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Why is fracking for natural gas important? What Chemicals are Used in Fracking? Is that True? Does Hydraulic Fracturing Cause Earthquakes? What are Fracking Myths? Read the announcement. ICP has been working very closely with our exam delivery provider, Prometric, to monitor the COVID crisis and to take the best course of action for the health and safety of test takers, center staff and operators.

To that end, all non-practical ICP exams can now be taken remotely through Prometric. ICP has resumed the printing and shipping of hard copy certificates. Due to the limited amount of staff working in person at the API office, certificate delivery may be delayed.

Additionally, conditions affecting local postal services may also delay certificate delivery. This allows candidates to apply for reimbursement for multiple certifications separately. To find out more information on how to use these benefits, please visit the VA website. Department of Veterans Affairs VA.

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Individual Certification Programs. January 3, Exam Updates API has been conducting a Job Analysis study to reevaluate the exam to ensure that it remains relevant and continues to focus on core competencies. August 2, Attention: New Recertification Requirements for API , , and ICP has been working with industry leaders to ensure that certified personnel are constantly meeting the demands that the industry expects.

April 8, Exam Updates API has been conducting a Job Analysis study to reevaluate the , , , and exams to ensure that they remain relevant and continue to focus on core competencies.

As a part of this process, a few changes to note for this year: The following exams will not have preliminary scores: API in August API in December API in December API in April Final Results will be delayed by several weeks and posted after statistical analysis and pass point settings are completed for each of these exam administrations.

November 25, Attention: API LSP Program Launch We have launched a new certification program that will help pipeline operators use integrity testing for both natural gas and oil pipelines to improve safety and avoid environmental releases. As a part of this process, a few changes to note for those taking the API exam from October 16 - November 6, There will be no preliminary scores for this administration.

Final results will be released in February after the statistical analysis and pass point setting is completed for this administration. December 6, Exam Updates API has been conducting a Job Analysis to reevaluate the API exam to ensure that it remains relevant and continues to focus on the inspectors' core competencies. As a part of this process, a few changes to note for the API exam window in October There will be no preliminary scores for this administration.

Final results will be delayed by several weeks and posted after statistical analysis and pass point setting is completed for this administration.

As a part of this process, a few changes to note for this year: Testing windows and application deadlines for the and exams for the end of will be shifted by a few weeks to accommodate the results from the evaluations. August 3, Surpass Exam Delivery System ICP is moving to a new exam content delivery system for all computer-based exams beginning with the August testing window. May 7, Attention: Exam Changes API will be adding 15 pretest questions to the exam beginning with the August testing window.

January 23, Attention: Recertification Quiz Maintenance On March 1 st between am and pm Eastern Time, we will be updating the recertification quiz questions in myicp. If you are interested in the Source Inspector Certification program and want to learn more, please take a look at the informative session here: The Role of the Source Inspector in the Quality Assurance Process www. September 27, Attention: Changes to Exam Times Starting with the October exam window, the total time allotted for candidates to complete the , , , TES, SI, , , , and exams will reduced.

June 8, Attention: , and Recertification Quiz Maintenance On Thursday, June 15, , between am and pm Eastern Time, we will be updating the , and recertification quiz questions in myicp. Once on Prometric's website, select the "Remote Schedule" link on the left side panel and follow the steps to schedule your exam. Test Center Closures Prometric testing centers vary by city, region and country in closures, as well as the use of social distancing and quarantine measures.

Please check the Prometric Site Status List to see if your local center is open before scheduling an exam. Additionally, candidates should confirm the testing center is open before their appointment, even if they have not received any cancellation email notifications from either ICP or Prometric.

Candidates can confirm their exam by going to Prometric and clicking "Confirm" on the left hand side of the page and using their digit Confirmation Number. Prometric has implemented Social Distancing Procedures in all of their testing locations.

Please review the document prior to arriving at the test center to familiarize yourself with the new guidelines. At some testing centers, limited seating will be enforced. Promertic will enable every other seat to provide 6 feet of distance between candidates while testing.

For the foreseeable future, all exam windows are impacted by social distancing measures dependent on center location. If you have difficulties locating seats for a testing window more than 3 months out, please continue to try to schedule your exam with Prometric on your own.

If you have not successully scheduled your exam at least 2 months prior, please reach out to the ICP Exam Coodinator. In response to COVID procedures, Prometric has temporarily redirected their Candidate Care staff inbound phone inquiries to service issues dealing with capacity displacements and cancellations.

If you are having trouble with the online scheduling system, communications to Prometric are being directed via the form on their Contact Us page. This is currently the best avenue to ensure you receive support.

Please be warned that response times may still be delayed due to the high volume of requests. Certificate Printing ICP has resumed the printing and shipping of hard copy certificates. The approved API certifications will appear. If you are either on active duty or a veteran, download and complete VA Form Once completed, you will be in the military admin system as approved for benefits. If you are an eligible child or spouse, complete VA Form Create an account at Inspector.

Once your ICP application is approved, schedule your exam. After you have passed your exam and acquired your certification, please complete the following: Download and complete VA Form You must submit this to Veterans Affairs upon receipt of your certification to start the reimbursement process of the ICP Certification.

Contact Information E-mail: inspector api. Those interested in teaching these API courses must have in depth understanding of and experience in the standard that they apply to teach. For these, API-U offers a program where qualified training providers can be approved to teach courses they have developed on subjects related to API standards.

Individual Certification Programs ICP ICP provides the petroleum and petrochemical industries with an independent and unbiased way to evaluate the knowledge and experience of technical and inspection personnel. APIQR registered organizations demonstrate that they operate in conformance with an internationally recognized management system standard s. Recently our homepage received a fresh look and our events pages moved to a new home on events.

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