API Course Eligibilities

Candidate photos must comply with the specified course eligibly for each category as follows:

CourseDescription Eligibility: Qualification & Experience
API 510
Pressure Vessel Inspector
Certificate Validity: 3 Years
Pressure Vessel Inspection Code;
In-service Inspections, Rating, Repair,
and Alteration
• B.Sc./ B.Eng. + 1 Year Experience or
• Degree 2 Years + 2 Years Experience or
• HSC/ Diploma + 3 Years Experience or
• No formal education + 5 Years Experience
API 570
Piping Inspector
Certificate Validity: 3 Years
Piping Inspection Code;
In-service Inspections, Rating, Repair,
and Alteration
• B.Sc./ B.Eng. + 1 Year Experience or
• Degree 2 Years + 2 Years Experience or
• HSC/ Diploma + 3 Years Experience or
• No formal education + 5 Years Experience
API 653
Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector
Certificate Validity: 3 Years
API Standard 653;
Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration,
and Reconstruction
• B.Sc./ B.Eng. + 1 Year Experience or
• Degree 2 Years + 2 Years Experience or
• HSC/ Diploma + 3 Years Experience or
• No formal education + 5 Years Experience
API 571
Corrosion and Material
Certificate Validity: 3 Years
API Recommended Practice 571;
Damage Mechanisms Affecting
Field Equipment in the Refining Industry
• API 510, 570 or 653 Holder or
• B.Sc./ B.Eng. + 1 Year Experience or
• Degree 2 Years + 2 Years Experience or
• HSC/ Diploma + 3 Years Experience or
• No formal education + 5 Years Experience
API 580
Risk based Inspection
Certificate Validity: 3 Years
API Certification demonstrates proficiency in
Risk Based Inspection
methodologies and practices
• API 510, 570 or 653 Holder or
• B.Sc./ B.Eng. + 1 Year Experience or
• Degree 2 Years + 2 Years Experience or
• HSC/ Diploma + 3 Years Experience or
• No formal education + 5 Years Experience
The eligibility above is subject to change.

Required Documents: