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Direct Assessment (DA)

Association for Materials Protection and Performance

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The Direct Assessment (DA) course concentrates on internal, external, and stress corrosion cracking direct assessment, along with pre- and post-assessment, quality assurance, data analysis and integration, and remediation and mitigation activities.

Format

In-Person

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The Direct Assessment (DA) course concentrates on internal, external, and stress corrosion cracking direct assessment, along with pre- and post-assessment, quality assurance, data analysis and integration, and remediation and mitigation activities. The course also covers the benefits and limitations of Direct Assessment, its relationship to an overall integrity assessment program and industry standards, regulations, and best practices. The course is presented in a format of lecture, discussion, and group exercises. Each participant will receive a comprehensive manual that includes a glossary of terms, references for additional reading, and copies of relevant handouts, standards, and regulations. Prerequisite None

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Describing DA and its relationship to overall pipeline corrosion integrity management
  • Recognizing benefits and limitations of DA
  • Recalling DA-related standards
  • Differentiating DA from other pipeline integrity methods
  • Performing quality assurance
  • Establishing corrosion rates
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Architectural and Engineering Managers11-9041.00
  • Industrial Production Managers11-3051.00
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General49-9071.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Course)

  • Technical project documentation — review and organize under senior manager direction to support coordination of architectural or engineering activities.
  • Project specifications — assist in drafting initial requirements by compiling client input and background research under direct supervision.
  • Budget worksheets and bid templates — populate with provided data under guidance to support preparation of project cost estimates.
  • Project feasibility inputs — gather technology, resource, and market data to assist senior staff in conducting preliminary feasibility analyses.
  • Design change requests — log, track, and route for approval through established project management software workflows under oversight.
  • Client-facing reports and proposals — contribute supporting sections and exhibits under the direction of a lead architectural or engineering manager.
  • Cross-functional project meetings — attend and document discussions between management, production, and marketing staff regarding project specifications.
  • Contract terms and cost estimate summaries — review for completeness and flag discrepancies for senior review in a structured office environment.
  • ERP and project management software — enter project data and generate standard status reports under the supervision of experienced project managers.
  • Reading comprehension of technical standards and codes — apply to verify that project documents conform to applicable regulatory requirements with oversight.

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Completion Rate
84%
Placement Rate
86%