Training
3HCSI directs companies and professionals towards official ASME training through Arveng Training & Engineering, the only ASME-accredited training centre in Spain. Online courses, live sessions and in-company programmes on the design, inspection and compliance of pressure vessels, pipework and nuclear components.
catalogue
- Nuclear Training Cluster, a collaboration between 3HCSI, NORMADOC and Arveng
- 2 courses Master, ASME certification included in the price
- 6 featured courses, from pressure vessels to hydrogen
- 3 formats, online 24/7 · live · in-company
- Exclusive partner: Arveng, ASME-authorised training centre, Madrid
Arveng Training & Engineering, Official ASME training.
3HCSI refers companies within its network to Arveng, a corporate partner of 3HCSI, and supports them throughout the process. Based in Madrid, Arveng has over 20 years’ experience in engineering and industrial training, with instructors who have extensive hands-on experience in the field.

Arveng Training & Engineering, Your ASME-Authorized Training Center
Online courses available 24/7, live sessions with an instructor and bespoke in-company programmes for corporate teams, with customised content and timetables. ASME-recognised certificate of completion, with downloadable study materials included in every course.
Visit arvengtraining.com ↗The strategic partnership between 3HCSI, NORMADOC and Arveng.
A dedicated programme, designed to meet the growing demand for qualified professionals in the nuclear sector: new nuclear programmes, Small Modular Reactors, skills development across the supply chain, generational renewal and increasingly stringent regulatory requirements.
ASME Section III Div. 1 | Design & Construction of Nuclear Components
The Nuclear Training Cluster’s flagship course on the design and construction requirements set out in Section III of the BPVC for nuclear components.
Find out more about the course →The Cluster’s areas of expertise
Nuclear Quality Assurance (ASME NQA-1, Quality Management Systems, Supplier Qualification) · ASME Codes & Standards (BPVC Section III, Nuclear Components, Certification Programs) · Manufacturing & Supply Chain (Nuclear-grade Procurement, Material Traceability) · Welding & NDE (Welding Qualification, Personnel Qualification).
The Cluster’s catalogue of additional courses is currently being published by Arveng, the relevant page is currently restricted.
Arveng × 3HCSI
Based in Madrid. Over 20 years’ experience in engineering and industrial training. Instructors with extensive hands-on experience in the field. The only ASME-authorised training centre in Spain.
What’s included
- 24/7 online courses, self-guided
- Live sessions with an instructor
- Tailor-made in-company programmes
- ASME-recognised certificate of completion
Two online master’s degrees, leading to ASME certification upon completion.
The two most comprehensive programmes in the Arveng catalogue, an end-to-end course rather than a single module, with ASME certification included in the price.
Master of Mechanical Equipment Engineering for Industrial Plants
550 hours of technical content, organised into modules on pipework, pressure vessels, shell-and-tube heat exchangers and storage tanks, including a final project. Upon completion: 550 PDH (55 CEU) accredited via an ASME certificate, approved by IACET.
Find out more about the programme →Master of Piping Systems Engineering
480 hours dedicated to industrial plants, power stations and the oil and gas sector: design, selection, safety and maintenance of piping systems, using a ‘learn by doing’ approach based on practical case studies, with an AutoPIPE (Bentley) student licence included. On completion: 480 PDH (48 CEU), ASME certificate included in the programme fee.
Find out more about the programme →Six courses, one single point of access.
A selection from the Arveng catalogue, covering the areas in which 3HCSI is directly involved, from pressure vessels to hydrogen pipework. The complete catalogue comprises dozens of modules and is constantly being updated.
Inspection & Repair of Pressure Vessels
Inspection, repair and re-rating of pressure vessels in service.
ASME VIIIDesign of Pressure Vessels
Design of pressure vessels for industrial plant in accordance with the ASME Code Section VIII.
ASME B31Design of Piping Systems
Materials, wall thicknesses, stress analysis and supports for industrial pipework systems.
B31.12Hydrogen Piping and Pipelines
Design of hydrogen-specific pipework and pipelines in accordance with ASME B31.12.
API 653Inspection & Repair of Storage Tanks
Inspection, repair and reconstruction of storage tanks in accordance with API 653.
Piping StressPiping Stress & Flexibility Analysis
Analysis of primary, secondary and incidental stresses in pipework systems, with practical examples.
Three modes, the same ASME certification.
Each Arveng course is available in a range of formats, chosen to suit the team’s needs.
Online 24/7
Self-guided courses, accessible at any time, with downloadable materials and a final assessment.
Live with an instructor
Scheduled interactive sessions, featuring direct discussion and the opportunity to ask lecturers questions in real time.
Tailor-made in-company training
Tailored programmes for the team, with content and a schedule adapted to the organisation’s needs.
Frequently asked questions.
What is the difference between the 24/7 Online and Live formats?+
The 24/7 online course is self-guided: you can access the course at any time, with downloadable materials and a final assessment. The live course involves scheduled sessions with an instructor, offering direct interaction and the opportunity to ask questions in real time.
Is the final certificate recognised by ASME?+
Yes. Arveng is the only Training Centre in Spain to hold ASME accreditation; each course leads to a recognised certificate of completion, with PDH/CEU credits where applicable.
Can I set up an in-house programme for my team?+
Yes, in-company programmes feature content and a timetable tailored to the needs of the company team.
What does the Master’s degree in Mechanical Equipment Engineering cover?+
550 hours of technical content, organised into modules on pipework, pressure vessels, shell-and-tube heat exchangers and storage tanks, including a final project. Upon completion: 550 PDH/CEU via an ASME certificate, approved by IACET.
What is the Nuclear Training Cluster?+
A strategic partnership between 3HCSI, NORMADOC and Arveng dedicated to training for the nuclear sector, featuring the flagship course “ASME Section III Div. 1 | Design & Construction of Nuclear Components” and areas of expertise in Nuclear Quality Assurance, ASME Codes & Standards, Manufacturing & Supply Chain, Welding & NDE.
Does 3HCSI deliver the training itself?+
No. 3HCSI refers and supports companies and professionals in accessing the Arveng catalogue, a corporate partner of 3HCSI, the courses are still delivered by Arveng Training & Engineering.
Would you like to introduce ASME training into your organisation?
Get in touch: let’s work together to find the Arveng programme best suited to your team, including in-company options.