🎯 Course Description:
This comprehensive course prepares participants for the API 570 certification by providing in-depth knowledge of inspection, repair, alteration, and rerating of in-service piping systems. The course emphasizes practical inspection skills, understanding of damage mechanisms, corrosion monitoring, and compliance with the API 570 code and related standards.
Participants will develop competencies required to evaluate piping integrity, implement maintenance programs, and ensure safe and reliable operation of piping systems.
👥 Who Should Attend:
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Piping inspectors and inspection technicians
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Mechanical and maintenance engineers
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Corrosion and integrity engineers
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Quality assurance and control personnel
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Plant maintenance supervisors and managers
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Professionals preparing for API 570 certification
🗓️ Day 1: Introduction and API 570 Code Overview
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Welcome, Course Overview, Participant Introductions |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | API 570 Code: Scope, Application, and Structure |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | Piping System Fundamentals – Design, materials, and construction basics |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Inspection Fundamentals – Inspection types, intervals, and planning |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Corrosion and Damage Mechanisms in Piping Systems |
🗓️ Day 2: Inspection Techniques and Data Evaluation
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Visual Inspection and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Methods |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Thickness Measurement and Corrosion Monitoring |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Data Collection, Evaluation, and Documentation |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Workshop: Interpretation of Inspection Data and Reports |
🗓️ Day 3: Repairs, Alterations, and Rerating
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Repair and Alteration Procedures per API 570 |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Rerating of Piping Systems – Principles and Procedures |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Welding, Heat Treatment, and Material Considerations |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Case Study: Evaluation of piping repairs and rerating decisions |
🗓️ Day 4: Documentation, Compliance, and Safety
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Piping Documentation: Inspection reports, data books, and history |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Regulatory Compliance and Industry Standards |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Safety and Environmental Considerations in Piping Inspection |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Workshop: Developing inspection plans and documentation |
🗓️ Day 5: Exam Preparation and Final Review
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | API 570 Exam Format and Preparation Tips |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Mock Exam and Question Review |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Review of Key Topics and Q&A |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Final Q&A, Feedback, Course Wrap-Up & Certificates |
📂 Materials Provided:
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API 570 Code Summary and Study Guide
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Inspection Checklist Templates
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Repair, Alteration, and Rerating Procedures Handbook
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Sample Inspection and Repair Reports
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Mock Exam Questions and Practice Tests
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Certificate of Completion
