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What Course Should I Take?

To receive training or continuing education credit, Railroad Commission rules require applicants for certification and certified individuals to take courses related to their job duties (§9.52).  Below are the approved courses for each type of LP-gas certification.


Certification/RRC Designation Approved Courses (Short Title)

Bobtail

  • 1.1 Introduction to Propane

  • This 8-hour course covers proper filling and handling of ASME motor/mobile fuel containers, appurtenances, DOT cylinders, and dispenser 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 NFPA 54 and 58, that apply to LP-gas installations.

  • 3.11 Residential System Inspection

  • 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.


  • 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; National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 54, National Fuel Gas Code and NFPA 58, LP-Gas Code. All new Category E certification applicants must complete this course.

 

 

Service and Installation

  • 1.1 Introduction to Propane
  • 3.2 Residential System Installation
  • 3.3 Appliance Conversion, Installation and Venting
  • 3.5 Residential Appliance Controls
  • 3.11 Residential System Inspection
  • Category E Management Course

 

 

Appliance Service & Installation

  • 1.1 Introduction to Propane
  • 3.3 Appliance Conversion, Installation and Venting
  • 3.5 Residential Appliance Controls
  • 3.11 Residential System Inspection
  • Category E Management Course

 

 

DOT Cylinder Filling

  • 1.1 Introduction to Propane
  • 2.1 Dispenser Operations
  • Category F, G, I and J Management Course
  • Category E Management Course

 

 

Motor/Mobile Fuel Dispensing

  • 1.1 Introduction to Propane
  • 2.1 Dispenser Operations
  • Category F, G, I and J Management Course
  • Category E Management Course

 

 

Recreational Vehicle Technician

  • 1.1 Introduction to Propane
  • 3.5 Residential Appliance Controls
  • 3.8 Recreational Vehicle Gas Appliances
  • Category E Management Course

 

 

Category D Manager
(Applicant or currently certified)

  • 1.1 Introduction to Propane
  • 3.2 Residential System Installation
  • 3.3 Appliance Conversion, Installation and Venting
  • 3.5 Residential Appliance Controls
  • 3.11 Residential System Inspection
  • 6.1 Regulatory Compliance for Managers
  • Category E Management Course

 

 

Category E Manager
(Applicant - not currently certified)

Category E Management Course

 

 

Category E Manager
(Currently certified, continuing education)

  • 1.1 Introduction to Propane
  • 2.1 Dispenser Operations
  • 2.3 Bobtail Operations
  • 3.2 Residential Installation
  • 3.3 Appliance Conversion, Installation and Venting
  • 3.5 Residential Appliance Controls
  • 3.11 Residential System Inspection
  • 6.1 Regulatory Compliance for Managers
  • Category F, G, I and J Management Course
  • Category E Management Course

 

 

Category F, G, I or J Manager
(Applicant - not currently certified)

Category F, G, I and J Management Course

 

 

Category F, G, I or J Manager
(Currently certified, continuing education)

  • 1.1 Introduction to Propane
  • 2.1 Dispenser Operations
  • 6.1 Regulatory Compliance for Managers
  • Category F, G, I and J Management Course
  • Category E Management Course

 

 

Category K Manager
(Applicant - not currently certified)
(Currently certified, continuing education)

  • 1.1 Introduction to Propane
  • 6.1 Regulatory Compliance for Managers
  • Category E Management Course

 

 

Category M Manager
(Applicant - not currently certified)
(Currently certified, continuing education)

  • 1.1 Introduction to Propane
  • 3.8 Recreational Vehicle Gas Appliances
  • 6.1 Regulatory Compliance for Managers
  • Category E Management Course





Click link to view a brief description of each of these courses.
Click link to view a brief description of the LP-gas activities authorized by each employee-level certification.
Click link to review the Commission's LP-Gas Safety Rules applicable to training and continuing education.



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