TRAINING AND SKILLS
DEVELOPMENT
As the pressure equipment safety authority,
our goals are to lead in pressure equipment safety
and to deliver exceptional learning experiences.
Our seminars are recognized for their quality
and educational value.
The knowledge you gain from attending our
internationally recognized seminars can be
quickly and directly applied to your workplace,
delivering high-end results that you can see.
We harness the combined experience of our
staff to create that genuine advantage for you.
absa
9410 20 Avenue
(780) 437-9100
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www.absa.ca
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DISCOVER THE BENEFITS OF ABSA TRAINING
All our seminars have one thing in common:
They are led by people at the top of their game.
1. Demonstrate Due Diligence in Complying with Regulations
• Comply with regulatory requirements
• Obtain comprehensive knowledge from people who have extensive industry
experience
• Keep on top of new requirements and learn about key changes that may impact
your business
2. Help Keep People Safe
• Discover procedures and practices to help keep stakeholders safe
• Discover best practices that can help reduce the occurrences of having
an incident
• Support safer work practices through increased knowledge related to pressure
equipment
3. Help Reduce Organizational Risk
• Learn how to implement risk management into governance and Integrity
Management Systems by understanding the hazards and the consequences
• Discover valuable insight into pressure equipment construction, maintenance
and repair
• Gain insight into key considerations when operating pressure equipment
4. Develop Skills and Meet Career Goals
• Access to best practices from industry experts
• Build skills and capabilities to advance your career
• Gain an edge by understanding how to prevent injury to people, arising from the
operation of pressure equipment
TESTIMONIALS
“The Instructors were excellent. Extremely Knowledgeable”
“The group discussions throughout the seminar were great.”
“Very well done, great to have content experts talk about subject
matter. Good hand-outs and material. Thanks for the info.”
“Very good seminar, material is very well organized & up to date,
presenter was clear, knowledgeable.”
“All instructors were available for discussion during breaks,
before & after the seminar. This was just as beneficial as the
seminar itself, great job!”
“Instructors were friendly and made a good effort to answer all
questions. I appreciate that the course stayed on or ahead of
schedule.”
CUSTOM TRAINING OPTIONS
Custom training is an exceptional choice for companies looking to train a larger
group of employees all at once.
At ABSA we utilize our subject matter expert’s knowledge to offer a complete
suite of related learning solutions that can be tailored to your specific needs.
Each year, 100’s of professionals get results from ABSA training. Find out how
you can, too.
For more information, or to book training for your organization, please contact
ABSA at (780) 437-9100, [email protected] or online at:
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SEMINARS
Our seminars do more than help you conform to regulations, they also provide a
strong foundation to help make workplaces safer, manage risk, improve
efficiencies and meet your goals, too.
Whether you’re new to pressure equipment, or want to expand on your abilities
and knowledge, ABSA offers pressure equipment training in multiple courses for
specific program areas related to pressure equipment.
PRESSURE EQUIPMENT SAFETY
LEGISLATION (PESL) – 2 DAYS
The Pressure Equipment Safety Legislation (PESL) seminar
delivers an overview of Alberta legislation and programs
governing pressure equipment with an in-depth overview of
related incidents.
The seminar will be beneficial to all industry personnel directly involved in the life-cycle of
pressure equipment in Alberta. The objective of this seminar is to increase awareness, build
knowledge and achieve a clear understanding of Alberta legislation and related codes and
standards.
Who Should Attend?
The target audience for this seminar includes: design engineers, project engineers, project
managers, purchasing personnel, manufacturing managers, quality management system
personnel, plant engineers, plant and equipment maintenance personnel, reliability
engineers, in-service inspectors and third-party inspection company personnel.
