ASME Section IX - In Person (2 days)

OBJECTIVES

• Describe the requirements for material joining procedure and performance qualifications, focusing primarily on welding qualifications
• Explain the applicability of qualification rules for different welding processes
• Discuss the documentation requirements for procedure and performance qualifications
• Describe the requirements for supervision of qualification testing
• Explain the certification and availability of qualification documents
• Describe performance qualification continuity and requalification requirements
• Discuss the use of Standard Welding Procedure Specifications (SWPSs)
• Code Edition changes will be discussed for the current year.

WHO THE COURSE IS FOR?

This course will be helpful for anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of how to apply ASME rules for qualification of welding procedures and welder performance. It will be especially helpful for novice ASME Code users, but will also give benefit to experienced users that want to stay abreast of any code development over the years. This course will be of value to anyone that needs to meet the Section IX training requirements described in QG-106. 

COURSE CONTENTS

This course provides a general overview of how to apply ASME Section IX rules for the qualification of welding procedures and personnel. Course contents include the organization of the book, responsibilities of various parties, and applicability to the various material joining processes. We will focus primarily on the rules associated with welding. Brazing and plastic fusing will be briefly discussed. Material includes discussions on Part QG general requirements, Part QW documentation requirements, the process to qualify joining procedures, definitions of terms used in Section IX, an explanation of the 3 types of variables, rules for revisions to documents, limits of Section IX applicability, required testing for qualification, and use of the various tables in Section IX. A “How to” session on reviewing and writing a welding procedure is conducted to help participants understand how to apply the concepts that are addressed. Additionally, performance qualifications for individuals applying material joining processes will be discussed, including responsibilities of various parties, performance variables, documentation requirements, required testing of qualification test specimens including mechanical and volumetric (UT or RT), acceptance criteria, performance qualification continuity, and requalification requirements. A “How To” session on completing performance qualification documents using the applicable performance variables and their limitations is conducted.

Note: Payment must be received prior to the first day of the course to attend. 

A Certificate of Attendance with professional development hours (PDH) is issued.  *The training seminars will be held from 8 AM to 4:00 PM local time. Except where noted.  Attendees are responsible for their own hotel rooms. If a special room rate is available, we will send you that information. 
*Times may vary based on class participation. 

NOTE: Lunch and Dinner ARE NOT provided unless otherwise noted. Breakfast items with beverages are available in the mornings. 

Each attendee will receive a copy of the course material. Please bring your Laptop to class and your latest Section IX Code Book. 

Attire is casual. 

SCHEDULED INSTRUCTORS - One of the following instructors will teach Courses:

Stacey Marks, PE, CWI, AI - With 34 years of distinguished expertise in welding and pressure vessel engineering, Stacey is a Professional Engineer, Certified Welding Inspector, and Authorized Inspector who has made significant contributions across multiple industry domains. Her career spans four years in third-party welding qualifications, 27 years at a global ASME pressure vessel manufacturer, and three years with an Authorized Inspection Agency, during which she held progressive leadership roles including Quality Engineer and Engineering Manager. Since 2013, she has been actively involved in ASME and National Board Codes & Standards Committees, developing comprehensive quality programs under ASME, PED, and ISO standards while earning recognition for her unique ability to translate complex technical requirements into accessible insights.