Technical Inspection Procedures Course
This course gives you the essential tools to carry out thorough and efficient technical inspections. You will learn to plan, execute and document inspections, apply acceptance criteria and a risk-based approach, use visual, dimensional and functional techniques and the main non-destructive tests, classify defects and fitness for service, and write clear reports with non-conformities and corrective actions that support safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
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What is the Technical Inspection Procedures Course?
This short course covers the full inspection cycle for assets, processes and installations. You will study the scope and objectives of technical inspection, the types of inspection from initial to condition-based, acceptance and rejection criteria, risk-based inspection and the inspector's role and ethics, inspection planning, prior document review, instrument selection and calibration, the safety of the inspection itself, systematic visual, dimensional and functional inspection, common defects such as corrosion, cracking and leaks, and non-destructive testing with penetrants, magnetic particles, ultrasound and radiography.
What sets this course apart: a practical methodology built on case studies and simulations; a multidisciplinary approach that covers safety, quality, maintenance and environmental inspection; constant emphasis on objective evidence, traceability and the validation of findings; attention to the safety of inspectors in confined spaces, at height and around hazardous energy; and a final project in which you design, carry out and evaluate a complete inspection procedure for a real or simulated case.
Program highlights
- Inspection fundamentals: types, acceptance criteria and risk-based prioritization.
- Planning campaigns: scope, programs, document review, instruments and calibration.
- Visual, dimensional and functional inspection to detect defects and risk conditions.
- Non-destructive testing: penetrants, magnetic particles, ultrasound and radiography.
- Classifying defects, fitness for service and validation of findings.
- Final project: a complete inspection procedure with report and action plan.
Syllabus of the Technical Inspection Procedures Course
5 modules. Select a module to see its content.
Technical fundamentals of inspection, acceptance criteria and a risk-based approach to verifying assets, processes and installations
- 1.1. The concept, scope and objectives of technical inspection: conformity control, early detection of deviations and assurance of operational integrity
- 1.2. Types of inspection: initial, routine, periodic, extraordinary, statutory and based on condition or criticality
- 1.3. Acceptance and rejection criteria: tolerances, technical specifications, applicable standards and objective evidence of compliance
- 1.4. The risk-based inspection approach: criticality, probability of failure, consequences and prioritization of resources
- 1.5. The inspector's roles and responsibilities: technical independence, traceability, professional ethics and formal communication of findings
Inspection planning, operational preparation and resource management for safe and efficient verification campaigns
- 2.1. Defining the scope of inspection: object, physical boundaries, interfaces, technical criteria and verification objectives
- 2.2. Inspection plans and programs: frequencies, routes, operating windows, sequence of activities and assignment of responsibilities
- 2.3. Prior document preparation: review of records, past non-conformities, permits and working conditions
- 2.4. Selecting tools, equipment and instruments: calibration, availability, suitability for the asset and metrological control
- 2.5. Risk assessment and safety during inspection: access, hazardous energy, confined spaces, work at height and coordination of activities
Visual, dimensional and functional inspection techniques for identifying defects, deviations and risk conditions
- 3.1. Systematic visual inspection: structured observation, detection of deterioration, severity classification and recording of findings
- 3.2. Dimensional and geometric inspection: measurement of thicknesses, clearances, alignment, deformation and critical tolerances
- 3.3. Functional verification of equipment and systems: operation, response, sequence, interlocks and stability of performance
- 3.4. Identifying recurring defects and failure modes: corrosion, cracking, wear, leaks, loosening and material degradation
- 3.5. Instrument-assisted techniques: thermography, basic ultrasound, borescopy, vibration and portable diagnostic tools
Specialized inspection procedures, non-destructive testing and technical validation of the integrity of the inspected asset or process
- 4.1. Fundamentals of non-destructive testing in inspection: purpose, limitations and selection criteria by type of defect
- 4.2. Liquid penetrant and magnetic particle inspection: preparation, execution, interpretation and control of indications
- 4.3. Ultrasonic inspection and thickness measurement: calibration, scanning, signal reading and assessment of material loss
- 4.4. Radiographic inspection and complementary techniques: scope, safety, resolution and verification of internal discontinuities
- 4.5. Validating findings through technical cross-checking: repeatability, intercomparison, peer review and confirmation of defects
Integrated project: designing, executing and evaluating an inspection procedure for a real or simulated case
- 5.1. Defining the asset, process or installation to be inspected: criticality, operating context, technical objectives and access restrictions
- 5.2. Designing the complete inspection procedure: scope, resources, safety, checklist, applicable techniques and acceptance criteria
- 5.3. Controlled execution of the inspection: data collection, identification of findings, technical verification and structured recording of evidence
- 5.4. Evaluation of results and diagnosis: classification of defects, risk level, fitness for service and intervention needs
- 5.5. Writing the final report and action plan: non-conformities, recommendations, schedule and follow-up responsibilities
Duration and format of the Technical Inspection Procedures Course
It is 300 hours. Tell us how many you can study each week and we will tell you when you will really finish.
