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Piping Inspector

American Petroleum Institute

Certification

Certified API 570 Piping inspectors must have a broad knowledge base relating to maintenance, inspection, alteration and repair of in-service metallic piping systems. The API 570 examination is designed to determine if applicants have such knowledge.

Duration

Not specified

Credits

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Cost

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Format

Hybrid

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Calculate corrosion rates, remaining life, and inspection intervals for in-service piping systems
  • Determine weld joint quality factors and casting quality factors for piping system evaluation
  • Calculate minimum required wall thickness and maximum allowable working pressure for in-service corroded piping
  • Calculate hydrostatic and pneumatic leak test pressures for piping systems
  • Determine impact testing requirements and minimum metal temperatures for piping materials
  • Determine preheating and heat treatment requirements for piping welds
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

This exam is scheduled to be administered in-person at designated test centers only. Certified API 570 Piping inspectors must have a broad knowledge base relating to maintenance, inspection, alteration and repair of in-service metallic piping systems. The API 570 examination is designed to determine if applicants have such knowledge. This certification program benefits employers and the industry as a whole by helping to: Provide a continued high level of safety through the use of inspectors specialized in process piping Improve management control of process unit inspection, repair, alteration and rerating Reduce the potential for inspection delays resulting from regulatory requirements API 570 certification is valid for a three-year term and is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). This accreditation ensures that the exam has been developed to the highest standard for openness and integrity and meets the rigorous requirements established under the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 17024. Are you qualified to take the API 570 exam? As outlined in the Annex A of the API 570 Standard, the qualification requirements for API 570 Piping inspector certification are based on the combination of education and experience related to in-service metallic piping systems. This experience must have been acquired within the last 10 years while employed by, or under contract with, an authorized inspection agency as defined in API 570. Prior to submitting an application, please use the table below to determine if you qualify to take the API 570 exam. The minimum experience required MUST be documented on your application and will be verified after your application has been submitted.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

Completion Rate

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Placement Rate

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Locations

Where this program is offered

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