High Pressure Inspector (HDK).

The High Pressure Inspector training is designed for people responsible for inspecting, monitoring and maintaining high-pressure equipment. This is crucial for safety in sectors such as industrial cleaning, petrochemicals and construction. The training combines technical knowledge, legislation and practical skills.

Theoretical knowledge

• Laws and regulations (SIR directives, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Environmental and safety regulations)

• Technical fundamentals (Operation of high-pressure pumps and systems, Pressure testing and material strength, Parts and accessories (hoses, couplings, guns))

Inspection Procedures

• Visual inspection: how do you recognize wear, cracks or damage?
• Pressure testing: safely performing hydrostatic pressure tests
• Using measuring equipment: accurately checking pressure, flow and temperature

Risk analysis and prevention

• Recognize risks: kickback, leaks, pressure loss
• Identify causes of defects
• Giving advice on preventive maintenance

Practical skills

• Prepare inspection reports
• Properly labeling and marking approved or rejected equipment
• Communicate with operators and supervisors about inspection requirements

Calamities and causes of failure

• How to handle defects or dangerous situations
• Procedures for immediate shutdown of unsafe machinery
• Working with executives and safety officers

The High Pressure Inspector training is designed for professionals who are responsible for testing, inspecting and maintaining high-pressure equipment. This is crucial to ensure the safety and reliability of the machines. The training targets people who work in sectors such as industrial cleaning, petrochemical, construction and waste management.

• (Experienced) High Pressure Operators looking to advance to an inspection position.
• Technical staff and mechanics responsible for maintaining high-pressure systems.
• Supervisors or foremen who need to check the technical condition of equipment.
• Quality and safety officers conducting inspections and audits according to SIR guidelines.
• Work planners who want to operate equipment safely and understand when machines are approved or rejected.

The training is provided in Dutch as standard.
The SIR exam High Pressure Inspector can, in addition to Dutch, also be requested in the languages listed below.

• German
• English
• French

If you wish to take the exam in a language other than Dutch, please indicate this in the comments field in the booking form.
If you wish to take the entire course in another language, please contact us for the possibilities.

• You are at least 18 years old
• You hold a valid VCA diploma (B-VCA, VOL-VCA or VIL-VCU)

• A valid original identification document (passport, identity card or driver's license)

• Digital SIR certificate (a paper certificate is no longer issued by default (see our blog for more information)
• Fully catered lunch
• Coffee and tea
• Textbook*
• Exam

*The course is based on the SIR high pressure cleaning manual. The handbook will be sent digitally prior to the training. You will also receive a printed version at the training location.

Cost
The price shown at the top left is based on the cost of the exam for SIR member companies.
They receive a 50% discount on the exam cost.

Also want to become an SIR member? Check out the website of the Industrial Cleaning Foundation for more information.

Code 95
This training can also be followed including Code 95. You can obtain 7 hours of continuing education with this training.

Do you also want to obtain code 95 points for this training?
Then put this in the comments field in the booking form.

Booking conditions
Different booking conditions apply for this training because the exam takes place under the supervision of the SIR and we have to take into account the conditions set by them. One-time free rescheduling is only possible if the change is communicated by e-mail at least 15 working days before the start of the training. Cancellations for an already requested SIR exam, less than 15 working days before the start of the training, cannot be made free of charge.