API 580 Policies
API 580 Policies
Incomplete Applications
If your application is incomplete, API will notify you in writing of the deficiencies found in your application. Please try to resolve those deficiencies as soon as possible to ensure your seat at the test.
Admission tickets
Once the review and processing of all the submitted applications is completed, we create rosters for each examination site. Those rosters are then sent to our test administrating company to ensure adequate number of seats at each site. The test administrating company then creates and mails admission tickets for each applicant. Admission tickets include applicant s test ID, the exact exam location, time and other details. The admission tickets are usually mailed 3 weeks before the examination date. Please look for it in your mail.
Test locations
You may request a change in the testing site, if it is necessary. If you contact our office before the application deadline, there is no fee for this change. There is a fee of $100 for changes made after the application deadline but before the final rosters are compiled. However, there is no guarantee that your site may be changed. API reserves the right to deny requests to change exam site. Room sizes are limited and we may not be able to accommodate your request. Requests for site changes must be submitted in writing by mail or by fax.
Examination Information
? Candidates are given four hours to complete the examination. There will be a total of 70 questions at this examination, all multiple-choice and only closed book. No reference materials will be permitted at the examination. All the questions on this examination will be based on API Recommended Practice 580 Risk-Based Inspection. If you pass the exam and all sections of your application are complete, you will be certified and receive wallet card and certificate of Supplemental Inspection Certification approximately 10-12 weeks after the examination date.
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Refunds must be requested in writing no later than 1 year from the date API received your payment. Fee schedule API Member
Initial Certification Fee 225
Non Member
Initial Certification Fee 275
Additional Fees
? If you wish to reschedule your examination, there is a $50 reschedule fee that must be paid. Please remember that once you signed up for a particular exam date, it will count as your first attempt. Please try to minimize reschedules and cancellations, so you do not run out of permitted attempts There is a $100 fee for exam location change if the request is made prior to roster finalization and API can accommodate the request.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: As already stated, you must pass the test within 3 consecutive exam administrations starting with the first exam you registered for. If you fail to appear for and/or pass the exam during one of the three offered consecutive API test sessions you are required to submit a full fee and a new certification application again. ? API is not responsible for payments made through third parties.
Contact Information for Individual Certification Programs: API, Individual Certification Programs; 1220 L Street, N.W.; Washington DC 20005 Telephone: (202) 682-8064; Fax: (202) 682-8348; Website: www.api.org/icp