Pipeline FAQ
What issues do the pipeline skills assessments address?
- Meet the demands of DOT and pipeline operators regarding pipeline workforce qualifications
- Identify the knowledge, skill, and overall qualification level of the current pipeline workforce
- Eliminate duplication of efforts and the burdens it places on pipeline technicians
- Increase technician credentialing opportunities and workforce professionalism
- Increase pipeline workforce involvement in training
- Assist pipeline contractors in maximizing their training dollars
- Enhance career opportunities and progression for individuals within the pipeline industry
- Expand workforce development resources to the pipeline workforce
- Improve the image of the pipeline industry
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What are covered tasks?
The covered task list represents the consensus position of the pipeline companies involved and is designed as an aid in developing a qualification program. To obtain a copy of the covered task list with corresponding PTAP materials referenced, click here.
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What pipeline assessments are available?
- Gas Maintenance Specialty
- Gas Pipeline Operations
- Abnormal Operating Conditions-Gas Liquid
- Field and Control Center Operations Technician
- Pipeline Maintenance Technician
- Mechanical Pipeline Technician
- Abnormal Operating Conditions-Control Center
- Abnormal Operating Conditions-Field Liquid and Gas
- Electrical and Instrumentation Pipeline Technician
- Corrosion Prevention Field Technician 1-Installation
- Corrosion Prevention Field Technician 1-Measurement
- Corrosion Prevention Field Technician 2
- Corrosion Prevention Field Technician 3
- Nondestructive Testing
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What areas are covered by the pipeline curriculum?
- Pipeline Electrical and Instrumentation
- Pipeline Mechanical
- Pipeline Maintenance
- Pipeline Corrosion Control
- Pipeline Field Operations
- Pipeline Control Center Operations
Modules in the Pipeline curricula, to the extent possible, will align with API-developed covered tasks. Not all modules will relate to covered tasks; however, all covered tasks will relate to at least one module. Note that related covered tasks that require a small amount of instructional material may be incorporated into one module, whereas a covered task that requires a large amount of instructional material may be split into more than one module.
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How is pipeline curriculum developed?
Just like all NCCER crafts, the Pipeline Curriculum is developed through the expertise of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from the industry. These SMEs are required to have a minimum of pipeline technician-level or journey-level experience. The use of SMEs ensures that the curriculum is current, industry-driven and indicative of industry practices.
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How do I get more information on recordkeeping for operators needing OQ information?
Contact ISN Software Corporation customer service to learn about their record keeping system, ISNetworld. Call 214.303.1303 or visit www.ISNetworld.com.
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