The Australian Standard AS2885 features a unique and effective methodology for managing pipeline safety known as the AS2885 Safety Management Study, or “SMS.” If you work with pipelines designed, built, or operated according to AS2885, you'll undoubtedly encounter “The SMS.” The SMS is crucial for pipeline safety, and this course will help you understand both the background (the why) and the process itself (the what). Ultimately, you will gain a deep understanding of the preparation for the SMS workshop and how to maximize your participation (the how).
The Background
Introduced in 1997, 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 course will demonstrate how.
The Process
AS2885 Safety Management Studies require pipeline engineers to thoroughly understand the specific pipeline under study. The SMS process guides you through key knowledge areas, including location classification, threat identification, threat control, and risk evaluation where necessary. The course also covers the concepts of High Consequence Areas and ALARP (As Low As Reasonably Practicable).
The Workshop
Attending an AS2885 SMS workshop is a rite of passage for Australian pipeline engineers. This course will prepare you for the workshop, especially if you are the representative pipeline engineer or integrity engineer.
This course is designed for pipeline engineers and other technical and subject matter experts who will attend and participate in SMS workshops. Additionally, this course may spark an interest in pipeline risk management, potentially leading attendees to explore broader risk management applications or develop workshop facilitation expertise.
Register your interest today by completing our interest form. Once we receive your inquiry, we will promptly provide you with upcoming dates and availability tailored to your needs.
09:30 - 16:30
In-Person in Brisbane
The course commitment is one day, from 09:30 – 16:30. Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea breaks are included. Additionally, we invite you to join us for drinks and nibbles after the course, from 17:00-18:00.
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.
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.
