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"By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail." - Ben Franklin Absolutely true. The API 510 exam is not rocket science by any means, but it is a challenging exam that requires preparation. It is not enough to be a "good inspector" you need to know what the reference documents say, and sometimes this is different from what our jurisdiction or company specs ask for. Our API 510 Exam preparation course is scheduled for December 9 - 14, 2024. That is over a month away, but there are only a few spots left before it is full. If you are writing the API 510 exam in January, this course will prepare you by providing: - detailed lessons and practice questions in the online precourse material - 6 days of live instruction via Zoom - over 2000 practice questions with immediate scoring, solutions, feedback - live Practice Exam review sessions (via Zoom) - both fixed and randomly generated Practice Exams The course link is here: https://lnkd.in/g5s_FMaY Don't leave it until the last minute. We are here to help you prepare to pass this exam with specific material, instruction, study tips and more. Follow us and Todd Smith for more information. Reach out with any questions. #api510 #api570 #api653 #api1169 #api1184 #construction #naturalgas #oilindustry #training #pipelines #oilandgasindustry #inspector #pipeline #consultants #engineering #peakoil #oilgas #energy #onlinetraining #classroomtraining #hydrocarbons #webinar #onlinecourses #qaqc #maintenance #refinery #oilandgas #ndt #qualitycontrol #nationalboard

Our November newsletter is out! Have a look here: https://lnkd.in/gvd_x5iz Sign up to get meaningful and helpful exam preparation information, course spotlights, and more. Send me your exam preparation questions too! If your question is featured I will send you a discount code for use in one of our courses. #api510 #api570 #api653 #api1169 #api1184 #construction #naturalgas #oilindustry #training #pipelines #oilandgasindustry #inspector #pipeline #consultants #engineering #peakoil #oilgas #energy #onlinetraining #classroomtraining #hydrocarbons #webinar #onlinecourses #qaqc #maintenance #refinery #oilandgas #ndt #qualitycontrol #nationalboard

API 1169 Course Book shipping out today! There is still time to get into this course. It begins next Wednesday. If you are writing the API 1169 exam in December, this course is designed to get you prepared. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gT9_pTcE Follow us, and follow Todd Smith for more course updates and information. #api510 #api570 #api653 #api1169 #api1184 #construction #naturalgas #oilindustry #training #pipelines #oilandgasindustry #inspector #pipeline #consultants #engineering #peakoil #oilgas #energy #onlinetraining #classroomtraining #hydrocarbons #webinar #onlinecourses #qaqc #maintenance #refinery #oilandgas #ndt #qualitycontrol #nationalboard

How to Prepare for an Exam (5 steps) 1. Define the goal. (e.g. Pass the API 510 exam) 2. Define the requirements for this exam. (Determine required codes, review the Body of Knowledge to learn the content of the exam and what you need to know.) 3. Learn the content of the reference documents. (For the 510 exam there is 5 Codes, 5 Recommended Practices, approximately 3000 pages of reference material) 4. Determine what will be open book and what will be closed book in the exam. (Open book content needs to be found in the documents during the exam, closed book content must be known without books during the exam.) 5. Make obligatory post showing exam results on LinkedIn thanking your network for support once you pass. I can take care of steps 2, 3 and 4 for you, you need to do steps 1 and 5. We have three options to assist you with reaching step 5. We have a 6 day webinar (delivered via Zoom.) We have evening classes (delivered via Zoom) We have an online self-study course. All courses are fully supported by me, the instructor by email or Zoom. Each course has explanatory lessons, 2000 practice questions, quizzes, randomly generated Practice Exams, and the 6 day and evening class courses have 3 live exam review sessions (via Zoom). Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/g3weKmF #api510 #api570 #api653 #api1169 #api1184 #construction #naturalgas #oilindustry #training #pipelines #oilandgasindustry #inspector #pipeline #consultants #engineering #peakoil #oilgas #energy #onlinetraining #classroomtraining #hydrocarbons #webinar #onlinecourses #qaqc #maintenance #refinery #oilandgas #ndt #qualitycontrol #nationalboard

