Pipeline Maintenance Level 1

• Introduction to the Pipeline Industry (Pipeline Core)
  Introduces the pipeline industry, including pipeline products and flow paths, maps and drawings used in the industry, and basic pipeline operations.
• Liquid Pipeline General Abnormal Operating Conditions (Pipeline Core)
  Introduces the Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOCs) that can occur on a pipeline or in a pipeline facility including general procedures on how to recognize and react to AOCs.
• Release Identification and Response
  Describes company environmental manuals and the DNR and EPA regulations. Identifies and explains soil contamination, release reporting and containment, hydrostatic testing, flaring/venting and trash handling.
• Tools of the Trade
  Explains use and care of the hand and power tools that are used in the pipeline industry. Also explains nondestructive testing and the uses of hydraulic cranes and heavy excavating equipment.
• Pipeline Documentation
  Identifies and explains the alignment sheets used in the pipeline industry including maps, P&IDs, and electrical drawings.
• Preventing Pipeline Damage (CT 14 and 28)
  Describes the one-call system and how it is used to prevent pipeline damage. Includes placing and maintaining permanent line makers and providing security for pipeline facilities.
• Excavating and Backfilling (CT 17 and 39)
  Explains OSHA requirements and methods for locating and marking pipelines. Describes reporting defects, water inspections and backfilling.

Pipeline Maintenance Level 2

• Right of Way Inspection (CT 15 and 16)
  Discusses procedures for inspections of pipeline right of way. Contains information o n methods of patrol for pipeline right of way inspections on land, including reportable observations and reporting protocol.
• Facility Inspection (CT 21)
  Covers inspection of pipeline facilities, including security systems and other building systems. Also discusses inspections of tanks and tank farms.
• Valve Inspection (CT 20)
  Introduces and explains the operation of different types of valves. Discusses procedures for inspecting valves and performing some basic preventative maintenance on valves.
• Pipeline Coating Inspection (CT 5)
  Explains different types of pipeline coatings available, and some methods of application.
• Pipe Inspection and Nondestructive Testing (CT 38.1, 38.2 and 38.3)
  Outlines methods of pipe inspection for liquid petroleum pipelines. Procedures for verifying nondestructive weld tests and verifying that the weld meets mandated requirements are also given.
• Pipeline Maintenance (CT 18 and 52)
  General discussion of some basic pipeline maintenance issues. Includes information and procedures on locating underground structures on the pipeline.
• Hydrostatic Testing (CT 41)
  Explains the principles and requirements of hydrostatic testing on pipelines. Explains necessary preparations for testing and describes the testing procedures.

Pipeline Maintenance Level 3

• General Maintenance and Winterizing
  Explains preventive and predictive maintenance and general maintenance on rotating machinery.
• Pipeline Damage Inspection (CT 34 and 35)
  Identifies sources and types of damage, including construction, third-party, natural events and blasting.
• Performing In-Line Inspections (CT 29)
  Explains the preparation for pigging, types of pigs and associated tools, and running pigs.
• Pipeline Repair (CT 9.5, 37, 40.1, 40.2, 40.3, 40.4, 40.5, 40.7 and 40.91)
  Covers the proper procedures for several pipeline repairs. Also discusses issues related to support structures for aboveground pipe.
• Relocating and Lowing Pipelines (CT 33 and 34)
  Explains preparations for moving pipelines, both in-service and out-of-service, procedures for moving pipelines, inspecting the line and backfilling the excavation.
• Hot Tapping and Stoppling – 2.5’ and Larger (CT 40.6, 40.8, 40.9 and 40.91)
  Discusses hot tapping procedures, including safety issues, selection of equipment and preparation for tapping. Also contains information on other line plugging methods.
• Tank Repair
  Explains complete tank repair, including flange lightening, nondestructive testing, electrically insulated fittings and flanges, welding, bottom repair, bottom replacement, moving, arc burn and weld repair, roof installation, shell plate replacement, aluminum and steel floating roof demolition, building a floating roof, floating roof in-service seal replacement, and nozzles, manways and sumps.
• Maintenance Welding on Pipelines (CT 42)
  Explains repairing arc burns, defective welds, direct pass defects, butt welds, and previously repaired welds. Also discusses the requirements for inspection of maintenance welds on pipelines.
• Performing Pipeline Disconnection Procedures (CT 36)
  Identifies equipment and procedures required to safely perform disconnection procedures and hazards that may be encountered.
• Vault Maintenance and Confined Space Entry (CT 59)
  Identifies the safety requirements and the hazards of confined space entry. Explains vault inspections.