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WHY CHOOSE CASTI
OUR STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE

While other trainers may tell you "when taking inspector's certification exams, a pass is a pass, at
CASTI we believe in excellence and becoming the best inspector that you can be. That is why CASTIs
motto is:
Well help prepare you not only to pass the exam, but to also be a better inspector!
ONCE A CASTI CUSTOMER, ALWAYS A CASTI CUSTOMER
We take great pride in providing you with the best possible customer experience. Once you have taken
one of our training courses, you will see just what our customers mean when they rave about our
unparalleled quality and commitment.
CASTI MEANS QUALITY
CASTI always strives to meet and exceed the existing and growing customer needs of engineering codes
and standards training with new and innovative courses and delivery methods.
The training provided by CASTI allows you to gain thorough knowledge of the most up-to-date codes,
regulations, technological advances, resources, and trends. With a better understanding of the important
underlying principles behind codes and standards, you and your company will gain efficiencies and avoid
costly errors.
CASTI's training is 100% original content designed specifically for you. Our training courses go far
beyond the literary words of Code documents by explaining specific Code paragraphs and related
interpretations to provide guidance where a close study of the Code, on its own, may not produce a clear
conclusion. We strengthen learner understanding by answering every question relating to the code and
particularly focusing on the why. We reinforce learning with workshops and practical problems based on
real-life examples drawn from the extensive on-the-job experience of our qualified and knowledgeable
instructors.
THE CASTI LEARNING ADVANTAGE (CLA)
The CASTI Learning Advantage (CLA) training system introduces a progressive new series of hybrid
training courses that combines pre-classroom online learning, in-classroom instructor-led learning, and
post-classroom online learning. CLA courses provide exceptional value, not only in the amount and
quality of the content but also by providing the opportunity to maximize learning while minimalizing time
away from work. CLA courses reach beyond lecture-style training. They feature practical examples,
workshops, detailed solutions, and interactive learning to provide our customers with knowledge that they
can retain throughout their career.
CASTI AND YOUR CAREER
Whether you are new to codes and standards, wanting to expand your understanding, or looking to
further your career, CASTI has a course for you. CASTI is committed to being with you every step of the
way. We are in the business of building careers, not just offering training courses. Let us help you on your
path to success, see our CASTI Career Path for more information on what you need to:
GET CERTIFIED, GET HIRED, AND GET AHEAD.
Codes and Standards Training Institute (CASTI)

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CONTENTS
CASTI POLICIES, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS
CASTI: A WORLD LEADER IN CODES AND STANDARDS TRAINING
IN-HOUSE TRAINING SOLUTIONS
BENEFITS OF TRAINING
CASTI CAREER PATH ADVISOR
CASTI CAREER PATH SUMMARY
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ABOUT CASTI TRAINING COURSES
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INTRODUCTION TO ASME PRESSURE EQUIPMENT CODES

ASME SECTION VIII, DIVISION 1 CODE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS (CDR) FOR PRESSURE VESSELS
ASME SECTION VIII, DIVISION 1 MATERIALS FABRICATION, INSPECTION, AND
TESTING (MFIT) REQUIREMENTS FOR PRESSURE VESSELS
ASME B31.3 CODE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS (CDR) FOR PROCESS PIPING
ASME B31.3 MATERIALS FABRICATION, INSPECTION, AND TESTING (MFIT) REQUIREMENTS
FOR PROCESS PIPING
ASME SECTION IX: CARBON/ALLOY STEELS WELDING CODES AND METALLURGY
WELDING FUNDAMENTALS
API 650 WELDED TANKS FOR OIL STORAGE
API RP 571 DAMAGE MECHANISMS AFFECTING FIXED EQUIPMENT IN THE REFINING INDUSTRY
API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 FITNESS FOR SERVICE
CSA Z662 CONSTRUCTION AND INSPECTION REQUIRED FOR PIPELINES
NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 PARTS 1 & 2 AND NACE MR0103
API 510 PRESSURE VESSEL INSPECTOR EXAM PREPARATION
API 570 PIPING INSPECTOR EXAM PREPARATION
API 653 ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANK INSPECTOR EXAM PREPARATION
AWS CERTIFIED WELDING INSPECTOR (CWI) EXAM PREPARATION
CSA W178.2 LEVEL 1 EXAM PREPARATION
CSA W178.2 LEVEL 2 EXAM PREPARATION
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ABOUT CASTI ONLINE COURSES
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IN-SERVICE PRESSURE VESSEL INSPECTOR CERTIFICATION

CODE ENDORSEMENT EXAM PREPARATION FOR CSA W178.2 LEVEL 1 & 2
CODE ENDORSEMENT EXAM PREPARATION FOR AWS CWI
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ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS
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TRAINING COURSES REGISTRATION, REFUND, AND DISCOUNT POLICIES
All registration cancellations or transfers will be charged a $100 processing fee.

Payment by Purchase Order submission constitutes a contract between the customer and CASTI
wherefore paymentas per CASTI's Registration, Refund, and Discount Policiesis the responsibility of
the customer. Payment by Cheque or Purchase Order is due upon the receipt of the invoice and must be
received by CASTI no later than three weeks prior to the course start date.
Registration cancellations received in writing ten or more full business days before the course start date
will receive a refund, less a $100 processing fee.
Registration cancellations received in writing between two to ten full business days before the course start
date will receive a credit, less a $100 processing fee. All credits are valid for one year from the course
start date. Credits will not be extended or refunded under any circumstances. Credits are issued to the
original purchaser only. Credits are not transferable. Only the original purchaser may use the credit and
only while the credit is valid.
Registration transfer requests received in writing two or more full business days before the course start
date will receive a credit, less a $100 processing fee. All credits are valid for one year from the course
start date. Credits will not be extended or refunded under any circumstances. Credits are issued to the
original purchaser only. Credits are not transferable. Only the original purchaser may use the credit and
only while the credit is valid.
Absolutely no refunds or credits are given for registration cancellations with less notice than two full
business days.
Absolutely no refunds or credits for no-shows. This policy extends for the entire length of each course,
such that if the customer does not attend any part or all of the course, CASTI is not liable for any missed
content, including but not limited to all training materials.
All registration cancellation, transfer, or substitution requests must be received in writing via email to
casti@casti.ca and all requests must be confirmed via email reply from CASTI. Only cancellations,
transfers, or substitutions that have been confirmed by CASTI will be honoured.
In the event that the original purchaser cannot attend, an attendee substitution may be requested.
Requests for attendee substitution must be received in writing by CASTI at least two full business days
prior to the course start date. All substitutions are subject to written approval from CASTI. Substitutions
will only be considered upon request of the original purchaser. Discounts for multiple course registrations
are not valid in the event of substitutions and such discounts will be revoked. All outstanding registration
fees resulting from revocation of discounts must be paid before the course start date.
A full (i.e., 100%) of the registration fee will be refunded for courses cancelled or postponed by CASTI.
CASTI reserves the right to postpone or cancel any course(s) and/or change instructors at any time.
CASTI shall not be responsible for the delay or failure to perform any of the terms and conditions or other
activities if such delay or failure is caused by strike, war, act of God, circumstances beyond the control of
CASTI, or force majeure.
Registration signifies acceptance that CASTI will not be held liable for any costs or fees incurred by
registrants for travel, accommodation, and other expenses should a course be postponed, cancelled, or
otherwise modified.
CASTI offers course discounts to individuals who register in multiple courses. The same individual must
be attending all courses within the same calendar year to qualify for a discount. Discounts are based on
descending value of courseshighest priced course is paid in full and additional course registrations will
receive a 5% discount

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CLA REFUND POLICY FOR HYBRID CLA TRAINING COURSES

In addition to the items listed above, the following items apply to all training courses with an online component:
Once your pre-classroom online learning account has been accessed:

o cancellations received in writing ten or more full business days before the in-classroom course
start date will receive a refund, less a 25% fee.
o cancellations or transfers received in writing between two to ten full business days before the inclassroom course start date will receive a credit valid for one year, less a 25% fee. The original
registrant and the new transferred registrant must be from the same company.
For all CLA courses where pre-classroom online learning accounts have NOT been accessed:
o cancellations received in writing ten or more full business days before the in-classroom course
start date will receive a refund, less a $100 cancellation fee.
o cancellations or transfers received in writing between two to ten full business days before the inclassroom course start date will receive a credit valid for one year, less a $100 fee. The original
registrant and the new transferred registrant must be from the same company.
All credits are valid for one year from the date the cancellation is received in writing. Credits will not be extended
or refunded under any circumstance. Credits are transferrable provided the original registrant and the new
transferred registrant are from the same company.
CLA REFUND POLICY FOR ONLINE CLA TRAINING COURSES
For all CLA online-only courses where the online learning account has NOT been accessed, cancellations
received in writing ten or fewer business days after the registration date will receive a full refund, less a
$100 processing fee.
Absolutely no refunds or credits for cancellations after ten full business days.
Absolutely no refunds or credits will be given after the online learning account has been accessed.
Printing is not allowed.
PO registrations will not be given the passcode until payment is received.
CASTI EXAM PREPARATION GUARANTEE POLICY

Customers who are unsuccessful in achieving a passing mark with the API ICP, AWS CWI, CSA W178.2 Welding
Inspector, or Alberta Welding Examiner exams after taking the related CASTI hybrid exam preparation course will
be offered a 50% discount to retake the same course again, provided all of the following requirements are met:
All of the pre-classroom online lessons were fully completed and all answers submitted online prior to the
start of in-classroom training.
100% attendance at the classroom training.
All of the post-classroom training is fully completed and all answers submitted online prior to the exam
date.
This offer is limited to the first available course where seating is available.
Final approval for registration under the CASTI Exam Preparation Guarantee Policy is given at the sole discretion
of Codes and Standards Training Institute (CASTI).

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MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CLA PRE-CLASSROOM ONLINE STUDY
Broadband internet connection

Windows Vista (or higher)
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 (or higher) or Mozilla Firefox 19 (or higher)
Adobe Reader XI
Note 1: Currently we do not support Mac computers or tablets.
Note 2: Use of Adobe software may have additional system requirements. Please refer to the
Adobe specifications provided with your Adobe software or visit the Adobe website at
www.adobe.com for more information.
E-DOCUMENT ORDERS POLICY
E-document purchases are not eligible for refund, credit, or exchange.

CASTI e-documents are available as single-user license products only. All CASTI e-document
publications are protected by copyright. You are permitted to install your CASTI e-document ONE time on
ONE computer only. When installed, your e-document cannot be moved to or accessed from any other
computer(s). Please be sure to select an appropriate computer to install your CASTI e-document.
You are responsible for ensuring that firewalls or other software/hardware configurations do not prevent
the CASTI e-document software from authorizing the installation online. CASTI cannot provide technical
support for your firewall configuration. Please contact your firewall provider or network technical support
personnel to resolve such issues.
If the CASTI e-document PDF file is removed from the licensed computer for any reason, CASTI is not
responsible for replacing the e-document. However, at CASTI's sole discretion, a one-time reinstallation
may be authorized for current e-document editions only. Outdated or replaced editions will not be
supported.
CASTI is not responsible for the replacement of e-documents lost, stolen, or damaged due to software,
hardware, and/or operating system issues that render e-documents inoperable or inaccessible. CASTI is
not responsible for the replacement of e-documents lost or damaged due to removal, deletion, or
overwriting of e-documents whether accidental or intentional. CASTI is also not responsible for the
replacement of e-documents when the computer on which the e-document has been installed is replaced,
reformatted, updated, or changed in any manner.
You are permitted to create a single hard copy of your CASTI e-document by printing a copy of it from the
computer on which you choose to install the e-document. This is the only way you may create a hard
copy of your CASTI e-document. You may not create any additional hard copies through any means; you
may not print subsequent copies and you may not photocopy your single hard copy. You may create your
single hard copy at any time after purchasing the e-document; however, CASTI will only provide technical
support to help you do so within 30 days of your purchase.
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR E-DOCUMENTS
Internet connection (broadband recommended). (An internet connection is required to download and
install your e-book and e-document.)
FileOpen Plugin must be installed: http://plugin.fileopen.com
Currently we do not support Mac computers or tablets
This software must only be installed on a desktop or laptop hard drive
100 MB free disk space
Adobe Reader XI
Note 1: Please consult your companys IT department if installing E-Document(s) on a company
computer.

