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Contact hours, CEUs and PDH: what the units actually mean
Training is measured in contact hours, CEUs and PDH, and the terms are not interchangeable. What each unit means and who decides whether it counts.
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Building a pressure testing competency program from scratch
How to build a competency framework for pressure testing: roles, what each needs to know, how to assess it, and how to keep the evidence.
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Annual training requirements for pipeline engineers, and how to meet them
Most operators and utilities carry an annual training obligation for engineering and integrity staff. What typically counts, what records to keep, and how to plan the year.
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Nine questions a training department should ask any technical provider
A short procurement checklist for technical training: syllabus, instructor experience, assessment, records, and the claims that should raise an eyebrow.
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How to evaluate a pipeline pressure testing contractor
The questions that separate contractors who will hand you a defensible test from those who will hand you an argument. What to ask before award.
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Operator qualification and competence are not the same thing
OQ demonstrates a person is qualified on a covered task. It does not demonstrate they understand why the pressure moved. Where the gap sits and what closes it.