Course Descriptions
EMPLOYEE-LEVEL COURSES
2.1. Dispenser Operations
This 8-hour course covers proper filling and handling of ASME motor/mobile fuel containers, appurtenances, DOT cylinders, and dispenser operations.
2.3. Bobtail Operations
This 8-hour course covers federal and state regulations that apply to hazardous material transportation, the operation of propane delivery vehicles, and LP-gas safety rules, including National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 54, National Fuel Gas Code and NFPA 58, LP-Gas Code, that apply to LP-gas installations.
3.2 Residential System Installation
This 8-hour course covers the requirements for proper installation and start-up of a residential propane system, including correct appliance operation.
3.3 Appliance Conversion, Installation and Venting
This course covers the requirements for converting, installing, and venting of propane gas appliances.
3.8 Recreational Vehicle Gas Appliances
This course covers servicing of recreational vehicles' LP-gas systems and appliances.
MANAGEMENT-LEVEL COURSES
Category F, G, I & J Management Course
This 16-hour course covers ASME motor/mobile fuel containers, appurtenances, DOT cylinders, the operations of a dispenser to fill tanks and cylinders and applicable LP-gas requirements for obtaining a Category F, G, I or J management-level certificate. Students observe the operation of a dispenser to fill cylinders and containers.
Category E Management Course
This 80-hour course covers all the material in courses 2.1, 2.3, 3.2, 3.3 and 3.8; Railroad Commission LP-Gas Safety Rules; (NFPA) 54 and 58.
CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES
4.1 Employee-Level Dispenser Operations Continuing Education
This course focuses on a review of the rule requirements related to LP-gas dispensing operations as well as administrative requirements and applicable rule changes.
4.2 Employee-Level Service and Installation Continuing Education
This course focuses on a review of the rule requirements related to the service and installation of LP-gas systems as well as administrative requirements and applicable rule changes.
4.3 Employee-Level Bobtail Driver Continuing Education
This course focuses on applicable rule changes related to LP-gas bobtail driver activities and a review of administrative requirements and other topic-related requirements that are often cited for non-compliance.
4.4 Employee-Level Recreational Vehicle Technician Continuing Education
This course focuses on a review of the rule requirements related to activities for LP-gas recreational vehicle technicians as well as administrative requirements and applicable rule changes.
6.1 Regulatory Compliance for Managers
This course focuses on a review of general rule requirements as well as administrative requirements and applicable rule changes.
