The Inspector Supervisor Course is designed to qualify individuals to provide technical supervision of Authorized Inspectors and Owner/User Inservice Inspectors. Topics common to all supervisors are taught in classroom lecture format, then supplemented with workshops and breakout sessions for training more specific to the work of the Inspectors.

Completion of this course is one of the requirements for receiving the National Board Authorized Inspector Supervisor B Endorsement or the Owner/User Inspector Supervisor O Endorsement.

Related Document:   NB-263, RCI-1,Rules for Commissioned Inspectors

Learning Outcomes

• Describe the duties of the Supervisor
• Explain Quality Control requirements
• Explain the elements of a review
• Assess quality documents
• Use review or evaluation checklists
• Recognize auditor attributes and skills
• Perform audits of Authorized Inspectors

Course Reference Materials

• ASME Section I,Rules for Construction of Power Boilers (B/O)
• ASME Section IV,Rules for Construction of Heating Boilers (B)
• ASME Section V,Nondestructive Examination (B/O)
• ASME Section VIII, Div. 1,Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels (B/O)
• ASME Section IX,Welding and Brazing Qualifications (B/O)
• ASME Standard B31.1,Power Piping (B)
• ASME Standard CA-1,Conformity Assessment Requirements (B)
• ASME Standard QAI-1,Qualifications for Authorized Inspection (B)
• ASNT SNT-TC-1A (B/O)
• National Board Inspection Code, Part 2,Inspection (O)
• National Board Inspection Code, Part 3, Repairs and Alterations (O)
• National Board NB-263, RCI-1,Rules for Commissioned Inspectors (B/O)
• Non-programmable scientific calculator (B/O)

Criteria for Completion

• 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.