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Bolting Specialist Qualification Program

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 AND I I HANDS-ON TOOL DEMONSTRATION

PROCEDURES AND TESTING

This training and assessment is designed to improve After passing the online Final Examination, you will be
the bolters 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 session where you will review, observe and
Part 1 Principles of the Bolted Joint and ASME PCC-1
demonstrate actual tool handling and safety principles.
This session covers the practical application of the
Part 2 Flanges, Fasteners and Gaskets principles and practices to show that you can safely
and effectively operate bolting tools and assemble
Part 3 Putting It Together/Taking It Apart functioning joints. It is designed to test and improve your
skills. This section of the program can only be taken
Part 4 Bolting Safety and Tool Handling after successful completion of all four online courses
and the Final Examination.
After completing the four online courses and passing each
multiple-choice review, candidates will need to submit Initially, this training will be available at various locations
an application to enroll in the Final Examination. In the around the USA.
application, candidates are required to submit verification
of at least six months of bolted joint assembly experience.
Once this application packet is approved, the candidate
will be enrolled in the online Final Examination. NOTE: * Individuals who successfully complete this program
will be familiar with the general principles and best practices of
WHO SHOULD ATTEND bolted joint assembly as outlined in the current edition of ASME
PCC-1,and shall have demonstrated their knowledge at the level
required by Appendix A of the ASME PCC-1 Guidelines. Such
individuals will be issued a certificate of completion. By issuing
such certificate of completion, ASME does not “approve,” “certify,”
Anyone involved in the assembly, disassembly or quality “rate” or “endorse” any activity, imply licensure, registration or
assurance of bolted joints government authorization to practice any specific job function or
activity or make any determination of an individual’s capabilities
in applying this general knowledge within a specific work
environment or under actual working conditions, and individuals
shall not make any representations to the contrary. It remains the
sole responsibility of the employer of any individual to determine
competency for assigned tasks and work.

For more information about the program or how to apply, contact Paul Francis at
+1.973-244-2304, email francisp@asme.org or visit go.asme.org/ENAbolting
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