cetp administration guide

CETP ADMINISTRATION GUIDE

CETP ADMINISTRATION GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS

An Introduction to CETP ..................................................................................................... 3 Background and History .................................................................................................. 3 2008 CETP Certifications and Curriculum Map................................................................ 5

Titles and Descriptions of Training Materials.................................................................6 The CETP Certification Process ......................................................................................... 8 Recognized Standards for Valid Certification Programs ................................................. 8 1. Elements for Credible Certification Programs ..................................................... 8 2. Development, Implementation and Maintenance Processes .............................. 9 3. Certification Requirements .................................................................................. 9 Certification Testing Procedures ...................................................................................... 10 Test ResuIts ..................................................................................................................... 11 CETP Credentials............................................................................................................. 11 Retesting/Due Process..................................................................................................... 11 CETP Class Preparation...................................................................................................... 13 Technical Training and Adult Education .......................................................................... 13 Preparing for CETP Presentations .................................................................................. 15 Preparing for the First Instructional Presentation of the CETP Materials .................... 15 Necessary Adjustments in Instructional Delivery ......................................................... 15 Instructional Delivery System Features ....................................................................... 15 Ordering CETP Materials and Tests ............................................................................ 16 Student Modules and Instructor’s Guides ................................................................ 16 Certification Examinations........................................................................................ 17 CETP Instructors ............................................................................................................. 17 The Role of CETP Instructors ...................................................................................... 17 Information for CETP Instructors ................................................................................. 18 Estimated Time Frames for CETP Classes ................................................................. 19 Class Size..................................................................................................................... 20 Equipment And Supplies.............................................................................................. 20 Classroom Design........................................................................................................ 21 Submitting Corrections/Revisions Using the Industry Feedback Form......................... 21 CETP Test Proctors...................................................................................................... 21 The Role of CETP Test Proctors............................................................................... 21 Information for CETP Test Proctors .......................................................................... 22 CETP Answer Key............................................................................................................... 33 Basic Principles and Practices of Propane - Textbook........................................................ 33 Propane Delivery·- Textbook .............................................................................................. 37 Plant Operations Basic Certification ................................................................................... 42 Vapor Distribution Systems Operations............................................................................... 52 Transfer System Operations................................................................................................ 63 Appliance Installation © 2001.............................................................................................. 67 Applying Basic Electricity Principles to Service Propane Appliances.................................. 73 Large Industrial/Commercial Gas Fired Equipment Connection & Service .........................81

Curriculum Maps of CETP Certification Areas..............................................................86

Basic Principles and Practices of Propane – E-Learning……………………………........86 Basic Principles and Practices of Propane – Textbook……………………………….......86 Propane Delivery·– E-Learning………………………………………………………….......87 Propane Delivery·- Textbook…………………………………………………………….......87 Plant Operations Basic Certification…………………………………………………….......89 Vapor Distribution Systems Operations Module Map…………………………………......90 Transfer System Operations Module Map……………………………………………….....91 Appliance Installation Module Map……………………………………………………….....91 Appliance Basic Electricity Principles to Service Appliances Module ………………......92 Large Industrial/Commercial Gas Fired Equipment Connection & Service Module Map ………………………………………………………………………………………….....92

CETP Forms.....................................................................................................................93

NPGA CETP Certification Test Order Form…………………………………………......94 Propane Education & Research Council Industry Feedback Form………………......95 Certified Employee Training Program (CETP) Order Form………………………........97

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An Introduction to CETP

Background and History Since its inception in 1988, the Certified Employee Training Program (CETP) has provided professional training material to thousands of employees in the propane industry. Additionally, CETP provides employers a valuable tool for satisfying one of their most basic responsibilities-employee training coupled with verifiable third-party documentation of that training. The conceptual mission and goals of the Certified Employee Training Program (CETP) are to:

• Encourage professionalism and integrity in the propane industry. • Raise the level of technical competency of persons working in the propane

industry. • Establish job performance norms with which beginning employees can be

evaluated. • • Create an incentive for personal improvement for employees of the

propane industry. CETP gives trainers and employers a formal structure for

(1) training employees, (2) testing their knowledge and skill levels, and (3) documenting their successful completion of a training program.

Combining hands-on activities with written evaluations, CETP assures that workers have both the knowledge and skills needed to do their jobs safely. Once they have successfully completed CETP--and that success has been verified--workers receive a certificate, wallet card and uniform patch attesting to their professional training. Sometimes called a “model curriculum,” CETP training material is designed to be adaptable for use in community college, trade school, seminar, in-house training, or self-directed study settings. CETP represents the propane industry training standard, and provides the basis for attainment of professional competency credentials for propane industry personnel. The program is based on prevailing industry authoritative sources, and offers a program in instruction, study materials and testing, and requires employer verification of skills. In its fifteenth year as the model technical training curriculum for the propane industry, the Certified Employee Training Program is a mature training and skills

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certification program. Widely used in the propane industry it is the basis for state jurisdictional licensure programs in states such as Maine1 , Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Vermont. To date, in excess of 137,000 employee test records and 124,000 on-the-job skills assessment records have been processed and archived. Of the total number of employees who sit for certification testing approximately 91% are ultimately certified in the pertinent certification area. Certifications and tests do not represent the total usage and impact of the CETP program, as it provides a personal professional reference library for on-going use for the participating employee, and a reference for on-going training efforts within many propane-marketing companies. Further, some companies use a version of the Basic Principles and Practices [of Propane] developed for company office personnel (which does not include certification testing) to train clerical and office personnel. With the exception of certification area 8.0 Large Industrial/Commercial Gas-Fired. Equipment Connection and Service (which is limited to a certification examination and integral application worksheets), certification requires the candidate to score at the mastery level (currently, 70%) on the certification area examination and to complete an on-the-job skills assessment administrated by a company supervisor or qualified skills evaluator.

