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MATTHEWS ENGINEERING TRAINING LTD: API INSPECTOR TRAINING

Page 1 Queries? www.matthews-training.co.uk Tel 07732 799351

API 510 / 570 CERTIFIED

VESSEL/PIPEWORK INSPECTOR:

December 2013 examinations

FOR DETAILS OF THE 2013 API 653 TRAINING

PROGRAMMES, AND OUR CURRENT PASS RATE, SEE

OUR WEBSITE

Certified vessel inspector:

API 510

Certified pipework inspector:

API 570

MATTHEWS ENGINEERING TRAINING are now taking registrations for the UKpreparation courses for the American Petroleum Institute (API) Individual CertificationProgramme (ICP) December 2013 examinations. These cover API 570: Certified piping

inspectorand API 510: Certified Pressure Vessel Inspector.

Features of the course programmes are: Full coverage of the published API body of knowledge that comprises the subject

matter for the API examination papers

Preparatory study packages available in on-line training format, so you can dopreliminary learning in advance, supported by UK tutors

UK-style course material and coverage of the API/ASME standards presented inuser-friendly format, with extensive exam preparation and sample questions

This information package explains how the API 510/570 certified Inspector Programme works, thesubjects covered, and details of the API examinations themselves. It also summarises the knowledge

that you need to acquire in order to pass the examinations, and details of the appropriate trainingcourse programmes provided by MATTHEWS ENGINEERING TRAINING LTD. To register

your interest in the July-December 2013 course programme, please [email protected], visit our website below, or call Cliff Matthews directlyon 07732 799351

Matthews Engineering Training Ltd is an Authorized global trainingprovider to The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

www.matthews-trainin .co.uk

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API 510/570 CERTIFIED VESSEL/PIPEWORK

INSPECTOR

1. THE API INSPECTOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAMMES

The American Petroleum Institute (API) runs a certification programme for in-service inspectors.This is a system of certification of individual inspectors (not companies) involved in the in-serviceinspection of pressure vessels, pipework and storage tanks. It is used extensively in the USA (it is alegal requirement in many states for inspectors to be certified) and in other countries that useAPI/ASME codes. In countries where it is not a legal requirement, it is becoming increasinglyrecognised as a benchmark standard for certification of inspectors. The API schemes under

which inspectors are certified are termed the Individual Certification Programmes (ICP)

1.1 How many ICPs are there?

There are three main ones, each linked to a specific set of API and ASME codes relating to thetype of equipment covered. They are:

API 510:Pressure vessel inspector:

API 570: Pipework inspector

API 653:Storage tank inspector

These 3 main certification programmes have been established for many years. There are also a fewless well-known ones: Qualifications for ultrasonic examiners (QUTE), API 936 (Certification forrefractory personnel) and API 580 Risk-based Inspection (RBI)

1.2 Which industries recognise API inspector certification?

The API organisation has its roots in the petrochemical industry, but the influence of US codes andstandards extends to many other industries, hence most large-scale process industries around theworld recognise API inspector certification. This is because many of the vessels and pipeworksystems used are built to the ASME/API codes that form the foundation of the inspector

certification examinations. API-certified inspectors can therefore be found in:

Refining/Petrochemicals

Offshore/onshore oil and gas industries

Power utilities

General process industry

1.3 What is the recognition of API certification in the UK/ Europe?

It is fair to say that the recognition of API inspector certification in the UK has increased over the

past few years. There are several reasons for this:

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There is currently no comprehensive UK or European system of inspector certificationbased on BS or EN codes with such a wide scope as the API programmes

Increasing ownership of offshore facilities and onshore power/process plants by US

companies, who are used to recognising API certification

Regulatory authorities prefer to see some evidence of inspector competence, againsttechnical codes that they recognise. Mention of inspection procedures to API 570/510regularly appear in HSE seminars and discussion documents discussing the avoidance ofsystem leakage, failures, regulatory issues etc

2. HOW DO I BECOME API CERTIFIED?

In simple terms, to become certified as an API certified inspector, all you have to do is apply to

API, meet their acceptance criteria (see later), and then pass the formal examination.