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PRINT DOCUMENT ORDERS - SHIPPING AND REFUND POLICY
ABSOLUTELY NO RETURNS ACCEPTED on document orders.

Courier services will NOT ship to P.O. Boxes. Please provide a valid street address for shipping.
CASTI is not responsible for lost or damaged shipping. All claims for shipping loss or damage must be
directed to appropriate courier service.
Please allow two business days to process your document order. Shipping times will vary depending on
your location.
All documents are printed on three-hole-punched paper and are delivered as a shrink-wrapped set.
Documents are stamped for exam use.
All prices are subject to change without notice.
PRIVACY POLICY
Codes and Standards Training Inc. (CASTI) and CASTI Publishing Inc. have developed our privacy and records
policy in full conformance with Alberta's Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. We are committed
to providing our customers with optimum service while protecting their privacy and safeguarding their personal
information.
Student records are kept for a minimum of six years and, at the discretion of CASTI, these records may be
destroyed thereafter. Student records are released only after a written request is received by the student. Records
are not released to third parties without the written permission of the student. CASTI does not sell, rent, give, or
share customer information to third parties.
While our web site provides links to other related web sites, we are not responsible or liable for the information or
the privacy practices on other sites. We suggest that you read the privacy statements on each web site that you
visit.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

COPYRIGHT
2013 Codes and Standards Training Institute (CASTI).
All rights reserved. All CASTI course materials are the property of CASTI and CASTI Publishing Inc. The
materials are copyrighted and protected under Canadian and International copyright laws. Copying any CASTI
materials without written permission from CASTI is illegal. No part of CASTI notebooks covered by copyright laws
may be reproduced or used in any form or by any meansgraphic, electronic, or mechanical, including
photocopying, recording, taping, information storage, or retrieval systemswithout the written permission of
CASTI.
INTENT OF ATTENDANCE
The course text and materials supplied to attendees at CASTI courses are prepared and issued for the attendee's
sole use. Use of CASTI materials and training methods in any form for training personnel, other than fully paid
attendees of CASTI courses, is strictly forbidden.
All employees of companies offering any form of training in areas that are the same or similar to the training
provided by CASTI are strictly prohibited from attending a CASTI course and subsequently presenting the same
or similar courses for any reason and under any circumstances, or any other form of obtaining and using CASTI
training materials or methods. Committing any of these acts without written permission from CASTI is a violation
of these Terms and Conditions, and will be dealt with through legal actions. Attendance at our courses or sending
attendees to our courses constitutes full acceptance of these Terms and Conditions and no other Terms and
Conditions contained in purchase orders, requisitions, or other documents shall supersede these Terms and
Conditions under any circumstance.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The material presented herein has been prepared for the general information of the reader and should not be
used or relied upon for specific applications without first securing competent technical advice. Nor should it be
used as a replacement for current complete engineering codes and standards. In fact, CASTI highly recommends
that the appropriate, current engineering codes and standards be reviewed in detail prior to any decision making.
Codes, standards, and technology constantly change. Information delivered in CASTI courses and contained in
course materials is based on the best available information obtained by CASTI and its instructors at the time of
the course. While the material in all CASTI notebooks was prepared with great effort and is believed to be
technically correct, CASTI and its staff do not represent or warrant the material's suitability for any general or
specific use and assume no liability or responsibility of any kind in connection with the information therein. CASTI
is in no way responsible for subsequent use regardless of intention. Nothing in the CASTI notebooks shall be
construed as a defense against any alleged infringement of letters of patents, copyright, or trademark, or as
defense against liability for such infringement.
CASTI maintains a high standard of professionalism in its commitment against discrimination based on gender,
ethnicity, religion, age, disability, socioeconomic status, and/or sexual orientation.
CASTI reserves the right to revise these policies, terms, and conditions at any time without notice.

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A WORLD LEADER
In Codes and Standards Training
Codes and Standards Training Institute (CASTI) was founded in 1982 when John E. Bringas, P.Eng., taught our
first course in welding metallurgy. Since then, CASTI has presented over 1,500 courses internationally,
specializing in the area of engineering codes and standards (e.g., API, ASME, ASTM, CSA, NACE, ISO, etc.).
The CASTI instructor staff includes members of many codes and standards committees, as well as globallyrecognized professional engineers with international accreditations.
CASTI technical courses are developed for inspectors, engineers, technologists, designers, supervisors,
maintenance, and quality assurance personnel who work for owners-users such as petrochemical plants,
refineries, gas plants, power plants, oil/gas pipelines, pulp and paper mills, municipalities, or those who work for
engineering procurement companies, inspection companies, fabricators, and regulators in governing jurisdictions.
OUR INSTRUCTIONAL PHILOSOPHY
To ensure the highest quality education, all courses are developed and taught by highly knowledgeable and
experienced instructors who are or have been Code committee members. As an IACET Training Provider, CASTI
training ensures course development, delivery, and evaluation in accordance with the IACET Standard 1, which is
recognized worldwide (http://www.iacet.org/iacet-standard/ansiiacet-standard). We not only teach "what" is in the
Code or Standard, but, more importantly, "why" it is there.
TUITION TAX CREDIT
CASTI is a certified educational institution approved by the Minister of Human Resources and Social
Development Canada. Accordingly, students may claim the fees paid to CASTI for purposes of the Tuition,
Education and Textbook Tax Credits, provided that all appropriate criteria for eligibility have been met. Please
contact the Canada Revenue Agency to inquire about your specific eligibility.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEU)
CASTI is an Authorized Provider for the International Association for Continuing
Education and Training (IACET), 8405 Greensboro Drive, Suite 800, McLean,
VA 22102. In obtaining this approval, CASTI has demonstrated that it complies
with the ANSI/IACET Standards, which are widely recognized as standards of
good practice internationally. As a result of their Authorized Provider
membership status, CASTI is authorized to offer IACET CEUs for its programs
that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standards. One CEU is equal to ten contact
hours of participation in an organized continuing education experience under
responsible sponsorship, capable direction, and qualified instruction. Only
IACET Authorized Providers, who undergo a strict evaluation by continuing
education peers, can award the IACET CEU. For APEGGA members, one CEU
is equal to ten professional development hours.
SPECIAL DISCOUNTS
First course Full price
Additional courses 5% discount
CASTI offers discounts to individuals who register in multiple courses. The same individual must be attending all
courses within the calendar year to qualify for a discount. Discounts are based on descending value of courses
the highest-priced course is paid in full, and then additional course registrations will receive a 5% discount.
CASTI offers a 10% discount for group bookings of five participants or more. The individuals in a group must be
attending the same course in order to qualify. Contact CASTI to learn more.
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IN-HOUSE TRAINING
CUSTOMIZED TRAINING SOLUTIONS
ADVANTAGES OF IN-HOUSE TRAINING
In-house training is a cost-effective way to provide customized training for small groups or whole departments
with the convenience of having training done at your facility or a nearby site to accommodate your staff
schedules.
CASTI training allows you to gain thorough knowledge of the most up-to-date codes, regulations, technological
advances, resources, and trends. With better understanding of the important underlying principles behind codes
and standards, your company will gain efficiencies and avoid costly errors.
CASTI can adapt the content of any of our standard open-enrollment courses to suit your requirements or we can
develop a custom course specifically targeting your companys needs. In addition, you may wish to include your
companys QMS, WPR, and other such documents to tailor the training to your everyday operations.
WHY CHOOSE CASTI?
CASTI has presented over 1,500 courses internationally, specializing in the area of engineering codes and
standards (e.g., API, ASME, ASTM, CSA, NACE, ISO, etc.). The CASTI instructor staff includes members of
many codes and standards committees as well as globally-recognized professional engineers with international
accreditations.
With over 40 different courses, CASTI has become a world leader in the field of codes and standards training.
A COST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SOLUTION
CASTIs training instructors are prepared to travel to your site to present your course. As a result, our in-house
training service allows customers to make significant financial savings on items such as staff accommodation and
travel, as well as venue costs.
To add to these savings, CASTI Learning Advantage (CLA) online lessons are also available to allow more
content coverage; in addition, course delivery is convenient for your staff so there are minimal disruptions to your
everyday business.
INSTRUCTOR AVAILABILITY & TRAINING DATES
To avoid disappointment, CASTI recommends booking in-house training courses at least six months in advance.
This will help in securing instructor availability for dates suitable to your schedule.
We welcome your no-obligation inquiry to discuss your exact training needs.
NEXT STEP
For inquiries, please complete the In-House Training Request Form. A CASTI representative will contact you to
discuss the details of your training request as soon as possible.
Including any specific topics of interest and the goals you wish to achieve through training is helpful to provide,
along with the background (job title and level of experience) of the individuals you would like to train, the number
of people you would like to train, and the approximate dates you would like to deliver the training program. A
representative will contact you to discuss how we may assist you.

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IN-HOUSE TRAINING REQUEST FORM

CONTACT INFORMATION
Name: ________________________________________________________________________________
Job Title/Company: ______________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________
Telephone Number: ____________________________ Email Address: ___________________________
If you are an Administrator, please fill in the contact information below for the Technical Lead/Engineer
who is best able to answer technical questions regarding the course being requested.
Lead Technical/Engineer Name: ____________________________________________________________
Job Title/Company: ______________________________________________________________________
Telephone Number: ____________________________ Email Address: ___________________________
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
yes
Are you requesting a standard course (courses outlined in this catalogue)?
no
Which CASTI course is your request most similar to?

< 10
Expected Number of Participants?
10-15
15-20
20+
What is the background of the target audience for this training course?
___# of EIT/2 yr. Eng. Tech
___# of Inspectors
3 days
What is your ideal length of course?
___# of Engineers
4 days
5 day
Other: ______
Please note: The length of CASTI public courses are designed to allow coverage of all topics outlined in
the course descriptions. Requests for shortened course lengths will require omitting some of the course
topics.
Please provide a detailed description of your training needs/goals and customization requests:
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Are you interested in CLA online training in addition to an in-classroom training course?
yes
no
Start Dates for Training (YY-MM-DD)

1st Choice: ____________
2nd Choice: ____________
3rd Choice: _____________
Course Location (address, city, province/state, country): _________________________________________

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BENEFITS OF TRAINING
Invest in Your Career. Your education is like a business investment. Although it takes time and
money up-front to complete your courses and obtain certification, you will see an excellent return on
an investment that will continue to give back throughout your entire career.
Enhance Your Skills. Ensuring that your knowledge and skills are up-to-date with the trends
affecting your industry is important so employers will continue to view you as a valuable asset to the
company. By continuing your education, you can learn new skills and specializations that will allow
you to become a more versatile employee and increase your long-term value to employers.
Demonstrate Value To Employers. An excellent way to demonstrate to employers that you are
committed to your career is by attending training courses. By investing time and money in
continuing your education, you will send a powerful message to employers that you are serious
about improving your education and applying new skills to your job. Employers are more likely to
hire and retain professionals who show the desire and commitment for lifelong learning and many
even provide tuition reimbursement as added encouragement.
Leverage past experience. Earning additional credentials will attest to your capability and is also a
good source of knowledge and networking. It will also significantly improve your marketability. The
more certifications obtained the better likelihood of achieving the supervisor or managerial levels.
Discover Your Dream Job. From welder to inspector, the best way to learn more about a potential
career in supervisory and managerial positions is through training and certification. By continuing
your education, you can discover a dream job that is less physically demanding and increases your
earning potential.
Increase Your Earning Potential. If you are looking to achieve a higher salary over the life of your
career, then get trained and certified. Not only will you increase your marketability to employers, but
you will experience a significant increase in income.
Get Started Now!

CASTI offers a variety of training programs to fit your lifestyle, schedule, and budget.
See CASTI's Career Path to find out what courses you need to help reach your goals.

