API Individual Certification Program (ICP)
Individual Certification Programs (ICP) have been offered by the American Petroleum Institute (API) since 1989 as a way to test the knowledge and document the experience of inspection and technical personnel. These programs provide certification for several different API standards. Most API ICPs remain valid for three-year terms and can be renewed after that period.
- API 510 - Pressure Vessel Inspector
- API 570 - Piping Inspector
- API 653 - Above Ground Storage Tank Inspector
- API 571 - Corrosion and Materials Professional
- API 577 - Welding Inspection and Metallurgy Professional
- API 580 - Risk Based Inspection Professional
- API TES - Tank Entry Supervisor
- API 936 - Refractory Quality Control Personnel
- API SIEE - Source Inspector Electrical Equipment
- API SIFE - Source Inspector Fixed Equipment
- API SIRE - Source Inspector Rotating Equipment
- API RP 1169 - Pipeline Inspector
- API QUPA - Qualification of Ultrasonic Testing Examiners (Phased Array)
- API QUSE - Qualification of Ultrasonic Testing Examiners (Sizing)
- API QUTE - Qualification of Ultrasonic Testing Examiners.
Each ICP program has minimum qualification requirements, which usually include a certain degree of knowledge about the corresponding API standard, as well as a specific amount of experience in the field. Scheduled exams are conducted at computer testing centers and completed online.
API Individual Certifications are powerful assets for inspectors and other personnel looking to advance their careers. They enable a person to separate themselves from the pack by demonstrating their knowledge, skills, and experience to potential employers or clients. Over 23,000 certified inspectors now exist in 118 different countries worldwide. Those 23,000 individuals hold over 41,000 certificates.
Related Topics
API 510 - Pressure Vessel Inspection Code API 530 - Calculation of Heater Tube Thickness in Petroleum Refineries API 653 - Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration, and Reconstruction API 936 - Refractory Installation Quality Control - Inspection & Testing Monolithic Refractory API RP 1169 - Basic Inspection Requirements for New Pipeline Construction API RP 572 - Inspection of Pressure Vessels API RP 573 - Inspection of Fired Boilers and Heaters API RP 574 - Inspection Practices for Piping System Components API RP 575 - Inspection Practices for Atmospheric and Low Pressure Storage Tanks API RP 577 - Welding Processes, Inspection, and Metallurgy API RP 578 - Material Verification for New and Existing Alloy Piping API RP 583 - Corrosion Under Insulation and Fireproofing API RP 584 - Integrity Operating Windows API RP 585 - Pressure Equipment Integrity Incident Investigation API RP 651 - Cathodic Protection of Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tanks API RP 754 - Process Safety Performance Indicators for the Refining and Petrochemical Industries API RP 934 - Materials and Fabrication of Heavy Wall Pressure Vessels for High-temperature, High-pre API RP 970 - Corrosion Control Documents API TES - Tank Entry SupervisorRelevant Links
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BlogJune 19, 2017 By John Reynolds at Intertek
Updates and developments related to the 2019 API Inspection Summit, SCIMI code, standard, and recommended practices, and the API Individual Certification Program (ICP).
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BlogDecember 29, 2016 By John Reynolds at Intertek
The Fall API Standards Meeting was incredibly productive and addressed, among other issues, the API Inspection Summit, balloting for the 11th edition of API 510, and improvements to the inspection section of each damage mechanism in API RP 571.
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May/June 2016 Inspectioneering JournalBy John Reynolds at Intertek
This brief article contains updates and highlights related to the Subcommittee on Inspection (SCI) at the 2016 API Spring Refining Equipment and Standards Meeting.
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November/December 2015 Inspectioneering JournalBy John Reynolds at Intertek
This article provides a summary of the Subcommittee on Inspection (SCI) discussions that occurred at the Fall 2015 API Refining Standards Meeting, including the Inspection Summit Planning Committee and the API ICP Task Group.
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May/June 2003 Inspectioneering JournalBy John Reynolds at Intertek
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BlogJanuary 6, 2014 By Nick Schmoyer at Inspectioneering
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BlogDecember 23, 2013 By Nick Schmoyer at Inspectioneering
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January/February 2013 Inspectioneering JournalBy John Reynolds at Intertek
A new API Individual Certification Program (ICP) will be offered soon to certify inspectors who perform quality assurance (QA) surveillance and inspection activities on new materials and equipment for the energy and chemical (E&C) industry. It is being developed by the API with the assistance of numerous, experienced subject matter experts (SMEs) involved in source inspection activities.
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September/October 2003 Inspectioneering Journal
API is currently developing a new Certification Program - Tank Entry Supervisor Certification (TES).
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September/October 2003 Inspectioneering Journal
On September 1, 2003 API has launched an exciting new service for the inspection industry - Individual Certification Program (ICP) Directory, an online listing of certified individuals. The new ICP Directory provides a free and easy to use method for locating inspectors by certification and/or by geographic location. Over the years, API has received many requests to publish the API Individual Certification Programs participants' information, so this program was long expected and much needed. Already since this information was first published on API's website, the ICP Directory drew over 2000 searches. Inspectors' participation in this listing is completely voluntary.
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November/December 1996 Inspectioneering JournalBy Greg Alvarado at Inspectioneering Journal
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