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Welcome to our 2019 training catalogue...
Here you’ll find information about all the courses offered by IChemE, our accredited training providers and some
additional programmes organised by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers that may be of interest to chemical and
process engineers.
The content delivered on our training courses is peer reviewed to ensure it reflects good practice and current thinking.
Our trainers are expert in the subject matter and typically Chartered Chemical Engineers or equivalent.
Training courses are an ideal way to pursue continuing professional development (CPD). IChemE’s Code of Conduct
required that all members undertake CPD and, in line with Engineering Council requirements, we check a random
sample of Chartered Member and Fellow CPD records each year.
All the courses listed here are also available for in-house delivery where content can be customised to meet your
organisation’s specific learning needs. For more information about in-house training contact courses@icheme.org
At the back of the catalogue, you’ll find details of our growing online learning suite. This training – available live and on-
demand – is designed to help you learn at your own pace, at a time and location that suits you. It also makes some of our
most popular training content available to a global audience.
We regularly develop new training courses too. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, please get in touch. We may be
developing just what you’re looking for!
Matt Stalker MCIPR MCIM

Head of Training and Events
mstalker@icheme.org
PS: Don't forget IChemE members also receive reduced rates on most training courses.
How to book
For courses run by IChemE, you can register online via the web links provided. For all other courses, contact the
course provider to register your interest and to find out how to book.
Group bookings
Discounts are available to companies booking more than one place on the same course:
Book 2 places to receive a 5% discount

More than 4 places? Contact us at courses@icheme.org for a quotation.

Bookings must be made at the same time to qualify. This offer excludes accredited and online courses.
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Courses at a glance

Safety 7–36
Advanced Hazard Assessment Techniques for SIL Determination 7
An Introduction to Process Safety 8
Area Classification 9
Asset Integrity Management in the Process Industries ‒ Managing your Ageing Assets 10
Comprehensive Explosion Science 11
Consequence Modelling Techniques 12
Emergency Planning 13
Expert Hazard Awareness 15
Explosion Risk Management 16
Fundamentals of Nuclear Safety 17
Fundamentals of Process Safety 18-19
Hazard Identification Techniques 20
Hazard Study Leaders 21
An Introduction to HAZOP 22
HAZOP Leadership and Management 23
HAZOP Study for Team Leaders and Team Members 24
Human Factors Alumni 25
Human Factors in Health and Safety 26-27
IEC 61508/61511 and SIL Determination 28
Inherent Safety in Design and Operation Development 29
Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) 30
Managing the Hazards of Flare Systems 31
Practical Aspects of ATEX/DSEAR Compliance Success 32
Process Risk Assessment 33
Process Safety Leadership and Culture 34
Process Safety Performance Indicators and PSM Auditing 35
Safety Instrumented Functions (SIF) 36
Personal Development and Leadership 38–44

Chartered Manager Bootcamp 38
Creativity for Chemical Engineers 39
Effective Communication for Engineers 40
Effective Technical Writing 41
Management Skills for Engineers and Scientists 42
Managing Remote, Virtual and International Teams 43
Mentoring for Chemical Engineers 44
Process Operations 45–53

Bulk Solids Handling for Chemical Engineers 45
Chemical Engineering for Other Engineers 46
Chemical Engineering for Scientists 47
Chemical Reaction Engineering 48
Introduction to Mechanical Engineering 49
New Product Introduction 50
Practical Distillation Technology 51
Preparing Engineering Specifications 52
Problem Solving and Troubleshooting in Process Operations 53
Courses at a glance
Process Plant 54–59

Control and Operation of Centrifugal Gas Compressors 54
Effective Alarm Management 55
Practical Aspects of Process Control and Instrumentation 56
Pressure Relief 57
Process Design Practices for Design, Optimisation and Troubleshooting 58
Production, Process and Emergency Systems on Oil and Gas Installations 59
Contract and Project Management 60–65

Business Skills for Graduate Engineers 60
Chemical Plant Commissioning 61
Engineering Project Management 62
IChemE Forms of Contract 63
Project Finance 64
What Engineers Need to Know About Contracts 65
Sustainability 66–68
Energy Cost Reduction – Efficiency and On-Site Generation 66
Leading an ESOS Assessment 67
Process Modelling for Water Treatment Professionals 68
Online 70–93
An Introduction to HAZOP 70
An Introduction to LOPA 71
Confined Space Entry 72
Consequence Modelling Techniques 73
Creativity for Chemical Engineers 74
Dust Explosion Risk Reduction - Case Studies 75
Dust Explosions 76
Effective Communication for Engineers 77
Effective Technical Writing 78
Emergency Planning 79
Engineering Procurement 80
Establishing a Creative Engineering Culture 81
Hazard Identification Techniques 82
Human Factors in Health and Safety 83
Inherent Safety in Design and Operation Development 84
Managing the Hazards of Flare Systems 85
Mentoring for Chemical Engineers 86
Process Risk Assessment 87
Runaway Reactions 88
Safe Start-ups and Shutdowns for Process Units 89
Safety Case Awareness 90
Scale-up 92
Six Pillars of Process Safety 93
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ACCREDITED
Training course
Accredit your training

and learning programmes
IChemE provides an international accreditation service for many types of short-
course learning programmes, including open and in-house training, webinars,
e-learning and professional development initiatives.
The service is available to independent training providers, consultancies,

universities, institutes, colleges, employers and other types of learning providers.
For more details visit: www.icheme.org/accredityourtraining or email

courses@icheme.org
www.icheme.org
Safety
Advanced Hazard Assessment Techniques for SIL

Determination
Have the ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of SIL and hazard
assessment
ACCREDITED
Training course
Designed for those who need to understand the causes and sequence of failure that can lead to significant hazardous
events occurring and be able to identify the key contributors to the level of risk. The course discusses how to quantify
hazardous event likelihood using a range of techniques, in order to assess whether the level of risk is sufficiently low
and, if not, where to focus attention for cost-effective improvement. It also considers instrumented protective systems
and other risk reduction measures and assesses their actual benefit.
Course outline Learning outcomes

■■ international standards - IEC 61508/61511 You should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge
of SIL and hazard assessment including:
■■ risk and criteria
■■ logical analysis using fault tree techniques for
■■ risk assessment
scenarios leading to hazardous events
■■ consequence assessment
■■ use of data and its application to predict the
■■ Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) likelihood of a hazardous event
■■ event tree analysis ■■ development of practical hazard criteria
■■ reliability concepts of elements and states ■■ handling of dependent or common mode failures
■■ guided exercise - development of fault trees to ■■ basic human error assessment
assess hazards
■■ applying basic SIL and hazard assessment in
■■ use and collection of reliability data a variety of situations to help in making more
effective cost and effective decisions
■■ trip system overview
■■ protective systems mathematics and assessment
techniques
■■ limiting factors in PFDawg - common cause failures
etc.
■■ failure dependency - key issues regarding
dependent failure
Who will benefit

Process design engineers-creating more robust designs, electrical, control and instrument engineers, safety managers
and advisors. It will also benefit works or technical managers with responsibility for managing risk and leaders of HAZOP
studies-thinking about multiple failures and how serious events occur-thinking for high hazard plants.
UK
Dates 4‒8 November 2019, Warrington
IChemE Member Fees £2200 + VAT
Non-Member Fees £2300 + VAT
CPD 35.5 hours
www.abb.com/uk/consulting/training
Contact jackie.kendall@gb.abb.com for more information
Can be delivered in-house and content can be customised to meet your organisation's specific training needs.
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Safety
An Introduction to Process Safety
Gain a broad understanding of the importance of process safety
Recent and historical incidents highlight the importance of having a clear understanding of process safety management
principles throughout an organisation.
This course will help you understand the tools and techniques used in process safety management. You will learn how
to apply a simple model for analysis process safety incidents and understand the human, environmental and business
consequences of poor process safety.
Using case studies and examples from different industry sectors, you’ll also learn how to apply the course content to your
own organisation.

■■ importance of process safety By the end of this course, you will:
■■ a model for process safety incidents ■■ understand what process safety is and the human,
environmental and business consequences of poor
■■ key hazards
process safety
■■ hazard identification and risk assessment
■■ have applied a simple model for analysing process
techniques
safety incidents
■■ risk tolerability
■■ have a broad understanding of process safety
■■ process safety in design hazards and risk
■■ asset integrity ■■ learn how process safety management is organised
and what are the elements of a modern process
■■ legal framework
safety management system
■■ management systems and continuous improvement
■■ understand your role in promoting process safety
■■ management of change
■■ monitoring and assurance
■■ human factors
■■ safety culture and leadership
Who will benefit

Those who are new to process safety or those who are not in a process safety role but whose activities influence the
process safety performance of their organisation (eg corporate, R&D, commercial, HR and IT roles).
“
“ The course was great with lots of video presentations from incidents that I can learn from
Billy Yanis, NewCrest Mining, Papua New Guinea
Register your interest at courses@icheme.org

CPD 13.75 hours
www.icheme.org/process-safety-introduction
Contact courses@icheme.org for more information
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Safety
Area Classification
Understanding of the principles and procedures of area classification
ACCREDITED
The classification of hazardous areas is an integral part of the overall risk assessment process required under Regulation Training course
7 of the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) and Regulation 9 of the
Prevention of Fire and Explosion and Emergency Response Regulations 1995 (PFEER). Its purpose is to define the
extent, frequency and duration of an explosive atmosphere (the zone). The zone in turn defines the requirements
for the selection of equipment and protective systems so as to control sources of ignition. Compliance with DSEAR
is mandatory for any onshore operator handling dangerous substances and PFEER for any operator of fixed offshore
installations.

■■ introduction to DSEAR (2002), how area On completion of the course delegates should be able to:
classification plays an integral part in assessing risk
■■ understand the principles of area classification
to personnel
■■ understand the steps in the area classification
■■ flammability of gases, vapours and dusts, how they
procedure
relate to area classification equipment for use in
hazardous areas ■■ identify the grades of release and how they relate
to zoning
■■ BS EN 60079-10-1:2015 (Gases & Vapours) - British
Standard ‘Classification of hazardous areas’ ■■ appreciate the industry codes available that can be
used to establish the extent of zones
■■ industry code
– the Institution of Gas Engineers ‘Hazardous area ■■ understand the requirements for selection of
classification of natural gas installations’ equipment to be installed in potentially explosive
atmospheres
– EI model Code of Practice in the Petroleum Industry,
Part 15, edition 4. ‘Area classification code for ■■ join an area classification meeting and work under
installations handling flammable fluids’ the direction of an experienced practitioner
■■ BS EN 60079-10-2:2015 (Dusts) - British Standard

‘Classification of areas where combustible dusts
are or may be present’
Who will benefit

The course should suit recent graduates and experienced staff with operations, process, engineering and safety
responsibilities.
UK
Dates 2‒3 April 2019, Edinburgh
1‒2 October 2019, Manchester
CPD 13 hours
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Safety
Asset Integrity Management in the Process Industries -

Managing your Ageing Assets
Learn how to plan and implement a life extension strategy for your assets
Many process plants and offshore installations in the UK and around the world are operating beyond their nominal design
life, raising concerns for potential loss of hazardous materials and subsequent adverse impact on people, the environment
and property.
This course will help you determine the key threats from ageing equipment and show you how to plan and implement a
life extension strategy for managing them.
While many companies have good practices for day to day integrity management, a specific approach is required
for ageing assets and their life extension. This course will show you how knowledge of vulnerabilities, deterioration,
obsolescence and loss of organisational competence can be used to develop a strategy for managing ageing-related risks.
It covers all equipment types: static equipment (pressure vessels, piping, storage tanks etc), rotating equipment, control
and instrumentation, electrical and civil infrastructure.

■■ what is asset integrity management? By the end of this course, you will understand:
■■ identifying deterioration ■■ risk management – understand how to determine
the SHE and business threats from ageing
■■ dealing with obsolescence – spares; quality
equipment (e.g. equipment degradation,
assurance
obsolescence, loss of technical support), and how
■■ managing deterioration and obsolescence to manage them
■■ competence for integrity management ■■ organisational arrangements - understand how
risks can be managed in a fragmented/outsourced
■■ organising for integrity management
organisational regime
■■ asset life planning
■■ competence – understand how to identify the
■■ review core areas of competence and understand what
is needed to act as “intelligent customers” for
outsourced services
■■ investment requirements – learn how to determine,
justify and prioritise the “big ticket” items
Who will benefit

Senior managers and engineers in operating companies who are responsible for authorising, developing and
implementing strategies for ageing plant and asset life extension
“
“
Excellent course, subject matter well covered by presenters with excellent expert level
theoretical & practical knowledge
Stuart Pullan, ADM, UK
UK
Dates 16–17 July 2019, Rugby
CPD 14 hours
www.icheme.org/asset-integrity
www.icheme.org
Safety
Comprehensive Explosion Science
Understand the phenomenon and consequences of explosions
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the phenomenon of explosions, their consequences, prevention techniques
and current regulatory requirements for a safe and compliant working environment.
The course covers gas and dust explosion theory, DSEAR and ATEX regulations, ignition theory, hazardous area
classification, risk assessment and protection concepts.

■■ gas, vapour and dust explosions On completion of the course delegates should be able to:
■■ explosion effects and consequences ■■ understand explosion science; conditions causing
and consequences resulting from explosions
■■ the role of consequence modelling
■■ study the requirements of UK and EU regulations
■■ DSEAR / ATEX user directive (ATEX 1999/92/EC)
relating to health and safety in potentially explosive
■■ material testing atmospheres
■■ hazardous area classification for gas, vapour and ■■ learn hazardous area classification and explosion
dust risk assessment techniques
■■ potential and effective ignition sources ■■ understand material explosibility properties and
test methods
■■ examples of industrial explosions
■■ appreciate the role of computational fluid dynamics
■■ explosion prevention and protection measures
in explosion consequence analysis
■■ ATEX equipment directive (ATEX 2014/34/EU)
■■ learn to understand and control potential ignition
■■ requirements for electrical and mechanical sources
equipment
■■ study explosion protection and isolation concepts
■■ requirements for protective systems and design
■■ explosion risk assessment methodology ■■ explore the requirements of UK and EU regulations
for equipment for use in potentially explosive
atmospheres and for explosion protection
equipment
■■ learn from past incidents, statistics and why we
study previous accidents
Who will benefit
Those who are responsible for industrial premises that fall under the DSEAR(UK) / ATEX(EU) regulations, engineers
who are responsible for designing new process plants and maintaining existing installations, manufacturers who are
required to design equipment and process according to the ATEX directive and employees working in hazardous areas.
“
“ Very good course. Good reminder about few incidents which happened in the past
Tomasz Mozdyniewicz, Lotte Chemical UK
UK
Dates 18‒19 June 2019, Rugby
CPD 14 hours
www.icheme.org/explosion-science
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Safety
Consequence Modelling Techniques
Learn to predict accident effects and their impact on people and property.
Consequence modelling is used to predict accident effects and the impact they have on people, the environment and
property. The course draws upon loss-of-containment scenarios and guides you through a range of models, using
workshops and case studies, to demonstrate different approaches to consequence modelling.
The course includes exercises on scenario definition, selection of input parameters, simple modelling and interpretation of
results.

■■ basic concepts and definitions By the end of this course, you will understand:
■■ consequences for modelling ■■ how to identify a set of major accident scenarios on
a facility handling hazardous materials
■■ what is a model and when are they needed
■■ which types of models available for different
■■ source terms and consequences for liquid vessels
scenarios and which are appropriate at different
and pipes, gas vessels and pipes, flashing liquids,
stages of plant design or operation
two phase vessels and pipes, and time dependency
■■ the limitations of the various model types
■■ basic hazard identification methods
■■ how to define the possible outcomes of hazardous
■■ dispersion models – passive/lighter than air,
material release e.g. fire, explosions and toxic
momentum jet, heavy gas and CFD techniques
effects
■■ transition from source model to dispersion model
■■ the requirements for modelling these hazards
■■ interpretation of dispersion model results
■■ the possible impact of hazards on people, the
■■ explosion modelling – VCE, confined, semi- environment and property
confined, vessel burst and dust explosions
■■ the importance of defining source terms (initial
■■ fire modelling – pool, jet, fireballs and assumptions conditions), including uncertainty
■■ application of results – inputs to risk analysis, QRA, ■■ how to specify a range of hazard studies and
LOPA, emergency response plans, escape and interpret the output
evacuation
■■ how to interpret model results and how they are
used in quantified risk analysis
■■ regulatory requirements for consequence
modelling
Who will benefit
Project and plant managers, safety managers responsible for preparing safety reports and interpreting modelling results,
professionals using consequence models who want guidance on the bases, validity and uses of modelling, those new to
the field of process safety and anyone wanting to understand the potential scale of accidents and their consequences.
“
“ I learnt a lot, both through the course content and through listening to other’s discussions
Laura Bond, Environmental Resources Management, UK
UK Australia
Dates Register your interest at courses@icheme.org 16–18 July 2019, Melbourne
IChemE Member Fees £1000 + VAT AUD$3000 (GST inc)
Non-Member Fees £1200 + VAT AUD$3400 (GST inc)
CPD 18 hours
www.icheme.org/consequence-modelling
You may also be interested in Consequence Modelling Techniques Online: see page 73
www.icheme.org
Safety
Emergency Planning
Learn the principles of emergency planning

NEW
Learn how to manage the key aspects of emergency planning including procedures, training, testing and how to review
performance.
This course focuses on measures to protect life and avoid serious injury, including the provision of shelter and refuges,
escape routes, evacuation equipment, firefighting and shut-down sectors.
You will be led through the fundamentals of emergency response requirements using a blend of theory and workshops,
drawing upon case studies from a range of industry sectors. The course can also contribute to satisfying the ‘Emergency
Planning’ competence of your application to become a Professional Process Safety Engineer (see page 14).

■■ introduction to regulations By the end of this course, you will understand:
■■ identifying integrity threats and their potential to ■■ the regulatory requirements pertaining to the
compromise the integrity of places of refuges protection of people during major accidents
■■ risk analysis required for both onshore and ■■ how to identify all foreseeable integrity threats
offshore major accident planning
■■ the risk analysis required for both onshore and
■■ emergency response principles offshore major accident response planning
■■ management of major emergencies ■■ how to describe the components of emergency
procedures from minor incidents to major accidents
■■ emergency response planning, communications
and training ■■ how to explain the effectiveness of a plant’s
protection and procedures, including temporary
■■ effectiveness of facility provided protection and
refuges
procedures, including temporary refuges
■■ the requirement for emergency response planning
■■ lessons learned from accidents
and communications
■■ how to clearly describe the roles within emergency
response and incident management
Who will benefit

Anyone involved in the prevention of major accidents or incidents. It will also benefit project and plant managers, process
safety engineers and loss prevention specialists.

CPD 18 hours
www.icheme.org/emergency-planning
You may also be interested in Emergency Planning Online: see page 79
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Professional Process Safety
Engineer
Enabling Chartered Chemical Engineers to demonstrate
professional competence in process safety
The benefits of registration:
■■ global recognition of competence
■■ demonstration of commitment to process safety profession
■■ demand from employers for engineers with a formal process
■■ safety qualification
■■ enhanced career opportunities
■■ confidence from peer-review process
Find out more at:

www.icheme.org/process-safety
Safety
Expert Hazard Awareness
Understand the impact of hydrocarbon releases in the oil and gas industry
ACCREDITED
Training course
This expert course provides delegates with an understanding of the potential consequences of hydrocarbon releases in
the oil and gas industry by reference to key experimental research, modelling, major incidents and live demonstrations.
Held at Spadeadam Testing and Research, it uses lectures, workshops and live demonstrations to develop attendees
technical understanding of dispersion, fires and explosions.

