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API (American Petroleum Institute)

API Policies Insta-Look
Table API-1. Policies Insta-Look.

Viewing Instructions: Each section block (e.g. Check-In) is a hot link to that section of tables.

Latest Updates Check-In Breaks

Revision 24.01, March 28, 2024 • 1 ID – see details. 510, 510i, 570, 570i, 653
Updates: • ATT – see details. and 653i exams:

• Table API-1. Policies Insta-Look: removed mention of • No Image Capture required. Green Key Tag
Notice of completion.
• Table API-6. Exam Completion: removed any mention of
preliminary. Add exception for1184.

• No Biometrics. • Scheduled – Yes – see

• Provide the candidate with a center- details.
supplied calculator. An onscreen • Unscheduled – Yes– see
calculator also appears during the details.
exam. No other physical calculator is
allowed. All other exams:
Unusual Info
• Scratch paper is allowed. Please Yellow Key Tag
collect scratch paper. Note
• Some of the API exams contain electronic reference materials. If the taking is allowed before test time • Scheduled – No
candidate reports any problems accessing these items, see “Table API- starts to count down. • Unscheduled – Yes –
10. Candidate Reports That There Are Pages or Sections Missing see details.
• No demographic fields are editable.
From the Reference Materials (510, 570 and 653 Exams Only)”

Exam Completion Irregularities Exam List, Content & Test Dates Doc Handling
• Collect – Center- • File CPR for all Irregularities. • Test windows – see details. Not applicable.
provided calculator, if
• Security breach/break-in: contact the Global • Exam list – see details.
given to the candidate.
Help Desk (GHD). • Optional 10-minute tutorial. Optional
• Collect – Scratch
paper 2-minute survey.
• score reports – • Multiple-choice, drag and drop,
see details. • Use of prohibited items/cheating – matching, and multiple choice,
see details. multiple response items. – see details.
• Candidates are allowed to leave the test • Language translation – see details.
center for scheduled break only
• Troubleshooting issues with
(510,510i,570,570,653 and 653i exams). If the
electronic reference materials
candidate leaves test center during the exam – see details.
and does not return, turn off the monitor, allow
test time to run out and file a CPR.

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• Candidates discussing exam content – see

details.

Reschedule/Schedule/Cancel Exam Contacts

• Registers at API. • API, GCC, RCC – see details.
• Schedules at regional call center, local testing centers, and
www.prometric.com/apiexams. For center use only:
• Service Team: 1-800-789-9947 – Select option 2 > Then choose
• Initial test fees not collected by Prometric but late
cancellation/reschedule fees are – see details. your Service Team (1, 2, 3 or 4).
• GHD:
• Reschedule/cancellation – see details.
Preferred: iSupport
• Testing Accommodations – Yes
http://ehelp.prometric.com
• Walk-ins not allowed. Back-up: Phone No.: 1-800-789-9947 (toll free – U.S.,
• There will be no retests. Refer the candidate to API. U.S. Territories, and Canada)
For all other centers: Phone No. varies by area.

API Latest Updates

Table API-2. Latest Updates.

Information
Revision 24.01, March 28, 2024
Updates:
• Table API-1. Policies Insta-Look: removed mention of
Notice of completion.
• Table API-6. Exam Completion: removed any mention of
preliminary. Add exception for1184.

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API Unusual Information

Table API-3. Unusual Information.

Information

API Check-In
Table API-4. Check-In.

Standard Details
Facility/Testing Not applicable.
Preparation
ID The candidate must present one form of non-expired, government-issued, photo- and signature-bearing ID in order to test.
Note: If the government-issued ID does not contain a signature, the candidate must present a form of signature-bearing ID.
If candidates from China, Malaysia, or Iraq present a government-issued ID that does not bear a signature, a secondary ID
with signature is not required.

Acceptable forms of primary ID are limited to*:

• driver’s license
• passport
• state or government-issued ID

*Important: Primary ID may not be issued from any of the following regions/countries. If the candidate has only
primary ID from the following regions/countries, you must deny entry to the candidate and refer the individual to API
and file a CPR:
• Belarus
• Crimea Region of Ukraine
• Cuba
• Iran
• North Korea
• Russia
• Syria
Exception: If the candidate presents a passport from a sanctioned country, but it includes a visa from a non-sanctioned
country the candidate may be admitted, but a CPR must be filed with this information.