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CASTI Inspector Career Path
Welding Inspector/Examiner Career Path

1. The shortest and easiest step to begin a career as an inspector is to obtain the CSA Level 1 Certified
Welding Inspector (CWI) accreditation (see Box A).
Note 1: if code experience is insufficient, it is recommended to take the Introduction to ASME
Codes course as the first step.*
Note 2: jumping through this career path by going directly to the Alberta Welding Examiner
(AWE) or API Inspector certification programs are much larger steps that require considerable
thought before attempting them; please contact CASTI customer support staff for further
discussion to assist you with this decision.
2. There is a two-year waiting period for a CSA Level 1 CWI before challenging their Level 2 CWI exams;
during this two-year period, the Alberta WE certification can be obtained, which typically can take 12 to 18
months (see Box B).
3. The Alberta WE certification typically takes about one to one and a half years to complete.
4. Since there is some overlap between CSA Level 1 CWI and the Alberta WE certifications, the individual
will be better prepared for challenging the WE program after achieving the CSA Level 1 CWI status,
particularly if they have multiple code endorsements.
5. During the two-year waiting period between the CSA Level 1 and Level 2 CWI programs, the inspector
can continue their career development by also obtaining other code endorsement certifications, since
CSA W178.2 limits inspection work to the code that was written during the initial examination
(see Box A1).
6. With this career development path, since there is a significant overlap between the Alberta WE and CSA
Level 2 CWI programs, the inspector will be better prepared to challenge the CSA Level 2 CWI exams
(see Box D).
7. With the CSA Level 2 CWI certification, by recognition, the inspector can become an AWS CWI
(see Box C).
8. To strengthen professional credentials and create more job opportunities, the inspector can continue their
career development by also obtaining other code endorsement certifications since the AWS CWI and
CSA W178.2 certifications limit inspection work to the code that was written during the initial examination
(see Box C1 and D1).
9. After two years or more with the above CASTI career development path, the individual will have obtained
the following three certifications:
CSA Level 2 (with multiple code endorsements),

AWS CWI, and
Alberta Welding Examiner.

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API Pressure Equipment Inspector Career Path

Now that the welding inspector/examiner has experience with various codes and writing exams, the next step in
their career development is to follow the API pressure equipment inspector career path, which will be a smoother
and more natural progression.
1. The first API inspector step is to become an API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector since it is mandated in
Alberta by the Pressure Equipment Safety Regulation (PESR), which is the law, that only certified inservice inspectors are permitted to inspect pressure vessels (see Box E).
2. With the API 510 certification, the individual can then write the Alberta In-Service Pressure Vessel
Inspector certification exam (see Box H).
3. Although there are no other PESR requirements for API inspectors, most companies require piping and
storage tank inspectors to be certified as:
API 570 Piping Inspector (see Box F) and

API 653 Storage Tank Inspector (see Box G).
After becoming either an API 510, 570, or 653 inspector, the inspector can further their career
development by obtaining the three API advanced knowledge certifications (see Box E1, E2, and E3):
API 571 Damage Mechanisms,

API 577 Welding Inspection and Metallurgy, and
API 580 Risk-Based Inspection.
Note: The API 571, 577, and 580 Advanced Knowledge Certifications can now be obtained at
any time if the candidate meets the qualifying requirements and they can be taken prior to the
basic API certifications (API 510, 570, and 653). However, CASTI highly recommends completing
at least one of the basic programs to build a foundation of knowledge prior to writing the
advanced knowledge certifications.
This CASTI Inspector Career Path will achieve the status of a "complete pressure equipment inspector" who has
obtained:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
CSA Level 2 Welding Inspector

AWS Certified Welding Inspector
Alberta Welding Examiner
API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector
Alberta In-Service Pressure Vessel Inspector
API 570 Pressure Piping Inspector
API 653 Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector
API 571 Certification
Although achieving all of these certifications is not necessary to be employed as a welding or pressure equipment
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About CASTI Training Courses
CASTI LEARNING
ADVANTAGE (CLA)
HOW TO REGISTER
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courses. The CASTI Learning Advantage (CLA) training or by telephone at 780-424-2552.
system introduces a progressive new series of hybrid
training courses that combines assessment-based pre- PURCHASING CODE DOCUMENTS
classroom online learning, in-classroom instructor-led
learning, and post-classroom online practice.
Most of the Code documents required for these courses
are available through CASTI. Exam code documents
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amount and quality of the content but also by providing discounted package price. These documents are
the opportunity to maximize learning while minimalizing available as a package only, not on an individual
time away from work. CLA courses reach beyond document basis.
lecture-style training. They feature practical examples,
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retain throughout their career.
supplied in the document packages.
CASTI COURSE TYPES
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and/or post-classroom online study in addition to the
classroom instructor-led training course. Registrants
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CLA COMPLETION AND CEUS
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students. Your personal skill and experience levels will
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INTRODUCTION TO
ASME PRESSURE
EQUIPMENT CODES
ASME B31.1, B31.3, B&PV SECTIONS IIA, IIC,
VIII-1, AND IX
Course Type: HYBRID
Pre-Classroom Online Lessons: 16 hours
Classroom Days: 4 Days
Accreditation: 3.2 CEUs + 1.6 CEUs*
The pre-classroom online study is an integral part of
this training course. To optimize the learning
experience, registrants are expected to complete the
pre-classroom online study prior to class as preparation
for the in-classroom instructor-led training.
OBJECTIVES
Introducing the novice code user to navigating the
codes will familiarize the user with finding many of the
major topics in the various codebooks. It will also assist
the new code user in understanding how the codes
interact with each other and with jurisdictional bodies
and regulations.
RECOMMENDATION
This course should be taken prior to any Inspector
Certifications and is highly recommended for those with
limited ASME Code experience.
Structure of ASME B31.1, B31.3, B&PV Sections

VIII-1 and IX
Brief introduction to the layout of codes and how
they interact
Comparison of Requirements for ASME Section
VIII-1, B31.1, and B31.3
- Joint design (efficiency factors)
- Pressure design equations
- Welding requirements
- Preheating and post-weld heat treatment (PWHT)
- Non-destructive examination (NDE) acceptance
criteria
- Hydrostatic and pneumatic testing
Introduction to ASME Section IX Welding
Procedure Specifications
- Define welding procedure specification (WPS),
procedure qualification record (PQR), and welding
procedure qualification record (WPQR)
- Define essential, nonessential, and supplementary
essential variables
- Introduce welding positions and mechanical testing
(e.g., tensile, impact, bend, etc.)
- Examples of SMAW variables for WPS and welder
qualifications QW-253 and QW-353
- WPS qualification for thickness limits and testing
requirements QW-451.1
- Welder qualification of welder positions and
diameters QW-452, QW-461
- Example of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
WPS/PQR (QW-482 and 483) and WPQR (AB76A)
WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is intended for new code users with little or
Workshops
no code experience or knowledge and who have a
- Navigation and information acquisition throughout
background in engineering or technology, or who are
the day covering the above topics
experienced trades persons. It is also recommended as
- Practice reviewing material test reports
a foundation for people with limited code experience
- Practicing code navigation and information
and knowledge who are considering taking the AWS or
acquisition
CSA welding inspector, Alberta welding examiner, or
API inspector programs.
REQUIRED CODE DOCUMENTS
All participants must bring the ASME B31.1, B31.3, and
TOPICS
Section VIII-1 Codes to this class. These code
Pressure Equipment Laws and Regulations in
documents can be purchased from CASTI.
Alberta
- Introduction to Alberta Pressure Equipment Safety
Regulations(PESR), Welder Regulations, and the
Alberta Boiler Safety Association (ABSA)
- Brief introduction to the EUB Reference Tool for
Interpreting Jurisdictional Relationships for
Pipeline, Pressure Equipment, and Pressure Piping
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Interactions with ABSA
- Pressure Vessels
- Pressure Piping
- Pressure Welding in Alberta
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ASME SECTION VIII,

DIVISION 1
CODE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR PRESSURE
VESSELS
Course Type: CLASSROOM
Accreditation: 3.2 CEUs
OBJECTIVES
The design requirements of Section VIII, Division 1, will
be explained, along with the application of those
requirements demonstrated through example problems.
General, material, and fabrication requirements with
related documentation will be covered. The participants
will gain the knowledge for design of safe and
economical vessels, as well as understand how to
choose proper materials, avoid common fabrication
problems, and prepare data reports. A number of
important Code Cases that will result in more
economical construction will be introduced. The latest
Code revisions and work being performed on future
revisions will be reviewed.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
The intended audience is individuals involved with the
purchase, design, fabrication, or inspection of pressure
vessels (e.g., engineers, designers, fabrication
personnel, QA supervisors, inspectors who work for
pressure vessels, owners, fabricators, inspection
companies, government agencies, and Engineering,
Procurement, and Construction [EPC] contractors).
Some degree of technical background will be helpful,
though individuals are not required to have an
engineering degree or previous work experience in the
subject matter.
TOPICS
Introduction to the ASME B&PV Code
General Requirements of Section VIII, Division 1,
and Design Criteria and Strength Theory of
Division 1
Introduction to Buckling
Design Rules
- Shells for external pressure
- Heads for external pressure
- Flat covers
- Openings
- Sizing of Stiffeners
Design for External Loadings
Design of Nozzles for Piping Reactions
- WRC Bulletins 107, 297 and 368
Definition of Joint Categories and Joint
Efficiencies
- Fabrication Requirements
- Post weld heat treatment (PWHT)
- Tolerances
- Non-destructive examination (NDE)
- Welding requirements and weld details
- Carbon and low alloy material requirements
- High alloys
- Heat treated materials
Testing requirements
Overpressure protection requirements
Stamping and documentation requirements
Introduction to Flange design
Appendices
Comparison with Division 2
Research and development work being performed
- PVRC and elsewhere
Design Example Problems
Open Discussion
Questions and Answers
General Design Rules

- Shells for internal pressure
- Heads for internal pressure

REQUIRED CODE DOCUMENT

All participants must bring the ASME Section VIII,
Division 1, Code to this class. This code document can
be purchased from CASTI.
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ASME SECTION VIII,

DIVISION 1
MATERIALS, FABRICATION, INSPECTION,
AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR
PRESSURE VESSELS
Course Type: HYBRID
pre-classroom online study prior to class as preparation
for the in-classroom instructor-led training.
- Introduction to jurisdictional requirements:

Alberta Labour, ABSA, BC CAWS,
Saskatchewan Labour, Ontario CCR, and so on
as applicable
- Scope of CSA B51 Boiler, Pressure Vessel, and
Pressure Piping Code
Design registrations
Owner/user programs
Considerations That Form the Basis for Code
Rules
- Ductile and brittle fracture
- Elastic and plastic collapse
- Creep and stress rupture
- Fatigue
Stress intensity (i.e., concentration)
- Corrosion and environmental assisted cracking
Composition of Steels
OBJECTIVES
This is an introductory course to provide the basic
understanding of the fabrication, inspection, and testing
portions of ASME Section VIII, Division 1. Principles of
design will also be discussed but not in sufficient detail
for this course to be considered a new construction
design course. ASME Section VIII, Division 1, deals
only with new construction; however, the application of
the Code principles will be extrapolated in this course to
deal with operation and maintenance issues and how
those work with API 510 for post construction
inspection, repairs, and alterations. The course also
includes a brief introduction to ASME Section II, Part A,
(i.e., ferrous material standards) and to ASME Section
IX Welding and Brazing Qualifications.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Inspectors, engineers, maintenance, and QA personnel
who work for owner-user companies, inspection
companies, fabricators, maintenance service and repair
companies, inspection companies, EPC contractors,
and others who want to gain an understanding of the
principles and applications of ASME Section VIII,
Division 1.
This course will also assist with AWS CWI and CSA
W178.2 exam candidates who plan to write the ASME
Section VIII, Division 1, code exam. However, being an
exam candidate is not required. This course is also
recommended for general knowledge.
TOPICS
Introduction
- Understanding codes and standards
- History of pressure equipment codes

ASME Section VIII, Division 1

- Finding your way around ASME Section VIII,
Division 1
- Application and limitations of Division 1
- Responsibilities of the owner-user, manufacturer,
and authorized inspector.
- Materials and components:
Listed, unlisted, unknown materials, and test
reports
Bolting
Casting efficiency
Specifications, including ASTM standards and
ASME Section II Parts A, B, C
Determination of minimum service temperature,
including minimum design metal temperature
(MDMT)
- Loading determinations and formulas for thickness
requirements
- Branch connections and reinforcement
- Vessel support considerations
- Non-pressure loading
ASME Section VIII, Division 1, continued
- Responsibilities of fabricator
- Responsibilities and duties of the authorized
inspector
- Extent of required examination
- Leak testing
- Required documentation
- Marking and identification of pressure vessels
- Pressure relief requirements
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Introduction to API 510

