Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Inspection and Quality Control Engineers
• Maintenance and Reliability Engineers
• Mechanical, Process, and Project Engineers
• Welding and Fabrication Inspectors
• Asset Integrity and Plant Engineers
• Anyone involved in inspection, testing, or code compliance

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand the structure and purpose of key engineering codes and standards
• Interpret and apply inspection codes to pressure vessels, piping, and welding
• Develop inspection and testing plans compliant with industry requirements
• Ensure compliance with ASME, API, and ISO standards
• Identify common inspection nonconformities and corrective actions
• Improve quality and safety through effective implementation of standards

DAY 1

Introduction to Codes, Standards, and Regulations

• Welcome and Introduction
• Pre-Test
• Overview of Inspection Codes and Standards in Industry
• Difference Between Codes, Standards, and Specifications
• Regulatory Requirements and International Frameworks
• Overview of Major Standards Organizations: ASME, API, AWS, ASTM, ISO
• Importance of Codes in Quality, Safety, and Reliability
• Fundamentals of Inspection and Quality Assurance

DAY 2

ASME Codes and Standards for Pressure Equipment

• Introduction to ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC)
• ASME Section I: Power Boilers
• ASME Section VIII: Pressure Vessels
• ASME B31.1 and B31.3: Piping Codes
• Design, Fabrication, and Inspection Requirements
• Hydrostatic and Pneumatic Testing Standards
• Documentation, Certification, and Compliance Requirements

DAY 3

API and AWS Standards for Equipment Inspection and Welding

• API 510: Pressure Vessel Inspection Code
• API 570: Piping Inspection Code
• API 653: Storage Tank Inspection and Repair
• AWS D1.1: Structural Welding Code Overview
• Welding Procedure Qualification and Welder Certification
• Inspection Requirements for Welds and Repair Procedures
• Case Studies

DAY 4

Inspection Techniques and Quality Assurance Systems

• Visual, Dimensional, and Non-destructive Testing (NDT) Overview
• API 580/581: Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) Methodologies
• ISO 9001: Quality Management Systems in Inspection
• Inspection Documentation and Recordkeeping
• Calibration, Traceability, and Test Equipment Control
• Developing and Implementing Inspection Plans (ITPs)
• Root Cause Analysis and Corrective/Preventive Actions (CAPA)

DAY 5

Integration of Codes and Standards and Course Wrap-up

• Interrelationship Between ASME, API, AWS, and ISO Standards
• Harmonization of National and International Standards
• Legal and Ethical Responsibilities of Inspectors
• Emerging Trends in Inspection and Quality Management
• Post-Test
• Certificate Ceremony