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Online In-Service Pressure Equipment Inspection Training

The Les Cowley In-Service Inspection Training Course

The AWS CE Inspection Clusters provide a structured training pathway for in-service inspectors, plant owners where pressure equipment is used, managers, and production staff.

Based on more than 20 years of Les Cowley’s proven training programs, these clusters deliver the knowledge and practical skills needed across inspection, compliance, and safe operation of pressure equipment.

Each cluster combines targeted modules, mentoring insights, and rigorous assessments, ensuring participants master both the technical standards and the real-world applications.

Whether you are preparing for the AWS CE exam, responsible for plant safety, or managing inspection teams, the AWS CE Inspector Clusters are the industry benchmark for building confidence and achieving excellence.

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AWS CE Inspector Cluster = 45 topics $4500 inc GST

The AWS CE Inspector Cluster is your pathway to becoming a certified in-service inspector. Built on Les Cowley’s proven training, it combines 45 focused topics that test and develop your skills against industry standards.

Each module requires 100% mastery, ensuring you’re fully prepared for the AWS CE exam and real-world inspection challenges.

Discounts may apply for previous AWS Students, existing AWS Clients and multiple bookings from the same company at the same time. Contact us to find out more.

AWS CE Inspector Cluster Topics (45)

Each topic will take approximately 1.5 hours to complete and consists of 5-10 questions which need to be 100% correct to proceed to the next topic
No time required off work
This Self-Paced cluster consists of the following 45 topics.
• Introduction to In-service Inspection Training
• Owners Responsibilities
• Code Of Ethics
• Hazards and Class of Vessel
• Boiler Types
• Boiler & Pressure Vessel Construction
• Essential Boiler Fittings
• Safety Relief Devices
• Boiler Inspection
• Boiler Water Treatment
• Deaerators
• Inspection Quick Actuating Closures
• Preservation and Inspection of Idle Pressure Equipment
• Firer Heaters
• Heat Exchanges
• Transportable Vessels
• Documents and Records
• Buried Vessels
• Inspection of Unfired Pressure Vessels
• Investigations of Deterioration and Failures
• Confined Space
• Risk Management
• Glossary of Terms • Non Destructive Testing Pt1
• Non Destructive Testing Pt2
• Metal Identification
• Ultrasonic Thickness Testing UTT
• Corrosion Basic
• Deterioration and Failure
• Wall Thinning Pressure Vessels
• Remaining Life
• Pressure Piping
• Inspection of Foundations and Structures
• Radiography
• Destructive Testing AS 2205
• Legislation & Standards Pressure Equipment
• In-Service Inspection Calculations
• In-Service Inspection Pressure Equipment Welding Information
• Commissioning or Recommissioning In-Service Inspection
• Dents and Imperfections
• Visual Inspection VT
• Hydrostatic Testing
• Vessel Columns-Towers
• Refrigeration Vessels
• Accumulators

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AWS CE Owners Responsibility Cluster | 6 topics $350

Plant owners and Operators may not be aware that it is mandatory for your pressure plant item to be registered with WorkSafe and to have a current Certificate of Inspection. There are substantial fines for plant owners and operators if an incident occurs.

Pressure Vessel Compliance training helps Owners and Senior Executives understand their legal obligations.

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the responsibilities and requirements necessary to maintain safety and legal standards in your operations.

AWS CE Owners Responsibility Cluster Topics (6)

36. Legislation & Standards

4. Hazard Levels

3. Code of Ethics

22. Risk Management

17. Documents and Records

20. Investigation of Deterioration

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AWS CE Management Cluster | 6 topics $350

Pressure Vessel Compliance training helps Owners and Senior Executives understand their legal obligations.

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the responsibilities and requirements necessary to maintain safety and legal standards in your operations.

AWS CE Management Cluster Topics (6)

This Cluster exposes the critical obligations of senior leaders responsible for pressure plant integrity under the WHS Act and AS/NZS compliance standards. It’s not just a technical or operational concern—it’s a legal and reputational minefield. You are accountable.

Importers are treated as manufacturers under law. If you own, import, manage, or profit from pressure equipment, you are legally liable for ensuring its compliance, condition, and safe operation.

This includes these topics:

Code Of Ethics
Documents and Records
Investigations of Deterioration and Failures
Risk Management
Deterioration and Failure
Legislation & Standards Pressure Equipment

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AWS CE Production Cluster | 5 topics $300

This Cluster drills into the hands-on responsibilities of frontline personnel who interact with pressure plant daily. These are the people who keep the wheels turning—but also the ones exposed when things go wrong.

One missed inspection. One bypassed safety valve. One undocumented failure—can mean injury, prosecution, or worse.

AWS CE Production Cluster Topics (5)

4. Hazard Levels

19. Inspection of Unfired PV

21. Confined Space

22. Risk Management

38. In-Service Inspection Procedure

What Does Online Training mean for you?

Self-paced study
Study when it suits you
Learn from home or work
No wasted travel time
No accommodation costs
No attendance costs
Work while you study

Standards

The course is based on the current edition of the AS/NZS 3788 standard.

Study Path

The ‘online cluster ‘is conducted online at a time that suits you
A Statement of Attendance is issued on completion of the online cluster portion.
The AWS CE In-Service Inspection Exam is conducted online
After passing the Exam, submit your competency evidence in accordance with AS/NZS 3788-TABLE V2 item 13 for RPL determination.

If you have any questions, please contact us