Certified Pressure Vessel Safety Inspector
The Certified Pressure Vessel Safety Inspector course offered by OXQUAL develops professional competence in pressure-vessel inspection, testing, integrity evaluation and safety assurance. The programme covers vessel design, relief systems, NDT, welding inspection, corrosion, fail...
About this qualification
The Certified Pressure Vessel Safety Inspector course offered by OXQUAL develops professional competence in pressure-vessel inspection, testing, integrity evaluation and safety assurance. The programme covers vessel design, relief systems, NDT, welding inspection, corrosion, failure modes and inspection documentation.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Pressure Vessel Design Fundamentals
- Materials and Fabrication
- ASME BPVC Awareness
- API Technical Awareness
- Pressure Relief Devices
- Safety Valves
- Rupture Discs
- Overpressure Protection
- NDT Fundamentals
- Ultrasonic Testing
- Radiographic Testing
- Magnetic Particle Testing
- Liquid Penetrant Testing
- Pressure-Vessel Risk Assessment
- Failure Modes
- Routine Inspection
- Hydrostatic Testing
- Welding Inspection
- Corrosion Mechanisms
- Materials Degradation
- Inspection Documentation
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Pressure-Vessel Inspectors
- Mechanical Engineers
- Plant Supervisors
- Safety and Compliance Officers
- Oil and Gas Personnel
- Chemical and Power-Industry Professionals
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop pressure-vessel inspection competence.
- Strengthen NDT awareness.
- Improve welding-inspection skills.
- Develop corrosion and failure-analysis knowledge.
- Improve pressure-relief-system evaluation.
- Strengthen inspection reporting and documentation.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Written examination, practical inspection assessment and project.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, essay-style questions, NDT/welding inspection tasks and applied project work.
- Total Questions: 80 theory questions plus 1 practical assessment and 1 project submission.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 5 days (35–40 hours total).
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