Pipeline Pathway
Pipeline Pathway is a cohort-based 6-week online program for pipeline industry professionals.
Unlike other online courses, you'll have ongoing access to a community of peers and experts, building lifelong networks and continuous learning opportunities. Additionally, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of pipeline engineering, a valuable asset for your career and your company.
6 units covered in 6 weeks
and two 1:1 sessions with Susan
Who is this program for?
This program is aimed at a wide range of people working in the Australian pipeline industry.
Project Engineers
Pipeline engineers
Graduate engineers
Engineers new to Australia
Specialist Engineers
Mechanical
Process
Piping
Scientists & Specialists
Materials scientist
GIS specialists
Project managers
Technical regulators
Cost
Regular pricing: $2,100 plus GST
Early-bird: $1,900 plus GST
(if you register before 14 February 2023)
9 hours of course work over 6 weeks plus an introductory session to meet the others in your cohort
1:1 meeting with Susan at the start and finish of the program
Virtual live events/group sessions which are recorded for you to access later if necessary
Optional 45 min group coaching session at 4 and 6 weeks after completion of the program
Community access not only to your cohort but to prior and future cohorts
The program uses the following three industry-standard documents and is tailored to your specific role, situation, or job tasks:
APGA’s Pipeline Engineering Competency Systems (PECS)
the Australian Standard AS2885 Suite of Standards (AS2885)
the APGA Engineers’ Practise Guide (EPG)
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90 min session
Australian Standard for Onshore Gas Transmission and Distribution Pipelines (AS 2885) is a set of technical standards for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of onshore gas transmission and distribution pipelines in Australia.
The standard is developed and maintained by the Australian Pipeline Standards Committee (APGA) and is widely recognized as the benchmark for the industry in Australia.
The standard is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure that it reflects the latest industry practices and technologies. Compliance with AS 2885 is mandatory for all onshore gas transmission and distribution pipelines in Australia.
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90 min session
This session covers a range of topics including:
Design (material selection, pipe thickness, and joint design)
Construction (trenching, backfilling, and testing)
Operation and maintenance ( pressure testing, corrosion control, and integrity management)
Emergency management (emergency response planning, incident management, and emergency shut-off valves)
Quality management systems
Compliance with relevant laws and regulations
Safety Standards( compliance with safety standards set by the APGA and the AS 2885).
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90 minute session covering:
Design guidelines: An in-depth look at the design guidelines outlined in the standard, including factors such as material selection, pipe thickness, and joint design, and how they ensure the safe and reliable operation of pipelines.
Construction guidelines: An overview of the construction guidelines outlined in the standard, including factors such as trenching, backfilling, and testing, and how they ensure the safe and efficient construction of pipelines.
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What you will learn
Who you will learn from
The program will be facilitated by Susan Jaques.
Susan is one of Australia’s leading experts on pipeline engineering and specifically standard AS2885. In addition she is:
Chair of the AS2885 Committee
Committee member of Standards Australia
Committee member of Engineers Australia
Committee member of FFCRC
Founder of Sage Consulting Solutions Pty Ltd
Holds an B. Eng & MBA
“I love the pipeline industry, and want to pass on the pipeline engineering information, knowledge and overall working experience that can only be found in working on pipelines.
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You will leave the progam feeling:
Better equipped to handle a pipeline crisis
More aware of how to navigate the requirements of AS2885
Increased familiarity with PECS
Knowledge of how best utilise the EPG in crisis and non-crisis situations
“Good value and engaging content”
GIS Specialist
“Covers AS2885 at a high level, but it was more valuable that expected, to know what ‘could’ be known about pipelines”
Engineering Manager
“Helps me know a little bit about a lot of AS2885 things”
Graduate Engineer
“Good overview of AS2885, showing how it all fits together”
Non-pipeline engineer working in pipeline operations
“Really informative, even though I don’t work in the AS2885 space specifically”
Technical Regulator
“Helped me see the big picture, and insights into what I wanted to dive deeper into.”
Project engineer working on first pipeline project