How is SAQCC-IPE different from SAQCC Competent Person (CP)?

IPE certification covers newly built, imported, modified, and repaired pressure equipment under PER manufacture and repair requirements, while CP certification covers in-service inspection and testing under PER Regulation 11. IPEs witness fabrication and sign data packs; CPs perform periodic in-service examinations and hydrotests.

What SAIW courses are required for SAQCC-IPE certification?

Applicants must complete SAIW Welding and Fabrication Inspector Level 1, Level 2, RT Interpreters, and the mandatory ASME Codes of Construction course covering ASME Section I, Section VIII Division 1, Section IX, and the National Board Inspection Code, per SAQCC-IPE initial certification requirements.

What practical experience do I need before SAQCC-IPE certification?

Candidates need a minimum two years supervised practical experience including 19 related fabrication or repair inspection tasks and documented inspection involvement on ten pressure vessels or boilers at an Approved Inspection Authority, per SAIW course prospectus and SAQCC-IPE application requirements.

What vision standard applies to SAQCC-IPE applicants?

Applicants must submit an original vision test record within six months certifying ability to read J1 (N5) letters at 300 mm and J7 (N10) at 1000 mm with at least one eye at 6/6 on a Snellen chart, plus clinically normal fields of vision, per SAQCC-IPE initial certification.

What PER regulations govern IPE fabrication inspection duties?

Manufacture, repair, and modification of pressure equipment with design pressure at or above 50 kPa are governed by PER Regulations 6–9 and incorporated health and safety standards, with conformity assessment per SANS 347 and AIA verification for Category II and higher equipment.

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Key Facts: SAQCC-IPE Examination Exam

2 yr

Min Supervised Experience

SAIW

50 kPa

PER Scope Threshold

PER Reg. 2

R2 650

Initial Cert Fee (2026)

SAIW

9 yr

Re-Certification Cycle

SAQCC-IPE

Certification Body

SAIW

SANS 347

Categorisation Standard

SABS

The SAQCC Inspector of Pressure Equipment (IPE) certifies inspectors to survey new fabrication, repair, and modification of pressure vessels, steam generators, and piping under South Africa's OHS Act Pressure Equipment Regulations, typically while employed by an Approved Inspection Authority (AIA). Candidates complete SAIW Welding Inspector Level 1 and Level 2, RT Interpreters, and the mandatory ASME Codes course, then gain two years supervised experience before SAQCC-IPE committee certification. Renewal is every three years with re-certification after nine years. This free prep includes 100 practice questions with explanations and an AI tutor.

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1Under South Africa's Pressure Equipment Regulations (PER), manufacture of pressure equipment generally applies when design pressure is at or above:

A.50 kPa

B.100 kPa

C.1 bar gauge only

D.Any positive pressure regardless of magnitude

Explanation: PER Regulation 2 defines the scope threshold at design pressure ≥ 50 kPa for pressure equipment subject to manufacture, repair, and modification requirements. IPE inspection duties focus on new build and repair under Regulations 6–9 (PER on SAFLII).

2Which PER regulations primarily govern manufacture, repair, and modification duties reviewed by an Inspector of Pressure Equipment (IPE)?

A.Regulations 6–9

B.Regulation 11 only

C.Regulation 3 only

D.Regulation 15 only

Explanation: IPE work on fabrication and repair aligns with PER Regulations 6–9 covering manufacturer obligations, conformity assessment, certificates, and marking. Regulation 11 governs in-service inspection performed by Competent Persons (CP), not IPE fabrication sign-off.

3Before pressure equipment may be placed into service after new manufacture, the PER typically requires:

A.A certificate of manufacture and conformity with incorporated standards

B.Only a verbal confirmation from the welder

C.An in-service hydrotest report from a Competent Person

D.A roadworthy certificate from the transport authority

Explanation: PER manufacture provisions require documented conformity and a certificate of manufacture before commissioning. IPEs at an Approved Inspection Authority (AIA) verify fabrication records and countersign where Category II+ equipment requires AIA involvement.

4A certificate of repair under the PER is required when:

A.Pressure equipment is repaired in a manner that could affect its pressure-retaining integrity

B.External paint is refreshed with the same specification

C.Nameplate lettering is repainted without structural work

D.A CP performs a routine external visual in-service inspection

Explanation: Repairs affecting pressure-retaining capability trigger PER repair obligations including assessment, inspection, and a certificate of repair. IPEs witness and verify repair procedures, NDT, and documentation before return to service handover.

5Modification of existing pressure equipment that changes design conditions generally requires:

A.Re-assessment against incorporated standards and updated conformity documentation

B.No documentation if the original manufacturer is unavailable

C.Only a CP external inspection report

D.Automatic grandfathering without engineering review

Explanation: PER modification provisions treat design changes as conformity events requiring engineering assessment, inspection, and updated certificates. IPEs review alteration packages — often referencing NBIC/ASME repair and alteration principles taught in SAIW ASME courses.

6The data plate (nameplate) on newly manufactured pressure equipment must include:

A.Key design parameters such as MAWP, serial identification, and manufacturer details per PER and incorporated codes

B.Only the paint colour code used in the fabrication shop

C.The welder's personal mobile number exclusively

D.The date of the next CP in-service inspection only

Explanation: PER marking requirements and incorporated construction codes specify mandatory nameplate data including design pressure/temperature limits and traceability. IPEs verify nameplate content matches the approved data pack before manufacture release.

7Imported pressure equipment placed into service in South Africa must:

A.Demonstrate conformity with PER and applicable incorporated standards before use

B.Be used immediately if manufactured overseas regardless of documentation

C.Only require CP Regulation 11 registration

D.Be exempt from PER if the import invoice is older than five years

Explanation: PER applies to imported pressure equipment — conformity assessment, documentation, and marking requirements still apply. IPEs may be involved in verifying import packages and bridging to South African categorisation under SANS 347.

8An Approved Inspection Authority (AIA) involvement in manufacture is most critical for equipment categorised as:

A.Category II and higher under SANS 347

B.Category I only in all cases

C.Non-pressure storage tanks only

D.Equipment below 50 kPa always

Explanation: SANS 347 hazard categorisation routes higher-risk equipment (Category II+) through AIA verification during manufacture and repair. IPEs employed by AIAs perform the statutory inspection and data-pack sign-off for these routes.

9The manufacturer's quality system for PER pressure equipment should ensure:

A.Traceability of materials, welding procedures, qualifications, and inspection records

B.Destruction of all NDT films immediately after welding

C.Welding without any documented WPS

D.Skipping heat treatment when production schedules are tight

Explanation: PER manufacture expects documented control of materials, procedures, personnel qualification, and inspection — the data pack IPEs review. SAIW Welding Inspector training emphasises fabrication quality records underpinning certificates of manufacture.

10When an IPE identifies a nonconformance during fabrication inspection, the first appropriate action is typically to:

A.Issue a documented nonconformance report and require disposition per quality procedure

B.Approve continuation without recording the defect

C.Remove the nameplate and ship the vessel

D.Refer immediately to CP Regulation 11 in-service testing

Explanation: Fabrication inspection requires formal NCR/disposition — repair, rework, or reject — before acceptance. IPEs work within the AIA/manufacturer quality system to ensure defects are resolved before certificate sign-off.

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