API Assessment Subjects
Assessment No.
 
Assessment Name
AOCCC
 
Abnormal Op Conditions-Control Ctr
AOCF
 
Abnormal Op Conditions-Field
AOCG
 
Abnormal Op Conditions-Gas
CPFT1I
 
Corrosion Prevention Field Tech 1 Install
CPFT1M
 
Corrosion Prevention Field Tech 1 Measure
CPFT2
 
Corrosion Prevention Field Tech 2
CPFT3
 
Corrosion Prevention Field Tech 3
EIPT
 
Electrical & Instrument PL Tech
FCCOT
 
Field & Control Ctr Op Tech
GPO
 
Gas Pipeline Operations
GMT
 
Gas Maintenance Technician
MPT
 
Mechanical Pipeline Tech
MC
 
Mobile Crane
NDT
 
Non Destructive Testing (Available Now)
PMTV3
 
Pipeline Maint Tech Version 3
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ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION PIPELINE TECHNICIAN
 

SUBJECT AREA

Basic Safety
Electrical Theory & General Knowledge
Actuator/Operator Adjustment (19.5)
Inspect, Test, and Calibrate Pressure Switches and Transmitters (25)
Verify or Set Protection Parameters for Programmable Controllers and/or Other Instrumentation Control Loops (26)
Test Overfill Protective Devices (30)
Inspect and Calibrate Overfill Protective Devices (31)
CPM Leak Detection (44)
Maintain Fixed Gas Detection Equipment (55)
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MECHANICAL PIPELINE TECHNICIAN
 

SUBJECT AREA

Basic Safety
Basic Math
Introduction to Hand Tools
Introduction to Power Tools
Introduction to Blueprints
Basic Rigging
Valve Maintenance (19.1)(19.2)(19.3)(19.4)
Repair Valves (21.2)(21.3)
Inspect, Test, and Calibrate Tank Relief Valves (22)
Maintain and Repair Relief Valves and Pressure Limiting Devices (23)
Inspect Valves (20)
Inspect, Test, and Calibrate Pressure Limiting Devices (24)
Troubleshoot and Repair Pneumatic Valve Actuators and Control Systems (19.6)(21.1)
Troubleshoot and Repair Hydraulic Valve Actuators and Control Systems (19.7)(21.4)
Troubleshoot and Repair Electric Valve Actuators and Control Systems (19.5)(21.5)
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MOBILE CRANE(Available Now)
 

SUBJECT AREA

Basic Principles of Cranes
Rigging Practices
Crane Safety
Operating a Crane
Communication
Preventive Maintenance
Load Charts
Computer Aids
Load Dynamics
Site Conditions and Set Up
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NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING(Available Now)
 

SUBJECT AREA

Basic Radiographic Principles
Radiation Safety
Exposure Techniques
Film Processing
API Requirements (API 1104 Section 8)
Radiographic Evaluation and Interpetation
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CORROSION PREVENTION FIELD TECHNICIAN 1 - MEASUREMENT
 

SUBJECT AREA

Measure Structure-to-soil Potentials (1.1)
Inspect and Perform Electrical Test of Bonds and Isolation Devices (1.4) (1.5)
Obtain a Voltage and Current Output Reading from a Rectifier (3.1)
Check for Proper Operations of a Rectifier (3.2)
Measure Pit Depth with a Pit Gauge (8.1)
Measure Wall thickness with a Handheld Ultrasonic Meter (8.2)
Measure Corroded Area (8.3) Monitor Probe (on-line) (10.2)
Perform Internal Corrosion Remediation (11)
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CORROSION PREVENTION FIELD TECHNICIAN 1 - INSTALLATION
 

SUBJECT AREA

Inspect and Verify Test Lead Continuity (2.1)
Repair Damaged Test Leads (2.2)
Install Test Leads by Exothermic and Non-exothermic Welding Methods (2.3) (2.4)
Inspect for Physical Damage on Buried or Submerged Pipe (5.1)
Inspect for External Corrosion on Buried or Submerged Pipe (5.2)
Inspect the Condition of External Coating on Buried or Submerged Pipe (5.3)
Prepare Surface for Atmospheric Coating (7.2) (7.3) (7.4)
Apply Atmospheric Coating (7.5) (7.6) (7.7)
Repair Shorted Casings (9.5)
Insert and Remove Coupons (10.1)
Inspect Internal Pipe Surfaces (12)
Prepare Surface for Coating using Hand and Power Tools (13.1)
Perform Water Pressure Cleaning (13.2)
Prepare Surface for Coating by Abrasive Blasting (13.3)
Apply Coating using Hand Application Methods (13.4)
Apply Coatings using Spray Applications (13.5)
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CORROSION PREVENTION FIELD TECHNICIAN 2
 

SUBJECT AREA

Test to Detect Interference (1.3)
Conduct Close Interval Survey (1.2)
Check for Proper Operation of a Rectifier (3.2)
Troubleshoot Rectifier Bond Connections (4.1)
Repair or Replace Defective Rectifier Components (4.2)
Inspect for External Corrosion on Buried or Submerged Pipe (5.2)
Inspect the Condition of External Coating on Buried or Submerged Pipe (5.3)
Visual Inspection of Atmospheric Coating (7.1)
Install Galvanic Anodes (9.2)
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CORROSION PREVENTION FIELD TECHNICIAN 3
 

