Intro to Pipeline Construction Inspection (PCI-1100)
100% online • Self-paced • 90-day access • Certificate upon passing • Beginner-friendly pathway into pipeline inspection
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Quizzes + final exam
Who it’s for
New inspectors, QA/QC personnel, NDE techs, welder helpers, dig-crew labor hands, and anyone entering the pipeline inspection field.
Beginner • No prerequisites
What you’ll learn
- Core pipeline construction processes from sweep to restoration
- Inspector roles & reporting fundamentals
- Code reference skills & regulatory basics (PHMSA/OSHA)
- Intro to NDT, welding, and hydrostatic testing concepts
How it works
Self-paced online training with lesson quizzes and a final exam. Access your course 24/7 for 90 days; retake lessons as needed.
$295
Course Syllabus (PCI-1100)
A broad, practical overview of the construction sequence—plus safety, reporting, and code basics—so you’re ready for your first assignment.
- Pipeline Basics
- Sweep — Process & Reporting
- Clearing & Grading — Process & Reporting
- Mats & Material Inspection
- Stringing — Process & Reporting
- Field Bending — Process & Reporting
- Set-up & Pipe Facing — Process & Reporting
- Trenching/Excavation — Process & Reporting
- Welding Basics & NDT Basics
- Abrasive Blasting — Process & Reporting
- Coating Basics — Process & Reporting
- Lowering-In — Process & Reporting
- Post-Construction Survey
- Borings/HDD Basics
- Tie-Ins — Process & Reporting
- Cathodic Protection Basics
- Backfill — Process & Reporting
- Hydrostatic Testing Basics
- Restoration — Process & Reporting
- PHMSA Basics (49 CFR 192/195) & OSHA Basics
- Pipeline Terms, Definitions, & Acronyms
Estimated effort: ~10–20 hours across your 90-day access window.
Why Velocity Training
Self-paced & flexible
Learn anytime, anywhere—pause, resume, and rewatch lessons. Your certificate is issued upon successful completion.
Built by inspectors
Courses authored by experienced pipeline inspectors—focused on the knowledge hiring managers expect.
Career-minded curriculum
Foundations today, advancement tomorrow. PCI-1100 is your on-ramp to Construction, Integrity, and Craft Inspector certificates.
At-a-Glance
| Credential | PCI-1100 — Intro to Pipeline Construction Inspection (certificate awarded upon passing) |
|---|---|
| Format | 100% online • Self-paced • Lesson quizzes + final exam |
| Access | 90 days of access with the ability to retake lessons |
| Effort | ~10–20 hours total |
| Price | $295 |
| Enroll | Enroll via Virtual Campus Catalog |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to complete the course?
You get 90 days of access to learn at your own pace, and you can retake lessons as needed before attempting the exam.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes—upon passing the final exam, you’ll be awarded the PCI-1100 Intro to Pipeline Construction Inspection certificate.
How long does the course take?
Most learners spend about 10–20 hours to complete the lessons and prepare for the exam.
Is this purely online and self-paced?
Yes, it’s 100% online and available 24/7 so you can start and stop whenever it fits your schedule.
What should Students take next?
Students often advance to PCI-2100, add the PLI-2200 Integrity Inspector endorsement, or bundle both with the CPCI-2300 Craft Inspector program.
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