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Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector’s In-Service Commission Course Opportunities

Ivy Tech Community College is offering a special training course for persons interested in acquiring eligibility for securing certification from the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors as a commissioned In-Service Inspector, owner-user inspector, or jurisdictional competency recognition.

The course is designed for the understanding of ASME code standards, inspection concepts, and preparation to sit for the National Board Examination.

Participants should:

  • be a high school graduate or the equivalent (requirement)
  • possess a working knowledge of algebra, particularly transposition of formulas and order of operations (requirement)
  • have at least a minimum of three years of field/inspection experience (recommendation)


Individuals possessing all of the requisite experience or who are not employed by a recognized inspection agency at the time they sit for the exam, may attend the class and sit for the examination, but should not anticipate receiving a commission until they have gained the required experience or have been employed by a recognized inspection agency. 

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training Costs

  • Tuition - $3,195
  • Pre-Course Study Guide Paper Copy - $39 (electronic version is included in the tuition costs)

Dates and Times

There are multiple opportunities in 2023 to participate in the two-week course. Choose the series that best fits your schedule.

Series 1: August 7-18, 2023 | $3,195 per series

Series 2: November 6-17, 2023 | $3,195 per series

Credentials

Students will earn 100+ contact hours and 10 CEUs in addition to:

  • Explanation of ASME Codes and the Sections applicable to the inspection concept
  • Background information on National Board and Inspection functions
  • Discussions and understanding of various designs and types of boilers
  • Explanation of various types of welds, dimensions, and NDE practices
  • Discussion of flange, firebox, and various types of steel construction
  • Study and review of typical boiler inspector examinations and solution discussions
  • Practical review and application of mathematics required for board exam
  • Simulation of actual National Board Examination conditions with evaluation in order to build student confidence in a test setting

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Contact Ivy Tech Terre Haute to learn more about this training.

Complete this short form to get started or contact Amy Akers at 812-298-2485.

Participant Qualifications

Each participant should demonstrate an aptitude for understanding the ASME Codes technical content and practical applications and the ability to solve mathematical problems as required by the industry. In order to qualify as a National Board Commissioned Inspector and sit for the National Board Exam, an applicant must have, as a minimum, a high school education (12 years or equivalent) and must meet the following criteria (5 points total):

Technical Training in Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspection | 1 point if completed any
Examples include the following:

  • Continuing Education: Completion of a course in at least one of the following (or related) subjects: quality systems, engineering, fabrication methods, nondestructive examination, or inspection. The course(s) may be web-based, a correspondence course, or conducted in a classroom.
  • Code Courses: Completion of a course on knowledge, understanding, and general structure of the National Board Inspection Code (NBIC) Part 1, 2 and other codes or related standards, such as the ASME Code or other international codes of construction.
  • National Board Conducted Courses: Completion of course on basic inspection methods, data reports, welding, or other related courses.

Technical Curriculum | 2 points if completed any
Examples include the following:

  • Graduation from an accredited technical school.
  • Possession of Power Engineering Certificate.
  • Possession of an Accredited Trade Certificate in such skills as a: Boilermaker, Mechanic, Steamfitter, Machinist, Millwright or Welder.
  • Completion of a military or merchant marine training course in the area of marine or stationary boilers or pressure vessels and NB-263 – Inservice and New Construction, Revision 3 7.
  • Possession of a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certificate from the American Welding Society or equivalent certification.

College/University | 2 points if completed any
Examples include the following:

  • Associate’s degree in science, mathematics or engineering.
  • Bachelor’s degree in science or mathematics.

College/University | 4 points if completed any
Examples include the following:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering.

One credit point may be assigned for each full year’s technical experience associated with boilers
and pressure vessels in the categories below.

  • Engineering or design review.
  • Manufacturing, including fabrication methods or processes, in either shop or field.
  • Responsibility for the operation of the boiler(s) exceeding 50,000 lbs. of steam per hour total capacity.
  • Responsibility for the performance of repairs, alterations, or maintenance of boilers or pressure vessels.
  • Involvement with quality control systems related to boiler or pressure vessel manufacturing, repair or alteration in either shop or field.
  • Responsibility for the inspection of boilers or pressure vessels either in service or during construction, including either shop or field.
  • Qualifications as an NDE examiner of boiler and pressure vessels meeting ASNT Level II or III (qualified by examination) or equivalent qualifications.

Credit for concurrent experience in two or more categories will be limited to the experience in one category. For example, consider an individual who has been employed by a repair organization for the past two years as a quality control manager. The individual is also qualified as a Level II NDE examiner.

Required Course Material

Participants are required to obtain and bring to the course the following Most up-to-date ASME Code Books which may be purchased from:

ASME
P.O. Box 2300
Fairfield, New Jersey 07007-2300
Phone: US & Canada: 800-843-2763
Email: infocentral@asme.org
www.asme.org

  • Section I - Rules for Construction of Power Boilers
  • Section IV - Rules for Construction of Heating Boilers
  • Section VIII - Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels Division I
  • ASME/ANSI - B31.1 - Power Piping
  • ASME CSD-1 - Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers
  • NB-263-RCI-1 - Rules for Commissioned Inspectors (Free download)

Participants are also required to obtain and bring to the course the National Board Inspection Code (NBIC) books part 1 & 2 and the NB-410 Boiler/Feedwater Guidelines. NB-410 is a free download. A copy will also be provided for you in class. NBIC 1 & 2 codebooks may be purchased from:

The National Board of Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspectors
1055 Crupper Avenue
Columbus, OH 43229
Phone: 614-888-8320
www.nationalboard.org

Supplemental Course Materials

PRE-COURSE STUDY GUIDE: AVAILABLE FROM IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Part 1 | For many individuals wanting to become a commissioned Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector and sit for the National Board Exam, the uncertainty of what to expect on the exam and what material might be covered in a preparatory course can make preparation for either somewhat difficult. Ivy Tech Community College has developed this guide to give a good overview of general concepts needed
to be successful in the preparatory class.

It is intended to emphasize the importance of being familiar with the ASME codes (I, IV, VIII [Div. I], ASME/ANSI B31.1, and ASME CDS-1) and the practical application of the industry. The actual course content is more in-depth and very intense. Also, it is very important that the participant has sufficient mathematical competencies. Understanding basic algebra and being able to work with the transformation of formulas and order of operations is important. We do not want to discourage your participation in our course, but we do want you to be fully aware of the aspects of the course so that all parties will benefit. If the materials in the Pre-Course Study Guide should present problems, we suggest you discuss it with your company and supervisor or call this office for further guidance as to attending the course.

Part 2 | This section of the guide focuses on math concepts, order of operation and transposition of formulas, which are the major math areas needed for passing the National Board Exam. An electronic version of the guide is included in your course tuition. Paper copies of the study guide may be purchased at the price listed below. Shipping and handling charges in the U.S. are included in the price. Copyrighted electronic printing rights are limited to one electronic printing.
Electronic Copy...............Included in course costs
Paper Copy......................$39.00/copy

BOILER OPERATOR’S GUIDE
Individuals new to the Boiler and Pressure Vessel industry may need help understanding the basics of the industry. This hard-bound book is a good introduction to many of the concepts individuals might need as they proceed toward becoming a credentialed inspector and taking the National Board Exam.
Available through an online bookstore.

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