- Owner and user responsibilities
- Owner's inspector responsibilities
- Determining rates of deterioration
- Determining inspection frequency
- Weld joint efficiencies
ASME Section VIII, Division 1, continued
- Weld design details
Location and types of joints
Service restrictions
Weld joint classification system
Weld joint efficiencies
Weld attachment details
- Radiographic examination
- Carbon and low alloy steel requirements
Heat treatment
Temper bead welding
- Other materials and special constructions
Mandatory and non-mandatory appendices
Note: Topics may be covered on days other than those
listed above. The schedule provided is a general outline
that may be changed without notice.
All participants must bring ASME Section VIII,
Division 1, to this class. Only Parts U, UG, UW, UCS,
UHA, and UHT are required from ASME Section VIII,
Division 1. Code documents containing only these
specific portions of the Code can be purchased from
CASTI.
ASME B31.3
CODE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR
PROCESS PIPING
OBJECTIVES
When even a close study of a code on its own may not
produce a clear conclusion, this course brings an
understanding of the pressure and thermal stress
design requirements of ASME B31.3 Code by going
beyond the literary words of the Code with explanations
of code intent and related code interpretations. This is
accomplished through various teaching methods,
including numerous real-life practical examples with
many photos of actual plant piping and pipeline
situations in many different locations worldwide.
Showing real-life engineering experiences through
these photos enriches the practical approach taken to
explain the Code.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Engineers, designers, fabrication personnel, plant
owners, and inspectors whose responsibility is to
ensure the design safety of piping systems from a
piping Code point of view.
TOPICS
Introduction
- Piping code history and basic philosophy
- Piping code organization
Definitions
- Principle axis and stress
- Failure theories
- Stress categories
- Definition and basis for allowable stress
Piping Design Criteria
- Design conditions
- Design loads (e.g., pressure, weight, thermal,
seismic, wind, vibration, hydraulic, anchor
movement, etc.)
- Failure modes
- Primary and secondary stress categories
- Load categorization
- Allowable stresses
Component Design
- Elbows and bends
- Branch connections
- Extruded outlet header
- Block pattern fittings
- Closures
- Flanges and blind flanges
- Blanks
- Expansion joints
Pressure Design
- Pipe wall thickness calculation
- Branch connection area replacement
- Bend-wall thinning variation from normal conditions
- Pressure-temperature ratings
Pipe Flexibility Analysis
- Allowable and displacement stresses
- Flexibility
- Bending and torsional stress
- Fatigue
- Stress intensification
- Combined loads
- Cold spring
- Simplified analysis methods
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Pipe Support Design

- Support types
- Assumptions
- Load combinations
- Variable supports
- Lugs and attachments
Piping Types
- System piping
- Pressure relief piping
- Hazardous material piping
Leak Testing
- Required leak testing
- Hydrostatic
- Pneumatic
- Stored Energy
- Alternative leak testing
- Initial Service
Problem-Solving Workshops
- With practical examples
All participants must bring the ASME B31.3 Code to
this class. This code document can be purchased from
CASTI.
ASME B31.3
MATERIALS, FABRICATION, INSPECTION, AND
TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCESS PIPING
Course Type: HYBRID
pre-classroom online study in preparation for the inclassroom instructor-led training.
OBJECTIVES
This
introductory
course
provides
a
basic
understanding of the materials, fabrication, inspection,
and testing portions of ASME B31.3 for new
construction and how it may be applied for post
construction inspection, repairs, and alterations. To
achieve these objectives, the first three days cover
ASME B31.3 and the last day covers API 570. The
course also includes an introduction to ASTM material
standards and AWS filler metal standards.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Inspectors, engineers, maintenance, and QA personnel
who work for owner-user companies, inspection
companies, fabricators, maintenance service and repair
companies, inspection companies and EPC contractors
from petrochemical plants, refineries, power plants, gas
or oil pipeline companies, and pulp mills.
This course also assists with AWS CWI and CSA
W178.2 exam candidates who plan to write the B31.3
code exam. However, being an exam candidate is not
required. This course is also recommended for general
knowledge.
TOPICS
Introduction to Laws, Regulations, Jurisdiction
and Related Codes and Standards
- CSA B51-03 Boiler, Pressure Vessel, and Pressure
Piping Code
- Alberta Safety Code Act
- Alberta Pressure Equipment Safety Regulation
- Alberta Pressure Welders Regulation
- Certificates of Authorization Permit and Inspection
Permit
- ABSA's role as the Jurisdiction Administrator and
Authorized Inspection Agency
- ABSA Piping Forms
- AB-31 Design Registration Application
- AB-41 Statutory Declaration Form for Registration
of Fittings
- AB-81 Completion of Construction Declaration
- AB-83 Construction Data Report for Piping
Systems (by manufacturers from Alberta)
- AB-83F Construction Data Report for Piping
Systems (by manufacturers outside Alberta)
- AB-96 General Engineering Requirements for
Design and Construction of Pressure Piping
- Systems Design Registration
- Canadian Registration Number (CRN)
- Pressure Piping Number (PP)
- Registered Welding Procedures, Welder
Qualifications (AB 61, 68, 69, 70, 76a/b)
- Welding Examiner (AB 92), Accident and Unsafe
Condition Reporting Requirements in Alberta
(AB 15)
B31.3 Responsibilities
- Owner, Designer, Manufacturer, Fabricator,
Erector, Owner's Inspector
Determining B31.3 Requirements
- Appendix M
- Normal, Category D and M Fluid Services
- High Pressure Fluid Service
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Brief Introduction to B31.3 Design Requirements

(New Construction)
- Design minimum temperature
- Quality factors for castings and welds
- Pressure design of straight pipe
- Branch connections, flanges, and blanks
B31.3 Materials and Specifications
- Listed, unknown, and reclaimed materials
- Requirements for low temperature toughness tests
of metals
- Minimum temperatures without impact testing for
carbon steel materials
- Reduction in minimum design metal temperature
without impact testing
- Acceptance criteria
B31.3 Fabrication by Welding
- Responsibilities
- Brief introduction to ASME B&PV, Section IX, (i.e.,
WPS, PQR, WPQ)
- Weld and joint types
- Preheat and PWHT requirements
B31.3 Inspection and Testing for New
Construction
- Responsibilities of the fabricator, purchaser and
inspector
- Examination requirements, including extent,
supplementary and typical weld imperfections
- Examination methods for evaluating weld
imperfections and acceptance criteria
- Spot radiography and hardness tests
ABSA's Role as the Authorized Inspector
- Pressure Equipment Safety Regulation
- Integrity Assessment programs
- Owner's responsibilities for Integrity Assessment
- Qualification of persons performing Integrity
Assessment
- Conducting an Integrity Assessment
API 570 Inspection for Specific Types of
Corrosion and Cracking
- Types of inspection and surveillance
- Thickness measurement locations and methods
- Material verification and traceability
- Inspection of welds in-service and flanged joints
API 570 Frequency and Extent of Inspection
- Piping service classes
- Inspection intervals
- Extent of visual external and CUI inspections

API 570 Inspection Data Evaluation, Analysis, and

Recording
- Corrosion rate determination
- Maximum allowable working pressure
determination
- Retirement thickness determination
- Assessment of inspection findings
- Reporting and records for piping system inspection
API 570 Repairs, Alterations, and Rerating of
Piping Systems
- Repairs and alterations
- Welding and hot tapping
- Rerating
API 570 Inspection of Buried Piping
- Types and methods of inspection
- Frequency and extent of inspection
- Repairs to buried systems
- Records
All participants must bring the ASME B31.3 Code to
this class. These codes documents can be purchased
from CASTI.
ASME SECTION IX:

CARBON/ALLOY STEELS
WELDING CODES AND METALLURGY
Course Type: HYBRID, OPTIONAL EP
This course prepares learners for Alberta Welding
Examiner Papers #2 and #4.
this training course and must be completed prior to the
course start date for exam candidates to comply with
the CASTI Exam Preparation Guarantee Policy.
OBJECTIVES
This is an introductory course to provide the basic
understanding of the proper use and interpretation of
ASME Section IX Welding and Brazing Qualifications
Code and its related ASME construction codes. To
accomplish this objective, the course starts with a
two-day review of the ASME Section IX, followed by
one-day study of the base metal metallurgy and welding
metallurgy that ASME Section IX is based on. The
fourth day explores the welding portions of related
ASME construction codes (i.e., ASME Section VIII-1,
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B31.1, and B31.3) and how ASME Section IX interacts

with each, including the metallurgy previously covered
through a series of workshops. The course is also
intended to prepare exam candidates for the ABSA
Welding Examiner Paper #4 on regulations and codes
and most parts of Paper #2, including properties and
structures of metals, welding metallurgy, and material
specifications
Note: Steel manufacturing will not be covered.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Inspectors, welders, welding supervisors, quality control
personnel, technologists, and engineers involved with
new welding procedures and welder qualifications for
new fabrication, repairs, maintenance, and inspection
for pressure vessel or piping should attend this course.
This course is also designed to assist ABSA Welding
Examiner, Pressure Equipment Inspector, and CSA
W178.2 exam candidates. However, being an exam
candidate is not required. This course is also
recommended for general knowledge and as an
introductory course for novice code users.
TOPICS
Safety Codes Acts
- Overview of Pressure Equipment Safety
Regulations
- Pressure Welders Regulation
General Review to ASME IX
- General requirements
- Procedure qualifications
- Performance qualifications
- Welding data
ASME Section IX - WPS, PQR, WPQ Reviews
- Several workshops will be conducted to allow each
participant to develop the required skills to review
WPS, PQR, and WPQ documents.
Basic Metallurgy of Carbon and Alloy Steels
- Basic carbon steel metallurgy (e.g., crystalline
structures, grains, microstructures such as ferrite,
pearlite, banite, and martensite, etc.)
- Using the Fe-Fe3C phase diagram in practical
terms
- Common heat treatments for carbon steel and
effect on mechanical properties (e.g., annealing,
normalizing, quench, tempering, etc.)
Ductile to brittle behaviour of steelsgrain size

(i.e., ASTM No.), microstructures, low temperature
notch toughness, and anisotropy
- Alloying steels and their effects on hardenability
and weldability
- Material test reports and their meaning
Welding Metallurgy of Carbon and Alloy Steels
- The various weld zones and metallurgical heat
affected zones using fundamental principles of
welding metallurgy
- Use of carbon equivalence to predict weldability
- Hydrogen-assisted cracking related to welding
(e.g., toe cracking, cold cracking, delayed cracking,
HAZ cracking, and underbead cracking, etc.)
- Preheating and post-weld heat treatment in
practical terms to avoid cracking and improve
weldability
Base Metal and Filler Metal Specifications
(ASME Section II Parts A and C)
- Classification of steelsUNS, SAE, ASTM, ASME
- ASME SA-106, SA-516, SA-333, SA-387, and
SA-312
- AWS classification of filler metals, SFA No., F No.,
and A No.
- ASME SFA-5.1 and SFA-5.5
Developing a WPS/PQR for ASME Section VIII-1,
B31.1, B31.3
- Each attendee will participate in a group workshop
to write new construction and maintenance welding
procedures in accordance with ASME Section VIII
- Pressure Vessels, ASME B31.1 Power Boilers
and ASME B31.3 Process Piping
- These welding procedures will be reviewed and
discussed in detail during the class
ASSIGNMENTS, TUTORIALS AND WORKSHOP
Several workshops covering WPS, PQR, and WPQ
sample exam questions will be conducted with
take-home assignments handed out during class.
Take-home assignments are reviewed in the following
mornings.
Each attendee will participate in a group workshop to
write new construction and maintenance welding
procedures in accordance with ASME Section I
Power Boilers, ASME Section VIII Pressure Vessels,
ASME B31.1 Power Boilers, and ASME B31.3
Process Piping. These welding procedures are
reviewed and discussed in detail during the class.
All participants must bring the ASME Section IX Code
to this class. ABSA Welding Examiner Paper #4 exam
candidates must bring all code sections required in
Paper #4 to the evening tutorials. These code

