Course Credential Standard: Credentials other than the program/discipline standard that may appropriately qualify one to teach a specific course. Examples might include a licensure, certification, specialty coursework, etc. specific to the single course.Professional Certification: A certificate by an external state, regional, national, or international agency that attests to significant breadth and depth of knowledge within a field of study.Instructor Credentials:Instructor #1 Electronics Technical Training School-Rantoul, Illinois Vietnam War Veteran Electronics Servicing Diploma-Commercial Trades Institute-Chicago, Illinois First Line Supervisor Course-Mt. Vernon, Indiana Private Pilot Ground School and License-Carmi, Illinois API 510 certificate-Dallas, Texas API 653 Certificate-Dallas, Texas National Board-certified AI, IS with R Endorsement Master Trainer Certificate-Aurora, Colorado- Pankoff Training Systems Studied Technical Training at Indiana State University-Terre Haute, Indiana Operator/Foreman/General Foreman-General Electric Company 35 years Pressure vessel Officer-General Electric Company-7 years Boiler Inspector, State of Indiana-3 years Boiler Pressure Vessel Inspector-The Hartford Steam Boiler-16 years.Instructor #2 BS Civil Engineering at the University of Illinois, Urbana Campus with a focus on Structures MBA University of Phoenix, Salt Lake City Campus Post Graduate Classes at the University of Akron, Akron, Ohio; University of Santa Clara, Santa Clara, CA; Utah State University, Logan, UT; University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN Additional Training completed includes API 510, API 653, API 579, API 520/521, Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), National Board Inspector Supervisor Professional Engineering License in California and Indiana 41 years of experience across multiple industries, Fossil Power Generation, Nuclear Power Generation, Solid Rocket Motors with the last 27 years focused on boilers and pressure vessel inspection and repair. Passed National Board Examination in 1994 and Inservice Inspection examination in 2019

Course requires High School Diploma or Equivalent & work experience of 2-3 years, preferred.

Must possess a working knowledge of algebra, particularly transposition of formulas and order of operations. (See additional details below for information about the Certification Examqualifications upon completion of the course.)

PARTICIPANT’S QUALIFICATIONS

Each participant should demonstrate an aptitude for understanding the ASME Codes technical content and practical applications and the ability to solve mathematical problems as required by the industry. In order to qualify as a National Board Commissioned Inspector and sit for the National Board Exam, an applicant must have, as a minimum, a high school education (12 years or equivalent) and must meet the following criteria (5 points total)EDUCATION (1 CREDIT MINIMUM, 4 CREDITS MAXIMUM)Technical Training in Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspection (1 pt. maximum)

Examples include the following:

Continuing Education: Completion of a course in at least one (1) of the following (or related) subjects: quality systems, engineering, fabrication methods, nondestructive examination or inspection. The course(s) may be web based, a correspondence course or conducted in a classroom.

Code Courses: Completion of a course on knowledge, understanding and general structure of the National Board Inspection Code (NBIC) Part 1, 2 or 3 or other codes or related standards, such as the ASME Code or other international code of construction.

National Board Conducted Courses: Completion of course on basic inspection methods, data reports, welding or other related courses. Technical Curriculum 

Examples include the following: Graduation from an accredited technical school. Possession of Power Engineering Certificate. Completion of a military or merchant marine training course in the area of marine or stationary boilers or pressure vessels. and NB-263 – Inservice and New Construction, Revision 3 7. College/UniversityExamples include the following: Associate’s degree in science, mathematics or engineering. Bachelor’s degree in science or mathematics. Bachelor’s degree in engineering. EXPERIENCE (1 CREDIT MINIMUM, 4 CREDITS MAXIMUM) One (1) credit point may be assigned for each full year’s technical experience associated with boilers and pressure vessels in the categories below. Engineering or design review. Manufacturing, including fabrication methods or processes, in either shop or field. Responsibility for the operation of boiler(s) exceeding 50,000 lbs. of steam per hour total capacity. Responsibility for the performance of repairs, alterations or maintenance of boilers or pressure vessels. Involvement with quality control systems related to boiler or pressure vessel manufacturing, repair or alteration in either shop or field. Responsibility for inspection of boilers or pressure vessels either inservice or during construction, including either shop or field. Qualifications as an NDE examiner of boiler and pressure vessels meeting ASNT Level II or III (qualified by examination) or equivalent qualifications.

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