ASNT-ISQ Exam Information and Outline
Industry Sector Qualification (ISQ Oil & Gas)
Syllabus Update Checked on: November 10, 2026
ASNT-ISQ Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
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- Examination Structure
- Industry-specific knowledge examination and practical demonstration
- Oil and Gas Industry Context
- Upstream, midstream and downstream assets
- Pipelines, pressure vessels, storage tanks and piping
- Applicable Codes and Standards
- API 570, 510, 653, 1104 and ASME Section V/VIII/B31
- Damage Mechanisms
- Corrosion, erosion, cracking (SCC, HIC), fatigue
- NDT Applications in Oil & Gas
- UT thickness gauging and phased array
- Radiography of welds; MT and PT
- Advanced methods: TOFD, guided wave, ACFM
- Inspection Planning and Reporting
- Safety in Oil and Gas Facilities