Boiler and Pressure Equipment Operation
Pressure equipment fails rarely and catastrophically, which is why its operation and inspection are tightly governed. This course covers safe operation, water treatment and the statutory inspection regime.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Boiler and pressure system principles and types
- 02Safe operation, start up, shutdown and monitoring
- 03Water treatment, scale, corrosion and carryover
- 04Safety valves, controls and protective devices
- 05Statutory inspection, certification and record keeping
- 06Common failure modes and their warning signs
- 07Abnormal conditions, emergencies and safe response
What you will gain
- Explain boiler and pressure system operating principles
- Operate and monitor pressure equipment safely
- Manage water treatment and prevent scale and corrosion
- Maintain safety devices and verify their function
- Meet statutory inspection and certification duties
- Respond to abnormal conditions and emergencies
Who should attend
- Boiler operators and attendants
- Maintenance and plant engineers
- Safety officers covering pressure equipment
- Facilities and utilities staff
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 30 Oct 2026 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 23 to 27 Nov 2026 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 7 to 11 Dec 2026 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 11 to 15 Jan 2027 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 15 to 19 Feb 2027 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 12 to 16 Apr 2027 | Dubai | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 28 Jun to 2 Jul 2027 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R18,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 5 Days
- Field
- Maintenance, Reliability & Asset Management
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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