1 Maine uses CETP and supplemental natural gas training modules developed by Industrial Training Services to qualify both propane and natural gas employees for licensure.

2008 CETP Certifications and Curriculum Map Bold Type Numbers and Titles and Double-Line Boxes

Designate Certifications Offered

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Basic Principles & Practices (20 Modules) AVAILABLE IN A TEXTBOOK AND CETP E-LEARNING DVD

Prerequisite Certification to all others except 2.3 Operating a Transport to Deliver Propane

Vapor Distribution System Operations

Designing & Installing Dispenser

Transfer Systems

ApplianceInstallation

Bobtail Delivery Operations

CETP E-LEARNING DVD TEXTBOOK

Operating a Transport to Deliver Propane

(17 Modules)

Operating a Cylinder Delivery Vehicle

(16 Modules)

Operating a Truck, Tank Trailer or Tractor/

Trailer to Deliver or Relocate ASME Tanks

(10 Modules)

Basic Plant Operations

Maintaining ASME Tanks (12 Modules; 13th Module—Converting Tanks from Ammonia Service optional)

Maintaining DOT Cylinders (6 Modules)

Operating DispensingEquipment to Fill Containers

(6 Modules)

Maintaining Bulk Plant Equipment (9 Modules)

Performing Cargo Tank Product Transfers (12 Modules)

Performing Railcar Product Transfers

(6 Modules)

Maintaining DOT Inter-modal (IM) Tanks (11 Modules)

Applying Basic Electricity to

Service Propane Appliances

Large Industrial/Commercial Gas-Fired

Equipment Connection & Service

Layout Design &Selection of a Vapor Distribution System

(10 Modules)

Preparing &Installing Vapor

Distribution System Components

(25 Modules)

Optional Plant Operations Certifications

Propane Delivery Operations and Cylinder Delivery

CETP E-LEARNING DVD TEXTBOOK

Bobtail Delivery Operations (2.2) & Cylinder Delivery Operations (2.4) are offered as an optional combined certificate (All Delivery Certifications require completion of Modules 1 – 6 of Propane Delivery Operations, formally Delivery Basics (2.1)

Basic Principles & Practices, Propane Delivery Operations & Cylinder Delivery, and Bobtail Delivery are all available via CETP E-Learning DVD

Titles and Descriptions of Training Materials The training materials are designed as a learning resource and career development resource for the individual employee. Training materials should be supplied for each participating employee for each certification area being taught. The only other material needed by the employee is a copy of NFPA #58 for Basic Principles and Practices in Propane and NFPA #54 and #58 for the other certification areas. The certification areas are described below.

Basic Principles and Practices in Propane (Available in either in a CETP E-Learning DVD or Textbook)

Basic Principles and Practices is a prerequisite to the more advanced classes (except for Transport Delivery), and includes modules covering the physical properties and combustion characteristics of propane, identifying propane industry standards, safety codes and regulations, identifying the basic parts of tanks, cylinders, and bulk storage installations, maintaining a safe working environment, identifying commonly used hand tools and supplies, and serving the customer.

Propane Delivery Propane Delivery includes inspecting, maintaining and operating propane delivery vehicles, filling propane storage containers, and making customer deliveries of propane. Propane Delivery Operations (same as the previous Propane Delivery Operations) is not a certification, nor a prerequisite course component of the Propane Delivery certifications. However, knowledge objectives from Propane Delivery Operations are included in each of the delivery certification examination test question batteries and, the skillsassessment for Propane Delivery Operations must be completed, documented, and the skills evaluation form received by Industrial Training Services, Inc. in order for the certification candidate to become certified in Operating a Bobtail to Deliver Propane, Operating a Transport to Deliver Propane, Operating a Cylinder Delivery Vehicle to Deliver Propane, or Operating a Truck, Tank Trailer or Tractor/Trailer to Deliver or Relocate ASME Tanks. The certifications offered in Propane Delivery are:

• Propane Delivery Operations (Textbook or CETP E-Learning DVD)* • Cylinder Delivery (Textbook or CETP E-Learning DVD)* • Operating a Bobtail to Deliver Propane (Textbook or CETP E-Learning DVD)• Operating a Transport to Deliver Propane• Operating a Cylinder Delivery Vehicle to Deliver Propane • Operating a Truck, Tank Trailer or Tractor/Trailer to Deliver or Relocate ASME

Tanks

Plus a combined certification: Operating a Bobtail or Cylinder Delivery Vehicle to Deliver Propane *Note: "Propane Delivery Basics" and "Cylinder Delivery" are contained in a single text and E-LearningDVD. Students who are only seeking certification in "BobTail Delivery", and thus do not need instructionor certification in "Cylinder Delivery" do not need to take modules 7 through 9.