■■ Outflow and dispersion, including: By the end of this course, you will understand:
– factors affecting fluid outflow from a loss of ■■ how gas is dispersed and the factors which can
containment affect this
– vapour production, dispersion and build-up of ■■ the build-up of flammable clouds
flammable clouds ■■ the relevance of vapour clouds to onshore and
■■ Explosions, including: offshore facilities
■■ why some vapour cloud explosions cause damaging
– production of damaging overpressures from
overpressures
flammable clouds
■■ relevance of DDT in real site conditions
– vapour cloud explosions
■■ explosion modelling
– deflagration to detonation transition
■■ explosion loading and mitigation
– modelling tools for explosions
■■ types of fires
– explosion loading and mitigation
■■ fire characteristics and how they can be related to
■■ Fires, including: consequences and mitigation
– types of fires ■■ fire modelling
– characteristics and their relation to the potential You will experience a range of demonstrations which will
conse-quences and mitigation provide practical demonstrations of the topics discussed.
– modelling of fire events These will include:
■■ liquid nitrogen spill
The relevance of technical aspects will be reviewed in
workshops focussed on major accidents. ■■ butane vapour cloud deflagration
■■ confined, vented explosion
Live demonstrations will include:
■■ spindle, flange and large jet fires
■■ liquid nitrogen spill
■■ kerosene jet fire
■■ butane vapour cloud deflagration
■■ methanol and diesel pool fires
■■ confined, vented explosion
■■ Hydrogen detonation
■■ spindle, flange and large jet fires
Who will benefit

The course is suitable for those who require a greater depth of knowledge regarding hydrocarbon releases, including safety
managers/representatives, hazard assessment engineers, technical safety engineers, incident investigators, major hazards
researchers and insurance loss assessors.
UK
Dates 26–28 March 2019, Spadeadam
2–4 July 2019, Spadeadam
5–7 November 2019, Spadeadam
CPD 9.5 hours
www.dnvgl.com/training/expert-hazard-awareness-training-2-5-days--9723
Contact spadeadamhac@dnvgl.com for more information
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Safety
Explosion Risk Management
Learn about all aspects of explosion hazards on land based and offshore
facilities
This course covers the many hazards associated with offshore and onshore facilities (including LNG facilities). It
includes discussion of release and dispersion modelling, explosion modelling, cryogenic spills, prevention and
mitigation, probabilistic risk assessments, legislation, and significant incidents.
You will have the opportunity to participate in practical case studies and the course includes demonstrations of
consequence modelling software (both CFD and phenomenological) as an input to safety studies.

■■ the timeline of explosion hazard management, By the end of this course, you will:
including examples of industrial explosions
■■ gain insight into the incident chain of events
■■ the science of explosions; chain of events, key
parameters ■■ understand the important parameters governing
release, dispersion and vapour cloud explosions
■■ an overview of regulatory requirements (DSEAR
and PFEER)
■■ learn different risk analysis approaches
■■ explosion prevention and protection measures
■■ understand various preventative measures to
reduce the occurrence and consequence of
■■ workshopped examples of industry-leading incidents
modelling tools FRED and FLACS
■■ experience various modelling techniques that may
■■ the use of consequence models within a
be applied to safety studies and the importance
probabilistic framework
of using advanced 3D modelling for detailed
explosion analyses
Who will benefit

Safety engineers, managers, consultants and supervisors, personnel involved in the design, operation or modification
of a petrochemical facility (chemical processing, O&G platforms, FPSOs, LNG, FLNG etc), oil and gas HSE practitioners/
incident investigators and anyone who would like to develop an understanding of gas explosion safety.

CPD 13 hours
www.icheme.org/explosion-risk
www.icheme.org
Safety
Fundamentals of Nuclear Safety
Understand the hazards associated with the nuclear industry
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of nuclear industry safety from engineering, management,
operational, regulatory and theoretical perspectives. It draws upon specific nuclear and high hazard industry case studies
and links various stages in safety analysis with the requirements of the Office for Nuclear Regulation.
The course is split into four sections: process safety management in a nuclear context; methodology and technology;
engineering; and management systems/operations. Delegates who successfully complete the end-of-course assessment
will receive an IChemE pass certificate in the Fundamentals of Nuclear Safety.

■■ importance of safety management By the end of this course, you will understand:
■■ model for nuclear safety management ■■ the basic science and engineering principles of the
■■ safety culture nuclear fuel cycle and nuclear reactors
■■ regulatory framework ■■ nuclear industry hazards and how the risks can be
■■ safety assessment principles & safety case controlled
■■ principles of nuclear energy ■■ key factors influencing the basis for nuclear safety
■■ nuclear hazards ■■ key nuclear safety requirements at each stage in

the lifecycle of a nu-clear plant
■■ design basis analysis and operating rules
■■ probabilistic safety analysis and consequence ■■ the importance of safety culture and the
analysis consequences of poor nuclear safety
■■ design for safety ■■ how your work depends on the knowledge and
expertise of others and how to acquire further
■■ decommissioning safety case knowledge and understanding of nuclear safety
■■ human factors management
■■ severe accident analysis & emergency response ■■ the need for understanding of the safety case and
■■ need for a nuclear safety management system how it should be the basis of decisions
■■ management systems and permit to work ■■ the importance of authority and accountability
■■ competence ■■ metrics needed to demonstrate compliance
■■ management of change ■■ the regulatory environment in which you operate
■■ asset integrity
■■ assurance
■■ continuous improvement
■■ leadership
Who will benefit

This course is primarily aimed at early-career professionals in the nuclear industry. It can also act as a refresher for more
experienced practitioners as well as engineers and scientists in other disciplines seeking to enter the nuclear industry.

CPD 33.75 hours
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Fundamentals of Process Safety
Learn the key principles of process safety and its management
IChemE’s flagship process safety training course will help you develop a better understanding of the key principles of
process safety and its management.
The course references the six functional safety areas of IChemE’s process safety framework: knowledge and
competence, engineering and design, systems and procedures, assurance, human factors and culture. It is aimed at
process industry practitioners seeking to expand or refresh their process safety knowledge across a broad range of
topics.
The course features a mix of interactive exercises and workshops, case studies and theory covering the core areas of a
process safety framework. Delegates that pass our end-of-course assessment will receive an IChemE pass certificate in
the Fundamentals of Process Safety.

Day 1 By the end of this course, you will understand::
■■ importance of process safety ■■ the key principles of process safety and its
management
■■ a model for process safety
■■ hazard and risk ■■ the consequences of poor process safety (human,
environmental and business consequences)
■■ hazard identification and evaluation
■■ the key factors influencing the basis of process
Day 2 safety
■■ consequences – toxicity and fires ■■ the hazards associated with process plant and how
■■ consequences – explosions the risks can be controlled
■■ chemical reactions ■■ the key process safety requirements at each stage

in the life cycle of process plant from conceptual
■■ flammable atmospheres design through to operation, maintenance and
Day 3 modification
■■ project development ■■ the interdependence and the need for overall

organisation process safety management capability
■■ design safety
■■ how to acquire further knowledge and
■■ risk assessment
understanding of process safety management
■■ operations
■■ asset integrity
Day 4 Who will benefit
■■ management of change Anyone involved in the design, operation, modification or
maintenance of a major hazard or other process plant. The
■■ management systems course will also benefit engineers en-route to achieving
■■ human factors Chartered status and anyone who would like to develop
an understanding of process safety.
■■ leadership and culture
■■ process safety performance
Day 5
■■ multi-stage case study
■■ emergency response
■■ course feedback
■■ course assessment
■■ workshopped examples of industry-leading
modelling tools FRED and FLACS
■■ the use of consequence models within a
probabilistic framework
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“ The group exercises were well thought out to encourage discussion - this was interesting because
“
of the range of industries and experience represented in each group. The exercises showed how
to put the theory into practice
Stephen McLachlan, TGE Gas Engineering, UK
UK Australia New Zealand South Africa

24‒28 June 2019, 8‒12 April 2019, Perth 26‒30 August 2019, 13‒17 May 2019,
Dates
Edinburgh New Plymouth Boksburg
14‒18 October 2019, 17-21 June 2019, Brisbane
Reading
7-11 October 2019,
Melbourne
IChemE Member Fees £2000 + VAT AUD$3565 (GST inc) NZD$3565 (GST inc) R15400
Non-Member Fees £2200 + VAT AUD$4090 (GST inc) NZD$4090 (GST inc) R15900
CPD 34 hours 4 SAIChE CPD Credits
www.icheme.org/fundamentals
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Hazard Identification Techniques
Learn the principles, advantages and limitations of key techniques
Hazard identification requires a systematic and methodical approach to ensure all risks are recognised, prioritised and
managed.
This course will help you develop the required knowledge to prevent and protect against the effects of process safety
incidents. You’ll explore a range of hazard identification techniques, their advantages and limitations and when to apply
them.
The course features a variety of learning methods including workshops, practical exercises, case studies and video. It
can also contribute to satisfying the ‘Hazard Identification’ competence of your application to become a Professional
Process Safety Engineer (see page 14).

■■ hazard identification through the process lifecycle By the end of this course, you will understand:
■■ inherent safety study ■■ the principles of key hazard identification
techniques – inherent safety study, HAZID, HAZOP
■■ concept and preliminary hazard analysis (HAZID)
and FMECA
■■ the HAZOP technique (continuous, batch and
■■ how to select appropriate techniques for different
procedural)
situations, scenarios and stages in the project
■■ Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis lifecycle
(FMECA)
■■ the advantages and limitations of each technique
■■ Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA)
■■ when and how to use risk assessment as part of
hazard identification, including LOPA
Who will benefit

Anyone responsible for the design, commissioning, decommissioning, construction and modification of plant. It will also
benefit plant/process operators, process safety engineers and loss prevention specialists.
“Excellent theoretical and practical introduction to hazard identification techniques…good

“
depth of training… tutor was well versed and knowledgeable in subject matter
Ross Lightfoot, Springfield Fuels, UK
UK
Dates 26–27 November 2019, Rugby
CPD 12 hours
www.icheme.org/hazard-identification
You may also be interested in Hazard Identification Techniques Online: see page 82
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Hazard Study Leaders
Understand the techniques of the 8 stage hazard process and how to

implement hazard studies
ACCREDITED
Training course
The 8 stage hazard study process covers the full lifecycle of a project. It starts at the feasibility stage of a project with
a study of the inherent safety of the project concept. The 8 stage hazard study process then mirrors the development
phases of the project through detailed design, construction, commissioning, and ongoing operation. At each stage there
is a hazard study technique which aligns with the needs and level of development of the project.
The course consists of a series of training modules that deal with the 8 hazard study stages, plus sessions on related
topics designed to improve the capability of hazard study leaders. A series of team exercises are used for the process
design stage hazard studies, to give the attendees a chance to put into practice what they have learnt during the lecture.
Course outline ■■ human HAZOP

■■ phased 8 stage hazard study overview ■■ hazard study 7: Process Hazard Review of plant
■■ process safety, risk and the Law ■■ revalidation of hazard studies
■■ hazard study 0: Inherent safety
Learning outcomes
■■ hazard study 1: Early identification
By the end of this course, you will understand:
■■ fires, explosion and toxic gas
■■ ABB’s techniques of the 8 stage hazard process
■■ hazard study 2: HAZID ■■ hazard study of continuous, batch, modifications,
■■ major hazard case studies packages, procedures and other processes
■■ tolerability of risk and ALARP ■■ revalidation of hazard studies and period review
■■ how to develop the necessary skills to lead a team in
■■ risk matrices
carrying out hazard studies
■■ SIL assessment and the link to hazard study
■■ organising and planning of meetings
■■ hazard study 3: HAZOP ■■ technical understanding of event consequence
■■ team leadership in relation to loss of containment of toxic and
flammable gases, the types and severity of each type
■■ hazard studies 4 & 5: Pre-commissioning studies of fire and explosion
■■ hazard study 6: Feedback from operating plant ■■ alignment of hazard study with follow-on studies
■■ hazard study of modifications, package units such as SIL assessment to provide line of sight from
hazard to protection to support Functional Safety
■■ human factors and Hazard studies Assessments
■■ hazard study of operating procedures ■■ the incorporation of human factors in Hazard Studies
■■ the pitfalls and limitations of hazard study techniques
Who will benefit

Typical attendees would be process design engineers, safety managers, advisors, engineers and works or business
technical personnel who are likely to lead hazard studies on a regular basis.
“
“ Excellent mix of videos, presentations and exercises
UK
Dates 29 April – 3 May 2019, Billingham
7–11 October 2019, Manchester
CPD 26 hours
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HAZOP training
IChemE offers a range of HAZOP training courses to help team leaders and
What are your needs? team members at all levels develop their skills and expand their knowledge.
Check out the table below to decide which HAZOP course is right for you.
Team leaders Experienced Team New team Those new to

wanting to team members members HAZOP and
expand/ members wanting to those who work
update their moving on to expand/ alongside/
knowledge leadership update their need a broad
knowledge understanding of
HAZOP
HAZOP Leadership
█ █
and Management
HAZOP Study for
Team Leaders and █ █ █
Team Members
HAZOP Awareness █
An Introduction to HAZOP
Understand the basics of HAZOP
This course will help you learn how HAZOP fits into a wider process safety toolkit. You’ll learn about the technique’s
strengths, limitations and when it should be applied, as well as the basics of the process itself.
This course, aimed at anyone new to HAZOP or those who would benefit from better understanding the technique, also
includes modules on teamwork, documentation, recording and reporting. A case study is used throughout the course to
illustrate the application of the HAZOP technique and provide opportunities for you to experience the technique in action.

■■ HAZOP origins and objectives By the end of this course, you will understand:
■■ the HAZOP technique – an overview ■■ the principles of a HAZOP study
■■ benefits of HAZOP within an organisation ■■ the resources required for a study
■■ how a study progresses
■■ the benefits of HAZOP
■■ when a full HAZOP is appropriate
Who will benefit
Anyone new to HAZOP and those who manage/work alongside others in a HAZOP-related role. This includes
engineers, scientists, project managers and senior managers.

CPD 6 hours
www.icheme.org/hazop-introduction
You may also be interested in An Introduction to HAZOP Online: see page 70
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HAZOP Leadership and Management
Learn how to effectively lead, manage and organise a HAZOP Study Team
This course explores best practice in HAZOP leadership and management. You will learn about the application of the
HAZOP technique and how to plan and manage study programmes more effectively. You will also learn how best to lead
study teams to ensure maximum effectiveness and successful project execution.
You’ll experience different team roles through case studies and be given the chance to guide a team through the HAZOP
process.
Certificates will be issued to candidates that pass an end-of-course assessment (certification does not act as IChemE HAZOP
leader accreditation/endorsement). You will also receive a copy of the IChemE book HAZOP: Guide to Best Practice.

■■ planning a HAZOP programme By the end of this course, you will understand:
■■ node identification and time estimation ■■ how to prepare for a HAZOP study meeting and
■■ preparation of the event programme – including defining the scope of the
study and choosing the team
■■ recording style, skills and development of
recommendations ■■ how to choose nodes (parts of the drawings or
operation for HAZOP study)
■■ HAZOP meeting facilitation
■■ how to estimate the programme requirements for the
■■ team dynamics successful comple-tion of a study
■■ leadership through the study ■■ facilitation techniques to motivate the team and keep
■■ development of the final report and action them on task
management ■■ how to avoid common problems encountered during
study meetings, in-cluding challenging behaviours
■■ how to formulate the HAZOP study report
■■ the team leader’s role in the implementation of
recommendations and the management of the process
Who will benefit
Anyone with experience in the HAZOP technique who is required to lead a HAZOP study. It will also benefit process
safety engineers, loss prevention specialists, production engineers, process design engineers, project engineers, process
programmers and instrument control designers. “
“ Very detailed course, full of real case studies
Massimo Scirea, Amec Foster Wheeler, UK
UK Ireland Australia South Africa

10‒12 April 2019, Dublin 7‒9 May 2019, Brisbane 18‒20 March 2019,
Dates 9‒11 April 2019, Rugby
Boksburg
12‒14 August 2019,
4‒6 June 2019, Rugby
Boksburg
22‒24 October 2019,
Manchester
12‒14 November 2019,
London
3‒5 December 2019,
Rugby
IChemE/Engineers Ireland �1760 * EI Discount applies
£1650 + VAT R9600
Member Fees to Dublin course only
Non-Member Fees £1850 + VAT �1980 R10300
CPD 18 hours 3 SAIChE CPD Credits
www.icheme.org/hazop-leadership
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HAZOP Study for Team Leaders and Team Members
An integrated course for new team leaders and team members
This course provides effective, realistic training for HAZOP team leaders and members. Alongside presentations
covering every essential aspect of HAZOP, you will participate in workshops on HAZOP for continuing processes,
sequential operations and computer-controlled plant. You will also learn more about the relationship between HAZOP
and other hazard identification methods and hazard studies.
Much of the course is dedicated to group work on realistic HAZOP case studies, giving team leaders and team members
practical experience in your respective roles.
Examples are drawn from a range of industry sectors and typical reports are also provided. You can also take part in
discussion and analysis sessions to identify strengths, weaknesses and learning points from the case studies.
If you have little or limited experience as a HAZOP team member you should register for the course as a team member.
Experienced team members, those new to team leadership and leaders in need of a refresher, should register as a team
leader.

By the end of this course, you will understand: Team leaders will learn:
■■ the HAZOP technique ■■ how to be a good leader, emphasised by practice and
reviews
■■ developing hazardous scenarios
■■ how to manage HAZOP studies
■■ roles and responsibilities
■■ the importance of pre-study preparation
■■ human factors
■■ how to work effectively with the team secretary and
■■ common pitfalls and how to avoid them
the team members
Team members will learn:
■■ how HAZOP study works
■■ the role and responsibilities of a team member
■■ how to become a valuable team member
Who will benefit

New HAZOP team leaders, experienced HAZOP team members moving on to team leadership and new HAZOP team
members. The course will also benefit anyone who needs to refresh/update their HAZOP knowledge, engineers and
other technical personnel new to HAZOP and those with safety/project management responsibilities.
“
“ Excellent facilitator and the revamp of this course has been outstanding
Carmelo Herdes, University of Bath, UK
UK Australia
Dates 14‒16 May 2019, Rugby 10-12 September 2019, Melbourne
22‒24 October 2019, Rugby
CPD 18 hours
www.icheme.org/hazop-team
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Human Factors Alumni
Refresh your human factors knowledge and reflect on your current strategy
NEW
Human Factors Alumni is an exclusive opportunity for anyone who has previously participated in our Human Factors
in Health and Safety training programme to refresh their knowledge of human factors and reflect on their current
implementation strategy.
Participants will learn about the latest thinking and new developments in the field. Facilitated workshop sessions will
focus on specific human factors interventions at a deeper level of practical application, enabling delegates to further
develop their understanding of how human factors is undertaken in practice. This is an excellent opportunity for past
Human Factors in Health and Safety delegates to share their experiences of putting their learning into practice and gain
feedback on their approaches.

■■ review of participants’ human factors By the end of this course, you will be able to:
implementation programmes and their progress to
■■ reflect on how the human factors strategy at your
date (prior summary submission will be required
own organisation may need to be refined (including
from each participant and feedback will be shared
how it may need to be measured/reviewed to
during the course)
ensure its continued effectiveness and to ensure
■■ recent developments in human factors (including that it has sufficient coverage)
the integration of human factors within process
■■ consider different approaches for tackling existing
safety, new tools/techniques, and the latest focus
human factors issues by understanding the latest
for the human factors discipline)
developments in the human factors discipline
■■ specific human factors interventions (this will be
■■ further direct and embed practical human factors
decided nearer the course date according to the
solutions without your own organisation by
specific needs of participants, but may include
learning about new tools and techniques that can
measuring/developing human factors strategies,
be used by the human factors co-ordinator, but
human performance tools and techniques for
also those that can be used by operational frontline
operational staff, and more detailed instruction on
staff to more comprehensively embed human
‘selected’ human factors methods)
factors within their organisation
Who will benefit

This event is aimed at those who have completed the full Human Factors in Health and Safety programme (all four
modules) but is open to anyone who has completed at least one module. There will be pre-reading to ensure there is a
common basic level of understanding applicable to the event.

