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COURSE OVERVIEW EE0198
API SIEE: Source Inspector - Electrical Equipment
(API Exam Preparation Training)
Course Title
API SIEE: Source Inspector - Electrical Equipment
(API Exam Preparation Training)
Course Date/Venue
December 07-11, 2025/Boardroom 1, Elite Byblos
Hotel Al Barsha, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE
Exam Window: TBA
Exam Venue: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al-Khobar,
Jeddah, Kuwait, Amman, Beirut, Cairo, Manama &
Muscat. Participant has the option to attend at any
of the above cities
Exam Registration Closing Date: TBA
Course Reference
EE0198
Course Duration/Credits
Five days/4.0 CEUs/40 PDHs
Course Description
This practical and highly-interactive course includes
practical sessions and exercises where participants
carryout welding inspection. Theory learnt in the class will
be applied using our state-of-the-art simulators.
This course is designed to provide delegates with a detailed
and up-to-date overview of API Source Inspector Electrical
Equipment (SIEE) (API Exam Preparation Training). It covers
the principles of quality management systems, documentation,
records and supplier/vendor quality surveillance; the basic
electrical safety, relevant electrical standards, certification and
markings; the technical documentation, checklists and
reporting; the electrical components and visual inspection
techniques; and the continuity testing and insulation resistance
measurements.
During this interactive course, participants will learn the
junction boxes and control panels, electrical systems,
distribution panels, boards, grounding and bonding; the types
and applications of transformers and testing and fault analysis;
the switchgear and motor control centers, electric (over 500
HP) and protective devices and systems; the advanced
electrical testing techniques, high-pot testing, partial discharge
measurement and thermographic inspections; the failure
analysis and troubleshooting, electrical installation inspection
and preventive maintenance and reliability; the ATEX/IECEX
requirements and hazardous areas classification; and the
relevant standards and regulatory and legal requirements.
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Course Objectives
Upon the successful completion of this course, each participant will be able to:-
• Get prepared for the next API SIEE exam and have enough knowledge and skills to
pass such exam in order to get the API SIEE certification
• Discuss the principles of quality management systems and manage documentation,
records and supplier/vendor quality surveillance
• Explain basic electrical safety and relevant electrical standards including certification
and markings
• Develop an inspection plan and review technical documentation, checklists and
reporting
• Identify the electrical components covering cables, wiring, connections and
terminations
• Carryout visual inspection techniques, continuity testing and insulation resistance
measurements
• Test and verify junction boxes and control panels as well as recognize electrical
systems, distribution panels, boards, grounding and bonding
• Identify the types and applications of transformers and apply testing and fault analysis
• Recognize switchgear and motor control centers, electric (over 500 HP) and protective
devices and systems
• Apply advanced electrical testing techniques covering high-pot testing, partial
discharge measurement and thermographic inspections
• Carryout failure analysis and troubleshooting, electrical installation inspection and
preventive maintenance and reliability
• Discuss ATEX/IECEX requirements, classify hazardous areas and inspect hazardous
areas equipment
• Review relevant standards like the API, IEEE, IEC and others as well as interpret and
apply standards in inspection and discuss regulatory and legal requirements
Exclusive Smart Training Kit - H-STK®
Participants of this course will receive the exclusive “Haward Smart
Training Kit” (H-STK®). The H-STK® consists of a comprehensive set of
technical content which includes electronic version of the course
materials conveniently saved in a Tablet PC.
Who Should Attend
This course provides an overview of all significant aspects and considerations of API
source inspector electrical equipment (SIEE) for electrical inspectors, quality control
professionals, engineers, and technicians who are involved in the inspection, testing, and
certification of electrical equipment. This includes those who work in industries such as oil
and gas, power generation, petrochemical, and aerospace, among others and those who
are interested in becoming certified API SIEE inspectors, or those who are required to
have this certification as part of their job responsibilities, should attend these courses.
Additionally, individuals who are seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in the area
of electrical equipment inspection may also find these courses beneficial.