Are you planning on writing the #api510 exam in January 2025? The deadline to apply with API is November 4th, so make sure you get the application in to them before then. Once you have that step done, we have three course options to assist you in preparing for the exam. Check them out here: https://lnkd.in/g3weKmF Follow us and follow Todd Smith for more course information. Reach out to us with any questions about registering and preparing for the API 510 exam! #api510 #api570 #api653 #api1169 #api1184 #construction #naturalgas #oilindustry #training #pipelines #oilandgasindustry #inspector #pipeline #consultants #engineering #peakoil #oilgas #energy #onlinetraining #classroomtraining #hydrocarbons #webinar #onlinecourses #qaqc #maintenance #refinery #oilandgas #ndt #qualitycontrol #nationalboard

And off they go! The course books for the October 28 - Nov. 1 2024 National Board Inservice Inspector course have been shipped out today! Going out all across Canada and into the US, we have a wide range of locations for our participants! There is still time to get into this course and complete the required pre-work. Find out more and register at this link: https://lnkd.in/gWxEUw3y #NationalBoard #inservice #inspector

Recertification quizzes and CPD hours. We are often asked about Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours and recertification requirements for API 510, 570 and 653 certifications. (Yes, all our courses offer CPD hours!) As many of you know, API requires qualified inspectors to achieve a certain number of CPD hours every 3 years to maintain their active certifications, and every 6 years to complete a 25-question quiz along with the CPD requirements. At Kinetic, we have developed specific courses to address the 3- and 6-year recertification requirements. These courses meet not only API requirements but also allow you to demonstrate to your employer that you are current and informed about the API codes and standards your certification is based on. Employers will find these courses beneficial in meeting jurisdictional QMS training requirements, as they contain a final examination that can judge participant competency and learning objectives. Currently, we offer two courses specific to your recertification needs, with one more coming soon! Our API 510 Recertification Course: https://lnkd.in/g9YjAmx8 Our API 570 Recertification Course: https://lnkd.in/gCXjCS6W Coming soon – API 653 Recertification Course. These detailed, online, self-study courses cover the API Body of Knowledge for recertification and will prepare participants to successfully write the 25-question quiz at the 6-year interval. Each participant will receive up to a maximum of 24 CPD hours, which can be used for either the 3- or 6-year interval requirements. Please note, the CPD hours from our courses are accepted by API, AWS, CWB, jurisdictions, etc. #api510 #api570 #api653 #api1169 #api1184 #construction #naturalgas #oilindustry #training #pipelines #oilandgasindustry #inspector #pipeline #consultants #engineering #peakoil #oilgas #energy #onlinetraining #classroomtraining #hydrocarbons #webinar #onlinecourses #qaqc #maintenance #refinery #oilandgas #ndt #qualitycontrol #nationalboard

