Western States Corrosion Seminar
Fundamental Course

FUNDAMENTALS COURSE
The introductory corrosion fundamentals course is designed for the new comer in the field and those with less than 2 years of experience.

DAY 1

8:30 am - 10:00 am
FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRICITY AND CORROSION

10:00 am - 10:30 am
BREAK IN EXHIBIT HALL WITH REFRESHMENTS

10:30 am - 12:00 am
FUNDAMENTALS OF CATHODIC PROTECTION

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
LUNCH

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
CATHODIC PROTECTION DEMONSTRATION

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
BREAK IN EXHIBIT HALL WITH REFRESHMENTS

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
USE AND MISUSE OF PERMANENT REFERENCE ELECTRODES

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
SOCIAL HOUR WITH BAR AND APPETIZERS

DAY 2

8:30 am - 10:00 am
Basic Cathodic Protection Instruments and Testing Techniques

10:00 am - 10:30 am
BREAK IN EXHIBIT HALL WITH REFRESHMENTS

10:30 am - 12:00 am
Cathodic Protection Design for Sacrificial & Impressed Current Groundbeds

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
LUNCH

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Cathodic Protection Interference Causes and Cures

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
BREAK IN EXHIBIT HALL WITH REFRESHMENTS

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Fundamentals of Protective Coatings

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
SOCIAL HOUR WITH BAR AND APPETIZERS
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FUNDAMENTAL COURSE EXAM
A fundamental course examination is available. This exam will test students on the information covered in the fundamental course. The test is an open book test. Tests are taken online with results and a downloadable certificate available immediately. The cost for this intermediate course exam is $150 (exam and certificate) in addition to the normal registration fee. Please select "Fundamental Session Exam" from the add-on section of the registration.