API 510 Exam Preparation Training

Introduction

Certified API 510 Pressure Vessel inspectors must have a broad knowledge base relating to maintenance, inspection, repair, and alteration of pressure vessels. The API 510 examination is designed to determine if individuals have such knowledge.

This certification program benefits employers and the industry as a whole by helping to:

  • Improve management control of process unit operation, repair, and maintenance
  • Reduce the potential for inspection delays
  • Provide a continued high level of safety through the use of highly specialized and experienced inspectors

API 510 certification is valid for a three-year term

Are you qualified to take the API 510 exam?

As outlined in the Appendix B of the API 510 Standard, the minimum qualification requirements for API 510 Pressure Vessel inspector certification are based on the combination of education and experience related to pressure vessels. 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 510.

Based on the 10th edition of API 510, a National Board certification is no longer accepted as a substitution for passing the exam.

Prior to submitting an application, please use the table below to determine if you qualify to take the API 510 exam. The minimum experience required MUST be documented on your application and will be verified after your application has been submitted.

Education Years of Industry Experience Experience Required
BS or higher in engineering or technology    1 year Supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in API 510
2-year Associate’s degree or certificate in engineering or technology    2 years Design, fabrication, repair, operation, or inspection of pressure vessels, 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, fabrication, repair, operation, or inspection of pressure vessels, of which one year must be in supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in API 510
No formal education 5 or more years Design, fabrication, repair, operation, or inspection of pressure vessels, of which one year must be in supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in API 510

Course Content

Detailed explanations of all the information covered in the API 510 'Body of Knowledge' including ASME welding requirements for pressure vessels section IX and VIII
ASME non-destructive testing principles and application of Section V
Pressure vessel design review SME Section VIII, weld sizes, vessel nozzle reinforcement, brittle fracture, weld efficiency factors, post weld heat treatment
Pressure relieving devices, valves, bursting discs, setting, testing and inspection; API 510 inspection, repair and rerating of vessels, inspection intervals, inspection requirements, relationships to ASME codes. Corrosion, minimum thickness determination and remaining life calculations
Inspection and degradation mechanisms of pressure vessels, corrosion and cracking mechanisms
Erosion, common corrodents, hydrogen and H2S damage, alloy degradation

Studying for the Exam

Publications Effectivity Sheet – Questions on the API 510 exam are derived from the publications listed in this document.

    • Only the specific sections of publications that are listed on the Effectivity Sheet will be available to you during the open-book portion of the exam.
    • API 510 Publications Effectivity Sheet  for May 2020 – January 2021 exams

Body of Knowledge – List of specific topics included in the API 510 exam

Recertification Of API 510

  • API 510 Pressure Vessel inspectors need to apply for recertification every three (3) years.
  • You may apply for recertification 90 days prior to the certification expiration date, and for a 90-day grace period after. Late fees apply after the expiration date.
  • If an application is not submitted by the end of the 90-day grace period, the certification will expire. A new application and fees must be submitted, and you will need to pass a full examination in order to be recertified.

    Circumstances such as heavy work schedule or work in other countries or remote areas do not relieve the inspector/examiner of the responsibility to file a timely renewal application.
  • API 510 inspectors need to demonstrate that a minimum of 20% of time over the most recent three-year certification period was spent performing or supervising pressure vessel inspection activities as described in the API 510 inspection code.

    Inspectors who have not been actively engaged in pressure vessel inspection practices will be required to take the full examination.

Note

– Each quiz has 25 questions that address the changes in the relevant API codes over the past six years.

– You have a total of four hours to complete the quiz, and it may be paused or interrupted up to three times.

– If you fail the quiz once you will be able to take it again. If you fail the quiz a second time you will not be able to recertify. You will need to submit a new application and take the full version of the exam to certify again.

Exam Structure

– The API 510 exam day is 7.5 hours long – a short tutorial session, 2.75 hours for the closed-book portion, a 45-minute lunch break and 3.75 hours for the open-book portion.

– There are 170 questions on the exam, of which only 140 are scored. The remaining are pretest questions.

– There are 110 closed-book questions and 60 open-book questions.

– View the Exam Tutorial   before exam day to familiarize yourself with the format.

What Can You Bring Into the Exam

– Papers, notes and books are not allowed in Prometric’s computer testing centers.

– PDF documents of pertinent codes and standards will be available on your computer during the open book portion of the exam and will be presented in English.

– Learn More about Exam Day

Additional Resources

– Examination Policies & Notifications: Policies

– Purchasing Authorized API Publications: API Publications Store

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