Acceptable forms of signature ID include but are not limited to:

• credit card
• voter’s registration card
• work ID
Photo must look like the candidate.
Signature on ID must match the Daily Test Taker Roster.
Name may be printed in English or Local language.
Spelling of the candidate’s name on his/her ID must match the computer. If any of the following discrepancies appear,
allow the candidate to test:
• name discrepancies are minor
• Suffix (Jr, Sr, III, etc.)
• Obvious typo (Anne Smith vs Ann Smith)
• parts of hyphenated names are missing and/or non-hyphenated compound last names are missing
• (Sue Hilliard-Brown vs. Sue Hilliard Brown, Anne C. Taylor Smith vs. Anne C. Smith, or Anne C. Taylor)
• diminutive first names are used (James vs. Jimmy)
• first and last names are reversed between the ID and the roster
• Middle initial used in place of middle name (Sarah Maria Davis vs. Sarah M. Davis)
• Middle name used instead of first name (Sarah Maria Davis vs Maria Davis)
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• Missing middle name and/or initial (Sarah Maria Davis vs Sarah M. Davis vs Sarah Davis)

Candidate Instruct candidate to advise API of any name/address changes.

Demographic
Updates to the
Client
ATT/Letter of The candidate does not have to bring his/her ATT to the exam. However, if s/he does bring it, instruct the candidate to place
Eligibility it in his/her locker before going into the testing room.
Image Capture No
Biometric Capture No
(Fingerprints/
Thumbprints)
Calculator Provide the candidate with a center-provided calculator. There will also be an on-screen calculator if the candidate prefers.
No other physical calculator is allowed.
Note Boards/ Scratch paper is allowed. Follow SOP for scratch paper.
Scratch Paper Note taking is allowed before test time starts to count down.
Testing Aids None
Allowed
Record Edit No fields are editable.

API Breaks
Table API-5. Breaks.

Standard Details

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Breaks 510, 510i, 570, 570i, 653 and 653i exams:

Green Key Tag

• Scheduled – Yes
• A 45-minute break occurs between section 1 and section 2 of the 510, 510i, 570, 570i, 653 and 653i exams.
• Candidates on a scheduled break may leave the test center facility, access study materials, use electronic devices
and access their locker.

• Unscheduled – Yes
• Candidates on an unscheduled break may access locker for food, drink, and medicine only.
• Candidates are not permitted to leave the testing center during unscheduled breaks, except in locations where the
restrooms are not located within the center.

All other exams:

Yellow Key Tag

• Scheduled – No

• Unscheduled – Yes
• Candidates on an unscheduled break may access locker for food, drink, and medicine only.
• Candidates are not permitted to leave the testing center during unscheduled breaks, except in locations where the
restrooms are not located within the center.

API Exam Completion

Table API-6. Exam Completion.

Standard Details
Items to Collect at Center-supplied calculator, if given to the candidate.
End of Exam
Scratch paper
Score Report/End of • Candidates will receive a score report via email from Prometric within 24 hours of the completion of testing. If
Exam Printout they do not receive the score report, or if their email address has changed, they can access the score report via
https://scorereports.prometric.com.
• For 1184 candidate ONLY: 1184 candidates will receive a final score report via email from Prometric
approximately 6-8 weeks following theconclusion of the testing window. The final score report can also be
accessed at that time via https://scorereports.prometric.com.

API Irregularities
Table API-7. Irregularities

Problem What to do
In all cases of File a CPR (unless equipment or power failure makes it impossible to do so).
irregularities
Suspicion of security Do not touch anything in the test center. Contact the GHD immediately (from outside the test center if possible) and file
breach or break-in a CPR when it is safe to do so.

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Security breach or use • If possible, have another TCA observe the event.
of prohibited items
• Obtain the item and ask the candidate to step into the TCA area (if s/he is in the testing room). Inform the candidate
s/he has violated test center rules and you will be filing a report.
• Check the item to see if it contains test information.
• If the item contains exam information, terminate the exam by turning off the workstation computer. Do not restart the
exam.
• File a detailed CPR including the make/model of any electronic equipment used (if applicable). Retain the item,
and take a picture of the item, if possible. You will be contacted by Prometric Security Department regarding the
incident.

Note: You can turn off the testing station so that exam time stops while you handle the situation.
Disruptive/unruly Ask the candidate to leave the test center. If s/he refuses, call the police or building security.
candidate
If restart necessary The test will resume from last question the candidate was working on as long as the test can be continued on the same
day started.

Unscheduled If the candidate leaves the test center during the exam and does not return, turn off the monitor, allow test time to run out
departure from the and file a CPR.
test center and no
return
Candidates discussing If two or more candidates are detected discussing exam content in the testing room, or on an unscheduled break, they
exam content should be dismissed from the test center and not permitted to complete testing. A detailed CPR should be filed.

