API-TES Exam Preparation Class
and CSTRA Certification
March 12th thru 15th, 2012
Safety Technical and Rescue Services, LLC.
16516 El Camino Real #401., Houston, Texas 77062
(281) 479-2000 or Technical Support 832-374-6551
3-12-12 8:00am to 5:00pm
3-13-12 8:00am to 5:00pm
3-14-12 8:00am to 5:00pm
3-15-12 8:00am to 5:00pm
This third-party certification program qualifies participants as having the minimum 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.
Program is based primarily on the practices and procedures defined in API Standards 2015 and 2016.
The overall objective for this ICP 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 operations.
Like all other API's Individual Certification Programs it is a voluntary program.
Minimum Qualification Requirements for Applicants
Education, Minimum Experience & Required Skills
1. YOU MUST BE CURRENTLY REGISTERED TO TAKE THE API-TES EXAM IN ORDER TO ENROLL IN THIS COURSE!
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 1-866-717-8277 or email bsmith@idlhstars.com for more details.
BODY OF KNOWLEDGE AND REFERENCES