Matthews Training API training course information 2014

MATTHEWS ENGINEERING TRAINING

API CERTIFIED INSPECTOR 510/570/653/580/571 UK PROGRAMMES: 2014

INFORMATION PACKAGE
MATTHEWS ENGINEERING TRAINING are now taking registrations for our 2014 UK preparation courses for the American Petroleum Institute (API) Individual Certification Programme (ICP) examinations. Read this information pack for details of how these programmes work

INDEX
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. The API (ICP) training programmes How do I become API certified? Entry requirements Costs 2014 training schedules and format The API examinations Our 2014 course calendar Your next step

Annex 1: Topics and code requirements API 510 Pressure vessel inspector API 570 Pipework inspector API 653 Storage tank inspector

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1. THE API (ICP) Programmes

The American Petroleum Institute (API) runs a certification programme for individual in-service inspectors (not companies) involved in the in-service inspection of pressure vessels, pipework and storage tanks. It is used extensively in the USA (it is a legal requirement in many states) and in other countries that use API/ASME codes. 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 the type 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. MATTHEWS ENGINEERING TRAINING LTD run training programmes for all three of these in the UK There are other supplementary ones, most limited in application to the USA. Two do have technical relevance to supplement API 510/570/653 content so we run UK programmes on these. They are: API 580:Risk-based inspection (RBI) API 571: Damage mechanisms (DMs)

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

The recognition of API inspector certification in the UK has increased over the past few years. There are several reasons for this: Increasing ownership of 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, against technical codes that they recognise. Mention of inspection procedures to API codes regularly appear in industry seminars and discussion documents discussing the avoidance of system 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 examinations (7 hours of exam for the main ICPs and 3 hours for the supplementary ones) In practice, unless you have full familiarity with the relevant codes (1000+ pages worth), you are unlikely to pass the exam and will need to prepare for the examination by enrolling on a training Page 2 of 12 enquiries@matthews-training.co.uk Issue 10th Nov 13

Matthews Training API training course information 2014 course. The training course will teach you about the subject matter covered, test you using mock exams etc, and prepare you to take the API exam.

3. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
API set minimum entry requirements for candidates who want to take the ICP exams. The general principle is that candidates must be employed by or under contract to an authorised inspection agency or owner/user organization. In the UK and other countries that do not have a formal system of legally authorised inspection organisations (UKAS accreditation is not the same thing as it is not a legal requirement), this is interpreted slightly differently. Inspectors who work under contract (self-employed or Ltd Company) are considered eligible, as long as they can demonstrate that they have been working in the inspection field

The above requirements serve to exclude mainly those people who are not involved in the inspection 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 etc do not have too much trouble in satisfying these entry requirements. Table 1 below shows the API-published entry requirements. Note that it is only necessary to satisfy one of the entry requirement rows (i.e. A, B, C or D)

Table 1: API exam entry requirements Education Experience Skills required

A B C D

Degree (or higher) in engineering Higher qualification or certificate in engineering or technology Basic engineering qualification No qualifications

1 year

Supervision or performance of inspection activities of vessels/pipes/tanks as appropriate* Design, construction, repair, operation, or inspection vessels/pipes/tanks as appropriate, of which 1 year must be in supervision or performance of inspection activities

2 years

3 years 5 or more years

*:depending on whether you wish to sit for API 510,570 or 653

Are there any additional entry requirements for the training programme? Yes; we are proud of our 95%+ first-time exam pass rate and are keen to make sure that delegates who we accept onto our API exam preparation training courses have a good chance of passing the examination. We therefore have an application assessment procedure consisting of a CV assessment and, in marginal cases, a technical questionnaire. The purpose of this is to assess an applicants initial knowledge of some of the technical subjects that will be covered in the course, and subsequently in the API examinations. This will give us an idea as to whether you will do sufficiently well on the course to give you a fair chance of passing the examinations Page 3 of 12 enquiries@matthews-training.co.uk Issue 10th Nov 13

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4. COSTS
There are various costs involved in achieving API certification. Table 2 shows the details.

Table 2: API Inspector certification: Budget costs

Cost per person Budget (amount depends on $: exchange rate)
2014 UK on-line + 7-day classroom programme Total cost 2250 + VAT If you need a full set the will be $900-$1300US plus shipping charges If you have access to the correct editions of the standards already, you will not have to pay anything.

Payable to
Training provider (Matthews Engineering Training Ltd)

When payable
On booking your place on the training course

Notes
. See our 2014 API course calendar for course dates and entry deadlines From 2014, API candidates no longer need an original code package to take to the exam. The exam centre provides the codes you require

API 510,570 or 653 Preparation training course

Purchase of the API/ASME code document package you will require to sit the course and the examination

Purchased directly from the document suppliers (we will supply details of how to order if you need them)

At the start of the first training course modules (or soon afterwards)

API application/ examination fee

$900 US

Directly to API

See our 2014 API course calendar When you wish for the exam to book your window dates for API exam date your training course.