The fee for this seminar is $704.76 plus GST ($740.00)
Visit www.absa.ca for upcoming dates or register at seminars.absa.ca
PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE REQUIREMENTS
& RECOMMENDED PRACTICES – 2 DAYS
This essential two-day seminar was designed to create awareness
and will examine the overpressure protection system philosophy,
safety surveys and the importance of issues relating to pressure
relieving devices and the requirements of the Safety Codes Act,
Pressure Equipment Safety Regulations, related standards,
CSA B51 code and ASME Section I, IV and VIII codes.
What Will You Learn?
An emphasis will be placed on the following:
• The needs and philosophies for providing overpressure protection
• Pressure Equipment Safety Regulation (PESR) 15 causes of overpressure
• Safety Codes Act, PESR and CSA B51 Codes
• Installation, operation and inspection of pressure relief devices
• Causes of improper performance of Pressure Relief Devices
• Design, selection, operation, maintenance and testing requirements
• Recommendations of the API 520-1 Standard for the selection and sizing of PRDs
• Important definitions in accordance with ASME PTC-25
• Requirements of Alberta’s Pressure Relief Devices Requirement document, AB-524
• The role of proper documentation for overpressure protection and in the servicing of
pressure relief valves.
Attendees of this seminar will be provided with useful reference and study materials and
several practical exercises that will make this an exceptional learning experience.
Who Should Attend?
The target audience for this seminar includes: design
engineers, project engineers, plant and equipment maintenance
personnel, reliability engineers, in-service inspectors and third-party
inspection company personnel.
The fee for this seminar is $952.38 plus GST ($1,000.00)
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PRESSURE PIPING FABRICATION
REQUIREMENTS & QUALITY
CONTROL – 2 DAYS
In this popular seminar, you will learn the requirements for
pressure piping systems, including outlines and applications of the
Safety Codes Act and Regulations.
An emphasis will be placed on the practical application of: Safety Codes Act, CSA B51,
ASME B31.3 and B31.1, ASME Section IX, Pressure Welders Regulation, CSA Z662, ASME
Specification breaks and boiler external piping considerations.
You will also learn about practical applications of related code content from initial design to
in-service management, describe where code specification breaks are and how to identify
them. Learn in more detail about: pressure piping requirements, Welding and Brazing
Procedure Specification, Performance Qualification Cards, and ISO Quality Concepts, Quality
Management Systems Development and Implementation, Non Destructive Examination
criteria through the eyes of ABSA, Document and Data Control, Material Control, Inspection,
Pressure Testing, Corrective and Preventative Actions, Internal Audits, Alerts and Information
Bulletins and a list of guides for completing related ABSA forms.
At the conclusion of this seminar you will have a comprehensive understanding of the
requirements of Regulations and applicable Codes and Standards for construction of piping
systems that are safe, prevent failures and promote reliability.
Who Should Attend?
The target audience for this seminar includes: pressure piping fabricators, production
managers, QC/QA managers, QC/QA inspectors, in-service pressure equipment owners,
document control personnel, plant engineering and maintenance personnel, inspectors, EPC
engineers, designers, quality control personnel, inspection companies, reliability engineers
and inspectors.
The fee for this seminar is $1,057.14 plus GST ($1,110.00)
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QUALITY SYSTEMS & INSPECTION
FOR PRESSURE EQUIPMENT
CONSTRUCTION – 3 DAYS
In this seminar, you will study what quality system and inspection
requirements are for pressure equipment construction under the
Safety Codes Act, Pressure Equipment Safety Regulation, and
CSA B51 code.
The seminar modules will examine all stages of quality systems concepts and design of a
quality manual for the construction of pressure equipment with a focus on ASME Section VIII
Div. 1 and adopted codes.
Comprehensive topics of this seminar include: Safety Codes Act, CRN’s, NDE, PWHT,
MTRs, inspection controls and responsibilities, control of quality documents and completion
of construction data report forms. (Including verification of reports and charts).
This popular seminar covers related sections of ASME Section VIII Div. 1. You will learn the
complete construction phase of fabricated pressure equipment, inspection of a typical
pressure vessel and the creation of a final turnover package.
