Propane Safety Courses - Additional Courses

Propane Retailer Courses

These courses are designed for both those who handle propane and those who sell it to wholesale and retail customers. They cover topics such as propane properties and characteristics, handling and filling propane containers, visually inspecting propane containers and valves, and for procedures to be followed in handling an emergency.

Propane Pump Attendant PTI 100-01

Intended principally for Service Station attendants, and other entry-level positions, this course is the foundation of the propane industry’s training course. The course covers the physical properties of propane, WHMIS, TDG exemptions, filling plant equipment emergency response procedures and procedures for filling both cylinders and auto propane tanks. The course manual can be used for either trainer led instruction or self- study exam preparation.

Cylinder Filling PTI 100-08

This course is intended principally for propane service station attendants who only dispense cylinder propane. This course covers the physical properties of propane, WHMIS, TDG exemptions, filling plant equipment, emergency response procedures for filling cylinders. This course dose not cover filling of auto propane tanks. This course manual can be used for either trainer led instruction or self-study exam preparation.

Filling of Auto Propane Tanks PTI 100-02

This course covers the physical properties of propane, description of filling plants and motor fuel tanks and auto propane tank filling procedures. This course manual can be used for either trainer led instruction or self study exam preparation.

Transportation of Dangerous Goods PTI 100-03

Learn the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations for all aspects of handling, offering for transport and transporting propane cylinders.

Cylinder Visual Inspection and Re-qualification PTI 100-04

Become a certified cylinder inspector through successful completion of this course. This course covers the B149-2 Propane Storage and Handling Code and Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations concerning the inspection and re-qualification of CTC/DOT/TC propane cylinders.  

Construction and Forklift Courses

Workers who use propane on construction sites and in warehouses need to understand its special uses there. These courses cover proper storage, handling and transporting procedures, as well as the safe operation of propane fuelled equipment. Students can also learn how to inspect and maintain construction heaters as well as how to safety use propane road tankers and kettles.

Filling Propane Carburetion Cylinders by Volume PTI 400-04

Forklift cylinders are unique and require special filling procedures. Improve workplace safety by training in safe procedures for the filling of liquid withdrawal propane forklift cylinders by volume.

Connection and use of Construction Heaters up to 400,000 BTUH PTI 400-01

Increase your skills in the safe operation of propane construction heaters. This course covers the B149.2 Propane Storage and Handling Code requirements concerning the handling, storage, transporting and installation of propane cylinders and the safe use and installation of construction heaters and hand held propane torches.

Inspection and Maintenance of Construction Heaters PTI 400-02

The leasor of construction heaters has the responsibility to ensure that the equipment is in safe operating condition. This course covers the B149.2 Propane Storage and Handling Code concerning the inspection, maintenance and inspection documentation of propane construction heaters. Please note that some jurisdictions require this work to be completed by a licensed gasfitter.

400-03 Connection and Use of Propane Heaters Construction over 400,000 BTUS

Propane Fuelled Hot Tar or Bitumen Roadtankers and Kettles PTI 400-05

Propane is an excellent fuel for roadtankers and kettles. Learn the safety rules and code requirement for using propane containers to fuel roadtankers and kettles. Course covers cylinder and tank code requirements, lighting propane burner and torches, and procedures for safe propane use.

Filling Propane Carburetion Cylinders By Weight PTI 400-07

Forklift cylinders are unique and require special filling procedures. This course offers training in safe procedures for the filling of liquid withdrawal propane forklift cylinders using the weight filling method.

Propane Carburetion Cylinder Exchange PTI 400-06

If you operate propane powered off road vehicles such as propane powered forklifts, Zamboni and scissor lifts units, this course will provide information necessary to meet the requirements of the B149.2 Propane Storage and Handling code with respect to exchanging liquid withdrawal carburetion propane cylinders used for engine fuel supply.

Connection And Use Of Propane Torches PTI 400-08

If you operate propane torches, this course provides information necessary to meet the requirements of the B149.2 Propane Storage and Handling Code with respect to connecting and using propane torches. This course covers the characteristics of propane, general propane cylinder information, transportation of cylinders, and the use of torches, regulators and hoses.

Bulk Truck Drivers Course PTI 300-01

This trainer led course is designed to train bulk propane delivery drivers in proper propane handling procedures in accordance with the B149.2 handling and storage code. This course provides a description of bulk plant and bulk delivery vehicle components as well as the “how to” of filling propane tanks.

Rail Car Unloading Propane/Butane PTI 300.02/03

This course is designed to train bulk plant employees in the proper procedures for unloading propane/butane from rail cars into storage tanks in accordance with the B149.2 Propane Storage and Handling Code. This course outlines a description of bulk plants and rail car components, propane testing, as well as the “how to” of unloading rail cars.

300-05 Load Securement: Propane Tanks, Cylinder and Equipment

This course has been designed for individuals wishing to learn regulatory requirements and Industry best-practices in respect to cargo loading and securement of propane tanks, Cylinders and related equipment. While a student may attend an instructor-led training course, this course has also been designed to be led as on-the-job training. The student will also gain initial knowledge through self-study of the course manual followed up with a demonstration of correct procedures by the employer or a P•T•I certified Trainer. In either case, the certification requirements listed below must be achieved in order to successfully complete the course.

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