Saudi Aramco QM-03 Certification: General Mechanical Inspector (2025 Edition)

Are you ready to become a Saudi Aramco Approved Mechanical Inspector?

The QM-03 (General Mechanical) certification is the “Gatekeeper” of the Saudi Oil & Gas industry. Without it, you cannot work as a fully authorized QA/QC Inspector, Piping Supervisor, or Welding Inspector on Aramco projects. It is the key to getting your SAP Number and commanding a 30-50% higher day rate.

But here is the problem: The pass rate is low.

Why? Because most candidates study standard international codes (like ASME B31.3 or API 1104) but fail to learn the specific Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards (SAES) that override them.

Did you know?

• Old Rule: Hydrotest hold time is 30 minutes. Aramco Rule: It is now 1 HOUR.

• Old Rule: Socket welds are standard. Aramco Rule: Prohibited in hazardous service over 2 inches.

• Common Trap: Applying Plant Piping rules to Cross-Country Pipelines.

If you don’t know these specific “Overrides,” you will fail the exam.

This course fixes that. Built on a “Golden Master” curriculum derived from the latest SAES updates, this is not just a lecture series—it is a Precision Exam Preparation System. We don’t just teach you the code; we teach you the “Inspector’s Logic” needed to spot the trap answers.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN (THE 7-MODULE SYSTEM):

• Module 1: The Supreme Law: Master the Critical 2024/2025 Safety & Testing Overrides (SAES-A-004) and safety exclusion zones that you must memorize.

• Module 2: Quality Management: Decode Schedule Q, understand the difference between Hold and Witness points, and master SATIP/SAIC paperwork.

• Module 3: Plant Welding: Deep dive into SAES-W-011. Learn electrode handling (E7018), preheat tables, and purging requirements.

• Module 4: Piping Field Work: Practical inspection rules for Socket Weld fit-ups (the 1.5mm gap rule), Flange alignment (Two-Holing), and Bolting sequences.

• Module 5: Cross-Country Pipelines: Learn how SAES-W-012 differs from plant rules, including trenching depths and clamp removal criteria.

• Module 6: Pressure Testing: Step-by-step Hydrotest execution, relief valve settings, and mandatory lay-up/preservation rules.

• Module 7: Visual Inspection & Math: Master the visual acceptance criteria for weld defects and learn to calculate Heat Input (J/mm) and Holiday Test Voltage.

THE “SIMULATOR” ADVANTAGE:

This course includes a massive testing library designed to build your speed, endurance, and accuracy:

• 14 Module Drills: Quick reinforcement quizzes after every lesson.

• 2 Specialist Drills: Focused specifically on Calculation Formulas and Visual Defect Scenarios.

• 5 FULL-LENGTH MOCK EXAMS: 300+ unique questions designed to simulate the difficulty and time pressure of the real Pearson VUE exam.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

• Mechanical & Piping Inspectors preparing for the Saudi Aramco QM-03 CBT Assessment.

• QA/QC Engineers seeking the prestigious “Aramco Approved” SAP Number status.

• Welding Inspectors (CSWIP 3.1 / AWS CWI) looking to increase their salary by becoming multi-disciplined.

• Contractor QC Personnel who need to master Schedule Q and SAES standards to avoid NCRs.

• Job Seekers in the Middle East Oil & Gas sector who want to put “Aramco Standards Familiarization” on their CV.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Basic understanding of mechanical/piping terminology (what is a flange, a weld, etc.).

• 5+ years of industrial experience is recommended (as this is required to sit for the actual exam).

• No prior Saudi Aramco experience is required—we teach you the standards from scratch.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
This course is for educational preparation. To sit for the actual exam, you must be sponsored by an Aramco-approved agency or contractor to receive a Schedule Q request.

Stop guessing. Start passing. Enroll today to master the standards and secure your career.