Course Description

This practical and highly-interactive course includes reallife case studies and exercises where participants will be engaged in a series of interactive small groups and class workshops. The API 577 Supplemental Inspection Certification program is designed to train inspectors on Welding Inspection and Metallurgy. The program is based on API RP 577 (Welding Inspection & Metallurgy), which is applicable to all inspectors in the petroleum/petrochemical industry. The objective of this program is to provide inspectors with advanced (above the basic core API 510, 570 & 653 certifications) knowledge and expertise in the area of Welding Inspection and Metallurgy based on the information contained in API RP 577. An API Supplemental Inspection Certification is defined as ?Documentation that indicates that minimum requirements have been met for additional qualification in the designated area of expertise?. This would include an API issued letter, certificate, and a wallet card. This certificate will add significant value to your professional credentials. It will show your employers and clients that you have obtained a high level of proficiency and understanding in this important field. The supplemental inspection certification program is open to anyone who is currently certified to either API 510, 570 or 653.This course is designed to train individuals who are interested in obtaining the API 577 Welding Inspector Certification, as well as those who are seeking an advanced knowledge of Welding Inspection and Metallurgy. Included with the course is a prestudy guide and student classroom workbook. The student receives instruction regarding how to take the test, as well as insight into the intricacies of "real world" situations. Daily tests are designed to gauge students? proficiency and understanding of the material. Haward Technology is proud of its 90% pass rate on all our API sponsored courses

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

This interactive training course includes the following training methodologies as a percentage of the total tuition hours

30 % Lectures
20 % Workshops & Work Presentations
20 % Case Studies & Practical Exercises
30 % Videos, Software & Simulators

In an unlikely event, the course instructor may modify the above training methodology before or during the course for technical reasons.

VIRTUAL TRAINING (IF APPLICABLE)

If this course is delivered online as a Virtual Training, the following limitations will be applicable

Certificates	:	Only soft copy certificates will be issued to participants through Haward’s Portal. This includes Wallet Card Certificates if applicable
Training Materials	:	Only soft copy Training Materials (PDF format) will be issued to participant through the Virtual Training Platform
Training Methodology	:	80% of the program will be theory and 20% will be practical sessions, exercises, case studies, simulators or videos
Training Program	:	The training will be for 4 hours per day starting at 09:30 and ending at 13:30
H-STK Smart Training Kit	:	Not Applicable
Hands-on Practical Workshops	:	Not Applicable
Site Visit	:	Not Applicable
Simulators	:	Only software simulators will be used in the virtual courses. Hardware simulators are not applicable and will not be used in Virtual Training