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Pipeline workforce qualifications

Pipeline OQ training and evaluations for field crews.

Support worker task training and qualification with written test proctoring and performance evaluations. Our evaluators can travel to your jobsite.

DOT PHMSA pipeline OQs

Pipeline Operator Qualification training and Veriforce evaluations.

PHMSA’s Operator Qualification requirements apply to covered pipeline tasks. Operators establish task requirements within their qualification programs. Task training helps workers gain the knowledge needed to perform work safely, protect the environment and support quality operations.

For contractors looking for pipeline operator training, Dare 2B Safe offers task training and OQ evaluation support through its listed NCCER, Veriforce and Industrial Training Services relationships.

Knowledge can be verified through written tests and performance evaluations. Dare 2B Safe says it is authorized to conduct Operator Qualifications alongside NCCER, Veriforce and Industrial Training Services (ITS). Ask us to confirm the program and task coverage your team needs.

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Support from training to evaluation

Task training and verification

Support workers in gaining task knowledge, then verify that knowledge through written tests and performance evaluations.

Qualified evaluation

Evaluators complete a vetting and training process before they are authorized to conduct evaluations.

Jobsite support

Our evaluators can travel to your jobsite to proctor written tests and perform field evaluations.

Contact us about pipeline OQs

Frequently asked questions

Pipeline OQ questions

What are Pipeline Operator Qualifications?

The PHMSA Operator Qualification rule requires pipeline operators to ensure workers performing covered tasks are qualified. Requirements depend on the operator’s program and tasks performed.

Can evaluations be done at our jobsite?

Yes. Dare 2B Safe says its evaluators can travel to jobsites to proctor written tests and conduct performance evaluations. Contact us to discuss your location and task needs.

Which OQ programs are supported?

Dare 2B Safe states that it is authorized alongside NCCER, Veriforce and Industrial Training Services (ITS). Confirm the program and task coverage you need with our team.

Does the Pipeline OQ overview qualify a worker?

Dare 2B Safe lists a free Pipeline OQ overview as a brief explanation of the PHMSA OQ rule. It is informational and shouldn't be treated as task qualification unless the operator's program says it meets requirements.

See our training directory, OSHA training, MSHA refresher, or contact the team.