CPD 12.5 hours
www.icheme.org/human-factors-alumni
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Human Factors in Health and Safety
Improve safety standards and business performance through better

understanding of human factors
This modular training programme is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the core human factors issues
in the process industries and how to implement solutions to manage them effectively. The training is delivered in
partnership with the Keil Centre, a recognised centre of excellence in human factors, and is endorsed by the Chartered
Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF).
Human Factors in Health and Safety consists of four intensive two-day modules, which together with pre-reading,
provide a broad human factors educational programme. Delegates can join the programme at any point, since modules
can be completed in any order. Modules are also available as single courses to develop understanding of a particular
area of human factors.

Module One – Managing Human Factors On completion of the Human Factors in Health and Safety
programme, you will:
■■ human factors in risk management
■■ understand what human factors is and how it
■■ managing safety-critical communications
affects human performance, health and safety
■■ managing safety culture and behaviours
■■ understand how human factors needs to be
■■ managing organisational change managed within an organisation, including the
scope and involvement of different parties
Module Two – Managing Human Failure
■■ develop knowledge about specific topic areas
■■ reducing human error related to major accidents and how to reduce the
related risks
■■ managing non-compliance
■■ understand and gain practical use of common tools
■■ human factors in incident investigation
and techniques used within human factors
■■ managing performance under pressure
■■ understand how to apply certain human factors
tools
Module Three – Strengthening Organisational
Performance ■■ UK participants – act as the COMAH operator’s
intelligent customer for human factors*
■■ managing fatigue
* The COMAH delivery guide has a specific clause relating to technical
■■ staffing and workload competence in human factors, suggesting the COMAH operators should
■■ training and competence demonstrate proportionate access to human factors expertise.
See www.icheme.org/human-factors for more information.
■■ effective supervision and safety leadership
Module Four – Human Factors in Design

■■ integrating human factors in design
■■ developing effective procedures
■■ human machine interface
■■ plant and control room design
Who will benefit

Human Factors in Health and Safety is designed for those who want a comprehensive overview of human factors, access
to practical research-based tools and approaches, and discussion in small groups with acknowledged industry experts.
This may include:
■■ HSE managers and advisors
■■ operations managers
■■ safety engineers
■■ chemical/process engineers
■■ in-house human factors advisors
Specific engineering disciplines (eg control and instrumentation, piping, electrical, mechanical) may be interested in
Module 4 – Human Factors in Design.
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Course prize
Delegates who complete all four modules are eligible to enter for a course prize for best application of human factors
knowledge. Previous winners of this award include:
2013/14 2014/15
Andrew Brown, Rachel Brownlow and Andy Roger Newton, Principal Engineer,
Letheren, Nuclear and Safety Assessment Section, JBA Engineering, UK
Springfield Fuels Ltd, UK
2016 2017
Phil Morris, Engineering Manager, EDF Energy Ron Ramshaw, Head of HSSE,
Gas Storage, UK Interconnector, UK
“ Human Factors in Health and Safety is ideal for anyone who wishes to become an intelligent
“
customer in the subject. It provides an excellent learning opportunity and is an important addition
to the health and safety toolbox
Ron Ramshaw, Interconnector, UK
UK Australia
Module 1 3‒4 April 2019, Edinburgh 7–8 August 2019, Brisbane
Module 2 5‒6 June 2019, Edinburgh 20-21 November 2019, Brisbane
Module 3 18‒19 September 2019, Edinburgh 26-27 February 2020, Brisbane
Module 4 4‒5 December 2019, Edinburgh 27-28 May 2020, Brisbane
Fees per module £1300 + VAT AUD$2300 + GST
Fees per module (if
booking all four modules £1150 + VAT AUD$2000 + GST
together)
CPD 12.5 hours per module, 50 hours total
www.icheme.org/human-factors
You may also be interested in Human Factors in Health and Safety Online: see page 83
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IEC 61508/61511 and SIL Determination
Understand the concepts of SIL determination and the principles of

IEC 61508/61511
ACCREDITED
Training course
Practical training in the appreciation of Safety Integrity Level (SIL) determination to the technical requirements of
IEC 61508/61511. The course provides an introduction to the standard, the basics of risk, methodologies for SIL
determination, and some of the important factors involved including common pitfalls.

■■ introduction to the standards and their background By the end of this course, you will be able to:
■■ scope and applicability ■■ understand the concepts of SIL determination and
the principles of IEC 61508/61511
■■ functional safety and IEC 61508/61511
interpretation ■■ explain the key terms and concepts which underpin
a systematic consideration process for safety and
■■ IEC 61508/61511 basic principles refresher
protective systems in respect to SIL
■■ the concept and importance of SIL determination
■■ understand the importance of SIL determination
■■ risk concepts and criteria, risk aversion, tolerability
■■ determine where present practice is in line with
(with exercise)
the requirements of these standards and identify
■■ hazard identification, assessing frequency and where improvements are necessary
consequence, modification list (incl. example)
■■ implement the SIL determination methodology
■■ risk graph approach (with exercises)
■■ LOPA use with examples
■■ fault trees and demand trees (using exercises)
■■ the impact of humans in the equation and sources
of fault tree data
■■ dependency demands, layers etc.
■■ the ‘pros and cons’ of the differing approaches to
SIL determination
■■ introduction to the CASS scheme
Who will benefit

Process design engineers, electrical, control and instrument engineers, designers, safety managers. Advisors and
technical managers with responsibility for managing risk.
UK
Dates 19–20 June 2019, Warrington
CPD 17.75 hours
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Inherent Safety in Design and Operation Development
Learn to create an inherently safe and efficient working environment
You invest significant resources in the daily management, control and mitigation of risks at your organisation. However,
avoiding or reducing hazards is inherently safer than controlling them.
There are major benefits and efficiencies to be achieved by promoting and creating an inherently safer working
environment where the amount of hazardous material and hazardous operations are reduced. Unlike other risk
management strategies, inherent safety seeks to remove hazards at source.
This course will give you a greater understanding of the concept of 'inherent safety' including the main principles, tools
and measures required for safe, efficient and profitable plant and operations.

■■ risk reduction strategies By the end of this course, you will understand:
■■ inherent safety principles ■■ how to identify the principles of inherent safety
– elimination ■■ how to promote an inherent safety message
throughout your organisation
– minimisation
■■ how inherent safety can form part of a wider safety
– substitution
management system
– moderation
– segregation
– simplification
■■ inherent safety in project cycle
■■ an inherently safer design process
■■ inherent safety benefits
■■ inherent safety measurement
■■ inherent safety regulatory compliance
■■ green chemistry
Who will benefit

Staff responsible for design, commissioning, decommissioning, construction and installation of plant; plant/process
operators including maintenance functions; process safety engineers and loss prevention specialists; environmental
engineers; chemical engineers working towards Chartered status and those working towards the Professional Process
Safety Engineer status.
“
“ [The course leader] presented well and shared lots of examples from his own experiences
Jack Shepherd, Bechtel, UK
UK Australia
Dates Register your interest at courses@icheme.org 26–27 November 2019, Brisbane
CPD 12 hours
www.icheme.org/inherent-safety
You may also be interested in Inherent Safety Online: see page 84
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Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA)
Learn the methodology and detailed application of LOPA
Layer of protection analysis (LOPA) is a semi-quantitative tool for analysing and assessing risk on a process plant. It uses an
order of magnitude technique to evaluate the adequacy of existing or proposed layers of protection against known hazards.
This course will help you understand how significant scenarios are categorised and tolerable frequencies assigned for
identified hazardous events. You will also learn how to assign risk categories and determine how many Independent
Protection Layers (IPL) should be in place. The course also covers the specification and requirements for a protection layer
to be accepted as an IPL.
You will cover all the essential LOPA steps on the course through workshops, including the use of software tools. Course
materials also include a compendium of LOPA related research papers, reference materials and further reading.

■■ LOPA overview and definitions By the end of this course, you will understand:
■■ scenarios ■■ the LOPA methodology and its application
■■ initiating events and frequencies ■■ how to decide if a process needs a safety
instrumented system (SIS)
■■ common alternatives to LOPA
■■ what safety integrity level (SIL) is required
■■ As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP)
■■ how to define an IPL
■■ mitigation
■■ how to implement a process to manage these
■■ leading the LOPA Study
systems through the life cycle of an installation
■■ LOPA audit
■■ how to lead a LOPA study
■■ documentation
■■ Buncefield – 15 LOPA studies
■■ human factors using Human Error Assessment and
Reduction Technique (HEART)
Who will benefit

Anyone responsible for leading a LOPA study. It will also benefit process safety engineers, loss prevention specialists,
“
production engineers, process design engineers, project engineers, process programmers and instrument control designers.
“ Exactly the required information for me to carry out LOPA activities

Philip Gow, Mexichem, UK
UK Ireland Australia New Zealand South Africa

7–8 May 2019, 9–10 May 2019, 3–4 June 2019, 15–16 October 2019, 22–23 October 2019,
Dates
Rugby Dublin Melbourne Hamilton Boksburg
24–25 September 2019, 6–7 June 2019,
Rugby Perth
8–9 October 2019
Manchester
7–8 November 2019
Manchester
IChemE/Engineers £1350 + VAT �1485 * EI Discount AUD$2,000 (GST inc) NZD$2,520 (GST inc) R6000
Ireland Member Fees applies to Dublin
course only
Non-Member Fees £1480 + VAT �1635 AUD$2,200 (GST inc) NZD$2,800 (GST inc) R6300
CPD 11.5 hours 2 SAIChE CPD Credits
www.icheme.org/lopa
You may also be interested in An Introduction to LOPA Online: see page 71
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Managing the Hazards of Flare Systems
Learn the key principles of flare system safety
Flares are used throughout the petrochemical, oil refining and upstream oil and gas industries as relief and abatement
systems. However, if not designed, operated and maintained correctly they can be, and have been, involved in both
minor and major accidents.
This course comprehensively reviews the operations and equipment on all types of flare systems. It categorises the key
hazards which you need to control, and reviews these hazards individually, making use of past industry accidents and
incidents and errors in design only revealed in operation.
You will gain a thorough understanding of the key design, operation, maintenance and plant modification aspects which
must be controlled to ensure effective process safety and environmental compliance over the life cycle of a flare system.

■■ review of a flare system incident By the end of this course, you will understand:
■■ review of flare system components ■■ the components of a flare system, how they
■■ key flare system siting considerations work, why the components which make up a flare
disposal system are there and how they can fail or
■■ key flare system sizing considerations be rendered ineffective
■■ hazard 1 – keeping air out of the flare system
■■ key principles for ensuring flare system safety
■■ hazard 2 – keeping the flare system lit
■■ the key types of incidents and accidents and how
■■ hazard 3 – preventing liquid overfill to use this knowledge in the design, operation,
■■ hazard 4 – preventing freezing/blockage modification and maintenance of flare systems
■■ hazard 5 – exclusion of personnel from flare ■■ the regulatory requirements from safety and
systems environmental regulations such as COMAH and
PPC & EPR regulations
■■ hazard 6 – flaring toxic materials
■■ hazard 7 – preventing over-chilling ■■ understand the general principles of how flare
systems are designed
■■ hazard 8 - working on flare systems
■■ hazard 9 – performing operational checks, or
maintenance within flare sterilisation’ zones
■■ environmental aspects of elevated flare stack
systems (noise, light, loss of pilots etc)
■■ other hazards
Who will benefit

Those who have responsibility for designing, operating, maintaining and modifying flare systems; personnel from
operating companies, consultancies, engineering, procurement, and construction management companies and
regulatory bodies who may be responsible for regulating assets which contain flare systems.
“
“
Course content was very well presented, you could tell that [the presenters] put a lot of time
and effort into preparing the notes and the handouts
Narmina Hasanova, CB&I (UK) Ltd
UK
CPD 11.5 hours
www.icheme.org/flare-hazards
You may also be interested in Managing the Hazards of Flare Systems Online: see page 85
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Practical Aspects of ATEX/DSEAR Compliance Success
Practical understanding of ATEX/DSEAR for a safer working environment

ACCREDITED
Training course
The flagship four day course from DEKRA Process Safety, Practical Aspects of DSEAR Compliance Success, covers
Hazardous Area Classification (HAC), Dust, Gas and Vapour Explosion Hazards, Industrial Electrostatic Hazards and
Non-Electrical (Mechanical) Ignition Risk Assessment.

■■ legislative background and requirements By the end of this course, you will understand:
■■ flammability (fire and explosion) properties of ■■ the purpose of EU ATEX Directives and equivalent
materials national regulations, responsibilities under EU ATEX
■■ hazardous area classification for gases, vapours Directives and equivalent national regulations
and liquids ■■ materials data requirements for ATEX assessments
■■ hazardous area classification for powders and how materials data are obtained and its practical
significance
■■ selection of new equipment for use in hazardous
areas ■■ the philosophy of hazardous area classification and how
to undertake hazardous area classification for gases,
■■ understanding explosions vapours (liquids) and/or powders
■■ further properties of materials ■■ how to specify new equipment for use in hazardous areas
■■ prevention of fires and explosions by control of ■■ about different combustion events and explosions, their
flammable atmospheres and ignition sources characteristics and the hazards they represent
■■ protection against those explosions which could ■■ methods for controlling flammable atmospheres to
still occur prevent or reduce fire and explosion hazards
■■ fundamentals of static electricity ■■ the range of ignition sources for flammable atmospheres
■■ properties of materials relevant to static electricity and how to undertake an ignition risk assessment
■■ systematically assessing electrostatic ignition ■■ methods for controlling ignition sources to prevent or
hazards reduce fire and explosion hazards
■■ controlling static electricity to avoid fires and ■■ the fundamental mechanisms of electrostatic charge
explosions generation, dissipation its effects andhow to undertake
an electrostatic ignition risk assessment
■■ problems (as distinct from hazards) due to
unwanted static electricity in industry ■■ how to control static electricity to prevent or reduce fire
and explosion hazards
■■ incidents and consequences of unsuitable or poorly
maintained equipment ■■ how to protect against the effects of explosions when
control measures may not be fully effective
■■ assessment of mechanical equipment for use in
hazardous areas ■■ how to assess non-electrical equipment for use in
hazardous areas
■■ how to prepare and maintain documentary evidence of
having undertaken the above assessments
Who will benefit
Anyone involved in the specification, design, operation and maintenance of control systems or anyone who has an
interest in improving their current alarm system.
UK Ireland
Dates 12‒15 March 2019, Southampton 2–5 April 2019, Dublin
10‒13 September 2019, Manchester
Fees £1265 + VAT �1585
CPD 26 hours
www.dekra-process-safety.co.uk
Contact process-safety-uk@dekra.com for more information
www.icheme.org
Safety
Process Risk Assessment
Learn to identify, assess and communicate process risks
Effective risk assessment is key to protecting businesses against the potentially devastating impact of process safety
incidents. In most countries it’s also a legal requirement.
This course will help you to develop the skills and knowledge to identify, assess and communicate process risks from a
safety, environmental and business perspective, from a simple qualitative approach to fully-quantified assessments.
The course can also contribute to satisfying the ‘Risk Assessment’ competence of your application to become a
Professional Process Safety Engineer (see page 14).

■■ process risk By the end of this course, you will understand:
■■ qualitative risk assessment ■■ individual and societal risk concepts
■■ semi-quantitative risk assessment ■■ risk tolerability
■■ layer of protection analysis ■■ the principles of As Low As Reasonably Practicable
(ALARP) demonstration
■■ environmental risk assessment
■■ the 5-stage risk assessment process, the different
■■ hazard analysis
types of process risk assessment and when to apply
■■ quantified risk assessment them
■■ cost-benefit analysis ■■ qualitative, semi-quantitative and quantitative
methods including risk matrices, bow-tie analysis,
Layer of Protection Analysis, environmental risk
assessment, fault-tree analysis, event-tree analysis,
Hazard Analysis, Quantitative Risk Assessment and
occupied buildings risk assessment
Who will benefit
Staff involved in the risk assessment process including supervisors, managers and directors. It will also benefit plant/
process operators including maintenance functions and process safety engineers and loss prevention specialists.
UK
Dates 5–6 November 2019, Rugby
CPD 12 hours
www.icheme.org/risk-assessment
You may also be interested in Process Risk Assessment Online: see page 87
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Safety
Process Safety Leadership and Culture
Understand the role of leadership in process safety
Safety culture begins at the top. It’s more than a box to be ticked, it’s up to senior leaders to set the tone for their
organisation. Positive process safety outcomes depend on their engagement and focus.
Join other senior executives and board members to examine the real issues and decisions faced by boards and executive
teams. You will explore how process safety management can provide a fresh perspective, examine the human factors
and cultural elements of the workplace, before identifying critical issues and considering a bespoke action plan.
This unique course combines facilitated discussions and interactive sessions which will enable participants to consider
their access to information, their understanding of key issues and their ability to make cogent and timely decisions that
respond to the concerns of the public, the regulator, staff, contractors and investors.

■■ context of process safety By the end of this course, you will understand:
■■ a director’s responsibilities in process safety ■■ the business implications of process safety
■■ leadership in process safety ■■ due diligence as it applies to process safety
■■ functional elements of an organisation and how ■■ the role of leadership in promoting and sustaining
they relate to process safety good process safety management
■■ personal action planning ■■ the functional aspects of an organisation that
require leadership to provide assurance that
process safety risks are being correctly managed
■■ how to develop personal action plans to enhance
your contribution to process safety in your business
Who will benefit

Directors and senior executives, typically those with control and key decision-making responsibilities. It is delivered
at a level to be understood by all, from legal to finance to operations. Participants in the past have included oil and gas
companies, mining companies, electricity generators, pulp and paper, rail and chemical processing.
“
“ Loved the case study... a very different way to get me thinking about things
David Bleakley, ConocoPhillips, UK
UK New Zealand Australia

Dates 16 May 2019, London 7 March 2019, Auckland 3 July 2019, Perth
IChemE Member Fees £600 + VAT NZD$1110 (GST inc) AUD$1065 (GST inc)
Non-Member Fees £700 + VAT NZD$1290 (GST inc) AUD$1235 (GST inc)
CPD 7 hours
www.icheme.org/safety-leadership
www.icheme.org
Safety
Process Safety Performance Indicators & PSM Auditing
Improve your process safety management using effective PSPIs and PSM
auditing
Major incidents continue to occur in the process industries. However, many investigations reveal shortcomings where
process safety performance indicators (PSPI) and process safety management (PSM) audit programmes could have
reduced the risk of such an occurrence.
Developing effective PSPIs is not always straightforward. A balanced approach that considers leading as well as lagging
indicators is the best way to manage major hazards, whilst avoiding the pitfall of creating an unwieldy system where
counting becomes more important than action.
This course will help you improve the effectiveness of your process safety performance indicators and process safety
management audits. It examines guidance published by the HSE and others to create and implement an effective
process safety performance programme.
It includes practical workshops aimed at improving process safety management auditing skills and uses past incident
case studies to demonstrate how PSPIs and PSM audit programmes could have reduced the risk of these incidents.

