This Cylinder Inspection Course at Get-N-Wet Scuba is designed to promote safety in the care and maintenance of high-pressure scuba cylinders, meeting and exceeding the minimum standards established by the Code of Federal Regulations. It's built for anyone who wants to know more about visual inspection procedures used in the compressed gas industry, needs to handle high-pressure cylinders properly, or works with them as part of their job.

You'll learn the legal requirements and community standards around cylinder handling, fill station operator rules, cylinder marking identification, and legal filling requirements. The course goes in depth on tools and their uses, visual inspection indications, and the criteria for rejecting or condemning a cylinder. You'll also cover valve inspection and cleaning, compressor operations, oxygen cleaning, and a full step-by-step walkthrough of the inspection process. Note that SDI Air Fill Station Attendant certification is required alongside this certification.

What to expect

• Prerequisite: minimum age 18; SDI Air Fill Station Attendant certification required alongside this course
• Cylinder marking identification, filling requirements, and inspection criteria
• Hands-on cylinder inspection during the program
• Counts toward the SDI Advanced Diver Development Program

FAQ

Do I need other certifications before taking this course?

Yes, SDI Air Fill Station Attendant certification is required alongside VIP Inspector certification.

Who benefits from this course?

Anyone who handles high-pressure cylinders professionally, dive center staff, and divers who want a deeper understanding of cylinder safety and inspection.

What can I do once I'm certified?

Graduates may visually inspect high-pressure scuba cylinders for defective conditions and train fill station operators in safe cylinder handling.

Does this count toward other SDI certifications?

Yes, the SDI VIP certification counts toward a specialty rating in the SDI Advanced Diver Development Program.