
API 1184 Pipeline Facility Construction Course
- AWS Accredited for 60 hours toward the AWS retest or 9-year renewal. - The Atlas curriculum focuses your attention on the correct material. - Professionally developed narrated courses created by our field experts. - Instructor support is available when you need help. - Online convenience lets you set your own schedule and study at your own pace.
$999
API 1184
Why Sign Up for Atlas API 1184 Online Training Course?
48 hour money back guarantee eliminates your risk
6 months course access provides extended preparation time
Audio Flashcards let you train while driving or relaxing
AWS Accredited for 60 hours toward the CWI 9-year renewal, CWB Renewal and for Professional Engineers
Quiz question banks provide exam type questions
Over 95% Pass Rate for students who complete the course
Timed/simulated exams prepare you for the real thing
Instructor support is available when you need help
Online convenience lets you set your own schedule and study at your own pace
Pass on your first try or take the course again for free
Overview of the API 1184 Course Material
This is the easiest and least expensive way to prepare for the certification exam. This training is self-paced. You can stop and start whenever you like. You can pick back up where you left off, because the stopping point is bookmarked. You can repeat the course or just the lessons that you would like to repeat. You will never be rushed and you will never be slowed down. Any questions can be emailed to the instructor and he will answer them.
The course is available for 180 days after purchase. We can make exceptions to this if you contact us. When you are training for the 1184 inspection exam you should not be under pressure to rush through the very course that is supposed to be helping you prepare. Our online API 1184 training system is superior to conventional classroom training.
This API 1184 training course is accredited with the AWS for 60 professional development hours (PDH) for the CWI 9 year renewal, CWB Renewal and for Professional Engineers.
API 1184 Body of Knowledge, Effectivity Sheet, and Schedule can all be found here.
Included in our API 1184 Online Course:
48 Lessons
15 Quiz Banks
1 Timed Practice Exam
Over 3000 Practice Questions
Instant Feedback on all quizzes and the practice exam
Downloadable study material
Notice and Disclaimer for API training students:
The API 1184 training course does not register you for the examination. You will have to register separately at API's website. If you have not already registered for the exam, you need to download an application from the API website here.
The codes and standards that are needed to prepare can be purchased from several sources online. They are referred to as API exam packs. You can purchase the API 1184 exam packs here.
API 1184 ONLINE COURSE CURRICULUM
Importance and scope of pipeline construction inspection
Responsibilities, Roles, and Duties of a Pipeline Construction Inspector
General responsibilities during construction
Safety
Managing and mitigating environmental impacts
Initial Surveying and Site Preparation
Surveying site limits, property boundaries, and buried infrastructure
Clearing, grading, excavation, and trenching
Materials Handling and Documentation
Documentation of vendor data and material certifications
Foundations and Reinforced Concrete
Post-installation inspection and repairs
Structural Steel
Vendor/Pre-Packaged Equipment
Lifting, transportation, and storage of equipment
Installation and machinery checks
Piping
Welding procedures, qualifications, and pressure testing
Coating and Painting
Instrumentation and Electrical
Quality Assurance Procedures
Ensuring compliance with project specifications and codes
Documentation and Record Keeping
ARE YOU QUALIFIED TO TAKE THE API 1184 EXAM?
API 1184 Pipeline Facility Construction Inspector certification requirements are based on work experience acquired within the last 20 years. Education and other certifications may also be needed.
Applicants can qualify in one or more of these categories.
Pipeline Facilities Inspection Experience
General Oil & Gas Industry Inspection Experience
Non-Inspection Pipeline Facilities Experience
Non-Inspection General Oil & Gas Industry Experience
Other Heavy Industry Experience
Determine which category applies to you and then provide the information that is required.
The minimum amount of experience/education needed to qualify MUST be documented on your application and will be verified after your application has been submitted.
If you are using education or certification to help you qualify, then official documentation (in the English language) will need to be uploaded into your application.
