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 23-24 - Courtyard, New Albany
April 29-30 - Arrick’s Propane, Lucasville
May 21-22 - Prism Propane, North Baltimore
September 9-10 - Courtyard, New Albany
October 7-8 - 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 3-5 - Courtyard, New Albany
June 24-26 - Prism Propane, North Baltimore
August 19-21 - Courtyard, New Albany
October 21-23 - 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.
June 10-12 - Courtyard, New Albany
August 12-14 - Prism Propane, North Baltimore
September 16-18 - 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.
July 8-10 - Courtyard, New Albany
October 14-16 - Prism Propane, North Baltimore
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 10 - Cherry Propane, Ottawa
July 29 - Courtyard, New Albany
September 25 - 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.
August 28 - Courtyard, New Albany
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 15 - Arrick’s Propane, Lucasville
April 16 - Arrick’s Propane, Lucasville
July 30 - Courtyard, New Albany
September 11 - Courtyard, New Albany
October 9 - 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.
August 27 - 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.
August 27 - 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.
August 26 - Courtyard, New Albany
Mobile Food Unit Operator Training
This training covers the requirements in NFPA 58, Chapter 16, Mobile Food Facilities. You will learn the basic properties and characteristics of propane. You will also learn the best safety practices to use when shutting off and replacing propane gas containers on a mobile food facility, which is a movable commercial or retail food facility, such as a food truck or trailer, food cart, food tent, or food booth. This knowledge will help keep you and everyone around you safe. This is a half-day session that includes lunch for both sessions. The morning offering will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The afternoon session will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
May 15 - Courtyard, New Albany (Morning)
May 15 - Courtyard, New Albany (Afternoon)
Propane Management Course
This course will be offered for managers and for owners. Developed by the Ohio Propane Gas Association, it will provide methods and strategies for managers and owners to improve their management and leadership skills. The course will provide content that will benefit interactions with employees and customers and will include:
- Compliance for all managers including DOT/PUCO inspections, Tier 123 reporting, security plans, protective equipment, OSHA, hazard communication and fire safety analysis.
- Company culture, successful communication and management styles, and workforce concerns will be addressed.
- Assistance with expectations evolving into reality including methods of providing evaluations, conflict resolution, and other difficult conversations.
- Specific workforce challenges of retention, recruiting, onboarding and termination will be presented.
- Discussion in areas of concern and success within the leadership position included.Methods of how to successfully handle price issues and communicate company value.
- Discuss contingency planning and management succession processes.
- Discuss culture dynamics and how to insightfully navigate successful workplace communication.
- Attendees are asked to bring a laptop or tablet with them to view course materials online.
Managers:
July 15-16 - Courtyard, New Albany
Owners:
September 23-24 - Courtyard, New Albany
This date is limited to company owners only.
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)
New Albany: Courtyard by Marriott, 5211 Forest Drive, New Albany, OH 43054
North Baltimore: Prism Propane, 2020 Prism Parkway, North Baltimore 45872
Ottawa: Cherry Propane, 5393 State Route 224, Ottawa, OH 45875
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.
