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Risk Based Inspection

American Petroleum Institute

Certification

API welcomes highly specialized inspectors, engineers, other professionals across the entire petrochemical industry to obtain the API 580 Risk Based Inspection certification as a validation of their profound knowledge of Risked Based Inspection (RBI).

Duration

Not specified

Credits

Not specified

Cost

Not specified

Format

Hybrid

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Apply risk-based inspection terms, definitions, and acronyms in the context of pressure equipment integrity programs
  • Conduct risk assessments using qualitative, semi-quantitative, and quantitative approaches to evaluate equipment risk in hydrocarbon and chemical process facilities
  • Develop, implement, and maintain a risk-based inspection program including planning, assessment, and updating activities
  • Define and apply roles, responsibilities, training, and qualification requirements for RBI team members
  • Collect and evaluate data and information required to support RBI assessments including equipment design, operating conditions, and inspection history
  • Identify damage mechanisms and failure modes affecting pressure-containing equipment in refinery and petrochemical plant service
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters47-2152.00
  • Construction and Building Inspectors47-4011.00
  • Environmental Compliance Inspectors13-1041.01
  • Gas Plant Operators51-8092.00
  • Chemical Engineers17-2041.00
  • Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders51-9011.00
  • Chemical Plant and System Operators51-8091.00
Program Details

Detailed information about this program

This exam can now be scheduled either at in-person test centers or through remote proctoring. API welcomes highly specialized inspectors, engineers, other professionals across the entire petrochemical industry to obtain the API 580 Risk Based Inspection certification as a validation of their profound knowledge of Risked Based Inspection (RBI). RBI has quickly become one of the industry’s premiere instruments and preferred methods of inspection. The API 580 certification will add significant value to your professional credentials, demonstrating to your employers and clients that you have obtained a high level of proficiency and understanding in this very important field. API 580 certification is valid for a three-year term. Are you qualified to take the API 580 exam? If you hold a current API 510, 570 or 653 certification, you automatically qualify to take the API 580 Risk Based Inspection certification exam. If you do not hold a current API 510, 570 or 653 certification, then qualification is based on a combination of your level of education and industry experience acquired within the last 10 years. Prior to submitting an application, please use the table below to determine if you qualify to take the API 580 exam. The minimum experience required MUST be documented on your application.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

No funding information available.

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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