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Exam Eligibility & Structure
Exam Candidates shall have the following minimum pre-requisites:-
Years of
Education Experience Required
Experience
• Electrical inspection experience
• Non-inspection electrical experience
High School Diploma/GED • General inspection with some electrical
5 years
(equivalent) experience
• Journeymen and Master Electrician would
qualify under 5 years
• Electrical inspection experience
High School Diploma/GED • Non-inspection electrical experience
3 years
(equivalent) + SIFE or SIRE • General inspection with some electrical
experience
4-year Military Experience • Electrical inspection experience
• Non-inspection electrical experience
(Dishonorable discharge disqualifies 3 years
credit) • General inspection with some electrical
experience
• Electrical inspection experience
2-year Electrical/Electronic • Non-inspection electrical experience
3 years
Technology degree/certificate • General inspection with some electrical
experience
4-year Military Experience with 2 • Electrical inspection experience
years of Electrical/Electronic MOS
• Non-inspection electrical experience
(Military operations specialty code) 2 years
(Dishonorable discharge disqualifies • General inspection with some electrical
credit) experience
• Electrical inspection experience
BS in Electrical/Electronic • Non-inspection electrical experience
2 years
Engineering • General inspection with some electrical
experience
1. Electrical Inspection - Oil & Gas, power, nuclear, military, commercial, residential, utility, industrial
inspection
• Electrical skid mounted equipment
• Transformers
• Switchgears
• Medium voltage switchgears
• Electrical induction motors 500 HP and larger
2. Non-inspection Electrical Experience - Oil & Gas, power, nuclear, military, commercial, residential,
utility, industrial experience
• Electricians working in power plants including nuclear, fossil fuels and renewables
• Electrical engineers and technicians with manufacturing, construction, maintenance or
commissioning experience, with a focus on electrical/industrial power
• Licensed Electrical Journeyman
• Licensed Master Electrician
• Experience working with transformers and switchgears
o Includes: Traction Power Technician, Substation Engineer, Relay Engineer/Technician,
Groundman, Electrical-Industrial Journeyman, Electrical Testing & Commissioning
Specialist
o Excludes: Lineman, Power Line Technician, Journeyman Lineman, Line Installers and
Repairers, unassigned lineman (UAL), Line Mechanic
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3. General Inspection with some Electrical Experience - skid packages, definable experience with
electrical
• Source Inspectors of Fixed or Rotating Equipment with Electrical Experience
Required Codes & Standards
Listed below are the effective editions of the publications required for this exam for the
date(s) shown above. Each participant must purchase these documents separately
and have them available for use during the class as their cost is not included in the
course fees:-
API Documents
• Guide for Source Inspection and Quality Surveillance of Electrical Equipment
− Entire document is subject to testing.
• API Recommended Practice 540, Electrical Installations in Petroleum Processing Plants, 4th
Edition, April 1999, Reaffirmed August 2013
− Only Sections 1, 2 and 8 are subject to testing.
• API Standard 541, Form-wound Squirrel Cage Induction Motors- 375 kW (500 Horsepower) and
Larger, 5th Edition, December 2014, Reaffirmed May 2021
− Entire document is subject to testing with the exception of the annexes.
• API Recommended Practice 14F, Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Electrical Systems
for Fixed and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities for Unclassified and Class 1, Division 1 and
Division 2 Locations, 6th Edition, October 2018
− Entire document is subject to testing.
• API Recommended Practice 14FZ, Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Electrical Systems
for Fixed and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities for Unclassified and Class I, Zone 0, Zone 1,
and Zone 2 Locations, 2nd Edition, Reaffirmed April 2020
− Only Sections 1, 3 and 6 are subject to testing
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
• IEEE 141, Recommended Practice for Electric Power Distribution for Industrial Plants, 1993
Edition, 1993
− Only Sections 1 and 10 are subject to testing
• IEEE 841, Standard for Petroleum and Chemical Industry--Premium-Efficiency, Severe-Duty,
Totally Enclosed Squirrel Cage Induction Motors from 0.75 kW to 370 kW (1 hp to 500 hp), 2021
Edition, May 2021
− Only Sections 1, 5, 6, 8, 9 and 10 and Annex 1 are subject to testing
• IEEE C37.20.1a, Metal-Enclosed Low-Voltage (1000 V ac and below, 3200 V dc and below)
Power Circuit Breaker Switchgear – Amendment 1: Control and Secondary Circuits and Devices,
and All Wiring, 2020 Edition, May 2020
− Only Sections 5-7 are subject to testing
• ANSI/IEEE C37.20.3, Metal-Enclosed Interrupter Switchgear (1 kV–38 kV), 2013 Edition,
December 2013
− Only Section 7 is subject to testing
• ANSI/IEEE C57.12.00, General Requirements for Liquid-Immersed Distribution, Power, and
Regulating Transformers, 2021 Edition, January 2022
− Only Sections 4-6 and 9 are subject to testing.
