Minimum Qualification Requirements
FOR API 570:
As outlined in the Appendix A of the API 570 Standards, the qualification requirements for API 570 applicants are based on the combination of education and experience related to piping. This experience must have been acquired within the last 10 years while employed by, or under contract with, an authorized inspection agency as defined in API 570.
Prior to submitting an application, please use the table below to determine if you qualify to take the API 570 exam.
| Education | Minimum Years of Experience Required | Description of Experience Required |
|---|---|---|
| BS or higher in engineering or technology | 1 year | Supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in API 570. |
| 2-year degree or certificate in engineering or technology | 2 years | Design, construction, repair, operation, or inspection of in-service piping systems, of which one year must be in supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in API 570. |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 3 years | Design, construction, repair, operation, or inspection of in-service piping systems, of which one year must be in supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in API 570. |
| None | 5 or more years | Design, construction, repair, operation, or inspection of in-service piping systems, of which one year must be in supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in API 570. |
FOR API 510:
As outlined in the Appendix B of the API 510 Standards, the qualification requirements for API 510 applicants are based on the combination of education and experience related to pressure vessels. This experience must have been acquired within the last 10 years while employed by, or under contract with, an authorized inspection agency as defined in API 510.
Prior to submitting an application, please use the table below to determine if you qualify to take the API 510 exam.
| Education | Minimum Years of Experience Required | Description of Experience Required |
|---|---|---|
| BS or higher in engineering or technology | 1 year | Supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in API 510. |
| 2-year degree or certificate in engineering or technology | 2 years | Design, construction, repair, operation, or inspection of in-service piping systems, of which one year must be in supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in API 510. |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 3 years | Design, construction, repair, operation, or inspection of in-service piping systems, of which one year must be in supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in API 510. |
| None | 5 or more years | Design, construction, repair, operation, or inspection of in-service piping systems, of which one year must be in supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in API 510. |