Damage Mechanisms in the Refining Industry Masterclass
Inspection & Asset Integrity
Course overview
Damage Mechanisms in the Refining Industry Masterclass is a senior-level masterclass on strategy and performance in Damage Mechanisms in the Refining Industry. It covers the principles, the requirements of API 510/570/653/579/580/581 and ASME codes, and the practical methods used on site, with case studies from operations in the Gulf, Africa and worldwide. Available online, in the classroom in 60 cities, or in-house.
What participants will be able to do
- Explain the principles, terminology and scope of Damage Mechanisms in the Refining Industry
- Apply the relevant requirements of API 510/570/653/579/580/581 and ASME codes
- Use practical tools, checklists and calculations with confidence
- Recognise common problems, risks and root causes and choose the right corrective action
- Build a business case and roadmap their leadership team can act on
Who should attend
Designed for inspectors, integrity engineers, QA/QC staff and asset owners in senior and leadership roles.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Strategic view of Damage Mechanisms in the Refining IndustryTrends, regulation and what leading companies do differently
- Day 2: Benchmarking and performanceKPIs, maturity models and gap analysis
- Day 3: Lessons from major incidents and projectsDecision points that changed outcomes
- Day 4: Leading the changeBuilding the business case, budget and team capability
- Day 5: Masterclass forumExpert panel, peer exchange and personal roadmap
What the 10-day edition adds
- Day 6: Applied project, part 1Apply the week-one methods to a case from your organisation
- Day 7: Data and digital toolsSoftware, spreadsheets and digital tools used in practice
- Day 8: Lessons from incidents and auditsWhat investigations and audit findings teach
- Day 9: Applied project, part 2Complete, test and refine your solution
- Day 10: Presentations and final assessmentPresent to the group and complete the final assessment
Training method and certificate
Interactive sessions, practical exercises, case studies and pre- and post-course assessments. Participants receive a Qimma Global Training certificate of completion stating the training hours (30 hours for 5 days, 60 hours for 10 days). Delivered in English or Arabic.
Dates 2027–2030
None of these dates work? We run this course for your team on the date and in the place you choose.
| Dates | City | Duration | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11–15 Jan 2027 | Kuala Lumpur Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 1–12 Feb 2027 | Nairobi Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 8–12 Feb 2027 | Baku Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 5–16 Apr 2027 | Johannesburg Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 20–24 Sep 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 20–24 Feb 2028 | Cairo Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 8–19 May 2028 | Paris Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 29 May – 2 Jun 2028 | Lisbon Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 2–13 Jul 2028 | Al Khobar Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 11–15 Sep 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 15–19 Jan 2029 | Athens Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 4–15 Mar 2029 | Alexandria Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 27–31 Aug 2029 | Abu Dhabi Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 8–19 Oct 2029 | Brussels Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 12–16 Nov 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 4–8 Feb 2030 | Johannesburg Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 11–22 Mar 2030 | Lagos Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 21–25 Apr 2030 | Manama Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 29 Apr – 10 May 2030 | Lisbon Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 29 Jul – 2 Aug 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
Related courses
- QGT-INT-102Piping Inspection & AssessmentFoundation
- QGT-INT-107Damage Mechanisms in the Refining IndustryFoundation
- QGT-INT-130Damage Mechanisms in the Refining Industry: Advanced LevelAdvanced
- QGT-INT-139Structural Integrity of Offshore Assets: Advanced LevelAdvanced
- QGT-INT-153Damage Mechanisms in the Refining Industry: Practical WorkshopPractical workshop