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Refractory Personnel

American Petroleum Institute

Certification

The API 936 Refractory Personnel certification is designed to identify candidates possessing the knowledge of API STD 936 Refractory Installation Quality Control Guidelines. API 936 certification raises the bar of competence for qualified personnel, who must have knowledge of installation, inspection, testing and repair of refractory linings. It provides the industry with a prequalified set of individuals prepared for the job and readily identifies those who are qualified to do the job.

Duration

Not specified

Credits

Not specified

Cost

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Format

Hybrid

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Apply roles and responsibilities of owners, inspectors, contractors, and manufacturers in refractory installation and inspection activities
  • Apply laboratory testing procedures including test method selection, execution, interpretation, acceptance levels, and documentation for refractory materials
  • Identify types of refractory materials including monolithic refractories, refractory brick, and AES/RCF fiber linings including packaging and storage requirements
  • Apply gunning procedures and equipment for monolithic refractory installation including variables affecting gunite quality
  • Apply casting procedures and equipment for monolithic refractory installation including forming and vibration requirements
  • Apply ramming and hand packing procedures and equipment for monolithic refractory installation
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Chemical Plant and System Operators51-8091.00
  • Plant and System Operators, All Other51-8099.00
  • Gas Plant Operators51-8092.00
Program Details

Detailed information about this program

This exam can now be scheduled either at in-person test centers or through remote proctoring. The API 936 Refractory Personnel certification is designed to identify candidates possessing the knowledge of API STD 936 Refractory Installation Quality Control Guidelines. These are guidelines for the installation quality control of monolithic refractory linings and may be used to supplement owner specifications. API 936 certification raises the bar of competence for qualified personnel, who must have knowledge of installation, inspection, testing and repair of refractory linings. It provides the industry with a prequalified set of individuals prepared for the job and readily identifies those who are qualified to do the job. API 936 certification is valid for a three-year term. Are you qualified to take the API 936 exam? The API 936 Refractory Personnel certification is open to applicants with any experience in the petroleum and petrochemical industries, as well as applicants wanting to gain industry experience. In order to be certified, a candidate will need to receive a passing score for the API 936 exam.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

Completion Rate

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Locations

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