This exam can now be scheduled either at in-person test centers or through remote proctoring.
The API 982 certification is designed to identify candidates possessing knowledge of API RP 982 Inspection and Assessment of Refractory Linings.
The API 982 certification raises the bar of competence for qualified inspectors, who must have knowledge of inspection and assessment of refractory linings. It provides the industry with a prequalified set of individuals prepared for the job and readily identifies those who are qualified to for that role.
API 982 certification is valid for a three-year term.
1. Studying For The Exam
- The API 982 Refractory Inspector certification candidate must have knowledge on the inspection and assessment of refractory linings, and of the following:
- Material properties and lining designs
- Defects, Damage and Degradation Mechanisms
- In-Service Inspection Methods
- Quality Control/Inspection and Test Plans
- Repair Methods
- Documentation and Reporting
- Publications Effectivity Sheet - Questions on the API 982 exam are derived from the publications listed in this document
- Body of Knowledge - List of specific topics included in exam
2. Exam Structure
- The API 982 exam is 4.5 hours.
- There are 165 questions, of which only 150 are scored. The remaining 15 are pretest, which are not scored.
- All questions are multiple-choice and closed-book. Paper and reference materials are not allowed into exams.
- View the Exam Tutorial before exam day to familiarize yourself with the format.
3. Additional Resources
Are you qualified to take the API 982 exam?
Candidates must hold an active API 936 certification for at least 3 years.
Prior to submitting an application, please use the table below to determine if you qualify to take the API 982 exam. The minimum experience required MUST be documented on your application.
| Education |
Total years of experience |
Experience Needed |
|
BS in Engineering or Technology
or
3+ years of military service in a technical role
(Dishonorable discharge disqualifies credit)
|
3 years |
General Refractorya experience, of which 1 year must be in inspection or supervision of inspection of refractoryb. |
|
2-year degree or certificate in engineering or technology
or
2 years of military service in a technical role
(Dishonorable discharge disqualifies credit)
|
3 years |
General Refractorya experience, of which 2 years must be in inspection or supervision of inspection of refractoryb. |
| High school diploma or equivalent or no formal education |
5 years |
General Refractorya experience, of which 3 years must be in inspection or supervision of inspection of refractoryb. |
|
a Specific Experience in Refractory Inspection Activities — Refers to the quality control elements related to refractory workmanship and/or materials. Alternatively, supervision of refractory installation where the quality control of refractory is under that person’s responsibility.
b General Refractory Experience — Refers to installation activities related to refractory work. This may include, but is not limited to, hands-on experience and engineering design.
|
Recertification Overview
- API 982 Refractory inspectors 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, work in other countries, or remote areas do not relieve the inspector/examiner of the responsibility to a file a timely renewal application.
- Candidates must ensure that they provide appropriate contact information for their supervisor for timely processing of their recertification application. If your supervisor fails to respond to requests for employment verifications it may cause a delay in your recertification or API will not be able to recertify you.
Recertification Requirements
Failure to comply with one or more of the applicable requirements during your recertification cycle will preclude you from earning a recertification.
1. Work Requirements - Every 3 years
- API 982 inspectors need to demonstrate that a minimum of 20% of time over the most recent three-year certification period was spent preforming or supervising refractory inspection activities as described in API RP 982.
- Inspectors who have not been actively engaged in refractory inspection practices will be required to take the full examination.
2. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - Every 3 years
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours are part of the 3-year recertification requirements. A total of 8 CPD hours must be completed within each 3-year certification cycle. CPD activities must be relevant to the fields of inspection and mechanical integrity assurance in the petroleum and petrochemical industry.
- Review the CPD Guidance Document for additional information on what activities are acceptable.
- Activities should vary between categories. Minimum should be across two of the categories.
- You must upload proof of activity to CPD Tracking page on your ICP Portal account along with your Recertification application.
- Fill out the API CPD Activities Form if no other form of proof. Please print this form and sign in person prior to submitting with your Recertification application.
3. Webquiz - Every 6 years
- API 982 refractory inspectors are required to take an online, open-book every six years in order to recertify.
- The quiz is available 90 days prior to your expiration date and for a grace period of 90 days after. The quiz will not be available beyond this grace period, or after your certification has expired.
- You may take the quiz either before or after you submit your recertification application.
- To take your recertification quiz, or to determine if a quiz is needed for your current certification, log into your account in the ICP Portal. If a web quiz is due, there will be a notification at the top of your API 983 certification page with a link that will take you to the quiz. You may also go directly to the Web Quiz Gateway. If a quiz is needed, you will see a notification in bold red stating that a quiz is required.
- NOTE: Your Web Quiz log is the same username and password that you use to log into your account in the ICP Portal.
- Each quiz has 25 questions that address the changes in the relevant API codes over the past six years.
- You have a total of four hours to complete the quiz, and it may be paused or interrupted up to three times.
- If you fail the quiz once, you will be able to take it again. If you fail the quiz a second time, you will not be able to recertify. You will need to submit a new application and take the full version of the exam to certify again.
Please contact Inspector@api.org, if you have trouble with your quiz.