In practice, unless you have full familiarity with the relevant codes (1000+ pages worth), you willneed to prepare for the examination by enrolling on a training course. The training course willteach you about the subject matter covered, test you using mock exams etc, and prepare you to takethe API exam

2.1 How does the examination procedure work?

The examination procedure is fairly formal and non-negotiable. The exam papers are set by API

and invigilated by lecturers formally appointed by API. The examination procedure lasts 8 hoursand consists of open-book and close-book sections. Candidates must bring along original copies ofthe various standards required for their use in the open-book section of the exam.

2.2 When and where are the examinations held?

The API 570/510 examinations are held on scheduled dates during the year. Candidates book inadvance to attend an examination session at which they sit the examinations for either API 570 or510.As the examinations are on the same day you cannot sit both at the same time. Theexamination sessions are organised with API through a training provider, enabling candidates to sitfor the examination either immediately after they have completed the exam preparation training

course, or within a short time

The training provider sets up the exam locations, chosen to suit the majority of delegates. In mostcases, the exam will be held in the same location as the exam preparation training course.

2.3 What is the technical content of the API 570/510 examinations?

The technical content of the examinations are well defined and linked closely to API and ASMEcodes and standards. The content of the exam preparation training courses reflects the scope of theexaminations, in order to prepare the delegate to sit the exam.

Tables 1 and 2 show an outline summary of the technical coverage of the API 570 PipeworkInspector and API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector subjects

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Table 1:API 570 CERTIFIED PIPEWORK

INSPECTORTechnical standards covered API 570 Syllabus subjects

API 570, Piping InspectionCode: Inspection, Repair,Alteration, and Re-rating of In-Service Piping Systems

API RP 571, Damagemechanisms Affecting fixedequipment in the refiningindustry,

API RP 574, InspectionPractices for Piping SystemComponents.

API RP 577 Welding andMetallurgy

API RP 578, MaterialVerification Program for Newand Existing Alloy PipingSystems

ASME V, Non-destructiveExamination,

ASME IX, WeldingQualifications

ASME B16.5, Pipe Flanges andFlanged Fittings

ASME B31.3, Process Piping

Code calculations and inspection intervals for new anddegraded pipework including consideration for:

Corrosion rates and allowances

Remaining service life and inspectionintervals

Weld quality factors (based on ASME B31.3)

Thermal expansions

Thickness calculations of pipes, blanks

Hydraulic, pneumatic and leak testing

Impact test requirements and exemptions

Minimum wall thickness and workingpressure/temperature requirements for pipeworkflanges (ASME B16.5 basis)

Weld heat treatment requirements

Weld WPS/PQR evaluation (ASME IX basis):SMAW/GTAW/SAW

General rules for welding (ASME B31.3 and API 570basis)

NDT requirements of ASME V: Visual/RT/DP/MPITechniquesCalibration

ExaminationInterpretation

PMI requirements and procedures

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Table 2:API 510 CERTIFIED VESSEL INSPECTORTechnical standards covered API 510 Syllabus subjects

API 510, Pressure VesselInspection Code

API RP 571, Damagemechanisms Affecting fixedequipment in the refiningindustry

API RP-572, Inspection ofPressure Vessels

API RP 576, Inspection ofPressure-Relieving Devices:

API RP 577 Welding andMetallurgy

ASME VIII, Division 1, Rulesfor Constructing PressureVessels

ASME V, Non-destructiveExamination

ASME IX, WeldingQualifications

Vessel Certification Requirements.

Types and Definitions of vessel maintenanceinspections.

Vessel corrosion and deterioration.

Remaining life and inspection intervals

Pressure Vessel Materials and Fabrication Problems.

Vessel relief devices.

Maintenance inspection safety practices.

Inspection records and reports.

Code calculation for in-service degraded pressurevessels (including repairs and re-rating)

Thickness measurements, corrosion and vesselintegrity

Vessel weld joint efficiencies, weld joint categories

and type of radiography required

Static head pressure calculations

Vessel shell/head types/MAWP and thicknesscalculations

Nozzle reinforcements

Internal and external pressure calculations

Pressure testing requirements after repairs etc

Re-rating Pressure Vessels

Impact test requirements

Weld WPS/PQR evaluation (ASME IX basis):SMAW/GTAW/SAW

General rules for welding (ASME VIII and API 510basis)

NDT requirements of ASME V: Visual/RT/DP/MPITechniques /CalibrationExamination/Interpretation

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2.4 What are the API examination entry requirements?

