API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector Certification Training

Overview

Our API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector Certification Training Course help prepare to become a certified API 510 Pressure Vessel inspector. API 510 Inspectors must have a broad knowledge base relating to maintenance, inspection, repair, and alteration of pressure vessels. The API 510 examination is designed to determine if individuals have such knowledge.

Our API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector Course ensures that your certification training benefits employers and the industry by helping to:

  • Improve management control of process unit inspection, repair, and maintenance.
  • Reduce the potential for inspection delays.
  • Provide a continued high level of safety using inspectors specialised in Pressure Vessels Improve management control of process unit inspection, repair, alteration and re-rating.

Our API Individual Certification Programme (ICP) exam preparation training for API 510, 570 and 653 is delivered in two parts. Prior to the 5 days of classroom training, delegates will be expected to complete the 3-month eLearning training syllabus which forms a significant part of the learning programme.

Delegates are guided through various modules which come with accompanying question sets aimed at increasing technical knowledge and code familiarity. The online training provides the core knowledge that we consider the minimum standard required prior to our 8-day intensive classroom course. This ensures that the course is not held up by delegates unfamiliar with the relevant codes.

After successful completion of the online training, the 5-day full-time classroom training commences. This is usually delivered immediately prior to the API examination window, providing the ultimate preparation to our candidates prior to sitting the formal API examination.

The API ICP examination process can be found at APIs own website. We’re always happy to answer further questions if you are still unsure. It’s a relatively easy process to apply, but please also check the fees, as these are not included in the training course price.

  • Corrosion rates and inspection intervals
  • Joint efficiencies
  • Static head calculations
  • Calculation of minimum thickness for internal pressure
  • Calculate maximum allowable working pressure
  • Pressure testing procedures and calculations
  • Welding procedure qualification and procedure review
  • ASME V non-destructive testing procedures
  • In-service repairs to 510
  • Impact testing requirements
  • Establishing weld sizes for welds at openings
  • Nozzle reinforcement theory and calculations
  • Preheating and PWHT requirements using ASME VIII
  • Damage mechanisms as per API 571 (510 selection only)
  • General rules for welding and examination in an API and ASME context

  • Successfully pass the API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector certification exam
  • Effectively use major codes: ASME B&PV & Sections V, VIII, & IX
  • Perform all basic vessel calculations needed for the API exam
  • Use API’s codes during inspection, repairs, and alterations of pressure vessels
  • Review welding procedures (WPS/PQR) and welder performance qualifications (WPQ)

Module 1 - ASME VIII

  • Introduction to ASME VIII
  • Shell Design
  • Head Design
  • MAWP & Static Head
  • Joint efficiency
  • Pressure Testing
  • Nozzle Reinforcement & Attachment Welds at Openings
  • Impact Testing Exemption and Post Weld Heat Treatment

Module 2 - ASME IX & API 577

  • Introduction to ASME IX & API 577
  • Welding General Requirements
  • Welding Procedure Qualifications
  • Welding Performance Qualifications
  • Welding Data
  • Welding Inspection, Processes & Procedures
  • Metallurgy

Module 3 - ASME V

  • Introduction to ASME V
  • Radiographic Examination
  • Liquid Penetrant Inspection
  • Magnetic Particle Inspection
  • Ultrasonic Inspection

Module 4 - API 510 & 572

  • Introduction to API 510 & 572
  • Scope, Definitions & Owner/User Organisation
  • Inspection, Examination & Pressure Testing
  • Interval/Frequency & Extent of Inspection
  • Inspection Data Evaluation, Analysis & Recording
  • Repairs, Alterations and Rerating
  • Inspection Methods and Limitations
  • Condition Assessment & Repair

Module 5 - API 571 & 576

  • Introduction to API 571 & 576
  • Damage Mechanisms
  • Scope & Definitions
  • Types of PRDs
  • PRD Causes of Improper Performance
  • PRD Inspection, Inspection Frequency & Testing
  • Inspection & Replacement of Rupture Discs

Module 6 - Mock Exams

  • Closed Book Mock Exams
  • Open Book Mock Exams

Please Note

This training is provided by Wilkinson Coutts Engineering Training Ltd.

The classroom portion will take place at CWB's Nisku, Alberta Facility.

Information regarding API Joining Instructions plus the online training access and log-in details will be sent to participants upon registration of the classroom portion.

For more information on API courses and exams, please contact Wilkinson Coutts Engineering Training Ltd. at: info@wilkinsoncoutts.com or +44 333 444 0060

Upcoming Classes

Dates Location Instructor Price
August 24th to 28th, 2026 Nisku - CWB Office -- $1,795.00 Register