Advance Your Career with Australia’s Leading Pressure Vessel Inspection Course

If you’re responsible for pressure equipment in any industry — manufacturing, food & beverage, energy, resources, petrochemical, defence, or heavy industry — competent in-service inspection isn’t optional. It’s critical.

The Les Cowley In-Service Inspection Training Course is Australia’s most respected program for developing the practical knowledge and judgement required to inspect boilers and pressure vessels safely, efficiently and in compliance with AS 3788.

Why This Course Matters

Pressure equipment failures can lead to:

• Catastrophic safety incidents
• Major downtime and lost production
• Environmental consequences
• Insurance disputes
• Significant legal and compliance exposure

This course provides the skills to identify risk early, prevent failures, and ensure your organisation meets its WHS obligations.

What You’ll Learn

Led by industry expert Les Cowley, this course covers:

• Understanding pressure vessel design & failure modes
• Inspection methods, intervals and statutory requirements
• Fitness-for-service principles
• Corrosion and material degradation
• Reporting, documentation and compliance pathways
• Real-world inspection case studies

Participants leave with the skills and confidence to perform competent in-service inspections aligned with AS 3788 and relevant legislation.
This course includes inspection requirements, integrity assessment principles, and the practical application of inspection intervals as defined in AS 3788.

Who Should Enrol?

• Maintenance & reliability engineers
• Mechanical and plant engineers
• Asset managers
• Safety professionals
• Weld inspectors
• Anyone stepping into an inspection or compliance-focused role

Whether you’re looking to upskill, diversify your qualifications, or step into a specialist compliance role, this training opens new career pathways.

Flexible Learning + Online Examination

With fully online content, you can complete the course at your own pace — no travel required.
Exams are also delivered online with flexible scheduling, making it easy to complete around work commitments.

Take the Step Toward Becoming an In-Service Inspector

Equip yourself with the knowledge that keeps people safe, prevents failures, and protects critical assets.