This is the pace at which most students finish. It fits well with the installment plan.
Academic leadership and faculty
The Navalis teaching team: working professionals who teach and supervise the programs.
Dr. Marina AlcoverAcademic Director and Head of Quality Assurance
Eng. Diego CifuentesSenior Lecturer in Naval Welding and Non-Destructive Testing; Head of QA/QC for Welded Joints
Capt. Javier Abaroa (MCA)Senior Lecturer in Ship Handling, Electronic Navigation (ECDIS/Radar/ARPA) and GMDSS; STCW Compliance and Bridge Resource Management Coordinator
Dr. Pau FerrerSenior Lecturer in Naval Architecture and Simulation; Director of the Hydrodynamics and CFD Laboratory
Dr. Nuria LlobregatSenior Lecturer in Marine Meteorology, SAR and Operational Safety; Navigation Risk Management Coordinator
Eng. Javier BañulsSenior Lecturer in Electrical Engineering, Automation and ETO Engineering; Electronic Integration and Engine Alarms Coordinator
Eng. Sofía MarquinaSenior Lecturer in Materials, Composites and Corrosion Protection; Coordinator of the Advanced Paints and Coatings Line
Eng. Tomás RieraSenior Lecturer in Propulsion, Alternative Energy and Hybrid Systems; Energy Performance and Vibration CoordinatorObjectives of the Technical Inspection Procedures Course
Career opportunities after the Technical Inspection Procedures Course
Questions about the Technical Inspection Procedures Course
To confirm, with objective evidence, that a product, process, asset or installation meets the established standards or requirements, and to detect deviations early enough to act on them safely.
The fourth module covers liquid penetrants, magnetic particles, ultrasound and thickness measurement, radiography and complementary techniques, together with how to choose the right method for each type of defect.
No. The course teaches the principles, procedures and interpretation of the main methods. Personnel qualification and certification for each NDT method follow their own standards and are granted by the bodies responsible for them.
Yes. The methods apply to industrial and commercial assets in general, including hulls, machinery, port installations and offshore equipment, where corrosion, cracking and leaks are common inspection findings.
You define an asset or installation, design its full inspection procedure with checklist and acceptance criteria, simulate its execution, classify the findings and write the final report and action plan.
Fully online, through a virtual campus available 24/7, with live sessions that are recorded and tutorials with the teaching staff.
The course comprises 300 hours of study across 5 modules of about 60 hours each and ends with an applied project. You can progress at your own pace within the schedule set when you enroll.
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Admission process
No waiting for a call back. If your documents are in order, you can enroll in the same session.
- Profile: aimed at quality and safety inspectors who want to update their knowledge of current standards and best practice, maintenance technicians and operators who need to understand inspection procedures in depth, supervisors and production managers who implement and oversee inspections, students and recent graduates in technical fields, and internal and external auditors; technical training in quality control, metrology or inspection, or experience in inspection roles, is helpful, together with basic knowledge of ISO 9001 and of reading drawings and specifications.
- Language: sufficient command of English to follow the classes and the technical documentation.
- Technical resources: a computer with a stable internet connection, an up-to-date browser and spreadsheet software for the inspection records, checklists and report templates used in the exercises.
- Admission: online application, review of your profile and a short interview with the academic team.
- 01ApplicationYour details, background and documents.
- 02Instant reviewWe check that everything is complete and in order.
- 03EnrollmentChoose full payment or instalments and reserve your place.
Admission is provisional until the committee validates the documents provided. If you do not meet the requirements, the full amount is refunded.
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