Intro to Pipeline Construction Inspection (PCI-1100)

100% online • Self-paced • Six-month access • 20-hour certificate • Beginner-foundation pipeline inspection training

Start today Eight narrated lessons Field guides + student resources Quizzes + final exam

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Who it’s for

Pipeline construction inspectors, field personnel moving toward inspection responsibilities, QA/QC personnel, NDE technicians, and corporate teams seeking a common construction foundation.

Beginner foundation • No prerequisites

What you’ll learn

• The major phases of onshore pipeline construction in logical sequence
• Inspector authority, ethics, communication, and reporting fundamentals
• How to locate and compare current project requirements
• Common safety, environmental, quality, and documentation concerns
• High-level differences between U.S. and Canadian requirements

How it works

Self-paced online training with eight narrated lessons, online field guides, retention quizzes, downloadable student resources, and a final exam.

Your six-month access begins when you first open the course content. Revisit lessons and quizzes during active access.

$395

Course Syllabus (PCI-1100)

Eight lessons follow the construction lifecycle from inspector foundations and field requirements through commissioning and project closeout. Each lesson includes a narrated video lesson, an online Lesson Field Guide, and a required retention quiz.

• Lesson 1
  Inspector Foundations and the Pipeline Construction Lifecycle
• Lesson 2
  Requirements, Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Foundations
• Lesson 3
  Survey, Right-of-Way Preparation, and Grading
• Lesson 4
  Pipe Handling, Stringing, Bending, and Preparation
• Lesson 5
  Welding, NDE, Abrasive Blasting, and Coating
• Lesson 6
  Trenching, Lowering-In, Tie-Ins, Backfill, and Survey
• Lesson 7
  Crossings, Borings, HDD, and Cathodic Protection
• Lesson 8
  Pressure Testing, Restoration, Commissioning, and Closeout

Estimated effort: Approximately 20 hours across your six-month access window, including optional review and repetition.

Included Learning Resources

The course combines online study materials with four downloadable resources authorized for your personal use.

Eight Lesson Field Guides

Review the main ideas after each narrated lesson and prepare for the required retention quiz.

Pipeline Construction Sequence Map

Follow the major phases of construction in an easy-to-review field sequence.

Inspector Daily Report Checklist and Annotated Sample

See the information commonly recorded in a clear, factual daily inspection report.

U.S. and Canadian Regulatory Source Guide

Identify the principal source categories used to begin locating applicable requirements.

Terms, Definitions, and Acronyms Glossary

Build the practical vocabulary used throughout pipeline construction and inspection.

Why Velocity Training

Self-paced and flexible

Study on your schedule—pause, resume, and revisit narrated lessons and retention quizzes throughout active access.

Built by inspectors

Course content is developed by experienced pipeline inspectors and presented in plain workplace language.

Career-minded curriculum

Foundations today, advancement tomorrow. PCI-1100 is your on-ramp to Construction, Integrity, and Craft Inspector certificates.

At-a-Glance

Credential	20-hour (PDH/CPD Eligible) PCI-1100 Certificate of Completion and a digital CPD badge upon successful completion
Format	100% online • Self-paced • Eight narrated lessons • Online field guides • Quizzes + final exam
Access	Six months (180 days) beginning when you first open PCI-1100 course content
Effort	Approximately 20 hours, with optional review and repetition
Assessment	Retention quizzes require 80% and are repeatable; the 60-question final exam allows 75 minutes and requires 80%
Price	$395
Enroll	Enroll via Virtual Campus Catalog

Continue Your Certification Path

Pipeline Construction Inspector (PCI-2100) Pipeline Integrity Inspector (PLI-2200) Certified Pipeline Craft Inspector (CPCI-2300) Full Virtual Campus Catalog

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to complete the course?

You receive six months (180 days) of access beginning on the date you first open any PCI-1100 course content in the Virtual Campus. The access period does not begin on the purchase or enrollment date.

How long does the course take?

Estimated total learner effort is approximately 20 hours across the six-month access window, excluding optional review and repetition.

What learning materials are included?

PCI-1100 includes eight narrated video lessons, eight online Lesson Field Guides, embedded knowledge checks, required retention quizzes, and four downloadable student resources covering construction sequence, daily reporting, regulatory sources, and terminology.

How do the quizzes and final examination work?

Each lesson has a repeatable retention quiz requiring 80%, with corrective feedback provided. The closed-resource final examination contains 60 questions, allows 75 minutes, and requires 80%. Enrollment includes one final-examination attempt; a separate retake may be purchased if needed.

What is required to complete PCI-1100?

Complete every required course element, complete each narrated lesson, review each assigned Lesson Field Guide, pass every retention quiz, submit the student-resources assignments, and pass the final examination.

What credential do I receive?

Successful learners receive a 20-hour Certificate of Completion, 20 PDHs, and a digital CPD badge. Acceptance of PDHs is determined by the receiving employer, licensing board, certification body, or other authority.

Is PCI-1100 an API 1169 exam-preparation course?

No. PCI-1100 is a beginner-foundation certificate course introducing the pipeline construction lifecycle and the inspector’s role. Velocity Training offers separate API 1169 exam-preparation programs.

What device should I use?

For the best experience, use a current laptop, desktop PC, or Mac with a stable internet connection. A tablet may be used when the course displays correctly. Phones are not recommended for narrated lessons, quizzes, or the final examination.

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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