Attendees of this seminar will be provided with helpful reference and study materials and
many practical exercises utilizing scale model pre-fabricated pressure vessels.
Who Should Attend?
The target audience for this seminar includes: pressure piping fabricators, vessel fabricators,
QC/QA managers, QC/QA inspectors, in-service pressure equipment owners, plant
engineering and maintenance personnel, inspectors, EPC engineers, designers, quality
control personnel, inspection companies, reliability engineers, manufacturers and inspectors.
This course is NOT designed to review ASME Code requirements in detail.
The fee for this seminar is $1,419.05 plus GST ($1,490.00)
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DESIGN REGISTRATION – 2 DAYS
Did you know that nearly half of all design registration
applications received by ABSA are sent back because they
lack the proper documentation?
This seminar will support individuals who wish to boost their
knowledge and understanding of the design registration process in the pressure equipment
discipline. The course will use presentations, examples and workshops to clarify the design
submission requirements for different types of pressure equipment.
Attendees of this seminar will be provided with helpful reference and study materials and
benefit from many real-world exercises linked directly to the submission of designs.
Who Should Attend?
The course is intended for pressure equipment designers in manufacturing, EPC companies,
pressure equipment specialists, those who organize and submit designs to ABSA for review
and registration, owners or end-users of pressure equipment and those who want to learn
more about the design registration process in Alberta.
Reduce the aggravations, delays and costs of resubmission. Register now for the Design
Registration seminar.
The fee for this seminar is $952.38 plus GST ($1,000.00)
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REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR
POWER ENGINEERS – 1 DAY
Regulatory Information for Power Engineers Seminar is intended
to broaden one’s knowledge in the legislation requirements for
those who maintain, repair and operate pressure equipment that
as described in the Power Engineers Regulation.
The seminar will address essential areas of the Safety Codes Act and subsidiary legislation
related to the operation of pressure equipment subject to the Act. The intent is to streamline
individual regulatory responsibilities for operation of pressure equipment and to support the
understanding of the processes that are administered by ABSA.
What Will You Learn?
• Describe the intent of the Power Engineers Regulation
• Explain the Safety Codes Act and Pressure Equipment Safety Regulation as it
pertains to Power Engineers
• Describe supervision requirements within a plant
• Explain deficiencies commonly found during an inspection of a plant
• Describe required log book entries
• Explain penalties under the Power Engineers Regulation
• Explain qualifications for Power
Engineers
• Describe the duties and
responsibilities of Chief Power
Engineers (e.g., repairs,
alterations, maintenance,
training, etc.)
• Discuss requests for the
issuance of temporary
certificates
Who Should Attend?
This seminar will be of significance
to those who use Power Engineers
Regulation at their worksite and
those who are involved with training
power engineers as Instructors.
Chief Power Engineers and Power Engineering Training providers will increase
awareness of what a Safety Codes Officer is reviewing when inspecting or auditing your
plant.
The fee for this seminar is $476.19 plus GST ($500.00)
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REPAIR & ALTERATION – 2 DAYS
The Repair and Alteration Seminar will support those who repair
boilers and pressure vessels. Organizational processes will be
presented, assisting you with the development of a rigorous repair
plan. A detailed understanding of the AB-513 is taught during this
seminar.
The topics for the Repair and Alteration Seminar will include:
• The Safety Codes Act and regulations (i.e.: Pressure Equipment Safety Regulations,
CSA B51) pertaining to repairs and alterations
• Differences between a repair and an alteration, alteration submission requirements
and what is to be included in the submission
• Developing a repair-alteration plan, execution steps and documenting the
repair-alteration
What Will You Learn?
• The Safety Codes Act and regulations pertaining to repairs and alterations
• The elements for a good repair plan
• When a repair procedure or alteration procedure requires submission to ABSA’s
Design Survey department
Who Should Attend?
