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The following table showing the typical distribution of API 570 exam question taken from actual exam
Therefore, course daily agenda is going to be built on basis of topic exam weight.
Introduction Introduction
Body of knowledge and exam Inspection During Installation and Service Changes
Scope of work and general application of API 570 Piping Inspection Planning
Roles and responsibilities Extent of Visual External and CUI Inspections
Terms and Definitions Extent of Thickness Measurement Inspection and
Data Analysis
Day one: afternoon
Extent of Inspections on Small-bore Piping,
Inspection and testing practices Deadlegs, Auxiliary Piping, and Threaded
Connections
Inspection Plans Inspection and Maintenance of Pressure-relieving
Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) Devices (PRDs)
Preparation for Inspection
Inspection for Types and Locations of Damage Day two: afternoon
Modes of Deterioration and Failure
Data evaluation
General Types of Inspection and Surveillance
CMLs Corrosion rates and inspection intervals
Condition Monitoring Methods Weld joint quality factors and casting quality
Corrosion Under Insulation Inspection factors
Mixing Point Inspection Internal pressure / minimum thickness of pipe
Injection Point Inspection Pressure testing
Pressure Testing of Piping Systems Impact testing
Material Verification and Traceability Preheating and heat treatment requirements
Inspection of Valves Thermal expansion
In-service Inspection of Welds Minimum wall thickness & working pressures for
Inspection of Flanged Joints flanges
Day three: morning Day five, morning: