tailored for professionals working in pipeline systems who want to lead or contribute to integrity management programs. With at least 2 years of pipeline experience, candidates complete foundational courses before applying and taking two certification exams. 

Once certified, you’ll be equipped to support or manage pipeline integrity activities: performing corrosion assessments, recommending remediation technologies, and participating in integrity program implementation.

Who it's for

  • Pipeline Integrity Technicians
  • Corrosion Technicians
  • Asset Integrity Technicians
  • Pipeline Inspectors
  • Maintenance Supervisors
  • Corrosion Control Specialist

Steps to certification

  1. Meet work experience requirement

    2 years of verifiable work experience in a pipeline environment

  2. Enroll and complete course requirements

    Successful completion of – Internal Corrosion for Pipelines - Basic

    Successful completion of – Pipeline Corrosion Assessment Field Techniques (P-CAFT) Course

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

  3. Meet application requirements

    Approved PCIM Technician Application

  4. Take required exams

    Successful completion of – Internal Corrosion for Pipelines - Basic Exam

    Successful completion of – Pipeline Corrosion Assessment Field Techniques (P-CAFT) Exam (delivered via Meazure Learning / ProctorU)

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.

View Renewal Guide  |  My Certification Portal

Guides and resources

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