■■ introduction to PSPIs – what are they and why use By the end of this course, you will understand:
them?
■■ process safety performance indicators
■■ HSG 254 methodology
■■ how to select and use effective leading and lagging
■■ BP Texas City PSPIs using the HSE six-stage approach
■■ example PSPIs ■■ the benefits of planning and preparation for PSM
audits
■■ selecting PSPIs workshop
■■ the different PSM audit types, protocols and
■■ past major incidents
techniques that can be employed
■■ PSM auditing and the need for it
■■ how to improve your PSM auditing skills
■■ basic steps of a PSM audit program
■■ auditor roles and interview skills
■■ data gathering and writing recommendations
■■ learning from industry
Who will benefit

Managers, engineers and safety personnel who are responsible for conducting process safety management audits or
are involved in establishing and implementing a process safety performance indicator programme within their own
organisation.
“
“ The course was interesting and covered material at a good pace
Edward Mills, FM Global, UK

CPD 14 hours
www.icheme.org/safety-performance
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Safety
Safety Instrumented Functions (SIF)
Develop a broad understanding of SIFs and their management
Many facilities use SIFs to reduce the likelihood of a hazardous event and maintain the As Low As Reasonably
Practicable (ALARP) status. SIFs are generally designed and operated in conformance with IEC 61508/61511. The
codes address SIF design, selection and ongoing management in terms of a lifecycle.
This course will help you better understand all aspects of the SIF lifecycle including how to determine the Safety
Integrity Level rating for a SIF. The two most frequently used techniques (risk graphs and Layer of Protection Analysis)
for determining the required SIL, are explained in the course. You will also learn about the most common pitfalls and
how to overcome them.
The course draws upon a range of exercises and case studies from different industry sectors.

■■ hazard and risk assessment By the end of this course, you will understand:
■■ allocation of safety functions to protection layers ■■ the principles of the SIF lifecycle
■■ safety requirements specification for the SIF ■■ how to determine the SIL rating for a SIF, using
both risk graphs and LOPA
■■ design and engineering of the SIF
■■ how the SIL is verified
■■ installation, commissioning and validation
■■ the ongoing management of SIFs through
■■ operation and maintenance
operation, maintenance, modification and
■■ modification decommissioning
■■ decommissioning
■■ verification
■■ management of functional safety assessment and
auditing
■■ safety lifecycle structure and planning
■■ some common pitfalls
Who will benefit

Anyone who would like to improve their understanding of SIFs and their management, especially technical/process
safety specialists.
“ “
Very knowledgeable course director. I enjoyed many of the lessons learned to support the
course objective
Andrew Waterman, Valero, UK

CPD 14 hours
www.icheme.org/sif
www.icheme.org
In-house training with IChemE
All of the courses listed in our catalogue can be delivered in-house.

Content can be customised to meet your organisation’s specific training
needs. If you have a group that would benefit from the same course(s),
save money and time by opting for in-house training.
Contact courses@icheme.org for more information.
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Personal Development and Leadership
Chartered Manager Bootcamp
CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership
This residential programme is designed to meet the learning requirements of the Chartered Management Institute
(CMI) Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management Skills.
You’ll benefit from shared learning alongside other Chartered Engineers and be supported by one of IMechE’s
experienced facilitators (your very own sergeant major!).
You will be required to apply your earning to a minimum of two assignments (for CEng) and upon successful completion
can apply to become a Chartered Manager with the CMI. Like any Bootcamp it is intense, challenging and will stretch
you. You will emerge stronger from the experience and empowered to become a Chartered Manager.
The course fee also includes your CMI registration fees, access to the ManagementDirect resource base, your chartered
manager application, assignment support from the IMechE and Engineer360 or Team Performance Diagnostic and
feedback session.

■■ leadership vs management By the end of this course, you will:
■■ performance management ■■ define the skills associated with leadership and
management
■■ management communication
■■ apply leadership and management best practice to
■■ recruitment and interviewing skills
your organisation
■■ best practice leadership
■■ identify styles of management and their strengths
■■ motivation and weaknesses
■■ understand and define your key stakeholders
■■ improve the way you manage resources and set
objectives
■■ implement team and individual performance review
systems
■■ identify areas of poor performance
■■ activate your own personal development plan
following the Engineer360 feedback tool
Who will benefit

This programme is designed for CEng and IEng managers seeking to continue to develop their leadership capability. The
programme is designed for CEng and IEng managers with two or more years’ experience in a people, project or resource
management position.
“
“ Excellent course, covered a lot! Andy was very personable and knowledgeable
Ian Andrews, Urenco, UK
UK
Dates 25–27 June 2019, Warwick
3–5 December 2019, Warwick
CPD 21 hours
www.imeche.org/training-qualifications/training-details/chartered-manager-bootcamp-
(cmi-level-5-diploma)
Contact training@imeche.org for more information
www.icheme.org
Creativity for Chemical Engineers
Learn how to take a creative approach to problem-solving
Many chemical engineers do not consider their work to be creative, but a basic understanding of creative thinking can
lead to innovation in product and processes.
Much day-to-day work involves established methods, protocols and design codes built on years of experience of what is
most effective and safe. However, even within these established procedures there is scope to adopt a creative approach
to solving problems and great potential benefit in doing so.
This course brings the concept of creative thinking directly to the chemical engineer, aiming to equip delegates with
enough background and techniques to improve their creative thinking in their professional lives.
After an introduction to creativity in the context of chemical engineering, the course will provide an overview of the
entire process of creative problem-solving, addressing problem definition, and the identification and removal of blocks
to creative thought.

■■ introduction to the creative process for engineers By the end of this course, you will:
■■ the importance of environment and team dynamics ■■ understand the role of creative thinking within the
context of chemical engineering
■■ defining the real problem
■■ appreciate the importance of environment and
■■ breaking down barriers to generating ideas; blocks
team dynamics in creative problem solving
and blockbusting techniques
■■ be able to apply criteria to help define the real
■■ generating solutions; introducing a range of
problem
creative processes to generate solutions to the real
problem including Synectics, CPS, TRIZ and the ■■ be able to recognise mental blocks and initiate their
work of de Bono removal by ‘blockbusting’ techniques
■■ selecting a solution - the Kepner-Tregoe (KT) ■■ appreciate a range of creative processes for
approach identifying solutions to the real problem
■■ implementing a solution; the process of approval, ■■ be introduced to the Kepner-Tregoe (KT) approach
planning, carry-through and follow-up for selecting an appropriate solution
■■ evaluating a solution for effectiveness, safety and ■■ understand the process of implementing a solution
ethical considerations effectively
■■ be able to evaluate a solution against the criteria of
effectiveness, safety and ethics
Who will benefit

Engineers seeking the skills and knowledge required for chartered status. The course will also benefit engineers keen to
release the creative potential of their engineering experience.
“
“ Excellent presentation and interaction throughout
I Robinson, Sellafield Ltd, UK

CPD 6 hours
www.icheme.org/creativity
You may also be interested in Creativity for Chemical Engineers Online: see page 74
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Effective Communication for Engineers
Learn the fundamental principles of effective communication
Technical competence is at the core of your success in engineering, but it is also important to be able to communicate
your concepts and plans to others.
The Engineering Council recognises the importance of communication and presentation skills by including them as core
competency standards in its UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence, the document that lays out what is
expected of chartered engineers.
This interactive course reviews the fundamental principles behind effective communication of all types, providing
guidance on communication and presentation strategies for the engineering workplace.
It gives practical advice on the different modes of communication, including formal writing, email, telephone and face-
to-face interactions, and examines how to design and deliver an effective presentation.

■■ the importance of communication for By the end of this course, you will be able to:
engineers
■■ understand the different ways in which we
■■ fundamentals of communication communicate
■■ the communication process ■■ understand the importance of building rapport
■■ writing ■■ select the most effective mode of communication
for a given situation
■■ email communication
■■ listen effectively
■■ telephone communication
■■ understand the huge impact of body language in
■■ face-to-face interactions
communication
■■ assertiveness
■■ develop effective communication strategies
■■ conflict resolution
■■ communicate with increased assertiveness
■■ feedback and disclosure
■■ structure a presentation effectively for a given time
■■ effective presentations and given audience
■■ key issues for presentations ■■ use techniques to enhance your physical presence
■■ improve the control of your nerves
■■ use your voice effectively to enhance the
presentation
■■ deal with questions more effectively
■■ use visual aids such as PowerPoint more effectively
Who will benefit
Engineers of all levels who want to improve their communication skills.
“
“ Excellent delivery of material and very engaging
Mark Reilly, Wood, UK

CPD 13 hours
www.icheme.org/communication
You may also be interested in Effective Communication for Engineers Online: see page 77
www.icheme.org
Effective Technical Writing
Learn how to write about technical concepts and ideas efficiently and
accurately
Skill in technical writing can make a real difference to your career prospects. Our documents are often the main visible
output of our technical expertise. From bids and proposals to operating procedures and reviews, technical writing
involves a wide range of document types. The quality of the document gives the reader an impression of the quality of
our technical work.
This practical course is suitable for anyone interested in developing the quality of their documents and the efficiency
of the writing process. It takes you through each step from identifying the target audience and their needs; planning,
structuring and writing your report; through to presenting the final document.

■■ the fundamentals of communication By the end of this course, you will be able to:
■■ planning: know your objectives, your audience, ■■ know how to identify and understand your
your message and your format audience
■■ writing: appropriate style, vocabulary and ■■ communicate your ideas efficiently and accurately
punctuation to others in a language that is appropriate for the
reader
■■ reviewing: checking content and presentation
■■ use best practice in structuring and writing your
document
■■ present your final report with confidence
Who will benefit

Engineers and scientists at all levels who are required to produce written documents on a regular basis. The course will
also suit non-technical people who write for a technical audience.
“
“
The course covered areas that I feel will improve my report writing and were covered in a way
which helped me understand its use
Hitesh Patel, FujiFilm Diosynth Technologies, UK

CPD 6 hours
www.icheme.org/writing
You may also be interested in Effective Technical Writing Online: see page 78
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Management Skills for Engineers and Scientists
Learn the skills and behaviours you need to lead your team successfully
A manager must display skills and behaviours which are very different from those required of a team member. The
change in mindset needed to succeed is probably greater for someone moving into their first managerial role than at any
other time in a career.
Unfortunately for many new managers – and their employers – the training engineers receive does not recognise these
fundamental changes. However, with guidance most new managers can quickly start to put into practice the necessary
skills and behaviours.
This interactive course will help you as you move from a hands-on, technical role to your first management position.
It will enable you to understand the skills shift required and the skills and behaviours needed to lead your new team
effectively.
The course is delivered by an experienced consultant and coach who is also a Chartered Chemical Engineer.

By the end of this course, you will understand: On completion of the course delegates should be able to:
■■ the key shifts in behaviour and attitude required to ■■ learn the shifts in behaviour and attitudes needed
be a successful manager manager to lead your team effectively
■■ specific skill areas: time management, effective ■■ discover the fundamentals of time management,
communication, delegation, motivation, providing effective communication, delegation, motivation,
effective feedback, developing people providing effective feedback, developing people
■■ action planning - a clear individual action plan to ■■ learn about action planning and how to take a clear
link the course learning back to their workplace individual action plan back to the workplace
Who will benefit

Anyone currently in a first level management position, staff who lead teams but might not yet have a formal management
position and staff who will shortly be promoted into a management position.
“
“ Would highly recommend to anyone starting out in management
Jon Wright, Cameron Process, UK

CPD 11.5 hours
www.icheme.org/management
www.icheme.org
Managing Remote, Virtual and International Teams
Learn to manage remote, virtual and international teams more effectively
As organisations expand internationally and telecommuting becomes easier, remote, virtual and international teams are
now commonplace in the process industries.
However, they bring their own set of challenges. Managers are increasingly responsible for teams across a broad
range of cross-cultural and virtual environments and are required to deal with the specific challenges that this brings to
maintain and develop good working relationships. So, what does it take to make them work efficiently?
IChemE's Managing Remote, Virtual and International Teams outlines the challenges associated with leading remote
teams and provides a range of practical tools and techniques to help manage them more effectively. This course will
cover the common barriers and pitfalls associated with managing virtual and international teams, with a focus on the
chemical and process industries. It will provide you with a range of tools and techniques to help you manage these
teams effectively.

■■ introduction to virtual and cross-cultural teams in By the end of this course, you will understand:
a global organisation – the challenges and barriers
■■ the business drivers for remote teams and the
to success
challenges and barriers to their success
■■ the characteristics of a successful virtual/cross-
■■ simple techniques for team leadership and how to
cultural team
apply them to multinational and virtual teams
■■ cultural awareness and effective communication
■■ how to increase sensitivity to the successful
with international audiences
management of international team members
■■ developing successful relationships with remote
■■ the main causes of the failure of virtual teams
colleagues
■■ the added importance of excellent communications
■■ using your leadership skills to effectively manage
in such teams and how to achieve it
remote teams
■■ the principles of remote team working and the
■■ how to use enabling technologies and other remote
use of enabling technologies and other remote
management tools
management tools
■■ practical tips
Who will benefit

Managers, team leaders, engineers and project managers who manage virtual, remote or international teams.
“
“ Brilliant – great knowledge, experience and anecdotes - very informative
Martin Hyde, GHD Livigunn

CPD 6 hours
www.icheme.org/virtual-teams
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Mentoring for Chemical Engineers
Learn to successfully apply mentoring concepts, approaches and tools
Personal development isn't just about improving your own career opportunities, it's also about developing the skills and
knowledge you need to share your expertise with colleagues.
This is a practical course that will show you how to apply a range of mentoring concepts, approaches and tools.
Whether you’re looking for a new skill for your CV or an opportunity to share the benefit of your experience, you will
quickly find positive benefits in becoming a mentor. With your new knowledge you will be able to support new recruits
and junior engineers, guide colleagues working towards chartered status, and help senior engineers undergoing
changes in job roles and responsibilities.

■■ the differences between mentoring, managing and By the end of this course, you will understand:
coaching
■■ a better understanding of the role of a mentor and
■■ the benefits of mentoring the skillset required
■■ core skills ■■ insight into a range of different approaches to
mentoring and the suitability of each approach in
■■ why does somebody need a mentor?
different scenarios
■■ different approaches to mentoring
■■ an improved understanding of how to build and
■■ tools and techniques establish a strong mentor/mentee relationship, to
the benefit of both individuals and the employer
■■ beginning the mentoring relationship
■■ participation in a range of practical and role-playing
■■ responsibilities of mentors and mentees
scenarios and personal feedback on how to further
■■ how do you know if the relationship is working? improve their skill-set as a mentor
■■ when and how does the mentor/mentee ■■ be equipped with a range of tools and tactics to
relationship close? manage the mentor/mentee relationship in the
event of difficulties arising
■■ troubleshooting – when mentoring goes wrong,
and what to do about it
Who will benefit

Chemical and process engineers looking to develop their skills as a mentor to others. Delegates will likely be new to
mentoring or be looking to further develop their skills as a mentor.
“
“ Having been a mentor for two years, this is what I needed to align and formalise the process
E. Threlfall, GlaxoSmithKline, UK

CPD 6 hours
www.icheme.org/mentor-training
You may also be interested in Mentoring for Chemical Engineers Online: see page 86
www.icheme.org
Process Operations
Bulk Solids Handling for Chemical Engineers
Offers an introduction to the science of bulk solids flow from a chemical

engineering perspective
As Chemical Engineers, our primary purpose is to add value to materi-als through the judicious selection and then
optimisation of the building blocks of our profession-unit operations. However for unit operations featuring bulk solids
value, our efforts can be undermined if the flow is not controlled. Unlike the flow of liquids, the flow of bulk solids is
complex and not well covered in undergraduate courses.
This intense course has therefore been tailored specifically for chemical engineers and addresses this Blind Spot by
providing a fundamental understanding of the science underpinning bulk solids flow behaviour together with simple,
practical steps that can be taken to solve but ideally avoid common problems.

■■ flow (liquid vs bulk solid systems) Participants will learn how and why typical bulk material
flow problems occur by:
■■ typical bulk solids flow problems/patterns
■■ covering a wide range of equipment types and the
■■ flow properties characterization,
solutions to flow problems commonly associated
■■ hopper flow patterns (funnel and mass flow) with each of them
■■ mixing/blending theory and types of mixers ■■ gaining a better understanding of how wall friction,
cohesive strength, compressibility, permeability,
■■ segregation of powders and bulk solids
and other properties affect the flow of solids
through various types of feeders, blenders, chutes,
bins, and hoppers
■■ seeing how to specify and select hardware best
suited to various bulk solid flow problems and
objectives; including how to retrofit equipment to
correct flow problems
■■ identifying and solving flow problems involving
lost production, plant downtime, extra labour, poor
quality control, wasted material, and unreliable
equipment
Who will benefit

Chemical Engineers and allied professionals involved in the study (including safety and environmental aspects), detailed
design, and commissioning of value chains or procurement of equipment to handle bulk solids as well as anyone
responsible for solving and preventing flow problems.
Australia
Dates 1 May 2019, Perth
IChemE Member Fees AUD$1100 (GST inc)
Non-Member Fees AUD$1220 (GST inc)
CPD 6 hours
www.icheme.org/bulk-solids-handling
Contact austcourses@icheme.org for more information
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Process Operations
Chemical Engineering for Other Engineers
Understand chemical engineering’s core concepts and unique features
This course is intended for engineers from non-chemical backgrounds who want to improve the breadth and depth of
their chemical engineering knowledge. It reveals the mind-set of chemical engineering, examining the core concepts
and key features of the discipline.
Emphasis will be placed on conveying the concepts of chemistry that underpin the design and operation of many unit
operations, including reactor design and separation processes.
This is an interactive course, involving problem-based learning techniques to convey key concepts. You will also receive
a copy of the IChemE Data for Chemical Engineering Students book.

■■ what is chemical engineering and what is unique By the end of this course, you will understand:
about chemical engineering?
■■ the factors that distinguish chemical engineers
■■ essential chemistry – the aspects that are essential from other engineers
to chemical engineers
■■ the essential principles of chemistry, and how to
■■ transport processes – heat transfer, mass transfer, apply them to solve simple problems
fluid dynamics
■■ the operating principles for the common unit
■■ review of engineering operations
■■ initial design steps – identifying a process route, ■■ the concept of mass and energy balances and how
conceptual process design and flow-sheeting to solve simple problems
■■ mass and energy balances ■■ the principles of heat, mass, and momentum
transfer, and how to solve simple problems
■■ reactor design
■■ the principles of reactor design
■■ separation processes
■■ conceptual process design and flow-sheeting
■■ process control
■■ key aspects of process control
■■ process safety
■■ the various approaches to process safety
■■ scale-up
■■ the concept of process equipment scale-up and
■■ sustainability
how to apply this to simple problems
Who will benefit

Mechanical engineers, production engineers, control engineers, civil engineers, instrumentation engineers, electrical
engineers, safety engineers, maintenance engineers, plant engineers, project engineers, technicians and operators.
“ “
A good course with relevant content…the trainer covered the subjects well by selecting, with
agreement from the attendees, subjects to cover in more depth
John Geddes, Croda, UK
UK
Dates 11‒13 June 2019, Rugby
CPD 20.5 hours
www.icheme.org/chemical-engineering
www.icheme.org
Process Operations
Chemical Engineering for Scientists
Understand chemical engineering’s core concepts and unique features
This course has been specifically designed for those with a science background, who want to understand more about
chemical engineering and how to apply the methods to their day-to-day role. It reveals the mind-set of chemical
engineering, examining the core concepts and key features of the discipline.
Emphasis will be placed on conveying concepts of practical engineering design and operation.
The course will help you to take on a professional role that involves aspects of chemical engineering and enable you to
communicate and collaborate more effectively with chemical and process engineers. You will also receive a copy of the
IChemE Data for Chemical Engineering Students book.

