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API-SIEE Exam Syllabus

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Before starting your API-SIEE exam preparation, it is recommended to review the complete API Source Inspector Electrical Equipment exam syllabus and carefully go through the exam objectives listed below. Once you understand the exam structure and objectives, you should practice using our free API-SIEE questions. We also provide premium API-SIEE practice test, fully updated according to the latest exam objectives, to help you accurately assess your preparedness for the actual exam.

API-SIEE Exam Objectives

Section Objectives
Terms and Definitions
  • Covers key terminology used in source inspection to ensure clear communication and understanding across all inspection activities.
  • Focuses on standard definitions related to inspection processes, documentation, and responsibilities.
  • Helps inspectors interpret requirements correctly by aligning with official API language and concepts.
Source Inspection Management Program
  • Explains how to plan, organize, and manage source inspection activities throughout a project lifecycle.
  • Includes coordination with vendors, scheduling inspections, and ensuring compliance with project and quality requirements.
  • Emphasizes documentation, reporting, and continuous monitoring to maintain inspection effectiveness.
Equipment Risk Assessment
  • Development of a Source Inspection Project Plan
  • Development of Inspection and Test Plans
  • Report Review
Source Inspection Performance
  • Inspector Conduct and Safety
  • Review of Project Documents
  • Report Writing Nonconformance/Deviations
Examination Methods, Tools and Equipment
  • Dimensional Inspections
  • Visual Inspections
  • Typical Electrical Testing Techniques
  • Functional Testing
  • Surface Preparation/Coatings Inspections 
Electrical Skid Mounted Equipment
  • Electrical Equipment for Hazardous (Classified) Locations
  • Purged and Pressurized in a (Classified) Location
  • Cable Support Systems
  • Equipment Grounding
  • AC Control Wiring
  • Industry Codes and Standards
  • Materials of Construction 
Liquid-Immersed Transformers
  • Design and Construction
  • Industry Codes and Standards
Switchgear (Low & Medium Voltage)
  • Design and Construction
  • Ratings Interlocks
  • LV Switchgear Grounding
  • LV AC Switchgear Grounding
  • Wiring
  • Housing Frames and Enclosure Compartment
  • Switchgear Section Compartments
  • Switchgear Compartment Doors
  • Bus Compartment
  • Circuit Breakers
  • Electric Tie Breakers
  • Current Transformers
  • Voltage Transformers
  • Control Power Transformers
  • Metering
Motor Control Centers (Low to Medium Voltage)
  • Design and Construction Standards
  • Materials of Construction
  • Enclosures Types
  • Circuit Breakers
  • Amp Capacity
  • Main Feeder Cable Entry Compartment
  • Ground Bus
  • Main Isolating Switch
Electrical Induction Motors
  • Design and Construction Standards
  • Materials of Construction
  • Motor Testing 
Electrical Inspection Tools and Test Equipment
  • Understanding the proper use and selection of electrical testing tools such as multimeters, insulation testers, and clamp meters.
  • Knowledge of calibration, maintenance, and verification of test equipment to ensure reliable results.
  • Applying tools correctly in field inspections to measure voltage, current, resistance, and insulation integrity.
Official Information https://www.api.org/products-and-services/individual-certification-programs/certifications/apisiee