Stay Ahead of the Competition with Our Comprehensive ASSET Composite Cylinder Inspection Course

Composite Cylinder Inspection Course

Professional Inspection & Testing of Composite Cylinders

Course Duration: 1 Day

Course Overview

The ASSET Composite Cylinder Inspection Course is a focused, practical course for technicians who already work with cylinders and need to understand the specific challenges of inspecting composite cylinders.

Composite cylinders behave very differently to steel or aluminium.
They can look fine externally while hiding damage beneath the surface — which is why proper training is essential.

This course is designed to give you a clear, practical understanding of how to inspect them correctly and make sound decisions in a real working environment.

Who This Course Is For

This course is relevant for anyone responsible for inspecting composite cylinders used in:

• Firefighting and SCBA units
• Emergency escape breathing systems (ELSA)
• Paintball and lightweight cylinders
• Portable oxygen systems
• Industrial breathing apparatus

It is intended for qualified cylinder inspectors, not beginners.

What Makes Composite Cylinders Different

Composite cylinders require a different approach to inspection.

You’ll learn how to deal with:

• Carbon fibre and wrapped cylinder structures
• Surface damage vs structural damage
• UV, heat, and environmental exposure
• Moisture and saltwater effects
• Lifetime limits and service restrictions

This is where many inspections go wrong — this course helps you understand what actually matters.

Composite Cylinder Inspection Course Content

Theory

• Differences between composite, steel, and aluminium cylinders
• Defect grading (Levels 1, 2, and 3)
• Service life and inspection intervals
• Environmental damage (UV, temperature, salt exposure)
• Hydrostatic testing considerations

Practical Workshop

• Inspection of real composite cylinders
• Identifying defect levels in practice
• Working with borderline pass/fail examples
• Understanding when to remove a cylinder from service

composite cylinder damages – level 3

Assessment

A practical workshop assessment is included, using real examples — including borderline cases — to confirm that inspectors can make correct, defensible decisions.

Prerequisites

To attend this course, you must hold:

• ASSET Cylinder Visual Inspection (Part 1)
• ASSET Hydrostatic Testing (Part 2)

This ensures all candidates already have a solid inspection background.

Why This Course Matters

Composite cylinders are widely used because they are lightweight and strong — but they also introduce different risks.

Incorrect inspection can lead to:

• Missed structural damage
• Unsafe cylinders remaining in service
• Liability for the technician or operator

This course helps you avoid those mistakes and work with confidence and consistency.

What You’ll Gain

• A clear understanding of composite cylinder behaviour
• Practical inspection experience
• Confidence in defect identification and grading
• Better decision-making in real inspection scenarios
• Training aligned with recognised industry practices

What’s Included

• Course handbook
• Practical workshop training
• Certification upon completion

Students are required to have their own printed course materials.

Flexible Learning Option

Students who complete the academic component online and pass the assessment may attend the practical workshop within 12 months.

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

A Practical Approach

This course is straightforward and experience-based.

You won’t be overloaded with theory that doesn’t apply —
you’ll learn what to look for, how to assess it, and when to act.

Ready to Book?

If you are already inspecting cylinders and want to handle composite cylinders properly, this course is the next step.

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