■■ what is chemical engineering and what is unique By the end of this course, you will understand:
about chemical engineering?
■■ the factors that distinguish chemical engineers
■■ engineering concepts from scientists
■■ the engineering approach to problem-solving ■■ how your scientific knowledge relates to chemical
engineering
■■ transport processes – heat transfer, mass transfer,
fluid dynamics ■■ the operating principles for the common unit
operations
■■ essential chemistry – the aspects that are essential
to chemical engineers ■■ how to demonstrate an engineer's problem-solving
approach
■■ initial design steps – identifying a process route,
basic conceptual process design and flow-sheeting ■■ the principles of heat, mass, and momentum
transfer, and how to solve simple problems
■■ mass and energy balances
■■ basic conceptual process design and flow-sheeting
■■ reactor design
■■ the principles of mass and energy balances and
■■ separation processes
how to solve simple problems
■■ process control
■■ the principles of reactor design
■■ process safety
■■ key aspects of process control
■■ scale-up
■■ the various approaches to process safety
■■ sustainability
■■ the concept of process equipment scale-up and
how to apply this to simple problems
Who will benefit

Chemists, physicists, biologists, pharmacists, research scientists and environmental scientists.
“The course achieved the objective of giving me a greater understanding of how a plant works
“
and provided an insight into how a plant is designed and scale-up, which is extremely useful in my
current role
Chris Raw, Solvay, UK
UK
Dates 2‒4 April 2019, Rugby
19–21 November 2019, Rugby
CPD 20.5 hours
www.icheme.org/scientists
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Process Operations
Chemical Reaction Engineering
NEW Understand the operation, design and complexities of chemical reactors
The course gives a conceptual overview of the broad subject of chemical reaction engineering. First, it lays a solid
foundation of the underpinning principles of mass, and energy balances, along with the essentials of heat, and mass
transfer and fluid flow. Design principles for ideal, isothermal, batch reactors and flow reactors are then explained.
Various complexities such as non-ideal flow, non-isothermal conditions and heterogeneous catalysis are presented,
and suitable methods of accounting for each complexity are explained. The thorny issue of scale-up is addressed for
different types of reactor.
The approach to the course is hands-on, with several tutorial questions embedded in the material to aid learning.

■■ types of reactor and reactor issues By the end of this course, you will:
■■ reactor mass and energy balances ■■ be able to apply simple mass and energy balances
to chemical reactors
■■ essential heat, mass and momentum transfer for
reactors ■■ understand the importance of heat, mass, and
momentum transfer in reaction engineering
■■ design equations for ideal, isothermal batch, and
flow reactors ■■ understand the design method for common types
of ideal homogeneous and heterogeneous reactor
■■ accounting for non-isobaric operation
■■ appreciate reactor complexities, such as non-
■■ accounting for non-isothermal operation
isothermal, and non-isobaric operation
■■ accounting for non-ideal flow
■■ be aware of chemical reaction hazards, reactor
■■ reactor control and reaction hazards scale-up, and control strategies
■■ issues with heterogeneous catalytic reactors ■■ understand the challenges of heterogeneous
catalysis
Who will benefit

The course will benefit anyone who is new to the field, or who requires a refresher. Those that attend will need to have at
least a basic knowledge of chemistry or chemical engineering and would like to understand more about the design and
operation of chemical reactors. It is particularly beneficial in providing context and relevance for people working with
reactors at the lab-scale or pilot scale.
UK
Dates 17–18 September 2019, Rugby
CPD 20.5 hours
www.icheme.org/reaction-engineering
www.icheme.org
Process Operations
Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
Understand mechanical engineering’s core concepts and unique features
This course is designed to provide non-engineers with an introduction to the profession, its history, professional
regulations and some of the main subject areas of mechanical engineering.
The technical focus of this course is predominantly on the topics covered within a first year Mechanical Engineering
degree course and aims to develop core mechanical knowledge. It is intended as an overview for non-technical
personnel who work alongside mechanical engineers and does not include any complicated mathematics or equations.
It is an effective and valuable contribution to understanding mechanical engineering but in 2 days can only scratch the
surface of the subjects, so will give guidance on where to go for more detailed and specialised information.

■■ history of engineering By the end of this course, you will:
■■ contributing to the engineering design process ■■ have a clear understanding of the latest capabilities of
mechanical engineering
■■ understanding the design process
■■ be able to contribute more effectively to mechanical
■■ introduction to CAD
engineering projects
■■ overview of dynamics ■■ be able to communicate more effectively with mechanical
■■ understanding the principles of flight engineers
■■ overview of the refrigeration cycle ■■ understand the key elements of mechanical engineering
■■ understanding the mechanics of an Internal ■■ know how the profession came about and developed
combustion engine ■■ know the different levels of professional engineers and
■■ overview of common manufacturing principles the different skills
■■ have an overview of the fundamental mechanical
sciences - Solid mechanics, dynamics, fluid dynamics,
thermodynamics and strength of materials
■■ have an overview of mechanical engineering design -
Process and principles
■■ have had a go at using a CAD system
■■ have an overview of control systems theory and feedback
Who will benefit

This programme is designed for non-engineers wishing to gain a practical insight into the subject. Previous delegates
have included those working in sales, human resources and support roles within engineering organisations.
“This is one of the best courses I have done in a long time. Not being an engineer I was afraid I
“
would be left behind. I was not and found I was also able to contribute in the conversations, but
understand the subject matter
Cheryl Teasdale, Office of Rail and Road, UK
UK
Dates 19‒20 June 2019, London
11‒12 December 2019, London
CPD 14 hours
www.imeche.org/training-qualifications/training-details/introduction-to-mechanical-
engineering
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Process Operations
New Product Introduction
Improve your ability to bring new products to market
The course outlines both the concepts and structures needed for successful new product introduction, together with
the need to establish productive, collaborative relationships between all the functions involved.
Using case study examples, you will examine where the process can go wrong and assess the implications of failing to
meet customers’ expectations.
Upon completion, you will be equipped to implement practical improvements that are relevant to their own organisation
to bring new products to market on time, at cost and to the required quality standard.

By the end of this course, you will understand: By the end of this course, you will be able to:
■■ the main stages of new product development and ■■ review the current status of the New Product
introduction Introduction (NPI) process in your organisation
■■ a roadmap and toolkit. ■■ appreciate the reasons why projects go wrong and
apply those to your company’s situation
■■ tools and techniques to use at each stage of the
process ■■ explain the main steps in any NPI process and the
keys to success
■■ the role of the project manager
■■ create simple structures to track progress, manage
■■ collaborative working: concurrent engineering,
risk, highlight issues and take action
design for manufacture, involving customers and
suppliers ■■ identify and undertake some immediate
improvement actions
■■ create a structure and an implementation plan for
improving the NPI process in your organisation
■■ act as an ambassador for a better way of working in
your organisation
■■ creating and implementing an improvement plan
Who will benefit

This course is intended for engineers involved at any stage
of the process of bringing new products to market.
“
“ A good course, covering a wide range of subjects
Tim Rook, E.ON, UK
UK
Dates 21‒22 May 2019, London
CPD 14 hours
www.imeche.org/training-qualifications/training-details/new-product-introduction
www.icheme.org
Process Operations
Practical Distillation Technology
Learn field tested techniques for distillation processes and equipment with
Henry Kister
Recognised expert Henry Kister presents this comprehensive course on distillation technology, with emphasis on the
problems that can occur and how to solve them.
You will develop a working knowledge of key techniques that can promote trouble free operation and reduce distillation
costs. You will also receive a copy of the Distillation Operation and Distillation Troubleshooting textbooks.
Course outline
■■ avoiding fractionation pitfalls
■■ troubleshooting distillation simulations
■■ tray hydraulics and limits
■■ troubleshooting tray towers
■■ troubleshooting packed towers
■■ de-bottlenecking
■■ distillation control
■■ avoiding tower malfunctions
■■ case studies
Learning outcomes
■■ how to troubleshoot a distillation column and
determine what may cause poor performance
■■ how to evaluate existing column performance and
develop new designs
■■ how to avoid common causes of capacity
bottlenecks, tray damage, downcomer sealing
problems, packed tower distributor malfunctions
and many other operating difficulties
■■ how to de-bottleneck a column to improve capacity
and/or separation
■■ how to control and operate a distillation column
■■ how to validate your tower simulation
Who will benefit

Engineering and supervisory personnel who are involved
in the operating, designing, troubleshooting, de-
bottlenecking, or start-up of distillation processes.
“
“
Henry has unbelievable knowledge about his subject. He is interesting and puts across the
concepts very well and his enthusiasm is contagious
Adam Wharton, Phillips 66, UK
UK
Dates 9–11 September 2019, London
CPD 23.25 hours
www.icheme.org/distillation
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Process Operations
Preparing Engineering Specifications
Learn to define and communicate specification requirements
In today’s business climate of fragmented supply chains and bigger projects delivered by consortia, a detailed and
high quality specification is the key to project success. However, writing a specification draws on many diverse topics –
project management, engineering practice, law, grammar, word usage and even philosophy – all of which are touched
on in this practical 2-day course.
This course starts with the role of the specification in the project, its legal status and the needs of the various
stakeholders. Using a range of practical tools and techniques, we will cover a systematic approach to structuring and
writing the specification that builds in quality, detail, methods of verification and clear communication.
This course emphasises the need for a clear definition of specification requirements combined with the ability to
communicate them effectively to third parties.

■■ identify objectives and stakeholders ■■ explain the role and purpose of specifications and the
different types
■■ identify standards and contracts
■■ identify the role of specifications in managing projects
■■ structure specification
■■ define and prioritise the detailed requirements
■■ collect and prioritise requirements
■■ structure a specification to clearly get the point across
■■ write specification detail
■■ write clear, unambiguous English
■■ applying BS 7373
■■ understand the procurement cycle
■■ edit, issue and control
■■ prepare, edit and approve specifications more quickly
■■ identify commercial and contractual issues and take steps to
avoid them
■■ know how specifications should be issued, modified and
controlled
■■ reflect on personal examples and experiences
Who will benefit

This programme is suitable for engineers at all levels.
“ I think this course is very comprehensive, loaded with useful, practical information and well
“
delivered. I would certainly recommend this course to my colleagues and counterparts
Iniobong Ubia, Subsea 7, UK
UK
Dates 3‒4 April 2019, London
17–18 July 2019,London
4–5 September 2019, Sheffield
CPD 14 hours
www.imeche.org/training-qualifications/training-details/preparing-engineering-specifications
www.icheme.org
Process Operations
Problem Solving and Troubleshooting in Process Operations
Understand a systematic approach to identifying the cause of an upset

condition in a plant process
ACCREDITED
Training course
Two day course with a mixture of short lectures, workshop exercises and dynamic process simulation exercises.
This course will provide engineers with a good understanding of troubleshooting process problems using a series of
simulated practical examples. The examples will include heat and mass transfer problems, equipment failures, and
process control issues.

■■ types of process operation problems ■■ understand the wide range of changes or failures
that can cause an upset condition in a plant process
■■ indicators of a process upset condition
operation
■■ systemic troubleshooting steps
■■ understand a systemic set of troubleshooting steps
■■ immediate cause to root cause to identify the cause of a plant process problem
■■ examples of process plant disasters ■■ gain confidence in problem solving and
troubleshooting by solving several real life
■■ runaway chemical reactions
simulated problems
■■ hands on experience solving various process
■■ know how to monitor a plant process to quickly
problems
identify an upset condition
■■ understand the nature of runaway reactions and
the critical importance of quickly troubleshooting
process problems
Who will benefit

Engineers that are responsible for or providing support to plant process operations.
“ “
Great course delivered by a professional lecturer who has an extensive knowledge of process
systems.
Stevie McAlweenie, Marathon Oil, UK
UK
Dates 21‒22 November 2019, Aberdeen
CPD 13 hours
www.esd-simulation.com
Contact course.admin@esd-simulation.com for more information
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Process Plant
Control and Operation of Centrifugal Gas Compressors
Understand the operation of centrifugal gas compressors and how they are
controlled
ACCREDITED
Training course
Hands-on course using dynamic simulation models to give a practical introduction to centrifugal gas compressors and
their operation within a process plant.

■■ compression principles By the end of this course, you will:
■■ process and control description ■■ know the most common types of compressors in
use today
■■ mechanical design
■■ understand the thermodynamic and physical
■■ instrumentation and capacity control
principles of compression systems
■■ anti-surge control
■■ appreciate how the design of an overall plant
■■ equipment around the compressor control scheme relates to the compression system
■■ load balancing ■■ understand surge control systems for both fixed
and variable speed compressors
■■ performance and efficiency monitoring
■■ know the most commonly used capacity control
systems
■■ understand typical compressor operating scenarios
and commonly encountered problems
■■ know how to measure the performance of a
compressor and compare to the original design
Who will benefit

Engineers, operations and maintenance personnel who are involved in day-to-day operation or maintenance of
centrifugal compressors.
“ “
I would say best course I have attended, use of practical simulation was excellent and not once
was there death by power point presentation
Paul Forbes, Taqa Bratani, UK
UK Australia
Dates 2– 4 December 2019, Aberdeen 14–16 October 2019, Perth
CPD 21 hours
www.icheme.org
Process Plant
Effective Alarm Management
Understand the management of alarm systems. Identify/evaluate the

associated benefits
ACCREDITED
Training course
A practical approach to alarm management taking you through the full alarm, operations, maintenance phases. As well
as offering guidance for alarm specification and design, the course will help to identify and solve problems with existing
systems such as nuisance alarms.

■■ standards & guidance; ASM, ISA, HSE, NAMUR, By the end of this course, you will:
with the main focus on EEMUA 191
■■ understand why alarm systems should be managed
■■ managing your alarm system; writing an alarm
■■ identify and evaluate the associated benefits
management strategy and defining performance
targets ■■ have a good awareness of ISA 18.2 requirements
and recommendations and guidance contained in
■■ alarm system design; writing an alarm design
EEMUA 191
strategy, design considerations, human factors and
HMI design ■■ better understand the value and role of alarms
■■ alarm logging & analysis tools; outline specification, ■■ develop an alarm system philosophy and design
generation of reports, analysis techniques and implement an alarm schedule/database
■■ running an alarm rationalisation project; planning, ■■ apply requirements and good practice to the
review process, benchmarking, identifying areas identification, specification and design of new
for improvement, prioritisation, risk assessments, alarms
nuisance alarm reduction, alarm flood reduction,
■■ have an understanding of the need and benefits
advanced alarm management
of performance measurement and what tools are
available
■■ have an understanding of the continuous
improvement cycle for alarm management
■■ identify nuisance alarms and assemble a toolkit that
helps reduce them
■■ understand the process, inputs and deliverables
from an effective alarm rationalisation exercise
Who will benefit

Anyone involved in the specification, design, operation and maintenance of control systems or anyone who has an
interest in improving their current alarm system.
UK
Dates 15‒17 October 2019, Edinburgh
CPD 23.25 hours
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Process Plant
Practical Aspects of Process Control and Instrumentation
Understand how process conditions are measured and how the process is
controlled
ACCREDITED
Training course
This course provides a practical introduction to the principles of measurement and control of process plants. You will
have the opportunity to explore the set-up and tuning of control loops using simulation and other computer-based
training packages.

■■ measurement of process conditions By the end of this course, you will:
■■ principles of control ■■ understand the working of the most common
types of instruments used in the measurement of
■■ proportional, integral, derivative control
pressure, level, temperature and flow
■■ control tuning
■■ understand the configuration and tuning of PID
■■ alternative control strategies controllers
■■ control valves ■■ hands on ability to tune a simple control loop
■■ computer control systems ■■ understand control techniques such as cascade,
feed-forward, adaptive, and split-range control
■■ understand the advantages, use, and function of
modern computer-based control
■■ know the commonly used types of control valves
and the advantages of each
Who will benefit

Engineers, managers, instrument technicians, and operations personnel who want to know how to use good process
control to increase throughputs, yields, product quality, and energy efficiency.
“
“
An excellent well presented course, presented via a very knowledgeable lecturer. Course
information was punctuated by very relevant practical experiences
HW Cummings, Phillips Petroleum Co UK Ltd
UK
Dates 18–20 November 2019, Aberdeen
CPD 21 hours
www.icheme.org
Process Plant
Pressure Relief
Understand Pressure Relief through a state-of-the-art methodology, based on a

life cycle approach
ACCREDITED
Training course
This course has been designed specifically to enhance the skills needed for sound pressure relief design. With ABB’s
extensive experience of pressure relief system design and operation, providing a practical perspective based on real life
experience comes naturally.
Pressure relief can be caused by a number of events including fire, reaction runaway, thermal expansion and process
abnormality. Incorrect design of pressure relief systems continues to result in major safety and environmental incidents
with resultant business consequences. Incidents can occur as a result of failure to provide relief, inadequate relief
capacity, disposal system failure or incorrect design and installation.
A structured approach to pressure relief design is vital to ensure protection of plant from excessive over and under
pressure. This course is based on ABB’s extensive experience of design installation and maintenance of relief systems,
and covers a state-of-the-art methodology, based on a life cycle approach to pressure relief.
Course outline
■■ what is pressure relief and why use it? ■■ chemical reaction hazards
■■ approach to pressure relief design ■■ blowdown and flares
■■ pressure relief and the design process ■■ two phase flow design principles and the DIERS
method
■■ design team and responsibilities
■■ low pressure tanks; venting and relief devices
■■ inherent safety and alternatives to pressure relief
■■ identification of events leading to excessive
pressure and vacuum
Learning outcomes
■■ calculating the required relief rate i.e. external fire,
liquid expansion in pipes By the end of this course, you will understand:
■■ discharge and disposal of vented material ■■ how to improve your company's overall business
safety and environmental performance
■■ relief device hardware; anatomy and selection
■■ how to get pressure relief design right first time
■■ relief system sizing and avoid costly mistakes
■■ installation, inspection, maintenance and operation ■■ how to discover the potential cost-effective
■■ pressure relief codes and legislation alternatives to pressure relief
■■ how to master a structured approach to pressure
relief
Who will benefit

Plant, production and safety managers, process and chemical engineers, piping and project, mechanical and control
engineers and regulators, safety and environment specialists.
UK
Dates 12 –14 March 2019, Liverpool
24 –26 September 2019, Leeds
26 –28 November 2019, Edinburgh
CPD 17.75 hours
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Process Plant
Process Design Practices for Design, Optimisation and

Troubleshooting
Learn basic design practices for process plant and equipment in design,
optimisation and troubleshooting contexts
ACCREDITED
Training course
Cilliers Kruger has a life time experience in process engineering ranging from operational support and troubleshooting,
through process design, construction and manufacturing to commissioning and full production again.
This intensive course emphasizes engineering calculation, methods and techniques. It illuminates the fundamentals
and practical tricks-of-the-trade of process equipment design. These design practices are put within the context of
real operational environments – unlocking the ability of troubleshooting and problem solving from a fundamental
understanding of how equipment works. The course material collates a lifetime of comprehensive process equipment
knowledge and information focused at the design of new equipment as well as the optimisation, troubleshooting
and problem solving of equipment in operation. Practices are related to engineering fundamentals and is therefore
applicable for a wide range of industries.

The course includes detailed but succinct industry ■■ An understanding of the role of Process Engineers,
practices in the design of process equipment practicable emphasising calculation methods and techniques to
for design of new equipment as well as optimisation and troubleshoot and design process equipment
troubleshooting performance of existing equipment. The
■■ A working knowledge of practical design practices
following subjects are included:
and calculation practices for the following process
■■ process design conditions ■■ pumps equipment: General Design Conditions, Plant and
equipment simulation, Hydraulics, Piping, Flow
■■ simulation ■■ compressors
Orifices, Control Valves, Vessels, Towers, Pumps,
■■ hydraulics ■■ vacuum ejectors Compressors, Heat Exchangers, Fired Heaters, Relief
Valves and Metallurgy
■■ piping ■■ heat exchangers
■■ flow orifices ■■ heaters
■■ control valves ■■ relief valves
■■ vessels ■■ metallurgy
■■ towers
■■ Refer to course brochure at www.proceng.co.uk for
a comprehensive list of topics included for subject
Who will benefit

Process engineers with 1 to 5 years’ experience as well as supervisors of process engineers working in both operational
support (start-up, optimisation, troubleshooting) or process design (new or de-bottlenecking of existing equipment).
“ “
This course gives a PRACTICAL overview of process engineering. I would recommend it to all
young engineers. IT IS LIFE CHANGING!
UK
Dates 24–28 June 2019, London
CPD 30 hours
www.proceng.co.uk
Contact andries@proceng.co.uk for more information
www.icheme.org
Process Plant
Production, Process and Emergency Systems on Oil and Gas

Installations
Understand oil and gas production, processing, and emergency systems on
offshore facilities
ACCREDITED
Training course
This hands-on course uses case studies, video, and dynamic simulation to provide an in-depth analysis of what
constitutes an offshore oil/gas production and processing facility. A comprehensive study of the safety systems required
on offshore facilities.

