Course 1: Introduction to Bolting and PCC-1
 
This self-study course is designed to be taken at your convenience and on your own schedule.  You have 90 days to finish the course from the time of purchase.  This course an introduction to the Bolting Specialist Qualification Program offered by ASME.  

The Bolting Specialist Qualification Program is designed to train and evaluate a bolter’s ability to inspect, assemble, disassemble and tighten bolted joints in an effective and safe manner.  Through online courses and hands-on training, successful candidates will understand and demonstrate the principles and practices of bolted joint assembly as outlined in Appendix A of ASME PCC-1: Guidelines for Pressure Boundary Bolted Flange Joint Assembly.

This course is an introduction to ASME’s Bolting Specialist Qualification program.  It discusses common bolting principles and their importance and provides an overview of ASME’s PCC-1 Guidelines for Pressure Boundary Bolted Flange Joint Assembly.  The PCC-1 guidelines were created to address gasket technology, bolting assembly procedures, and calculation methods to improve both the integrity and efficiency of bolted-joint assemblies.   

This course is designed for individuals engaged in the assembly and disassembly, including inspection and quality assurance of pressure vessel pressure boundary bolted joints; piping pressure boundary bolted joints, and storage tank pressure boundary bolted joints.

When you finish this course, you will be able to:

• Explain the importance of bolting
• Identify the types of industrial bolted joints
• Describe common bolting principles
• Explain the advantages of using bolted joints
• Discuss the concepts that underlie a functioning bolted joint
• Describe the contents of ASME PCC-1
• Recognize the importance of following PCC-1 guidelines

Who Should Attend
Anyone involved in the assembly, disassembly or quality assurance of bolted joints.