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documents can be purchased from CASTI and are

available as a package only, rather than individually.
Note: Only the specific portions of the codes,
standards, and documents required for the exam are
supplied in the document package.
WELDING
FUNDAMENTALS
Alberta Welding Examiner Papers #1 and #3 are
covered. The pre-classroom online study is an integral
part of this training course and must be completed prior
to the course start date for exam candidates to comply
with the CASTI Exam Preparation Guarantee Policy.
OBJECTIVES
To introduce the various welding and cutting processes,
this course gives an understanding of AWS filler metals
specifications, types of welding flaws, related ASME
Section V requirements for NDE, and the QA systems
necessary for welder performance qualification as
described in the Alberta Welding Examiner Syllabus for
Papers #1 and #3. This course is also an excellent
learning experience for people seeking a general
knowledge in welding and related NDE.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Inspectors, welders, welding supervisors, quality control
personnel, technologists, and engineers involved with
welding for new fabrication, repairs, maintenance, and
inspection for pressure vessel or piping.
This course is also designed to assist Alberta Welding
Examiner Paper #1 and Paper #3. However, being an
exam candidate is not required. This course is also
recommended for general knowledge.
TOPICS
Introduction to Arc Welding Processes
Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
- Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW)
- Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
- Submerged arc welding (SAW)
- Flux-cored arc welding (FCAW)
- Selection of arc welding processes
- Advantages and limitations of each process

Introduction to Cutting Processes

Principles of operation, equipment, application, and
metallurgical effects of the following metal cutting
processes:
- Oxygen cutting
- Air-carbon-arc cutting and gouging
- Plasma-arc cutting
- Carbon-arc cutting
AWS Welding Filler Metal Specifications in ASME
Section II Part C
- SFA-5.1/SFA-5.1M Carbon Steel Electrodes for
Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- SFA-5.4/SFA-5.4M Stainless Steel Electrodes for
- SFA-5.5/SFA-5.5M Low-Alloy Steel Electrodes for
- SFA-5.9/SFA-5.9M Bare Stainless Steel Welding
Electrodes and Rods
- SFA-5.11/SFA-5.11M Nickel and Nickel-Alloy
Welding Electrodes for Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- SFA-5.12/SFA-5.12M Tungsten and Oxide
Dispersed Tungsten Electrodes for Arc Welding
and Cutting
- SFA-5.14/SFA-5.14M Nickel and Nickel-Alloy Bare
Welding Electrodes and Rods
- SFA-5.17/SFA-5.17M Carbon Steel Electrodes and
Fluxes for Submerged Arc Welding
- SFA-5.18/SFA-5.18M Carbon Steel Electrodes and
Rods for Gas Shielded Arc Welding
- SFA-5.22 Stainless Steel Electrodes for Flux Cored
Arc Welding and Stainless Steel Flux Cored Rods
for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
Introduction to NDE Fundamentals and ASME
Section V
The applications, examination processes,
requirements, uses, benefits, limitations, personnel
qualifications, physical weld defects, and acceptance
criteria of the following NDE methods as detailed in
ASME Section V:
- Visual examination
- Radiographic examination
- Ultrasonic examination
- Liquid penetrant examination
- Magnetic particle examination
Visual Weld Examination
Examination and assessment of actual welder
qualification test coupons for weld defects and
acceptability standards referenced in ASME Section
IX and B31.3, including guided bend test specimens
and weld specimens that cover:
- Cracks, lack of fusion, incomplete penetration,
internal porosity, slag, and elongated indications
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Workshop
Hands-on visual examination of welder performance
test coupons and acceptance criteria to ASME
Section IX and B31.3 occur under the instructor's
supervision using similar weld samples found in
Alberta Welding Examiner Paper #3.
Introduction to Quality Control
Review of a quality control system for pressure
equipment welder performance qualification,
covering:
- Concepts, goals, purpose, scope
- Roles, responsibilities and duties of personnel
- Elements of a quality control manual (i.e.,
performance qualification testing of pressure
welders)
- Relationship to codes and regulations
- Accredited organizations
- Testing standards and procedures
ABSA Welding Examiner exam candidates preparing to
write the Alberta Welding Examiner Papers #1 or #3 are
required to bring the related ASME Codes to the exam.
These code documents can be purchased from CASTI
and are available as a package only, rather than
individually.
Note: Only the specific portions of the codes,
standards, and documents required for the exam are
API 650
WELDED TANKS FOR OIL STORAGE
OBJECTIVES
The design requirements of API Standard 650 will be
explained and their application demonstrated through
example problems. Material, fabrication, and erection
documentation requirements will also be reviewed.
Course participants will gain the knowledge for design
of safe and economical storage tanks used in the
petroleum and chemical industries. In addition to a
general review of API Standard 650, an introduction to
tank inspection and evaluation in conformance with API
Standard 653 is included.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Engineers, inspectors, and experienced operators with
technology backgrounds who are involved in the
construction, inspection, maintenance, and repairs of
tanks for safe operations in the plant.
TOPICS
API Standard 650 and Related Standards
Materials
- Code materials, selection, rules
- Material requirements and the importance of
material toughness, and so on
Design
- Introduction to the three methods of shell design
One-foot method
Variable-design-point method
Elastic-shell-analysis method
Design Rules
- Tank shells
- Shell openings
- Flush-type fittings
- Tank roofs
Joint Design
- Roof to shell joints
- Floor joints
Checking Tanks
- Product loads and internal pressure
- Vacuum conditions
- Wind and seismic loads
- Temperature and heating operations
- Live loads and API load combinations
Fabrication and erection
Inspection and welding
Other material applications including stainless
steel tanks
Nondestructive examination and testing
Documentation
API Standard 650/653
- Types of tank inspections in API 653
- Tank evaluation methods
- Inspection scheduling
- Tank repairs and alterations, including NDE and
testing
- Recordkeeping and documentation requirements
API Standard 620
- Design
- Design rules for tank shells, openings, flush-type
fittings, and tank roofs
- Joint design
- Welding
- Construction and inspection
- Examples
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Calculations Section and Problem-Solving

Workshops
- Shell design calculations and evaluation
procedures
- Tank shell evaluation
- Internal pressure evaluation
- Simple roof evaluation
- Nozzle design criteria and load envelope
- Wind load evaluation
- Seismic load evaluation
- Supported and more complex roof evaluations
- Vacuum load evaluation
WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Engineers, inspectors, designers, and maintenance
personnel who are involved in designing, operating,
maintaining, repairing, inspecting, and analyzing
pressure vessels, piping, tanks, and pipelines for safe
operations in the refining, petrochemical, and other
related industries.
This course will also assist exam candidates who are
writing the API 571 Inspector Certification through
optional evening tutorials. However, being an exam
candidate is not required.
TOPICS
Introduction to Carbon and Alloy Steel Metallurgy
All participants must bring the API 620, 650, and 653
- Basic carbon steel metallurgy and using the FeCodes to this class. These code documents can be
Fe3C phase diagram in practical terms
purchased from CASTI.
- Basic alloy steel metallurgy for high and low
temperature service
- Common heat treatments for carbon and alloy
steels
Material test reports and their meaning
DAMAGE MECHANISMS AFFECTING FIXED
EQUIPMENT IN THE REFINING INDUSTRY
Introduction to Stainless Steel Metallurgy
- Types and classification of stainless steels
- General corrosion resistance of stainless steels
(i.e., advantages and disadvantages)
- General introduction to the weldability of stainless
steels and affect welding on corrosion resistance
Base Metal and Filler Metal Specifications
this training course and must be completed prior to the
ASME Section II Parts A and C
course start date for exam candidates to comply with
- Classification of steels UNS, SAE, ASTM, ASME
the CASTI Exam Preparation Guarantee Policy.
- ASME SA-105, SA-53, SA-106, SA-333, SA-516,
SA-240
OBJECTIVES
AWS/ASME classification of filler metals, SFA No.,
To improve safety, reliability and minimize liability of
F No., and A No
fixed equipment by learning common damage
- Material test reports and their meaning
mechanisms in the refining and petrochemical industry
as covered in API 571. The roles of the engineer and
Welding Metallurgy of Carbon and Alloy Steels
inspector in identifying affected materials and
- Weldment and metallurgical heat affected zones
equipment, critical factors, appearance or morphology
using fundamental principles of welding metallurgy
of damage, prevention and mitigation, inspection, and
- Use of carbon equivalence to predict weldability
monitoring will be covered to introduce the concepts of
- Hydrogen-assisted cracking related to welding
service-induced deterioration and failure modes. This
(e.g., toe cracking, cold cracking, delayed cracking,
course is intended for anyone interested in gaining a
HAZ cracking, underbead cracking, etc.)
fundamental understanding of damage mechanisms.
- Preheating and post-weld heat treatment in
practical terms to avoid cracking, improve
RECOMMENDATION
weldability, and resist weld related failures
A thorough understanding of the damage mechanisms
covered in API RP 571 will greatly assist with API 579
and API 580/581 evaluations.
API RP 571
Following this course, taking CASTI's API 579-1/ASME

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I) General Damage Mechanisms

Mechanical and Metallurgical Failure Mechanisms
- Graphitization and softening (i.e., spheroidization)
- Temper embrittlement
- Strain aging
- 885F embrittlement
- Sigma-phase embrittlement
- Brittle fracture
- Creep/stress rupture
- Short-term overheatingstress rupture
- Steam blanketing
- Dissimilar metal weld (DMW) cracking
- Thermal shock
- Erosion/erosion-corrosion
- Cavitation
- Mechanical, thermal, and vibration-Induced fatigue
- Refractory degradation
- Reheat cracking
Uniform or Localized Loss of Thickness
- Galvanic corrosion, atmospheric corrosion
- Corrosion under insulation (CUI)
- Cooling water corrosion, boiler water condensate
corrosion
- CO2 corrosion
- Flue gas dew point corrosion
- Microbiologically induced corrosion (MIC)
- Soil corrosion
- Caustic corrosion
- De-alloying
- Graphitic corrosion
High Temperature Corrosion, 400F (204C)
- Oxidation, sulfidation, carburization,
decarburization
- Metal dusting, fuel ash corrosion
- Nitriding
Environment-Assisted Cracking
- Chloride stress corrosion cracking (Cl-SCC)
- Corrosion fatigue
- Caustic stress corrosion cracking (caustic
embrittlement)
- Ammonia stress corrosion cracking
- Liquid metal embrittlement (LME)
- Hydrogen embrittlement (HE)
II) Refining Industry Damage Mechanisms

Uniform or Localized Loss in Thickness
Phenomena
- Amine corrosion
- Ammonium bisulfide corrosion (i.e., alkaline sour
water)
- Ammonium chloride corrosion
- Hydrochloric acid (HCl) corrosion
- High temp H2/H2S corrosion
- Hydrofluoric (HF) acid corrosion
- Naphthenic acid corrosion (NAC)
- Phenol (carbonic acid) corrosion
- Phosphoric acid corrosion
- Sour water corrosion (acidic)
- Sulfuric acid corrosion
Environment-Assisted Cracking
- Polythionic acid stress corrosion cracking (PASCC)
- Amine stress corrosion cracking
- Wet H2S damage (blistering/HIC/SOHIC/SCC)
- Hydrogen stress crackingHF
- Carbonate stress corrosion cracking
Other Mechanisms
- High temperature hydrogen attack (HTHA) and
titanium hydriding
All participants must bring the API RP 571 Code to this
class. This code document can be purchased from
CASTI.
API 579-1/ASME FFS-1

FITNESS FOR SERVICE
OBJECTIVES
The basic and intermediate methodologies of inspecting
and assessing equipment for continued service, the
need for more advanced evaluations, and the possible
remediations available will be discussed in accordance
with the methodologies given in API 579. A limited
discussion will be presented on advanced methods of
assessment.
The role of the inspector in gathering data and
evaluating that data will be discussed, along with the
role of the technologist and engineer in appraising the
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RECOMMENDATION
A thorough understanding of the damage mechanisms
covered in API RP 571 is critical to API 579-1/ASME
FFS-1 assessment.
Having knowledge of the API RP 571 code or having
taken CASTI's API RP 571 Damage Mechanisms
Affecting Fixed Equipment in the Refining Industry
course in advance is highly recommended. However,
these are not prerequisites.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is ideal for inspectors, engineers, and
technologists who are involved in performing API 579-1
evaluations, inspecting and analyzing pressure vessels,
pressure piping, tanks, and pipelines for safe operation
when there is a change in service temperature, or
where they have been found to be damaged, distorted,
cracked, blistered, or experiencing metal loss.
Evaluating Geometric Irregularities

