API 570 Exam Preparation Training

Introduction

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.

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.

 Education  

 Years of

Experience

  Experience Required
BS or higher in engineering or technology 1 year Supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in API 570
2-year degree or certificate in engineering or technology 2 years Design, construction, repair, operation, or inspection of in-service piping systems, of which one year must be in supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in API 570
High school diploma or equivalent    3 years Design, construction, repair, operation, or inspection of in-service piping systems, of which one year must be in supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in API 570
No formal education 5 or more years Design, construction, repair, operation, or inspection of in-service piping systems, of which one year must be in supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in API 570.

Course Content

Detailed explanations of all the information covered in the API 570 'Body of Knowledge' including: ASME welding requirements for pressure piping section IX and B31.3 VIII
ASME non-destructive testing principles and application of Section V
Pressure piping design review ASME B31.3, weld sizes, pipe branch reinforcement, brittle fracture, weld efficiency factors, post weld heat treatment; pressure piping inspection practices
API 570 inspection, repair and re-rating of piping, inspection intervals, inspection requirements, relationships to ASME codes
Corrosion, minimum thickness determination and remaining life calculations
Inspection and degradation mechanisms of piping corrosion and cracking mechanisms, erosion, common corrodents, hydrogen and H2S damage, alloy degradation

Studying for the Exam

Publications Effectivity Sheet – Questions on the API 570 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 570 Publications Effectivity Sheet  for October 2020 – February 2021 exams

Body of Knowledge – List of specific topics included in the API 570 exam

Recertification Of API 570

  • API 570 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 570 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 570 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 570 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 150 questions on the API 570 exam, of which only 125 are scored. The remaining 25 are pretest questions. Starting in October 2020, there will be 170 questions on the API 570 exam, of which only 140 are scored. The remaining 30 are pretest questions.

– There are 100 closed-book questions and 50 open-book questions. Starting in October 2020, there will be 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 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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