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Introduction to ASME Section IX Online Training
Introduction to ASME Section IX
Introduction to ASME Section IX is ideal for engineers, quality control personnel, purchasing agents and other individuals in the welding and materials joining industry that need a high-altitude view of ASME BPVC Section IX – Welding, Brazing, and Fusing.
This course will delve into the code’s scope and help individuals understand the qualification of Welding Procedure Specifications, Procedure Qualification Records and Welder Qualification as it pertains to the standard.
Attendees that complete all three webinar sessions will earn 6 PDHs or 0.6 CEUs.
Course Details
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Learning Objectives
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The Instructor
By the end of this webinar, attendee will be able to:
- Navigate ASME Section IX
- Explain the purpose and proper use of welding procedure specifications (WPSs), procedure qualification records (PQRs), and welder qualification
- Define basic welding terminology
Garry Pace
Garry A Pace, PE/CWI has a BS in Welding Engineering from Montana School of Mines in Butte Montana. Mr. Pace has worked as a welding engineer in a number of industries over the last two and a half decades, ranging from manufacturing, boiler and pressure vessels, heavy construction, DOE nuclear as well as the oil and gas industries. In his roles in those industries, Mr. Pace has spent the majority of his time involved in the writing and review of Welding Procedure Specifications, Procedure Qualification Records as well as the training and qualification of welders to a number of different welding codes.
Mr. Pace is currently employed as a welding instructor for the Alief ISD Center for Advanced Careers as well as working as a welding engineering consultant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the AWS Introduction to ASME Section IX online course?
The AWS Introduction to ASME Section IX course is a live, online instructor led training that gives professionals a high level overview of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section IX — focusing on welding procedure and welder qualification requirements.
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Who should take the Introduction to ASME Section IX training?
This course is designed for engineers, quality control personnel, purchasing agents, and other welding and materials professionals who need to understand the structure and use of ASME Section IX in their work.
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What topics are covered in the ASME Section IX course?
The course helps attendees learn how to navigate ASME Section IX, explain the purpose and use of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs), Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs), and welder qualification requirements, and define key welding terminology.
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How long is the Introduction to ASME Section IX webinar training?
The training consists of three 2 hour live sessions spread over three days, totaling approximately 6 hours of instruction, and provides 6 PDHs or 0.6 CEUs to attendees who complete all sessions.
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Will this ASME Section IX course improve welding code understanding?
Yes — by giving participants a foundational understanding of how Section IX is organized and used for procedure and welder qualification, the course boosts confidence in applying the code correctly in engineering, inspection, and fabrication settings.