Welding Inspection and Metallurgy
American Petroleum Institute
API welcomes highly specialized inspectors, welding engineers, metallurgists and other professionals across the entire petrochemical industry to obtain the API 577 Welding Inspection and Metallurgy certification as a validation of their profound knowledge of welding processes and metallurgy.
Duration
Not specified
Credits
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Cost
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Format
Hybrid
Skills developed through this program
- Apply welding inspection and metallurgy terms, definitions, and acronyms in refinery and petrochemical plant contexts
- Identify and describe common welding processes including SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, and SAW used in fabrication and repair of refinery equipment and piping
- Select and apply welding materials including filler metals and consumables appropriate for welding applications in refinery and petrochemical plant equipment
- Develop and review welding procedure specifications and procedure qualification records for compliance with applicable codes and standards
- Evaluate welder performance qualifications and determine compliance with ASME Section IX requirements
- Apply nondestructive examination methods including radiographic, ultrasonic, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, and visual examination techniques to weld inspection
Occupations this program prepares you for
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, welding engineers, metallurgists and other professionals across the entire petrochemical industry to obtain the API 577 Welding Inspection and Metallurgy certification as a validation of their profound knowledge of welding processes and metallurgy. The API 577 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 important field. API 577 certification is valid for a three-year term. Are you qualified to take the API 577 exam? If you hold a current API 510, 570 or 653 certification, you automatically qualify to take the API 577 Welding Inspection and Metallurgy 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 577 exam. The minimum experience required MUST be documented on your application.
What you need to earn this credential
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Eligible funding programs
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Scholarships
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