BPVC Section III — Main Fabrication, Inspection and Test Requirements
Fabrication, inspection and test rules of Section III — Appreciation and Interpretation (Ed. 2023).
Who is this course for?
QA/QC engineers, inspectors, welding coordinators and fabrication managers supplying ASME Section III equipment.
Learning objectives — by the end of this course you will be able to:
- Apply Section III welding qualification (types and processes permitted; requirements for welding procedure qualification; required certification / records)
- Apply rules governing making, examining and repairing welds (welded joints; welding of attachments; repair of weld metal defects; heat treatment / PWHT)
- Apply Article NB-2000 "Material" — Section III examination requirements for plate, forging, pipe and welding consumables
- Apply Article NB-5000 "Examination" — general requirements; time of examination; weld edge preparation; examination of welds; personnel qualification; procedure demonstration
- Cross-reference ASME V content applicable to Section III jobs
- Apply Article NB-6000 "Testing" — scope, time, preparation and execution of pressure testing
Course contents
- Welding qualification under Section III
- Rules for making welded joints and attachments
- Repair of weld metal defects and PWHT
- NB-2000 material examination requirements
- NB-5000 examination programme
- ASME V content applicable to Section III
- NB-6000 pressure testing
- Documentation and N-stamp records
Requirements to access the course
Familiarity with Section III (CP-020 or equivalent) and Section IX welding is recommended.
Delivery method
In-person course — at a date and location agreed with you, or at a venue indicated by us in accordance with the C&P calendar. Course materials include the delegate handout (PDF). Selected introductory presentations can also be delivered by distance learning.
Certificate
All attendees receive a course attendance certificate. Auditor-grade courses include a final examination — successful candidates receive a qualified-pass certificate aligned with the audit qualification requirements of ISO 19011.