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National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
• NEMA ICS 1, Industrial Control and Systems: General Requirements, 2000 Edition, Reaffirmed
2015
− Sections 1 through 8 and Annex A are subject to testing. All other annexes are excluded
• NEMA ICS 2, Controllers, Contactors and Overload Relays Rated 600 V, 2000 Edition,
Reaffirmed 2020
− Sections 1, 6 8 & 9 are subject to testing
• NEMA ICS 3, Medium Voltage Controllers Rated 2,001 to 7,200 V AC, 2005 Edition, Reaffirmed
2010
− Entire document issubject to testing.
• NEMA ICS 19, Diagrams, Device Designations and Symbols, 2002 Edition, Reaffirmed 2022
− Entire document is subject to testing
• NEMA MG-1, Motors and Generators, 2021 Edition
− Only Section 1 (Parts 1 and 7), Section III (Part 20) and Section IV (Part 30) are subject to
testing
International Electrical Testing Association (NETA)
• NETA ATS, Standard for Acceptance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power Equipment and
Systems, May 2017
− Only Sections 4, 5 and 7 are subject to testing.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
• NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2020 Edition
− Chapters 1 through 4, and Chapter 5, Sections 500-506 are subject to testing
• NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, 2021 Edition
− Only the Introduction and Chapter 1 and Chapter 3, sections 300-340 are subject to testing.
Note: API and ASME publications are copyrighted material. Photocopies of API and
ASME publications are not permitted.
In an unlikely event, the course instructor may modify the above training methodology
before or during the course for technical reasons.
Training Fee
US$ 7,500 per Delegate + VAT.
Exam Fee
US$ 635 per Delegate + VAT.
Training Methodology
All our Courses are including Hands-on Practical Sessions using equipment, State-of-
the-Art Simulators, Drawings, Case Studies, Videos and Exercises. The courses include
the following training methodologies as a percentage of the total tuition hours:-
30% Lectures
20% Practical Workshops & Work Presentations
30% Hands-on Practical Exercises & Case Studies
20% Simulators (Hardware & Software) & Videos
In an unlikely event, the course instructor may modify the above training methodology
before or during the course for technical reasons.
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API Certificate(s)
(1) API-SIEE certificate will be issued to participants who have successfully passed the API-
SIEE examination.
(2) Official Transcript of Records will be provided to the successful delegates with the
equivalent number of ANSI/IACET accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
earned during the course.
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Certificate Accreditations
Haward’s certificates are accredited by the following international accreditation
organizations: -
● British Accreditation Council (BAC)
Haward Technology is accredited by the British Accreditation Council for
Independent Further and Higher Education as an International Centre.
Haward's certificates are internationally recognized and accredited by the British
Accreditation Council (BAC). BAC is the British accrediting body responsible for
setting standards within independent further and higher education sector in the UK
and overseas. As a BAC-accredited international centre, Haward Technology meets
all of the international higher education criteria and standards set by BAC.
● The International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training
(IACET - USA)
Haward Technology is an Authorized Training Provider by the International
Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 2201 Cooperative Way,
Suite 600, Herndon, VA 20171, USA. In obtaining this authority, Haward Technology
has demonstrated that it complies with the ANSI/IACET 2018-1 Standard which is
widely recognized as the standard of good practice internationally. As a result of our
Authorized Provider membership status, Haward Technology is authorized to offer
IACET CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET 2018-1 Standard.
Haward Technology’s courses meet the professional certification and continuing
education requirements for participants seeking Continuing Education Units
(CEUs) in accordance with the rules & regulations of the International Accreditors for
Continuing Education & Training (IACET). IACET is an international authority that
evaluates programs according to strict, research-based criteria and guidelines. The
CEU is an internationally accepted uniform unit of measurement in qualified courses
of continuing education.
Haward Technology Middle East will award 4.0 CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
or 40 PDHs (Professional Development Hours) for participants who completed the
total tuition hours of this program. One CEU is equivalent to ten Professional
Development Hours (PDHs) or ten contact hours of the participation in and
completion of Haward Technology programs. A permanent record of a participant’s
involvement and awarding of CEU will be maintained by Haward Technology.
Haward Technology will provide a copy of the participant’s CEU and PDH Transcript
of Records upon request.
Accommodation
Accommodation is not included in the course fees. However, any accommodation
required can be arranged at the time of booking.
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Course Instructor(s)
This course will be conducted by the following instructor(s). However, we have the right
to change the course instructor(s) prior to the course date and inform participants
accordingly:
Mr. Ahmed Alaa, MSc, BSc, API-SIEE is a Senior Electrical &
Instrumentation Engineer with extensive years of experience
within the Oil, Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery & Power industries.