SUBJECT AREA

Adjustment of Rectifier (4.3)
Install Bonds (9.1)
Install Rectifiers (9.3)
Install Impressed Current Groundbeds (9.4)
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Field and Control Operations Technician (FCCOT)
 

SUBJECT AREA

60105-02 Start-up of a Pipeline (43.1)
65106-02
60105-02 Shutdown of a Pipeline (43.2)
65106-02
60106-02 Monitor pressures, flows, communications and line integrity, maintain
65106-02 within allowable limits (43.3)
60105-02 Manually or remotely open or close valves or other equipment (43.4)
65106-02
 
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ABNORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS - GENERAL PIPELINE
SUBJECT AREA

Abnormal Operating Conditions (General)
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ABNORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS - CONTROL CENTER
SUBJECT AREA

Abnormal Operating Conditions (Control)
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PIPELINE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Version 3
SUBJECT AREA

Prepare Surface and Apply Atmospheric Coatings (7.2)(7.3)(7.4)
Apply and Repair External Coating on Buried or Submerged Pipe (13)
Repair Shorted Casings (9.5)
Place and Maintain Line Markers (14)
Provide Security for Pipeline Facilities (28) 
Provide Temporary Marking of Buried Pipeline Prior to Excavation (17) 
Backfilling a Trench (39)
Inspect Conditions of Right of Way (15)
Inspect Navigable Waterway Crossings (16)
Inspect Breakout Tanks (27)
Inspect Valves (20)
Inspection Activities for Tie-Ins, Pipe Replacements or other Components Connecting to an Existing Pipeline (38)
Inspection Following Excavation Activities and Leak Survey after Blasting (18)
Conduct Pressure Test (41)
Inspect Existing Pipe following Movement (34)
Measure Clearance from Existing Pipe to Underground Structures Installed by Excavation, Boring, and Directional Drilling (35)
Launching/Receiving In-Line Inspection Device (29)
Install or Repair Support Structures on Existing Above Ground Components (37)
Perform General Pipeline Repair Activities (40)
Moving In-Service Pipe (33)
Maintenance Welding on Pipelines (42)
Abandoning, Safe Disconnect, Purging and Sealing of Pipeline Facilities (36)
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ABNORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS - GAS
SUBJECT AREA

Abnormal Operating Conditions (Gas)
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ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION PIPELINE TECHNICIAN

SUBJECT AREA

Basic Safety
Electrical Theory & General Knowledge
Actuator/Operator Adjustment (19.5)
Inspect, Test, and Calibrate Pressure Switches and Transmitters (25)
Verify or Set Protection Parameters for Programmable Controllers and/or Other Instrumentation Control Loops (26)
Test Overfill Protective Devices (30)
Inspect and Calibrate Overfill Protective Devices (31)
CPM Leak Detection (44)
Maintain Fixed Gas Detection Equipment (55)

MECHANICAL PIPELINE TECHNICIAN

SUBJECT AREA

Basic Safety
Basic Math
Introduction to Hand Tools
Introduction to Power Tools
Introduction to Blueprints
Basic Rigging
Valve Maintenance (19.1)(19.2)(19.3)(19.4)
Repair Valves (21.2)(21.3)
Inspect, Test, and Calibrate Tank Relief Valves (22)
Maintain and Repair Relief Valves and Pressure Limiting Devices (23)
Inspect Valves (20)
Inspect, Test, and Calibrate Pressure Limiting Devices (24)
Troubleshoot and Repair Pneumatic Valve Actuators and Control Systems (19.6)(21.1)
Troubleshoot and Repair Hydraulic Valve Actuators and Control Systems (19.7)(21.4)
Troubleshoot and Repair Electric Valve Actuators and Control Systems (19.5)(21.5)

MOBILE CRANE(Available Now)

SUBJECT AREA

Basic Principles of Cranes
Rigging Practices
Crane Safety
Operating a Crane
Communication
Preventive Maintenance
Load Charts
Computer Aids
Load Dynamics
Site Conditions and Set Up

NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING(Available Now)

SUBJECT AREA

Basic Radiographic Principles
Radiation Safety
Exposure Techniques
Film Processing
API Requirements (API 1104 Section 8)
Radiographic Evaluation and Interpetation

CORROSION PREVENTION FIELD TECHNICIAN 1 - MEASUREMENT

SUBJECT AREA

Measure Structure-to-soil Potentials (1.1)
Inspect and Perform Electrical Test of Bonds and Isolation Devices (1.4) (1.5)
Obtain a Voltage and Current Output Reading from a Rectifier (3.1)
Check for Proper Operations of a Rectifier (3.2)
Measure Pit Depth with a Pit Gauge (8.1)
Measure Wall thickness with a Handheld Ultrasonic Meter (8.2)
Measure Corroded Area (8.3) Monitor Probe (on-line) (10.2)
Perform Internal Corrosion Remediation (11)

