• 15-02-2024 (Thursday) | Working on flange connections according to protocol (SOG) (ENGLISH) | Location Terneuzen

  • 08-03-2024 (Friday) | Working on flange connections according to protocol (SOG) | Location Groningen

Register for a scheduled course or contact us for a corporate course at +31(0)88-2200100 or info@elcony.com

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Working on flange connections (SOG)

Purpose Group

This course is designed for employees in industry who are responsible for opening and closing flange connections.

Learning Objective

The learning objective of the course is to safely and responsibly open and close flange connections with the correct tightening torque.

Theory

General basic concepts.
Legislation (Occupational Health and Safety Act).
Safety (general and specific safety rules).
Technical (flanges and flange parts, bolts, gaskets, pipeline assembly parts, equipment, fittings, jacking, tools and measuring instruments, method of opening and closing flange connections).

Practice

Preparation (safety rules, preparation for working with flanges).
Execution (work posture, use of equipment, tools and measuring instruments, disassembly, opening flanges, replacing gaskets, cleaning, alignment, tightening).
Completion (finishing and checking).

Ingang requirements

The candidate must be at least 18 years old. An exception is made for students taking the training as part of obtaining an entry-level qualification. A minimum age of 16 applies to them.
In addition, the candidate must hold one of the following diplomas: B-VCA, VOL-VCA, VIL-VCU, SCC-17 or SCC-18.

Exam languages

The SOG exam is available in Dutch, English, German, Polish, Portuguese and Romanian.

Course duration

2 days (4 day parts) (with a maximum of 16 participants).
Repetition: 1 day (2 half-days).

Diploma

According to the SSVV Training Guide (SOG).
Validity: 5 years.
Successful participants are registered in the Central Diploma Register: cdr.ssvv.nl

Prices 1 day

€ 249,00 per person. For in-company a minimum of 6 participants applies.
€ 70,00 per person SOG exam fee.

Prices 2 days

€ 429,00 per person. For in-company a minimum of 6 participants applies.
€ 70,00 per person SOG exam fee.

Feel free to call us at +31(0)88-2200100 or send an e-mail to info@elcony.com

Working on flange connections according to protocol (SOG)

Purpose Group

This course is designed for employees in industry who are responsible for opening and closing flange connections according to a protocol.

Learning Objective

The learning objective of the course is to safely and responsibly open and close flange connections with the correct tightening torque.

Theory

General basic concepts.
Legislation (Occupational Health and Safety Act).
Safety (general and specific safety rules).
Technical (flanges and flange parts, bolts, gaskets, pipeline assembly parts, equipment, fittings, jacking, tools and measuring instruments, method of opening and closing flange connections).

Practice

Preparation (safety rules, preparation for working with flanges).
Execution (work posture, use of equipment, tools and measuring instruments, disassembly, opening flanges, replacing gaskets, cleaning, alignment, tightening).
Completion (finishing and checking).

Ingang requirements

The candidate must be at least 18 years old. An exception is made for students taking the training as part of obtaining an entry-level qualification. A minimum age of 16 applies to them.
In addition, the candidate must hold one of the following diplomas: B-VCA, VOL-VCA, VIL-VCU, SCC-17 or SCC-18.

Exam languages

The SOG exam is available in Dutch, English, German, Polish, Portuguese and Romanian.

Course duration

2 days (4 day parts) (with a maximum of 16 participants).
Repetition: 1 day (2 half-days).

Diploma

According to the SSVV Training Guide (SOG).
Validity: 5 years.
Successful participants are registered in the Central Diploma Register: cdr.ssvv.nl

Prices 1 day

€ 249,00 per person. For in-company a minimum of 6 participants applies.
€ 70,00 per person SOG exam fee.

Prices 2 days

€ 429,00 per person. For in-company a minimum of 6 participants applies.
€ 70,00 per person SOG exam fee.

Feel free to call us at +31(0)88-2200100 or send an e-mail to info@elcony.com

Flange Fitter Basic (ELCONY)

Purpose Group

This course is designed for industry employees responsible for opening and closing flange connections.

Learning Objective

The learning objective of the course is to open and close flange connections in a safe and responsible manner.

Theory

General basic concepts.
Legislation (Occupational Health and Safety Act).
Safety (general and specific safety rules).
Technical (flanges and flange parts, bolts, gaskets, pipeline assembly parts, equipment, fittings, jacking, tools and measuring instruments, procedure for opening and closing flange connections).

Practice

Preparation (safety rules, preparation for working with flanges).
Execution (work posture, use of equipment, tools and measuring instruments, disassembly, opening flanges, replacing gaskets, cleaning, alignment, tightening).
Completion (finishing and checking).

Ingang requirements

The candidate must be at least 18 years old. An exception is made for students taking the training as part of obtaining an entry-level qualification. A minimum age of 16 applies to them.

Diploma

According to Article 8 of the Dutch Working Conditions Act – Information and instruction.
Validity: 5 years.

Course duration

2 days (4 half-days) (with a maximum of 16 participants).
Experience: 1 day (2 day parts).

Price 1 day

€ 249,00 per person. For in-company, a minimum of 6 participants applies.

Price 2 days

€ 429,00 per person. For in-company, a minimum of 6 participants applies.

Feel free to call us at +31(0)88-2200100 or send an e-mail to info@elcony.com

Flange Fitter Advanced (ELCONY)

Purpose group

The course is designed for experienced flange fitters who open and close flange connections according to protocol, using hand tools and a mechanical torque wrench. This course will cover in depth the following topics: specific work instructions, gasket pressure in relation to bolt forces, misalignment and lubricants, different working methods and the consequences of incorrectly assembled flange connections.

NAM (NAM: 50% Shell, 50% ExxonMobil)

For companies with VCA recognition, employees working on flange connections must hold a diploma from the SSVV Training Guide. NAM has an additional requirement that employees must also hold a diploma recognized by NAM. ELCONY is listed as an approved trainer in NAM’s “Work Instruction for Flange Connections. The diploma serves as proof of training and must be demonstrated upon request by NAM.

Learning objective

The learning objective of the course is to safely and responsibly open and close flange connections with the correct tightening torque.

Learning Objective

The learning objective of the course is to safely and responsibly open and close flange connections with the correct tightening torque.

Theory

Rules and Procedures.
Identification, applications and proper use of flanges, bolts and gaskets.
Methods of operation and application of mechanical and hydraulic tools.
Correct opening and closing of flange connections to specified values.
The relationship between gasket pressure, bolt forces, misalignment and lubricants.
Adherence to flange protocol.

Practice

Opening flange connections according to the prescribed flange protocol.
Checking gasket surfaces and bolts, and selecting appropriate gaskets.
Accurately aligning flanges and measuring any misalignment.
Properly sealing flange connections according to the prescribed protocol.
Applying the specified gasket pressure, both with and without the use of an electronic gasket pressure gauge.
Interpreting the applied gasket pressure, bolt force and any misalignment.

Input requirements

The candidate must be at least 18 years old. An exception is made for students taking the training as part of obtaining an entry-level qualification. A minimum age of 16 applies to them.
Experience is required.

Diploma

According to Article 8 of the Dutch Working Conditions Act – Information and instruction.
Validity: 5 years.

Course duration

2 days (4 half-days) (with a maximum of 16 participants).
Experience: 1 day (2 day parts).

Price 1 day

€ 249.00 per person. For in-company, a minimum of 6 participants applies.

Price 2 days

€ 429,00 per person. For in-company, a minimum of 6 participants applies.

Feel free to call us at +31(0)88-2200100 or send an e-mail to info@elcony.com