- Understand the role and responsibilities of an API Source Inspector.
- Interpret and implement Inspection & Test Plans (ITP).
- Verify materials using MTRs, PMI and heat treatment records.
- Witness NDT, pressure testing and performance testing activities.
- Inspect pumps, compressors, turbines, gears and auxiliary systems.
- Apply API, ASME and inspection standards confidently.
- Prepare for the API SIRE Computer-Based Examination.
- Improve vendor quality surveillance and inspection practices.
API SIRE Exam Preparation – Source Inspector (Rotating Equipment)
API SIRE Exam Preparation – Source Inspector (Rotating Equipment)
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43 Learners
8 Sessions
- Live Instructor-led Training
- 12 Comprehensive Modules
- API ICP Exam Preparation
$150$250
40% OFFLessons
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Rating
5 / 5.0
Students
43
Certificate
Included
Course Overview
Course Objectives
Module 1: Source Inspection Fundamentals
Source Inspector role, quality surveillance, inspection responsibilities.
Module 2: Planning & Inspection Test Plans (ITP)
Inspection planning, hold points, witness points and VDDR.
Module 3: Conduct, Safety & Documentation
Inspector ethics, shop safety, specifications and document review.
Module 4: Examination Methods & Measurement
Material traceability, dimensional inspection and visual examination.
Module 5: NDT & Positive Material Identification
PT, MT, RT, UT, PMI and report verification.
Module 6: Pressure, Leak & Performance Testing
Hydrotesting, performance testing and vibration acceptance.
Module 7: Manufacturing & Fabrication Inspection
Welding, castings, forgings and machining inspection.
Module 8: Materials & Metallurgy
Material properties, PWHT, hardness and metallurgy fundamentals.
Module 9: Centrifugal Pumps
Pump inspection, mechanical seals and API 610 requirements.
Module 10: Drivers, Gears & Lube Oil Systems
Motors, gearboxes and lubrication systems.
Module 11: Compressors & Steam Turbines
Reciprocating, centrifugal, screw compressors and steam turbines.
Module 12: Codes, Final Acceptance & Exam Preparation
API and ASME standards review, NCRs, shipment release and mock examinations.
Course Syllabus
Curriculum Designed by Experts
The API SIRE Exam Preparation – Source Inspector (Rotating Equipment) programme is a comprehensive instructor-led course designed to prepare professionals for the API Individual Certification Program (ICP). The course follows the complete source inspection workflow, covering inspection planning, Inspection & Test Plans (ITP), materials verification, NDT witnessing, manufacturing inspection, testing, rotating equipment inspection, applicable API and ASME standards, and final acceptance. Through practical examples and real industry scenarios, participants gain both exam readiness and the practical skills required for vendor quality surveillance of pumps, compressors, turbines, motors, gears, and related rotating equipment.
Meet Your Instructor
Mr. K. Riyazuddin Ahmed
Senior Subject Matter Expert
15+ Years Experience
Instructor Bio: Mr. K. Riyazuddin Ahmed is a highly experienced Rotating Equipment professional with over 36 years of expertise in refinery maintenance, equipment reliability, and field supervision. He served as a Senior Rotating Equipment Supervisor at Qatar Energy – Mesaieed Refinery from 1998 to 2023, where he was responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, inspection, and reliability improvement of critical rotating equipment. Prior to this, he worked as a Senior Field Supervisor at Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) from 1987 to 1998, gaining extensive experience in refinery operations and maintenance. Throughout his career, he has specialized in pumps, compressors, turbines, mechanical seals, condition monitoring, maintenance planning, and equipment troubleshooting. With decades of hands-on industrial experience across leading Middle Eastern refineries, Mr. Ahmed brings practical insights and real-world case studies to his training programs, helping professionals enhance their technical knowledge and maintenance best practices.
Course Benefits
Live Instructor-led Training
12 Comprehensive Modules
API ICP Exam Preparation
1000+ Practice Questions
Full Mock Examinations
Session Recordings Included
Comprehensive Study Notes
Weekend Live Batches
Real Industry Case Studies
Corporate Training Available
Lifetime Learning Support
Corporate API SIRE Training
Customized Corporate Training
Programs tailored according to organizational requirements.
Industry Expert Trainers
Training delivered by experienced industry professionals.
Practical Case Studies
Hands-on examples from real industrial facilities.
Flexible Training Schedule
Training can be organized according to company convenience.
Certification Program
Participants receive professional training certificates.
Post-Training Support
Access to guidance and support after course completion.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This Course Includes
- Live Instructor-led Training
- 12 Comprehensive Modules
- API ICP Exam Preparation
- 1000+ Practice Questions
- Full Mock Examinations
- Session Recordings Included
- Comprehensive Study Notes
- Weekend Live Batches
- Real Industry Case Studies
- Corporate Training Available
- Lifetime Learning Support
Free Career Counselling
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Why Enroll in the API SIRE Source Inspector (Rotating Equipment) Course?
The API SIRE Exam Preparation – Source Inspector (Rotating Equipment) course from Excellence Integrity Management (EIM) is designed for engineers and inspection professionals seeking to build expertise in vendor quality surveillance and prepare for the API Individual Certification Program (ICP). This comprehensive training follows the latest API SIRE Body of Knowledge and combines theoretical concepts with practical industrial applications.
Participants learn the complete source inspection workflow, including inspection planning, Inspection & Test Plans (ITP), material verification, positive material identification (PMI), non-destructive testing (NDT), manufacturing inspection, hydrostatic and performance testing, documentation review, and final equipment acceptance.
The course provides detailed coverage of pumps, compressors, steam turbines, electric motors, gear units, lubrication systems, and associated rotating equipment while referencing internationally recognized standards including API 610, API 614, API 617, API 618, API 682, API 541, API RP 578, ASME BPVC Sections II, V, VIII and IX.
Delivered by experienced industry professionals, this instructor-led training includes live online sessions, comprehensive study notes, session recordings, practice questions, and full-length mock examinations. Whether you work for an owner-operator, EPC contractor, inspection agency, or equipment manufacturer, this programme helps you strengthen your inspection knowledge and improve your chances of successfully passing the API SIRE certification examination.
Who Should Attend?
- QA/QC Engineers
- Mechanical Engineers
- Rotating Equipment Engineers
- Inspection Engineers
- Vendor Surveillance Engineers
- Source Inspectors
- Expediters
- NDT Professionals
- Reliability Engineers
- Oil & Gas Maintenance Professionals
Key Benefits
- Complete API SIRE exam preparation
- Practical vendor inspection methodology
- Comprehensive coverage of API and ASME standards
- Real industrial case studies and examples
- Experienced industry instructor
- Live instructor interaction and doubt clearing
- Session recordings for revision
- Mock examinations and question bank
- Industry-recognized training from Excellence Integrity Management
Certifications this course prepares you for
Each guide covers the syllabus, eligibility and what the exam actually tests.