FROSIO Insulation – a course leading to the approval and certification of inspectors of technical insulation for the oil and gas industry.
Content
The duration of the course is 10 days where 8 days are training, both theoretical and practical, and 2 days are examination. The course is based on the curriculum approved by FROSIO, and the subjects are divided into the following modules:
- Insulation theory and the different insulation classes (8 hours)
- Paint, materials and corrosion (5 hours)
- Insulation and accessories (7 hours)
- Jacketing (3 hours)
- Execution of insulation (16 hours)
- Requirements with regards to installation (6 hours)
- Standards, specifications, procedures and certificates (16 hours)
- The duties of an inspector and how to perform inspections (7 hours)
- Health, safety and environment (4 hours)
- Theoretical and practical examination (4 + 4 hours)
The course is conducted as a mixture of lectures, group work, practical training and homework.
Learning goals
After the course you shall be able to perform inspections of insulation throughout all phases of the work.
Before the insulation work starts you must be able to:
- Understand the information found on applicable drawings and the accompanying IPS (Insulation Procedure Specification)
- Assess the surface to be insulated with regards to surface preparation and corrosion protection
During the insulation work you must be able to:
- Evaluate if the insulation work is being performed according the applicable standards and the approved IPS
- Understand where it is important to perform inspections with regards to water traps and the possibility of wet insulation
- Evaluate health-, environment and safety aspects
After the inspection you must be able to:
- Report your results from the inspections and have knowledge of how to handle non-conformances
- Contribute to solutions with regards to repairs and how to improve the insulation performance
Language
The course is conducted in English.
Relevant experience
Production, planning and execution of insulation work.
Course fee
The course fee is € 3950,- (includes examination fee, all the course material and lunches).
Language
The course is conducted in English.
Relevant experience
Production, planning and execution of insulation work.
Course fee
The course fee is € 3950,- (includes examination fee, all the course material and lunches).
Examination
The exam consists of 2 parts; one practical part (4 hours) and one theoretical part (4 hours). If the number of students exceeds 15, the exam must be conducted over 2 days. The practical examination will be conducted on the first day and the theoretical examination on the second day.
FROSIO will correct the examination papers and after passing both examinations they will issue a certificate level I, II or III depending upon your experience.
Inspector candidate certificate level I
Candidates who either have no relevant experience or have not yet achieved the experience required for inspector level II.
Inspector certificate level II
Candidates who have minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
Inspector certificate level III
Candidates who have at least 3 years of relevant experience in addition to the 2 years required for level II, whereof minimum 2 years are documented inspection experience.
Experience may also be obtained after the examination.
Couse dates:
1st-12th November in Oslo, Norway.
Sign up for the course using the form on the right hand side.