Pressure systems training

This requires a consistent and appropriate level of technical competence relating to design features, legislative compliance, modes of deterioration, fitness for service and other key aspects of equipment integrity.

In setting up a Skills Development Programme, SFL recognised that the technical and professional development of their professional engineers is particularly important to the success of the business. The company identified a need to develop their ‘Responsible Engineers’ at their site near Preston with a wider and deeper knowledge on legislative compliance relevant to SFL areas of operation, particularly in relation to National and International codes in such areas as pressure systems, piping integrity and management of deterioration.

SFL required a focussed technical training programme to be delivered by experts in the necessary technical areas. They recognised ABB’s technical expertise and long-standing experience of developing and delivering technical training. SFL commissioned a series of three two-day training courses covering pressure equipment integrity.


This tailored training programme will be followed by appropriate hands-on experience, coaching and mentoring to support and embed the learning. This training will also form the basis of development of new engineers.

"By working with the consultants at ABB we were able to tailor the course content to meet the specific needs of our business. I have received many positive comments from the engineers who attended the three two day courses, and as an engineering community we have benefitted greatly from the training.”

Mark Britt, Inspection Group Manager, SFL