Pressure Testing For Technicians
Availability
Date | Time | Cost | Venue | Places | |
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08 Jun 2022 | 08:30 - 16:30 | £623.00 + VAT | Clinterty Centre | 5 | |
15 Jun 2022 | 08:30 - 16:30 | £623.00 + VAT | Clinterty Centre | 5 | |
22 Jun 2022 | 08:30 - 16:30 | £623.00 + VAT | Clinterty Centre | 5 | |
29 Jun 2022 | 08:30 - 16:30 | £623.00 + VAT | Clinterty Centre | 6 | |
06 Jul 2022 | 08:30 - 16:30 | £623.00 + VAT | Clinterty Centre | 6 | |
03 Aug 2022 | 08:30 - 16:30 | £623.00 + VAT | Clinterty Centre | 6 | |
10 Aug 2022 | 08:30 - 16:30 | £623.00 + VAT | Clinterty Centre | 6 | |
17 Aug 2022 | 08:30 - 16:30 | £623.00 + VAT | Clinterty Centre | 6 | |
24 Aug 2022 | 08:30 - 16:30 | £623.00 + VAT | Clinterty Centre | 6 | |
31 Aug 2022 | 08:30 - 16:30 | £623.00 + VAT | Clinterty Centre | 6 | |
07 Sep 2022 | 08:30 - 16:30 | £623.00 + VAT | Clinterty Centre | 6 | |
14 Sep 2022 | 08:30 - 16:30 | £623.00 + VAT | Clinterty Centre | 6 | |
21 Sep 2022 | 08:30 - 16:30 | £623.00 + VAT | Clinterty Centre | 6 | |
28 Sep 2022 | 08:30 - 16:30 | £623.00 + VAT | Clinterty Centre | 6 | |
05 Oct 2022 | 08:30 - 16:30 | £623.00 + VAT | Clinterty Centre | 6 | |
12 Oct 2022 | 08:30 - 16:30 | £623.00 + VAT | Clinterty Centre | 6 | |
02 Nov 2022 | 08:30 - 16:30 | £623.00 + VAT | Clinterty Centre | 6 | |
09 Nov 2022 | 08:30 - 16:30 | £623.00 + VAT | Clinterty Centre | 6 | |
16 Nov 2022 | 08:30 - 16:30 | £623.00 + VAT | Clinterty Centre | 6 | |
23 Nov 2022 | 08:30 - 16:30 | £623.00 + VAT | Clinterty Centre | 6 | |
30 Nov 2022 | 08:30 - 16:30 | £623.00 + VAT | Clinterty Centre | 6 | |
07 Dec 2022 | 08:30 - 16:30 | £623.00 + VAT | Clinterty Centre | 6 | |
14 Dec 2022 | 08:30 - 16:30 | £623.00 + VAT | Clinterty Centre | 6 |
About this course
Target Audience
Engineers and Technicians from a non-mechanical discipline requiring to gain an understanding and know-how in relation to the fundamentals of performing pressure testing. Mechanical Engineers and Technicians wishing to refresh or enhance their existing skills on pressure testing.
Key Learning Outcomes
- Understand all relevant health and safety procedures and practices related to pressure testing.
- Illustrate a knowledge of the basic principles of pressure testing.
Course Content
Pressure testing definitions and general requirements:
- Proof testing, strength testing and reinstatement leak testing explained
- Hydrostatic & pneumatic testing, applications
- National standards and HSE codes of practice relating to pressure testing
- Hazards involved in pressure testing, risk reduction measures
- Testing standards, acceptance or rejection criteria
- Preparation for pressure testing, checklists, risk assessments, documentation requirements, instrument protection & system flushing, test equipment calibration (pressure gauges, chart recorders), using appropriate test medium
- Marking up P&Ids/Piping ISOs with test boundaries, preparing a test record pack establishing test pressure & duration requirements, determining the maximum permissible system operating pressures according to piping class
Assessment
Each delegate will undertake an open book multiple-choice examination paper to demonstrate they have achieved the key learning outcomes detailed above.
Delivery
Classroom based, combined with practical training exercise to underpin knowledge gained.
Certification
City & Guilds 9841 Certificate. It is recommended that all personnel who attend this course attends the Pressure Testing for Technicians Refresher training course every 5 years.
Required Instructor Qualification/Experience
- SVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Qualification
- Minimum 5 years relevant industry experience
- A1 or equivalent Workplace Assessor.
- City & Guilds approved Training Instructor
Min/Max Delegates
2/6, course duration and times may vary depending on delegate numbers.
Special Requirements
Delegates are required to supply their own PPE.
Notes to Customers
To set up a course specifically for your company, or if the dates above are not suitable, please contact the ASET Customer Service Team for additional dates.

