Identification 
of Existing Materials, is an online course   
           designed 
to provide an outline of the "R" Certificate Holder's 
responsibilites and the Inspector's involvement for verifying identification of 
existing materials and those action necessary for unknown materials.
Learning 
Outcomes
After completing this course, students will be able to: 
 
-  Identify NBIC requirements 
     for existing and unidentified materials. 
-  
    Describe the reasons for identifying materials. 
-  
         Verify 
  the identification of existing materials. 
-  
   Identify actions to be taken for unknown material. 
- Identify 
  chemical and hardness requirements. 
- Identify 
  other types of considerations when dealing with unidentified material. 
- Recognize 
  the difference between repairs and alterations as it relates to unknown 
  materials. 
Reference 
Materials
Although not required, each student may find it helpful to 
have the following materials (currently mandated edition):
- National Board Inspection Code, Part 2, 
  Inspection 
- National 
  Board Inspection Code, Part 3, Repairs and Alterations 
- NB-263, 
  RCI-1, Rules for Commissioned Inspections 
- ASME 
  Section I, Rules for 
  Construction of Power Boilers 
-  
    ASME Section VIII, Div. 1, Rules for Construction of 
  Pressure Vessels
Note: ASME Code and Standards may be 
ordered through the ASME 
website.
Criteria 
for Successful Completion
As a minimum, for a National 
Board Certificate of Completion to be issued, students must: