August 22-24, 2023 | Online Classroom | $400
Course Overview:
ASME B31Q is becoming a widely used document both nationally and internationally for entities needing to develop qualification programs for pipeline personnel.
CEU 0.45 | PDH 4.5
Target Audience:
- Gas Utility Operators
- Gas Construction Contractors
- Gas Engineers
- State Utility Commission Personnel
- Gas Training and Qualification Personnel
Webinar #1: ASME B31Q Pipeline Personnel Qualification Overview
This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the B31Q standard and provide details for some of the key chapters in the standard.
Topics Covered:
- Foundation of B31Q
- Rationale for creating B31Q
- Structure and roles/responsibilities of committee members
- Elements of the Standard
- Brief overview standard chapters
- Overview of the Non-Mandatory Appendices in B31Q
Webinar #2: ASME B31Q Training/Evaluation/Qualification
As work on aging pipeline infrastructure increases, greater emphasis is being placed on ensuring individuals can perform this work safely. Essential elements for this process include adequately preparing individuals for assigned work, an objective and consistent process for determining if individuals can perform the work safely, and development of a sound program dealing with the various administrative aspects surrounding these activities.
This webinar will cover the elements of training, evaluation and qualification as presented in B31Q.
Topics Covered:
Training
- Responsibility for training
- Situations where training may be necessary
- Training materials
- Implementation of training
- Training documentation
Evaluation
- Selection of evaluators and proctors
- Evaluation procedures
- Evaluation security
- Evaluation methods (Selection of appropriate method and requirements for development of evaluation method)
Qualification
- Qualification Process
- Initial/Subsequent Qualification
- Suspension/Reinstatement/Revocation of Qualifications
- Use of Non-Qualified Individuals
- Span of Control Ratios
- Setting of Subsequent Evaluation Intervals
Webinar #3: ASME B31Q Non-Mandatory Appendix A – Covered Task List
Many entities are reviewing the B31Q covered task list, some with intentions of adopting the list in whole or in parts. This webinar will cover the basic elements of the covered tasks listed in the appendix and provide detail regarding the following topics.
Topics Covered:
- Basic Elements of the task list – Task guidance/criteria/applicability
- Evaluation methods associated with tasks
- Span of Control Ratios
- Process for Creating, Modifying and Removing Tasks
If you're registering with a company colleague (or two or more) at the same time, you can save an additional 10%. (The 10% discount applies only to two or more students taking the same class and does not apply to two students taking separate courses.) Contact us if you plan to use the team discount.
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