Course was very well presented. All tutors were very helpful and friendly.
Michael Rae
NG Bailey Limited
The course instructor was highly knowledgeable, described all methods of the course in a very easy way to understand. Overall excellent.
Ryan Maloney
RFL Electrical
Excellent course, right duration and opportunity for hands on switching exposure.
Neil Mcbain
Petrofac
Good well instructed course. Team were excellent and made me fully at ease.
John James Penman
CNR International
A very competent and experienced team. Assessor was first class and his previous experience was very clear. I will recommend ASET to my team and my company for OIM Assessment.
Ryan Fiske
SHELL UK
Course well-presented / managed with COVID restrictions in place.
Allen Price
TAQA Bratani Ltd
Instructor was a subject matter expert and a fountain of knowledge.
Robert Briant
RelyOn Nutec
The plant area is an excellent training area. Useful for training in a safe and clean environment.
Tony Coyle
Harbour Energy
Very well explained and detailed course, learnt a lot.
Connor Burnett
Stork Technical Services
Excellent materials provided, delivery of content excellent – clear and concise.
Brendan Farren
Private Delegate
Instructor very experienced and knowledgeable. Good set up in Switch room/training area.
Stuart Mulpetre
RelyOn Nutec
Toby has a wealth of knowledge and experience on the subject of DP. He delivers the course very well.
Ryan Palmer
Trinity House
arine “Very good interaction with the class by lecturer. Toby is knowledgeable, experienced and informative individual. His teaching techniques and approach to the subject are clear and precise. Toby has the ability to share the knowledge, technical and practical experience at its best to the students. I will look forward to participating in DP courses in the future.
Tomasz Bak
RelyOn Nutec
Instructors were excellent from start to end. Course was enjoyable – would recommend.
Ben Adams
Dana Petroleum
Excellent course and well instructed. Facilities on campus are excellent.
Craig Mackay
Hexion UK
The changes to this course very welcome. Ian has time to explain best practice and even corrected a few bad habits he noticed. Very happy this is probably the best course associated with my job.
Gavin Kennedy
Dolphin Drilling
Well structured. Excellent feedback and advice from the assessor.
Dale Checksfield
Chrysaor E & P Services UK
A well run course with the mix of theory and practical. Totally met my expectations. Facilities was very good with plenty of equipment & tools.
Christopher Fitzpatrick
NIIT
“Highly professional course, very helpful instructors who have delivered substantial relevant knowledge within the scope of all discussed issues/topics and were always there to answer any questions and clarify any uncertainties. I will definitely recommend this course and ASET Training Academy to all my friends and also will be very happy to refresh the course in five years time.
Piotr Kopec
Private Delegate
Very good course – lots of practical work.
James Stewart
RelyOn Nutec
Thoroughly enjoyed the course and the way it was ran. Plenty of opportunities to work as a team and experience the new simulator.
Graham Morgan
Private Delegate
Excellent and informative.
Kevin Mcintosh
Private Delegate
Excellent course, well presented by the Instructor. Course certainly makes you think (which is good).
Ken Nisbet
RelyOn Nutec
The course was excellent in delivery and content and I will recommend others for the course.
Stephen Ray
RelyOn Nutec
Very enjoyable course. Learnt and refreshed a lot of knowledge. Ian explains things very well and makes it easy to understand.
Jamie Wilson
KCA Deutag Drilling
Great coaching from the Instructor who guided me well and shared experiences.
John Weston
RelyOn Nutec
Good course produced, great setup of facilities and the instructor was very knowledgeable of all tests received.
Alan Sinclair
Sparrows Group
Found this course very beneficial and I feel I will benefit from the knowledge gained from the instructor on this course in my workplace. Would definitely recommend to others.
William Hadden
Macduff Shellfish Ltd
Course was organised very well. Tutors were very knowledgeable and helpful.
Bart Leyland
Private Delegate
Course was very good. Would recommend to others
Kyle Doig
RelyOn Nutec
Good course and made very enjoyable through the amount of hands on experience we got.
Cieran Geddes
RelyOn Nutec
Steve was very helpful, knows what he is talking about and communicates it well. Very good practical side to the course.
Mark Johnston
MJ HVAC ltd
Excellent course which was both interesting and essential to my offshore role, would definitely recommend.
Darren Mcdonald
CNR International
Excellent course – by far the best I have been on. Good mix of practical and theory. Instructor very knowledgeable and good training method.
Gareth Weston
Dana Petroleum
Thoroughly enjoyed the course and feel I have learnt a lot
Nyall Robertson
RelyOn Nutec
Excellent set up and scenarios. Very experienced Instructors.
James McGinley
NIIT