API Qualification of Ultrasonic Examiners Certification Program is a performance demonstration program. On this page you will find all the necessary information. You will be able to download the application package, candidate orientation information, examination procedures and other valuable materials.
General Information and Scope of the Program
Policies
Upcoming Examination Schedule
Please note that effective immediately (June 2008) the re-certification for QUTE has changed. Re-certification by examination will only be required every 6 years, or every other re-certification period.
API QUTE (Shear wave, Detection) Application Package
Candidate Orientation
This is a MUST READ: this document contains all the information you need to have regarding the following:
- Testing Protocol
- Samples' geometry and presentation
- Grading criteria
- Equipment requirements
- Required paperwork
- Security
- Other frequently asked questions
Test Procedures
Procedure API-UT-1 defines the minimum mandatory requirements for the API Qualification of Ultrasonic Examiners Certification Program, including equipment, calibration and recording your test results.
Procedure API-UT-2 describes the recommended techniques for the exam candidates.
Please familiarize yourself with both procedures prior to taking the test.
Exam Report Forms
These are the actual forms that will be used in the examination. All the candidates are strongly encouraged to take a good look at these forms in the course of their preparation for the examination.
Calibration Data Sheet
Equipment Inventory List
Exam Single V Report Form
Exam Double V Report Form