API 1169EXAM & TRAINING OVERVIEWCFR Leadership Conference – Houston, TXFebruary 13th, 2018

1. 1169 Past, Present, Future

2. Getting Certified

3. Training Overview

4. Interactive Quiz

5. Q & A

AGENDA

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PART 11169 PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE

1169 StandardRecommended Practice for Basic Inspection Requirements — New Pipeline Construction

An API standard that covers the basic requirements and associated references needed to perform inspection activities safely and effectively during construction of new onshore pipelines.

STANDARD VS CERTIFICATION

1169 CertificationPipeline Construction Inspector Certification

An API certification that provides the industry with a standardized process for certifying individuals who perform pipeline construction inspection activities. The certification uses both experience verification and testing, to identify inspectors who can perform according to industry standards and best practices.

Elevated attention to pipeline failures…

• Enbridge Crude Oil LeakWisconsin - January 24th, 2003

• Williams Gas ExplosionVirginia - September 14th, 2008

• PG&E Gas ExplosionCalifornia - September 9th, 2010

• Colonial Pipeline FireAlabama - October 31st, 2016

...lack of public/regulatory confidence in operators and pipeline const. practices.

WHY WAS THE STANDARD CREATED?

1169 CertificationPipeline Construction Inspector Certification

An API certification that provides the industry with a standardized process for certifying individuals who perform pipeline construction inspection activities. The certification uses both experience verification and testing, to identify inspectors who can perform according to industry standards and best practices.

March 1919API Founded

Promotes safety across the industry through research, statistics, standards, and certification.

January 1989API ICP Program Established

Provides the industry an independent way to evaluate the knowledge and experience of inspection personnel.

API 1169 DEVELOPMENT

July 2013API RP 1169 Released

API Pipeline Standards Task Group releases the first edition of API 1169.

November 2014API 1169 Certification Exam Released

API begins offering the 1169 exam as part of itsIndividual Certification Program (ICP). The exam iscomputer-based, 3-hours, 100 questions, and closed-book.

GROWTH IN API 1169 CERTIFICATION

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Nov 1556.9%

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Jun 1697.9%

Jul 1681.9%

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Jan 1778.1%

Apr 1779.1%

Aug 1775.4%

Oct 1773.9%

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GROWTH IN API 1169 CERTIFICATION

Fastest Growing API Certification

2,875 Candidates in 2017(more than any other certification)

“We see a slump in basic certifications (510, 570, 653), while we see tremendous growth for the 1169 program (over 400% from 2015)”.

“1169 certificates are currently focused in North America.”

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REGULATORY DRIVERS

Recent proposals to change OQ rule criteria signal that regulators are eager to improve oversight of construction activities in new pipeline construction.

DRIVERS OF GROWTH

INDUSTRY DRIVERS

Major pipeline trade organizations have committed to enhancing quality of new construction by standardizing the baseline of pipeline inspector certification across the US & Canada.

(b) For the purpose of this subpart, a covered task is an activity, identified by the operator that:(1) Is performed on a pipeline facility(2) Is an operations or maintenance task including those conducted during an emergency

response or is a construction task or an integrity management task;(3) Is performed as a requirement of this part; and(4) Affect the operation or integrity of the pipeline.

...This broader rule, proposed June 1st, 2016, may require task list revisions which include new construction tasks. Final action on the proposal has been delayed.

REGULATORY DRIVERS – NEW CONSTRUCTION REQ

“The boards of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, the INGAA Foundation Inc., the Canadian Energy Pipeline Association and the CEPA Foundation...have voted to endorse a program to ensure all pipeline inspectors doing work for their member companies are certified by 2018”

INDUSTRY DRIVERS – TRADE GROUP COMMITMENTS

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PART 2GETTING CERTIFIED

Requirements are based on work experience within the last 20 years:

• Inspection Experience(Pipeline or General Oil & Gas)

• Non-Inspection Pipeline Experience

• General Oil & Gas Industry Experience

• Other Heavy Industry Experience

Candidates submit documentation of education/certification and employment references for verification.

API 1169 certification is valid for a 3 years.

WHO IS QUALIFIED TO TAKE THE EXAM?

EXPERIENCE + EDUCATION

6 Testing Windows

Candidates may test only during approved “windows”. Application deadlines are typically 2-months prior to the beginning of the test window.

300 Test Sites

Candidates may complete the exam at any Prometric Test Center.

$400 ($300 for API Members)

Fees are due at the time of application. The reschedule/retest fee is $150. Application fees do not include the cost of API standards from the 1169 Body of Knowledge.