CORROSION PREVENTION FIELD TECHNICIAN 1 - INSTALLATION 

SUBJECT AREA

Inspect and Verify Test Lead Continuity (2.1)
Repair Damaged Test Leads (2.2)
Install Test Leads by Exothermic and Non-exothermic Welding Methods (2.3) (2.4)
Inspect for Physical Damage on Buried or Submerged Pipe (5.1)
Inspect for External Corrosion on Buried or Submerged Pipe (5.2)
Inspect the Condition of External Coating on Buried or Submerged Pipe (5.3)
Prepare Surface for Atmospheric Coating (7.2) (7.3) (7.4)
Apply Atmospheric Coating (7.5) (7.6) (7.7)
Repair Shorted Casings (9.5)
Insert and Remove Coupons (10.1)
Inspect Internal Pipe Surfaces (12)
Prepare Surface for Coating using Hand and Power Tools (13.1)
Perform Water Pressure Cleaning (13.2)
Prepare Surface for Coating by Abrasive Blasting (13.3)
Apply Coating using Hand Application Methods (13.4)
Apply Coatings using Spray Applications (13.5)

CORROSION PREVENTION FIELD TECHNICIAN 2 

SUBJECT AREA

Test to Detect Interference (1.3)
Conduct Close Interval Survey (1.2)
Check for Proper Operation of a Rectifier (3.2)
Troubleshoot Rectifier Bond Connections (4.1)
Repair or Replace Defective Rectifier Components (4.2)
Inspect for External Corrosion on Buried or Submerged Pipe (5.2)
Inspect the Condition of External Coating on Buried or Submerged Pipe (5.3)
Visual Inspection of Atmospheric Coating (7.1)
Install Galvanic Anodes (9.2)

CORROSION PREVENTION FIELD TECHNICIAN 3 

SUBJECT AREA

Adjustment of Rectifier (4.3)
Install Bonds (9.1)
Install Rectifiers (9.3)
Install Impressed Current Groundbeds (9.4)

Field and Control Operations Technician (FCCOT)

SUBJECT AREA

60105-02 Start-up of a Pipeline (43.1)
65106-02
60105-02 Shutdown of a Pipeline (43.2)
65106-02
60106-02 Monitor pressures, flows, communications and line integrity, maintain
65106-02 within allowable limits (43.3)
60105-02 Manually or remotely open or close valves or other equipment (43.4)
65106-02
 

ABNORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS - GENERAL PIPELINE 

SUBJECT AREA

Abnormal Operating Conditions (General)

ABNORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS - CONTROL CENTER

SUBJECT AREA

Abnormal Operating Conditions (Control)

PIPELINE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Version 3

SUBJECT AREA

Prepare Surface and Apply Atmospheric Coatings (7.2)(7.3)(7.4)
Apply and Repair External Coating on Buried or Submerged Pipe (13)
Repair Shorted Casings (9.5)
Place and Maintain Line Markers (14)
Provide Security for Pipeline Facilities (28) 
Provide Temporary Marking of Buried Pipeline Prior to Excavation (17) 
Backfilling a Trench (39)
Inspect Conditions of Right of Way (15)
Inspect Navigable Waterway Crossings (16)
Inspect Breakout Tanks (27)
Inspect Valves (20)
Inspection Activities for Tie-Ins, Pipe Replacements or other Components Connecting to an Existing Pipeline (38)
Inspection Following Excavation Activities and Leak Survey after Blasting (18)
Conduct Pressure Test (41)
Inspect Existing Pipe following Movement (34)
Measure Clearance from Existing Pipe to Underground Structures Installed by Excavation, Boring, and Directional Drilling (35)
Launching/Receiving In-Line Inspection Device (29)
Install or Repair Support Structures on Existing Above Ground Components (37)
Perform General Pipeline Repair Activities (40)
Moving In-Service Pipe (33)
Maintenance Welding on Pipelines (42)
Abandoning, Safe Disconnect, Purging and Sealing of Pipeline Facilities (36)

ABNORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS - GAS 

SUBJECT AREA

Abnormal Operating Conditions (Gas)

GAS PIPELINE OPERATION

SUBJECT AREA

Start-up of a Pipeline (43.1)(43.4)
Shutdown of a Pipeline (43.2)(43.4)
Monitor Pressures, Flow Communications and Line Integrity and Maintain them within Allowable Limits (43.3)
Purge Gas from a Pipeline (50)
Purge Air from a Pipeline (51)
Test Remote Control Shutdown Devices (54)
Perform Incremental Pressure Increases to Uprate MAOP (56)
Operate Odorant Equipment (57)
Monitor Odorant Level (58)

GAS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

SUBJECT AREA

Conduct Pressure Test (41)
Leakage Survey (52)
Vault Maintenance (59)
 

Written – The written assessment program is designed to be an efficient and effective process to verify and document a participant’s craft knowledge in accordance with the designated job duties and standards developed by Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) from the construction, maintenance and pipeline industries.