This certification course teaches the basics of conducting the annual visual inspections of solid wall and composite SCUBA and SCBA cylinders. The 6 – 8 hour course is suited for those new to visual inspection well as those who have been inspecting without formal training through its wide range of inspection subjects including damage limits, neck cracking, and laws affecting inspectors. Additional, this course meets the OSHA and DOT requirements for employee HAZMAT training and attendants completing the course are qualified to conduct HAZMAT training for cylinder handlers. Previously certified inspectors may attend this full course under the VCIR for re-qualification. The course is open to anyone 16 years or older and no previous cylinder inspection experience is required. However, you must be 18 years old to receive certification. Participates receive certification as Visual Cylinder Inspectors upon course completion. This course includes manual, hand outs and certification from PSI. All this for only $350.00.

This three hour update is a shortened version of the VCI course for those previously certified as Visual Cylinder Inspectors. The update Seminar focuses on recent changes to cylinders and inspection standards well as refreshing rusty skills. Additionally, this update meets the OSHA and DOT 3 year retraining requirements for cylinder HAZMAT handling. Participants receive a Certificate of Attendance upon completion. The cost for this course is $125.00 or Self Study at $125.00 plus postage.

This certification course is for those that have been PSI/PCI certified but it has been long than 3 years.  It is the VCI course, but because you are a PSI/PCI alumni your fee will be less. We teaches the basics of conducting the annual visual inspections of solid wall and composite SCUBA and SCBA cylinders. The 6 – 8 hour course is suited for those new to visual inspection well as those who have been inspecting without formal training through its wide range of inspection subjects including damage limits, neck cracking, and laws affecting inspectors. Additional, this course meets the OSHA and DOT requirements for employee HAZMAT training and attendants completing the course are qualified to conduct HAZMAT training for cylinder handlers. Previously certified inspectors may attend this full course under the VCIR for re-qualification. The course is open to anyone 16 years or older and no previous cylinder inspection experience is required. However, you must be 18 years old to receive certification. Participates receive certification as Visual Cylinder Inspectors upon course completion. This course includes manual, hand outs and certification from PSI. All this for only $275.00.

 This 1 to 1.5 hour seminar is a concise overview of SCBA (steel, aluminum, and composite) cylinders. Offered to local fire departments and regional fire service training gatherings to alert department personnel to both the safety awareness regulations and ways to extend the life of expensive cylinders. Cost for this course is FREE. This course is scheduled as requested.

OSHA and DOT require all employees who “are affected” by high pressure cylinders to receive “function-specific” training to the HAZMAT within 90 days of employment, and retraining every 3 years afterward. This 1-2 hour course covers subject ranging from hazard awareness to legal requirements for cylinder handlers. This course includes material and certificate for $45.00.

Businesses who operate cylinder filling stations are required by OSHA to provide training to employees operating filling equipment. Topics include pre-fill inspection, proper techniques, system maintenance, and emergency procedures. As fill systems vary greatly, this course is customized to specific fill stations operational procedures. Course times vary from 1 – 3 hours. This course includes book, material and certificate for $75.00.

This course is now being taught by request only, as Eddy Current Testing is ONLY required on 6351-T6 Aluminum Alloy.

Eddy Current testing is a powerful addition to visual cylinder inspection however many in the industry continue to use such devices on the wrong cylinders or fail to operate the equipment properly. This 3 hour course provides Visual Cylinder Inspectors with the added training to know when and how to conduct a proper Eddy Current Tests of SCUBA and SCBA cylinders in addition to hands on experience with Eddy Current devices. Attendants are required to be certified by PSI as Visual Cylinder Inspectors, and current on the rating. Participate receive certification as Eddy Current Service Technician upon course completion. This course includes material and certificate for $195.00.
If you have been previously trained as an Eddy Current Service Technician, you must be retrained at least every 3 years, and must attend the full course again. This will cost the full price of the course, at $195.00.

This 2 hour course provides a broad overview of valve types, valve repair and valve care. It is approved by the valve manufacturers. Students will be provided a Certificate of Completion. This course includes material and certificate for $185.00.

This 2 hour course provides detailed information on O2 cleaning scuba cylinders for enriched air uses. This course has been endorsed by all major scuba cylinder manufacturers and valve manufacturers. You will learn proper cleaning techniques as well as understand the risk and liability. The cost of this course is $185.00.

Dates in the works – give us a call at (812) 824-7234.

Take the VCI class and one other specialized course and get a reduction of $25.