Cylinder Visual Inspection Course

Course details

ABOUT THIS COURSE
In accordance with IMCA D 018 Revision 1, the Initial, Periodic Examination, Testing and Certification of Diving Plant and Equipment, detail sheet , requires bailout bottles to have a thorough internal and external visual examination every 6 months by a competent person.

Recent industry reports and safety flashes suggest that this has on several occasions not been carried out properly or accordingly to the correct standard. Indeed, it is very unlikely that even though the inspection has been carried out by a person deemed competent according to the categorisation in IMCA D 018, that such a person has not received the necessary training to understand the complexities of visual inspection. In brief, if the competent person does not know what he is looking for, how can he examine a cylinder and state it is fit for service?

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• To enable participants to know which examination standard applies to which cylinders and how to interpret the requirements of such a standard
• To be able to understand the different types of faults, defects & corrosion render a cylinder fit or unfit for use
• To learn and perform the dismantle and re-fit pillar valves safely
• Having confidence to certify a cylinder as fit for service

COURSE CONTENTS

• Understanding of pressure and forces involved
• The use of specialist tools and equipment required
• The inspection standards and the identification of fail/pass criteria
• The safe working practices, procedures and methodology

BENEFITS
It serves as a competency development for technicians from any industry using high pressure cylinders as well as other professionals who are involved in certification of cylinders. It provides the technicians the ability to visually inspect cylinders and identify the potential defects correctly. Thereby eliminating the potential catastrophic failures and associated hazards. Competency certificate also enhances employer/client confidence.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
The course is suitable for Commercial Divers, Recreational Divers, Recreational Diving Instructors, Commercial Diving Supervisors, Life Support Technicians, Dive Technicians, Technical Managers, Technicians from any industry using high pressure cylinders and others who are involved in certification of cylinders.

ASSESSMENT
Upon successful course completion and passing the examination and practical assessment, delegates will be awarded with the KBA Training Centre competence certificate of training. Updated on 16 August, 2019