API Exam List, Content & Test Dates

Table API-8. Exam List & Test Dates.

Test Name/Code No. of Test Appt. Testing Windows

Ques Duration Duration
510, 510i – Pressure Vessel InspectorCertification 170 6.5 Hours 7.5 Hours January 5-26, 2024
May 10-31, 2024
September 6-27, 2024

570, 570i – Piping Inspector 170 6.5 Hours 7.5 Hours February 9-March 1, 2024
Certification June 7-28, 2024
October 11-November 1, 2024
571, 571i – Corrosion & Material 110 3.25 Hours 3.5 Hours April 5-26, 2024
August 9-30, 2024
December 6-27, 2024
577 – Welding Inspection/Metallurgy 110 3.25 Hours 3.5 Hours April 5-26, 2024
August 9-30, 2024
December 6-27, 2024

580, 580i – Risk Based Inspection 90 3.25 Hours 3.5 Hours April 5-26, 2024
August 9-30, 2024
December 6-27, 2024

653, 653i – Aboveground Storage Tanks 170 6.5 Hours 7.5 Hours March 8-29, 2024
July 12-August 2, 2024
November 1-22, 2024

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936, 936i – Refractory Personnel Certification 85 3.25 Hours 3.5 Hours April 5-26, 2024
August 9-30, 2024
December 6-27, 2024

982-Refractory Inspector 3.25 Hours 3.5 Hours August 9-30, 2024

December 6-27, 2024

1169 – Pipeline Inspector Certification 115 3 Hours 3.5 Hours April 5-26, 2024
August 9-30, 2024
December 6-27, 2024

1184 – Pipeline Facility Construction Inspector 120 3 Hours 3.5 Hours April 5-26, 2024
August 9-30, 2024
December 6-27, 2024

AQ1, AQ1i – Certified Auditor Professional Q1 170 4 Hours 4.5 Hours March 8-29, 2024
July 12-August 2, 2024
November 1-22, 2024

AQ2 – Certified Auditor Professional Q2 170 4 Hours 4.5 Hours March 8-29, 2024
July 12-August 2, 2024
November 1-22, 2024

SIEE – Source Inspector Electrical Equipment 110 3.25 Hours 3.5 Hours March 8-29, 2024
Certification July 12-August 2, 2024
November 1-22, 2024

SIFE, SIFEI – Source Inspector Fixed 110 3.25 Hours 3.5 Hours March 8-29, 2024
EquipmentCertification July 12-August 2, 2024
November 1-22, 2024

SIRE – Source Inspector Rotating Equipment 110 3.25 Hours 3.5 Hours March 8-29, 2024
Certification July 12-August 2, 2024
November 1-22, 2024

TES – Tank Entry Supervisors 135 3.25 Hours 3.5 Hours March 8-29, 2024
July 12-August 2, 2024
November 1-22, 2024

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Exam Content
Table API-9. Exam Content.

Standard Details
Tutorial/Survey • Optional 10-minute tutorial.
• Optional 2-minute survey.

Exam Description The 510, 510i, 570, 570i, 653, 653i exams are delivered in 2 sections, with a 45-minute break in between.
• Section 1 is 2 hours and 45 minutes.
• Section 2 is 3 hours and 45 minutes.
• During section 2, candidates will have access to electronic reference materials via the Exhibit and/or Reference button
in the exam. If there are any problems, see “Table API-10. Troubleshooting Issues with Electronic Reference Materials
and Exhibits.”
• No outside reference materials are permitted.

Language Translation:
The exams where the acronym ends in i are available with translation. The introduction, navigation, and tutorial will be in
English only. Once the candidate advances to the exam section, the question and answers will appear in both English and
the requested translation.
• The candidate must select the translation with API, and if a candidate needs to confirm or change their language
selection, they must contact API.
• Candidates testing with a translation must test outside of the USA. As a result, we established a separate exam code for
translation exams. (e.g. 510 and 510i.) Example: 510 can be scheduled globally but 510i can only be scheduled outside of
the USA.
Review Allowed at any time during the section. Candidates taking a 2-section exam will not be permitted to review responses
from section 1 after the section ends.
The candidate may review all items in sequence or those marked for review.
Pressing END ends the review and no further review is allowed.

Candidate Reports That There Are Pages or Sections Missing From the
Reference Materials (510, 570 and 653Exams Only)
Table API-10. Candidate Reports That There are Pages or Sections Missing From the Reference Materials (510, 570 and 653 Exams Only).

