Getting Started: API 580 Supplemental Inspection Certification

The objective of this optional Supplemental Inspection Certification program is to provide documented evidence of advanced (above the basic core API 510, 570, & 653 examinations) knowledge and expertise in the area of Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) based on the information contained in API RP 580.

Education and Experience Requirements

To take the API 580 examination, candidates must have current certification as one of the following:

• API 510
• API 570; or
• API 653

API 580 Supplemental Inspection Examination

• API 580 examination consist of 70 multiple choice questions
• It is a 4-hour closed-book exam
• No reference materials will be permitted at the examination
• This examination has a set passing point of 70%, or 49 correctly answered questions

The examination will be based on the API Recommended Practice 580 – Risk-Based Inspection.

Note:Questions become effective when the applicable API documents (namely API RP580 – any new issue, addenda or rewrite) have been in use for 12 months since issue date. This code documents can be purchased from CASTI. Click here to purchase.

Renewals

• every 3 years, reapply

Exam Codes and CASTI Courses

The code document can be purchased from CASTI. Click here to purchase.

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• API 580 Risk-Based Inspection course

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