API 653 ICP Above Ground Storage Tank Inspector, by Wilkinson Coutts.

The Global 1st time pass-rate of greater than 95%

The API 653 Above Ground Storage Tank Inspector, must have a broad knowledge base relating to tank inspection and repair of aboveground storage tanks.

The course will satisfy the minimum qualifications specified in API Standard 653: Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration, and Reconstruction.

The American Petroleum Institute (API) offers a certification programme for individual in-service inspectors handling the in-service inspection of pressure vessels, pipework and storage tanks.

API also manages an expansive catalogueof API ‘codes’ which standardise practice.The certifications are a legal requirement for inspectors in many US states.

Many other countries regulatory authorities [Accreditation Bodies] also use these codes, to assess evidence of inspector competence.

In Europe, the EU Accreditation Bodies, requires API qualiffication of the Inspectors, which are involved in accredited activities according ISO 17020.

However, International Facilities and On-shore Plants, along with the lack of a similarly broad scope of recognised standards in other countries, has resulted in the wide adoption of API practice within international plant industries.

The API certification programme is broken down into a series of API schemes, known as Individual CertificationProgrammes (ICPs).

API certificates have become the most regarded, desired and demanded credentials in the in-service inspection industry.

API Certificates are providing a method to improve technical and code knowledge and strengthening the holders overallcompetence and career prospects.

Body of Knowledge

This certification program benefits employers and the industry, as a whole by helping to:
- Improve management control of repair, reconstruction and maintenance
- Reduce the potential for inspection delays
- Provide a continued high level of safety through the use of highly specialized and experienced inspectors
Topics to be Discussed:
Corrosion rates and inspection intervals
Joint efficiencies
Static head calculations
Establishing weld sizes for shell and roof opening
In-service repairs relating to 653
Calculate maximum allowable working pressure
Pressure testing procedures and calculations
Settlement evaluation
Welding procedure qualification and procedure review
ASME V Non Destructive Testing procedures
Impact testing requirements
Damage Mechanisms as per API 571 (653 selection only)
General rules for welding and examination in an API and ASME context.
Minimum thickness calculation for internal pressure including bottom plates

Program Schedule - On Line Training

Program Schedule - Class-Room Training

DURATION: 8 DAYS CLASSROOM. PREREQUISITE: TO BE COMPLETED 3 MONTHS ON-LINE COURSE

Our intensive 8 day classroom training is conducted over a two week period. All training materials are provided,Our intensive 8 day classroom training is conducted over a two week period.

All training materials are provided,including an extensive training manual covering all the topics within the ‘Body of Knowledge’.

Unlike other training providers, we do not have delegates sitting in-front of a PowerPoint presentation for 8 hoursa day.

The training involves plenty class interaction and worked examples by the instructor.

Week 1: Comprises of revision from the online training, working through the classroom manual examples anddemonstration of the calculations on the more technically complex areas of the course.

Week 2: involves undertaking mock examinations aligned with the official API exam set up.

This allows delegates toanticipate how the closed book and open book exams are presented during the official examination.

Each mock-examination is fully debriefed to ensure the class is confident in the answers.We remain flexible during the training so as to adapt to the pace of the class.

As a guide, the API 653 courseschedule is as follows:

• Day 1 - API 575 (starting Day: Tuesday) - Week 1

• Day 2 - API 653 - Week 1

• Day 3 - API 653/650 - Week 1

• Day 4 - API 650 - Week 1

Week - End (paused)

• Day 5 - ASME IX / ASME V - Week 2 (Starting Day: Monday)

• Day 6 - 7 - 8: Closed & Open book mock examinations. - Week 2 (End of Training on Thursday)

This is to ensure we cover all the relevant content to prepare you for the best chanceat passing the exam first time.

On the second (2) Week, EXAMS are performed in Friday, in Prometric Authorized Examination Centers.

The course provides participants with the knowledge necessary to pass the exam and includes:

Successfully pass the API 653 storage tank Inspector certification exam
Effectively use major codes: API 650 and ASME B&PV Sections V & IX
Perform all tank calculations needed for API exam
Use API’s codes during inspection, repairs, and alterations of tanks
Review welding procedures (WPS/PQR) and welder performance qualifications (WPQ)

Class-Room Rules

There is a strict no phones policy. By all means you can answer important calls, but by no means will you be allowed your phone out in classroom.
Mock examinations are not permitted to be taken outside the classroom or retained by students.
You willreceive all the training material required, however the mocks must be returned on completion for our review.
Anyone found intentionally removing these from the classroom or using their phones to take photos will beasked to leave the course. This rule is strictly enforced.
You will require a calculator with a square root function and you must be familiar on how to use it. We do not bring spare calculators, so please ensure you have one each day.

We are The Global 1st time passrate of greater than 95%.

This far exceeds the API published statistic of 57-63%, so you are in good hands.

All weask is that you give it your all and follow the programme. It will be worth it in the end.

API Written Examination Venue

The Written Examination Venue is Organized by API, with On-Line registration.

The Welding Greek Institute undertakes, on behalf of each Participant, the On-Line application and programming of the Examination venue.

The Examination Venue is scheduled in the so called Prometric Centers. There are more than one authorized Prometric Centers in Athens.

The API Written Examination, is scheduled in Friday of the second (2) Training Week, as following:

Closed Books: 2 hours and 45 minutes
Breake of 45 minutes in between the 2 exams.
Open Books: 3 hours and 45 minutes

Entry Requirements

Prior to applying for the API ICP exam candidates must ensure that they meet the minimum requirements definedby API. The table sets out the requirements for API 510/570/653.

EDUCATION	YEARS EXPERIENCE	EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
BS or higher in engineering or technology	1 Year	Supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in code for which the exam is being taken
2-year degree or certificate in engineering or technology	2 Years	Design, construction, repair, operation, or inspection of the type of equipment (vessels/ pipework/tanks), of which one year must be in supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in the code for which the exam is being taken.
High school diploma, or equivalent	3 Years	Design, construction, repair, operation, or inspection of the type of equipment (vessels/ pipework/tanks), of which one year must be in supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in the code for which the exam is being taken.
No formal education	5 or more Years	Design, construction, repair, operation, or inspection of the type of equipment (vessels/ pipework/tanks), of which one year must be in supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in the code for which the exam is being taken.

Training and Examination Costs

The API 653 Cost / Participant, is of 4.450 euro. The Cost includes:

On Line training cost for 3 months
Class-Room training course for 8 days
Participation to the Examination / Examination Fees
Training Material / Hand Books (excluding the Standards)
Daily Lunch (restaurant food) for all participants and Trainers.
Coffee Breakes

Maximum Number of Participants: 13

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