ASME Section IX - Virtual (3 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. We will also review significant changes approved for publication in the new code Editions for 2025.

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.

A Certificate of Attendance with professional development hours (PDH) is issued. Attendee must be present for all sessions to receive their certificate.

This will be a three-day course consisting of three (4) four-hour days. We normally start mid-morning between 10:00 to 11:00 AM EST and finish before 3:00 PM EST. We usually have (3) three breaks lasting 5 minutes each.  Note: Attendees must pay in advance to receive the meeting link.

*Break times subject to change at instructor discretion

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.

Roger Smith, AI, IS, ANI, ANII - With over 40 years of comprehensive experience in electrical generation, Roger is a distinguished expert in nuclear and boiler power plant engineering, bringing extensive expertise from his 18-year tenure as a National Board Commissioned Authorized Inspector. His professional journey includes critical inspection services for nuclear power plants, US Navy instruction, and jurisdictional inspections in the Seattle area, during which he developed and implemented detailed procedures and quality control programs adhering to ASME, B31, NBIC, and international codes. Beyond his technical mastery in vessel design, nondestructive examination, and welding technology, Roger is renowned for his passion for continuous learning and ability to translate complex engineering standards into practical, real-world insights.