PRESSURISED SYSTEMS INTEGRITY - WRITTEN SCHEMES OF EXAMINATION (WSE) WITHIN PSSR
Ensuring Compliance & Safety Through Effective Pressure Systems Examination Planning
Course Schedule
| Venue (InHouse) | Fees |
|---|---|
| At Your Organization Premises | Ask For The Quotation |
Course Introduction
This specialized training equips engineers, safety professionals, and plant managers with the knowledge and tools to develop and implement Written Schemes of Examination (WSE) in line with the UK’s Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR 2000). The course explains legal obligations, practical steps for preparing WSEs, and best practices for managing the integrity of pressurised systems in high-risk industries. It blends regulatory insight with technical competence in assessing, documenting, and inspecting pressure systems.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand legal and technical requirements under PSSR
- Identify systems requiring WSE and the required content
- Develop compliant and effective WSEs
- Understand inspection frequencies and methodologies
- Manage the integrity of vessels, pipelines, and associated equipment
- Coordinate with competent persons and inspection bodies
Key Benefits of Attending
- Ensure your organization meets legal and safety requirements
- Avoid costly compliance failures and improve inspection regimes
- Learn directly from real-life failures, audits, and PSSR enforcement examples
- Gain practical tools to draft and manage effective WSEs
Intended Audience
- Mechanical & process engineers
- Asset integrity & pressure systems engineers
- Plant operations & safety managers
- Compliance officers and facility managers
- Health & Safety professionals in regulated industries
Individual Benefits
- Master the components of a compliant Written Scheme of Examination
- Gain confidence in evaluating pressure systems risk
- Understand the role of the Competent Person under PSSR
- Receive a recognized certificate validating professional development
Organization Benefits
- Strengthen your pressure system compliance program
- Reduce inspection and operational risks
- Improve collaboration with regulators and Competent Persons
- Enhance plant reliability and safety culture
Instructional Methdology
- Expert-led lectures with real-life case studies
- WSE documentation exercises
- Risk assessment walkthroughs
- Group discussion and scenario-based problem solving
- Interactive Q&A and knowledge checks
Course Outline
DETAILED 5-DAY COURSE OUTLINE (Customizable)
Training Hours: 07:30 AM – 03:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1 – Introduction to PSSR & Pressure System Risk
- Module 1 (07:30 – 09:30): Understanding the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR 2000)
- Module 2 (09:45 – 11:15): Scope & Definitions of Pressure Systems Under Regulation
- Module 3 (11:30 – 01:00): Risk Assessment and Failure Modes of Pressurised Equipment
Day 2 – Components of a Written Scheme of Examination (WSE)
- Module 4 (07:30 – 09:30): What is a WSE? Legal Basis, Content & Applicability
- Module 5 (09:45 – 11:15): Identifying Critical Components & Defining Scope
- Module 6 (11:30 – 01:00): Determining Inspection Frequencies and Techniques
Day 3 – Inspection, Reporting & Documentation
- Module 7 (07:30 – 09:30): Role of the Competent Person and Inspection Planning
- Module 8 (09:45 – 11:15): Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Methods for Pressure Systems
- Module 9 (11:30 – 01:00): Inspection Reporting, WSE Updates & Regulatory Review
Day 4 – Implementation, Safety Cases & Case Studies
- Module 10 (07:30 – 09:30): Integrating WSE into Asset Management Systems
- Module 11 (09:45 – 11:15): Real-Life Failure Case Studies & Legal Outcomes
- Module 12 (11:30 – 01:00): Preparing for Audits & Engaging With Regulatory Authorities
Day 5 – Practical Application & Simulation
- Module 13 (07:30 – 09:30): Practical Exercise – Drafting a WSE for a Sample Plant
- Module 14 (09:45 – 11:15): Peer Review, Critique and Optimization of WSEs
- Module 15 (11:30 – 01:00): Final Assessment, Wrap-Up Discussion & Certification
Certification
All participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Pressurised Systems Integrity and Written Schemes of Examination (WSE).