COURSE OVERVIEW

 

This API Certification Program is designed to train individuals on Refractory installation, inspection, testing and repair in accordance with API Recommended Practice 936. API RP 936 provides guidelines for the installation quality control of refractory linings and usually used to supplement owner specifications. The course also covers the material, equipment and personnel qualification requirements along with procedures and responsibilities for quality control inspection personnel. 

 

API Refractory Certification Program provides the industry with a means for central, independent, unbiased and legally defensible certification and ensures that refractory personnel demonstrate competence in content areas that are relevant to their practices.  The program raises the bar of competence for qualified personnel and provides a peace-of-mind to the industry that the certified individual has demonstrated knowledge of the relevant content of refractory installation and inspection. For the refractory personnel, this certification provides a method to demonstrate knowledge and experience with refractories and refractory inspection to employers and clients. 

 

By participating in API’s 936 Certification Program, inspectors and other professionals serving the petroleum, petrochemicals, and chemical industries are readily able to provide evidence of proper qualification.  Certification provides personnel with industry-directed and industry-accepted professional credentials. 

 

This course is designed to train individuals who are interested in obtaining the API 936 Certification, as well as those who are seeking knowledge and skills needed for the installation, inspection, testing and repair of refractory systems.  Included with the course is a pre-study guide and student classroom workbook. The student receives instruction regarding how to take the test, as well as insight into the intricacies of "real world" situations. Daily tests are designed to gauge students’ proficiency and understanding of the material. 

 

Haward Technology is proud of its 90% pass rate on all API examinations.