API set minimum entry requirements for candidates who want to sit for the 570/510 exams. Thegeneral principle is that candidates must be employed by or under contract to an authorisedinspection agency or owner/user organization. In the UK and other countries that do not have aformal system of legally authorised inspection organisations (UKAS accreditation is not the samething as it is not a legal requirement), this is interpreted slightly differently. Inspectors who workunder contract (self-employed or Ltd Company) can be considered eligible, as long as they candemonstrate that they have been working in the inspection field

The above requirements serve to exclude mainly those people who are not involved in theinspection industry and who therefore would not be suitable for API certification. In practice, most

people who have been working in the inspection industry in NDT, inspection, maintenance etcshould not have too much trouble in satisfying these entry requirements.

Tables 3 and 4 below show the API-published entry requirements. Note that it is only necessary tosatisfy one of the entry requirement rows (i.e. A, B, C or D)

Table 3: API 570 Exam entry requirements

Education Experience

requiredSkills

ADegree (or higher)

in engineering1 year

Supervision or performance ofinspection activities of piping

systems

BHigher qualification

or certificate inengineering or

technology

2 years

CBasic engineering

qualification3 years

D No qualifications 5 or more years

Design, construction, repair,operation, or inspection of pipingsystems, of which 1 year must bein supervision or performance of

inspection activities

Table 4: API 510 Exam entry requirements

Education Experiencerequired

Skills

ABS or higher in

engineering1 year

Supervision or performance ofinspection activities

B

2-year degree orcertificate in

engineering ortechnology

2 years

C

High schooldiploma orequivalent

3 years

D None 5 or more years

Design, construction, repair,operation, or inspection

of pressure vessels, of which oneyear must be in supervision

performance of inspectionactivities.

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2.5 What does it all cost?

There are various costs involved in achieving API certification. Table 5 shows the details.

Table 5: API Inspector certification: Budget costs:2013

Cost per person

Budget (amount

depends on $:

exchange rate)

Payable toWhen

payableNotes

Preparation trainingprogramme (API

570 or 510)

2013 UK API on-line + classroom

programme:(Total cost 2250 +

VAT)

Training provider(Matthews EngTraining Ltd)

On registrationto the trainingprogramme

Purchase of thestandards documentpackage you willrequire to sit thecourse and the

examination

Currently $930 US

- API 510 and$1155 US- API 570

plus shipping.If you have access

to original copies of

the standardsalready, you willnot have to pay this

Purchased directlyfrom the documentsuppliers in the US.

We will provideinformation on

which documents

to order and thesuppliers orderlinedetails

At the start ofthe first trainingcourse modules

(or soon

afterwards)

Programme consists

of preliminary on-line trainingmodules plus

approx 1-weekclassroom exam

preparation coursefollowed by 2

revision days toprepare for the

exam on thefollowing day.

API application/Examination fee

$800 US Directly to API

For the December 2013 exams, thelast payment date is 18th September2013. Details will be provided on howto register and make this payment

*(Depends on $: exchange rate and document handling/shipping charges)

3. THE MET EXAM PREPARATION TRAINING PROGRAMME

As an established provider of inspection training courses, Matthews Engineering Training Ltd(MET) offer API 570/510 training programmes for the December 2013 exams to be held inthe UK. These programmes are written and delivered by UK presenters and cover all theskills required to sit for the API examinations.

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3.1 Are there any additional entry requirements for the exam

preparation training programme?

At MATTHEWS ENGINEERING TRAINING we are keen to make sure that delegates whowe accept onto our API 570/510 preparation training courses have a good chance of passingthe examination. We therefore have an application assessment procedure consisting of a CVassessment and, in marginal cases, a technical questionnaire. The purpose of thequestionnaire is to assess an applicants initial knowledge of some of the technical subjectsthat will be covered in the course, and subsequently in the API examinations. This will giveus an idea as to whether you will do sufficiently well on the course to give you a fair chanceof passing the examinations

3.2 What is the format of the MET training programme?

The MET programme consists of two parts:

Part 1: Preliminary distance learning training modules

Part 2:A 5+2 day full time residential classroom course

This training programme format provides candidates with a structured way of acquiring theknowledge needed to sit for the API examinations. The advantages of the two-part formatare:

Candidates can fit Part 1 around their existing work commitments; for exampleoffshore or contract work.

It provides a more flexible way of learning than a long classroom course (someoverseas API courses last 10-12 days or more)

It minimises information overload; you can do Part 1 at a speed that suits yourself,

within the time schedule that we publish.

The figure below shows the structure of the training programme

Registrationon training

programme

Part 25+2 day

classroom

course

API

Exam

Part 14-5 x On-

line/distance

learning modules

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3.3 How does Part 1 of the training programme work?

Part 1 consists of 4-5 training modules covering selected technical subjects in the APIsyllabus. These provide the core information that you will need in order to understand the useof the API codes and referenced documents. The subjects and order change slightly fromyear-to-year but typical modules would be:

Module 1A: Parameters, symbols and calculation

Module 1B:Principles of code-based inspection

Module 1C: API 570(or 510): basic code methodology

Module 1D: Welding

Module 1E:NDT

3.4 What documents do I need to start the Part 1 programme?

One of the long-standing features of all the API inspector certification programmes is thatcandidates must acquire a code documentation package. This is an extensive set ofdocuments comprising all the necessary parts of the API/ASME codes and standards coveredin the API syllabus. This is a requirement set by API and is non-negotiable. You will need to

produce the documents to use in the examination and they will not allow you to usephotocopies.

As you will be learning to use these documents during the Part 1 training modules it makessense to acquire them at the beginning .You buy the documentation directly from the supplierin the US. It is an easy procedure, you order by telephone or internet, give a credit cardnumber, and the order arrives within a few days by courier .If you have access to an originalset of codes already (and they are correct up-to-date versions), for example through youremployer, you will not need to buy this documentation package. We will inform you of thecode edition revisions that you will need.

All other learning material that you need will be provided as part of the Part 1 trainingprogramme

3.5 How much time input does each module require?

The modules vary a little in length and complexity and you can work through each one atyour own speed. As a guide, however, we recommend that you budget at least 20 hours self-study time for each module. The best way is to do this is in study sessions of perhaps 1-2

hours each. This makes a total recommended study time of 60-80 hours.

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3.6 How long do I have to complete the modules?

This depends on when you register for and start the training programme, relative to the dateof the Part 2 residential training course and the subsequent API examination date. For

example: Early Registration

If you register early and start the July-December 2013 API 510/570 trainingprogramme on time in July, you will have 4 months to complete the Part 1modules, before attending the Part 2 course in late November/early December2013 in preparation for the 04 December 2013 examination date

Late RegistrationIf you delay your training programme registration until mid-August 2013, andare aiming for the same Part 2 course and examination dates as above, you will

have only 3 months to complete the Part 1 modules. Normally however, ourtraining course is normally full up long before then.

3.7 Is there tutor help available?

Yes, following registration, you will be given e-mail/contact details of your tutors. You cancontact them with individual technical queries. This will help guide you through the trainingmodules.

3.8 How do I know when I have completed the Part 1 trainingmodules?

As you work through each of the modules you will carry out reading, referring to codesections and doing the sample test questions and exercises. When you feel confident that youunderstand the material, you sit the on-line end-of-module test and are informed of yourresults. This will give you an idea as to your understanding of the technical material .If youget a low mark in this test, you can do further study, and do an on-line test resit.

3.9 How does Part 2 of the training programme work?

Part 2 consists of a 5+2 day full time classroom training course. Unless they live nearby,most delegates will treat this as a residential course, enabling them to take advantage of theevening study and revision sessions. The course consists of:

Revision and sample tests of the subjects covered in the Part 1 distance learningmodules

Daily training modules of the remainder of the API examination syllabus (570or 510)

Daily sample test sessions and homework/revision exercises

At the end of the course, delegates will sit multiple mock examinations held under simulatedAPI exam conditions. This will prepare them to sit the formal API examination, which will

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be scheduled for a date very soon after the Part 2 training course (normally either the nextday or within a week or so)

3.10 Where will the Part 2 training course be held?

For December 2013 exams the courses and exam are being held inMidlands/Northern England

3.11 What documentation do I need?

Only the code documentation package that you will have already acquired for the Part 1distance learning modules. Everything else will be provided during the course

3.12 When are the December 2013 residential courses held?

Table 6 below, shows typical schedule dates for the July-December 2013 API 510/570programme. To keep the class sizes to a manageable number ,we normally run two alternativeresidential course weeks, course 1 and course 2 (for either 510 or 570, or both).We willallocate you to one of these courses.

