Training Schedule
Introduction and Fundamentals of Propane
Introduction and Fundamentals of PropaneThis session provides a foundation and is a recommended pre-requisite to all other training. This beginning program will include properties and characteristics of propane, theory of combustion, measurement and odorization, ideal fuel, uncontrolled release, and safety content. Replaces CETP 1.0 Basic Principles and Practices of Propane.
April 15-16 - Courtyard, New Albany
May 5-6 - Arrick’s Propane, Lucasville
June 29-30 - Courtyard, New Albany
October 6-7 - Courtyard, New Albany
Propane Delivery
Includes pre- and post-trip inspections, bobtail components inspection, accident prevention measures, load and secure containers, load bobtails, exterior customer site inspection, location requirements of containers, cylinder exchange, filling containers, leak check and troubleshooting leaks, and restoring service and lighting pilots. Replaces CETP 2.2 Bobtail Delivery Operations and Cylinder Delivery.
June 9-11 - Courtyard, New Albany
August 25-27 - Courtyard, New Albany
October 13-15 - Courtyard, New Albany
Propane Container Installation: Session 1
Contents include uncontrolled release of propane, load and secure containers, exterior site assessment, determining total connected and actual BTU load, container sizing, installing containers, location requirements containers, installing piping and joining piping, installing regulators, sizing and installing vapor and liquid piping, testing of piping systems, leak check and troubleshooting leaks. Replaces CETP 4.1 Designing and Installing Exterior Vapor Distribution Systems.
May 26-28 - Courtyard New Albany
September 15-17 - Courtyard New Albany
Propane Container Installation: Session 2
This session is a continuation from Session 1 and includes location and installation requirements tanks over 2,000-gallon water capacity, connected load large commercial and industrial systems, selecting, sizing, and installing large piping systems, conducting interior site assessments, validating correct appliance installation, large regulator install, appliance startup and proper operation, corrosion system installation and prevention, and purging piping. Replaces CETP 4.2 Placing Vapor Distribution Systems and Appliances into Operation.
June 23-25 - Courtyard, New Albany
August 11-13 - Courtyard, New Albany
Refresher Course: Multiple Modules (1.0, 2.2, 4.1, 4.2)
This one-day course will cover refresher training for multiple modules: Basic Principles and Practices of Propane, Bobtail Delivery Operations, Designing and Installing Exterior Vapor Distribution Systems and Placing Vapor Distribution Systems and Appliances into Operations. You may attend the training for all or a portion of the modules that will be covered. If you require certification for only a portion of the modules offered, please contact the OPGA Office at opga@kdafirm.com or 844-454-5338 for more information about when to attend the day of class.
April 22 - Arrick's Propane, Lucasville
July 9 - Courtyard, New Albany
Customer Service Representative (CSR)
This seminar covers many issues that the company CSR deals with routinely, and includes relevant topics such as telephone customer service, and basic and advanced CSR skills. Other topics will include a review of the physical properties and characteristics of propane and how these properties correlate with problems or issues raised by the customer.
June 16 - The Alibi Room, Upper Sandusky
HazMat Training
This program was developed to assist companies in complying with the federal training requirements prescribed by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The program includes six modules in total. Modules one through five are based on DOT training requirements that apply to any hazmat employee. The sixth module covers the OSHA initial training requirements. The modules are as follows:
- DOT Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) Training: Introduction
- DOT Hazardous Materials: General Awareness and Familiarization
- DOT Hazardous Materials: Function-Specific Training
- DOT Hazardous Materials: Safety Training
- DOT Hazardous Materials: Security Awareness
- OHSA Hazard Communication
April 21 - Arrick’s Propane, Lucasville
April 23 - Cox Gas Co., Lucasville
July 8 - Courtyard, New Albany
October 8 - Arrick’s Propane, Lucasville
Dispensing Propane Safely (Cylinder Refill)
This program details the many tasks associated with the safe and effective dispensing of propane into several types of propane cylinders and tanks. The program is organized into modules that allow you to select what material is covered based on your job responsibilities. This class is a half-day from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be available following the conclusion of this session.
July 7 - Courtyard, New Albany (Half-day, morning)
Propane Cylinder Requalification
Provides in depth procedures for requalifying DOT cylinders using the external visual inspection method. To ensure your safety and the safety of your customers, propane cylinders must be inspected, each time, before they are filled. This course provides you with current information, practices, and procedures to safely and efficiently perform DOT cylinder requalification by visual inspection. This class is a half-day from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lunch will be available beginning at 11:30 a.m.
July 7 - Courtyard, New Albany (Half-day, afternoon)
Mobile Crane Training for the Propane Industry
A training program designed to teach crane operators, field technicians, and managers the best practices and procedures for the safe operation of a mobile crane in the propane industry.
June 17 - Schilling Propane, Waldo
Transport Operator Training
This class will provide information, practices, and procedures that support general loading and unloading tasks for drivers who operate transports to deliver propane.
September 29 - Coles Energy, Milan
Registration Fee & Cancellation Policy
Ohio-Based Company - $100 (Waived upon completion of training.)
Registration fees for Ohio-based companies will be waived when the registrant attends the training. If registrant does not attend and does not cancel a minimum of 7 business days prior to the first date of the class, the registration fee will be charged to the credit card on file for this registration. You may send a substitute in place of the original registrant at no additional charge.
Company Outside of Ohio - $300
A refund less a $25 administrative fee will be granted for cancellations received a minimum of 7 business days prior to the first date of the class. You may send a substitute in place of the original registrant at no additional charge.
Class Locations
Lucasville: Arrick’s Propane, 10073-A US 23, Lucasville, OH 45648 (Tan building located behind Dollar General)
Lucasville: Cox Gas Company, 2629 Lucasville Minford Road, Lucasville, OH 45648
Milan: Coles Energy, 3619 State Route 113 E, Milan, OH 44846
New Albany: Courtyard by Marriott, 5211 Forest Drive, New Albany, OH 43054
Upper Sandusky: The Alibi Room, 128 S. Sandusky Avenue, Upper Sandusky, OH 43351
Waldo: Schilling Propane, 7344 Waldo-Delaware Road, Waldo, OH 43356
General Information
- Attendance at all training classes is by pre-registration only.
- The number of students is limited for each class. Register early to ensure your participation.
- OPGA reserves the right to cancel a class, if there is lack of participation.
- Class times vary. Please refer to the schedule for class times for each course.
- Registration includes course materials, continental breakfast and lunch.
- Attendees are responsible for lodging costs.