EXAM SCHEDULE, LOCATION, AND COST

10%General Quality

Principles

• Basic Inspection Principles

• Records Management

• Document Control

• Non-Conformance Handling

• Root Cause Analysis

• Calibration

• Material Preservation & Handling

EXAM SCOPE

50%Pipeline

ConstructionInspection

• Clearing, Grading, Ditching

• Stringing

• Pipe Bending

• Coating & Welding Basics

• Lowering-In

• Backfill & Tie-Ins

• Pressure Testing

• Cathodic Protection

• Cleanup & As-Builts

• Boring & HDD Basics

25%Pipeline

Construction Safety

• Permitting

• Rigging Protocol

• Job Safety Analysis

• Hazard Recognition

• Confined Spaces

• Elevated Work Surfaces

• Excavation Safety

• PPE

• LOTO

• Specialized Inspections

15%Pipeline Construction

Environmental Protection

• Environmental Protection Plans

• Waste Handling

• Erosion Controls

• Soil & Stormwater Handling

• Environmental Hazards

• Documentation Requirements

• Upland & Wetland Requirements

• Bank Stabilization

All questions on the exam are derived from the API 1169 Body of Knowledge...

• API 1169 - Basic Inspection Requirements - New Pipeline Construction [Entire Document]

• API Q1 - Specification for Quality Programs [Entire Document]

• ANSI Z49.1 - Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes [4 Sections Only]

• API 1110 - Pressure Testing of Steel Pipelines [Entire Document]

• CGA (Common Ground Alliance) Best Practices [Entire Document]

• INGAA Construction Safety Guidelines [Entire Document]

• API 1104, Welding of Pipeline and Related Facilities [9 Sections Only]

• ISO 9000 - Quality Management Systems - Fundamentals & Vocabulary [Definitions Only]

• CEPA/INGAA Practical Guide for Pipeline Construction Inspectors [Entire Document]

BODY OF KNOWLEDGE

Some documents are available to candidates during the exam...

• 49 CFR 192 & 195, Transportation of Natural and Other Gas (192) or Hazardous Liquids (195) by Pipeline

• 29 CFR 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards

• 29 CFR 1926, Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

• 49 CFR 172, Hazardous Materials Table

• 33 CFR 321, Permits for Dams and Dikes in Navigable Waters of the US

• 49 CFR 300, National Oil and Hazardous Subs. Pollution Cont. Plan

• FERC, Wetland and Waterbody Construction and Mitigation Procedures

• FERC, Upland Erosion Control, Revegetation, and Maintenance Plan

• 50 CFR 21, Migratory Bird Permits

• 33 USC Chapter 9, Protection of Navigable Waters

• Endangered Species Act of 1973

BODY OF KNOWLEDGE

Recommended reading, but not required for the exam...

• ASME B31.4, Pipeline Transportation Systems for Liquids and Slurries

• ASME B31.8, Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems

BODY OF KNOWLEDGE

• Specialization vs Broad Knowledge• Company vs Minimum Industry Requirements• Test Center Environment & Computer-Testing Interface• Exam Question Wording

COMMON CHALLENGES

COMMON CHALLENGES – SPECIALIZATION VS BROAD KNOWLEDGE

Most API 1169 candidates have expert knowledge in several phases of construction…

COMMON CHALLENGES – SPECIALIZATION VS BROAD KNOWLEDGE

The 1169 exam tests basic knowledge in all phases of pipeline construction…

Candidates are usually oriented to their Company requirements, which are often different, and more stringent, than industry minimums tested on the exam…

49 CFR 195.248 & 250…

TEP 3-13-1…

COMMON CHALLENGES – COMPANY VS MINIMUM INDUSTRY REQ

COMMON CHALLENGES – TESTING ENVIRONMENT & INTERFACE

• Use of unfamiliar acronyms

When product does not satisfy MAC, which of the following must be met in order to release the nonconforming product under concession?

Which of the following factors are not covered by MOC?

• Questions that appear to have multiple correct answers

What must be removed from the ROW during cleanup activities?a) boulders c) all material not native to the siteb) construction debris d) temporary fences and barricades

• Questions that appear to be project-specific

When excavated material is not suitable for backfill, who must approve imported padding materials?

COMMON CHALLENGES – OVERCOMING

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PART 3TRAINING OVERVIEW

API 1169, ISO 9000, and API Q1 are full of quality management acronyms…

• QMS – Quality Management System• MOC – Management of Change• RCA – Root Cause Analysis• MAC – Manufacturing Acceptance Criteria

Key areas of understanding include…

• What is a nonconformance and how is it different from an identified deficiency?• How can a nonconformance be addressed by an organization?• What is the difference between Quality Control and Quality Assurance?• What is the difference between a Corrective and Preventive Action?• How does RP 1169 define the inspector’s roles and responsibilities?

GENERAL QUALITY TOPICS (10%) – KNOW YOUR TERMS

ISO 9000, Section 3.3.6…

Checklists, audits, and company standards are all forms of what?a) quality control c) quality manualsb) quality assurance d) quality plans

API 1169 Section 4.4…

In some cases, inspectors are required to implement which of the following?a) supervision of the work c) management reviewb) cost control measures d) nonconforming product

ISO 9000, Section 3.8.12...

Verification is defined as confirmation through the provision of what?a) traceability c) objective evidenceb) qualified personnel d) daily

GENERAL QUALITY TOPICS (10%) – EXAMPLE QUESTIONS

Learn to use the digital reference material!

