Training &
Boilermaker & Pressure Equipment
Boilermaker (Pressure Vessel)NCCER Assessment
Proctored written and hands-on assessment in Portland, TX. One flat $150, credential to the NCCER Registry. By appointment.
01The Assessment
Prove What
You Already Know.
Pressure-vessel boilermakers fabricate, erect and repair boilers, tanks, vessels and exchangers in refineries, chemical plants and power stations.
What the assessment covers
The NCCER Boilermaker (Pressure Vessel) assessment covers vessel components and nomenclature, layout and fit-up, rigging vessel sections, tube work, welding-related tasks, hydrostatic testing and boilermaker safety. Pass, and the credential is recorded on the NCCER Registry.
Who tests out
- Experienced boilermaker (pressure vessel)s who need the NCCER credential on paper
- Hands whose credential is coming due for renewal
- Hands whose contractor needs the credential verified before a turnaround
- Anyone hired on the condition of getting the card
02How It Works
Three Steps To The Card
Book Your Date
Online in two minutes, or call the office.
Test In Portland
Written assessment first, then the hands-on performance verification where the craft calls for one.
Get The Credential
Pass and it's recorded on the NCCER Registry, where every contractor in the country can verify it.
03Common Questions
Boilermaker (Pressure Vessel) FAQ
The NCCER Boilermaker (Pressure Vessel) assessment covers vessel components and nomenclature, layout and fit-up, rigging vessel sections, tube work, welding-related tasks, hydrostatic testing and boilermaker safety. Pass, and your credential is recorded on the NCCER Registry.
No. This is a test-out for people who already do the work. If you want training first, see our Advanced Rigger and Signal Person courses.
$150 flat, paid in full when you book. Assessments run by appointment at our Portland, TX testing room.
A government-issued photo ID. NCCER requires it before you can sit for the assessment.
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Already Know
The Work?
Book your Boilermaker (Pressure Vessel) assessment, bring your ID, and leave with a credential the whole industry recognizes.