- Bending and section axial forces
- Weld misalignment
- Out-of-round
- Internal and external pressure
- Bulges and dents
- Gouges
- Combinations of distress
- Fatigue analysis
Evaluation of Cracks and Crack-like Flaws
- primary, secondary, and residual stress
- non-fracture mechanics method
- fracture mechanics method
Problem-Solving Workshop
Creep Damage Assessment
Heat and Fire Damage Evaluation
TOPICS
Scope of API 579-1
- Responsibilities of owner, user, inspector, and
engineer
General Assessment Method
- Data requirements
What is required
Who is responsible
How is data obtained and organized
- Remaining strength factor
- Need for in-service monitoring (inspection
frequency)
Remaining Life Determination
Brittle Fracture Resistance
- Governing thickness concept (as per ASME
Section VIII)
- Stress ratio
- Hydrostatic testing
- Thin wall considerations
Metal Loss Evaluation
- Point thickness methodology
- Grid thickness methodology
- Supplemental loading
- ASME B31.1 and B31.3 flexibility analysis
- Pitting evaluation
Problem-Solving Workshops
- HIC and SOHIC Evaluation
- Blisters and hydrogen induced cracking

Lamination Evaluation
Participants will find that bringing a copy of the API 5791 Code and a calculator to the course is useful. This
code document can be purchased from CASTI.
CSA Z662
CONSTRUCTION AND INSPECTION
REQUIREMENTS FOR PIPELINES
OBJECTIVES
Understand the basics of CSA Standard Z662 for
pipeline construction, including scope, design,
materials, welding, installation, inspection, and testing
requirements for new construction, and post
construction repairs and maintenance work. This is an
introductory level seminar for individuals with limited
pipeline training or experience. Upon completion,
attendees will appreciate basic pressure design
calculations, differences between low and high strength
materials (i.e., CSA, API, ASTM), notch toughness
requirements, material test reports and markings, basic
properties of pipeline coatings, effects of shop and field
bending (i.e., hot, induction, cold), CSA welding
qualifications, ASME welding qualifications, pig barrel
design and fabrication, drawings, basic pipeline
construction methods and installation requirements,
visual inspection, nondestructive inspection, sour
service
requirements,
pressure
testing,
and
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commissioning. Attendees will also be aware of the

various pipeline regulatory agencies, associated
pipeline legislation, the influence of CSA Standard B51,
and the use of ASME B31.3 within the scope of CSA
Z662 pipeline construction. Because this is an
introductory seminar, the discussion does not include
details of pipeline stress analysis, design for buoyancy
control, limit states design, arrest of long-running brittle
or ductile fractures, selection and installation of pipeline
coatings, design and installation of cathodic protection
systems, directional drills, girth weld alternative
acceptance criteria, or other fitness-for-service
calculations.
This course will also assist CSA W178.2 exam
candidates who plan to write the Z662 code exam.
However, being an exam candidate is not required.
This course is also recommended for general
knowledge.
TOPICS
Understanding the Code Requirement for Material
Properties
- Understanding stress and strain
- Difference between strength and toughness
- Effect of other loads and stresses on safety
- Ductile and brittle fracture
- How toughness is measured
Materials
- Line pipe materials and their characteristics; Z
245.1
- Line pipe toughness specification; Z 245.1 and
Z662 Section 7
- Considerations for fittings and appurtenances;
Z662 Section 4
- Plastic liners and pipe for distribution and
transmission lines, new and maintenance, Z662
various sections
- Other materials; Z662 Section 5
- Inspection of materials
- Sour service requirements, Z662 Section 16
Design
- Pipeline factors of safety
- Soil-to-pipe interactions
- Branch connections area replacement; Z662
Section 4
- Geometric considerations; Z662 Section 4
- Stations, tank farms, storage, Z662 Section 4,
ASME B31.3, API 650
- Flexibility requirements and other stressing
interactions; Z662 Section 4

Construction Practices
- Importance of specifications/contracts
- Inspection and quality control
- Care and handling of line pipe
- Bending of pipe
- Record keeping; Z662 Section 10
- Construction of non-steel lines
- Construction of distribution lines
Joining
- Z662 Section 7
- Welding procedure specifications; Z662 Sections 7
and 10
- Welder qualification; Z662 Sections 7 and 10
- Welded joint design and fit-up considerations
- Mechanical joints
- Special requirements for aluminum
- Joint quality requirements
Hydrostatic Testing
- Test-pressure-to-operating-pressure ratio; Z662
Section 4 8
- Hold-time/leak test; Z662 Section 8
- Pressure reversals
- Optimum tests for new pipe
- Optimum tests for revalidating existing pipeline
Operations and Maintenance Procedures
- Z662 Section 10
- Manuals, emergency response plans; Z662 Section
10
- In-line inspection
- Records
- Personnel training
- Integrity Management; Z662 Section 10 and
Appendix N
- Corrosion control prevention and mitigation; Z662
Section 9
- Z662 Section 9
- Change of service; Z662 Section 10
Pipeline Repairs
- Evaluation of Defects
- Engineering assessments; Z662 Chapter 10
- Critical engineering assessments; Z662 Appendix J
and K
- Defects that can be repaired; Z662 Section 10
- Types of repair methods; Z662 Section 10
Bringing a copy of the CSA Z662 Standard to the
course is useful.
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NACE MR0175/ISO 15156

PARTS 1 AND 2 AND NACE
MR0103
CARBON AND LOW ALLOY STEEL MATERIALS
FOR SOUR SERVICE
OBJECTIVES
Understand general principles for selection of crackingresistant
materials
used
in
H2S-containing
environments in oil and gas production where the
failure of such equipment could pose a risk to the health
and safety of the public and personnel or to the
environment. It can be applied to help to avoid costly
corrosion damage. This will be achieved by studying
basic
steel
metallurgy,
H2S-related
damage
mechanisms, hardness test methods, steel standards
and applying this fundamental knowledge to
understanding the intent of NACE MR0175/ISO 15156
and MR0103. To assist with these objectives, an
introduction to H2S-environment cracking test methods
TM0177 and TM0284 will be studied.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Engineers, testing lab technologists and technicians,
inspectors, equipment designers, steel manufacturers,
distributors, and maintenance personnel who are
involved in designing, fabricating, manufacturing,
supplying, operating, maintaining, repairing, and
inspecting oil field and refinery equipment in sour
service by using NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 and
MR0103. This course will assist personnel performing
API 579 and API 581 evaluations.
TOPICS
General Introduction
- Introduction to NACE Material Requirements
Standards
- History of MR0175 development
- Overview of MR0175/ISO 15156 Parts 1, 2, and
3, MR0103, TM0177, TM0284, and how they work
together.
NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 Part 1
- Overview of Part 1 - General Principles for
Selection of Cracking-Resistant Materials
- Evaluation of definition of service conditions
- Pre-qualified materials

Introduction to Carbon and Alloy Steel Metallurgy

- Introduction to carbon steel metallurgy
- Using the Fe-Fe3C phase diagram in practical
terms
- Using continuous cooling transformation diagrams
to predict undesirable steel conditions
- for sour service
- Common heat treatments for carbon and alloy
steels
- Classification of steels - UNS, ASTM, ASME, SAE
(AISI), API, EN, and how they are used within
NACE MR0175/ISO 15156
- Detailed discussion of the misnomers and slang
terms used to described steels
- Review of several commonly used ASTM steel
standards
- Brief introduction to the weldability of carbon and
alloy steels for wet H2S service:
Defining the weld in metallurgical terms
Understanding the weld heat affected zones
(HAZs)
Use of carbon equivalence formulas
H2S-Related Damage Mechanisms
- Introduction to H2S cracking mechanisms
addressed in NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 including:
sulfide stress cracking, stress corrosion cracking,
hydrogen-induced cracking
stepwise cracking, stress-oriented hydrogen
induced cracking, soft zone cracking
and galvanically induced hydrogen stress
cracking
- Description of affected materials, critical factors,
affected units or equipment appearance or
morphology of damage, prevention/mitigation,
inspection and monitoring
- Qualification and selection of carbon and alloy
steels for sour service:
- Defining sour service environment (H2S partial
pressure versus pH)
Regions of environmental sensitivity (Figure 1 in
MR0175/ISO 15156 Part 2)
Determination of H2S partial pressure and pH
(Annex C and D)
- Overview of Annex A
SSC-resistant carbon and alloy steels
Maximum acceptable hardness values
Applications to specific product forms (pipe, plate,
fittings, bolting, etc.)
Purchasing materials for sour service
Information to be supplied for material purchasing
(Part 2 Annex E)
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Material test reports (MTRs) - what they really

mean and how they should be used to qualify and
purchase steels within MR0175/ISO 15156
Hardness Test Methods and Related ASTM and
ISO Standards
- Bench hardness testing:
ASTM E 10 and ISO 6506-1 (Brinell)
ASTM E 18 and ISO 6508-1 (Rockwell)
ASTM E 92 and ISO 6507-1 (Vickers)
ASTM E 110 (Portable Hardness Testers)
ASTM E384 (Microindentation)
- Portable hardness testing:
A 833 (Telebrineller)
A 956 (Leeb, Equotip, others)
A 1038 (Microdur - MIC)
- Converting hardness test values to other scales:
ASTM E 140 and ASTM A 370
NACE Test Methods for Sour Service
- Overview of NACE TM0177 and TM0284
- SCC laboratory testing for sour service (Part 2
Tables B.1, B.2, and B.3)
- Example test reports and applications of both test
methods will be discussed
CSA and API Codes
- Review of sour service requirements of CSA Z662,
API 5CT, 6A and 6D specifications
NACE MR0103
- Roadmap to MR0103 (Table 1)
- Carbon, alloy, and stainless steel material
requirements, including P-No. hardness
- Nonferrous material requirements
- Fabrication requirements (welding, cladding,
stamping, threading)
- Bolting requirements
- Plating, coating and diffusion processes
- Special component requirements (bearings,
springs, instrumentation, etc.)
- Valve requirements
- Compressor and pump requirements
Limitations of MR0175/ISO 15156 and MR0103
Discussion of why hardness testing, laboratory
testing, and NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 may not be
sufficient to predict suitable application of materials
for the intended sour service conditions
Interpretations Workshop
Interpretation exercises will provide each participant
with practical working knowledge of MR0175/ISO
15156 and MR0103. Subsequent to each workshop
exercise, the official interpretation published by ISO
and NACE will be discussed in detail to better
understand the intent of the
All participants must bring NACE MR0175/ISO 15156
and MR0103 to this class.
CASTI is a certified educational institution

approved by the Minister of Human Resources
and Social Development Canada. Accordingly,
students may claim the fees paid to CASTI for
purposes of the Tuition, Education and Textbook
Tax Credits, by requesting an official tax receipt
T2202A from CASTI for the courses taken,
provided that all appropriate criteria for eligibility
have been met. Contact the Canada Revenue
Agency to inquire about your specific eligibility.

- Part 3 will not be covered in this course

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API 510
CLA PRESSURE VESSEL INSPECTOR
EXAM PREPARATION
Course Type: HYBRID, EP
This CLA exam preparation (EP) course includes a
mandatory self-guided pre-classroom online portion that
must be completed before the course start date and
post-classroom online self-study material after the
course. Completion of these is recommended to
maximize success and to take advantage of the CASTI
Exam Preparation Guarantee Policy.
Note: Prior ASME code experience is recommended
before taking this course. For individuals without prior
ASME code experience, taking the CASTI Introduction
to Pressure Equipment Codes or the CASTI ASME
Section IX course in advance is highly recommended.
OBJECTIVES
This course is designed to maximize your success in
passing the API Pressure Vessel Inspector Certification
Examination by learning how to:
understand what the API Body of Knowledge
requires exam candidates to know;
efficiently reference the API and ASME Codes
during the API ICP examination; and
complete all calculations required of exam
candidates during the API ICP examination.
TOPICS
API ICP exam candidates are expected to have a broad
base of general knowledge and experience covering all
topics described in the API Body of Knowledge. Topics
listed in the API Body of Knowledge will be discussed in
this training course. This is an exam preparation course
and will focus only on the exam elements.
This training course includes all of the following:
Pre-classroom online training lessons
- Study of API and ASME Codes
- Reviewing example problems and detailed
solutions
- Solving practice problems and reviewing detailed
solutions
In-classroom training
- Six days of instructor-led review and discussion of
API and ASME Codes
Post-classroom online training lessons
- Two practice exams with answer keys and detailed
math solutions for home study
Review session
- A half-day instructor-led review of math problem
solutions from post-classroom practice exams the
day before the exam
All participants must bring the API and ASME Code
documents referenced in the API Effectivity Sheet. Be
sure to obtain the correct editions of each document as
noted on the API Effectivity Sheet.

