Classroom Class



R Class Jun 22-Jun 26, 2026

Date: Monday, June 22, 2026 to Friday, June 26, 2026
Venue:   Columbus, OH United States  Get Directions
Tuition: $1,450.00
Seats Available: 10

The Repair Inspector Course provides inspectors performing repair inspections with an understanding of the inspection requirements for repairs and alterations to boilers and pressure vessels. The training includes the duties and responsibilities of the repair inspector; quality systems; welding processes and postweld heat treatment; fabrication rules; nondestructive examination; and proper completion of repair forms.

Completion of this course is one of the requirements for receiving the National Board Repair Inspector R Endorsement; completion is also one of the requirements for receiving the National Board Pressure Equipment Inspector PEI Repair Qualification.

Related Documents:    NB-263, RCI-1,Rules for Commissioned Inspectors;NB-438, The National Board Pressure Equipment Inspector Program

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Describe repair inspector duties and responsibilities
  • Understand the accreditation process and "R" Stamp program
  • Evaluate repair and alteration plans
  • Understand the requirements of a quality system
  • Explain welding fundamentals and processes
  • Recognize nondestructive examination requirements and methods
  • Understand material identification requirements
  • Verify calculations as related to a repair and/or alteration
  • Explain stamping requirements
  • Understand requirements for completing repair forms
Related Document: In-Person Agenda ;  Virtual Agenda  

Final Examination

For students electing to take the 50-question final examination, a minimum of 35 (70%) questions must be answered correctly in order to pass the examination.

Related Document: Candidate Handbook

Course Reference Materials

Each student is required to bring the following materials (currently mandated edition) to class:
  • ASME Section I,Rules for Construction of Power Boilers
  • ASME Section IV,Rules for Construction of Heating Boilers
  • ASME Section VIII, Div. 1,Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels
  • ASME Section IX,Welding and Brazing Qualfications
  • ASME Standard B31.1,Power Piping
  • National Board Inspection Code, Part 3, Repairs and Alterations
  • National Board NB-263, RCI-1,Rules for Commissioned Inspectors
  • National Board NB-415,Accreditation of Repair Organizations
Note: ASME Codes and Standards may be ordered through theASME Web site .

Related Document:  Body of Knowledge

Criteria for Completion

To receive a Certificate of Completion with IACET CEUs to be issued, students must:
  • be in attendance* every day,
  • actively participate in classroom activities and discussions, and
  • complete homework assignments and quizzes.

*Attendance is required to be eligible to sit for the final exam. Students missing more than 10% of class will be required to make up the sessions missed.