• Many safety-related questions are drawn directly from OSHA 1910 & 1926• Familiarity with the “exam-specific” version is critical• PDF “find” feature is disabled• Table of contents “links” are extremely useful

SAFETY TOPICS (25%) – USING REFERENCES

OSHA 1910

• Flammable vs. combustible Liquids

• Filter lens requirements for welding

• Confined space requirements

• Respirator requirements

• Types

• Fit testing

• APFs

• Requirements for IDLH atmospheres

29 CFR 1910.pdf

SAFETY TOPICS (25%) – OSHA TOPICS

OSHA 1926

• Flammable liquid storage

• Requirements for slings, wire ropes, hooks, chains, etc.

• Scaffolding

• Fall protection

• Excavation requirements

• Competent person & inspection

• Soil classification

• Protective systems

• Storage of explosives

29 CFR 1926.pdf

OSHA 1910.146(e)(6)…

For confined spaces, the employer shall retain each canceled entry permit for at least what period?a) 1 year c) 3 yearsb) 2 years d) 6 months

OSHA 1926 Subpart P, App A…

Type B soil includes all of the following except what?a) silt loam c) stable rockb) silt d) angular gravel

OSHA 1910.134(h)(3)(i)(B)...

Emergency respirators must be inspected at least how often?a) monthly c) weeklyb) annually d) daily

SAFETY TOPICS (25%) – REFERENCE QUESTIONS

Many safety answers can be found in a digital reference document, but not all…

INGAA Natural Gas Pipeline Crossing Guidelines...

Per INGAA, what is the minimum required distance between pressure test personnel and the test segment? a) 50’ c) 25’b) 150’ d) 100’

OSHA 1910 & 1926 topics are reference questions……Welding & NDE (Z49) or Pressure Testing (INGAA) topics are not

SAFETY TOPICS (25%) – NON-REFERENCE QUESTIONS

Digital reference material is even more important for environmental topics…

• 49 CFR 192 & 195, Transportation of Natural and Other Gas (192) or Hazardous Liquids (195) by Pipeline

• 29 CFR 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards

• 29 CFR 1926, Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

• 49 CFR 172, Hazardous Materials Table

• 33 CFR 321, Permits for Dams and Dikes in Navigable Waters of the US

• 49 CFR 300, National Oil and Hazardous Subs. Pollution Cont. Plan

• FERC, Wetland and Waterbody Construction and Mitigation Procedures

• FERC, Upland Erosion Control, Revegetation, and Maintenance Plan

• 50 CFR 21, Migratory Bird Permits

• 33 USC Chapter 9, Protection of Navigable Waters

• Endangered Species Act of 1973

ENVIRONMENTAL (15%) – USING REFERENCES

FERC Upland Erosion Control, Revegetation, and Maintenance Plan, (II)(B)(13)…

Temporary erosion controls must be inspected at what interval? a) on a daily basis in areas of active construction or equipment operationb) on a weekly basis in areas with no construction or equipment operation c) within 24 hours of each 0.5 inch of rainfalld) all of these

FERC Wetland and Waterbody Construction & Mitigation Procedures, (V)(B)(1)(b)…

What is the time window for construction involving coolwater fisheries?a) June 1 through September 30b) September 30 through November 30c) November 30 through June 1d) June 1 through November 30

ENVIRONMENTAL (15%) – EXAMPLE QUESTIONS

• Questions cover every phase of pipeline construction

• Expect less emphasis on areas covered by other industry certifications. Test questions on these topics will cover basic, general requirements only:

• Welding• Corrosion Control• Blasting• HDD

• Expect questions on tasks and terminology associated with each phase of construction:

• Inclination & azimuth = HDD• Verification of sideboom spacing = Lowering-In• Permanent record of temperature vs. time = Pressure Testing

CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION (50%) – TESTING THE BASICS

INGAA’s Practical Guide is a good free reference for the typical, general requirements associated with each phase of construction…

CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION (50%) – RESOURCES

The Phillips 66 Pipeline CBTs are another good resource for this portion of the exam, with modules broken down according to the phases of the pipeline project…

CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION (50%) – RESOURCES

INGAA Practical Guide, Table 105…

Which of the following is a typical requirement for lowering-in activities? a) ensure that alignment deflections don't exceed 3°b) ensure that pipe never swings or rubs against trench walls c) ensure that pipe coating is holiday tested immediately after it is lowered into the trenchd) ensure that workers are in place between the pipe and the trench to facilitate smooth lowering

API RP 1169, Section 5.8…

Which of the following should be determined prior to moving pipe?a) the location of the longitudinal weld versus the neutral axis of the bendb) depth of cover requirements according to expected land usec) ambient temperature versus dew pointd) boom height versus the height of nearby power lines

CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION (50%) – EXAMPLE QUESTIONS

Candidates have access to abridged versions of 49 CFR 192 & 195 on the exam…

49 CFR 192.327...

What depth of cover is required for gas pipelines in unpopulated areas in normal soil conditions?a) 24” c) 36’b) 30” d) 48’

Some construction topics are available in these documents…• Depth of cover• Line markers• Bending• Miter joints

…know what’s available to you in the digital references!

CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION (50%) – REFERENCE QUESTIONS

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PART 4INTERACTIVE QUIZ – KAHOOT!

2018 Prep Courses @ HFS(online self-study available year round)

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