Problem Solution

Candidate Reports 1. Inform the candidate that only portions of the reference material relevant to the exam are included when testing. API
That There Are Pages expects that API candidates will be aware of the Effectivity Sheet (portions of documents that will be available to them)
or Sections Missing in advance of testing. It is NOT a technical issue that some portions of some reference materials are unavailable to the
From the Reference candidate.
Materials (510, 570 2. The removed portions are mentioned in the reference material’s table of contents, but do NOT appear in the document
and 653 Exams Only) or the bookmark. This is expected and does NOT indicate a technical issue.
3. File a CPR, be specific! Note what Reference, and what section is missing. Example: “In Document API 571, the
candidate reported that section 4.3.4 was missing.”
4. Listed below are the portions of references which are included in the 510, 570 and 653 exams. Please note that these
are different for each of the 3 exams.

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Problem Solution
Sections Included in Exam: 510
Exam 510’s Reference
Materials • Reference: API RP 571

Beginning in May 2021, sections will include:

2 Terms and Definitions
3.3 Amine Stress Corrosion Cracking
3.8 Atmospheric Corrosion
3.11 Brittle Fracture
3.14 Caustic Corrosion
3.15 Caustic Stress Corrosion Cracking
3.17 Chloride Stress Corrosion Cracking
3.20 Cooling Water Corrosion
3.22 Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI)
3.27 Erosion/Erosion-Corrosion
3.36 High-temperature Hydrogen Attack
3.37 Hydrochloric Acid Corrosion
3.43 Mechanical Fatigue (including Vibration-induced Fatigue)
3.58 Sour Water Corrosion (Acidic)
3.61 Sulfidation
3.67 Wet H2S Damage (Blistering/HIC/SOHIC/SCC)

• Reference: ASME Section V

Sections that are included: Articles 1, 2, 6, 7 and 23 (Section SE-797 only)

• Reference: ASME Section VIII

Sections that are included: Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels, Division 1; Introduction (U), UG, UW, UCS,
Appendices 1-4, 6, 8 and 12

• Reference: ASME Section IX

Sections that are included: (Welding only)

• Reference: ASME PCC-2

Article 201: Butt-Welded Insert Plates in Pressure Components

Article 202: External Weld Buildup to Repair Internal Thinning
Article 209: Alternatives to Postwelded Heat Treatment
Article 210: In-Service Welding Onto Carbon Steel Pressure Components or Pipelines
Article 211: Weld Buildup, Weld Overlay, and Clad Restoration
Article 212: Fillet Welded Patches
Article 215: Repair Welding Considerations for Cr-Mo Steel Pressure Vessels
Article 216: Welded Hot Taps in Pressure Equipment or Pipelines
Article 304: Flaw Excavation and Weld Repair
Article 305: Flange Repair and Conversion
Article 312: Inspection and Repair of Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers
Article 501: Pressure and Tightness of Piping and Equipment
Article 502: Nondestructive Examination in Lieu of Pressure Testing for Repairs and Alternations

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Problem Solution
Sections Included in Exam: 570
Exam 570’s Reference
Materials • Reference: API RP 571

Beginning in June 2021, sections will include:

2 Terms and Definitions
3.3 Amine Stress Corrosion Cracking
3.8 Atmospheric Corrosion
3.9 Boiler Water and Stream Condensate Corrosion
3.11 Brittle Fracture
3.14 Caustic Corrosion
3.15 Caustic Stress Corrosion Cracking
3.17 Chloride Stress Corrosion Cracking
3.22 Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI)
3.27 Erosion/Erosion-Corrosion
3.31 Galvanic Corrosion
3.37 Hydrochloric Acid Corrosion
3.43 Mechanical Fatigue (including Vibration-induced Fatigue)
3.45 Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion
3.57 Soil Corrosion
3.58 Sour Water Corrosion (Acidic)
3.61 Sulfidation

• Reference: API RP 576

Sections 5, 6.1-6.3, 8 and 10.1-10.3

• Reference: ASME Section V

Sections that are included: Articles 1, 2, 6, 7, 9, 10, and 23 (Section SE-797 only)

• Reference: ASME Section IX

Sections that are included: (Welding only)

• Reference: ASME PCC-2

Article 201: Butt-Welded Insert Plates in Pressure Components
Article 206: Full Encirclement Steel Reinforcing Sleeves for Piping
Article 209: Alternatives to Postweld Heat Treatment
Article 210: In-Service Welding on to Carbon Steel Pressure Components or Pipelines
Article 211: Weld Buildup, Weld Overlay, and Clad Restoration
Article 212: Fillet Welded Patches
Article 304: Flaw Excavation and Weld Repair
Article 305: Flange Repair and Conversion
Article 306: Mechanical Clamp Repair
Article 501: Pressure and Tightness of Piping and Equipment
Article 502: Nondestructive Examination in Lieu of Pressure Testing for Repairs and Alternations

