ASME PLANT INSPECTOR LEVEL 1 COURSE

Overview

ASME Plant Inspector Level 1 Course provides the fundamental principles of the inspection, assessment and management of fixed pressure equipment. The content of the course is delivered in a systematic manner, from the inspection planning process to inspection practices and evaluation of the associated equipment. It is aimed at the upstream and downstream Petrochemical industry but is equally relevant to stakeholders from other sectors that utilise pressure equipment.

This intensive course covers the in-service inspection methodologies and requirements for piping, pressure vessels and above ground storage tanks.

Course Suitability:

A particularly invaluable course for;

– NDT Technicians/Inspectors
– Inspection/Integrity/Project Engineers
– Technical Assistants
– Project/Inspection Coordinators
– Plant Supervisors

Where & When Do I Sit The ASME Examination On Completion Of Training?

TRAINING AND EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS

The ASME Plant Inspector certificate examinations can only be taken following the relevant training course from an ASME-authorised training provider. The exams are taken after the course and administered by the training provider. For ASME L1 the exam consists of multiple-choice and written questions.

The ASME examination is held within the classroom on the 4th and final day of the course. Expect to receive your results within 5-7 days following successful course completion and your ASME certificate within 1-2 weeks later.

Module 1 – Introduction

Course overview
Reasons for inspection
Mechanical Integrity failures case studies

Module 2 – Risk Based Inspection (RBI)

Introduction to RBI
Relevant Codes and Standards
RBI Methodology
RBI Assessments
IOWs and the MOC processes

Module 3 – Engineering Materials And Basic Design Principles

Materials and their properties
Types of stresses and loadings

Module 4 – In-Service Piping Monitoring

Design of piping for pressure containment
Piping Classes per API 570
Common Damage Mechanisms
Principles of corrosion loops/circuits
Codes and Standards

Module 5 – In-Service Pressure Vessel Monitoring

Design of Pressure Vessels pressure containment
Static Head principle
Vessel Components – Shell/Nozzles/Supports/Head
Common Damage Mechanisms relating to pressure vessels
Assessing localised and general wall loss to API 510

Module 6 – Useful Remaining Life Assessments

Corrosion rate calculations
Remaining life calculation
Safe MAWP calculation
Inspection periods

Module 7 – In-Service Storage Tank Inspection

Design
Static Head principle
Tank Components – Shell/Floors/Roofs
Common Damage Mechanisms
Assessing wall loss to API 653
Determine maximum fill height

Module 8 – Testing And Examination

Pressure Testing
Leak Testing
NDE

Module 10 – Inspection Plans

Purposes of an inspection plan
Content of plan
Writing the plan

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Book	Course Location	Online Training Start Date	Classroom Training Dates	API Exam Deadline	API Exam Window	Price (exl of VAT)
Full	CATCH	N/A	17th - 20th November 2026	N/A	N/A	£1,980.00
	Hilton TECA Aberdeen	N/A	12th - 15th January 2027	N/A	N/A	£1,980.00
	Oaklands Hall Hotel, Grimsby	N/A	6th - 9th April 2027	N/A	N/A	£1,980.00
	Hilton TECA Aberdeen	N/A	15th - 18th June 2027	N/A	N/A	£1,980.00
	Hilton TECA Aberdeen	N/A	19th - 22nd October 2027	N/A	N/A	£1,980.00

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