Within the first hour of instruction of Corrosion College, Cory Cole, general foreman at Hamer Electric, Longview, Wash., knew the course was going to be different from some of the run-of-the-mill trainings he had received.

“The most interesting thing I learned was how corrosion works, how it's caused, and what measures I can take to minimize and/or prevent it for my customers,” said Cole.

Cole says he now looks at existing installations from a new point of view. He can spot potential corrosion problems, which is helping him foster a proactive approach to his customers' expansion plans and maintenance practices.

“The course really opens your eyes to the actual cost and consequences of corrosion,” said Cole. “Taking this course showed me how to help our customers save money upfront instead of spending more down the road when they have to replace corroded conduit.”

The course also teaches the correct installation of PVC coated-conduit. Cole said he feels that if a customer is willing to spend the extra money to install PVC coated-conduit, he should know how to correctly install the products so that the customer's money is not spent in vain.

Corrosion College is currently accredited for 1.5 continuing education units by Kilgore College, Kilgore, Texas; the University of Arkansas; the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa; and Mississippi State.

Corrosion College includes:

• Two days of intensive instruction conducted by professionals in the field of corrosion protection.

• Hands-on experience in understanding the process of corrosion.

• Exploration of proven strategies for combating corrosion.

• Case studies and laboratory workshops, as well as interactive presentations detailing the proper installation and anti-corrosion performance of PVC-coated conduit and fittings.

For additional information, visit the Corrosion College Web site at www.corrosioncollege.com.

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