API Qualifications

API (American Petroleum Institute) Qualification

IAOSH UK (International Association of Occupational Safety & Health)

Delivery: Online, In-Class, or Blended
Method: Instructor-led training, audit simulations, applied assignments
Certification: IAOSH UK – API Q1 Internal Auditor

Course Overview:
Provides foundational knowledge and practical skills to conduct internal audits according to API Q1 specifications for quality management in the petroleum and natural gas industry.

Training Objectives:

  • Understand API Q1 requirements and audit principles

  • Perform internal QMS audits

  • Document findings and improvement actions

Target Participants:

  • Internal auditors

  • Quality assurance staff

  • Supervisors

Units:

  1. API Q1 Standard Overview

  2. Internal Audit Process

  3. Reporting & Nonconformity Management

Delivery: Online, In-Class, or Blended
Method: Training sessions, workshops, group exercises
Certification: IAOSH UK – API Q2 Implementation & Internal Auditor

Course Overview:
Equips participants to implement API Q2 specifications and conduct internal audits within oil and gas industry service supply organizations.

Training Objectives:

  • Implement API Q2 processes and controls

  • Conduct effective internal audits

  • Support compliance and improvement

Target Participants:

  • Project managers

  • Service company supervisors

  • Internal auditors

Units:

  1. API Q2 Principles and Implementation

  2. Audit Techniques

  3. Certification Preparation

Delivery: Online, In-Class, or Blended
Method: Instructor-facilitated sessions, case studies, simulation
Certification: IAOSH UK – API RP 1FSC Foundation

Course Overview:
Introduces industry best practices for commissioning and start-up operations following API RP 1FSC guidelines.

Training Objectives:

  • Comprehend commissioning requirements and processes

  • Execute safe and compliant start-up procedures

  • Minimize operational risk

Target Participants:

  • Project engineers

  • Operations supervisors

  • Commissioning team members

Units:

  1. API RP 1FSC Fundamentals

  2. Safe Commissioning Process

  3. Documentation & Review

Delivery: Online, In-Class, or Blended
Method: Instructor-led, technical demonstrations, case analysis
Certification: IAOSH UK – API 16D BOP Control System

Course Overview:
Covers design, operation, testing, and best practices for Blowout Preventer (BOP) control systems per API 16D.

Training Objectives:

  • Understand BOP control system requirements

  • Perform testing and maintenance

  • Ensure compliance and reliability

Target Participants:

  • Drilling engineers

  • Maintenance supervisors

  • Operations staff

Units:

  1. System Overview & Design

  2. Testing & Maintenance Practices

  3. Compliance & Safety

Delivery: Online, In-Class, or Blended
Method: Technical training, design analysis, group projects
Certification: IAOSH UK – API 16C Choke Kill Line

Course Overview:
Provides in-depth understanding of design, fabrication, and inspection of choke and kill lines per API 16C standards.

Training Objectives:

  • Comprehend choke and kill line design requirements

  • Oversee fabrication and installation

  • Conduct inspections and testing

Target Participants:

  • Pipeline engineers

  • QA/QC specialists

  • Supervisors

Units:

  1. API 16C Specification

  2. Inspection and Testing Procedures

  3. Maintenance and Documentation

Delivery: Online, In-Class, or Blended
Method: Interactive workshops, case studies, practical assignments
Certification: IAOSH UK – API 6D & 6FA Pipeline & Piping Valves

Course Overview:
Focuses on specification, design, manufacturing, testing, and fire test requirements for pipeline and piping valves per API 6D & 6FA.

Training Objectives:

  • Interpret API 6D & 6FA specifications

  • Oversee valve design and testing

  • Ensure documentation and compliance

Target Participants:

  • Valve engineers

  • Quality managers

  • Inspection staff

Units:

  1. Valve Design Specification

  2. Manufacturing and Fire Test

  3. Inspection and Documentation

Delivery: Online, In-Class, or Blended
Method: Instructor-led, inspection assignments, practical case studies
Certification: IAOSH UK 

Course Overview:
Provides introductory or pressure vessel inspection and compliance per API 510 standards.

