API 936 Refractory Personnel Certification

API 936 REFRACTORY

PERSONNEL CERTIFICATION

API 936 | REFRACTORY PERSONNEL CERTIFICATION

Certified expertise for refractory installation, inspection, testing, and repair — helping ensure quality, reliability, and compliance across critical industrial applications.

API 936 Certified

Qualified Refractory
Personnel

Quality Focused

Inspection &
QA/QC

Technical Expertise

Installation • Testing •
Repair

Industrial Experience

Critical Process
Equipment

ABOUT API 936

Expertise That Protects Critical Refractory Systems

API 936 Refractory Personnel Certification is designed to identify personnel with the knowledge required for the installation, inspection, testing, and repair of refractory linings.

Refractory systems play a critical role in protecting industrial equipment from extreme temperatures and demanding operating conditions. Proper quality control and inspection help ensure that refractory materials are installed and tested according to applicable requirements.

What Does API 936 Cover?

Quality Control

Quality control principles for refractory installation and inspection.

Physical Property Requirements

Understanding required refractory material properties and performance.

Inspection Documentation

Proper inspection records, documentation, and quality reporting.

Material Qualification Testing

Evaluation and testing of refractory materials before installation.

Applicator Qualification

Understanding qualification requirements for refractory applicators.

Installation

Inspection and control of refractory installation activities.

As-Installed Testing

Testing and verification after refractory installation.

Post-Installation

Quality checks and assessment following installation and testing.

Why API 936 Certification Matters

Qualified Knowledge. Better Refractory Quality.

Quality Assurance

Supports consistent quality control throughout refractory installation.

Technical Competence

Demonstrates knowledge of refractory materials, installation, inspection, and testing.

Industry Recognition

Helps identify personnel who meet the knowledge expectations of the API 936 program.

Reliable Inspection

Supports better monitoring of refractory work and quality requirements.

What Does a Refractory Inspector Do?

✓ Review refractory materials and documentation
✓ Monitor installation activities
✓ Verify applicable quality requirements
✓ Support material qualification testing
✓ Monitor testing procedures
✓ Review as-installed conditions
✓ Maintain inspection documentation
✓ Support post-installation quality verification

$Refractory Inspector$

API 936 Exam at a Glance

Exam Type

API 936 Refractory Personnel Certification

Scored Questions

Pretest Questions

Exam Duration

3 Hours 15 Minutes

Format

Closed-book / Multiple Choice

Certification Term

3 Years

API 936 Refractory Personnel

Certification No. 113247

QCI – Refractory Inspection & Quality Control

API 936 Certified

Specialization

✓ Refractory Inspection
✓ Quality Control
✓ Installation Supervision
✓ Testing & Documentation

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Frequently Asked Questions

API 936 certification demonstrates knowledge of the requirements and practices associated with refractory lining installation, inspection, quality control, testing, and documentation.

API 936 covers key areas including quality control, physical property requirements, inspection documentation, material qualification testing, applicator qualification, installation, as-installed testing, and post-installation quality verification.

The API 936 certification term shown in the project information is 3 years.

The exam format shown in the provided project information is closed-book and multiple choice.

Certified refractory personnel can apply their knowledge to refractory inspection, quality control, installation supervision, testing, and related documentation activities within the scope of their qualifications and project requirements.

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