API 580 - RISK BASED INSPECTION (RBI) 

COURSE OVERVIEW

API 580 is a recommended practice created by the American Petroleum Institute that provides guidance in developing, implementing, and maintaining Risk Based inspection (RBI). It foregrounds safety and reliability through risk-prioritized inspection.

API 580 – Risk-Based Inspection exam preparation training will clearly define the principles and guidelines to execute risk-based inspection methodology in the oil and gas industry. In addition to the knowledge required to pass the certification exam, this course also includes advanced knowledge of defining, conceptualizing, and implementing RBI.

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Are you qualified to take the API 580 exam?

If you hold a current API 510, 570 or 653 certification, you 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.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

By the end of this course, participants will learn to:

• Identify and conceptualize principles of risk-based inspection.

• Understand and implement basic guidelines of API 580 RBI.

• Efficiently plan, optimize, maintain, and execute successful RBI projects.

• Apply quantitative and qualitative methodology in accordance with API 580.

• Implement cost-effective strategies through RBI.

• Analyze the conventional approach to reliability.

• Portray required knowledge and understanding according to API 580 book.

• Identify and inspect degradation mechanisms and potential failures and execute solutions through RBI.

• Develop competency to pass the API 580 exam.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS:

• Comprehensive Curriculum:Our training covers a comprehensive curriculum, ensuring you gain in-depth insights into API 580 standards and practices.
• Expert Instructors:Learn from industry experts with extensive experience in API 580 and related domains.
• Flexible Learning:Access our training materials online, allowing you to learn at your own pace and from the comfort of your preferred environment.
• Real-world Applications:Acquire practical skills through hands-on exercises and real-world case studies

Fee Details

• Course Fee: SGD 1,100 + GST

• API 580 Examination Fee: SGD 700 + GST

Examination fee is optional and subject to API examination scheduling and approval.

API 580 Examination Pattern

• Exam Structure

• The API 580 exam is  3.25  hours long.
• There are 90 questions, of which only 80  are scored. The remaining10are pretest, which are not scored.
• All questions are  multiple-choice and  closed-book . Paper and reference materials are not allowed into the examinations.
• This exam has a set  passing scaled score. 
• View the Exam Tutorial before exam day to familiarize yourself with the format.

Examination Coverage

The examination generally covers the following areas:

• RBI methodology and principles
• Risk assessment concepts
• Probability and consequence evaluation
• Inspection planning and strategies
• Damage mechanisms
• Risk mitigation techniques
• Fitness-for-service concepts
• Data collection and analysis
• API RP 580 recommended practices

Reference Codes & Standards

Candidates are expected to be familiar with:

• API RP 580 – Risk Based Inspection

Important Notes

• Prior industry experience in inspection, maintenance, reliability, or asset integrity is highly recommended.
• Training programs help candidates understand practical RBI implementation and exam-oriented concepts.
• Examination details and question distribution may be updated by API from time to time.

For More Details about the examination : https://www.api.org/products-and-services/individual-certification-programs/certifications/api580