His expertise widely covers in the areas of API Source Inspector
Electrical Equipment, Electrical Equipment Inspection, HV/MV
Cable Splicing, Cable & Over Head Power Line, HV/MV
Switchgear, HV Cable Design, Cable Splicing & Termination, High
Voltage Electrical Safety, Medium & High Voltage Equipment, High Voltage
Circuit Breaker Inspection & Repair, High Voltage Power System, HV Equipment
Inspection & Maintenance, HV Switchgear Operation & Maintenance, Resin / Heat
Shrink & Cold Shrink Joints, HV/LV Equipment, LV & HV Electrical System, LV,
MV & HV Cable Installations & Properties, ORHVS for Responsible and Authorized
Person High Voltage Regulation, Transformers Maintenance, inspections & repairs,
Commissioning of LV & HV Equipment, Electrical Transient Analysis Program
(ETAP), Programmable Logic Control (PLC), PLC for Process Control & Automation,
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Operations, Maintenance and Troubleshooting,
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), PLC Basics to Advanced Application, Power
Management System (PMS), Variable Speed Drive (VSD), Advanced ABB VSD
Controllers, VSD commissioning and troubleshooting, Power Management System
(PMS), Marine Vessel Power Management Systems, Electrical Equipment & Control
System, Ex Equipment, Power System Operation and Control, Fault Analysis in
Power Systems, LV & MV Electric Power Systems for Industrial Plants, Electric
Power System Operation, Electric Motors & Variable Speed Drives, Electric Motor
Selection, Maintenance & Control, Motor Operation & Maintenance, Electric Motor
Protection, UPS and Battery System, UPS & Battery Design, Operation,
Maintenance & Troubleshooting, UPS, DC System & Battery Design, Operation,
Maintenance & Troubleshooting Testing & Maintenance, Installing and Testing
Electric Wires & Cables, Cable Jointing Appreciation, Circuit Breaker &
Switchgear, Transformer & Circuit Breakers Testing & Maintenance and Motor
Control Circuit Troubleshooting.
During Mr. Ahmed’s career life, he has gained his practical experience through several
significant positions and dedication as the Senior Electrical Engineer,
Electromechanical Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Electrical
Instructor and Instructor/Trainer from various companies like the Khalda Petroleum
Company, Qarun Petroleum Company, Arab Contractor Company and Uniplast
Company.
Mr. Ahmed has a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. Further, he is a
Certified Instructor/Trainer and a Certified API Source Inspector Electrical
Equipment (SIEE). He has further delivered numerous trainings, courses, workshops,
seminars and conferences internationally.
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Course Program
The following program is planned for this course. However, the course instructor(s) may
modify this program before or during the course for technical reasons with no prior
notice to participants. Nevertheless, the course objectives will always be met:
Day 1: Sunday, 07th of December 2025
0730 – 0800 Registration & Coffee
0800 – 0815 Welcome & Introduction
0815 – 0830 PRE-TEST
Overview of API SIEE Certification
0830 – 1000
Purpose & Scope • Certification Process • Examination Overview
1000 – 1015 Break
Quality Management Systems
1015 – 1130 Principles of Quality Management • Documentation & Records • Supplier/Vendor
Quality Surveillance
Electrical Safety & Standards
1130 - 1230 Basic Electrical Safety • Relevant Electrical Standards (e.g., IEEE, IEC) •
Certifications and Markings
1230 – 1330 Lunch
Inspection Planning & Documentation
1330 – 1430 Developing an Inspection Plan • Reviewing Technical Documentation • Checklists
& Reporting
Electrical Components
1430 - 1515
Cables and Wiring • Connectors & Terminations
1515 – 1530 Break
Basic Electrical Testing Methods
1530 – 1650 Visual Inspection Techniques • Continuity Testing • Insulation Resistance
Measurements
Recap
Using this Course Overview, the Instructor(s) will Brief Participants about the
1650 – 1700
Topics that were Discussed Today & Advise Them of the Topics to be Discussed
Tomorrow
1700 End of Day One
Day 2: Monday, 08th of December 2025
Junction Boxes & Control Panels
0730 – 0830
Inspection Criteria • Installation Requirements • Testing & Verification
Electrical Systems & Distribution
0830 – 1000 Overview of Electrical Systems • Distribution Panels & Boards • Grounding &
Bonding
1000 – 1015 Break
Transformers
1015 – 1130
Types & Applications • Cooling & Insulation • Testing & Fault Analysis
Switchgear & Motor Control Centers
1130 – 1230
Components & Operation • Inspection Points • Maintenance & Testing