INSPECTION EXPERIENCE
Experience Required
Years of Experience
Plus Education
PIPELINE FACILITIES and/or PIPELINE INSPECTION
Experience acquired in areas such as Chief inspector, welding inspection, electrical inspection, instrumentation inspection, civil inspection, utility inspection, coating/paint inspection, Pressure/Leak Testing, Safety Inspection, Environmental Inspection, rotating equipment inspection
e.g. terminal, compressor station, meter station, pump station, storage facilities, valve station
3 years
Any or no education
2 years
2-year degree in a technical discipline, engineering or technology OR 2 years of military service in a technical role (Dishonorable discharge disqualifies credit)
1 year
BS in a technical discipline, engineering, or technology
GENERAL OIL & GAS INSPECTION
Experience acquired in areas such as: Equipment Inspection, NDT, In-service Inspection, Visual Inspection, Welding Inspection, Pressure/Leak Testing, Inspection of Aboveground Storage Tanks, Piping or Pressure Vessels, Manufacturing/Source Inspection
3 years
High School, GED, or no education
2 years
2-year degree in a technical discipline, engineering or technology OR 2 years of military service in a technical role (Dishonorable discharge disqualifies credit)
1 year
BS in a technical discipline, engineering or technology
NON-INSPECTION EXPERIENCE in PIPELINE FACILITIES and/or PIPELINE
Experience Required
Years of Experience
Plus Education
Experience acquired in areas such as: Construction, Surveyor, Operation, Welding, Fitting, Coating, Operation of Heavy Equipment, Safety Supervisor
4 years
High School, GED, or no education
3 years
2-year degree in a technical discipline, engineering or technology OR 2 years of military service in a technical role (Dishonorable discharge disqualifies credit)
2 years
BS in a technical discipline, engineering or technology
GENERAL OIL & GAS INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Experience Required
Years of Experience
Plus Education
Plus Certification
Experience acquired at any petrochemical facility, such as refinery or petrochemical plants.
Experience may relate to: Operation, Construction and repair of petrochemical equipment.
5 Years
Any or no education
Any certification from any of the following: • AWS, CWB • NACE (Level II or greater) • API • ASNT (Level II or greater)
Total of 4 years which includes at least 1 year of Pipeline Facilities/Pipeline Specific experience
Any or no education
Any certification from any of the following: • AWS, CWB • NACE (Level II or greater) • API • ASNT (Level II or greater
3 years
2-year degree/diploma in a technical discipline, engineering or technology OR 2 years of military service in a technical role (Dishonorable discharge disqualifies credit)
No certification required
2 years
BS in a technical discipline, engineering or technology
No certification required
OTHER HEAVY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Experience Required
Years of Experience
Plus Education
Plus Certification
Experience acquired in industries or areas such as: Road Building, Civil Construction, Mining, Logging, Heavy Equipment Operating, Blasting
5 years
Any or no education
Any certification from any of the following: • AWS, CWB • NACE (Level II or greater) • API • ASNT (Level II or greater)
4 years
2-year degree in a technical discipline, engineering or technology OR 2 years of military service in a technical role (Dishonorable discharge disqualifies credit)
No certification required
3 years
BS in a technical discipline, engineering or technology
No certification required
RECERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
API 1184 certification holders need to apply for recertification every three (3) years. Apply online in the ICP portal.
You may apply for recertification 90 days prior to the certification expiration date, and for a 90-day grace period after Late fees apply after the expiration date.If an application is not submitted by the end of the 90-day grace period, the certification will expire. A new application and fees must be submitted, and you will need to pass a full examination in order to be recertified. Circumstances such as heavy work schedule or work in other countries or remote areas do not relieve applicants of the responsibility to file a timely renewal application. API 1184 certification holders need to demonstrate that a minimum of 20% of time over the most recent three-year certification period was spent performing pipeline facilities-related activities as described under the Pipeline Facilities Inspection and Non-Inspection Pipeline Facilities experience as found on the API 1184 Qualification page.
API 1184 Recertification Web Quiz
API 1184 inspectors are required to take an online, open-book quiz every 6 years in order to recertify.
This quiz is available 90 days prior to your expiration date and for a grace period of 90 days after your expiration date. The quiz will not be available beyond this grace period or when your certification expires.
You may take the quiz either before or after submitting your recertification application.
To take the recertification quiz or to determine if a quiz is needed for your current certification, log into your account in the ICP portal. If a quiz is due, there will be a notification at the top of your 1169 certification page with a link. You may also log in directly to the Web Quiz section in the My API portal.
The Web Quiz login is the same username and password as your account in the ICP Portal.
Each quiz has 25 questions and addresses any changes in the relevant API documents over the past 6 years.
You have a total of 4 hours to complete the quiz. The quiz may be paused or interrupted up to 3 times.
If you fail the quiz once, you will be able to take it again. If you fail twice, you will not be able to recertify. You will need to submit a new application and take a full version of the exam to certify again.
