The Australian Standard AS2885 introduces a powerful methodology for managing pipeline safety: the Safety Management Study (SMS). If you work with pipelines designed, built, or operated under AS2885, understanding the SMS is essential.
This 1-day in-person course, led by industry expert Susan Jaques, delves into the SMS’s foundations — the "why" behind its importance — and provides a practical walkthrough of its process — the "what" and "how" of effective implementation. You’ll gain actionable insights to confidently prepare for SMS workshops and maximize your contributions as a participant.
This course is tailored for pipeline engineers, technical professionals, and subject matter experts involved in SMS workshops. It’s also ideal for those seeking to deepen their knowledge of pipeline risk management, explore broader risk management applications, or develop workshop facilitation skills.
Take this opportunity to enhance your pipeline safety expertise and unlock new professional pathways in risk management.
26th February, 2025
09:30 - 16:30
In-Person at Hilton Brisbane
This one-day course runs from 09:30 to 16:30 at the Hilton Brisbane, Australia. Your registration includes morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea to keep you refreshed throughout the day.
To further enhance your experience, we warmly invite you to join us for drinks and nibbles from 17:00 to 18:00 — an excellent opportunity to network with fellow professionals and engage in informal discussions after the course.
To prepare you for the training, you will have access to selected Competency Club E-Learn courses prior to the program's start date: Introduction to Pipeline Engineering Principles CS001A, Introduction to Ethics and Responsibilities CS002A, Introduction to The Oil and Gas Industry CS003A.
Session 1: Introductions and SMS Background (09:30 – 11:00)
The “AS2885 SMS” has evolved into a unique and effective approach to safety for buried hazardous linear assets traversing public spaces. This approach prioritizes risk management based on knowledge rather than general statistics. Specifically, for buried linear assets, the SMS process is superior to quantitative risk analysis. This session will demonstrate how.
Session 2: The SMS Process (11:15 – 12:30)
The SMS process guides you through key knowledge areas, including location classification, threat identification, threat control, and risk evaluation where necessary. This session will covers the concepts of High Consequence Areas and ALARP (As Low As Reasonably Practicable).
Session 3: Example SMS Preparation & Workshop Participation (13:15 – 16:00)
Attending an AS2885 SMS workshop is a rite of passage for Australian pipeline engineers. This example session will prepare you for the workshop, especially if you are the representative pipeline engineer or integrity engineer.
Session 4: Q&A and Quiz (16:00 – 16:30)
The day session will close with a Q&A session and a small quiz to reinforce your learning.
Susan Jaques is a distinguished leader in the pipeline industry, specializing in pipeline risk management, standardization, and documentation. Originally from Canada, where she earned her civil engineering degree, Susan has called Brisbane home for over 25 years. With a robust background in industrial infrastructure projects, she excels in helping professionals develop skills in risk management, quality, competence, and knowledge.
Susan offers expert facilitation for risk workshops and other collaborative discussions, such as lessons learned and continuous improvement. She also guides individuals and organizations toward creating minimal yet effective quality documentation. Through her philosophy of “credibility beyond credentials,” Susan emphasizes that earning a qualification is just the beginning of a lifelong learning journey.
Her flagship training course, "Pipeline Pathways," is a six-session online introductory overview of the AS2885 series, offered two or three times a year.
Susan is also the chair of Standards Australia committee ME-038, the technical committee responsible for managing and setting the direction of the AS2885 suite of standards for pipeline design, construction, testing, and operation in Australia.
