National Board Inspection Code, Part 2, Inspection, is an online course designed to provide students with a broader understanding of the requirements of Part 2, Inspection, of the National Board Inspection Code. Once completed, students will have a fundamental understanding of the inspection of pressure-retaining items.

Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, students will be able to:  

• Undertand the general requirements for conducting an inservice inspection of a pressure-retaining item.
• Identify pre- and post-inspection activities.
• Identify general and detailed inspection requirements to determine corrosion deterioration and possible prevention of failures for boilers, pressure vessel, piuping, and pressure relief valves.
• Explain corrosion and failure mechanisms.
• Understand examination, test methods, and evaluations.
• Explain stamping, documentation, the forms required for inspection of pressure-retaining items.

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

Note: NBIC Code Books mayt be ordered through the National Board website or by calling 614.888.2463.

Criteria for Successful Completion
As a minimum, for a National Board Certificate of Completion to be issued, students must:

• actively participate in all online course interactions
• respond to all knowledge check questions