Plant Operations Plant Operations covers identifying and installing valves in propane storage containers, identifying and installing gauges in propane storage containers, removing propane from tanks and cylinders, inspecting, maintaining, and requalifying propane tanks and cylinders, and unloading propane transports and rail cars. CETP Administration Guide 2008 – Page 6


Plant Operations will offer one standard certification area with three optional specialized certifications. The standard certification area in Plant Operations Basic Certification consists of the following: Maintaining ASME Tanks Maintaining DOT Cylinders Operating Dispensing Equipment to Fill Containers Maintaining Bulk Plant Equipment The optional specialized certification areas in Plant Operations are:

• Performing Cargo Tank Product Transfers • Performing Railcar Product Transfers • Maintaining DOT Intermodal (IM) Tanks

Vapor Distribution Systems Operations

Distribution System Operations covers installing propane storage tanks and cylinders, vapor regulation and metering systems, vapor distribution systems, liquid distribution and vaporizer systems, inspecting and pressure testing propane piping systems, and installing and testing cathodic protection systems. The certification areas in Vapor Distribution Systems Operations are:

Layout, Design and Selection of a Vapor Distribution System Preparing and Installing Vapor Distribution System Components

Transfer System Operations Transfer System Operations covers maintaining and troubleshooting pumps and metered delivery systems and propane compressors, maintaining propane valves, flow monitors, and hoses, and inspecting and maintaining liquid transfer systems.

Appliance Installation Appliance Installation is a prerequisite to Appliance Service. Appliance Installation covers placing propane utilization equipment into service, identifying the fundamental principles of venting and ventilation, pressure testing and leak checking propane piping systems, controlling propane/air mixtures for proper combustion, and sizing and installing natural draft venting systems.

Basic Electricity for Propane Appliances (Appliance Service) Appliance Service covers identifying troubleshooting skills in electrical circuits/systems, measuring electrical quantities, identifying operating characteristics and components of common sensing devices, and troubleshooting control devices basic to gas operated equipment.

Large Industrial/Commercial Gas-Fired Equipment Large Industrial/Commercial Gas-Fired Equipment covers determining gas supply requirements for large industrial gas fired equipment; identifying characteristics and functions of valve trains and ignition safety systems used with large gas fired equipment; identifying characteristics and functions of safety controls and burner designs used with large gas fired equipment; and identifying system testing and start up procedures that apply to large gas fired equipment.


The CETP Certification Process Recognized Standards for Valid Certification Programs Just as there are codes and consensus standards that apply to operations of the propane industry, there are consensus standards that apply to certification programs. These standards are the results of years of work by trade associations, academic institutions, and standards organizations. Examples include the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD), the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), International Board of Standards for Training, Performance and Instruction (IBSTPI), and the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE).

1. Elements for Credible Certification Programs Fundamental consensus standards for certification programs require:

a. Established and Communicated Certification Requirements

In order to meet this standard, there must be a set of requirements for certification as determined by the certifying organization. Those requirements must be communicated with the stakeholders who have an interest in the certification program.

b. Content Validation requires two important elements:

(1) Program content must be based on a Job (Task) Analysis

(2) Subject Matter Review by Experts, qualified by their experience as practitioners in the field

c. Valid and Reliable Assessment of Candidates’ Knowledge and

Skills

(1) Valid Assessment must measure important job related knowledge and skills

(2) Reliable Assessment must meet psychometric (valid testing) standards and yield consistent measurement results

d. Legally Defensible Assessment Program Protocols assure that

discrimination against any candidate for certification is not intentional, inadvertent and, to the extent possible, does not occur


2. Development, Implementation and Maintenance Processes To meet these standards for certification program validation it is necessary to establish formal processes for development of the instructional delivery system (training curriculum) to offer adequate preparation opportunities for certification candidates. Although training can be delivered in a number of instructional delivery methods (instructor-led, computer-based, multi-media, teleconferences, Internet-based) each instructional delivery system must be legally defensible and conform to the principle of Internal Validity-each delivery system offered must provide all training elements required to prepare the certification candidate for successful mastery of the certification assessment. Instructional delivery system processes must also direct certification program implementation and maintenance. • Implementation methods must be consistent with the fundamental

requirements for valid certification programs. • Proper certification program maintenance is the mechanism for keeping

the certification program current with changing regulatory requirements, technology, and generally accepted standards of the industry, profession or trade.

The processes required for developing, implementing and maintaining CETP in keeping with standards for certification program validation are shown in the diagram on the following page.

3. Certification Requirements The National Propane Gas Association’s CETP Certification Committee (CCC) has established CETP certification requirements as a candidate’s meeting two criteria:

• Passing the Certification Area Examination by scoring at the designated

Mastery Level Score or higher, and • Documentation of completion of the Performance-Based Skills Evaluation,

an on-the-job (OJT) training and skills performance evaluation.


Certification Testing Procedures 1. Industrial Training Services (ITS), Murray, KY, and Castle Worldwide are the

recognized testing agencies designated and authorized to provide the following services in relation to CETP certification testing:

a. Test proctor registration b. Processing of test orders c. Grading certification tests d. Sending testing notifications, certificates and other credentials e. Maintenance of candidate records f. Releasing test results (upon proper authorization by testing

candidates)

2. The test proctor is provided with a complete set of test instructions The following guidelines have been established regarding the use of test proctors:

• Proctors must register with Castle Worldwide by registering at www.cetpcertification.org.

