| Education | Minimum Years of Experience | Description of Experience Required |
| BS or higher in engineering or technology | 1 year | Supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in API 510 |
| 2-year degree or certificate in engineering or technology | 2 years | Design, construction, repair, operation, or inspection of pressure vessels, of which one year must be in supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in API 510 |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 3 years | Design, construction, repair, operation, or inspection of pressure vessels, of which one year must be in supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in API 510 |
| No formal education | 5 or more years | Design, construction, repair, operation, or inspection of pressure vessels, of which one year must be in supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in API 510 |