How do I remember what I study or read when preparing for an exam? One question I get asked a lot is: “What is the best way to remember things that I have read/studied?” This is an important question, as all the study in the world is useless if you don’t retain what you have learned. Now, to be clear, I do not have the best memory in the world. In fact, I don’t have a good memory at all (just ask my wife). I have to work at it, so I can give suggestions, and tell you what works for me, but each person has to find their own method for retention, as no two brains are alike. These suggestions are things that are included in my course designs or discussed in our classes. 1. Active recall: a. After reading something, try to recall the key points. Doing practice questions right after a reading session will make you “use” what you have read and will go a long way in helping you remember. All our courses use this lesson-practice question design to aid in initial retention. 2. Spaced repetition: a. Review the information in a planned, progressive, and measurable way. This means scheduling a time (usually each week) to review areas you have studied. Bonus points if you have identified your weak areas and focus on these daily. Our courses all include a Study Plan that teaches you how to do structured, planned material review using the course lessons, practice questions and practice exams. It is based on the personalized Focus Report that each Practice Exam includes. 3. Teach someone else: a. If you can explain a concept to someone (who is preferably not in your industry) without resorting to technical jargon or incomplete ideas, then you likely will retain that concept. Explaining something to someone else immediately identifies any gaps in your knowledge and identifies what you need to work on. (Personal note: I use this method all the time. My poor, long-suffering wife has heard all my course instruction and exam preparation before I use it in my courses. She deserves a shout-out! Thanks for listening all these years, Marcia, you are the best!) 4. Relate it to your personal experience. a. Picture yourself doing the responsibility or task you are studying. Make it make sense in your head. Picture it from different angles and views, and work to understand more than memorize. You will find that understanding something is far more powerful than rote memorization and will often take its place. Being able to recall information in an examination setting is critical to passing any exam. I genuinely hope some of these suggestions are useful to you. I use all of them, and others in combination with each other as I study, read, and attempt to remember information. What methods do you use to remember and retain information? #api510 #api570 #api653 #api1169 #api1184 #naturalgas #oilindustry #training #pipelines #oilandgasindustry #inspector #oilgas #energy #onlinetraining #hydrocarbons #webinar #onlinecourses #nationalboard

2 weeks. That is when our NB Inservice Inspector course begins. Find out more at this link: https://lnkd.in/gWxEUw3y (And yes, there is a self-study version too.) #api510 #api570 #api653 #api1169 #api1184 #construction #naturalgas #oilindustry #training #pipelines #oilandgasindustry #inspector #pipeline #consultants #engineering #peakoil #oilgas #energy #onlinetraining #classroomtraining #hydrocarbons #webinar #onlinecourses #qaqc #maintenance #refinery #oilandgas #ndt #qualitycontrol #nationalboard

Motivation to Study: How to get it and how to keep it. (From our October Newsletter) Here are four ways that I have found to be effective in getting motivated and staying motivated for longer periods of time when I am studying for an exam or course. 1.   Break it down: a.   Make small, achievable goals. Don’t look at it as studying ALL the material for the exam. Study one part of it today. Divide it into manageable portions – e.g. study one document this week, study a different one next week. This will make the task seem a little less mountain-like and give you a sense of accomplishment as you meet each of the smaller goals you have set. b.   And don’t forget to review the progress you are making against the smaller, achievable goals. You will be surprised at how motivating it is to see your achievements over time! c.   Kinetic Course Design: All our courses are designed to be worked through one section at a time. Breaking a large amount of information into smaller, manageable sections leads to greater success for our students, better retention of information, and better passing rates in the exam. Check out what we do! 2.   Find your why: a.   Why are you studying in the first place? Likely, it is to get ahead. You are writing this exam to be more employable, get a new position, make more money, achieve a personal level of fulfilment, etc. Keep that in mind. For example, I kept a picture of my kids on my work computer and every time I was tempted to waver in my goals I was visually reminded what I was working for, and why I was studying. So put some pictures, a note, or something to remind you of your why. It will keep you going when you feel like not studying. 3.   Study Environment: a.   It is hard to study in a noisy environment with the TV on and the dog barking at the kids. If possible, find a quiet place that is comfortable to sit, and if you are like me, big enough to pace a little while you think. Turn your phone off, or at least mute the notifications for a while. And don’t try to multitask – you are not as good at it as you think. Focus on your study! b.   Personal note: I use headphones and brain.fm to enhance my focus, along with caffeine-free tea (Tazo Refresh Mint) and pick my time carefully. I study best after 10 PM, as the house is quiet, and I am less likely to be interrupted. My phone is off, and my computer is set to Do Not Disturb. You can check out brain.fm here for a free trial: https://lnkd.in/grdM-vP3 4.   Reward yourself: a.   You studied hard. Get a treat. Make time to do something you enjoy after a study session. It doesn’t have to be big, but make it something you like, so there is a positive reward after the study session. I hope these suggestions are helpful. Let me know how you maintain motivation and focus! Check out our full newsletter at this link: https://lnkd.in/gH_HPr96