Note: Online lessons will be available two months prior
to the course start date. Please register in advance to
individually.
ensure adequate time to complete the pre-classroom
online lessons prior to the course start date.
Note: Only the specific portions of the Codes and
Standards documents required for the exam are
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This training course is intended for API 510 inspector
examination candidates who have both inspection
EXAM INFORMATION
experience and experience working with the API and
CASTI does not receive any information from API
ASME Codes. Experience with API and ASME Codes is
concerning the specific contents of the exams or the
required during the supervision of inspection activities
details of the exam locations; nor does CASTI
as described in the ICP Qualification Requirements.
determine who is qualified to write the exam.
API requires that all candidates apply for examination
topics described in the API Body of Knowledge.
directly through API and adheres to strict application
deadlines.

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API 570
CLA PIPING INSPECTOR
EXAM PREPARATION
course. Completion is recommended to maximize
success and to take advantage of the CASTI Exam
Preparation Guarantee Policy.
OBJECTIVES
passing the API Piping Inspector Certification
Examination by learning how to:
TOPICS
solutions
solutions
API and ASME Codes
Review session
day before the exam

individually.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
EXAM INFORMATION
deadlines.

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API 653
CLA ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANK
EXAM PREPARATION
success and to take advantage of the CASTI Exam
Preparation Guarantee Policy.
OBJECTIVES
passing the API Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector
Certification Examination by learning how to:
TOPICS
solutions
solutions
API and ASME Codes
Review session
day before the exam

individually.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
EXAM INFORMATION
deadlines.

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AWS (CWI) CERTIFIED

WELDING INSPECTOR
EXAM PREPARATION
must be completed before the course start date.
Completion is recommended to maximize success and
to take advantage of the CASTI Exam Preparation
Guarantee Policy.
to Pressure Equipment Codes course or the CASTI
ASME Section IX course in advance is highly
recommended.
OBJECTIVES
Help learners achieve the AWS Certified Welding
Inspector (CWI) certification and, by reciprocity, also
achieve the CSA W178.2 Welding Inspector
Certification Level 2 that is managed by the Canadian
Welding Bureau (CWB). This course will also prepare
exam candidates to write the ASME code endorsement
exam as part of the CWI certification.
TOPICS
The classroom portion of this course contains three
parts, which are listed below.
Welding Inspection Fundamentals (3 days)
This portion of the course will prepare exam
candidates to write the two-hour fundamentals exam
and includes the new updated AWS Welding
Inspection Technology (WIT) textbook and workbook
with over 500 sample exam questions. The WIT text
book lessons that will be covered include:
- Welding Inspection and Certification
- Safe Practices for Welding Inspectors
- Metal Joining and Cutting Processes
- Weld Joint Geometry and Welding Symbols
- Documents Governing Welding Inspection and
Qualification
- Metals Properties and Destructive Testing
- Metric Practice for Welding Inspection
- Welding Metallurgy for the Welding Inspector
- Weld and Base Metal Discontinuities
- Visual Inspection and Other NDE Methods and
Symbols
Practical Visual Inspection Workshop (1-1/2 days)
candidates to write the two-hour Practical exam and
includes the AWS Visual Inspection Workshop
reference manual with sample examples questions.
Topics covered include:
- Terms and definitions
- Introduction to visual welding inspection
- Weld and base metal discontinuities
- Measurements of welds
ASME Code Clinic (1-1/2 days and optional
evening tutorial sessions)
candidates to write the two-hour ASME code
endorsement exam that includes:
- ASME Section IX
- ASME Section VIII-1
WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is designed for inspectors, technologists,
engineers, or experienced welders and welding
supervisors who are involved in new welding
Additional Code Endorsements are available
fabrication, repairs, alteration, or inspection of welded
See the Code Endorsements section on the following
pressure equipment. It will also assist API 510 and 570
page for more information.
inspectors who plan to challenge the CSA W178.2
practical exam to become a Level 2 inspector. Further
information regarding the AWS-CSA reciprocity for REQUIRED CODE DOCUMENTS
welding inspector certification is available at All participants must bring the ASME Section VIII,
Division 1, and ASME Section IX code documents to
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this class. Please refer to the AWS Body of Knowledge
for the correct editions. These code documents can be
Note: Only the specific portions of the Code documents
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EXAM INFORMATION
Candidates writing the AWS CWI exam must apply for to the course start date. Please register in advance to
the exam separately from course registration.
CASTI does not receive any information from AWS
concerning the specific contents of the exams and does WHY SHOULD I ATTEND
not determine who is qualified to write the exam.
The CASTI CSA W178.2 Level 1 Welding Inspector
Exam Preparation course is the only comprehensive
CODE ENDORSEMENTS
training program that prepares participants to write all
- AWS D1.1 Structural Steel
four exam parts of the CSA W178.2 Welding Inspector
- AWS D1.2 Structural Aluminum
Certification. In addition, CASTI is the only trainer that
- AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding
offers exam preparation code endorsement training for
- AWS D15.1 Railroad
CSA W178.2 Welding Inspector Certifications.
- AWS D17.1 Aerospace
- API-1104 Pipeline
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Structural Drawing Reading
This course is intended for inspectors, NDE examiners,
- ASME Section IX, B31.1, and B31.3
Alberta welding examiners, experienced welders,
(Available Online)
welding supervisors, quality control personnel,
- ASME Sections VIII, Division 1, and Section IX
technologists, and engineers who want to obtain the
(Available Online)
CSA W178.2 Level 1 welding inspector certification
and, by reciprocity, the AWS Certified Associate
More Online Code Endorsements Courses
Welding Inspector accreditation.
Coming SoonExclusively at CASTI
TOPICS
Welding Inspection*
- preparation for 75 multiple choice within a two-hour
exam
CSA W178.2 - LEVEL 1

WELDING INSPECTOR
EXAM PREPARATION

examination success and to take advantage of the
CASTI Exam Preparation Guarantee Policy.
OBJECTIVES
To achieve the CSA W178.2 Level 1 Welding Inspector
Certification and, by reciprocity, also achieve the AWS
Certified Associate Welding Inspector accreditation.
This course will also prepare exam candidates to write
the ASME B31.3 code endorsement exam as part of
this certification.
*Note: Candidates may qualify for exemption of this

exam. See Welding Inspection Exemption
Requirements on the following page for more
information.
Practical Visual Inspection
- preparation for viewing sample welds and
answering 10 questions about them within a
half-hour exam
CSA Standard W178.2
- preparation for 15 multiple choice questions within
a half-hour exam
Product Category and Standard/Code
Industrial Pipe ASME B31.3 Process Piping
- preparation for 45 multiple choice questions
within a two-hour exam
Additional Code Endorsements are available.
See the Code Endorsements section later on this
page for more information.
All participants must bring CSA Standard W178.2 and
the ASME B31.3 Code to this class. This ASME B31.3
code document can be purchased from CASTI.
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EXAM INFORMATION
The CSA W178.2 Level 1 Welding Inspector
Certification is broken up into four exams:
- Welding Inspection*, closed-book
- Practical Visual Inspection
EXAM PREPARATION
- CSA Standard W178.2, open-book
- Product Category and Standard/Code (ASME
B31.3: Process Piping), open-book
*Note: At the end of the CASTI course, candidates may Accreditation: 4.8 CEUs + 3.2 CEUs*
qualify for exemption of the Welding Inspection exam
portion of this certification. See Welding Inspection This CLA exam preparation (EP) course includes a
Exemption Requirements (next section) for more mandatory self-guided pre-classroom online portion that
information.
CASTI provides this course to help candidates prepare course. Completion is recommended to maximize
for the CSA W178.2 Level 1 Welding Inspector success and to take advantage of the CASTI Exam
Certification. However, the CSA W178.2 exams are Preparation Guarantee Policy.
administered by the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB).
All exam candidates must apply directly through CWB Note: Prior ASME code experience is recommended
to write the exams.
WELDING INSPECTION EXEMPTION REQUIREMENTS
to Pressure Equipment Codes course or the CASTI
This course is approved by the Canadian Welding ASME Section IX course in advance is highly
Bureau (CWB) for exemption from the closed-book recommended.
Welding Inspection portion of the CSA W178.2 Level 1
Welding Inspector Certification. This exemption is OBJECTIVES
equivalent to that which is given to candidates who To achieve the CSA W178.2 Level 2 Welding Inspector
have completed the CWB modules.
Certification and, by reciprocity, also achieve the AWS
To qualify for exemption, students must:
This course also prepares exam candidates to write the
- complete the pre-classroom online lessons
ASME B31.3 code endorsement exam as part of this
covering Welding Inspection, including answering
certification.
all questions, prior to writing the Welding Inspection
two-hour closed-book in-classroom examination on Note: Online lessons will be available two months prior
the last day of the in-classroom training;
- receive a minimum mark of 70% for the preensure adequate time to complete the pre-classroom
classroom online Welding questions; and
- receive a minimum mark of 70% for the inclassroom Welding Inspection two-hour
WHY SHOULD I ATTEND
closed-book exam administered by CASTI on the
The CASTI CSA W178.2 Level 2 Welding Inspector
last day of the in-classroom training.
Exam Preparation course is the only comprehensive
training program that prepares participants to write all
CODE ENDORSEMENTS
four exam parts of the CSA W178.2 Welding Inspector
- CSA W47.1 and W59 Steel Construction
Certification. In addition, CASTI is the only trainer that
- CSA W47.2 and CSA W59.2 Aluminum
offers exam preparation code endorsement training for
Construction
CSA W178.2 Welding Inspector Certifications.
- ABS Ships and Floating Marine Structures
- CSA S473 Mobile Drilling Units and Steel Fixed
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Offshore Structures
Inspectors, NDE examiners, Alberta welding examiners,
- CSA Z662 Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems
experienced welders, welding supervisors, quality
- API 650 Welded Tanks for Oil Storage
control personnel, technologists, and engineers who
- ASME Section VIII-1 and ASME Section IX
want to obtain the CSA W178.2 Level 2 welding
Pressure Vessel Construction (Available Online)
inspector certification, and by reciprocity, the AWS
- ASME B31.3 Process Piping (Available Online)
CSA W178.2 - LEVEL 2

WELDING INSPECTOR
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TOPICS
Welding Fundamentals and Welding
Inspection
- Preparation for 150 multiple choice questions and 5
essay questions within a three-and-a-half-hour
exam
Practical Visual Inspection
- Preparation for viewing sample welds and
answering 10 questions about them within a
half-hour exam
CSA Standard W178.2
- preparation for 15 multiple choice questions within
a half-hour exam
- see Exam Information below for additional
information
Industrial Pipe ASME B31.3 Process Piping or
Pressure Vessel Construction ASME Section VIII-1
and IX
- preparation* for 45 multiple choice questions within
a two-hour exam
*Note: All candidates challenging the Level 2

Certification must write the examination on CSA
Standard W178.2-08, unless it was written while
qualifying for Level 1. The examination on CSA
Standard W178.2 is only required to be written once.
CASTI provides this course to help candidates prepare
for the CSA W178.2 Level 2 Welding Inspector
Certification. However, the CSA W178.2 exams are
administered by the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB).
All exam candidates must apply directly with CWB to
write the exams.
CODE ENDORSEMENTS
- CSA W47.1 and W59 Steel Construction
- CSA W47.2 and CSA W59.2 Aluminum
Construction
- ABS Ships and Floating Marine Structures
- CSA S473 Mobile Drilling Units and Steel Fixed
Offshore Structures
- CSA Z662 Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems
- API 650 Welded Tanks for Oil Storage
- ASME Section VIII-1 and ASME Section IX
Pressure Vessel Construction (Available Online)
- ASME B31.3 Process Piping (Available Online)
*Note: This course will cover the two code