• Tests will only be released to registered proctors. • Proctors may not be participating as a student in the class (es) where

test(s) are administered. • State and/or local codes may require an independent test proctor who is

not an employee of the same company. A complete set of test instructions is provided for each employee who is testing. 3. The certification test must be administered as a “closed book test.” The

testing must be monitored by the proctor to ensure that the only materials available to the employee testing are NFPA #58 and #54, which are used as references for technical data which may be required by particular test questions.

4. All test packets must be kept closed prior to testing, and the seal on the

envelope should only be broken by the individual employee at the direction of the test proctor at the start of the testing session.

5. As each employee completes the test, the employee should place all test

materials in the original envelope, seal the envelope and present the sealed envelope to the test proctor.

6. All written test materials for the session, including any extra test packets

not used, must be returned to Industrial Training Services, Inc., in Murray, KY no later than 10 days from the testing date.


Test Results Test results are only released (1) after successful certification testing and (2) upon receipt of the completed Skills Assessment Evaluation Affidavit. If a student chooses to share his/her test results, he/she can either sign the release statement on the test answer sheet by which the individual authorizes Industrial Training Services to release an additional grade report to either (1) the individual’s employer or (2) the course instructor, if requested, or if taking the NPGA CETP Certification test on-line, choose to share their records.

CETP Credentials Upon successful completion of both the Certification Test and the required Skill Assessments, each student/employee is issued a Certificate of Completion, a uniform patch and a wallet card. No credentials are issued unless both parts of the CETP certification (Certification Test and the Skills Assessments) have been completed. In cases where Skill Assessments are completed after the final tests have been taken, students/employees have no more than 12 months from the date the test was taken to submit the skills assessment to the appropriate testing facility. After 12 months, scores will be invalidated. On-line Test Candidates: Paper test Candidates: CASTLE Worldwide Industrial Training Services, Inc. 900 Perimeter Park Drive, Suite G 310 C.C. Lowry Drive Morrisville, NC 27560 Murray, KY 42071” In addition, the Basic Principles & Practices (BPP) prerequisite must be met prior to being certified in the more advanced CETP categories, with the exception of the “Transport Delivery” certification. No advanced credentials will be issued to candidates who have not satisfied the BPP prerequisite. Test results will be destroyed 12 months after they are graded if the prerequisite is not subsequently met.

Retesting/Due Process Students/employees may re-take one or more certification tests. An additional fee is charged for each attempt, and all proctor requirements must be met. Actual written test documents are retained by ITS for 60 days after they are submitted. Questions regarding the actual test documents must be submitted in writing to ITS within this time. Testing Irregularities Test items are monitored regularly by the sponsoring organizations to assure their validity. In addition, ITS personnel monitor aggregate test group scores and field feedback to assure there are no irregularities in the testing environment. Irregularities are reported to the sponsoring organization and investigated. Americans with Disabilities Act Issues


Examinations and courses related to certification are subject to the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). A disabled individual must have an equal opportunity to obtain the same result as any other applicant, i.e., an equal opportunity to demonstrate the skills, knowledge and achievement that the certification examination is intended to measure. The most common accommodations requested by and provided to disabled individuals in connection with a certification program are extra time to take the examination or a reader to administer the exam orally. Authorization to administer CETP examinations orally must be obtained in advance of the test day from ITS, either by phone (270/753-2150), fax (270/753-9807) or e-mail. It is recommended that instructors or course sponsors provide an opportunity for candidates to indicate (discreetly) whether such accommodations are required.


CETP Class Preparation Technical Training and Adult Education Instructors should keep the following principles regarding technical training and adult education in mind throughout the processes of module presentation planning and execution. 1. Technical training is targeted to adult learners who have identified job-

related needs. 2. Technical training is operation and task-based. 3. Technical training is designed to convey stated learning objectives

(performance criteria) and to enable participants to successfully meet performance objectives.

4. Learning and performance objectives must be measurable. 5. Applicable industry standards and regulatory codes must be included in

technical training. Instructional materials and instructor presentations must be consistent with the codes and standards where identified standards and codes apply to learning objectives and described tasks.

6. Training media must be internally valid-they must contain the concepts

and information that are required for learners to demonstrate mastery of concepts and to perform identified tasks.

7. Instructors must utilize reviews and “check out activities” to ensure that

learners are clearly acquiring the concepts and information presented in instructional material, and that learners are prepared for post instructional testing (and to perform the skills in the skills assessment, if applicable).

8. The purpose of post-training testing is to require and allow the learner to

demonstrate mastery of the performance criteria. Conversely, the primary goal of testing is not to grade or compare learners, nor to eliminate learners from performing on the job (unless the person demonstrates extreme deficiencies of required performance criteria).

CETP instructors should also be fully aware and appreciate general principles of adult education, including:

1. Adult learners are typically motivated to learn and arrive with expectations that the learning experience will help them to improve job performance.

2. Adult learners must be treated with respect.


3. Adult learners (like learners of all ages) will gain more from the experience if

they can be physically involved and intellectually challenged.

I. Khan, Budral Huda, (1997). Web-Based Instruction. Educational Technology Publications, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey 07632 These percentages are only approximations, but they do indicate that learners will retain more if they can hear the material presented rather than if they just read the material. They will retain more if the instructor asks them to explain what they heard or read. In other words, people remember what they did or said in training better than what they were told in training.

