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PSI / PCI Courses

Aquatic Dreams has built a solid reputation for providing the best training in certification and qualification of PSI trained cylinder inspectors. With the support of PSI/PCI we have trained PSI technicians in the proper inspection and re-qualification standards required by the DOT and OSHA.

There is no other program that provides more comprehensive training and hands on experience available to insure your inspectors and fill station operators are properly trained to conduct inspections and fill operation.

PSI, Inc (Professional Scuba Inspectors) was formed in 1982 and is based in Washington State, USA. Affiliate cylinder inspector instructors are located worldwide. About 200 hands-on visual inspector workshops, serving over 1200 student are conducted each year. PSI is in its 28th year, serving the diving (SCUBA), fire fighting (SCBA) and hydro-testing industries.

PSI,Inc. visual inspector workshops exceed the training standards of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Compressed Gas Association (CGA), and Transport Canada (TC). It meets compliance requirements for U.S. Hazardous Materials Training (high-pressure air and other gases are classified as hazardous materials) required of all employees exposed to the potential hazards of pressurized air).

This certification course teaches the basics of conducting the annual visual inspections of solid wall and composite SCUBA and SCBA cylinders. These courses are well suited to those new to visual inspections as well as those who have been inspecting without formal training, through it wide range of inspection subjects. Including damage limits, neck cracking, corrosion limits, cylinder codes and markings and laws affecting inspectors

Additionally, this course meets the OSHA and DOT requirements for employee HAZEMAT training and attendants completing the course are qualified to conduct HAZEMAT training for cylinder handlers.

Previously certified inspectors may attend this full course under the VCIR (refresher program) for re-qualification as required by DOT (every 3 years). The course is open to anyone 16 years or older and no previous cylinder inspection experience is required. Participants receive certification as Visual Cylinder Inspectors upon course completion.

Courses Offered:

Cylinder Inspection Course

Eddy Current Technician Course 

Fill Station Operations

 Valve Repair Technician Course

Oxygen Cylinder Cleaning Technician Course

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