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Atlas API 580 Training Course: Risk Based Inspection

Online training for the API 580 Exam: Risk Based Inspection

Why Atlas Online API Training?

I put in the time and utilized the information in the course and scored a 90% on my first attempt!! ... Guys, this is the real deal.
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API 580 Pass Rate

Over 95% of our online training students pass the API 580 Risk Based Inspection Exam. Our online training material is designed to maximize your exam prep efficiency and help you pass the test on the first try.

Overview of the API 580 Course Material

API welcomes highly specialized inspectors, engineers, other professionals across the entire petrochemical industry to obtain the API 580 Risk Based Inspection certification as a validation of their profound knowledge of Risked Based Inspection (RBI).

RBI has quickly become one of the industry’s premiere instruments and preferred methods of inspection. The API 580 certification will add significant value to your professional credentials, demonstrating to your employers and clients that you have obtained a high level of proficiency and understanding in this very important field.

API 580 certification is valid for a three-year term.

Current API 510, 570 or 653 certification holders automatically qualify to take the API 580 Risk Based Inspection certification exam.

If you do not hold a current API 510, 570 or 653 certification, then qualification is based on a combination of your level of education and industry experience acquired within the last 10 years.

Prior to submitting an application, please use the table below to determine if you qualify to take the API 580 exam. The minimum experience required MUST be documented on your application.

The API 580 Risk Based Inspection certification exam tests the individual’s knowledge and expertise in the field of Risk Based Inspection.

Questions on the examinations will be based on API Recommended Practice 580 Risk-Based Inspection, 3rd Edition 2016.

Course Curriculum

  1. Purpose
  2. Scope
  3. References
  4. Terms and Definitions
  5. Basic risk Assessment Concepts
  6. Introduction to Risk Based Inspection (RBI)
  7. Planning the RBI Assessment
  8. Data, Information Collection for RBI
  9. Damage Mechanisms
  10. Assessing POF
  11. Assessing COF
  12. Risk Determination
  13. Risk Management with Inspection
  14. Other Risk Mitigation Activities
  15. Reassessment and RBI
  16. Roles, Responsibilities, Training, and Qualifications
  17. Documentation and Record Keeping
  18. RBI Pitfalls
  19. Exam - Practice

Exam Information:

API 580 Body of Knowledge, Effectivity Sheet, and Schedule can all be found here.

Are you qualified to take the API 580 exam?

Prior to submitting an application, please use the table below to determine if you qualify to take the API 580 exam:

Education Years of Experience Experience Required
BS or higher in engineering or technology 1 year Any experience in the petrochemical industry
2-year degree or certificate in engineering or technology 2 years Any experience in the petrochemical industry
High school diploma or equivalent 3 years Any experience in the petrochemical industry
No formal education 5 or more years Any experience in the petrochemical industry

Notice and Disclaimer for API training students:

This does not register you for the examination. You will have to register separately at API's website. If you have not already registered for the exam, you need to download an application from the API website listed here.

Atlas API Training presently provides online preparation courses for API 510, API 570, API 580, API 1169, AWS CWI Certifeid Welding Inspector, PT, MT and API 653 certification exams.

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