The cost of the Matthews Engineering Training API 510/570 and 653 programmes (combined on-line + classroom) is 2250+VAT per delegate. As the object of the training programme is for delegates to progress through both parts of the programme and then sit the exam, fees are payable in full at the time of registration. In addition to the training programme fees you will have to pay for (see table 2): Your purchase of the code documentation package, if you dont have access to the documents. Your travel and accommodation costs (if applicable) for the residential course The API exam registration fee (payable directly to API when booking your exam attendance)

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5. TRAINING COURSE SCHEDULES

What is the format of the MET training programmes? For API 510,570 and 653, the combined in-line + classroom course consists of two parts: Part 1: Preliminary distance learning training modules Part 2 :A 3+4 days full time residential classroom course

This training programme format provides candidates with a structured way of acquiring the knowledge needed to sit for the API examinations. The advantages of the two-part format are: Candidates can fit Part 1 around their existing work commitments; for example offshore or contract work. It provides a more flexible way of learning than a long classroom course (some overseas API courses last 9-12 days or more) and minimises information overload

The figure below shows the structure of the training programme Registration on training programme

Part 1
4-5 x Online/distance learning modules

Part 2
3+4 day classroom course API Exam

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 that candidates must acquire a code documentation package. This is an extensive set of documents comprising all the necessary parts of the API/ASME codes and standards covered in the API syllabus. You need these documents to participate in the online and residential parts of our training course. If you have access to a set of codes already (and they are correct up-to-date versions), for example through your employer, you will not need to buy this documentation package. If you need to buy the documentation directly from the suppliers, we will provide ordering information and contact details for you). We can inform you of the code edition revisions that you will need (see annex 1 of this document) How much time input does each module require? The modules vary a little in length and complexity and you can work through each one at your own speed. As a guide, however, we recommend that you budget at least 15-20 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 at least 50-60 hours. Issue 10th Nov 13

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Matthews Training API training course information 2014 How long do I have to complete the modules? Once you have started, the on-line training modules follow a timed pattern and you have to work through sequentially, participating in sample questions and end-of-module tests as you go. You must keep up with the schedule in order to progress to the residential course. 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 residential course dates you can postpone your course to a later date (normally the next course). To qualify for this, you must inform Matthews Engineering Training Ltd of your postponement before the start 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 will need to either try harder to continue with the course, or forfeit your fee, as you will already have taken the place of another delegate who has had to wait until the next course Is there tutor help available? Yes, following registration, you will be given e-mail/contact details of your tutors. You can contact them with individual technical queries. This will help guide you through the training modules. How do I know when I have completed the Part 1 training modules? As you work through each of the modules you will learn about various code sections and do sample test questions and exercises. When you feel confident that you understand the material, you sit the on-line end-of-module test and are informed of your results. This will give you an idea as to your understanding of the technical material. How does the residential training programme work? Part 2 consists of a 3+4 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 the evening study and revision sessions. The course consists of: Revision and sample tests of the subjects covered in the online modules Daily training modules of the remainder of the API examination syllabus Daily sample test sessions and homework/revision exercises

For the last 2 days of the course, delegates will sit mock examinations held under simulated API exam conditions. This will prepare them to sit the formal API examination, which must be taken within the API exam window. This lasts approximately 10 days following the completion date of the residential course; it is in your interest to sit this as soon as possible, whilst you memory is fresh. Where will the residential training course be held? The exact location will depend on the number of delegates and where they come from. Normally we hold them in the UK midlands within an area bounded by Manchester/Birmingham/East Midlands/Leeds Bradford airports Page 6 of 12 enquiries@matthews-training.co.uk Issue 10th Nov 13

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6. EXAM ARRANGEMENTS (new for 2014)

How does the new API examination procedure work? For 2014, API have introduced a completely new exam procedure. As is usual with US organisations, this procedure is formal, security-conscious, and non-negotiable. The exam questions are set by API and administered by their contractor PROMETRIC Ltd. The exam procedure is now computer-based and completely automated. The examination procedure lasts 7 hours; comprising open-book (4 hours) and closed-book (3 hours) examinations. In the open-book section of the exam codes are available on computer screen, and no hard copies are allowed When and where are the examinations held? The previous situation where all delegates sat the exam on a single day has now changed. There is now an exam date window of 10 days and candidates have to apply in advance(once they have submitted their exam application and paid their exam fee) to sit the examination session they prefer. The UK exam centres for PROMETRIC are in Manchester and London .There are many more worldwide all listed on their website www.prometric.com We recommend that delegate apply to attend the Manchester site, the next day, or as soon as possible after the final training course day. Please note however that PROMETRIC will not guarantee that you can have the date or location of your choice; it all depends on the numbers of applications they get.