1230 – 1330 Lunch
Electric Motors (over 500 HP)
1330 – 1515
Construction & Types • Performance Characteristics • Inspection & Testing
1515 – 1530 Break
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Protective Devices & Systems
1530 – 1650
Circuit Breakers and Fuses • Relay Protection Systems • Inspection and Testing
Recap
Using this Course Overview, the Instructor will Brief Participants about the Topics
1650 – 1700
that were Discussed Today and Advise Them of the Topics to be Discussed
Tomorrow
1700 End of Day Two
Day 3: Tuesday, 09th of December 2025
Advanced Electrical Testing Techniques
0730 – 0830
High-Pot Testing • Partial Discharge Measurement • Thermographic Inspections
Failure Analysis & Troubleshooting
0830 – 1000
Common Electrical Equipment Failures • Troubleshooting Methods • Case Studies
1000 – 1015 Break
Electrical Installation Inspection
1015 – 1130
Standards and Codes • Installation Practices • Final Acceptance Testing
Preventive Maintenance & Reliability
1130 – 1230 Maintenance Strategies • Reliability-Centered Maintenance • Condition
Monitoring
1230 – 1330 Lunch
Hazardous Areas & Equipment
1330 – 1515 ATEX/IECEx Requirements • Classification of Hazardous Areas • Inspection of
Equipment for Hazardous Areas
1515 – 1530 Break
Energy Efficiency & Sustainability
1530 – 1650 Energy Efficiency in Electrical Systems • Sustainable Practices • Impact on
Inspections
Recap
Using this Course Overview, the Instructor will Brief Participants about the Topics
1650 – 1700
that were Discussed Today and Advise Them of the Topics to be Discussed
Tomorrow
1700 End of Day Three
Day 4: Wednesday, 10th of December 2025
Detailed Review of Relevant Standards
0730 – 0830
API • IEEE • IEC and Others
Interpreting & Applying Standards
0830 – 1000
Case studies • Application in Inspections
1000 – 1015 Break
Regulatory & Legal Requirements
1015 – 1130
Understanding Compliance • International Regulations
Updates & Changes in Standards
1130 – 1230
Keeping Up-to-date • Impact on Inspection Practices
1230 – 1330 Lunch
Standards for Special Equipment
1330 – 1515
Solar Panels • Wind Turbines • Battery Storage
1515 – 1530 Break
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Workshop: Applying Codes & Standards
1530 – 1650
Practical Exercises • Group Discussions
Recap
Using this Course Overview, the Instructor will Brief Participants about the
1650 – 1700
Topics that were Discussed Today and Advise Them of the Topics to be Discussed
Tomorrow
1700 End of Day Four
Day 5: Thursday, 11th of December 2025
Exam Overview & Tips
0730 – 0830
Exam Format • Study Strategies • Time Management
Sample Exam Questions & Answers
0830 – 1000
Practice Sessions • Discussion of Answers
1000 – 1015 Break
Critical Thinking & Analysis
1015 – 1130
Approaching Complex Questions • Analytical Techniques
Review of Key Topics
1130 - 1215
High-Yield Topics • Areas of Focus
1215 - 1315 Lunch
Open Forum & Q&A
1315 - 1530
Addressing Participant Questions • Clarification of Doubts
1530 - 1545 Break
Final Preparation & Relaxation Techniques
1545 - 1615
Stress Management • Exam Day Preparation • Relaxation Techniques
Course Conclusion
1615 - 1630 Using this Course Overview, the Instructor will Brief Participants about the
Course Topics that were Covered During the Course
1630 – 1645 POST-TEST
1645 – 1700 Presentation of Course Certificates
1700 End of Course
MOCK Exam
Upon the completion of the course, participants have to sit for a MOCK Examination
similar to the exam of the Certification Body through Haward’s Portal. Each participant
will be given a username and password to log in Haward’s Portal for the MOCK Exam
during the 30 days following the course completion. Each participant has only one trial
for the MOCK exam within this 30-day examination window. Hence, you have to
prepare yourself very well before starting your MOCK exam as this exam is a simulation
to the one of the Certification Body.
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Simulator (Hands-on Practical Sessions)
Practical sessions will be organized during the course for delegates to practice the
theory learnt. Delegates will be provided with an opportunity to carryout various
exercises using our state-of-the-art simulators “Troubleshooting Electrical Circuits V4.1”,
Power World” and “ETAP software”.
Basic Techniques
Basic Control Circuits
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Motor Control Techniques
Power World Simulator
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ETAP Software Simulator
Course Coordinator
Mari Nakintu, Tel: +971 2 30 91 714, Email: mari1@[Link]
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