VIP Inspector
As you undoubtedly know, scuba cylinders must be inspected annually to ensure they are safe to fill. This requires specialized knowledge and skills. The VIP Inspector course provides these.
Course graduates are also qualified to train fill station operators (FSO) in the safe methods for handling, transporting and filling high-pressure scuba cylinders.
You can sign up in person, over the phone or online by clicking the button below. If you sign up online, you will still need to call to schedule your class.
This program generally takes just just a half day. With sufficient notice, we can usually offer this course when it’s most convenient for you.
- Be at least 18 years old.
$424.95/person includes:
- All instruction
- eLearning
- Certification processing when earned
As an option, you can purchase this course along with our $145 Visual Inspector kit which includes all the tools you need to conduct inspections. In it, you will find items such as an inspection light, mirror, markers, gauges, inspection stickers, a punch and more.8
As you undoubtedly know, scuba cylinders must be inspected annually to ensure they are safe to fill. This requires specialized knowledge and skills. The VIP Inspector course provides these.
This half-day program covers a variety of topics, including:
- Safe handling of cylinders
- Tools and their uses
- Visual inspection indications
- Criteria for rejection and condemnation of a cylinder
- The basis for cylinder cleaning
Course graduates are also qualified to train fill station operators (FSO) in the safe methods for handling, transporting and filling high-pressure scuba cylinders.
In this course, we cover:
Visual Inspection Purpose
- Legal requirements, standards of the community
Safe Handling of Cylinders
- Fill station operator rules and recommendations
- Identification of various cylinder markings
- Legal/illegal filling requirements
- Filling Procedures
- Tools and their uses
Visual Inspection Indications
- Proper identification of the various defect conditions
- Criteria for rejection and condemnation
- Define the criteria for cylinder rejection
- Define the criteria for condemning a cylinder
Other Services During Inspection
- Valve inspection and cleaning
- Compressor operations
- Oxygen cleaning
Visual Inspection Procedures Practical
- Visually inspect and document cylinder properly
- Inspect cylinder with mirror and light
- Inspect cylinder with scope and document findings
- Inspect cylinder with wand and document findings
Most importantly, we don’t practice these skills until you finally get them right. We have you repeat them until you can’t do them wrong.
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