This course is designed to train and evaluate a bolter's ability to apply in-depth concepts related to manual tightening equipment methods, pre, in-process, post assembly inspection/quality assurance, and troubleshooting bolted flange joints. Participants will also learn the reasons why requirements for bolted flange joints exist. This course covers training concepts identified for Level 3 Bolting Assembler Fundamentals.
This course is part of ASME’s Bolted Flange Joint Assembly Program, which provides formal on demand training, by fostering a deeper understanding of topics and concepts defined in ASME PCC-1 Appendix A.
This course is a prerequisite for the Level 4 Bolting Assembler Qualification Program.
Student will earn a microcredential for each level by completing courses covering the 4 skills levels:
- Level 1: Individual should be able to identify the main components of a bolted flange joint including the bolts, nuts, flanges, gaskets, and lubrication. This individual should also have a basic awareness of bolted flange joints and general terminology of bolting tools and equipment.
- Level 2: Individual should be able to perform general pre-assembly activities of bolted flange joints such as cleaning, inspection, assembly activities such as gasket and bolt installation, alignment, and manual torque tightening.
- Level 3: Individual should be knowledgeable with in-depth concepts of assembly requirements such as proper use of manual tightening equipment methods and pre, in-process, and post assembly quality assurance. This individual should also be familiar with the reasons why the majority of requirements for bolted flange joint assembly exist.
- Level 4: Individual should have advanced knowledge of all aspects of bolted flange joint assembly and should be able to develop and maintain bolted flange joint assembly procedures, training processes, and provide detailed oversight and guidance to bolted flange joint program.
By participating in this course, you will learn how to successfully:
- Apply in-depth concepts of assembly requirements such as proper use of manual tightening equipment methods and pre, in-process, and post assembly quality assurance.
- Perform inspection and assembly activities such as those outlines in Appendix A of ASME PCC-1: Pressure Boundary Bolted Flange Joint Assembly.
- Articulate the reasons why the majority of requirements for bolted flange joint assembly exist.
- Perform inspection, assembly, and troubleshooting activities such as those outlined in Appendix A of ASME PCC-1: Pressure Boundary Bolted Flange Joint Assembly.
Who should attend?
Anyone involved in the assembly, disassembly or quality assurance of bolted joints; Major operators and contractors involved in oil and gas, petrochemical and power generation, or any industry that uses bolted flange joint assemblies.
Course participants are expected to have:
- Access to a computer and reliable internet connection
- A calculator
- Software to display PDF files (such as Adobe Reader)
A Digital Badge will be issued to registrants who successfully complete the course and achieve a passing score of 75% or higher on the final exam.