MATTHEWS ENGINEERING TRAINING (MET) LTD

TABLE 6:API 510/570 CERTIFIED VESSEL/PIPING INSPECTOR:

2013 UK PROGRAMME JULY-DECEMBER 2013

MET Training programmePart 1 : distance learning modules

AP1 510 and API 57029

thJuly-17

thNovember

Last start date for MET 510 and 570

training programme is normally the

end of July 2013 (Late entry may be

possible in extreme cases)

Course 118

th-22

ndNovember

API 510 Part 2 : Classroom trainingCourse 2

25th

-29th

November

Cut-off date for postponement is

2 weeks after the published start

date of the online training modules

Course 118

th-22

ndNovember

API 570 Part 2 : Classroom training

Course 225

th-29

thNovember

Cut-off date for postponement is

2 weeks after the published start

date of the online training modules

API 510 Mock Exams 02nd

-03rd

December

API 570 Mock Exams 02nd

-03rd

December

API 510 and 570 exams

04th

December 2013

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3.13 What does the training programme cost?

The cost of the Matthews Engineering Training API 570 or 510 2013 programmes is2250+VAT per delegate. This covers the Part 1 distance learning modules and the Part 2,5+2 day training course. As the object of the training programme is for delegates to progressthrough both parts of the programme and then sit the exam, fees are payable in full at the timeof registration. Alternative payment arrangements/discounts may be available for block-

bookings of three or more delegates.

3.14 What if I cannot complete the training programme?

If, after booking your course place with Matthews Training you find you have problems

making arrangements to start the on-line course, or meet the later residential course dates youcan postpone your course to a later date (normally the next course 6-months later). To qualifyfor this, you must inform Matthews Engineering Training Ltd of your postponement within 2weeks after the published start date of the online training modules . If you delay your

postponement until after this date, you will not be able to claim a free postponement and willneed to either try harder to continue with the course, or forfeit your fee, as you will alreadyhave taken the place of another delegate who has had to wait to the next course

In addition to the training programme fees you will have to pay for (see table 5):

Your purchase of the code documentation packages, if you dont already have thedocuments. You purchase these directly from the supplier in USA (we will supplydetails) .Prices are currently: API 510 $930 US + shipping API 570 $1155 US +shipping. We tell you when they are available and how to buy them.

Your travel and accommodation costs (if applicable) for the 5+2 day Part 2 course

The API exam registration fee of $800 US is payable direct to API when theapplication forms are submitted approx 9- 10 weeks before the exam

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MATTHEWS ENGINEERING TRAINING LTD

API 510 or 570 CERTIFIED VESSEL/PIPEWORK

INSPECTOR: JULY-DECEMBER 2013

APPLYING FOR YOUR TRAINING PROGRAMME

Your next step

To apply for your place on the Matthews Engineering Training 2013 API 510 or 570 trainingprogramme simply:

Step 1.Read through this document and make sure you understand the procedure, technicalcontent, and costs involved. If you have any queries, contact Cliff Matthews on:

[email protected]

Tel 07732 799351 (leave a voicemail message and we will get backto you)

Step 2. Forward your CV for assessment to: [email protected] will e-mail or telephone you to discuss your CV and comment on its suitability inmeeting the API examination entry requirements. In marginal cases, we may also ask you tocomplete a simple on-line entry questionnaire to check whether API inspector certification isthe best technical option for you. If everything is acceptable we will agree your entry to thecourse and hold a provisional place for you

Step 3.We will forward you a proforma invoice for payment of your course fees or, in somecases, a deposit (for example if you are waiting for confirmation from your employers that

they will pay your course fees).Once we have received payment of our invoice your place isconfirmed

Established customersWe have many established customers, mainly large companies in the

power/petrochemical/offshore/inspection industry who regularly send delegates on ourtraining programmes. In these cases, all we may require is a purchase order /requisitionnumber

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON OUR TRAINING PROGRAMMES

bFOR DETAILS OF OUR API 653 CERTIFIED STORAGE TANK INSPECTOR UK TRAINING

PROGRAMME FOR SEPT 2013 EXAMS, SEE THE SEPARATE DOWNLOAD DOCUMENT

ON OUR WEBSITE

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