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7. OUR 2014 API COURSE CALENDAR

See our website download for a separate copy of this calendar

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8. YOUR NEXT STEP To apply for your place on one of the Matthews Engineering Training 2014 API
programmes simply: training

STEP 1: READ THIS DOCUMENT Please make sure you understand the procedure, technical content and costs involved. If you have any queries, contact Cliff Matthews or Stephanie on:

enquiries@matthews-training.co.uk
or
Tel 07732 799351 (if we are busy, leave a voicemail message and we will get back to you)

STEP 2: CHOOSE A COURSE AND DATE Choose a course date from our 2014 API course calendar. Ensure that your work rota etc allows you to attend both the residential course AND allows you sufficient flexibility to book an exam date within the 10-day exam time-window shown on the course calendar.

STEP 3: CONTACT US Forward your CV for assessment to enquiries@matthews-training.co.uk. We will then contact you to discuss your CV and its suitability for the course and exam entry requirements. In some cases we may ask you technical questions to check your knowledge and suitability for the course. If everything is in order we will agree your entry to the course.

STEP 4: PAY YOUR TRAINING COURSE FEES We will forward you an invoice for payment of your course fees. For new or self-funded delegates we can only hold you a course place once payment has been received .For established customers who regularly send delegates on our training courses all we may require is a PO number to confirm the place

STEP 5: EXAM APPLICATION Once we have confirmed your course place we will forward you details of how to make your API online exam application and then book your exam date

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ANNEX 1: TOPICS AND CODE REQUIREMENTS.

API 510 CERTIFIED VESSEL INSPECTOR

Technical standards covered API 510 Syllabus subjects
Vessel Certification Requirements.

Note: The code editions you need will change, depending on which Types and Definitions of vessel maintenance course date you are planning to take. inspections. Contact us before buying any codes Vessel corrosion and deterioration. for 2014 exams
Remaining life and inspection intervals Vessel relief devices. API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code API RP 571, Damage mechanisms Affecting fixed equipment in the refining industry API RP-572, Inspection of Pressure Vessels Maintenance inspection safety practices. Inspection records and reports. Code calculation for in-service degraded pressure vessels (including repairs and re-rating) Thickness measurements, corrosion and vessel integrity Vessel weld joint efficiencies, weld joint categories and type of radiography required API RP 576, Inspection of Pressure-Relieving Devices: Static head pressure calculations Vessel shell/head types/MAWP and thickness calculations Nozzle reinforcements

API RP 577 Welding and Metallurgy

ASME VIII, Division 1, Rules for Constructing Pressure Vessels

Internal and external pressure calculations Pressure testing requirements after repairs etc Re-rating Pressure Vessels

ASME V, Non-destructive Examination

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

ASME IX, Welding Qualifications

General rules for welding (ASME VIII and API 510 basis) NDT requirements of ASME V: Visual/RT/DP/MPI Techniques /Calibration Examination/Interpretation

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API 570 CERTIFIED PIPEWORK INSPECTOR

Technical standards covered API 570 Syllabus subjects
Note: The code editions you need will change, depending on which course date you are planning to take. Code calculations and inspection intervals for new and Contact us before buying any codes degraded pipework including consideration for: for 2014 exams
API 570, Piping Inspection Code: Inspection, Repair, Alteration, and Re-rating of InService Piping Systems API RP 571, Damage mechanisms Affecting fixed equipment in the refining industry, API RP 574, Inspection Practices for Piping System Components. API RP 577 Welding and Metallurgy API RP 578, Material Verification Program for New and Existing Alloy Piping Systems Corrosion rates and allowances Remaining service life and inspection intervals 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 working pressure/temperature requirements for pipework flanges (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 570 basis) NDT requirements of ASME V: Visual/RT/DP/MPI Techniques Calibration Examination Interpretation

ASME V, Non-destructive Examination, ASME IX, Welding Qualifications

ASME B16.5, Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings ASME B31.3, Process Piping

PMI requirements and procedures

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API 653 CERTIFIED STORAGE TANK INSPECTOR

Technical standards covered API 653 Syllabus subjects
Note: The code editions you need will change, depending on which course date you are planning to take. Code calculations and inspection intervals for new and Contact us before buying any codes degraded storage tanks including consideration for: for 2014 exams.
API 575, Inspection of atmospheric and low-pressure storage tanks. Corrosion rates and allowances Remaining service life and inspection intervals Pitting assessment

Corrosion protection of storage tanks Thickness calculations for tank shells and floors Tank settlement and distortion evaluation Hydraulic testing Impact test requirements and exemptions Minimum wall thickness and working pressure/temperature requirements Tank repair procedures (patches, lap welds etc) Weld heat treatment requirements

API RP 571, Damage mechanisms affecting fixed equipment in the refining industry,

API 650, Welded steel tanks for oil storage.

API 651, Cathodic protection of above-ground storage tanks

API 652, Lining of aboveground storage tanks

Weld WPS/PQR evaluation (ASME IX basis): SMAW/GTAW/SAW/GMAW General rules for welding (API and ASME basis) NDT requirements of ASME V: Visual/RT/DP/MPI Techniques Calibration Examination Interpretation

API 653, Tank inspection, repair, alteration and reconstruction

ASME V, Non-destructive Examination,

ASME IX, Welding Qualifications

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