Everyone who is involved with the design, inspection, repair, or alteration of pressure
equipment would benefit from attending the Repair & Alteration seminar.
The fee for the seminar is $952.38 plus GST ($1,000.00)
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AB-525 Overpressure Protection Seminar – 1 DAY
ABSA is pleased to make available a full-day seminar on document AB-525, Overpressure
Protection Requirements for Pressure Vessels and Pressure Piping.
By attending this 1 day seminar, you will develop a solid understanding of:
• AB-525 Standard Scope
• Terms applied to AB-525
• Governing legislative requirements
• Design registration requirements
• Risk management systems in pressure piping and pressure vessels
• Compliance approaches to AB-525
• Referenced Codes and Standards and other Good Engineering Practices
• Pipelines subject to ERCP Directive 077 and ABSA Directive IB10-006
• Documentation of Existing OPPSD Systems
• Change of Ownership
• Revision Log
The fee for this seminar is $476.19 plus GST ($500.00)
AB-528 Requirements for Reduced Supervision of Power
Plants, Thermal Liquid Heating Systems, and Heating Plants –
Power Engineers Regulations – 1/2 DAY
In this new ½ day seminar, you will discover changes to the new edition of the AB-528 which
describes the requirements for operation of plants under a reduced level of supervision
established by the Administrator in accordance with the provisions of the Power Engineers
Regulation.
An emphasis will be placed on reduced supervision of:
• Power Plants Containing Thermal Liquid Under Pressure
• Technical and Supervision Requirements
• Integrity Management System Requirements
• Power Plants Using Water-Glycol Mixture
• Power Plant Recovering Energy from Waste Heat
• Thermal Liquid Heating Systems
• Heating Plants
The seminar will be of benefit to all industry personnel involved in reduced supervision of
certain types of plants and those who want to learn more about governing legislation and
requirements.
AB-528 seminar is $195.00 plus GST ($204.75)
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ANNUAL CODE UPDATE – 1 DAY
This full day information session will feature the newest in legislation requirements, adopted
codes and standards, updates to AB-500 documents for pressure equipment and how the
changes may affect pressure equipment designers, quality control personnel and other
industry members.
This seminar is an excellent opportunity for ABSA to address issues highlighted during the
current year.
The Annual Code Update Seminar provides a summary of the effects of the Code changes
on Designers, Quality Control Inspectors, and other users of the Codes.
The dates and agenda for the Code Update Seminar are available on our website:
www.absa.ca/seminars/
The fee for this seminar is $280.00 (including GST)
Register at seminars.absa.ca
IN-HOUSE (SPECIAL REQUEST) SEMINARS
Custom training is a great choice for companies looking to train a larger group
of employees all at one time. At ABSA, we utilize our subject matter experts’
experience to offer a full suite of related learning solutions that can be tailored to
your specific needs. Contact ABSA’s Training Department at (780) 437-9100,
[email protected] or go online at www.absa.ca for more information.
PRESSURE EQUIPMENT SAFETY LEGISLATION (PESL) LITE
SEMINAR – 1 DAY IN-HOUSE
This seminar presents an overview of requirements for the full life cycle of pressure
equipment with an outline of the following topics:
• About ABSA
• The Alberta Safety Codes Act and Regulations
• Process Safety
• Design & Design Registration
• Welding
• New Construction
• In-service Operation and Integrity Assessment
• Repairs and Alterations
• Over Pressure Protection
• Unsafe Conditions, Accidents, & Fires
This seminar will not cover the scope of the codes and standards but would be
particularly valuable for those who wish to have a high level understanding of
pressure equipment safety requirements under Alberta legislation.
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CAN’T FIND THE RIGHT COURSE FOR YOU?
We can create a tailor made seminar to match
your company's pressure equipment training needs. This
is great if you have a group of
employees or a team needing
training, we can bring it to you or
hold the event here at ABSA.
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