Visual Inspection Procedures

A proper high pressure cylinder visual inspection course will show a user/inspector what conditions are acceptable and what conditions could be dangerous. The course also helps guide the user/inspector on what the next steps are to ensure safety. Each type of cylinder has unique characteristics which must be monitored to ensure its structural integrity.

This Cylinder Inspection Course is designed to promote safety in the care and maintenance of high-pressure scuba cylinders. The VIP program is intended to demonstrate to the scuba industry, a need to meet and exceed the minimum standards established by the Code of Federal Regulations. In addition, it is intended to train inspectors in the proper handling, filling, and inspection techniques, including the identification of the various defective conditions that can lead to cylinder rejection or condemnation. The course will also cover the operation and repair of valves, cleaning and maintenance and the operation of high pressure compressor systems.

 

note: the SDI VIP certification counts towards a single specialty rating to achieve the SDI Advanced Diver Development Program.

The SDI Visual Inspections Procedures course takes an in-depth look at all of the following and more:

  • Purpose
    • Legal requirements, standards of the community
  • Safe handling of cylinders
    • Fill station operator rules and recommendations
    • Identification of the various cylinder markings
    • Legal/illegal filling requirements
    • Filling procedures
  • Tools and their uses
  • Visual inspection indications
    • Proper identification of the various defect conditions
  • Criteria for rejection and condemnation of a cylinder
    • Define the criteria for cylinder rejection
    • Define the criteria for condemning a cylinder
  • Other services
    • Valve inspection and cleaning
    • Compressor operations
    • oxygen cleaning
  • The basis for cylinder cleaning
  • Visual inspection procedures
    • Step by step walk-through of the inspection process

This course is for individuals that:

  • Wish to know more about the visual inspection procedures used in the compressed gas industry (not just scuba)
  • Wish to know how to properly handle high pressure cylinders
  • Will be working with high pressure cylinders as part of their employment

Course fees cover

  • SDI eLearning, classroom hands-on training, certificate of completion, certification card.
  • OSHA, CFR, DOT NFPA & CGA compliant instruction
  • Approximately 4-6 hours of classroom and hands-on demonstrations
  • Requalification required every three (3) years.

Student Provides

All of the equipment required for training is included in the course however, if a student intends to conduct cylinder inspections, it may be necessary to purchase appropriate tools, forms and equipment.

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