Career Details

Refractory Personnel Certification

Description

Refractory Personnel Certification Program is based on testing candidates' knowledge of API Recommended Practice 936, Refractory Installation Quality Control Guidelines. API Recommended Practice 936 provides guidelines for the installation quality control of monolithic refractory linings and may be used to<br>supplement owner specifications. The document includes material, equipment and personnel qualification requirements along with procedures and responsibilities for quality control inspection personnel. Refractory quality is closely monitored based on the document's defined procedures and acceptance criteria.<br>The purpose of the program is to provide third-party certification of refractory inspection personnel by examination. The certification examination covers, at a minimum, the following criteria defined by API Recommended Practice 936, 'Refractory Installation Quality Control Guidelines - Inspection and Testing Monolithic Refractory Linings and Materials'.

Certifying Organization

American Petroleum Institute

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? No

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

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Petroleum Engineering Certification

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Society of Petroleum Engineers

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

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Certifying Organization

American Petroleum Institute

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Piping Inspector Certification

Certifying Organization

American Petroleum Institute

Type

A - Core

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