■■ hydrocarbon engineering By the end of this course, you will understand:
■■ oil and gas reservoirs ■■ the characteristics of the various types of oil/gas
reservoirs
■■ oil and gas separation
■■ the most applicable production option for
■■ gas compression and treatment
exploiting the reservoir
■■ produced and injection waters
■■ the primary processing technology used to
■■ utility systems separate the fluids
■■ emergency shutdown systems ■■ the gas processing needed for disposal of
associated or produced gas
■■ fire and gas protection systems
■■ what support utilities are required for both
production and life support on the facility
■■ the design of an Emergency Shutdown System and
how to read a Cause and Effect Diagram
■■ the commonly used fire and gas detectors for
offshore facilities
Who will benefit

Engineers and process personnel who are working on offshore platforms, or working for a regulatory body which
oversees the industry.
“ “
An ideal training facility, first class catering and very pleasant staff. A very knowledgeable and
helpful instructor, one of the best courses I have taken
Steven Bedford, BP, UK
UK
Dates 4–6 December 2019, Aberdeen
CPD 21 hours
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Contract and Project Management
Business Skills for Graduate Engineers
Develop business skills to improve your professional impact
The business environment is complex and whilst engineers play a significant role, it’s important to have a knowledge of
the interplay between an organisation’s departments.
This programme is designed to provide developing engineers with a broad range of business skills, to improve the
impact they have in their organisation and drive their career.
You will be exposed to a wide range of topics including project management, business finance, time management,
understanding their customers and the professional responsibilities of an engineer. The aim is to provide you with an
overview of several different tools within the course, allowing better understanding and interaction with other areas of
the business, making you more effective.

■■ corporate structure and interaction – how the By the end of this course, you will be able to:
different departments fit together and interface
■■ articulate how engineering fits into the organisation
■■ the ‘internal’ customer – how we all have structure along with the key deliverables
customers who need the output of our work
■■ understand the responsibilities of a professional
and how to find out and satisfy their needs for
engineer
professional success
■■ understand project management principles. How
■■ basic business finance – how companies are
to set up and plan a successful project, utilising
financed; how to set and manage a budget;
milestones, resource limitations and work load
taking responsibility for minimising expenditure
planning
throughout the business
■■ focus on what your personal "customer" needs.
■■ time management principles – identifying and
Identify the various customers of your work and
prioritising important tasks over urgent tasks
establish what it is they need from you
■■ project management principles, task scheduling
■■ manage your time more effectively through better
and resource allocation
priority setting
■■ the role of the engineer in society – duties,
■■ understand the basics of finance - budgeting and
responsibilities and professional conduct
cost control
■■ use the appropriate communication medium to get
your message across
Who will benefit
This programme is designed for engineers working towards professional registration and is also suitable for non-
engineers working in engineering organisations.
“ “
Good training course, great insight into business skills for graduate engineers, good introduction
to concepts surrounding core engineering activities
Yash Gandi, Tata, UK
UK
Dates 2‒3 April 2019, London
16–17 October 2019, London
CPD 14 hours
www.imeche.org/training-qualifications/training-details/business-skills-for-graduates
www.icheme.org
Chemical Plant Commissioning
Strengthen your commissioning knowledge for new plant

ACCREDITED
Training course
This course deals with the commissioning and start-up of process plants, both large and small.
Many different aspects are covered including the planning and managerial aspects of major plants, and the start-up
of small plants, with an emphasis on the technical problems and dealing with the documentation associated with
commissioning.
Lecture materials are delivered by specialists in the field, all of whom have been associated with start-ups themselves.
There is substantial emphasis on tutorial exercises in both commissioning and pre-commissioning.

■■ introduction to plant commissioning By the end of this course, you will understand:
■■ pre-commissioning ■■ gain an overview of the many aspects involved with
the commissioning and start-up of both large and
■■ heat transfer utility
small process plants
■■ developing effective commissioning plans and
■■ develop a better understanding of the
schedules
commissioning process from planning to execution
■■ planning
■■ learn about developing effective commissioning
■■ risk based commissioning and start-up plans and schedules
■■ commissioning tutorial ■■ receive guidance on how to deal with complexity,
identify risks and diagnose causes of mal-operation
■■ plant completion – dealing with complexity
■■ commissioning instruments
■■ diagnosing causes of mal-operation
■■ the role of the process control engineer
■■ the law, safety and the environment
■■ commissioning hazard studies
■■ commissioning small areas of plant
■■ case study – start up of and LNG liquefaction plant
■■ commissioning top tips
Who will benefit

Graduate process engineers about to take on their first major commissioning responsibility and process engineers who
want to strengthen their knowledge in commissioning in order to commission a new plant.
“
“ Very good course, that gives a good insight into commissioning systems
UK
Dates 3–5 July 2019, Leeds
IChemE Member Fees Available on request
Non-Member Fees Available on request
CPD 16 hours
www.engineering.leeds.ac.uk/short-course/13
Contact cpd@engineering.leeds.ac.uk for more information
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Engineering Project Management
Understand best practice when managing engineering projects
Whether you are new to project and construction management, or already have some experience, this course is
an opportunity to review best practice when managing engineering projects and to discover the range of project
management systems, tools and techniques available to you.
You’ll come away ready to apply a structured approach to your project delivery, and better equipped to manage the
issues that will be inevitably crop up during a project life-cycle.
You will receive a copy of IChemE’s Project Management Toolkit handbook as part of the course materials.

■■ project basics By the end of this course, you will:
■■ measuring project performance ■■ understand the range of project management
systems, tools and techniques available to you
■■ managing scope
■■ understand best practice when managing
■■ managing quality
engineering projects
■■ managing time
■■ take a more structured approach to project delivery
■■ managing resources
■■ manage issues more confidently
■■ managing cost
■■ integrative management
■■ managing contracting
■■ managing risk (including HSE risk)
■■ project phases
■■ project organisation
■■ managing information
■■ managing communication
■■ governance
■■ managing teams and individuals; team leadership
Who will benefit

Engineers who are new to project and construction management, project managers with some years’ experience, line
managers, construction engineers and managers.
“ “
The course brought together the many strands of project management in a logical and
understandable way
Christopher Hodges, Addax Petroleum
UK
CPD 19.5 hours
www.icheme.org/project-management
www.icheme.org
IChemE Forms of Contract
Learn how to apply the IChemE Forms of Contract to your projects
The IChemE Forms of Contract are used extensively across a range of process industries. They are an internationally
acclaimed series of model forms of agree-ment, drafted by a team of legal and industry professionals.
They are performance-based contracts for the design and construction of a pro-cess plant and other output-based
projects, specifically addressing the liabilities and testing regimes appropriate for a performance plant.
This course examines both the UK and international suites of contracts: their ap-proach to risk and payment, their
structure, how they govern work from initial re-quirements through design to fully commissioned and operational
plant, and party liabilities. You will learn the key differences between the contracts and how to best apply them to
your projects. You will also receive free access to PDF copies of The Red Book (Lump Sum Contract), The Silver Book
(Professional Services Contract) and Yellow Book (Sub-contract) for six months after the course.

■■ the nature of process plant contracts By the end of this course, you will understand:
■■ the structure of contracts based on the UK and ■■ the main provisions, structure and features of the
international forms IChemE Forms of Contract and the key differences
between them
■■ the duties of the contractor and the purchaser
■■ the various stages of a process plant contract
■■ the various stages of the works
■■ the structure and main features of the IChemE
■■ the testing regime
Forms of Contract
■■ the role of the project manager
■■ the key procedures to be followed
■■ cost allocation
■■ the various certificates to be issued by the project
■■ the difference between price and cost-based manager
contracts and the consequent differences in cost
■■ the key differences between a lump sum, cost
liability
reimbursable and target cost contract
■■ the different payment terms in the lump sum Red
■■ how to put a contract together
Book, the cost reimbursable Green Book, and the
target cost Burgundy Book ■■ the liabilities of the parties under the contracts
Who will benefit

Anyone preparing or tendering a contract using the IChemE forms or those who will manage such a contract as a client,
consultant or contractor including; project and contract managers, contract administrators, engineers, consultants,
consulting engineers, quantity surveyors and graduate engineers. It is also ideal for anyone considering using the forms
for future projects.
“ “
From booking to receiving access to the contracts electronically at the end. A well-executed
and well thought out course
Nonhlanhla Mathe, Jacobs, UK
UK
Dates 2–3 April 2019, London
1–2 October 2019, Rugby
CPD 11.5 hours
www.icheme.org/forms-of-contract
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Project Finance
Develop a basic and practical understanding of project finance

ACCREDITED
Training course
Gain a basic and practical understanding of project finance including reasons why projects are financed on a limited or
non-recourse basis.
You’ll also learn the advantages and disadvantages of project finance, business models used by projects raising project
finance, quantitative and qualitative analysis required to develop a financing solution for a project, contracts and other
documentation, how to determine a project’s borrowing capacity, risks assessment and mitigation, sources of limited
and non-recourse debt, advisors used, credit-related concepts and the project finance process.
The course uses a combination of lectures, case studies, videos and interactive discussions.
Course outline
■■ what is project finance? ■■ financial modelling and project evaluation
■■ basic elements of a project financing structure ■■ coverage ratios
■■ advantages and disadvantages of project finance ■■ assessment of a project’s borrowing capacity
■■ credit-related concepts used in project finance ■■ credit criteria used by financiers
■■ credit enhancement mechanisms used in project
finance Learning outcomes
■■ advisers used and other specialist experts By the end of this course, you will understand:
■■ project viability factors ■■ the basics of project finance
■■ risk mitigation and risk management methods ■■ risks involved when reviewing or supplying
■■ contracts and other documentation used in project information during the project finance process
finance ■■ risks involved when raising Project Finance
■■ risk periods in a project ■■ how to form a team with the right capabilities to
■■ sources of funds successfully raise Project Finance
■■ business models used by projects to raise project

finance
Who will benefit

The course has been developed for chemical engineers, however it is equally suitable for those seeking a basic and
practical understanding of project finance or wanting to refresh their knowledge of project finance. It will also benefit
those working in government and government agencies, project sponsor roles, contractors, consulting firms and
financial institutions including multilaterals and export credit agencies.
UK Australia Singapore
Dates 25 September 2019, London 20 March 2019, Melbourne 10 July 2019, Singapore
14 August 2019, Sydney
IChemE Member Fees £810 + VAT AUD$1400 + GST S$1,160 + GST
Non-Member Fees £890 + VAT AUD$1540 + GST S$1,270 + GST
CPD 8 hours
www.headwaycapital.com.au/projectfinancecourse
Contact projectfinance@headwaycapital.com.au for more information
www.icheme.org
What Engineers Need to Know about Contracts
Understand contract law for engineering and construction projects
Engineers need to understand the basis and practicalities of contract law in order to deliver successful projects and
supplier relationships. Failure to understand the basics can prove very expensive. If you are dealing with suppliers and
managing contracts on a regular basis, it's important for you to be able to make informed decisions without waiting to
consult with legal specialists.
This course is designed to provide you with a grounding in contract law for engineering and construction contracts, and
how it is used to help deliver successful projects and supplier relationships.
It will help you understand the purpose of contracts within engineering and the role engineers should play in contract
formation and management. You will learn how contracts are formed and ended, how risk is allocated and processes for
dispute and conflict resolution.

■■ introduction to contracts – how and why they are By the end of this course, you will understand:
formed
■■ the role and purpose of contracts for engineering
■■ international law of contracts
■■ the role of engineers in contract formation and
■■ common pitfalls: verbal contracts, modified management
contracts and battle of the forms
■■ how contracts are formed and ended
■■ key terms and conditions in contracts
■■ the terms and conditions and obligations placed on
■■ warranties, guarantees, IPR and damages each party to the contract
■■ standard and specialist forms of contract ■■ how risk is allocated in different types of contract
■■ discharge of contract; breaches and damages ■■ processes for dispute and conflict resolution
■■ the role of the engineer and project manager
■■ contract management and variation
■■ contracts, the law and ethics
■■ payment mechanisms
■■ specific engineering and construction contractual
issues
■■ dispute and conflict resolution
■■ action planning
Who will benefit

Project managers, contract managers, contract administrators, engineers, consultants, quantity surveyors, sales and
purchasing managers/personnel, general managers, graduate engineers.
UK
Dates 22‒23 May 2019, Rugby
11‒12 September 2019, Rugby
CPD 13.5 hours
www.icheme.org/contracts
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Sustainability
Energy Cost Reduction – Efficiency and On-Site Generation
Learn how to reduce energy demand and cut energy costs
Dramatically-rising energy prices means that Australian businesses need to find efficiency gains or cheaper energy
sources to remain competitive. This course will outline strategies for dealing with both sides of energy costs: reducing
energy demand and lower cost energy options. Both power and thermal heat will be addressed against the backdrop of
the current market landscape and technology options that are proven and economically viable.

■■ technology options for energy efficiency and on- By the end of this course, you will understand:
site generation
■■ technology options for energy efficiency and on-
– two sides of the coin: energy demand and energy site generation
generation
■■ energy markets overview: simple economic tool
– how to get more value out of the same amount of
■■ risks, emissions, and future trends
energy
■■ energy markets overview; simple economic
analysis tools
– overview and trends
– electricity pricing & tariff structures
■■ risk, emissions and future trends
– risk assessment and management
– renewable energy credits
– current state of play in Australia: carbon reporting
and pricing
Who will benefit

Engineers looking to understand the economic impacts of energy efficiency and on-site power and thermal heat systems,
individuals interested in operational efficiency and cost reduction and those with responsibility for energy systems,
strategy or energy procurement.
Australia
Dates 21 March 2019, Brisbane
CPD 6 hours
www.icheme.org/energy-efficiency-australia
www.icheme.org
Sustainability
Leading an ESOS Assessment
The only way for Chartered Chemical Engineers to register as an ESOS Lead
Energy Assessor with IChemE
All large organisations in the European Union are required to conduct mandatory energy audit assessments every
four years to comply with the new Energy Savings Opportunities Scheme (ESOS) regulations. These audits must be
conducted by a registered ESOS Lead Energy Assessor and IChemE has been named as an approved authority to award
this status. This course is a prerequisite to registration as an ESOS Lead Energy Assessor with IChemE.

■■ planning for an energy assessment By the end of this course, you will understand:
■■ process of carrying out an energy audit ■■ the processes of leading, reviewing and approving
an energy assessment according to ESOS and
■■ competencies for energy audit
PAS 51215 (see additional core competency
■■ analysing energy data information)
■■ opportunities for improvement ■■ the competency requirements of lead energy
assessor according to PAS 51215
■■ valuation
■■ using data analysis as a basis to scope the energy
■■ energy audit reporting
assessment and to inform opportunities of
improvement
■■ the common variables that changes energy
consumption
■■ applying systems thinking in energy assessment
A post-course assessment will have to be completed and
passed by delegates within 7 days of the course, in order
to become registered as an ESOS Lead Energy Assessor.
Who will benefit

Chartered Members (MIChemE) or Fellows (FIChemE) of IChemE that wish to become a registered ESOS Lead Assessor
in order to provide energy audits for their company or to undertake external consulting work. Chartered Membership
(MIChemE) or Fellow (FIChemE) of IChemE and experience in carrying out energy management and energy auditing
activities (typically no less than 5 years).

CPD 7 hours
www.icheme.org/esos-training
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Sustainability
Process Modelling for Water Treatment Professionals
Understand the influence of water chemistry and address your treatment plant’s
performance
This is interactive course is built around forecasting water quality and addressing treatment plant performance issues
arising from changing feed water conditions. You will learn to understand the influence of water chemistry on process
design and how to use this knowledge to optimise performance. You will also design new treatment plants and size
equipment using comprehensive software that integrates material and heat balancing, equipment sizing, stream
property and solubility prediction.
Each module includes realistic scenarios for advanced water treatment applications including boiler feedwater, cooling
water blowdown, industrial wastewater, seawater desalination, mine dewatering and brine management. Up to 21
technologies in water treatment will be explored during the sessions. You will receive detailed notes for each module
and a three month free subscription to AqMB™ process simulation software for water treatment.

■■ Module 1 – water chemistry essentials By the end of this course, you will understand:
■■ Module 2 – unit operation types ■■ a comprehensive overview of essential water quality
properties for treatment plant design
■■ Module 3 – configuring flowsheets for process design
■■ basic theory around chemical equilibrium, reaction
■■ Module 4 – process modelling for performance
kinetics and redox potential
optimisation
■■ an overview of most technologies used in water
■■ Module 5 – Process economics and lifecycle
treatment
evaluation
■■ modes of action defining separation for each
■■ Module 6 – Creating a process design or scenario
technology
modelling report
■■ developing a feed water scenario for typical and
boundary conditions
■■ process design considerations, constraints,
Who will benefit performance objectives and assumptions
Process engineers, consultants and operators involved ■■ an overview of each unit operation, their key process
in concept design, sizing and/or operation of existing parameters (design/operational) and how they are
physico-chemical water treatment plants involving used in each model simulate equipment performance
conventional (settling, filtration), membrane, resin,
electrolytic or thermal technologies. ■■ learn how to optimise a process design for
performance objectives by refining process design
parameters for each unit operation
■■ produce vendor data sheets and RFQ documentation
for equipment pricing
■■ calculate power, chemical and consumable operating
costs
■■ documenting the basis of design
■■ key elements of a process design report
Australia
Dates 17–18 September 2019, Perth
CPD 16 hours
www.icheme.org/process-modelling
www.icheme.org
ONLINE
We offer a wide range of online training courses, extending the reach of our programmes and
making content available to a wider audience.
Our products give you the chance to improve your CPD, wherever you are in the world and at
whatever time suits you.
The benefits of IChemE online learning:
■■ economical – no travel, subsistence or accommodation costs
■■ productive – limit your time away from the office
■■ flexible – choose to study live, or on-demand, when and where it suits you
■■ manageable – learn in bite-size, one-hour chunks
■■ adaptable – only buy the modules you need
All of our live training sessions will include a Q&A session at the end of each module, whilst all on-
demand modules include an FAQ section.
Our online learning suite is regularly updated – check out www.icheme.org/online-training for
the latest information
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An Introduction to HAZOP
Gain a broad understanding of the HAZOP technique
This course will help you develop a better understanding of all things HAZOP. It will help you understand the HAZOP
process, its benefits and limitations, the roles and responsibilities of HAZOP participants and when the HAZOP
technique should be applied.

Module 1 – Nodes, deviations and causes By the end of this course, you will understand:
■■ what is HAZOP ■■ the principles of a HAZOP study
■■ the pros and cons of HAZOP ■■ the resources required for a study
■■ the HAZOP process – nodes, deviations and causes ■■ how the study progresses
■■ the benefits of using HAZOP
Module 2 – Consequences, safeguards and
recommendations
■■ who should participate in a HAZOP – roles and
responsibilities
■■ the HAZOP process – consequences, safeguards
and recommendations
■■ what HAZOPs don’t do for you
Who will benefit

Engineers, scientists, project managers and senior managers who are new to HAZOP.
on-demand
Fees £149 + VAT
CPD 2 hours
www.icheme.org/hazop-online
You may also be interested in the An Introduction to HAZOP public course: see page 22
www.icheme.org
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An Introduction to LOPA
Gain a broad understanding of the LOPA technique
Layer of protection analysis (LOPA) is a semi-quantitative tool for analysing and assessing risk on a process plant. It uses
an order of magnitude technique to evaluate the adequacy of existing or proposed layers of protection against known
hazards. This course will help you develop a better understanding of the LOPA technique.
It will help you to understand the principles of a LOPA study, how to identify significant scenarios and how to define an
Independent Protection Layer, how to estimate frequencies and how to document and audit a LOPA study.

