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Mechanical Plant Inspection: Scqf Level 6

Mechanical Plant Inspection: Scqf Level 6

About this course

This course is a Credit Rated course which leads to a formal qualification upon completion. The course is recognised within the SCQF framework and contributes to an individual’s Continued Professional Development (CPD).

Practical Content 40% Theoretical Content 60%

Target Audience

Engineers, Technicians and Supervisors with a mechanical engineering background in mechanical maintenance who have responsibility for integrity management or inspection.

Key Learning Outcomes

Understand safe working practices.
Demonstrate the ability to prepare area for work.
Apply a performance and condition test of a mechanical plant.
Understand the basic principles of mechanical plant inspection.

Course Content

Levels of competence and Certification of individuals and inspection bodies to BS EN 17020
Duties & responsibilities of inspectors
Description of types of plant included in the inspection scope and associated inspection requirements
Statutory Regulations/Instruments, standards and codes relevant to inspection/ integrity management
Inspection techniques, aids and NDE methods
Materials of construction, failure mechanisms, equipment fault modes
Inspection & maintenance strategies, including Risk & Reliability Based models
Pressure Vessel & Piping Inspection to API510 & API570, methodology, defect/damage assessment and recording/ reporting of data & anomalies
Pressure testing methods, procedures, standards & codes and witnessing requirements
Inspection & testing of valves
Performance standards & written schemes of examination for safety critical equipment/ systems on offshore installations, PFEER
Safety Case Regulations, DCR & Verification written schemes and Pressure Systems Safety Regulations.

Assessment

Each delegate will undertake an open book multiple-choice examination paper to demonstrate they have achieved the key learning outcomes detailed above.

Certification

SCQF Credit Rated Certificate.

Required Instructor Qualification/Experience

SVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Minimum 5 years relevant industry experience
A1 or equivalent Workplace Assessor
ASET approved Training Instructor

Min/Max Delegates

2/6, course duration and times may vary depending on delegate numbers.

Special Requirements

Delegates are required to supply their own PPE.
PPE Requirements: Safety Footwear, Coveralls, Safety Glasses, Gloves

Notes to Customers

To set up a course specifically for your company or if the advertised dates above are not suitable, please contact the ASET Customer Service Team to enquire about additional dates.

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Dolphin Drilling

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Modec Production Services Ghana

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RelyOn Nutec

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Spirit Energy Production UK Limited

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RelyOn Nutec

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RelyOn Nutec

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Private Delegate

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Hexion UK

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INEOS FPS Ltd

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Private Delegate

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Bureau Veritas

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RelyOn Nutec

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Trinity House

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RFL Electrical

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John James Penman
CNR International

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Bluewater Services UK

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NIIT

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TAQA Bratani Ltd

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RelyOn Nutec

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Dana Petroleum

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Petrofac Offshore Project and Engineering

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Saudi Aramco Rowan Offshore Drilling

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Christopher Fitzpatrick
NIIT

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Private Delegate

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SHELL UK

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Jamie Wilson
KCA Deutag Drilling

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Chris Catto
Subsea 7

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Gavin Kennedy
Dolphin Drilling

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RelyOn Nutec

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Diageo Malt Distilling

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RelyOn Nutec

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John Weston
RelyOn Nutec

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Josh Rae
Rubberatkins

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Nyall Robertson
RelyOn Nutec

Usual high standard of coaching and assessment - see you in 3 years!

Stephen Johnstone
Shell

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Tony Coyle
Harbour Energy

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Ben Adams
Dana Petroleum

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Darren Mcdonald
CNR International

Very well explained and detailed course, learnt a lot.

Connor Burnett
Stork Technical Services

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Macduff Shellfish Ltd

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Sparrows Group

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Strathclyde Partnership for Transport

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Steve Howarth
KCA Deutag Drilling Ltd

arine “Very good interaction with the class by lecturer. Toby is knowledgeable, experienced and informative individual. His teaching techniques and approach to the subject are clear and precise. Toby has the ability to share the knowledge, technical and practical experience at its best to the students. I will look forward to participating in DP courses in the future.

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RelyOn Nutec