The emphasis here is not only on doing, but on a combination of reading, hearing, seeing, and doing. 4. Adult learners bring personal experiences to the learning experience.

Some of these experiences are positive and some are negative. It is the task of the instructor to relate training material to actual job performance and clarify proper procedures without passing judgment on negative past experience or past mistakes.

5. Some adult learners fear change, and can only accept change when they

are able to recognize the benefits of change. (Learning by definition is a change in behavior.) In some cases the instructor is called upon to be a mentor and facilitator of change.

6. Some adult learners have learning difficulties. They may have difficulty

with reading comprehension, interpreting graphics, mathematical concepts, verbal expression, or hearing or vision impairments. Good instructors will stay alert to individual learning difficulties and work to help learners compensate, while protecting the dignity of the learner.


In addition to being a competent presenter of the instructional material, CETP instructors must be thoroughly familiar with the function and application of each feature and the methodology of the CETP instructional delivery system. Finally, CETP instructors must manage the instructional and learning experience of the certification candidates. Technical training instructors fulfill many roles in the course of training. Successfully performing these roles requires high-energy expenditure and personal involvement.

Preparing for CETP Presentations

Preparing for the First Instructional Presentation of the CETP Materials Instructors will find that the CETP instructional materials are comprehensive, and cannot be presented in a word-for-word approach. Much of the information is provided as a professional reference for use by employees and company managers to explain regulations, code requirements and procedures.

To successfully present the materials in an effective manner, instructors will need to put in adequate preparation time, typically 2 to 3 hours for each hour of instructional time, and become thoroughly familiar with the CETP curriculum maps (located at the end of this publication), Certification Area modules, and the module learning (performance) objectives. A great resource is the CETP E-Learning DVD. The interactive graphics and learning activities can be used to demonstrate specific gravity, incomplete combustion and many other learning activities.

Necessary Adjustments in Instructional Delivery For Classroom or Seminar Settings Instructors must also understand that the materials are based on task analysis and that the modules by necessity include all points that are essential to the performance of the identified task. Therefore, there may be duplication of subject matter in some modules, along with optional reference information that can be used by learners and propane companies outside of the certification process. Through experience, instructors will determine where there is subject matter duplication and learn to avoid repeating those items in presenting later modules.

Instructional Delivery System Features

1. Regulation and Code References are identified where applicable to the tasks presented in the material. References incorporate the latest published editions of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes


and currently published federal regulations from the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

2. Increased use of recently acquired photos and illustrations illustrate

current technologies and equipment. Many of the photos and illustrations are taken from currently available CETP instructional material such as the CETP E-Learning DVDs.

3. Learning Aids (icons used to identify key points) are used in the material

to point out codes, regulations, the need to consult company-specific policies and procedures, specific hazards and personal protection needs, and other key messages.

4. Supplemental Information sections are included at the end of some

instructional modules to allow the employee to “learn more about it” outside of the CETP instructional sessions.

5. Reviews at the end of each module allow certification candidates to

determine for themselves if they are ready for the certification examination and allow for additional personal or instructor follow-up.

Ordering CETP Materials and Tests

Student Modules and Instructor’s Guides CETP training materials may be ordered either (1) through state propane gas association offices or (2) directly from Propane Resource Catalog. A sample copy of the order form may be found at the end of this guide in the Section, CETP Forms. When ordering CETP materials, be sure to allow adequate processing time (approximately 10 working days) and to order enough materials for additional students that may register. CETP instructional materials are ordered from Propane Resource Catalog at 1-866-905-1075. Prepayment by credit card is required; only state and regional propane gas associations may be invoiced. Unused materials may be returned for credit, provided they are (a) in resalable condition, (b) current edition materials and (c) returned within 60 days of the course completion.


Certification Examinations NPGA CETP certification written examinations are ordered from ITS by fax at 270/753-9807 or phone at 270/753-2150. When ordering tests have the following information on hand to give the ITS operator: 1. Proctor name and address. Guidelines have been established regarding the

use of test proctors: • Proctors are required to register with ITS using the form found at the end of this guide in the Section, CETP Forms. • Tests will only be mailed to registered proctors • Proctors may not be participating as a student in the class (es) where test(s) are administered • State and/or local codes may require an independent test proctor who is not an employee of the same company • Tests will not be shipped to an individual company sponsoring the class, proctors must be identified

2. Test date 3. Instructor’s name 4. Credit card billing information 5. Program sponsor 6. To whom the certificates are to be mailed At the time the test order is placed, ITS will assign an identifying group number, which will be indicated on the test proctor’s instructions. This number is used by ITS for tracking purposes and is recorded on each student’s answer sheet and must not be changed. On-line NPGA CETP Certification tests can be purchased the day of the test by going on-line to www.cetpcertification.org.

CETP Instructors

The Role of CETP Instructors CETP is designed to be used successfully in a variety of settings, including the following:

• Self-directed study by certification candidates • Propane company training programs • Instructor-led seminars • Vocational and technology schools


• State propane gas associations and state propane educational council training programs

• Jurisdictional authority or trades council training programs Ideally, people who teach CETP material should be technically proficient, demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills, and be competent group facilitators. Technical experts add to the training experience by being able to field questions from the audience based on actual experience. Currently, no instructor certification is required to teach CETP classes.

