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Course Description: Pipeline Risk Assessment Fundamentals, 2-Day Course
Course Title: Pipeline Risk Assessment Fundamentals
Instructor: Doug Waslen P.Eng.
Location: Group 10 Engineering Testing Centre: 4504 8A Street NE. Calgary, Alberta.
(Subject to change based on attendance).
Date: Tuesday, October 6 - Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Cost: $1500 CAD + GST. Lunch will be provided for course attendees.
Course Credits: 1.6 CEUs, 16 PDH. Certificates will be given upon completion of the two-day course.
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Course Description

Pipeline Risk Assessment Fundamentals
This course is ideal for integrity personnel involved in the design, operation, maintenance, or regulatory
oversight of pipelines. It is also valuable for project managers, compliance officers, and decision-makers
who need to understand pipeline risk evaluation to support safe, reliable, and regulatory-compliant
operations.

Learning Objectives & Outcomes:
By the end of the course, attendees should be able to identify threat and consequence drivers, complete
a basic pipeline risk assessment, and determine what preventive and mitigative actions may reduce risk.
 

Fundamentals of Risk

Define hazard, threat, probability, consequence, and risk in the context of pipelines approaches.
Differentiate between qualitative, semi-quantitative, and quantitative risk assessment
Understand how pipeline risk assessments support compliance with CSA Z662, API 1160, and ASME B31.8S.
Identify the characteristics of a robust vs. inadequate risk assessment programs

Threat Identification

Classify threats as time-dependent, stable, or random using accepted threat models.
Identify how corrosion, geohazards, third-party damage, and operational issues should be incorporated into risk assessments.

Methodologies

Compare index/scoring models, relative risk models, and probabilistic quantitative methods.
Evaluate the appropriateness of different methodologies for given scenarios.
Identify the key data inputs required for risk assessment and explain their limitations.

Risk Evaluation and Mitigation
Understand how operators use risk assessment results to prioritize digs, repairs, and other mitigations.
Assess preventive and mitigative measures are appropriately incorporated.

Practical Application

Analyze case studies of pipeline incidents to determine the role of inadequate risk assessments

Our Group 10 Academy Instructor: Doug Waslen P. Eng.

Doug is an accomplished pipeline integrity leader with 39+ years of experience in various roles including Director of Engineering Manager of Asset Integrity. He is a P.Eng. (Mechanical), trainer and supervisor who builds high performing teams and communicates effectively with all stakeholders. He has well- developed investigative and risk mitigation skills that underscore a reputation for integrity, expertise, and collaboration.


Benefits of Training with Group 10 Engineering:
Group 10 Engineering is a leader in pipeline and pressure equipment integrity management services and therefore in a perfect position to provide a significant amount of added value in our training. Our training sessions include practical applications, comparisons of jurisdictional requirements, information on best practices, and practical interpretation and application of the various tasks required.


Register to gain real-world insights, deepen your technical knowledge, gain knowledge you can immediately apply on-the-job, connect with peers in the industry, and earn course credits along the way!

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Registration: Click here.

For information or assistance, please contact us at info@g10e.ca or 403-457-3155.



CANCELLATION POLICY: 
Cancellations received in writing 10 or more full business days before the course start date may request a full refund (less a $100 processing fee) or a credit to be applied to a future course (must be used within 1 year). Cancellations received in writing 1 to 10 full business days before course start date will only be eligible to receive a credit for a future course (must be used within 1 year). “No Shows” will forfeit payment. No credits will be issued. Credits are transferable but once they expire there is no refund or extensions.