API 510 Certification
Pressure Vessel Inspector certification from the American Petroleum Institute for in-service inspection of pressure vessels.
About API 510 Certification
API 510 is a certification program for pressure vessel inspectors administered by the American Petroleum Institute. It qualifies individuals to perform in-service inspection, repair, alteration, and rerating of pressure vessels in accordance with API 510 "Pressure Vessel Inspection Code." This certification is widely required in the oil and gas, petrochemical, and refining industries.
Certification Levels
Single level - API 510 Authorized Pressure Vessel Inspector
Requirements
- Minimum education and experience (typically 5-10 years)
- Passing score on API 510 examination
- Knowledge of ASME BPVC, API 510, API 572, API 576, API 571
- Demonstrated competency in pressure vessel inspection
Exam Topics
Applicable NDT Methods
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