Minimum qualification requirements for API 570 TEST

As outlined in the Annex A of the API 570 Standard, the qualification requirements for API 570 Piping inspector certification are based on the combination of education and experience related to in-service metallic piping systems. 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. The minimum experience required MUST be documented on your application and will be verified after your application has been submitted.

 

Education	Years of Experience	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
No formal education	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.

 

1. Studying for the Exam

• Publications Effectivity Sheet - Questions on the API 570 exam are derived from the publications listed in this document.
  • Only the specific sections of publications that are listed on the Effectivity Sheet will be available to you during the open-book portion of the exam.
  • API 570 Publications Effectivity Sheet for 2019 - June 2020 exams
  • API 570 Publications Effectivity Sheet for October 2020 - February 2021 exams
• Body of Knowledge - List of specific topics included in the API 570 exam
  • API 570 Body of Knowledge for 2019 - June 2020 exams
  • API 570 Body of Knowledge for October 2020 - February 2021 exams

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2. Exam Structure

• The API 570 exam day is 7.5 hours long - a short tutorial session, 2.75 hours for the closed-book portion, a 45-minute lunch break and 3.75 hours for the open-book portion.
• There are 150 questions on the API 570 exam, of which only 125 are scored. The remaining 25 are pretest questions. Starting in October 2020, there will be 170 questions on the API 570 exam, of which only 140 are scored. The remaining 30 are pretest questions.
  • Pretest Questions FAQs
• There are 100 closed-book questions and 50 open-book questions. Starting in October 2020, there will be 110 closed-book questions and 60 open-book questions.
• View the Exam Tutorial before exam day to familiarize yourself with the format.
• Note: API has been conducting a Job Analysis to reevaluate the API 570 exam. As a result, there will be no preliminary score for the October 2020 administration and final results will be delayed by several weeks.

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3. What Can You Bring Into the Exam

• Papers, notes and books are not allowed in Prometric computer testing centers.
• PDF documents of pertinent codes and standards will be available on your computer during the open book portion of the exam and will be presented in English.
• Learn More about Exam Day

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4. Additional Resources

• Examination Policies & Notifications: Policies
• Purchasing Authorized API Publications: API Publications Store