API 577

Why Atlas Online API Training?

• 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

• 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

API 577 Pass Rate

Over 95% of our online training students pass the API 577 Welding Processes, Inspection, and Metallurgy Exam. Our online training material is designed to maximize your exam prep efficiency and help you pass the test on the first try.

Overview of the API 577 Course Material

The specialized API 577 Welding Processes, Inspection, and Metallurgy is for engineers, inspectors, and industry professional that want a certification that demonstrates a knowledge welding and NDT related to welding. The Welding Processes, Inspection, and Metallurgy covered in the API 577 course material are common to several industries including pulp and paper, refining and petrochemical, manufacturing, construction, and fossil utility. The Atlas API 577 online training course contains over 325 questions and will provide you with the necessary knowledge to pass the exam the first time. 

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.

Included In The Course:

• Over 320 Practice questions

• Timed practice exams

• Practice quizzes with instant feedback

• Audio flashcards 

Notice and Disclaimer for API training students:

This 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 577 exam packs here. 

API 577 EXAM PREP

Below are the areas covered in the 577 material:

• Lesson 1: Purpose

• Lesson 2: References

• Lesson 3: Definitions

• Lesson 4: Welding Inspections

• Lesson 5: Welding Processes

• Lesson 6: Welding Processes, Inspection and Metallurgy

• Lesson 7: Welding Materials

• Lesson 8: Welder Qualification

• Lesson 9: Nondestructive Examination

• Lesson 10: Metallurgy

• Lesson 11: Refinery and Petrochemical Plant Welding Issues

If you hold a current API 510, 570 or 653 certification, you automatically qualify to take the API 577 Welding Inspection and Metallurgy certification exam.

If you do not hold a current API 510, 570 or 653 certification, then qualification is based on a combination of your level of education and industry experience acquired within the last 10 years.

Prior to submitting an application, please use the table below to determine if you qualify to take the API 577 exam. The minimum experience required MUST be documented on your application.

RECERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• The certification term for API 577 Welding Inspection and Metallurgy is three years.

• At this time, employment verification is not required to recertify.

• You may apply for recertification 90 days prior to the certification expiration date. Apply online in the ICP Portal.

• API also allows a 90-day grace period for submitting a recertification application. Late fees will apply.

• 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 the candidate must 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 the inspector/examiner of the responsibility to file a timely renewal application.