3 Reasons Why Getting Workers API-Certified Benefits the Entire Company
- Boost workers productivity
Studies show that workers with professional certifications are more productive. Those with certifications are better prepared and educated with the latest and most acceptable industry inspection practices. Workers certified in refractory, for example, are more knowledgeable of installation, inspection, testing and repair of refractory lining and qualified in doing so. Certified workers often work more efficiently than uncertified colleagues, and their presence can help improve the productivity of day-to-day operations.
- Encourage greater peace of mind
When workers are certified, they learn from the training the importance of adhering to certain professional and industry standards. This not only empowers them, but the higher management is able to confidently trust in the team’s capability to meet industry benchmarks. This allows a higher quality of work produced, leading to a high level of performance while maintaining safety in the workplace. This increases management’s confidence in their team and allows a greater peace of mind.
- Internationally recognised
When picking the right certification and training program, it is important to pick one that is internationally recognised. For the petroleum and petrochemical industry, American Petroleum Institute (API) certifications are the most demanded and desired credentials in the industry. When workers are API-certified, they are up to date with the latest industry practices and fully knowledgeable of the relevant industry inspection codes and standards. The company is then seen as a highly qualified company with highly skilled workers, who value add through contributions that adds to the safety and quality of plant operations.
To obtain an API 936 certification, candidates will need to pass the 936 Refractory Personnel examination. As the 936 examination covers several topics, candidates need to be well prepared to take on the questions. A lot of time and practice needs to be put in to ensure they pass the examination.
API 936 Refractory Inspection Code is a 3-day course held from 24 – 26 Sep 2018 in Kuala Lumpur, designed to prepare and train candidates for the API 936 examination. It will provide an intensive overview of on refractory installation, inspection, testing and repair in accordance with API 936 Standard. Candidates will gain an in-depth understanding on the laboratory testing procedures, be able to identify the various material qualification needed in the installation, sample preparation and surface separation requirements of the refractory system, list installation procedures and equipment and more. For more information, please visit us at http://www.opuskinetic.com/training or contact us at info@opuskinetic.com.
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