Overview
Unauthorized activities near pipelines and underground infrastructure are increasing, creating safety, environmental, and operational risks. Many workers are expected to respond without consistent training or a clear understanding of regulatory expectations. Pipeline Safety: Responding to Unauthorized Activities addresses this gap by providing a clear, standardized approach to identifying, assessing, and responding to potential unauthorized activities.
SAIT is proud to offer this course developed by Jiva Consulting in collaboration with SaskEnergy, TC Energy and FortisBC . It is aligned to the Unauthorized Activities Damage Prevention Competency Standard, part of the Canadian Pipeline Competency System (CPCS), making it one of the few online offerings in Canada grounded in this nationally recognized framework. It provides a practical foundation for both field and office personnel. You’ll explore key concepts related to third-party activities and the risks they pose to underground infrastructure, along with how pipeline companies typically respond to suspected unauthorized activities.
Topics include determining whether an activity is unauthorized using a multi-criteria approach, responding in the field, resolving and following up on situations, and meeting reporting requirements across regulatory, industry, and internal channels, including reporting to regulators, internal stakeholders, and organizations such as the Canadian Common Ground Alliance (CCGA) who produce the annual DIRT report.
Delivered in a fully online, self-paced format, the course is designed for flexibility and real-world application. Scenario-based modules and knowledge self-checks help you apply concepts to realistic situations. By the end of the course, you’ll have a clear, consistent understanding of how to recognize and respond to unauthorized activities in a way that supports safe operations, reduces risk, and strengthens regulatory compliance.
This course is ideal if you:
- want to improve safety when working around pipelines or underground infrastructure
- are responsible for responding to or assessing third-party activities
- need clarity on regulatory requirements and reporting processes
- are looking to apply a consistent, standards-based approach across teams.
Our partners
Based in Calgary, Jiva Consulting has supported the energy sector since 2012 by combining deep technical expertise with strong educational design and communication. Originally focused on transferring critical knowledge amid widespread industry retirements, Jiva quickly became a leader in building organizational resilience. Over the years, their work and expertise have broadened, and their mission has evolved to empower capital-intensive organizations to strengthen engineering and technical capabilities through practical, industry-driven solutions.
There are no mandatory requirements to take this course. Some familiarity with oil and gas terminology is helpful, but not required.
Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be able to:
- explain the hazards and risks of third-party activities near pipelines
- list the types of third-party activities that could be considered unauthorized activities
- differentiate between authorized and unauthorized activities
- explain the typical steps for responding to unauthorized activities
- list the types of reporting associated with unauthorized activities.
To request a course outline, contact ConEdvAdvising@sait.ca.
Upcoming dates
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After you've completed this course
Upon successful completion of this course, you'll receive a shareable digital badge. You'll also be able to self-print a proof of completion document from your Continuing Education student account.
Costs
Textbook and reading list
Included in the purchase of this course, you'll receive access to online course content in Brightspace (D2L).
Technology
To be successful in this course, you’ll need:
- Access to your own computer or laptop with standard hardware/software requirements
- Internet access.
Financial support
Financial opportunities are available to help pay for your course fees. Learn more about how to reduce your education or training costs with available awards, bursaries, loans and grants, including the Canada Alberta Productivity Grant.
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