Training Objectives:

  • Understand pressure vessel safety and design requirements

  • Perform inspections and reporting

  • Identify nonconformities and recommend remedies

Target Participants:

  • Maintenance staff

  • Inspectors

  • Engineers

Units:

  1. API 510 Fundamentals

  2. Inspection Techniques

  3. Reporting and Compliance

Delivery: Online, In-Class, or Blended
Method: Practical training, hands-on inspection, reporting assignments
Certification: IAOSH UK – API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector

Course Overview:
Provides comprehensive skills for inspecting pressure vessels, identifying nonconformities, and reporting in accordance with API 510.

Training Objectives:

  • Plan and execute inspections

  • Identify failures and report findings

  • Recommend corrective actions

Target Participants:

  • Inspectors

  • Engineers

  • QA/QC staff

Units:

  1. Inspection Techniques

  2. Nonconformity Identification

  3. Reporting and Analysis

Delivery: Online, In-Class, or Blended
Method: Instructor-led training, engineering workshops, applied calculations
Certification: IAOSH UK – API 521 Pressure Relieving & De-Pressuring Systems

Course Overview:
Provides theoretical and practical knowledge for the design, selection, sizing, and maintenance of pressure relief and de-pressuring systems. Includes relief device selection, flare system design, overpressure scenarios, and compliance with safety/environmental standards.

Training Objectives:

  • Understand key pressure relief and flare system concepts

  • Select and size appropriate relief devices and flare components

  • Calculate relief rates, flare loads, and radiation zones

  • Apply regulatory standards in system operation and documentation

Target Participants:

  • Process engineers

  • Operations supervisors

  • Maintenance staff

  • Regulatory compliance officers

Units:

  1. Pressure Relief Valve Design & Operation

  2. Relief Protection Philosophy

  3. Flare System Sizing & Operations

  4. Engineering Calculations and Safety

Delivery: Online, In-Class, or Blended
Method: Instructor-led seminars, practical exercises, visual inspection sessions
Certification: IAOSH UK – API 570 Piping Inspection Introductory

Course Overview:
An introductory course covering the basics of piping inspection, applicable codes, component identification, and inspection methods according to API 570.

Training Objectives:

  • Recognize key API 570 concepts and component types

  • Understand routine piping inspection procedures

  • Identify common defects and report findings

Target Participants:

  • Junior inspectors

  • Maintenance engineers

  • QA/QC staff

Units:

  1. API 570 Fundamentals

  2. Component Identification

  3. Inspection Procedures

Delivery: Online, In-Class, or Blended
Method: Instructor-led training, advanced inspection exercises, case studies
Certification: IAOSH UK – API 570 Piping Inspection Inspector

Course Overview:
Develops advanced skills for inspecting in-service piping systems, including failure mechanisms, documentation, and compliance per API 570.

Training Objectives:

  • Conduct detailed piping inspections

  • Identify and assess defects

  • Prepare comprehensive inspection reports

Target Participants:

  • Inspectors

  • QA/QC engineers

  • Operations staff

Units:

  1. Inspection Techniques

  2. Failure Mechanisms

  3. Reporting and Compliance

Delivery: Online, In-Class, or Blended
Method: Theory sessions, case studies, reporting exercises
Certification: IAOSH UK – API RP 572 Pressure Vessel Inspection

Course Overview:
Covers inspection practices and requirements for pressure vessels based on API RP 572, including planning, methodologies, and documentation.

Training Objectives:

  • Apply best practices for pressure vessel inspections

  • Execute planning and documentation processes

  • Ensure compliance with relevant codes

Target Participants:

  • Pressure vessel inspectors

  • Engineers

  • QA/QC professionals

Units:

  1. Inspection Planning

  2. Inspection Execution

  3. Documentation

Delivery: Online, In-Class, or Blended
Method: Classroom instruction, practical assignments
Certification: IAOSH UK – API RP 574 Piping Inspection

Course Overview:
Provides guidance for visual and nondestructive inspection methods on piping systems following API RP 574.