More Online Code Endorsements Coming Soon
endorsements listed above. Please bring the Code
that pertains to the exam you wish to write. You are _____________________________________________
also welcome to bring multiple Code documents and
attend the in-classroom lessons for both code
endorsement exams.
Additional Code Endorsements are available.
See the Code Endorsements at the end of this page
for more information.
All participants must bring the ASME B31.3 and/or
ASME Section VIII, Division 1, and ASME Section IX
Codes to this class. These code documents can be
Note: Only the specific portions of ASME Section VIII,
Division 1, and ASME Section IX code documents
required for the exam are supplied in the document
package.
EXAM INFORMATION
The CSA W178.2 Level 2 Welding Inspector
Certification has four exams:
- Welding Fundamentals and Welding Inspection,
closed-book
- Practical Visual Inspection
- CSA Standard W178.2*, open-book
- Product Category and Standard/Code (ASME
B31.3: Process Piping), open-book

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ASME
Americ
an Weld
ing Soc
iety
API
CASTIs Learning Advantage (CLA) Online Training Courses offer flexibile, convenient,
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CASTI e-Instructor support
accessible 24/7 almost anywhere you have a PC and an internet connection
self-study material with explanations and sample questions throughout
code book navigation tutorials
exam preparation courses include complete practice exams
solutions reference the corresponding code paragraphs for better understanding
assessment-based: questions are submitted online and automatically graded
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AWS CWI Code Endorsement Exam Preparation
In-Service Pressure Vessel Inspector Certification
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simple online access using a web browser (see Minimum System Requirements below)
study material with explanations and sample questions throughout
code book navigation tutorial
3 practice exams
solutions to questions include references to the corresponding paragraph of the exam document(s)
all study material sample questions and practice exam questions are submitted online and automatically
graded
COURSE LENGTH
Online lessons are available for six months from the date of registration or until your scheduled exam date,
whichever occurs first. Please register your exam dates to unlock additional online practice exams.
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AVAILABLE ONLINE COURSES
IN-SERVICE PRESSURE VESSEL

INSPECTOR CERTIFICATION
Safety Codes Act Requirements for Notification of

Change of Ownership and Other Status Changes
Course Type: ONLINE, EP
Design Registration
TOPICS
The following topics are covered as they relate to the
Alberta In-Service Pressure Vessel Inspector
Certification:
Welding
Provincial Legislation
- Alberta Safety Codes Act and Regulations for
Pressure Equipment
CSA Standard B51 - Boiler, Pressure Vessel, and
Pressure Piping Code
Codes and Standards Adopted As Regulations
- ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel (Sections I to IX)
- ASME Pressure Piping Codes (B31.1, B31.3, B31.5,
B31.9)
- ASME CSD-l, Controls and Safety Devices for
Automatically Fired Boilers

- NFPA 58, Storage and Handling of Liquefied
Petroleum Gases
- ANSI K61.1, Safety Requirements for the Storage
and Handling of Anhydrous Ammonia

- CSA Standard B52 - Mechanical Refridgeration
Code
- MSS Standard Practice SP-25, Standard Marking
System for Valves, Fittings, Flanges and Unions

ABSA, The Pressure Equipment Authority
Service Inspections
EXAM DETAILS
The examination is open book and consists of 100
multiple choice questions. The time allowed for
examination is 3 hours. The candidate must obtain
70% of the marks to pass the examination. The
questions are broken down and graded in the 15 areas
identified in the Inspector Certification Examination
Syllabus (AB-59).
Please refer to the Inspector Certification Examination
Syllabus (AB-59) for a better understanding of the
authorized reference materials you may use during the
exam.
CASTI will provide a list of published legislation and
some ASME Code portions that are available for free
download for course participants upon registration.
Other ASME Code documents required for this exam
are available for purchase from CASTI; however, there
are additional reference materials you will need as
outlined in the AB-59 syllabus.
Safety Codes Council, Boiler Technical Council,

Government
ASME, National Board, American Petroleum
Institute (API)
Accident Investigation
Quality Systems
New Construction
Pressure Piping
Repairs/Alterations

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CODE ENDORSEMENT EXAM

PREPARATION FOR CSA W178.2
CODE ENDORSEMENT EXAM

PREPARATION FOR AWS CWI
ASME B31.3
ASME Section IX, B31.1, and B31.3
ASME Section VIII, Div.1 and IX
ASME Section VIII, Div.1 and IX

API 1104
TOPICS
CSA W178.2 Code Endorsement Exam:
TOPICS
AWS CWI Code Endorsement Exam:

- Design Conditions and Criteria
- Pressure Design of Components
- Materials Requirements
- Welding
- Preheating
- Heat Treatment
- Inspection
- Examination
- Testing
Preparation for 2 hour exam (45 multiple choice
questions)
EXAM DETAILS
The examination is open-book and consists of 45
multiple choice questions. The time allowed for
examination is 2 hours. The candidate must obtain
70% of the marks to pass the examination. The
examination is administered by the Canadian Welding
Bureau (CWB). All exam candidates must apply
directly with CWB to write the exam.
All participants must have the relevant code
document(s) as they pertain to the code endorsement
exam being written.
Code Applications:
Material and Design
Fabrication
Inspection
Qualification
Preparation for 2 hour exam
EXAM DETAILS
The examination is open-book. The time allowed for
examination is 2 hours. The candidate must obtain a
mark of 72% to pass the examination. All exam
candidates must apply directly to the American
Welding Society (AWS) to write the examination.
All participants must have the relevant code
document(s) as they pertain to the code endorsement
exam being written.
ASME Section IX (2010 Edition w/2011 Addenda)
select portions only, B31.1, and B31.3 (2010
Editions)
ASME Section VIII, Div.1 and IX (2010 Editions
w/2011 Addenda) select portions only
ASME B31.3 (2010 Edition); or
API 1104 (20th Edition with Errata/Addendum

July 2007, Errata 2 December 2008)
ASME Section VIII-1 and IX (2010 Edition)

select portions only
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These code documents can be purchased from

CASTI.
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CASTI.

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ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS

John E. Bringas, P.Eng. is a professional engineer who has practiced metallurgical
engineering and inspection for 31 years. He is one of only 22 people in the world certified as an
API 510, 570, 653, 571, 577, and 580 inspector. He is also an AWS Certified Welding Inspector
and former CGSB certified NDE inspector in UT and RT. He is a long time committee member
of ASTM A01 (Steels), A05 (Coated Steels), B02 (Nonferrous Alloys), NACE STG 32 (Oil and
Gas Production-Metallurgy) and STG 36 (Process Industry-Materials), SAE Division 1 (Carbon
and Alloy Steels), and Canadian Representative on ISO TC 17-SC 4 (Steels). He is the author
of the ASTM Handbook of Comparative World Steel Standards and the CASTI Metals Data
Books. Mr. Bringas has engineering work experience in the steel making, foundry, consulting,
refinery, pipeline and petrochemical industries and is the founder of Codes and Standards
Training Institute and CASTI Publishing Inc.
Roy B. Baguley, P. Eng. graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Science
in Metallurgical Engineering in 1977 and a Master of Engineering in Metallurgical Engineering
(Welding) in 1983. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the Province of Alberta,
Canada, and has 30 years of domestic and international experience related to metallurgy,
corrosion, welding, and nondestructive examination.
Roy worked as an equipment operator at a major Canadian pipe mill, and as a metallurgical
and NDE technician with a leading metallurgical engineering consulting company. He obtained
CGSB Level II NDE certification in the radiographic, ultrasonic, magnetic particle, and liquid
penetrant test methods.
After graduating in 1977, Roy entered professional life as a metallurgical engineer, performing
failure investigations, materials testing, materials selection, NDE technique development, and
welding qualifications. In 1981 Roy joined ARAMCO and worked with the Projects Inspection
Division on new construction in Saudi Arabia. In 1984 he accepted a contract with the South
African Institute of Welding, returning to Canada one year later to work on a variety of domestic
and international oil and gas projects. In 1987, Roy formed Metal Engineers International Inc.
(MEI) Through MEI, he continues to offer metallurgical, welding, corrosion, and nondestructive
testing expertise, mainly to the oil and gas industry.
Dr. Bruce Ball, P.Eng. is a professional engineer with over 30 years consulting experience in
failure analysis and inspection of plant facilities and mechanical equipment. He has a Ph.D. in
Metallurgical Engineering, was a CSA W178.2 certified welding inspector and is an API 510
pressure vessel inspector. He has been awarded a fellowship by the Canadian Society for
Nondestructive Testing and is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Chemical and
Materials Engineering at the University of Alberta. He was vice chairman of the Canadian
Standards Association Committee on Weld Inspector and Weld Inspection Organization
Certification.
Glynn Woods, P.E. is a Senior Piping Engineer with experience in piping design, stress,
supports, and failure analysis, as well as piping component design, analysis and testing. For
more than 30 years, he has been providing this expertise for both new and operating
petrochemical and power plants using computer evaluations and field experience in arriving at
safe, economical piping designs and solutions to piping problems. Mr. Woods is a member of
the ASME B31.3 Process Piping Committee, the Process Piping Design Course Director for
ASME Continuing Education Institute, and a faculty member for the University of HoustonDowntown continuing education program.

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Kamran Mokhtarian, P.E., has 40 years of experience in all aspects of pressure vessels
design fabrication and maintenance. Mr. Mokhtarian received his Masters of Science degree
from Northwestern University. Since 1985, he has contributed to the ASME B&PV Code by
participating in several committees. As vice chairman of Subcommittee VIII, he has been
responsible for some of the improvements to this code and has chaired the special group on
interpretations of Subcommittee VIII. He is currently the chairman of the Pressure Vessel
Research Committee (PVRC), a member of ASME Post Construction Committee, and a
member of API-ASME joint Committee on Fitness-for-Service.
Todd Smith has worked as a welder between 1991 and 2008; completing his Alberta
apprenticeship and becoming a B Pressure welder certified in multiple processes and materials
and owning and managing his own portable welding business. Throughout this time Todd
welded in many areas of industry, including structural steel, equipment manufacturing,
cryogenic vessel fabrication, pressure piping fabrication in shop and facility settings and
pipeline and drilling rigs.
Todd Smith has over 20 years of welding and pressure equipment experience. Completing his
Alberta apprenticeship, Mr. Smith became a B Pressure welder certified in multiple processes
and materials. Over his welding career, he has been involved in many areas of industry,
including structural steel, pulp and paper, equipment manufacturing, cryogenic vessel
fabrication, pipeline and drilling rigs, as well as pressure piping fabrication in both shop and
facility settings. His integrity management and inspection work has involved the review and
development of QA/QC procedures, Quality Management System manuals and welding
procedures, as well as and pressure equipment inspection, welder performance qualification
testing and ISO 9001 audits. Mr. Smith is certified as an API 510, 570, 653, 577, and 571
inspector. He is also a CSA W178.2 Level II Welding Inspector, AWS Certified Welding
Inspector, Alberta Welding Examiner, and Alberta In-service Pressure Vessel Inspector.
Richard J. DePue is the Lead Auditor and QA/QC Inspection Manager of Certified Welding
and Testing with over 27 years of welding related experience. Some of his responsibilities
include conducting and coordinating visual and NDE inspections, AWS welding inspector
training, and project surveillance/auditing activities. He holds a M.Sc. Degree in Technology
Education Administration and is an AWS Senior Certified Welding Inspector, AWS Certified
Welding Educator, AWS Certified Radiographic Interpretation, NY State Public School
Certified Teacher in Metal Trades, ASNT Level III - MT, PT, VT. Mr. DePue started his
technical career as a welder in 1981 and in concert with his formal education and many
technical certifications; he enjoys sharing his knowledge and experience throughout his
training courses.
Alwyn Kaye, M.Eng., P.Eng., graduated from the University of Alberta in 1989 with a Master
Degree in Metallurgical Engineering (Welding) and from the University of Canterbury in 1980
with a Mechanical/Materials Engineering degree. He has over 27 years of experience in
fabrication, construction, design, management, inspection and research. He has a strong
technical background, specializing in technical project management by hands on outcome
success in difficult and unusual plant problems. He has engineered original innovations,
repairs, patents and practical solutions to cost saving designs and field problems in the
pressure equipment, process piping, storage tanks, and pipeline industries.
Mr. Kaye's field experience includes plant shutdowns, welding, equipment remediation and
certification as a National Board Boiler Inspector SCO Cert.#2567, API 510, 570, and 653
certified inspector, AWS Welding Inspector, ASNDT/CGSB Level 1 and 2, MT, PT, UT and
Level 1 RT (lapsed).
Alwyn Kaye is an accomplished CASTI instructor, having taught in Canada and internationally
with excellent reviews and comments.

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