Pressure Equipment Discipline Hub
Welcome to the pressure equipment discipline hub. This page is your central resource for certification, training, and updates specific to the discipline. Bookmark this page and check back regularly for updates, important announcements, and new resources.
Pressure Equipment Certification
Entry Qualifications
One of the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering discipline,
- First or Second-Class Power Engineer’s Certificate of Competency,
- Two-year technical diploma in a related discipline.
Required Courses
Base Competency:
Introduction to the Safety Codes System in Alberta (100179) — $400
Written Communications for Safety Codes Officers (100145) — $325
Professional Communication Skills for Safety Codes Officers (100140) — $250
Technical Training:
Alberta Pressure Equipment Safety Authority’s Inspector Certification Examination.
Valid In-Service Commission or New Construction Commission issued by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors.
Continuing Education
All safety codes officers must complete 30 continuing education credits over three years to renew their certification. For discipline-specific continuing education resources, explore the Council’s education resources pages.
Organizations of Note
- Pressure Equipment Sub-Council: Meets to discuss issues in the industry.
- ABSA: Pressure equipment safety authority.
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
- National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (NBBI)
Official Documents
Other Links and Resources
We’re continuing to build this page. If you know of a resource that should be included, please contact us at certification@safetycodes.ab.ca.