ct cp presentation feb 2011

8/10/2019 CT CP Presentation Feb 2011

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Impact of the PER on SAQCCCompetent Persons and a

reminder of certificationrequirements, continuingprofessional development andethical responsibilitiesCT Branch

February 2011


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Changes in responsibilitiesfor periodic inspection from

VUP to PER


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VUP Responsibility for periodic inspections

Responsibility squarely on the shoulders of the User.

Constraints applying to User were

Had to use a SAQCC CP certified inspector

Obligated to ensure inspector had appropriate

knowledge and experience for the specific job of

inspection


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PER Responsibility for periodic inspections

Regulation 11

User may inspect Category 1 Equipment (SANS 347categorisation)Are you familiar with SANS 347?

Higher categories must be inspected by an AIA In-

Service (AIA-IS)From April 2011

Inspection task has to be performed by an authorised

person

AIA-IS has to ensure the authorised person

Is certified by SAQCC CP

Has appropriate experience and knowledge for thespecific task


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Requirements for AIA-IS approval

Requirements for appointment as an AIA-IS by Dept. ofLabour have recently been clarified and include

SANAS assessment will be required prior to DoL

approval

SANAS will use SANS 10227 and ISO 17020 as the

standards applicable for AIA-IS assessments


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First lets deal with the issue

of whether an individual

become an AIA-In Service?


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SANS 10227 requirements


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SANS 10227:2007

Criteria for the operation of inspectionauthorities performing inspection

in terms of the

Pressure Equipment Regulations


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SANS 10227 Requirements for an AIA-In Service

Permanent staff will need to include:

Technical Manager (degree, T4, Cert. Eng. or B Tech)

At least 1 Certified CP (PV/SG certified depending on

scope of activities)

Can be the same person!


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SANS 10227 Requirements for an AIA-In Service

The AIA In-Service Personnel will need to comply with

Table 1 requirements for:

Design Verifier (Pr Eng, Pr Tech, Pr Cert Eng + 4 years

experience)

Technical Manager (Degree, T4, Cert Eng, B Tech + 4years experience)

Inspector (SAQCC CP)


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SANS 10227 Requirements for AIA-IS approval?

SUMMARY

SANS 10227 requirements are not over the top and

are appropriate to an AIA-IS because:

An AIA-IS deals with complex in-service issues includingdown-rating and re-certifying equipment.

The AIA-IS will need to have most of the competencies

associated with traditional AIAs including a design

evaluation


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ISO 17020 requirements


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Has been incorporated into SANS 10227 since 2007

Until recently SANAS did not audit compliance with ISO 17020 as PER

was not enacted

SANS 17020


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Administrative requirements e.g. legally identifiable body

(SAN10227 specifically excludes sole proprietor)

Independence, impartiality and integrity e.g. commercial influence

cannot influence inspection results

Confidentiality

Organisation and management

Quality system

Personnel e.g. appropriate qualifications

SANS 17020 Content


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Facilities and equipment

Inspection methods and procedures

Handling inspection samples and items

Records

Inspection reports and inspection certificates

SANS 17020 Content (cont.)


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Can an individual become anAIA-IS?


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Can an individual CP become an AIA-IS?

Theoretically yes but in reality it is just about

impossible

The reality is that the vast majority of CPs will need

to find employment with an AIA-IS from April thisyear


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Changes to the SAQCC CP Certification scheme?

Certification criteria remain the same

Physical capability

Successful completion of approved training course

Supervised practical training


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SAQCC CP Certification Criteria

Successful completion of approved training course

SAIW course and examination is approved by

SAQCC CP


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Supervised practical training

Minimum periods are applicable

Minimum number of vessels is applicable

Credits for educational and trade qualifications

reduce training period


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Education qualifications or

industrial certifications

Minimum training period Practical experience requirement

N2/ Std 8 /Gr 10 or lower 5 years (10 vessels) Minimum of 10 boilers and 10 pressurevessels for each category of certification

N3 / Matric / Gr 12

N4

N5

3 years (10 vessels) As above

Technikon S4

N6 / S3

G.C.C.

IPE

BSc or B.Tech

1 year (10 vessels) As above

Note (1) Post schooling qualifications such N4, N5, N6, S3, S4, BSc degree should be in

mechanical engineering, metallurgy or other relevant engineering or engineering science

discipline. Qualifications are subject to review by the certification body.