Information for CETP Instructors As pointed out in the previous section on the role of the instructor, CETP instructors must be thoroughly familiar with the function and application of each feature and the methodology of the CETP instructional delivery system. Much of the instructor’s knowledge of the methodology from previous CETP training materials is applicable to the new CETP training materials. However, the appearance of the materials and some of the instructional features will be new. In addition, instructors need to know that the new training materials take a task-based modular approach. CETP materials will continue to use the proven instructional methodology of:

1. Prepare the learner 2. Present the learning (knowledge) objectives, in the context of codes, standards and procedures

3. Review and reinforce the learning objectives

Therefore, it is vital that instructors utilize the features of the instructional materials to faithfully implement the instructional methodology. 1. To prepare the learner, introduce them to these CETP guidelines:

(a) Table of Contents (b) Chart of Learning Aids

(c) Learning Activities (d) Introduction to the material and module objectives

At appropriate points where task performance procedures are presented learners are reminded to comply with company-specific policies and procedures. In addition to complying with NFPA 58 requirements, always strictly comply with company procedures for parking propane transport vehicles indoors.


2. To facilitate review and reinforcement of the learning objectives, each module contains a Review (a) and a Performance Criteria Self-Check (b) of the learning objectives. An internal validity feature of this curriculum tracks each learning objective within the module’s text, Review, and Performance Criteria Self-Check. The number following the underlined text in the instructor’s guide refers to the same numbered item in the Performance Criteria Self-Check located at the end of each module. The underlined information may be used as a guide in reviewing for the Review and Certification Exam.

Estimated Time Frames for CETP Classes The following estimated time frames may be used as a guide when planning your CETP classes. Remember, these are estimates based on:

• Adequate Instructor preparation • Good time and classroom management practices, especially adequate

organization, preparation and control of discussion • Limited and focused use of props, audio visuals and other instructional

enhancements • Good use of overhead projectors, slides, or computer-projected instructional

presentations (PowerPoint®, etc) to assure coverage of learning objectives and reviews

Instructors may find that their instructional hours decrease as they gain experience presenting the new modularized materials and refine their presentation methods and organizational approaches. Certification Area Estimated Instructional and

Certification Testing HoursBasic Principles and Practices

CETP Textbook 16 CETP E-Learning Basic Principles & Practices 10

Propane Delivery Operations and Cylinder Delivery

CETP Textbook – Propane Delivery Operations and Cylinder Deliver 8 CETP E-Learning DVD – Propane Delivery Operations and Cylinder Delivery

Operating a Bobtail to Deliver Propane

CETP Textbook – Operating a Bobtail to Deliver Propane 16 CETP E-Learning DVD – Bobtail Delivery Operations

Operating a Transport to Deliver Propane 16 Operating a Cylinder Delivery Vehicle to Deliver Propane 8


Operating a Truck, Tank Trailer or Tractor/Trailer Deliver or Relocate ASME Tanks 8 Plant Operations (Areas 3.1 - 3.4) 16 Performing Cargo Tank Product Transfers 8 Performing Railcar Product Transfers 12 Maintaining DOT Intermodal (1M) Tanks 12 Layout, Design and Selection of a Vapor Distribution System 16 Preparing and Installing Vapor Distribution System Components 18 Transfer System Operations 16 Appliance Installation 18 Appliance Service 18 Large Industrial/Commercial Gas-Fired Equipment 16 *Up to 4 additional hours should be estimated for “first time” instruction of the material.

Class Size Ideally, this material was designed for a maximum class size of approximately 20-25 students.

Equipment And Supplies Overhead or LCD projector, with extra bulbs Extension cords Projection screen A table to accommodate, the projector A lectern A side table for training materials and supplies A chalk board, dry marker board or large flip chart Flip chart markers, chalk, or dry markers NO.2 pencils Supplemental learning materials and associated equipment

Video, VCR, monitor Slide/tape Computer projector Equipment cut-aways, etc.


Classroom Design The training room must comfortably accommodate the students and trainers in addition to the equipment required. An open floor plan encourages participation and informality. This arrangement is designed to reduce tension and apprehension within the group.

Submitting Corrections/Revisions Using the Industry Feedback Form Industry Feedback Form. The Industry Feedback form may be used to obtain feedback from any of the PERC Safety & Training materials. If you have a suggested improvement of the CETP materials or any of the PERC products, you may submit an Industry Feedback form either electronically by going to www.propanesafety.com, by filling out the form located in the CETP Forms section, or by sending in the form included with all PERC Safety & Training materials.

CETP Test Proctors

The Role of CETP Test Proctors Simply put, CETP test proctors safeguard the integrity of the Certification Examination program. Registered CETP test proctors:

1. Receive and protect CETP testing materials. 2. Administer Certification Examinations according to written testing protocols 3. Verify the identity of certification candidates 4. Ensure that certification candidates properly complete computer-scored

test answer forms 5. Prevent unauthorized use or reproduction of testing materials 6. Monitor the testing sessions to assure the legal defensibility of the

Certification Examination program (no discrimination against a candidate) 7. Collect and forward all testing materials, including unused test packets to

Industrial Training Services for processing Test proctors should have no direct interest in the performance of any candidate for certification, but are authorized to monitor persons sitting for certification exams to ensure that they can properly complete Scantron” answer sheets and to read questions and multiple choice answers without interpretation or inflection to a candidate. Additionally, test proctors may identify candidates who, due to a lack of reading skills or other difficulty, may require accommodation (such as an orally administered certification examination). Upon prior notice to the CETP Testing


Program Administrator at ITS, arrangements and authorization for an orally administered certification examination will be made.

