ASME BPVC Section IX – Welding, Brazing and Fusing Qualifications
Inspection Academy’s ASME BPVC Section IX – Welding, Brazing and Fusing Qualifications course is designed to deliver practical, code-based training. The program covers all aspects of welding, brazing, and fusing procedure and performance qualifications, preparing professionals for certification and field readiness in the hydrocarbon, chemical, and related industries
| Level | Type |
| Beginner | Intermediate | Online |
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Training Overview
This course covers the requirements of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section IX related to qualification of welding procedures (WPS), procedure qualification records (PQR), and welder performance qualifications (WPQ). It focuses on essential, non-essential, and supplementary variables, as well as testing requirements and acceptance criteria
Objectives
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Understand ASME Section IX structure and requirements.
- Prepare and review WPS & PQR.
- Identify essential and supplementary variables.
- Understand qualification tests and acceptance criteria.
Materials Included
- Detailed lecture notes covering ASME BPVC Section IX requirements.
- Sample WPS, PQR, and WPQ documents.
- Practical case studies and real inspection examples.
- Course presentation slides (PDF).
- Exercises and quizzes for practice.
- Recorded sessions (if applicable).
- Certificate of completion
Target Audience
- Welding Engineers, Inspectors (API / QA-QC), NDT Engineers, and Fabrication Engineers.
Requirements / Instructions
- Basic knowledge of welding and fabrication is recommended.
- Suitable for engineers, inspectors, and technical professionals.
- No prior experience with ASME Section IX required.
- Participants are encouraged to engage in discussions and practical exercises.
- Access to a laptop for reviewing codes and solving exercises is preferred.
- Commitment to complete assignments and case studies.
- Willingness to work on real WPS/PQR examples and case studies
Instructors
Eng. Mahmoud Shokr
Senior Inspection Engineer
Training Agenda
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ASME IX
Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Eng. Mahmoud Shokr