Pressure Testing
Learn the fundamentals of pressure, pressure testing hazards, test planning, control measures, and safe working practices for activities involving pressurised systems and equipment.
Overview
This course will give candidates an overall awareness of pressure and how it is measured. It will explain why pressure testing is required, how it is carried out, the hazards of pressure testing and the controls that should be in place to ensure the process is carried out safely.
Who is it For
This course is suitable for personnel involved in, supervising, or working near pressure testing activities.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to:
- Explain the concept of pressure
- State the units of measurement most often used in the industry and the difference between psi and bar
- Explain the need for, and objectives of, pressure testing
- Explain the concepts of operating pressure and test pressure, and the relationship between them
- Describe the sequence of steps involved in a pressure test and the medium used
- Be aware of the Task Risk Assessment process and its role in providing a safe working environment in the pressure testing sequence
- Describe and identify safety measures typically involved in pressure testing
- Explain the tasks they can expect to undertake when participating in a pressure test following successful completion of this course
Course Content
The course includes topics such as:
- Basic concepts of pressure
- Pressure units and terminology
- Hazards of pressure testing
- Planning and control of pressure tests
- Exclusion zones and communication
- Emergency response and actions following failure
Assessment
Learners are assessed through knowledge checks and assessment questions during the course. The course includes 24 questions.
Certificate
Successful completion of the course will result in a certificate of completion issued by RelyOn.