API 653 – Tank Inspection, Repair & Alteration (Exam Prep)

The API 653 – Tank Inspection, Repair & Alteration (Exam Prep) training course is a comprehensive program designed for professionals working in the storage tank industry. It equips participants with the knowledge and skills required to perform inspections, repairs, alterations, and maintenance of aboveground storage tanks in compliance with API standards. This training provides a thorough understanding of tank design, materials, corrosion mechanisms, and inspection techniques. Participants will also learn to apply fitness-for-service assessments, evaluate structural integrity, and implement preventive maintenance strategies. Through a combination of theoretical lessons, practical exercises, and real-life case studies, the course prepares attendees for the API 653 certification exam. By the end of the program, professionals will be able to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant tank operations while enhancing their technical competence and career opportunities in tank inspection, maintenance, and management.

• Ensure compliance with API and industry standards

• Reduce operational risks and prevent tank failures

• Increase reliability and lifespan of storage tanks

• Improve workforce competence and safety awareness

• Strengthen organizational reputation and stakeholder confidence

• Optimize maintenance and repair planning, reducing costs

• Gain comprehensive knowledge of tank inspection, repair, and alteration

• Improve technical skills in corrosion assessment and structural evaluation

• Apply industry standards and best practices confidently

• Enhance career prospects in tank maintenance and inspection

• Develop problem-solving and decision-making capabilities

• Prepare effectively for API 653 certification exam

Duration: 5 days
Format: Classroom / Online / Blended