Operational Procedures Development Workshop Training Course

Module 1: Fundamentals of Operational Procedures

• Definition and purpose of Operational Procedures
• Procedure lifecycle and governance
• Relationship between procedures and operational readiness
• Types of operational procedures
• Roles and responsibilities in procedure development

Module 2: Operating Philosophy and Procedure Requirements

• Understanding the operating philosophy
• Translating design intent into operational requirements
• Identifying operating modes and conditions
• Defining operational boundaries and controls
• Linking procedures to technical and process requirements

Module 3: Operational Procedures Development

• Procedure structure and standard formats
• Writing clear and actionable operating instructions
• Sequencing operational activities
• Defining prerequisites, actions, and acceptance criteria
• Incorporating safety precautions and operating limits

Module 4: Startup Manuals and Commissioning Procedures

• Developing startup manuals
• Pre-startup and commissioning procedures
• System and equipment startup sequences
• Normal and abnormal operating conditions
• Shutdown and emergency operating procedures
• Handover from project to operations

Module 5: Procedures, Documentation and Document Control

• Managing operational documentation
• Document numbering and revision control
• Approval and authorisation workflows
• Maintaining document consistency
• Managing changes to procedures
• Controlling obsolete and superseded documentation

Module 6: Risk, Safety and Operational Assurance

• Risk assessment in procedure development
• Identifying operational hazards
• Incorporating permit-to-work and isolation requirements
• Safety-critical operating procedures
• Emergency response considerations
• Assurance and compliance checks

Module 7: Procedure Validation and Field Verification

• Reviewing procedures with operations personnel
• Walkthroughs and practical validation
• Identifying gaps between procedures and field conditions
• Human factors and procedure usability
• Simulation and scenario-based verification
• Corrective actions and final approval

Module 8: Procedure Management and Continuous Improvement

• Monitoring procedure effectiveness
• Feedback from operators and supervisors
• Managing lessons learned
• Periodic procedure reviews
• Updating documentation after modifications
• Continuous improvement of Operational Procedures