Thank you for your interest in the STI SP001 AST Inspector Training Course!
The STI AST Inspector Training will enable you to:
This certification expires after five (5) years.
To see the class location or to register, click on the class date you would like to attend.
Our program times out in 30 mins, so please have your credit information ready before the registration process.
March 8-12, 2021
New Location: Hilton Washington Dulles Airport
June 21 - 25, 2021
December 6 -10, 2021
Monday-Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Daily sign-in is required. Lunch is on your own.
The exam has two parts. One part will be given Thursday afternoon and the other Friday afternoon. In order to obtain certification, you must score 80% total combined with no section under 70%.
For registration questions, please contact Tiffany Multra at 224-286-6321 or email at tmultra@steeltank.com.
For class content and requirement questions, please contact Joe Mentzer at 847-550-3831 or email at jmentzer@steeltank.com.
Course fee includes a course manual containing STI Standards and PEI RP-200 booklet. It does not include copies of standards from organizations outside STI. The presentation only hits highlights of the standards listed below and does not discuss them in detail. However, any tables from these standards needed for the exams are included in the binder. Most importantly, you will need copies of the standards in order to perform inspections.
Documentation of related experience and education is required prior to enrolling in the course. Opportunity to provide this information is provided during the registration process.
Minimum Requirements:
Related Experience:
Proof of Employment:
Tank Fabrication Standards Discussion of Steel Tank Institute, Underwriters Laboratories, and American Petroleum Institute standards and specifications for aboveground tanks.
Corrosion Basics Taking the mystery out of the natural phenomenon of corrosion. Identifying common areas of corrosion in aboveground tanks.
Inspection Techniques Demonstrating how various methods of NDT are used to identify the condition of aboveground tanks. Discussion of criteria for determination of acceptable tanks and those which require repair.
Regulatory Requirements Establishing what local, state and federal regulators expect your customers to provide to meet reporting mandates.
Fire Codes Discussion of various fire codes used int he U.S. NFPA 30, 30A, Uniform Fire Code and International Fire Code. Emphasis on how tank systems must be installed to meet the fire codes.
Valves and Piping Pressure or suction systems. Venting installation requirements. Vapor recovery systems. Appropriate materials for fueling. Use of valves per function, fire safety, isolation, etc.
Level Monitoring Level control equipment, correct installation, “sticking” the tank.
Electrical Issues Requirements of the National Electric Code relating to tank Installations.
Hands on Demonstration Priority will be given to hands on demonstrations in the classroom of each type of equipment for better understanding of how each is designed and why it must be properly installed.
STI/SPFA offers the following discounts: Early Registration, Government Employee/State Regulator, STI/SPFA Fabricator Members. The early registration discount payment must reach our office 35 days prior to the date of the class, otherwise the full amount applies. It is the responsibility of the registrant to submit payment in a timely manner. Membership description can be found at the bottom of this page.
Private, on site classes are available for groups. Contact STI/SPFA Joe Mentzer at "jmentzer@steeltank.com for a quote to perform a private class.
Registration fees include, when applicable:
Course participants are "on their own" for all meals. Note that copies of standards from organizations outside STI (such as UL and API) are not included in the registration fee.
If your company is not a member of STI/SPFA, please do not select STI/SPFA Member rates. STI/SPFA Fabricator Members are companies that pay yearly dues to STI/SPFA and typically produce steel storage tanks, field erected water tanks, pressure vessels and heat exchangers, pipe and pipelines. STI/SPFA Affiliate Members are companies that pay yearly dues to STI/SPFA and are engaged in the business of supplying components, materials, or services for fabrication of steel products.
CP and AST certificate holders do not qualify for the Fabricator Member discount.
If you are not a fabricator or supplier, but need to stay on top of the latest industry news, we also offer Industry Associate status. Download an Industry Associate Status Application for additional information.
If you would like more information about joining STI/SPFA, please contact Katie Bruce at 847-550-3833 or by email at kbruce@steeltank.com.
STI regrets that it cannot be responsible for any loss or damages incurred as a result of cancellation of a course by STI for any reason. This includes, but is not limited to, airfare penalties. Prices for courses and products are subject to change without advance notice.
Cancellations must be submitted in writing. Paid registrations canceled at least 35 calendar days in advance of the event will receive a full refund less a $50.00 service fee. Paid registrations canceled 34 to 7 calendar days before an event will receive a refund of 50% of the registration cost. No refunds or credits will be granted on cancellation request received less than 7 calendar days before an event is to begin.
Submit all written requests to Tiffany at tmultra@steeltank.com. Feel free to call 224-286-6321 with any questions or concerns.
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