Course Description

This course is an exam preparation course that will assist those who are preparing for the API 1184 Pipeline Facility Construction Inspector certification examination.

Important: You will have up to 120 days of access from the time of your registration. Please review our cancellation and extension policies here: Course Extensions and Cancellations

This course will teach the following:

  • The content and subjects in the reference documents used for the examination.
  • Successful, efficient navigation in the documents used for the examination.
  • Reading, comprehension, and keyword knowledge to recognize and identify examination subjects and where to reference them in the documents used for the examination.
  • Time management strategies for the examination.

This course contains multiple sections. There are:

  • Precourse lessons and practice questions covering each reference document.
  • Main Course lessons and practice questions covering each portion of the Body of Knowledge by subject.
  • Timed Practice Exams (both randomly generated and static exams) with immediate feedback and scoring. Each exam includes a individually generated Focus Report.

Topics Covered in the Course

Starting with the precourse lessons, students will learn the specific content in each document that is listed on the Effectivity Sheet for the exam. In the Main Course portion, course participants will complete lessons and Practice Questions that are arranged by the subjects covered in the Body of Knowledge. The final portion of the course is the Practice Exams which will test the knowledge gained in the precourse and main course portions, allowing the participants to practice their exam timing, and receive a Focus Report showing exactly where they need are strong and where they need to improve their knowledge.

Course participants are fully supported by the instructor. They will be able to email the instructor and receive help on any course related topic as soon as they begin the online course work. Course participants will still be supported via email, phone, or Zoom right up to their exam date and beyond.

Required Code Documents for the Course

All course participants are required to have copies of the Code and reference documents listed in the API 1184 Pipeline Facility Construction Inspector Certification Exam Body of Knowledge. It is not possible to prepare for the API 1184 examination without using the reference documents. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Registration in this course does not register an individual for the actual API ICP examination. This must be done through API at www.api.org. API expects all examination candidates to have relatively broad experience and knowledge prior to attempting this examination. If you have questions regarding your suitability and chances of success in writing this challenging examination, please contact Kinetic Inspection & Testing Ltd. and we will discuss your specific situation and give you recommendations on courses and training that will suit your specific goals and circumstances. Kinetic Inspection & Testing Ltd. strongly encourages individuals to address their registration and exam eligibility prior to registering in our course.

CPD Hours

Registrants in this course are eligible to earn CPD hours based on the time they spend on self-paced learning. The online course software will track active hours spend by the course participant in the learning modules and practice questions. A certificate will be issued to the registrant upon completion of the course. This certificate will show the total number of self-paced, tracked hours spend by the course participant, up to a maximum of 40 hours. Please note:

  • Course participants will receive a maximum of 40 CPD hours. The 40 hour maximum is not automatic. If a course participant spends less than 40 hours they will only receive CPD hours for the time tracked.
  • To receive CPD hours, the entire course must be completed. This includes all lessons, practice questions, quizzes, and Practice Exams. Incomplete training materials are not eligible for CPD hours.
  • CPD hours and completion certificates will not be issued prior to the completion of the course.
  • Course access will end upon issuance of a certificate of completion showing CPD hours.
  • Course participants are responsible for ensuring the CPD hours for self-paced learning are acceptable to the organization they require them for.

Course Extensions, Cancellations, and Transfers

Click here to view our policies regarding extensions, cancellations, and transfers. 

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