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How to prepare for API 1169 exam?
EWN's online Pipeline Inspector Training Program is the easiest way to get prepared to pass the API 1169 Exam. Take tests, retake tests, study, review sections as many times as you need to feel 100% comfortable with your API 1169 preparation.
When will I receive my test results from the API?
Test results will be emailed from API approximately 4-6 weeks after your exam date. A paper certificate and wallet card will be mailed out approximately 2-4 weeks after the results have been released.
Why does API use scaled score reporting for Exam scores?
To achieve comparability within these forms, API has implemented scaled score reporting for all exams. In order to ensure uniformity, the same scale is used across all ICP exams. Prometric uses a scale from 200 to 500 to accommodate all test lengths for ICP certifications.
When will I receive my API certification certificate?
Once certified, a hard copy certificate and wallet card will be mailed approximately 2 - 4 weeks after final results have been released. API makes every effort to deliver certificates to candidates in a timely manner.
How are API exams scored?
Exams will be scored in terms of number of correct responses. The passing score will be based on a minimum number based on 125 items. The use of pre-test items does not impact the overall exam difficulty or question difficulty in any way.
What is marginal results in API exams?
Preliminary pass means you confirm pass. Passing required is 70%. Marginal pass means you suppose to received 70% in each subject while in some subject you less acquired but aggregate chance in 70%. At marginal pass, you will having approximately 80% chances of passing.
How much does it cost to take API 1169?
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Can you take the API 1169 test online?
API 1169 Recertification Web Quiz API 1169 inspectors are required to take an online, open-book quiz every 6 years in order to recertify.
What is preliminary pass in API exam?
Preliminary Scores Preliminary Pass - Your score preliminarily falls into the passing range. Preliminary Not Pass/Marginal - Additional analysis will be conducted to confirm and finalize your score and determine whether you passed or failed. Please do not reschedule until final results are released.
How can I pass API exam?
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How do I get my 1169?
Answer: In order to take the API 1169 (Pipeline Construction Inspector Certification) Exam - you must be qualified. The requirements are based on work experience acquired within the last 20 years. Some Education and/or certifications might apply.
How long does it take to get API certified?
2-year Associate's degree or certificate in engineering or technology: must have a minimum of 2 years experience in 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.
How do I become an oilfield inspector?
Meet Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsApplicants with a two year degree and two years of pipeline inspection experience.Applicants with two years of military service and two years of pipeline inspection experience.Applicants with a two-year degree and three years of general oil and gas inspection experience.More items...•
How many API certifications are there?
Over 23,000 certified inspectors now exist in 118 different countries worldwide. Those 23,000 individuals hold over 41,000 certificates.
How do I signup for the API 1169 test?
Answer: In order to take the API 1169 (Pipeline Construction Inspector Certification) Exam - you must be qualified. The requirements are based on work experience acquired within the last 20 years. Some Education and/or certifications might apply.
When can I take the API 1169 Exam?
Answer: API has set the exam schedule through the end of 2018. Each exam window runs for 2 weeks and registration deadline closes approximately 2 months prior to the exam window. All Exams have a duration of 3 hours. See below for exam dates:
What should I expect on the API 1169 Exam?
API 1169 Pipeline Construction Inspectors must have a broad knowledge base relating to construction of new onshore pipeline construction. This knowledge base includes (but not limited to) topics as inspector responsibilities, personnel & general pipeline safety, environmental & pollution control, and general pipeline construction inspection.
How should I prepare for the API 1169 Exam?
Prep Classes are a thing of the past, in order to continue to work and study for API 1169, you should be preparing online.
What is the API 1169 Exam?
This is an API exam specifically created as a requirement for certification as a Pipeline Construction Inspector. While the API may administer the test, it is also verified by the Canadian side of the industry, and the certification is recognized in both countries.
Study the API 1169 Body of Knowledge
The topics covered may seem like a lot of information for an exam of around 100 questions, but there are specific sources to use when studying that condense and codify this information for the exam.
Study the API 1169 Publications Effectivity Sheet
The Publication Effectivity Sheet is another resource that candidates must be very familiar with. This is an essential list of publications that have been used to create the exam.
Spend Lots of Time with Practice Questions
You can find a variety of free practice questions for the API 1169 exam online, from platforms like Chegg or Quizlet.
Consider a Preparation Training Course for the Exam
There are a variety of training courses you can sign up for online as well, such as those offered by EnergyWorldnet. These training courses are not required to prepare for the API 1169 exam and they aren’t for everyone, but they do hold some advantages.
Final Notes
There is no specific time when you need to start preparing for the API 1169 exam ahead of a scheduled test date, but starting earlier can help a candidate become more familiar with the references and materials they will be using on the exam – and on the job.