Note (2) Applicants who have successfully completed a trade test or apprenticeship contract as a

boilermaker, welder, blacksmith, fitter, millwright and fitter & turner are given a 1 yearcredit with the proviso the minimum training period is not less than one year.


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Training course requirements have been changedsignificantly to address

longstanding concerns about the inadequacy of the

scope and depth of training

the clear allocation of responsibilities of the AIA-IS

and the CP in job of work


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There is one change to supervised practical training

requirement

When a certification candidate is already certified in one

of the unlimited categories of equipment the duration ofsupervised experience required for certification in the

other unlimited category is reduced to 1 year irrespective

of the educational qualification level


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What are the new SAQCCCP training requirements?


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New SAQCC CP PV and SG training requirements

CP PV CP PV

Existing Syllabus New SyllabusProcess Plant

1 Week 4 Weeks

for limited for unlimited PV

PV certification Plus Certification

Foundation Course

Welding and NDTNew Syllabus

1 Week

CP Steam Generator CP Steam Generator

Existing Syllabus Mandatory New Syllabusadditional Additional Theory

1 Week 1 Week


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New CP training scheme requirements

Persons intending to apply for limited PV certification

will need to attend only weeks 1 and 2 of the PV

stream. Those intending to apply for Unlimited will

need to attend all 6 weeks

Persons intending to apply for Steam Generatorcertification will need to attend all three weeks of the

Steam Generator stream


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When and how were the new courses introduced?

New course requirements came into effect from January2011

Industry experts worked with SAIW to develop new

course material

SAIW lecturers have been trained by industry experts

and have undertaken bridging exams covering the

new material


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Will changes to the SAQCCCP system impact on

existing certified persons?


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What will happen to existing certified persons?

All existing certifications will be retained

Renewals and recertification will be treated as

they are currently


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How long is certificationvalid?

SAQCC CP C tifi ti R l


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SAQCC CP Certification Rules

Validity of certification

Certification is valid for 9 years

But

Certification must be renewed after 3 years then again

after 6 years else it lapses

After 9 years in total certification expires and an

application for recertification must be submitted



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Requirements for 3 year and 6 year renewals are

the same

Evidence of continued satisfactory eye sight Evidence that you have inspected at least ten vessels

(CP-PV) or six boilers (CP-B) in three years

Evidence of at least 24 hours CPD in the three year

period of certification

Additional Requirements for re-certification

As above plus there is also a requirement to pass an

examination which will assess awareness of changes to

regulations and codes



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Re-newal and recertification applications

Apply using SAQCC CP form for periodic renewal or

recertification

Apply at least 3 months before certification lapses

Any inspections carried out after the expiry date stated on

the certificate are not valid and you are acting

fraudulently

If you apply late usually no penalty will be applied for up

to three months after expiry date on your certificate

After three months you may be asked to attend aprofessional interview and penalties will apply


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Continuing professionaldevelopment


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Examples of structured CPD activities

Attendance at approved conferences, seminars, technical

meetings presented by professional institutions

Presentations at approved technical events

Preparation of technical articles for publication

Approved teaching or lecturing

In-house training on a formal recorded and auditableprogramme

Further education studies relevant to field of certification

Approved relevant short courses



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Examples of semi-structured CPD activities

Further education studies not necessarily directly

related to CP activities

Private study of relevant publications and journals



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Examples of unstructured CPD activities

Private study involving distance learning

Attendance at technical meetings within an employer

organisation (excludes progress, planning andproduction meetings)


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Competent person ethicalresponsibilities



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Code of Ethics is aimed at

Protecting the public and users and workers operating

pressurised equipment

Reinforcing the professional standards expected ofCompetent Persons

Enhancing the professional standing of Competent

Persons


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SUMMARY

SUMMARY


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SUMMARY

From April the individual CP will disappear

Many AIAs have included in-service inspection in theirscope of activities informally in the past. Now they are

required to demonstrate their capabilities for these

activities by assessment

PER enhances the status of AIAs significantly and there is

an expectation of professionalism by the regulatory

authorities

AIA-IS will take on the legal responsibility for inspectionsso they should be extremely careful about their

relationship with contracting CPs

SUMMARY


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SUMMARY

The changes made by SAQCC CP are intended to

improve the competence of CP inspectors and supportAIA-IS companies in meeting their responsibilities

Existing CPs are unaffected by changes to the

certification training requirements

CPs must enhance their standing through professionalism

and ethical responsibility

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