API CERTIFICATION

 

API COURSE AND CERTIFICATION

 
 

1. API 570 - Piping Inspector Program

 
The American Petroleum Institute's authorized piping inspectors must have a broad knowledge base relating to maintenance, inspection, alteration and repair of in-service metallic piping systems. The API Piping Inspector Certification examination is designed to determine if applicants have such knowledge

The program benefits employers and the industry as a whole by helping to:
 
 
API 570 certification is valid for a three-year term.
 

Minimum Qualification Requirements

 
 
Education Minimum Years of Experience Required Description of Experience Required
BS or higher in engineering or technology 1 year Supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in API 570.
2-year degree or certificate in engineering or technology 2 years Design, construction, repair, operation, or inspection of in-service piping systems, of which one year must be in supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in API 570.
High school diploma or equivalent 3 years Design, construction, repair, operation, or inspection of in-service piping systems, of which one year must be in supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in API 570.
None 5 or more years Design, construction, repair, operation, or inspection of in-service piping systems, of which one year must be in supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in API 570.
 

2. API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector Program

 

Minimum Qualification Requirements

 
 
Education Minimum Years of Experience Required Description of Experience Required
BS or higher in engineering or technology 1 year Supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in API 510.
2-year degree or certificate in engineering or technology 2 years Design, construction, repair, operation, or inspection of in-service piping systems, of which one year must be in supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in API 510.
High school diploma or equivalent 3 years Design, construction, repair, operation, or inspection of in-service piping systems, of which one year must be in supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in API 510.
None 5 or more years Design, construction, repair, operation, or inspection of in-service piping systems, of which one year must be in supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in API 510.