Risk Based Inspection Professional (API 580)
Risk Based Inspection Professional (API 580)
Risk Based Inspection Professional (API 580)
API offers a 510 certification through their Individual Certification Program. The purpose of the certification is to identify individuals that possess broad knowledge in maintenance, inspection, repair, and alteration of pressure vessels.
Prerequisite for the exam
Candidates must hold a current API 510, 570 or 653 certification.
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.
Exam Structure
- Understanding the design premise
- Planning the RBI assessment
- Data and information collection
- Identifying damage mechanisms and failure modes
- Assessing probability of failure (POF)
- Assessing consequence of failure (COF)
- Risk determination, assessment, and management
- Risk management with inspection activities and process control
- Other risk mitigation activities
- Reassessment and updating
- Roles, responsibilities, training, and qualifications
- Documentation and recordkeeping
Exam Format and Information
| Exam Name Risk Based Inspection Professional | Exam Code API 580 |
| Exam Duration 3.25 hours | Exam Format Multiple Choice |
| Exam Type 0 | Number of Questions 80 Questions |
| Eligibility/Pre-Requisite 0 | Exam Fee API member fee: $315 Non member fee: $365 |
| Exam Language English | Pass Score 70% and above |
Risk Based Inspection Professional (API 580) FAQs
Can I reschedule or cancel the exam a day before the actual exam?
You may not reschedule or cancel an exam less than five (5) days before a current exam appointment.
Is there any assistance from Testprep Training in terms of exam preparation?
Yes, Testprep Training offers email support for any certification related query while you are preparing for the exam using our practice exams. Your query will be handled by experts in due course.
How the exam scores are calculated?
After the completion of your exam, the points you earned on each question are totaled and then compared with the cut score to determine whether the result is pass or fail.
What is Risk Based Inspection Professional Exam?
API offers a 510 certification through their Individual Certification Program. The purpose of the certification is to identify individuals that possess broad knowledge in maintenance, inspection, repair, and alteration of pressure vessels.
What is the prerequisite for the exam?
• Candidates must hold a current API 510, 570 or 653 certification.
• 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.
What is the course structure for the Exam?
a) Understanding the design premise
b) Planning the RBI assessment
c) Data and information collection
d) Identifying damage mechanisms and failure modes
e) Assessing probability of failure (POF)
f) Assessing consequence of failure (COF)
g) Risk determination, assessment, and management
h) Risk management with inspection activities and process control
i) Other risk mitigation activities
j) Reassessment and updating
k) Roles, responsibilities, training, and qualifications
l) Documentation and recordkeeping
What is the cost to take the exam?
The cost of the exam is $315 for API Members and $365 for Non members.
How many questions will be there in Risk Based Inspection Professional exam?
There will be 80 questions which have to be completed in 3.25 hours in this exam.
What is the format of the exam?
The exam consists of multiple choice questions.
What is the time duration for Risk Based Inspection Professional exam?
You will get 3.25 hours to do 80 questions in this exam.
What is the passing criterion for the exam?
Passing scores for the exam is 70%.
What are the languages available for the exam?
The exam is available in English language.
How to schedule the exam?
• Go to Prometric’s website at www.prometric.com/apiexams
• Locate a testing center.
• Schedule your computer-based test (CBT) location, date and time.
• Confirm your exam appointment details.
Can we try the free test before purchasing the practice exam?
Yes testprep training offers free practice tests for Risk Based Inspection Professional Exam which can be used before the final purchase for complete test.
Do I need to take a training course for the test?
No, ICP does not require candidates to take a training class to prepare for exams. It is the candidate’s decision whether to attend training before an ICP exam.
Does API charge additional fee to reschedule or cancel the exam?
A fee of $70 is charge in order to rescheduled or cancel the exam within 5-29 days prior to an existing exam appointment.
When will I receive my exam results?
Exam results are typically released 6-8 weeks after the final day of the testing window. Results are emailed directly from Prometric to the email address that candidates provided when scheduling an exam on Prometric’s website.
What is the refund policy of API exams?
Refund requests must be submitted to API within three months from the date payment was received by API and prior to the examination window, as set forth below.
When will I be certified?
The certification process typically takes 2-4 weeks after exam results are released, at which time a paper certificate and wallet card will be mailed to the “Preferred” address in your API account profile.
Do TestprepTraining provide practice set questions for Risk Based Inspection Professional Exam?
TestprepTraining provides unique sets of questions that will help you check your skills and knowledge in performing data analysis on Excel. These practice questions will help you increase your knowledge for better preparation of exam.
What is the validity period of the certification?
The certification is valid for a period of 3 years.
Do you offer any discount on the bulk purchase?
Yes we offer nearly 50% discount for the order more than 10 products at a time. You can reach the testprep training Helpdesk for more details. The member of support staff will respond as soon as possible.
Do you provide any preparation guidance for this certification exam?
Yes our experts frequently blog about the tips and tricks for exam preparation.
For how long is the license valid after purchase?
Once purchased, the practice exams can be access for the lifetime.
Does Testprep Training offer Money Back Guarantee for the Exam Simulator?
Yes, we offer a 100% unconditional money back guarantee. In case you are not able to clear the exam for then you can request for the full refund. Please note that we only refund the cost of product purchased from Testprep Training and not the Risk Based Inspection Professional Exam cost.