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API 936 Refractory Personnel

Overview

API 936 Refractory Personnel – 4 days classroom training

The API 936 Refractory Personnel certification is designed to identify candidates possessing the knowledge of API STD 936 Refractory Installation Quality Control Guidelines. These are guidelines for the installation quality control of monolithic refractory linings and may be used to supplement owner specifications.

API 936 certification raises the bar of competence for qualified personnel, who must have knowledge of installation, inspection, testing and repair of refractory linings. It provides the industry with a prequalified set of individuals prepared for the job and readily identifies those who are qualified to do the job.

The course provides delegates with the following knowledge:

  • Quality Control
  • Physical Property Requirements
  • Inspection Documentation
  • Material Qualification Testing
  • Applicator Qualification Testing
  • Installation
  • As-installed Testing
  • Test Specimen Preparation
  • Test Procedures
  • Post Installation

This course is an excellent learning experience for people seeking knowledge in the installation, inspection, testing, and repair of monolithic refractory linings in demanding applications for pressure vessels, piping systems, fired equipment, and other refractory lined equipment.

Typically it is found that this course is suitable for the following individuals, but not limited to:

  • API inspectors and inspectors of statuary equipment
  • Asset Integrity Engineers
  • Regulatory inspectors involved in power plant and equipment inspection (with refractory)
  • Inspection Engineers of power boilers with refractory
  • Maintenance Technician/Engineers
  • Project Engineers
  • QA /QC Inspectors

So, whether or not you choose to take the exam, the information, knowledge and experience gained during the course will provide a fundamental element in the understanding of the refractory process, applications and specifications covered in all industries throughout the world from the petro-chemical industry to light industry.

Course Content

Delegates will be able to demonstrate knowledge in the following categories in preparation for the formal exam:

  • Laboratory Testing Procedures
  • Applicator and Material Qualification
  • Installation
  • Inspection
  • Post-Installation

FAQs

The American Petroleum Institute (API) offers a certification program for individual in-service inspectors handling the in-service inspection of pressure vessels, pipework and storage tanks. API also manages an expansive catalog catalogue of API ‘codes’ which standardize practice. The certifications are a legal requirement for inspectors in many US states. However, the extension of US ownership to include international facilities and onshore plants, along with the lack of a similarly broad scope of recognized standards in other countries, has resulted in the widespread adoption of API practice within international plant industries. Many other countries regulatory authorities also use these codes to assess evidence of inspector competence. The API certification program is broken down into a series of API programs, programmes known as Individual Certification Programmes (ICPs).

Before applying for the API ICP exam candidates must ensure that they meet the minimum requirements defined by API. The table sets out the requirements for API 510/570/653;

 

Education Years of Industry Experience Experience Required
BS or higher in engineering or technology 1 year Supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in API 510
2-year Associate’s degree or certificate in engineering or technology 2 years Design, fabrication, repair, operation, or inspection of pressure vessels, of which one year must be in supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in API 510
High school diploma or equivalent 3 years Design, fabrication, repair, operation, or inspection of pressure vessels, of which one year must be in supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in API 510
No formal education 5 or more years Design, fabrication, repair, operation, or inspection of pressure vessels, of which one year must be in supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in API 510

API certificates have become the most regarded, desired, and demanded credentials in the in-service inspection industry, providing a method to improve technical and code knowledge and strengthening the holder’s overall competence and career prospects.

The API examination is held within a Prometric Test Centre or can also be completed remotely. There is a vast range of Prometric Test Centres located worldwide. Please visit the Prometric website to check available Prometric test centre locations near you.

All candidates wishing to complete an API ICP exam must apply to API to ensure suitability.

Ensure you qualify to take the exam by reviewing the requirements for your chosen program on the API website.

API Exam Application

  1. Create an ICP account on the API ICP portal
  2. Complete your application (you will be asked to provide evidence of previous employment/experience)
  3. Submit your application to API for review
  4. Pay API exam application fee
  5. Receive exam eligibility ID number (this may take up to 6 weeks)
  6. Book your exam

On submitting your application, you will be asked to pay the relevant API registration fee. This varies depending on the exam you are registering for. Following API’s successful review and approval of your application, you will be provided with an exam eligibility ID number. You require this number to book your exam with PROMETRIC. You will be provided with a link to PROMETRIC during your
API application. They have a range of test centers throughout the world, with the UK sites located in Manchester, London, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. For information on further test center locations please visit the PROMETRIC website for further information.

The processing of your exam application with API may take up to six weeks, so for the best selection of exam dates and locations, do not delay in submitting your application.

The API exam application deadline is the date in which you must submit your application to API for review for the given exam cycle.

The API examination window is the period in which you can sit your exam. The examination window typically opens the day immediately after our classroom training; however, we do stagger some of our training dates to accommodate individuals who may be on different work rotations and unable to attend specific classroom dates.

Please contact our helpful team at Wilkinson Coutts for advice should your API application be rejected. Thankfully, rejection of exam applications are rare and so please do not worry about this process.

Course Modules

Module 1
  • Introduction
  • Reasons for inspection
  • Installation methods
  • Preparation for installation
  • Equipment and qualification
  • Environmental and surface preparation
  • Responsibilities
  • Installation design and QC
  • Storage requirements
  • Anchor: welding, layouts, patterns & materials
  • Production sampling
  • Water & fibre addition
  • Gunite procedures and equipment
  • Flash set
  • Casting
  • Ramming & hand packing
  • Lab test methods
  • Materials qualification
  • Testing equipment
  • Materials used
  • Curing & firing
  • Accept/reject criteria
  • Responsibilities for lab testing
  • Documentation requirements
  • Post-installation responsibilities
  • Dry out
  • Sealing
  • Application time limits
  • Environmental conditions
  • Heating
  • Temperature sensors
  • Manufacturers requirements
  • Heating rates
  • Lining integrity inspection
  • Inspection & data collection
  • Lining design and installation
  • Material verification
  • Accept/reject criteria
  • Types of inspection
  • Limits of inspections
Course Name:

API 936 Refractory Personnel

Price:

£1,395.00 + VAT

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Course Name:

API 936 Refractory Personnel

Location:

Teesside

Online Start Date:

N/A

Price:

£1,395.00 + VAT

Classroom Start Date:

Dec 3, 2024

Classroom End Date:

Dec 6, 2024

API Exam Window:

6th-27th December 2024

API Exam Deadline:

Oct 4, 2024

Course Name:

API 936 Refractory Personnel

Location:

Immingham

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Price:

£1,395.00 + VAT

Classroom Start Date:

Apr 7, 2025

Classroom End Date:

Apr 10, 2025

API Exam Window:

11th April -2nd May 2025

API Exam Deadline:

Feb 7, 2025

Course Name:

API 936 Refractory Personnel

Location:

Derby

Online Start Date:

N/A

Price:

£1,395.00 + VAT

Classroom Start Date:

Dec 2, 2025

Classroom End Date:

Dec 5, 2025

API Exam Window:

5th-26th December 2025

API Exam Deadline:

Oct 3, 2025

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