Training Objectives:

  • Perform piping inspection techniques per API RP 574

  • Document inspection findings

  • Recommend corrective actions

Target Participants:

  • Piping inspectors

  • QA/QC staff

  • Maintenance supervisors

Units:

  1. Inspection Techniques

  2. Nondestructive Methods

  3. Documentation

Delivery: Online, In-Class, or Blended
Method: Instructor-led training, practical sessions
Certification: IAOSH UK – API RP 575 Tank Inspection

Course Overview:
Outlines requirements and methods for inspecting atmospheric and low-pressure tanks in accordance with API RP 575.

Training Objectives:

  • Inspect tanks using API RP 575 guidelines

  • Identify defects and proper reporting

  • Apply repair recommendations

Target Participants:

  • Tank inspectors

  • Engineers

  • QA/QC professionals

Units:

  1. Tank Inspection Fundamentals

  2. Repair and Maintenance

  3. Reporting

Delivery: Online, In-Class, or Blended
Method: Technical classes, hands-on inspection labs
Certification: IAOSH UK – API RP 576 Pressure-Relieving Device Inspection

Course Overview:
Covers inspection, testing, and maintenance of pressure-relief devices using API RP 576 standards.

Training Objectives:

  • Understand inspection requirements for PRDs

  • Perform testing and maintenance

  • Record inspection documentation

Target Participants:

  • PRD inspectors

  • Maintenance technicians

  • Safety engineers

Units:

  1. PRD Inspection Procedures

  2. Testing and Maintenance

  3. Records and Compliance

Delivery: Online, In-Class, or Blended
Method: Instructor-led, lab exercises, metallurgy demonstrations
Certification: IAOSH UK – API RP 577 Welding Process, Inspection and Metallurgy

Course Overview:
Covers welding processes, inspection methodology, and metallurgy principles for fouling, cracking, and other welding-related defects per API RP 577.

Training Objectives:

  • Recognize common welding processes and their inspection requirements

  • Understand metallurgy concepts and defect identification

  • Document inspection results and recommendations

Target Participants:

  • Welding inspectors

  • QA/QC engineers

  • Metallurgy specialists

Units:

  1. Welding Process Fundamentals

  2. Inspection Methods

  3. Metallurgy Principles

Delivery: Online, In-Class, or Blended
Method: Instructor-led training, case studies, risk assessment workshops
Certification: IAOSH UK – API 580 Risk Based Inspection

Course Overview:
Covers the methodology, planning, implementation, and management of Risk Based Inspection (RBI) programs, following API 580 best practices for process plant equipment.

Training Objectives:

  • Understand risk assessment concepts

  • Identify and evaluate damage mechanisms

  • Plan and prioritize inspections based on risk

  • Integrate RBI with mechanical integrity and reliability programs

Target Participants:

  • Inspection and reliability engineers

  • Maintenance and QA/QC professionals

  • Plant operations staff

Units:

  1. RBI Fundamentals & API 580 Principles

  2. Risk Assessment Processes (POF, COF)

  3. Inspection Optimization and RBI Implementation

Delivery: Online, In-Class, or Blended
Method: Technical workshops, group exercises, applied assignments
Certification: IAOSH UK – Risk-Based Inspection Program (API 580/581/ASME PCC-3)

Course Overview:
Provides an integrated approach to risk-based inspection using API 580, quantitative methods from API 581, and program design from ASME PCC-3, including technology adoption and inspection planning.

Training Objectives:

  • Apply RBI frameworks and quantitative technologies

  • Interpret and use ASME PCC-3 program guidelines

  • Develop risk-based inspection plans for plant assets

Target Participants:

  • RBI team leaders

  • Mechanical integrity engineers

  • Inspection managers

Units:

  1. RBI Program Design & API 580/581 Technology

  2. ASME PCC-3 Requirements

  3. Planning, Optimization, and Documentation

Delivery: Online, In-Class, or Blended
Method: Case studies, incident investigation scenarios, technical workshops
Certification: IAOSH UK – API 584/585 Integrity & Incident Investigation

Course Overview:
Explores operating windows for pressure equipment (API 584) and the investigation of integrity incidents (API 585), including incident cause analysis and risk evaluation.

