Any person who wants to further their career in inspection and testing of pressure vessels as required by the pressure equipment regulations.

Course Duration: 8 days
Examination Duration: 2 days

 Candidates should have Grade 10 or equivalent qualification (minimum) and some relevant experience in inspection of pressurised equipment.

THEORY:

• Background to legislation
• Relevant vessels under pressure regulations
• Safety prior, during and after inspections
• External and internal inspections (what to look for)
• Failures and repairs, including specific equipment and service conditions
• Overpressure protection devices
• Appreciation of NDT methods
• Pressure testing
• Report writing requirements

PRACTICAL:

• The course will provide information and a forum for discussion of matters in connection with the inspection and testing of pressure vessels to ensure their continued safe operation in use
• Detailed knowledge of the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Mineral Act regulations related to statutory periodic inspections of pressurised equipment
• Sufficient supporting technical knowledge to perform inspections of pressurised equipment

Successful students will be able to:

• Detailed knowledge of the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Mineral Act regulations related to statutory periodic inspections of pressurised equipment

• Sufficient supporting technical knowledge to perform inspections of pressurised equipment

Training evaluation

A SAIW examination approved by SAQCC (CP) for pressure vessel personnel certification purposes.

Number of students

Minimum: 4
Maximum: 20

For further details:

Please contact the Training Department
Administrator: Debbie Spadino
Tel:        +27 (0)11 298 2111
Fax:       +27 (0)11 836 4132
Email:   spadinod@saiw.co.za