Cylinder Visual Inspection Course – Part 1 is your first course in practical inspection of cylinder pressure vessels.

Cylinder Visual Inspection Course (Part 1)

Professional Scuba Cylinder Inspection Training | CPD Accredited

The ASSET Cylinder Visual Inspection Course (Part 1) is a practical, 2-day course designed for anyone who needs to properly inspect scuba cylinders and understand what they are looking at — and why it matters.

This is where most technicians start. It gives you a solid foundation in cylinder inspection as a pressure-systems responsibility, not just a visual check.

CPD Accredited – Recognised Professional Training

ASSET is now an Accredited Provider with the CPD Standards Office (UK).

That means this course isn’t just informal training. It is recognised as Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and can be recorded as part of your ongoing professional learning.

For many students, this matters because:

• It supports career development
• It shows employers you’ve completed structured, assessed training
• It can contribute towards wider professional or academic pathways

More importantly, it confirms that what you are learning is relevant, structured, and independently recognised.

About the Course

This course introduces both the theory and the hands-on side of cylinder inspection.

You’ll spend time understanding how cylinders behave, what defects actually mean, and how to carry out inspections properly — not just ticking boxes.

The focus is on:

• Recognising real defects
• Understanding risk
• Working in line with accepted standards and good practice
• Recording your findings clearly and correctly

Course Structure

• Duration: 2 Days
• Day 1: Theory (online or classroom)
• Day 2: Practical workshop training

There are no prerequisites, but a practical mindset definitely helps.

What You’ll Cover

• Cylinder inspection procedures and basic testing principles
• Internal and external visual inspection
• Valve checks and basic maintenance awareness
• Thread identification and gauging
• Recognising corrosion, damage, and common failure points
• Introduction to standards, codes of practice, and HSE expectations
• Recording inspections and maintaining traceable documentation

Everything is taught in a way that makes sense in the real world — not just in a manual.

Why This Course Matters

Cylinders are often treated as just another piece of dive kit. They’re not.

They are pressure vessels, and if they fail, the consequences are serious.

This course helps you understand:

• What to look for
• What actually matters
• When something should be removed from service
• How to justify your decisions

Key Benefits

• Practical, hands-on training
• Clear, straightforward explanations — no unnecessary complexity
• Based on real workshop experience
• Recognised as CPD-accredited training
• A solid starting point for anyone working with cylinders
• Supports safer diving through better inspection practices

Certification

Once completed, you’ll receive:

ASSET Cylinder Testing (Part 1) – Practices & Procedures Certificate

This shows that you’ve completed structured training and can carry out inspections with a level of competence expected in a working environment.

What Comes Next

Most students go on to:

👉 ASSET Hydrostatic Testing Course (Part 2)

This builds on what you learn here and moves into full pressure testing and certification.

What’s Included

• Theory training (online or classroom)
• Practical workshop session
• Course materials
• Certification and Q-Card

Flexible Learning

If you complete the theory online and pass the assessment, you can attend the practical session later — up to 12 months after completing the academic part.

You can also revisit the theory in a classroom setting if needed.

Who This Course Is For

• Dive technicians
• Dive centre staff
• People responsible for cylinder inspections
• Anyone looking to move into equipment servicing
• Those wanting structured, recognised training

A Straightforward Approach

There are plenty of courses that focus on “awareness”.

This one is about doing the job properly.

Interested?

Get in touch to book a place or find out the next available dates.

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