MIC Training to Meet Industry Demand
Recognising the need to address the pressing challenges of managing microbiological corrosion, the Institute of Corrosion has developed two tailored Microbiologically-Influenced Corrosion Courses:
- The one-day Awareness Course, and
- The comprehensive 4-day Certified MIC Technologist (plus one half day for the optional exam).
The focus is on:
- Understanding the mechanisms of microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC)
- Monitoring for MIC
- Which materials are affected and how they are damaged.
- The corrosion causing microbial groups
- Managing and preventing the phenomenon of MIC.
The MIC courses allow corrosion professionals to benefit from the experience and expertise of Tony Rizk, PhD, Ex-Honorary Reader at Manchester University, and Course Lead, as well as discovering more about the latest MIC knowledge and corrosion management techniques.
Why Is MIC Training Needed?
MIC is a threat in most industries. It has been a factor, and sometimes the prime cause, in many corrosion events. Left unmanaged, sessile colonies can lead to material degradation, structural failures, environmental damage, health and safety issues, operational problems, costly repairs, penalties, loss of reputation and fines.
MIC identification and mitigation is a complex process, and much misunderstood. With it comes unique corrosion challenges. For example:
- In the oil and gas industry, sessile microorganisms accelerate the rate of corrosion in pipelines, storage tanks, injection and production systems and other key structures. Marine and offshore structures and shipping are highly susceptible to MIC because of the favoured conditions and the diversity of microorganisms in seawater.
- Water and wastewater systems are also vulnerable, as are power generation plants (both conventional and nuclear).
Specialised training will equip industries and the professionals working in them with the knowledge and skills to manage MIC effectively.
Who Will Benefit from ICorr’s MIC Courses?
While anyone who works in corrosion and industrial microbiology will benefit from attending one or both these MIC courses, they will be especially useful to you if you fall into one of the following categories of industry professionals and stakeholders:
- Managers
- Project leaders
- Industrial biologists
- Engineers
- Scientists
- Field management and technical staff
You can expect to expand your knowledge and gain the skills to address a multitude of MIC issues across sectors such as oil and gas, marine, water, and power generation.
How Are the Courses Structured and Delivered?
The MIC training adds to our suite of classroom courses for corrosion professionals. These new, state-of-the-art courses are usually presented at ICorr Headquarters in Northampton. However, the courses can also be offered at company promises to enable a group of employees to attend. Attendees will be provided with expert knowledge on a range of MIC related topics, including MIC threat assessment, identification methods, monitoring, and MIC mitigation methods.
We use case studies to share latest industry best practices, and the course covers both theoretical and practical aspects. This industry-leading MIC training is designed to meet the diverse demands of industry at three levels of proficiency:
· Awareness Course
A one-day introductory MIC course to provide an insight into the phenomenon, address the misconception of ‘Do microorganisms eat metal?’, and cover basic corrosion management principles. It is designed to provide an overview of MIC mechanisms, known corrosion-causing microbial groups, monitoring techniques, assessment and mitigation, affected materials and identification and managing MIC. It also discusses some high-profile MIC failures (especially in the upstream oil and gas industry).
· MIC Technologist
This four-day course includes theoretical and practical sessions with a focus on providing detailed knowledge on managing and conducting an MIC control program including proven sampling and monitoring strategies, data interpretation and presentation, and identification of potential risks. The course is designed in modules covering the following:
- Introduction to MIC
- Corrosion-influencing microbes
- Monitoring techniques
- Control methodologies
- Affected materials
- Identification of and managing MIC
The course includes a practical session. On completion of the entire course, an ICorr attendance certificate is awarded.
· Certified MIC Technologist Course
This course is the same as the 4-day Microbiologically-Influenced Corrosion (MIC) course (above), but includes an extra half-day in which the attendee takes an exam. On passing this exam, an ICorr Certified MIC Technologist certificate is awarded.
Benefits of ICorr’s Microbiologically-Influenced Corrosion Courses
Enrol on one of our MIC courses, and you will gain in-depth understanding of microbial corrosion, including the underlying microbiological processes that lead to corrosion, and diagnosing and managing MIC. With this knowledge in your armoury, you can then implement specific strategies to monitor and mitigate MIC. This will help you to safeguard and extend the lifespan of assets and ensure significant cost avoidance to your company.
The courses have been developed to help advance professional skills and expertise, aiding career growth and opening new opportunities in your chosen field. Of course, like all ICorr’s training courses and knowledge-sharing events, you’ll also find this a useful platform to network and extend your connections within the corrosion community in different industries.
How to Enrol on ICorr’s Microbiologically-Influenced Corrosion Courses
It’s easy to enrol on either of our MIC courses. Simply:
- Click on the MIC Courses page on our website to find course dates and costs.
- Navigate to the course button you wish to attend, and click to download the registration form.
- Fill in the form, and email or post it to the Institute of Corrosion (details are at the foot of the registration form.
Don’t Delay. Act Today!
Our next course dates are in October 2023, and we anticipate they will sell out fast.
Don’t miss out. Click on the following link to register for your chosen Microbiologically-Influenced Training Course today:
ICorr Microbiologically-Influenced Corrosion Courses – Register Now
Articles in This MIC Corrosion Series:
Bio-Corrosion Basics: What Is MIC Corrosion?
Real Life Impacts of Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion
The Unique Challenges of Managing Microbiological Corrosion
Introducing ICorr’s Microbiologically-Influenced Corrosion Courses