HAZOP Study for Team Leaders and Members Training

Learning Outcomes

• Apply the HAZOP methodology to systematically identify hazards and operability issues in a process.
• Analyze process diagrams and operating procedures to define the scope and nodes for a HAZOP study.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of existing safeguards and recommend additional risk reduction measures.
• Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills during HAZOP sessions.
• Document HAZOP findings accurately and contribute to the development of action items.
• Implement follow-up actions and verify the closure of HAZOP recommendations.

Target Audience

This course is designed for team leaders, supervisors, engineers, and operators who are or will be involved in HAZOP studies as part of process safety management in industries such as chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment. However, a basic understanding of process operations and safety principles is beneficial.

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

The practicals are essential for developing hands-on skills in facilitating and participating in HAZOP studies. Learners will engage in simulated HAZOP sessions using real-world scenarios, allowing them to apply theoretical knowledge, practice team collaboration, and refine documentation skills under expert guidance.

Practical Activities

• HAZOP Preparation and Node Selection — Learners are given a process description and P&ID, and they must define the scope, select nodes, and prepare a HAZOP worksheet. (4h)
• Simulated HAZOP Session - Part 1 — In small groups, learners conduct a HAZOP study on a selected node, identifying deviations, causes, consequences, and safeguards. (4h)
• Simulated HAZOP Session - Part 2 — Groups continue the HAZOP study on additional nodes, with a focus on handling complex scenarios and managing team dynamics. (4h)
• HAZOP Reporting and Action Plan Development — Learners compile their HAZOP findings into a formal report and develop an action plan for implementing recommendations. (4h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
Final Total	—	100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

How it works

• Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
• Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
• You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
• If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.

Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates	Discount
5	3% off
10	6% off
15	9% off
20	12% off
25	15% off
30	18% off
50	30% off
75	40% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.