Corrosion Technologists

The ACA’s Certification Program for ACA Technologist recognises those with education, experience, and professional development within the corrosion industry. Using a points-based system considering attendance at formal training courses, hands-on experience, and ongoing professional development, ACA Technologists must have at least five years’ experience in the industry for accreditation.

Why application for certification?

• Recognition from industry peers: Achieve acknowledgment from professionals who have met stringent standards and fulfilled several requisite criteria.
• Meet client needs: Provide a competitive advantage when applying for or tendering work.
• Competency: Demonstrate your ability to meet industry standards and expectations.
• Personal branding: Enhance your professional image and reputation within the industry.
• Peer assessment: Gain formal recognition of your training and educational activities within the corrosion industry.
• Aligns with Australian Standards such as AS2832.5: Satisfy criteria in Australian Standards like AS2832.5.
• Specified on projects: Numerous organisations actively seek certified Technicians or Technologists to oversee and execute their projects with expertise and precision.

Requirements to become an ACA Corrosion Technologist:

• The ACA’s Certification Program for ACA Technologists recognises those who gained underpinning knowledge of corrosion, have at least five (5) years of relevant work experience, and can demonstrate the twelve (12) competencies, outlined below:
  • Ethical management,
  • Currency of corrosion knowledge,
  • Sustainability proficiency,
  • Risk management,
  • Performance,
  • Taking action,
  • Responsibility for corrosion activities for your work and team,
  • Personal development in area of corrosion,
  • Communication and stakeholder engagement,
  • Development of creativity and innovation,
  • Problem analysis,
  • and Judgement