IQCIA Tank Entry Supervisor Program Requirements
Minimum years of experience required for the IQCIA TES Tank Entry Supervisor Qualification and Certification Program is based upon your level of education and experience.
- At minimum, a High School education or equivalent is necessary for TES certification. Documentation, such as a diploma or transcripts, is required
- Tank Experience – Entry Supervisor Experience Minimum 3 years
- Work experience must have been acquired within the last 10 years while employed by, or under contract with
contractor, owner, operator or owner/user company. - The minimum experience required MUST be documented on your application. Confined Space Entry Supervisory experience must be at least 3 years in (AST) operations.
- Prior to submitting an application, please use the table below to determine if you qualify to take the IQC TES Program.
| Education | Years of Experience |
Experience Required |
| BS or higher in engineering or technology | 2 years | Supervisory experience in confined space (AST) related activities including: permit issuance, tank entry, atmospheric testing, tank cleaning, tank repair and maintenance as described in API 2015 and 2016. |
| 2-year degree or certificate in engineering or technology | 3 years | Experience in confined space (AST) related activities including: permit issuance, tank entry, atmospheric testing, tank cleaning, tank repair and maintenance as described in API 2015 and 2016, of which 1 year must be in Supervisor’s capacity. |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 5 years | Experience in confined space (AST) related activities including: permit issuance, tank entry, atmospheric testing, tank cleaning, tank repair and maintenance as described in API 2015 and 2016, of which 1 year must be in Supervisor’s capacity. |