Information for CETP Test Proctors Individual CETP Certification Examinations are shipped in tape-sealed envelopes for each testing group. The name of the Certification Area and the test number are located on the bottom left-hand corner of the test packets so that you can verify that you have the correct tests for the certification candidate test group. A set of test proctoring instructions is sent for each test group. Key instructions include:

• The only material candidates may have on the testing session is NFPA 54 and 58 codes and the test packets.

• Proctors must validate candidate identify by examining a photo id bearing the candidate’s signature (e.g. driver’s license) before individual test packets are issued.

• All testing materials (instructions, test booklets and Scantron” answer sheets) must be placed in the test envelope and sealed in the presence of the test proctor.

• Certification candidates may be expelled from the testing session for attempting to take the test for someone else, giving or receiving assistance of any kind, using books (except NFPA 54 and 58), notes, papers, or recording devices of any kind, creating a disturbance, attempting to remove test materials or scratch paper from the testing room, or failure to follow test administrator’s (proctor) directions.

• In order for test results to be communicated to the candidate’s employer or trainer, the candidate must sign and date the Release Statement on the Scantron” answer sheet. It is the test proctor’s responsibility to make this point clear to candidates for certification.

In addition to these general examination administration instructions, proctors also receive written instructions explaining security procedures that apply to the delivery, handling and return of exams. Finally, the proctor must forward all test packets, including unused ones, to ITS using a delivery service that tracks packages. A completed, signed and dated Proctor Verification of Testing Process form must accompany the group tests. Test proctors receive the following instructions when tests are mailed:

• Instructions to Test Proctor • Test Site Procedures and Regulations • Instructions for Recording Answers • Example of correctly completed answer sheet (scan sheet)


Instructions to Test Proctor

Group # The purpose of these instructions is to address the implementation of testing, procedures. This will enable the ITS office to more effectively serve you. The success of the test administration depends on your cooperation. 1. At student sign-in to your training session, please ask for a photo

identification showing a signature. This can be a driver’s license, passport, or company photo ID. Check the signature on the 10against the signature on the sign-in sheet.

As test proctor you may dismiss an examinee from the test session and notify ITS, in writing, of the action taken for any of the following reasons:

• Attempting to take the test for someone else • Giving or receiving assistance of any kind • Using notes, books, papers of any kind, listening devices, or recording or

photographic devices (EXCEPTION: Code books NFPA #54 and 58 may be used as references while taking the exam.)

• Attempting to remove test questions and/or responses (in any format) from the testing room

• Failure to follow the test administrator’s directions • Attempting to remove scratch paper from the testing room • Creating a disturbance

The statement must be signed and dated and preferably have the name(s) and signatures of witnesses. 2. Distribute the sealed manila envelope, which contains an exam, answer

sheet, and instructions to the examinee. 3. Each exam packet contains the “Instructions for Recording Your

Answers.” Using the attached copy, review each item with the examinee(s). Please announce the following:

• Remind examinees that they are responsible for understanding and

following the direction for completing their answer sheets properly. • Examinees will receive no credit for any answers marked in the exam

booklet. • Sign the release statement on the front of the answer sheet. • Announce that any answer sheet returned without the exam booklet will

not be scored. Also the matter will be reported to the National Propane Gas Association.


• THIS IS NOT AN OPEN BOOK EXAM. (EXCEPTION: NFPA #54 AND #58 may be referenced while taking the exam.

4. After completion of the exam, the employee should insert exam and

answer sheet back into the manila envelope and seal. Verify that exam booklets are returned to you.

5. The envelope(s) should then be collected and returned to the Industrial

Training Services office for grading along with the completed Proctor Verification of Testing Process Form.

6. Mail exams to ITS within 10 days of test administration. 7. Please advise examinees that the certification process requires

completion of the written exam (Knowledge Assessment) and the hands-on certification (Skill Assessment). Book Eight does not require a hands-on certification (skill assessment)

In order to be certified, both the exam results and the completed Verification of Completion of Skill Assessment must be on file in the Industrial Training Services, Inc. office. Within thirty working days from the date the exam is received at the Industrial Training Services’ office, and provided verification of skill assessments have been received, we will issue individual exam scores and applicable certificates, patches, and wallet cards. 8. Please return all used and unused exams using a delivery service that can

track the package. Testing Department Administrator Industrial Training Services, Inc. 310 C. C. Lowry Dr. Murray, KY 42071 9. Please call our office at 270/753-2150 if you have any questions. Test Site Procedures and Regulations The proctor at each test site observes common procedures. The success of the test administration depends on your cooperation.

• Follow the test proctor’s instruction’s regarding check-in procedures, exam distribution, seating and exam return.

The test proctor is authorized to dismiss you from the test session and to report the action taken and your name to ITS for any of the following:

• Attempting to take the test for someone else • Giving or receiving assistance of any kind


• Using notes, books, papers of any kind, listening ·devices, recording or photographic devices

• Attempting to remove test questions and/or responses (in any format) from the testing room

• Failure to follow the test administrator’s directions • Attempting to remove scratch paper from the testing room • Creating a disturbance

Instructions for Recording Exam Answers A. Your answer sheet will be read by a scanner and must be completed

accurately to ensure timely and efficient processing. Where required, you must both print information in boxes and fill in or “grid” the corresponding circles. The scanner cannot interpret information that is not gridded. If you make changes, be certain to erase completely. Scanning discrepancies typically occur when examinees make light marks or do not erase unintended marks completely.

