IQC TES Certification Class
and API TES Exam Preparation
IQCIA
601 Pennsylvania Ave Suite 900
Washington, D.C.
(800) 716-2761
Monday-Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
This third-party certification program qualifies participants as having the required knowledge, experience and skills needed to safely perform duties required by tank entry supervisors.
Scope of knowledge includes proper management of petroleum storage tank entry and maintenance work including tank decommissioning,isolation, ventilation, atmospheric testing and analysis, work permitting, OSHA Confined Space regulatory requirements, emergency response and tank recommisioning.
The IQC TES Program is based primarily on the practices and procedures defined in API Recommended Practices, NFPA, ACGIH and IQCIA Recommended Guidelines.
The overall objective for this IQC Program is to enhance the quality and competency of tank entry and maintenance activities, to minimize the risks of confined space hazards and to improve the overall safety performance of tank maintenance, inspections, cleaning, construction and repair operations.
Like all other API Individual Certification Programs , the IQC Certification is a voluntary program.
Minimum Qualification Requirements for Applicants
Education, Minimum Experience & Required Skills
1. YOU MUST COMPLETE THE IQC CERTIFICATION ENROLLEMENT AND APPLICATION PROCESS!
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2. BS degree in engineering or technology 1 year, Supervisory experience in confined space (AST) related activities including:
- permit issuance,
- tank entry,
- atmospheric testing,
- tank cleaning,
- tank repair
- Maintenance as described in API 2015 and 2016.
3. 2-year degree or certificate in engineering or technology 2 years Experience in confined space (AST) related activities including:
- permit issuance, tank entry,
- atmospheric testing, tank cleaning, tank repair,
- Maintenance as described in API 2015 and 2016, of which 1 year must be in Supervisor's capacity.
4. High school diploma or equivalent 5 years. Experience in confined space (AST) related activities including:
- permit issuance, tank entry
- atmospheric testing, tank cleaning, tank repair and
- maintenance as described in API 2015 and 2016, of which 1 year must be in Supervisor's capacity
Call us at 800-716-2761 or email info@iqcia.org for more details.
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