This course is designed for any person who wants to further their career in inspection and testing of steam generators as required by the pressure equipment regulations.

Course Duration: 12 days
Examination Duration: 2 days

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

THEORY:

• Background to legislation
• 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
• Water treatments
• 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 boilers to ensure their continued safe operation in use

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 boilers
• Sufficient supporting technical knowledge to perform inspections of boilers

A SAIW examination approved by SAQCC (CP) for boiler inspection personnel certification purposes.

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