Module 1: Layer of Protection Analysis – an By the end of this course, you will understand:
introduction
■■ understand the basic principles of the LOPA
■■ Overview of LOPA technique
■■ The 7 steps in LOPA ■■ develop a LOPA scenario
■■ define the targeted frequencies
Module 2: LOPA scenarios: defining targeted
frequencies and designing IPLs ■■ design independent protection layers (IPLs)
■■ Scenarios
■■ Independent Protection Layers (IPL)
■■ LOPA frequency
Module 3: Documentation and auditing

■■ LOPA documentations
■■ Auditing a LOPA study
Who will benefit

Process safety engineers and loss prevention specialists, production engineers, process design engineers, project
engineers, process programmers and instrument control designers.
on-demand
Fees £199 + VAT
CPD 3 hours
www.icheme.org/lopa-online
You may also be interested the Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) public course: see page 30
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Confined Space Entry
NEW Learn the essentials of confined space entry
Confined space entry is often described as one of the most hazardous activities to be performed in an industrial
environment. Numerous incidents have occurred in the past. This new course is intended for operators, engineers and
technicians working on process plant to raise awareness of the issues surrounding this activity to adopt safe designs and
practices and avoid the occurrence of such incidents.
You will learn how to identify different locations of confined spaces, the different approaches that should be taken when
planning to enter a confined space, risk management and the principles of what to do if something goes wrong.
The course draws upon materials from the award-winning BP Process Safety Series book of the same name.

Module 1 – Introduction to Confined Space Entry By the end of this course, you will understand:
■■ what is a confined space ■■ what is confined space
■■ confined space locations in processing plants ■■ what are the hazards of confined spaces
■■ hazards of confined spaces ■■ what is a confined space entry permit
■■ entry permit ■■ description of the confined space entry process
■■ identification of a confined space ■■ which are the common mistakes and pitfalls
Module 2 – The Confined Space Entry process ■■ the gas testing and PPE requirements
■■ confined space entry process ■■ emergency rescue and standby person
– risk assessment
– steps to be taken prior to entry a confined space
■■ performing the activity safely
■■ permit issuing authority
■■ work performing authority
■■ training and competence
■■ common mistakes and pitfalls
Module 3 – Gas testing and emergency rescue
■■ gas testing and PPE requirements
– gas testing for oxygen
– gas testing for flammable vapours
– gas testing for toxic vapours
■■ emergency rescue
■■ standby person
Who will benefit

Any operators, engineers and technicians who are working on a process plant.

Fees £199 + VAT
CPD 3 hours
www.icheme.org/confined-space-online
www.icheme.org
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Consequence Modelling Techniques
Learn how to predict the consequences of accidents
This course will help you understand a range of consequence modelling techniques, including their advantages and
limitations. You’ll learn how to define the possible outcomes of hazardous material release and the impact of hazards on
people, environment and property.
This course will also demonstrate how to define source terms, discuss different approaches to consequence modelling
and regulatory requirements for consequence modelling.

Module 1 – An introduction to consequence modelling By the end of this course, you will understand:
■■ definitions ■■ how to identify a set of major accident scenarios on
a facility handling hazardous materials
■■ reasons for modelling consequences
■■ which types of models available for different
■■ models required
scenarios and which are appropriate at different
■■ models output examples stages of plant design or operation
Module 2 – Vulnerability and defining the source terms ■■ the limitations of the various model types
■■ vulnerability (thermal relation - overpressures - ■■ how to define the possible outcomes of hazardous
toxic dose) material release eg fire, explosions and toxic effects
■■ concept of model ■■ the requirements for modelling these hazards
■■ modelling the source ■■ the possible impact of hazards on people, the
environment and property
■■ basic hazard identification
■■ the importance of defining source terms (initial
Module 3 – Dispersion modelling
conditions), including uncertainty
■■ dispersion
■■ regulatory requirements for consequence
■■ transition between models modelling
Module 4 – How to interpret the output of the
consequence modelling
■■ explosions
■■ fire modelling
■■ pool fires
■■ uses of results - uncertainties - regulator
requirements
Who will benefit

Project and plant managers, safety managers on COMAH sites responsible for preparing safety reports and interpreting
modelling results, professionals using consequence models and/or their results and want further guidance on the bases,
validity and uses of modelling or those new to the field of process safety who need to understand the potential scale of
accidents and the consequences.
on-demand
Fees £235 + VAT
CPD 4 hours
www.icheme.org/consequence-modelling-online
You may also be interested the Consequence Modelling Techniques public course: see page12
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Creativity for Chemical Engineers
Learn how to take a creative approach to problem-solving
Creativity is at the heart of engineering, and is essential for developing innovative products, processes, and solutions to
complex problems. Developing creative skills gives individuals and their organisations competitive advantage.
This course will introduce you to the approaches and tools for creative thinking in engineering. It covers the importance
of having a systematic approach, rigorous problem definition, generating new ideas, and selecting and implementing
the most appropriate idea or solution. Factors that enhance and inhibit the creative process are also covered. The course
is tailored to delegates from the chemical and process industries.

Module 1 – An introduction to creativity and chemical By the end of this course, you will:
engineering
■■ understand the role of creative thinking within the
■■ creativity and engineering context of chemical engineering
■■ conditions and factors for creativity ■■ appreciate the importance of environment and team
dynamics in creative problem solving
■■ creative systems
■■ be able to apply criteria to help define the real
■■ types of problem
problem
Module 2 – How to define problems
■■ appreciate a range of creative processes for
■■ one importance of problem definition identifying solutions to the real problem
■■ critical drilling ■■ understand the process of implementing a solution
effectively
■■ present state/desired state
■■ learn how to sell your ideas to others
■■ statement/restatement
■■ gain insight into how the brain works
Module 3: How to generate solutions
■■ brainstorming
■■ lateral thinking
■■ organising and assessing ideas
■■ selling your ideas to others
Module 4: How to optimise creativity
■■ an insight into how the brain works
■■ creativity enhancers and inhibitors
■■ team creativity
Who will benefit

Junior engineers who want to gain the skills and experience required for chartered status. Senior engineers who want to
release the creative potential of their extensive engineering experience.
on-demand
Fees £235 + VAT
CPD 4 hours
www.icheme.org/creativity-online
You may also be interested the Creativity for Chemical Engineers public course: see page 39
www.icheme.org
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Dust Explosion Risk Reduction – Case Studies
Gain full understanding of the DERReK methodology through a series of case

studies
This series of 4 case studies covers the reduction of risks from dust explosion making use of the DERReK methodology
that is presented in the IChemE/BPE Dust Explosion online training modules (see previous page). Each case study will
demonstrate how the methodology works and how it can be applied to different potential dust explosion problems in
different industries.
These case studies will allow interaction between the presenter and the delegates making use of simple polls, allowing
everyone to be involved in the decision-making process and thereby gain a fuller understanding of how the DERReK
methodology works.
Course outline
Module 1: Pharmaceutical granulation, fluid bed drying Module 4: Large scale refuse separation and drying
and mill ■■ considers the DERReK methodology in relationship
■■ follows the classic wet granulation, fluid bed drying to the refuse separation and drying process
and milling process ■■ examines whether it is possible to make logical
■■ considers typical pharmaceutical mixtures conclusions about the hazardous area classification
of parts of the process
■■ the importance of non-electrical sources of ignition
and mitigation of consequences will be a major ■■ considers the possible consequences of any
part of this case study explosion
Module 2: Manufacture of ink using carbon black Learning outcomes

■■ centred on a US Chemical Safety Board case study By the end of this course, you will understand:
■■ examines differences in approach that the DERReK ■■ how to reduce the risks by using the DERReK
methodology would highlight compared to the methodology
Chemical Safety Board recom-mendations
■■ how to apply the methodology to different
■■ highlights how an explosion suppression system potential dust explosion problems
works in practice
■■ how to apply the methodology in different
Module 3: Conveying dusty solids into a silo industries
■■ reviews the combination of conveying and gravity
charging to a silo
■■ assesses changes made to large scale plant in the
US that lead to a dust explosion
■■ examines a large-scale experiment carried out in
Germany and lessons learnt or hazardous area
classification
Who will benefit

Safety engineers, managers and all the staff responsible for ensuring compliance with the ATEX regulations. Delegates
who attended our Dust Explosions online course and would like to understand the “DERReK” methodology better.
on-demand
Fees £235 + VAT
CPD 4 hours
www.icheme.org/risk-reduction-online
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Dust Explosions
Learn about explosive atmospheres; causes, prevention and regulations
The ATEX directives form the legal requirements in the EU and cover the minimum requirements for improving the
health and safety protection of workers potentially at risk from explosive atmospheres and are an approximation of
the laws of EU Member States concerning equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive
atmospheres. Similar regulation exists in many countries outside Europe and the IEC and ISO standards are globally
applicable.
This award-winning course, delivered in partnership with BPE, uses a ten-step approach to consider all of the
requirements for dust explosion risk reduction whether these are covered by regulations or the IEC/ISO standards.

Module 1: An introduction to dust explosions By the end of this course, you will understand:
■■ the ATEX directive and IEC/ISO standards ■■ the definition and causes of explosive atmospheres
■■ the explosion pentagon ■■ the ATEX directive and IEC/ISO standards
■■ the ten-step approach to managing risk (an ■■ the ten-step approach to managing risk and the
introduction) eight-point are clarification methodology
■■ sources of ignition and how to manage them
Module 2: Hazardous area classification
■■ definition of explosive atmospheres
■■ eight-point hazard area classification methodology
Module 3: Minimising the sources of ignition
■■ explosions and particle properties
■■ sources of ignition
■■ managing sources of ignition
Module 4: Reducing the risk and mitigating the

consequences
■■ assessing confinement and explosion
consequences
■■ risk-reduction using simple measures
■■ residual risk
■■ oxygen – exclusion and mitigation
■■ other risk reduction measures
Who will benefit

Safety engineers, managers and all staff responsible for ensuring compliance with the ATEX regulations.
on-demand
Fees £235 + VAT
CPD 4 hours
www.icheme.org/dust-explosions-online
www.icheme.org
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Effective Communication for Engineers
Learn how to better communicate at all levels and improve your presentation
skills
Communication underpins all engineering activity. Developing our communication skills gives a significant advantage to
individuals and to organisations.
This course conveys the fundamental principles of effective communication and builds on these principles to help
engineers optimise their communication in various situations such as email, documents, meetings, and presentations.
Techniques will be presented for getting the best out of challenging face-to-face discussions. The course will also
consider the best way to connect with an audience, wither in writing or when making a presentation. It has been
developed with the specific needs of the chemical engineer in mind.
Course outline
Module 1: An introduction to effective communication Module 4: How to connect with an audience
for engineers
■■ know your audience
■■ the benefits of effective communication
■■ get your story straight
■■ the difficulties of effective communication
■■ connecting through written documents
■■ empathy, listening and body language
■■ connecting through presentations
■■ introducing the Shannon and Weaver model of
communication
Module 2: How to be a versatile communicator

Learning outcomes
■■ different communication styles By the end of this course, you will understand:
■■ knowing your style ■■ the different styles in which we communicate
■■ adapting your style to connect with others ■■ listen effectively
■■ modes of communication ■■ understand the huge impact of body language in
communication
Module 3: How to optimise face-to-face
communication ■■ develop effective communication strategies
■■ developing assertive behaviour ■■ communicate with increased assertiveness
■■ effective meetings ■■ structure a presentation effectively for a given time

and given audience
■■ negotiation skills
■■ handling and resolving conflict
■■ giving and receiving feedback
Who will benefit

Engineers working at all levels who want to improve their communication and presentation skills.
on-demand
Fees £235 + VAT
CPD 4 hours
www.icheme.org/communication-online
You may also be interested the Effective Communication for Engineers public course: see page 40
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Effective Technical Writing
Learn how to write about technical concepts and ideas efficiently and
accurately
Technical writing is one of the most important activities undertaken by an engineer, with the content often being safety-
critical or business critical. It is therefore worthwhile considering how to improve the quality of documents and the
efficiency of the writing process.
This course will help you develop the skills required to produce more accessible and better written materials on a
technical topic. This can include technical proposals, bids, reports and specifications. It has been written with the
specific needs of the chemical engineer in mind.
It will take you through each step of the process, from identifying your desired audience and their needs, planning,
structuring and writing your work, through to presenting the final document.
Course outline
Module 1: An introduction to effective technical Module 4: How to review and present documents
writing
■■ attention to detail
■■ document quality and writing efficiency; a
■■ reviewing your work before sign-off
manufacturing approach
■■ reviewing others’ work
■■ the components of document quality
■■ presenting your work
■■ empathy for the audience
■■ gathering and learning from feedback
■■ transmitting and receiving written information
Module 2: How to plan your writing Learning outcomes

■■ writing for the web and print: similarities and This course will help you to:
differences ■■ identify and understand your audience
■■ meeting audience expectations ■■ use best practice in structuring and writing your
■■ getting the content right document
■■ getting the structure right ■■ present your final report with confidence
■■ storyboarding – a novel approach
Module 3: How to write with style

■■ formal and informal registers
■■ getting clarity
■■ using motivating language
■■ maintaining focus in your writing
Who will benefit

Engineers who want to improve the quality of their written documents, as well as the efficiency of the writing process.
on-demand
Fees £235 + VAT
CPD 4 hours
www.icheme.org/writing-online
You may also be interested the Effective Technical Writing public course: see page 41
www.icheme.org
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Emergency Planning Principles
Learn the principles of emergency planning

NEW
This course will help you learn to manage the key aspects of emergency planning including procedures, training, testing
and how to review performance. It focuses on measures to protect life and avoid serious injury including the provision
of shelter and refuges, escape routes, evacuation equipment, fire-fighting and shut-down sectors.
Course outline
Module 1 – Management of Major Emergencies ■■ Fire and Explosion Risk Assessment (FERA)
■■ introduction to Emergency Response Principles ■■ Building Risk Assessment (BRA)
■■ management of Major Emergencies ■■ Escape, Evaluation, Rescue Analysis (EERA)
■■ Incident Command System (ICS) ■■ Emergency Systems Survivability Analysis (ESSA)
■■ Information Management Systems ■■ Emergency Response Plan (ERP)
■■ priorities in Emergency Response
Module 2 – International Regulations and Emergency Learning outcomes

Response Planning
■■ introduction to UK and International Regulations
■■ the regulatory requirements pertaining to the
■■ regulatory Framework Onshore protection of people during major accidents
■■ regulatory Framework Offshore ■■ how to identify all foreseeable integrity threats
■■ emergency Response Planning, Communications ■■ the risk analysis required for both onshore and
and Training offshore major accident response planning
■■ emergency Response Plans (ERP) ■■ how to describe the components of emergency
■■ emergency Management procedures from minor incidents to major accidents
Module 3 – Integrity threats and Risk Analysis ■■ how to explain the effectiveness of the plants
Techniques protection and procedures
■■ facility provided protection and its effectiveness ■■ the requirement for emergency response planning
and communications
■■ integrity threats
■■ how to clearly describe the various roles within
■■ risk analysis emergency response and incident management
■■ HAZID
■■ HAZOP
■■ BowTie
Who will benefit

Anyone involved in the prevention of major accidents or incidents, projects and plant managers.

Fees £199 + VAT
CPD 3 hours
www.icheme.org/emergency-planning-online
You may also be interested in the Emergency Planning public course: see page 13
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Engineering Procurement
Learn the core concepts of successful engineering procurement
This course will help you to develop your skills in the core concepts and approaches to successful engineering
procurement.
You will learn how to effectively apply business processes that increase value from suppliers, reduce costs and
improve overall commercial performance. The course has been developed to meet the specific needs of the chemical,
biochemical and process industries.

Module 1: An introduction to engineering procurement By the end of this course, you will understand:
■■ what do you want from your suppliers? ■■ what you want from your suppliers and what your
suppliers want from you
■■ what do your suppliers want from you?
■■ the relationship with your suppliers
Module 2: Engineering procurement – supplier
■■ Kraljic’s segmentation
positioning
■■ what you need to know about pricing
■■ Kraljic’s positioning matrix
■■ how to improve engineering procurement
■■ how to build the right relationship with your
supplier
Module 3: Engineering procurement – everything you
need to know about pricing
■■ what are price, cost and value?
■■ how do you know if you have the right price?
Module 4: Improving engineering procurement

■■ contract amendments and variations
■■ quick wins and tips for action
Who will benefit

Procurement engineers, supply chain managers, design engineers, project engineers.
on-demand
Fees £235 + VAT
CPD 4 hours
www.icheme.org/procurement-online
www.icheme.org
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Establishing a Creative Engineering Culture
Learn how to establish a creative culture in an engineering organisation
Creativity is at the heart of engineering, and is essential for developing innovative products, processes, and solutions
to complex problems. Creative approaches are less effective if they are adopted by a few individuals. Real benefit is to
be found wherever a creative culture prevails within an organisation. Establishing a creative culture in an engineering
organisation takes more than installing some funky chairs, a football table and a suggestion scheme.
This course considers the factors into what characterises an organisational culture and how to change things from the
top down and the bottom up.

Module 1: Organisational culture and creativity This course will help you to consider and explore these
four questions:
■■ characterising organisational culture
■■ how might we characterise organisational culture?
■■ measuring organisational culture and creativity
■■ what cultural factors are associated with creative
■■ factors associated with a creative culture
problem solving?
■■ neuroscience/psychology context for a creative
■■ how can we change organisational culture from the
culture
top down?
Module 2: Changing organisational culture ■■ how can we change organisational culture from the
bottom up?
■■ top-down changes towards a creative culture
– learning from success and failure of others
– inspiration and motivation
■■ bottom-up changes towards a creative culture
– establishing allies
– taking the initiative
Who will benefit

Anyone in an engineering environment who wants to try and find ways to establish a more creative culture within their
organisation.
on-demand
Fees £149 + VAT
CPD 2 hours
www.icheme.org/creative-culture-online
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Hazard Identification Techniques
Learn the principles, advantages and limitations of key techniques
This course will help you better understand the principles of key hazard identification techniques including inherent
safety study, HAZID, HAZOP and FMECA. You’ll learn how to select appropriate techniques for different situations,
scenarios and stages in the project lifecycle, as well as the advantages and limitations of each technique.
It will also help you develop a better understanding of when and how to use risk assessment as part of hazard
identification, including LOPA.

Module 1: Introduction to hazard identification and By the end of this course, you will understand:
inherent safety
■■ the principles of key hazard identification
■■ Hazard identification through the process life cycle techniques such as inherent safety study, HAZID,
HAZOP and FMECA
■■ Inherent Safety Study (IHS)
■■ how to select appropriate techniques for different
Module 2: HAZID and HAZOP studies situations, scenarios and stages in the project
lifecycle
■■ Hazard Identification (HAZID)
■■ the advantages and limitations of each technique
■■ Hazard Operability (HAZOP) study
■■ when and how to use risk assessment as part of
Module 3: FMECA and LOPA
hazard identification, including LOPA
■■ Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis
(FMECA)
■■ Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA)
Who will benefit

Suitable for anyone responsible for the design, commissioning, de-commissioning, construction, installation and
modification of plant. It will also benefit plant/process operators, including maintenance functions, process safety
engineers and loss prevention specialists.
on-demand
Fees £199 + VAT
CPD 3 hours
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Human Factors in Health and Safety
An introduction to human factors for the chemical and process industries
This course will introduce the importance of human factors for the chemical and process industries via a case-study
incident, helping you to better understand the key human factors topic areas that are relevant to major accidents.
The training is delivered in partnership with the Keil Centre, a recognised centre of excellence in human factors.

