IDEST Technician Inspection Course Part 2 (TIC2)

Part 2 of this course is intended for technicians aiming to offer cylinder testing services. It imparts sufficient knowledge and practical skills for hydrostatic testing of cylinders, adhering to BS EN 1968:2002 and BS EN 1902:2002 standards for inspection and testing.

Aim of the Course

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Confidently and competently check cylinder and valve threads.
• Hydrostatically test a cylinder to determine its permanent set.
• Stamp and label the cylinder according to ISO standards.
• Issue test certificates for cylinders that pass the test.

The course combines classroom instruction with a practical workshop and lasts approximately 5 to 6 hours. It begins with a brief presentation on the topics below, followed by hands-on sessions where participants will disassemble, hydrostatically test, dry, reassemble, stamp, and label cylinders according to ISO 13769:2002 standards.

Session Topics

• Various cylinder testing methods
• Tools and equipment required for hydraulic testing
• Ensuring the testing system is functioning correctly and troubleshooting issues
• Preparing the cylinder for testing in the chamber
• Ensuring the system is pressure tight
• The hydraulic test procedure
• Recording readings and calculating results
• Removing the cylinder from the chamber
• Methods for drying the cylinder and post-drying internal inspection
• Valve replacement and proper torqueing
• Cylinder stamping and labelling
• Completion of documentation

There are No Prerequisites to take this course:

Anyone can learn
Can be used in the workplace

Trainee technicians should book as far in advance as possible and arrange the class start date. The course is run on a fixed start date ( Please contact us for the latest available training dates.

A deposit payment will reserve spaces for this class
Final payment can be made prior to class