Damage Mechanisms in the Refining Industry: Practical Workshop
Inspection & Asset Integrity
Course overview
Damage Mechanisms in the Refining Industry: Practical Workshop is a hands-on workshop built around exercises and real site problems 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
- Prepare an improvement plan for their own site or organisation
Who should attend
Designed for inspectors, integrity engineers, QA/QC staff and asset owners who want practice rather than theory.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Workshop briefing and baselineParticipants bring a real problem from their own site
- Day 2: Guided practice 1Hands-on exercises using templates, checklists and calculators
- Day 3: Guided practice 2Simulations and role-play based on Damage Mechanisms in the Refining Industry scenarios
- Day 4: Field cases from the Gulf and AfricaAnalysing what went wrong and what worked
- Day 5: Action plan and peer reviewEach participant leaves with a reviewed improvement plan
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18–22 Jan 2027 | Vienna Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 8–19 Mar 2027 | Edinburgh Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 5–9 Apr 2027 | Abu Dhabi Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 10–21 May 2027 | Madrid Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 15–19 Nov 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 28 Feb – 3 Mar 2028 | Berlin Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 13–24 Aug 2028 | Al Khobar Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 25–29 Sep 2028 | Zurich Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 29 Oct – 9 Nov 2028 | Riyadh Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 13–17 Nov 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 5–9 Mar 2029 | Stockholm Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 16–27 Apr 2029 | Cape Town Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 9–13 Jul 2029 | Madrid Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 10–21 Sep 2029 | Sharjah Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 1–5 Oct 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 20–24 Jan 2030 | Sharm El Sheikh Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 10–21 Jun 2030 | Luanda Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 23–27 Sep 2030 | Nairobi Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 7–18 Oct 2030 | Sharjah Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 18–22 Nov 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
Related courses
- QGT-INT-107Damage Mechanisms in the Refining IndustryFoundation
- QGT-INT-116Structural Integrity of Offshore AssetsFoundation
- QGT-INT-130Damage Mechanisms in the Refining Industry: Advanced LevelAdvanced
- QGT-INT-176Damage Mechanisms in the Refining Industry MasterclassMasterclass
- QGT-INT-190Inspection of Rotating Equipment MasterclassMasterclass