Course Overview

The Facility Management Decommissioning and Demolition course by Transformentors Academy is designed to help FM professionals manage onshore and offshore decommissioning and demolition projects safely, efficiently, and in compliance with industry standards.

Over five practical days, participants will explore the complete decommissioning process, including planning, risk management, demolition practices, waste management, legal compliance, and site remediation. The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical exercises and real-world case studies to build confidence in managing complex demolition projects effectively.

Participants will gain the skills needed to ensure safety, operational efficiency, and environmental responsibility throughout the decommissioning process.

Agenda

Day — 1 Introduction and Overview of Decommissioning Phases

• Course introduction, objectives, and programme overview
• Understanding the key phases of decommissioning projects:
  • Planning
  • Execution
  • Post-decommissioning activities
• Exploring the differences between offshore and onshore decommissioning projects

Project Team Roles and Responsibilities

• Understanding key roles within decommissioning projects
• Exploring responsibilities, coordination, and communication among project team members

Practical Learning Activities

• Reviewing case studies of successful decommissioning projects
• Interactive role-playing exercises for different project team responsibilities

Day — 2 Planning and Preparation

Mobilisation and Demobilisation Planning

• Understanding mobilisation and demobilisation planning processes
• Exploring logistics coordination and resource allocation strategies

Environmental and Safety Risk Management

• Identifying environmental and operational risks in decommissioning projects
• Applying risk mitigation methods, safety protocols, and emergency procedures

Socio-Economic and Regulatory Considerations

• Understanding community and stakeholder engagement practices
• Exploring regulatory compliance requirements and project documentation procedures

Practical Workshop

• Interactive exercise on developing a mobilisation and demobilisation plan

Day — 3 Making Facilities Safe for Demolition

Preparing Facilities for Demolition

• Understanding procedures for preparing facilities before demolition activities
• Ensuring facilities are placed in a zero-energy and safe isolation state
• Exploring flushing, pigging, and cleaning techniques for systems and pipelines

Offshore Demolition Techniques

• Understanding demolition methods for offshore structures, including:
  • Mooring Towers
  • Pipelines
  • Underwater Structures
• Exploring procedures for handling FSO vessels, storage systems, and offshore platforms

Onshore Demolition Techniques

• Understanding methods for dismantling:
  • Equipment and Machinery
  • Tanks and Piping Systems
  • Electrical Systems
  • Structures and Buildings

Practical Exercise

• Interactive facility safety and demolition preparation exercise

Day — 4 Specialized Decommissioning Techniques

Well Plugging and Abandonment

• Understanding techniques and procedures for well decommissioning and abandonment
• Exploring safety and environmental considerations during well plugging operations

Waste Management in Decommissioning

• Identifying different types of waste generated during decommissioning projects
• Understanding waste disposal, recycling, and environmental management methods

Transportation of Demolished Materials

• Exploring logistics and planning for transporting demolition debris and materials
• Understanding the equipment and machinery used in demolition material transportation

Practical Workshop

• Interactive exercise on designing a demolition material transport plan

Day — 5 Post-Decommissioning Activities and Cost Management

Site Remediation and Restoration

• Understanding techniques for land reclamation and site revegetation
• Exploring methods for monitoring and maintaining restored sites

Post-Decommissioning Monitoring

• Learning long-term monitoring strategies for decommissioned facilities
• Understanding environmental and structural monitoring practices

Cost Estimation and Scheduling

• Understanding methods for estimating decommissioning project costs
• Exploring techniques for developing project schedules and timelines

Final Review and Assessment

• Recap of key learning points and course discussions
• Open Q&A session with participants
• Final participant assessment and course certification ceremony

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the steps involved in decommissioning onshore and offshore facilities
• Identify project team roles and responsibilities during decommissioning projects
• Plan and manage mobilisation and demobilisation activities
• Apply methods for controlling environmental risks during demolition operations
• Ensure buildings and facilities are safely isolated and energy-free before demolition
• Understand demolition practices for offshore and nearshore marine structures
• Apply best practices for well plugging and abandonment
• Plan and manage waste removal, transportation, and site rehabilitation activities

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for professionals involved in facility decommissioning, demolition, safety, and environmental management, including:

• Facility Managers
• Project Managers
• Safety Officers
• Environmental Engineers
• Maintenance Supervisors
• Regulatory Compliance Officers
• Operations Managers
• Engineers involved in decommissioning and demolition projects