Module 1: An introduction to human factors for the By the end of this course, you will understand:
chemical and process industries
■■ what human factors is
■■ what is human factors?
■■ how human factors needs to be managed within an
■■ what are the key topic areas? organisation
■■ case study incident review ■■ specific topic areas related to major accidents
■■ human factors in design
Module 2: The key topic areas of human factors
■■ managing human and organisational factors
■■ managing human failure
■■ strengthening organisational performance
■■ human factors in design
Who will benefit

Health, safety and environment managers and advisors, operations managers, safety engineers, chemical/process
engineers.
on-demand
Fees £149 + VAT
CPD 2 hours
www.icheme.org/human-factors-online
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Inherent Safety in Design and Operation Development
Understand the principles of Inherent Safety and how to use them
This course will help you better understand the principles of inherent safety and their application to new and existing
facilities. It uses real-life examples that can help establish a safer, more efficient and more profitable plant.
The first module mainly focuses on risk reduction strategies. The second module is dedicated to inherent safety
principles.

Module 1: Inherent safety and risk reduction By the end of this course, you will understand:
strategies
■■ how to identify the principles of inherent safety
■■ risk reduction strategies
■■ when the best time is to use the inherent safety
– inherent safety principles
– passive ■■ how inherent safety forms a wider safety
management system
– active
– procedural
■■ inherent safety - an overview
■■ inherent safety and the design process
■■ inherent safety principles
Module 2: Inherent safety principles and inherent
safety in a project cycle
■■ inherent safety principles
– elimination
– substitution
– minimisation
– segregation
– simplification
■■ inherent safety in a project cycle
Who will benefit

Staff responsible for design, commissioning, decommissioning, construction and installation of plant, plant/process
operators including maintenance functions, safety engineers, loss prevention specialists and environmental engineers.
on-demand
Fees £149 + VAT
CPD 2 hours
www.icheme.org/inherent-safety-online
You may also be interested the Inherent Safety in Design and Operation Development public course: see page 29
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Managing the Hazards of Flare Systems
Learn the key principles for ensuring flare system safety
This course examines the causes and prevention of flare system incidents. It comprehensively reviews the operations
and equipment used on all types of offshore and onshore flare systems. It categorises the key hazards which must be
controlled and reviews in detail the five most common hazards associated with flare system incidents.
The course draws upon past industry accidents and incidents, as well as errors in design, only revealed in operation.
You will gain an understanding of the key design, operation, maintenance and plant modification aspects which must be
controlled to ensure safe flare system operation.

Module 1: An introduction to flare system safety, flare By the end of this course, you will understand:
types and components
■■ an overview of aspects of the design of flare
■■ the importance of flare systems and flare system systems and their major components
safety
■■ a range of safety and environmental hazards
■■ the top five hazards associated with flare system associated with flare systems
incidents
■■ the incidents related with the flare systems
■■ review of flare system types, components and
■■ how you can avoid blocking the flare path
incidents
■■ the hazards of flare outs
Module 2: Liquid overfill and blockages in the flare
■■ how to work safely on flare systems
path
■■ use of bow-tie diagrams as a frame work for
understanding and analysing the top five flare
hazards on your flare system(s)
■■ initiating causes of liquid over fill in flare systems
and associated preven-tative and mitigating layers
of protection
■■ eight ways to block the flare path and the means to
avoid doing so
Module 3: Preventing air ingress, flame out and

working safely on flare systems
■■ review of the final three of the five most common
flare hazards
■■ review of relevant incidents associated with these
three hazards
■■ final thoughts and advice on flare system safety
Who will benefit

Those who have responsibility for designing, operating, maintaining and/or modifying flare systems or personnel from
operating companies, consultancies, EPCM companies and regulatory bodies who may be responsible for regulating
assets which contain flare systems.
on-demand
Fees £199 + VAT
CPD 3 hours
www.icheme.org/hazop-leadership-uk
www.icheme.org/flare-hazards-online
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Mentoring for Chemical Engineers
Learn how to become a better mentor
Mentoring is a vital activity in chemical engineering, whereby more experienced engineers encourage the professional
development of those with less experience. When done well, mentoring has immense benefits for the individuals and
their organisations. Unfortunately, when done poorly, mentoring can do damage.
This course will help you to become a better mentor, encouraging others to manage their own learning and empowering
them by asking and listening, rather by instructing and advising. It has been developed with the specific needs of the
chemical engineer in mind.
You will learn how to apply mentoring concepts, approaches and tools with an emphasis on developing your skills as a
mentor.

Module 1: An introduction to mentoring for chemical By the end of this course, you will understand:
engineers
■■ the differences between mentoring, managing and
■■ the benefits of mentoring coaching
■■ mentoring and coaching ■■ what makes a good mentor
■■ the key components of a mentoring relationship ■■ why somebody needs a mentor
■■ the working agreement ■■ the pairing of mentors and mentees
Module 2: Core skills for mentoring ■■ the responsibilities of mentors and mentees
■■ the core skills (empathy, respect, genuineness) ■■ how to know if the relationship is working
■■ listening ■■ the beginning and the end of the mentoring
relationship
■■ body language
Module 3: The skilled helper model
■■ introduction to the skilled helper model
■■ the present picture
■■ the preferred picture
■■ the way forward
Module 4: Mentoring in practice: tools and
troubleshooting
■■ mentoring tools
■■ beginning the motoring relationship
■■ ending the mentoring relationship
Who will benefit

Chemical and process engineers looking to develop their skills as a mentor to others. Delegates will likely be new to
mentoring or be looking to further develop their skills as a mentor.
on-demand
Fees £235 + VAT
CPD 4 hours
www.icheme.org/mentor-training-online
You may also be interested the Mentoring for Chemcial Engineers public course: see page 44
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Process Risk Assessment
Learn to identify, assess and communicate process risks
Effective risk assessment is fundamental to protecting businesses against the potentially devastating impact of process
safety incidents; in most countries it is also a legal requirement.
This course describes the processes used to identify, assess and communicate process risks from a safety, environmental
or business perspective, from a simple qualitative approach to fully quantified assessments, together with the
demonstration that risks are as low as reasonably practicable.

Module 1: Process risk concepts and qualitative risk By the end of this course, you will understand:
assessment
■■ the concept of process hazard and risk
■■ process hazard and risk
■■ the concepts of Tolerability of Risk (TOR) and As
■■ the regulatory framework and the ALARP concept Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP)
■■ tolerability of risk - individual and societal ■■ the Hazard Identification (HAZID) technique
■■ risk assessment proportionality ■■ the Bow Tie Diagram
■■ process hazard identification and qualitative risk ■■ semi-quantitative risk assessment
assessment
■■ fully quantified risk assessment
■■ bow tie and basis of safety concept
■■ occupied building risk assessment, bow tie
Module 2: Semi-quantitative risk assessment analysis, LOPA and fault tree/event tree analysis
■■ the process safety risk matrix
■■ risk matrix calibration and tolerability
■■ the risk graph technique
■■ layers of protective analysis
Module 3: Quantitative risk assessment
■■ hazard analysis
■■ fault tree analysis
■■ event tree analysis
■■ QRA development
■■ occupied building risk assessment
Who will benefit

Anyone involved in the risk assessment process including supervisors, managers and directors, plant/process operators
including maintenance functions, process safety engineers and loss prevention specialists.
on-demand
Fees £199 + VAT
CPD 3 hours
www.icheme.org/risk-assessment-online
You may also be interested the Process Risk Assessment public course: see page 33
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Runaway Reactions
NEW Develop a broad understanding of runaway reactions and learning from case
studies
Accidents resulting from ‘runaway reactions’ are not rare and they can have devastating consequences. An
understanding of their relevant thermodynamics and kinetics is essential in order to avoid mishap. Measures to prevent
and mitigate the effects of runaways with presenting case studies are discussed in the course.
This course will help you better understand all aspects of chemical reaction hazards and managing the runaway
reactions.
The course draws upon a range of case studies from the chemical industry sector.

Module 1: Understanding chemical reaction hazards By the end of this course, you will understand:
■■ the chemistry ■■ the principles and chemistry
– the thermodynamics and kinetics principles ■■ how to manage runaway reactions
■■ the causes ■■ learning from case studies
■■ potentially dangerous exothermic processes
(statistics)
■■ standard initiating events
Module 2: Managing the Runaway Reactions
■■ chemical process risk assessment
■■ prevention and control of thermal runaway
accidents
■■ inherent safety and runaway reactions
■■ emergency planning (emergency relief systems)
Module 3: Learning from accidents
■■ case studies
– causes
– lessons learned
■■ regulations, good practice and preventing
measures
Who will benefit

Anyone who would like to improve their understanding of runaway reactions and learning from past accidents.
Module 1 29 May 2019, 09:00 GMT

Module 2 5 June 2019, 09:00 GMT
Module 3 12 June 2019, 09:00 GMT
Fees £199 + VAT
CPD 3 hours
www.icheme.org/runaway-reactions
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Safe Start-ups and Shutdowns for Process Units
Develop procedures to recognise and avoid hazards during start-ups and

shutdowns
NEW
Failure to recognise and eliminate the hazards associated with start-ups and shutdowns of refinery units has resulted in
serious injury, death and costly property damage. This course presents many of the tried and proven operating practises
typical of the industry today.

Module 1: The shutdown procedure By the end of this course, you will understand:
■■ The consecutive phases of the shutdown ■■ how to recognise and eliminate the hazards
procedure associated with shutdowns and start-ups
– cooling and depressuring ■■ how to prepare the unit for a shutdown and start-
up
– pumping out
■■ what are the phases for the shutdown process
– removal of residual hydrocarbons
■■ what are the phases for the start-up process
– removal of corrosive or poisonous materials
■■ what is the importance of procedures
– disposal of water
– blinding and opening
– removal of pyrophoric iron sulphide
– inspection for entering
Module 2: Semi-quantitative risk assessment
■■ The consecutive phases of the shutdown
procedure
– preliminary preparations
– preparation of auxiliary equipment and services
– elimination of air
– tightness testing
– backing in fuel gas
– elimination of water
– bringing the unit onstream
Who will benefit

Process engineers, operators, supervisors and anyone who is involved with the shutdown and start-up process of a
process unit.

Fees £149 + VAT
CPD 2 hours
www.icheme.org/safe-start-ups-online
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Safety Case Awareness
Understand the importance and application of the Safety Case.

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The first mentor-driven personalised distance learning course within the oil and gas industry, utilising empirical
research in neuroscience and education to produce material retention of up to 95%. The course introduces the Safety
Case, MAH, SECE, process safety and the critical behaviours for working in an oil and gas environment. Everything is
personalised to the individual with detailed assurance of knowledge provided upon completion. The course structure
adapts to the individual needs of every learner, personalising itself to account for existing knowledge and current
rate of learning. This provides each learner with their own path to content mastery. A mentor validates progress and
ensures correct understanding of how, personally, they play their part in the larger picture of safety within the oil and
gas industry. Learners are kept engaged whilst proven learning strategies are shared, enabling them to learn more
effectively in the future.

■■ safety case introduction: the what, why and when ■■ create new neural networks within the brain,
acquiring knowledge and skills then having them
■■ major accident hazards: what are they and how do
readily available from memory so you can keep
we protect against them
yourself and your colleagues safe in an offshore
■■ Safety and Environmental Critical Elements: What envi-ronment
are SECEs, how do they keep us safe, how do
■■ create a foundation of knowledge and behavioural
we manage and maintain them and why is that
requirements in the industry
important
■■ an embedded awareness and understanding of the
■■ process safety: introduction to the Swiss
safety case, its contents and how you contribute to
cheese model and to people, plant and process
keeping the industry safe
terminology
■■ an understanding of the critical safety behaviours
■■ assurance: Introduction to the assurance process
required for safe working in the Oil and Gas
for management of MAHs and how everyone plays
industry
their part
■■ an understanding of learning strategies and how to
■■ critical safety behaviours: 25 different situational
benefit from them in the future
questions based on actual industry events across 3
categories: in-transit, on the job, off shift ■■ increased future engagement on the course
contents
■■ increased safety and operational performance
Who will benefit

People looking to gain employment offshore, new starters within the industry and those of limited experience. The
course will also benefit those whose role may not allow them exposure to these industry critical topics and anyone
wanting to embed critical safety and behavioural requirements in industry.
“The course is innovative, engaging and teaches proven learning methods. I believe this
approach to training can make a real difference, adding an additional barrier to the way our
work force think of process safety and help the oil industry strive for continued safety improvement
“
Peter Walker, TAQA, UK
on-demand
CPD 10 hours
www.offshore-mentors.com/recruitment/product/safety-case-awareness
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Scale-up
NEW Learn how to reproduce physical processes at different length-scales using the
powerful tool of dimensional analysis
The course offers a unified approach to the broad subject of process equipment scale-up. It starts with an introduction
to dimensional analysis. This leads to describing complex phenomena using dimensionless groups. The principle of
similarity is the basis used for creating identical processes at different length scales. The adopted approach is practical,
drawing on several examples and exercises from a wide range of process engineering.

Module 1: Use of dimensional analysis and By the end of this course, you will understand:
Buckingham’s π-theorem to represent complex
■■ apply dimensional analysis to physical and chemical
physical phenomena
processes
Module 2: Describing complex physical processes
■■ describe a physical process with a complete set of
using dimensionless groups
dimensionless group
Module 3: Similarity, partial similarity and scale-up
■■ use the principle of similarity to reproduce identical
Module 4: Treatment of variable physical properties in processes at different length-scales
scale-up using dimensional analysis
■■ cope with variable physical properties in scale-up
Who will benefit

The course will benefit anyone who is interested in learning more about the principles of successful scale-up and will be
relevant to the R&D community working at the lab and pilot scale. It will also be of potential benefit to design engineers,
and to operating engineers who are considering plant modifications.

Fees £235 + VAT
CPD 4 hours
www.icheme.org/scale-up-online
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Six Pillars of Process Safety
Understand process safety best practice and how it impacts your organisation
This course explores the six pillars of process safety: knowledge and competence, engineering and design, systems and
procedures, assurance, human factors and culture.
These areas break down aspects of an organisation's business, within each system for leadership, management and
action. For complete management of process safety, it is vital to ensure there is high level leadership and commitment
across all 6 functional areas.
Each module is led by IChemE Safety Centre Director, Trish Kerin and other IChemE Safety Centre staff who will
investigate best practice and latest thinking on each topic, before presenting practical, applicable recommendations and
next actions you can apply within your own organisation, regardless of sector or job level.

Module 1: Knowledge and competence ■■ the importance of knowledge and competence in
achieving a good process safety outcomes
Module 2: Systems and procedures
■■ the importance of systems and procedures in
Module 3: Human factors
achieving good process safety outcomes
Module 4: Engineering and design
■■ the importance of human factors in achieving good
Module 5: Assurance process safety outcomes
Module 6: Culture ■■ the importance of engineering and design in
achieving good process safety outcomes
■■ the importance of assurance in achieving good
process safe-ty outcomes
■■ the importance of culture in achieving good
process safety outcomes
Who will benefit

Managers, engineers and safety personnel. Anyone who would like to develop a better, broader understanding of
process safety.
on-demand
Fees £349 + VAT
CPD 6 hours
www.icheme.org/six-pillars-online
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Index
A F P
Advanced Hazard Assessment Techniques Fundamentals of Nuclear Safety........... 17 Practical Aspects of ATEX/DSEAR
for SIL Determination........................... 7 Fundamentals of Process Safety.......18-19 Compliance Success........................... 32
An Introduction to HAZOP............. 22, 70 Practical Aspects of Process Control
An Introduction to LOPA..................... 71 H and Instrumentation........................... 56
An Introduction to Process Safety........... 8 Practical Distillation Technology........... 51
Area Classification................................ 9 Hazard Identification Techniques..... 20, 82 Preparing Engineering Specifications.... 52
Asset Integrity Management in the Hazard Study Leaders......................... 21 Pressure Relief................................... 57
Process Industries - Managing your HAZOP Leadership and Management... 23 Problem Solving and Troubleshooting
Ageing Assets................................... 10 HAZOP Study for Team Leaders in Process Operations......................... 53
and Team Members............................ 24 Process Design Practices for Design,
B
Human Factors Alumni........................ 25 Optimisation and Troubleshooting........ 58
Human Factors in Health and Process Modelling for Water Treatment
Bulk Solids Handling for Chemical Safety......................................26-27, 83 Professionals..................................... 68
Engineers.......................................... 45 Process Risk Assessment................ 33, 87
Business Skills for Graduate Engineers.. 60 I Process Safety Leadership and Culture.. 34
Process Safety Performance Indicators
C IChemE Forms of Contract................... 63
IEC 61508/61511 and SIL
and PSM Auditing.............................. 35
Production, Process and Emergency
Chartered Manager Bootcamp............. 38 Determination................................... 28 Systems on Oil and Gas Installations..... 59
Chemical Engineering for Inherent Safety in Design and Project Finance.................................. 64
Other Engineers................................. 46 Operation Development................ 29, 84
Chemical Engineering for Scientists...... 47
Chemical Plant Commissioning............ 61
Introduction to Mechanical
Engineering....................................... 49 R
Chemical Reaction Engineering............ 48 Runaway Reactions............................ 88
Comprehensive Explosion Science....... 11
L
S
Confined Space Entry......................... 72
Consequence Modelling Techniques.12, 73 Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA)...... 30
Control and Operation of Centrifugal Leading an ESOS Assessment.............. 67 Safe Start-ups and Shutdowns for
Gas Compressors............................... 54 Process Units.................................... .89
Creativity for Chemical Engineers.... 39, 74
M Safety Case Awareness....................... 90
D
Safety Instrumented Functions (SIF)..... 36
Management Skills for Engineers and Scale-up........................................... 92
Scientists.......................................... 42 Six Pillars of Process Safety.................. 93
Dust Explosion Risk Reduction - Managing Remote, Virtual and International
W
Case Studies..................................... 75 Teams............................................... 43
Dust Explosions................................. 76 Managing the Hazards of Flare
E
Systems....................................... 31, 85 What Engineers Need to Know About
Mentoring for Chemical Engineers.. 44, 86 Contracts.......................................... 65
Effective Alarm Management............... 55
Effective Communication for N
Engineers..................................... 40, 77
New Product Introduction................... 50
Effective Technical Writing............. 41, 78
Emergency Planning...................... 13, 79
Energy Cost Reduction - Efficiency O
and On-Site Generation...................... 66
Engineering Procurement.................... 80 Online Training............................. 47–63
Engineering Project Management......... 62
Establishing a Creative Engineering
Culture............................................. 81
Expert Hazard Awareness................... 15
Explosion Risk Management................ 16
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Advanced Hazard Assessment Techniques for SIL

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An Introduction to Process Safety

Gain a broad understanding of the importance of process safety

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Understanding of the principles and procedures of area classification

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■■ BS EN 60079-10-2:2015 (Dusts) - British Standard

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Asset Integrity Management in the Process Industries -

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Comprehensive Explosion Science

Understand the phenomenon and consequences of explosions

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Consequence Modelling Techniques

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Learn the principles of emergency planning

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Expert Hazard Awareness

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Explosion Risk Management

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Fundamentals of Nuclear Safety

Understand the hazards associated with the nuclear industry

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■■ nuclear hazards ■■ key nuclear safety requirements at each stage in

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Fundamentals of Process Safety

Learn the key principles of process safety and its management

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Hazard Identification Techniques

Learn the principles, advantages and limitations of key techniques

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