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Certified Piping Inspector (API-510)

The Certified Piping Inspector (API-510) course offered by OXQUAL develops technical inspection knowledge for pressure-containing equipment and associated piping environments. The programme covers inspection planning, materials, corrosion, thickness monitoring, NDE awareness, pre...

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About this qualification

The Certified Piping Inspector (API-510) course offered by OXQUAL develops technical inspection knowledge for pressure-containing equipment and associated piping environments. The programme covers inspection planning, materials, corrosion, thickness monitoring, NDE awareness, pressure-system integrity and technical reporting, with API 510 referenced only for technical awareness.

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Curriculum

What you'll cover

Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:

  1. Pressure-Equipment Inspection Fundamentals
  2. Piping and Pressure-System Components
  3. Inspection Roles and Responsibilities
  4. Materials and Metallurgy Awareness
  5. Corrosion Mechanisms
  6. Erosion and Wall Loss
  7. Visual Inspection
  8. Thickness Measurement Awareness
  9. Ultrasonic Testing Awareness
  10. Radiographic Testing Awareness
  11. Magnetic Particle Testing Awareness
  12. Penetrant Testing Awareness
  13. Inspection Intervals
  14. Remaining-Life Awareness
  15. Pressure-Test Awareness
  16. Repairs and Alterations Awareness
  17. Welding Inspection Awareness
  18. Inspection Safety
  19. Technical Inspection Records
  20. Inspection Reporting
Who this qualification is designed for
Audience
Audience

Who it's designed for

This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:

  • Mechanical Inspectors
  • Piping Inspection Personnel
  • QA/QC Professionals
  • Mechanical Engineers
  • Oil and Gas Maintenance Personnel
Benefits of this qualification
Benefits
Benefits

What you'll gain

Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:

  • Develop pressure-system inspection knowledge.
  • Strengthen corrosion-awareness skills.
  • Improve thickness-monitoring knowledge.
  • Develop NDE-method awareness.
  • Improve integrity-assessment understanding.
  • Strengthen technical inspection reporting.
Assessment

How this qualification is assessed

The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.

  • Assessment Type: Knowledge and applied inspection assessment.
  • Format: Written technical questions, inspection scenarios and applied equipment-integrity exercises.
  • Passing Requirement: Learners must demonstrate satisfactory understanding of inspection principles and technical reporting.
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