In-service Inspection IICS 2.3 In reference to API 653

Certified Storage Tanks Inspector

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Program Details

  • Duration 6 Days
  • Schedule 20 Apr 2026 - 25 Apr 2026
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Program Overview

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The API 653 Above Ground Storage Tank Inspector Certification Preparation program is designed to equip individuals with broad knowledge base relating to inspection, repair, alteration and reconstruction of above ground storage tanks.


WHAT WOULD YOU GET?

This course also prepares delegates for DOUBLE certification exams:

  • TUV / IICS 2.3 CERTIFIED STORAGE TANKS INSPECTOR (IN REFERENCE TO API 653)
  • API CERTIFICATION PREPARATION PROGRAM

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The course provides participants with the knowledge necessary to:

  • Successfully pass the API 653 storage tank Inspector certification exam
  • Effectively use major codes: API 653, API 650 and ASME B&PV Sections V & IX
  • Perform all tank calculations needed for API exam
  • Use API’s requirements during inspection, repairs, and alterations of tanks
  • Review welding procedures (WPS/PQR) and welder performance qualifications (WPQ)

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Designed for pressure equipment inspectors and engineers working in refineries, chemical & industrial plants, gas plants, pipeline terminals, and oil fields.

  • Inspection / Mechanical Engineers
  • Asset Integrity Engineers
  • Material & Corrosion Engineers
  • DOSH Officers
  • Welding Inspectors
  • Project Engineers
  • QA /QC / NDT Engineers
  • Quality / Safety Coordinators
  • Static Engineers, Technicians

No required class pre-requisites. However, students who wish to sit for the API exam should have 3 years of experience at a petro-, chemical- or industrial facility and have at least 1 year of inspection experience. 

These classes and exams are not easy, so only individuals who are serious about their pressure equipment career should participate.

More info about API Exam at: www.api.org/icp

 

COURSE DURATION

  • 7 Days Training

 

DAILY SCHEDULE

  • 9:00am - 5:00pm


ITEMS TO BRING

  • Calculator
  • Laptop
  • Lots of Questions
  • A “CAN-DO” Attitude
  • Codes/Standards (in hardcopy)
  • Please refer to 653 Publications Effectivity Sheet at www.api.org

 

Our Trainer

Our trainer has more than 30 years hands-on experience as an Authorized Inspector and Auditor acc. to German Pressure Vessel (AD-2000 Merkblaetter), Boiler (TRD) and Storage Tanks Codes, Pressure Equipment Directive (PED), Transportable Pressure Equipment Directive (TPED) and European Construction Material Directive; 9 years out of it within TUV’s International Business Units in Asia Pacific.

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