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Bolting Specialist Qualification Program N E W

This 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 safe bolted joint assembly as outlined in Appendix
A of ASME PCC-1: Guidelines for Pressure Boundary Bolted Flange Joint Assembly. Successful
candidates will show their ability to apply these practices in the assembly of bolted joints
safely and effectively.

The program consists of four online modules and a one-day hands-on training session. Candidates who
successfully complete the online courses and pass the online final examination – as well as the hands-on
instructor’s evaluation – will receive the ASME Certificate for the Qualified Bolting Specialist.*

Program Outline

I BOLTING PRINCIPLES II HANDS-ON TOOL DEMONSTRATION
AND PROCEDURES: AND TESTING:

This training and assessment is designed to improve After passing the online Final Examination, you will be
the bolter’s knowledge of the principles and procedures approved to attend the Hands-On Tool Demonstration
involved in bolting. It is delivered in four online and Testing.
courses with multiple-choice reviews:
This part of the program is delivered in a one-day training
Part 1 Principles of the Bolted Joint and ASME PCC-1 session where you will review, observe and demonstrate
actual tool handling and safety principles. This session
Part 2 Flanges, Fasteners and Gaskets covers the practical application of the principles and
practices to show that you can safely and effectively
Part 3 Putting It Together/Taking It Apart operate bolting tools and assemble functioning joints. It
is designed to test and improve your skills. This section
Part 4 Bolting Safety and Tool Handling of the program can only be taken after successful
completion of all four online courses and the Final
After completing the four online courses and passing each Examination.
multiple-choice review, candidates will need to submit
an application to enroll in the Final Examination. In the Visit go.asme.org/NAbolting for a listing of ASME
application, candidates are required to submit verification of Authorized Training Providers and locations where
at least 6 months of bolted joint assembly experience. Once Hands-On Tool Demonstration and Testing are available.
this application packet is approved, the candidate
will be enrolled in the online Final Examination. * This qualification does not make any determination
of an individual’s capabilities in applying this general
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: knowledge within a specific work environment or
under actual working conditions. It remains the sole
Anyone involved in the assembly, disassembly or quality responsibility of the employer of the individual to
assurance of bolted joints determine competency for assigned tasks and work.
It is not a certification.

Try the introductory Online Course at no cost!

For more information about enrolling in the program, visit
go.asme.org/NAbolting

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