Cylinder Inspector Courses

PSI-PCI Visual Cylinder Inspector Courses

Scuba Adventure not only offers these inspection services, but we can also train you to do your own inspections.  

PSI-PCI Visual Cylinder Inspector Course Programs

PSI-PCI offers courses for Visual Cylinder Inspection and related specialties which support the visual inspection process. Deposit to hold your place in the class is $75 unless class cost is less.

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Visual Cylinder Inspector Course (VCI)

Cost: $295
This certification course teaches the basics of conducting the annual visual inspections of solid wall and composite SCUBA and SCBA cylinders. The 6 - 8 hour course is suited for those new to visual inspection well as those who have been inspecting without formal training. The class has a wide range of inspection subjects including damage limits, neck cracking, and laws affecting inspectors. Additionally, this course meets the OSHA and DOT requirements for employee HAZMAT training and attendants completing the course are qualified to conduct HAZMAT training for cylinder handlers . Previously certified inspectors may attend this full course under the VCIR for re-qualification. The course is open to anyone 16 years or older and no previous cylinder inspection experience is required. Participants receive certification as Visual Cylinder Inspectors upon course completion.

Visual Cylinder Inspector Refresher Course (VCIR)

Cost: $195
Refresher courses allow previously certified inspectors (by PSI) to attend the full VCI course described above at a reduced price. Refreshers are offered in conjunction with all VCI courses even if not advertised as such. If you are outside your 3 year window for updated training this is the course you need to take. Refresher participants receive re-certification as Visual Cylinder Inspectors upon course completion.

Visual Cylinder Inspector Update Seminar (VCIU)

Cost: $75
This one hour update is a very abbreviated version of the VCI course for those recently certified as Visual Cylinder Inspectors. The update Seminar focuses on recent changes to cylinders and inspection standards. Additionally, this update meets the OSHA and DOT 3 year retraining requirements for cylinder HAZMAT handling. Participants receive a Certificate of Attendance upon completion

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Eddy Current Service Technician (ECT)

Cost: $175
Eddy Current testing is a powerful addition to visual cylinder inspection however many in the industry continue to use such devices on the wrong cylinders or fail to operate the equipment properly. This 2 hour course provides Visual Cylinder Inspectors with the added training to know when and how to conduct proper Eddy Current Tests of SCUBA and SCBA cylinders in addition to hands on experience with Eddy Current devices. Attendants are required to be certified by PSI as Visual Cylinder Inspectors and participants receive certification as Eddy Current Service Technician upon course completion

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Oxygen Cylinder Cleaning Technician (OCCT)

Cost: $150
The newest addition to the core PSI/PCI programs, this 3 hour course offers information and inspection training specific to cleaning oxygen service cylinders. Students will be provided a Certificate of Completion.

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Valve Repair Technician (VRT)

Cost: $150
This course provides a broad overview of valve types, valve repair and valve care. It is approved by the valve manufacturers. Students will be provided a Certificate of Completion.

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HAZMAT Handler of SCUBA and SCBA Cylinders (HAZMAT)

Cost: $65
OSHA and DOT require all employees who "are affected" by high pressure cylinders to receive "function specific" training to the HAZMAT within 90 days of employment and retraining every 3 years afterward. This 1-2 hour course covers subjects ranging from hazard awareness to legal requirements for cylinder handlers

Fill Station Operator (FSO)

Cost: $65
Businesses who operate cylinder filling stations are required by OSHA to provide training to employees operating filling equipment. Topics include pre-fill inspection, proper techniques, system maintenance, and emergency procedures. As fill systems vary greatly, this course is customized to specific fill stations operational procedures. Course times vary from 1 - 3 hours.

SCBA Visual Cylinder Inspector (SCBA)

Cost: $295
This course is a tailored version of the VCI course for those inspectors only dealing with Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) cylinders commonly used in fire fighting, emergency response, and other land based environments where the air may be unsafe to breath. As this course only covers SCBA Cylinder Inspection, it is slightly shorter then the full VCI course. Participants receive certification as a SCBA Visual Cylinder Inspector upon course completion.

Cylinder Safety Seminar (CSS)

Cost: $45
This 1 to 1 1/2 hour seminar and is a short overview of SCBA (steel, aluminum, and composite) cylinders. Offered to local fire departments and regional fire service training gatherings to alert department personnel to both the safety awareness regulations and ways to extend the life of expensive cylinders.