Corrosion Technology

Corrosion Technology utilizes chemistry, electricity, physics, metallurgy and other sciences to prevent or control corrosion damage. The technician applies these sciences to control the chemical and mechanical aspects that are involved in the deterioration of properties.

Corrosion Technicians have a basic understanding of electricity, chemistry, metallurgy and the properties of materials. Corrosion Technicians work both indoors and outdoors installing, maintaining, inspecting and troubleshooting all sorts of facilities such as pipelines, storage tanks, building components, industrial equipment, airplanes, ships, railcars, etc. Corrosion technicians may specialize in coating inspection, cathodic protection (use of electricity to control corrosion), chemical inhibition, material selection, or design to control the corrosion processes.

Corrosion technology is a stable occupation due to the fact that corrosion will never go away. New government regulations over the past 10 years have focused on increased corrosion control which is steadily increasing the demand for trained Corrosion Technicians. Pipeline Integrity regulations, Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations, and Operator Qualification regulations are examples of the emphasis that is increasing the need for Corrosion Technicians.

In addition, please note that a student may only earn one Occupational Skills Award (OSA) per academic year.

TSI testing required prior to first enrollment for all AAS degrees and Level II certificates.

This career path offers two certificate programs that lead to an AAS degree in Corrosion Technology and NACE Certification. The program prepares students to carry out technician-level corrosion work that involves data collection, installations, and repairs. Certificate programs can be completed within two semesters.

• Salaries range from $42,000 to $61,000