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Successful Tips to Test Taking Part 2

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Lockhart Training Services helps individuals invest in their future by offering extensive training courses for the API 510, 570, and 653 exams. In a previous post, we discussed many test-taking tips for your API certifications. Since every exam holds different challenges and circumstances, we wanted to take a more in-depth look at successful suggestions for your next API 653 exam . ·          Help to mentally prepare yourself for your exam by fully understanding what to expect in your test format. Whether your test is an essay, a multiple choice selection, or a combination of both, knowing what to expect format wise will help you comfortably navigate during your exam. Our API training courses are designed to replicate the testing process through our virtual training on a computer-based system integrated with our classroom instruction. ·          Since practice makes perfect, we find it very helpful to practice taking an exam that mimics the actual exam to test the knowled

Qualifications for the API 570 Exam

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At Lockhart Training Services, we provide comprehensive training courses for individuals seeking to obtain their API 570, 510, and 653 certifications. Our virtual training combined with our extensive classroom instruction allows us to replicate the testing process to adequately prepare our students for success in their desired field. Many other requirements must be met to obtain your API 570 Piping inspector certification. Check below to see if you are qualified to take the API 570 exam. ·          For individuals who have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or technology, you are required to have one year of experience and supervised documentation of inspection duties. ·          If you have an Associate’s degree or two-year certificate in engineering or technology, you are required to have two years of experience. You must also have supervised documentation of completing piping inspector activities. ·          For individuals who hold a high school diploma, you

Qualifications for the API 653 Exam

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Do you dream of becoming a certified Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector? At Lockhart Training Services, we offer comprehensive training courses to prepare our students to excel and pass their API 653 exam . Although our training courses teach valuable information that is needed to pass the exam, there are many qualification requirements that the student must complete before taking their exam. Below we list the qualifications required for the API 653 exam. ·          If you have a bachelor’s degree, you are required to have one year experience of supervised activity inspecting and working on aboveground tanks. ·          If you hold an associate’s degree or a certificate, you must have two years of experience in the industry. You are required to have one of the two years’ supervised for proper inspection duties for API 653. ·          If you have a high school diploma, you are required to have three years of experience in the industry. One of the three years must be supervise

Qualifications for the API 510 Exam

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At Lockhart Training Services, we aim to prepare our students for their API 570, 510, and 653 exams through our comprehensive training courses. We provide training material that replicates the testing process in addition to offering real-world experience to best expand their knowledge of the industry. Although we offer extensive training courses, there are many requirements the students must have to qualify to take the test. Below we list the qualifications for the API 510 exam. ·          If you hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, you are required to have one year experience being supervised by API 510 requirements. ·          If you hold an associate’s degree or certificate, you are required to have two years of experience. Your experience must consist of designing and operating pressure vessels while having one year of supervised activity. ·          If you have a high school diploma, you are required to have three years of experience operating and inspecting pressure ves

The Best Foods to Eat Before an Exam

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At Lockhart Training Services, we help to prepare our students for their API 653 exam through intensive training courses and helpful test-taking tips. When it comes to being prepared for test day, it is essential to know your information and to have a stomach full of healthy brain food. Below we have the best foods you should eat before taking an exam. ·          Nuts Nuts are a healthy source of fat and carbs that offer energy to the body and brain. ·          Apples An apple a day keeps bad test scores away! Apples are known to contain acetylcholine which helps with sensory movements and helps to reduce stress and anxiety.\ ·          Yogurt Test takers can trust their gut when it comes to yogurt because it contains healthy probiotics that allow you to digest food properly and gives you energy. ·          Blueberries Blueberries are packed with antioxidants which helps strengthen your memory and concentration levels. ·          Salmon Salmon contains omega-3

The Advantages of Classroom API Training Courses

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In today’s technology-based society, computers have replaced face to face communication and have substituted the need for many classrooms and teachers in the form of online classes. When it comes to your education, Lockhart Training Services feels going old school with traditional classroom training is the best course of action to ensure you learn everything you need to pass your API exam. Below we have the many advantages of classroom training for your API certifications . We pride ourselves on our ability to create lasting relationships with our students. These relationships are vital to the success of future students because we receive valid feedback from past students who have already taken their API exam and have passed. Since the exams always contain the same education benchmarks in the form of new material and questions, we like to teach our students the information in the form of old test questions. This gives them a better insight into what they can expect on their ex

Test Taking Tips for Your API Certifications

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At Lockhart Training Services, we provide extensive training courses to help prepare our students for their API certifications . Our courses are designed to teach students everything they need to know for API 570, API 510, and API 653 for them to pass their exam with ease. We understand that many individuals suffer from test anxiety even though they know their information. To help our students feel comfortable on test day, we have come up with a few tips to help with their test-taking abilities. ·          Make sure you receive a good night’s sleep the night before your exam. ·          Eat a hearty breakfast full of protein before your exam. ·          Drink plenty of water. ·          Don’t cram before the test. Instead, focus on the information you learned from our training courses. ·          Read the directions carefully. ·          Ignore students who finish their exam before you. This is not a race. ·          Skip over the questions you are unsure of at first