Certified Employee Training Program (CETP)

SDP₂MA offers an extensive educational training schedule.

Join instructor Terry Hanson of Gas Training Specialists for the following courses in 2020

3.0 Plant Operations Class 2020

4.1 Distribution Systems Class 2020

4.2 Distribution Systems Class 2020

1.0 Basic Principles and Practices of Propane (BP&P)

The CETP Basic Principles and Practices of Propane offers an “entry level” course that provides prerequisite instruction about propane’s physical and combustion properties, and how propane is produced and transported. Some of the other topics covered are:

Organizations that influence, publish or enforce codes and standards
How basic functions are performed in a bulk plant, including primary safety concerns, and customer service
Odorants and service interruptions
Complete and incomplete combustion characteristics, and much more.
NFPA 54, 2015 edition
NFPA 58, 2017 edition

Here is a downloadable form, if you don’t wish to complete registration online:

Basic Class 2020

Requirement for 1.0 Certification include the following:

1.0 Passing score on exam
1.0 Completed Skills Assessment returned to the testing center within 12 months of passing the exam

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2.2 Bobtail Delivery Operations (BDO)

The newly updated, full-color CETP Bobtail Delivery Operations course provides information for drivers who operate commercial motor vehicles to deliver propane. This course also covers:

Bobtail equipment and systems. Explains a bobtail’s basic equipment and systems, including the cargo tank, gauges, valves, pumps, meters, delivery hoses and emergency discharge control equipment
Presents detailed procedures for safely loading a bobtail using the plant pump. Discusses DOT requirements for bobtail inspections
Reviews the features and installation requirements of ASME tanks at customer locations.
Recommend completing the appropriate (Book 2.4) Propane Delivery Operations and Cylinder Delivery modules for certification to operate a Bobtail to Deliver Propane NFPA 54, 2015 edition
NFPA 58, 2017 edition

Here is a downloadble form, if you don’t wish to complete registration online:

Propane Delivery Class 2020

Requirements for 2.2 Certification include the following:

Prerequisite: 1.0 Certification Completed within 12 months of passing the exam
2.2 Passing score on exam
2.2 Completed Skills Assessment returned to the testing center within 12 months of passing exam
2.4 Cylinder Delivery Operations

The Propane Delivery Operations and Cylinder Delivery course provides information for drivers who operate commercial motor vehicles to deliver propane. It also covers:

DOT Licensing and Driving Requirements. Discusses driving requirements and restrictions for drivers who operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) to deliver propane
Vehicle inspections, identification, and documentation highlights
Safely handling hazardous materials. Discusses the hazards of handling a variety of flammable an combustible liquids and the associated safety measures
Driving defensively and handling accidents and emergencies. Also vehicle parking, servicing, and security
Preparing cylinders for filling
Filling cylinders and delivering cylinders
NFPA 54, 2015 edition
NFPA 58, 2017 edition

Requirements for Certification include the following:

Prerequisite: 1.0 Certification Completed within 12 months of passing the exam
2.4 Passing score on exam
2.4 Completed Skills Assessment returned to the testing center within 12 months of passing the exam
2.2/2.4 Delivery Combo: Bobtail and Cylinder Delivery Certification

Requirements for Certification include the following:

Prerequisite: 1.0 Certification Completed within 12 months of passing the exam
2.2/2.4 Passing score on Combo exam
2.2/2.4 Completed Combo Skills Assessment returned to the testing center within 12 months of passing the exam.

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3.0 Basic Plant Operations

The updated, full-color Basic Plant Operations textbook provides information for employees working in propane bulk plants. It provides information, practices, and procedures that support many general plant operations tasks.

The course is primarily designed to train employees who:

Inspect and fill DOT cylinders and ASME tanks at the bulk plant
Re-qualify DOT cylinders
Maintain cylinders
Tanks, and bulk plant equipment systems
Other propane employees who could benefit from particular sections of this course include plant managers and plant office personnel.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

Identify the main components of a bulk plant
Operates a propane liquid supply system
Inspect and fill DOT cylinders
Inspect and fill vehicle mounted ASME tanks
Re-qualify DOT cylinders by visual inspection
Maintain cylinders and ASME tanks
Unload a cargo tank motor vehicle
Maintain bulk plant systems and equipment

Here is a downloadable registration form in case you don’t want to complete online:

3.0 Plant Operations Class 2020

Requirements for Certification include the following:

Prerequisite: 1.0 Certification Completed within 12 months of passing the exam
3.0 Passing score on exam
3.0 Completed Skills Assessment returned to the testing center within 12 months of passing the exam

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Vapor Distribution Systems Operations: 4.1, 4.2

4.1 Designing and Installing Exterior Vapor Distribution Systems

This CETP training manual focuses on designing and installing the exterior portions of a vapor distribution system for both residential and small commercial markets. This course addresses how to select and install containers, prevent corrosion, size and install regulators and meters, and select and install outdoor piping and tubing. (462 pages)

Module 1: Introduction to designing vapor distribution systems
Module 2: Designing vapor systems: container and lines
Module 3: Designing vapor distribution systems: regulators and meters
Module 4: Preparing system components for transport
Module 5: Installing containers
Module 6: Installing lines
Module 7: Installing regulators and meters
Module 8: Others installations
Module 9: System tests
Module 10: Safety information
NFPA 54, 2015 edition
NFPA 58, 2017 edition

Here is a downloadable registration form in case you don’t want to complete online:

4.1 Distribution Systems Class 2020

4.2 Placing Vapor Distribution Systems and Appliances into Operation

This CETP training manual focuses primarily on the procedure of placing a vapor distribution system into operation. The course addresses the different system tests required for vapor distribution systems and appliances; validating the container, piping, and regulator; how and when to make the final connections; how to purge the system of air, appliance controls and safety devices; and how to adjust the burner. (392 pages)

Module 1: Introduction
Module 2: Vapor distribution system tests
Module 3: Validating vapor distribution systems
Module 4: Identifying venting requirements and characteristics
Module 5: Validating combustion air
Module 6: Leak Check Procedures
Module 7: Purging air from a piping system
Module 8: Placing appliances into operation
Module 9: Appliance controls and safety devices
Module 10: Spillage test
Module 11: Identifying burning characteristics of propane
Module 12: Safety Information
NFPA 54, 2015 edition
NFPA 58, 2017 edition

Here is a downloadble registration form in case you don’t want to complete online:

4.2 Distribution Systems Class 2020

4.1 Requirements for Certification include the following:

Prerequisite: 1.0 Certification Completed within 12 months of passing the exam
4.1 Passing score on exam
4.1 Completed Skills Assessment returned to testing center within 12 months of passing the exam

4.2 Requirements for Certification include the following:

Prerequisite: 1.0 Certification Completed within 12 months of passing the exam
4.2 Passing score on exam
4.2 Completed Skills Assessment returned to testing center within 12 months of passing the exam

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SDP2MA offers an extensive educational training schedule.