Training Objectives:

  • Define, monitor, and manage integrity operating windows

  • Investigate pressure equipment incidents

  • Document findings and propose corrective actions

Target Participants:

  • Integrity engineers

  • Reliability staff

  • Incident investigators

Units:

  1. Operating Windows Management

  2. Incident Analysis & Investigation

  3. Reporting and Corrective Action Planning

Delivery: Online, In-Class, or Blended
Method: Instructor-led technical training, hands-on valve testing
Certification: IAOSH UK – API 598 Valve Inspection & Testing

Course Overview:
Covers procedures and requirements for inspection, testing, and documentation of industrial valves as outlined in API 598.

Training Objectives:

  • Understand valve inspection and acceptance criteria

  • Conduct and evaluate pressure and performance tests

  • Maintain valve records and compliance

Target Participants:

  • Valve inspectors

  • QA/QC technicians

  • Maintenance engineers

Units:

  1. Valve Inspection Procedures

  2. Testing Methodologies

  3. Documentation & Compliance

Delivery: Online, In-Class, or Blended
Method: Engineering training, fabrication workshops
Certification: IAOSH UK – API 650 Welded Tank Design & Inspection

Course Overview:
Focuses on design, fabrication, and testing requirements for welded oil storage tanks according to API 650.

Training Objectives:

  • Interpret tank design and fabrication standards

  • Oversee tank erection and inspection

  • Ensure safety and compliance of oil storage tanks

Target Participants:

  • Tank engineers

  • Fabrication supervisors

  • Inspectors

Units:

  1. Tank Design & Construction

  2. Erection & Inspection

  3. Safety and Compliance

Delivery: Online, In-Class, or Blended
Method: Technical training, field demonstrations
Certification: IAOSH UK – API 651 Cathodic Protection

Course Overview:
Teaches the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of cathodic protection systems for tanks and piping as described in API 651.

Training Objectives:

  • Evaluate cathodic protection requirements

  • Design and implement CP systems

  • Monitor and maintain CP effectiveness

Target Participants:

  • Corrosion engineers

  • Integrity staff

  • Maintenance technicians

Units:

  1. CP Design Principles

  2. Installation & Maintenance

  3. Performance Monitoring

Delivery: Online, In-Class, or Blended
Method: Instructor-led training, introductory workshops
Certification: IAOSH UK – API 653 Tank Inspection (Introductory)

Course Overview:
Introduces inspection, repair, alteration, and reconstruction standards and procedures for aboveground storage tanks per API 653.

Training Objectives:

  • Recognize basic API 653 principles

  • Understand repair and alteration scenarios

  • Support documentation and compliance

Target Participants:

  • Junior inspectors

  • Maintenance staff

  • Operations team

Units:

  1. Tank Inspection Fundamentals

  2. Basic Repair Procedures

  3. Documentation Basics

Delivery: Online, In-Class, or Blended
Method: Inspector-led training, advanced inspection workshops
Certification: IAOSH UK – API 653 Tank Inspector

Course Overview:
Develops advanced skills for inspecting, assessing, and supervising repairs, alterations, or reconstruction of storage tanks per API 653.

Training Objectives:

  • Lead tank inspections and assessments

  • Document and analyze defects

  • Oversee repair and alteration processes

Target Participants:

  • Certified tank inspectors

  • QA/QC engineers

  • Maintenance supervisors

Units:

  1. Advanced Inspection Techniques

  2. Repair, Alteration, Reconstruction

  3. Compliance and Reporting

Delivery: Online, In-Class, or Blended
Method: Integrated engineering workshops, technical projects
Certification: IAOSH UK – API 620/650/651 Tank Design & Inspection

Course Overview:
Covers integrated standards for the design, fabrication, erection, inspection, and cathodic protection of welded and large low-pressure tanks.

Training Objectives:

  • Apply API 620, 650, and 651 standards in real projects

  • Oversee fabrication and erection procedures

  • Ensure functional cathodic protection and compliance

Target Participants:

  • Structural and mechanical engineers

  • Tank designers

  • Inspection teams

Units:

  1. Design & Fabrication Integration

  2. Inspection & Testing

  3. Cathodic Protection Application

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