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Sections Included in Exam: 653

Exam 653’s Reference
Materials • Reference: API RP 571

2 Terms and Definitions

3.8 Atmospheric Corrosion
3.11 Brittle Fracture
3.14 Caustic Corrosion
3.15 Caustic Stress Corrosion Cracking (Caustic Embrittlement)
3.17 Chloride Stress Corrosion Cracking
3.22 Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI)
3.43 Mechanical Fatigue (including Vibration-induced Fatigue)
3.45 Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion
3.57 Soil Corrosion
3.58 Sour Water Corrosion (Acidic)
3.62 Sulfuric Acid Corrosion

• Reference: API RP 576

Sections 4.3.2 and 6.6 only

• Reference: ASME Section V

Sections that are included: Articles 1, 2, 6, 7 and 23 (section SE-797 only)

• Reference: ASME Section IX

Sections that are included: (Welding Only)

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API Document Handling

Table API-11. Document Handling.

Not Applicable

API Register, Schedule, Cancel an Exam

Table API-12. Register, Schedule, Cancel an Exam.

Standard Details
Candidate Registers API
At: • After registering, the candidate is sent an ATT.
• The candidate is not required to bring his/her ATT to the exam in order to test.
Candidate • www.prometric.com/apiexams
SchedulesAt: • regional call center
• local testing centers
Note: The candidate must contact the RCC at least one business day prior to his/her preferred test date. A confirmation
letter is sent to the candidate by email.
Payment Initial exam fee not collected by Prometric.
Cancellation/reschedule fee collected by the GCC/RCC.

Cancellations/ Fees:
Reschedules • No charge if the change is made more than 30 calendar days prior to the scheduled appointment date.
• In between 29 and 5 calendar days prior to the scheduled appointment date, there is a $70 fee to either cancel, or
reschedule the appointment to another day within the same testing window.
• Less than 5 calendar days prior to the appointment, candidates may not reschedule or cancel their appointment.
Candidates will be required to re-apply with API in order to schedule for the next testing window.
• For technical issues or center issues, the candidate can be rescheduled within the current window and can have
another appointment scheduled without sending back to API. If needed, send to Candidate Care, to process the
reschedule.

Transferring to a Different Testing Window:

• If a candidate wishes to transfer to a different testing window, they must cancel their existing appointments, and
pay the cancellation fee if applicable. Then, they must contact API to request the transfer to a different testing
window. This may result in additional or separate fees for transfer from API.
Testing is only available during scheduled testing windows. API will not extend or modify a candidates eligibility for
any reason other than CNATT instances. Do not refer candidates to API to have their eligibility modified due to
availability.
Testing Testing Accommodations candidates must be approved by API and scheduled by the Testing Accommodations
Accommodations Coordinator at the GCC/RCC.
Refer candidates requesting to schedule Testing Accommodations to www.prometric.com to reference policy and
documents or call into Testing Accommodations to coordinate through an Advocate.
Walk-ins Not allowed.

Retests There will be no retests. Refer the candidate to API.

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API Contacts
Table API-13. Contact List.

Name (Acronym) Use For: User Contact Methods

API • Policy Information Candidate Phone No.:
• Registration (202) 682-8064
• To update demographic Email:
information inspector@api.org
Global Contact Center (GCC) – • Scheduling Candidate Phone No.:
also referred to as a regional call • Late cancellations/ reschedules 1-866-272-8378 (toll free – U.S., U.S. Territories, and
center Canada)

www.prometric.com
Regional Contact Center (RCC) – • Scheduling Candidate Phone No.:
for centers outside the U.S., Whichever RCC is local to the candidate.
U.S. Territories, and Canada
only www.prometric.com
Service Team • Operational Issues – Americas Center Phone No.:
1-800-789-9947 – Select option 2 > Then choose your
Service Team (1, 2, 3 or 4).
(toll free – U.S., U.S. Territories, and Canada)
GHD • Problems Center Preferred: iSupport
http://ehelp.prometric.com

Back-up:
Phone No.:
1-800-789-9947 (toll free – U.S., U.S. Territories, and
Canada)
GHD – for centers outside the • Problems Center Preferred: iSupport
U.S., U.S. Territories, and http://ehelp.prometric.com
Canada only
Back-up:
Phone No.:
Varies by area.

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