The computer-scoring process is subject to systematic, careful quality controls, including rescoring a sample of the answer sheets by hand. To assure accurate scoring, you are responsible for completing your answer sheet properly. You must:

• Use a soft lead pencil (#2) or a black or blue ink pen. Remember if using an ink pen you will not be able to erase cleanly any answer you change.

• For each question, be careful to mark the space that corresponds to the answer you have chosen for that question. Also, make sure you mark your answer in the row numbered the same as the number of the question you are answering.

• Make heavy marks, which completely fill the circle. Light or partial marks may not be read correctly by the scanner.

• Mark only one answer per question. If you mark more than one, the question will be scored as a wrong answer. • Do not skip any questions. • Erase cleanly any answer you change. • Make no stray marks anywhere on the answer sheet. • Do not bend, fold, or staple the answer sheet.


• After completing exam, insert the exam and answer sheet back in to the manila envelope, seal and return exam to the proctor/administrator. • Any answer sheet returned without the exam booklet will not be scored and the examinee will not be allowed to retest.

• It is your responsibility to make certain you understand and follow the directions for completing your answer sheet. You will receive no credit for any answers marked in the exam booklet.

B. Before you begin the exam, complete each of the following items on the

answer sheet. 1. Name of Employee. Print your last name, first name and middle initial

(as it appears on your driver’s license) one letter to a box, omitting apostrophes, hyphens, and spaces. Fill in the letters of your name by marking the appropriate letter in the column below each letter that you printed. See the attached example of a completed scan sheet.

2. Social Security Numbers. Do not use dashes or spaces to separate the

numbers. To ensure proper record keeping, your social security number is necessary. ITS does not release this information to anyone without your authorization. Write your social security number in the space provided. Completely fill in the appropriate circle in the column below each digit.

3. Test Date. Write the test date in the spaces provided. Fill in the

appropriate circle in the columns below each month, day and year. Use the following for the numbers less than 10. (01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08. 09)

4. Test Number. Write the number stamped on the front page of your exam

booklet in the spaces provided. Fill in the appropriate circle in the column below each digit.

5. Test Group. DO NOT CHANGE THE NUMBER ALREADY WRITTEN IN

THIS SPACE. This number is used by the Industrial Training Services, Inc. staff for tracking purposes. Fill in the circle in the column below each digit. If a number is not provided in the space, your instructor will give you the group number.

6. Instructor’s Name. Please PRINT your instructor’s name.

Proctor’s Name. Please PRINT your proctor’s name.


7. Address. Print clearly your company name, company street address, PO Box (if applicable) and your company’s city state, zip code and phone number. This is record purposes and not necessarily the place that the results will be mailed.

8. Release Statement. Print clearly your name and social security number.

Also, please sign the release statement on the answer sheet so that a grade report may be sent to your employer and/or instructor, if requested.

9. ITS USE ONLY. DO NOT MARK IN THIS SPACE. 10. Instructor Number. Ask your instructor or proctor to provide you with the

number. Fill in the circle in the column below each digit. If the number is not known, leave this space blank.

11. ITS USE ONLY. DO NOT MARK IN THIS SPACE. 12. Proctor Number. Ask your proctor to provide you with the number. Fill in

the circle in the column below each digit. If the number is not known, leave this space blank.

Please review the following example of the properly completed answer sheet. CETP Skills Assessment Evaluators The Role of CETP Skills Assessment Evaluators Skills Assessment Packet Skills assessments combine two important aspects of the CETP certification process-they allow candidates for certification to demonstrate required skills performance criteria, and they function as an on-the-job (OJT) training element. Skills evaluators may be propane company managers or supervisors, or contracted training consultants. However, skills evaluators should meet these qualifications: 1. Skills evaluators should be familiar with the CETP instructional material. 2. They should be familiar with the propane company’s policies and

procedures. 3. They should direct the employee-candidate to describe each task as it is

performed. 4. Evaluators should ask leading questions; pose scenarios involving

abnormal operating conditions, and use other methods to ensure that the


candidate can not only demonstrate required skills, but can apply knowledge criteria on the job as well.

5. They should assure that the candidate properly applies company-required

safety measures while performing the skills. 6. Evaluators should know which of the skills that are designated as optional

are not required under the employee’s job description and duties. 7. They should complete the documentation of skills assessments, including

the affidavit form. After the documentation is complete, they should place the designated pages in the company employee’s training file, and forward the original copy of the completed affidavit to ITS for archiving.

8. Evaluators should complete the skills assessment process within 12

months of the candidate’s certification examination and be certain that it is received by ITS before the expiration of the 12 month qualifying period.

Information for CETP Skills Evaluators As previously stated, skills assessments combine two important aspects of the CETP certification process-they allow candidates for certification to demonstrate required skills performance criteria, and they function as an on-the-job (OJT) training element. A separate page of basic instructions for the skills evaluator is sent with each skills assessment packet. Instructions for Performance-Based Skills Assessment Evaluation Packet 1. The entire Evaluation Packet should be retained in the Company’s

employee training records files. 2. After the last 2 pages of the Evaluation Packet (CETP Performance Evaluation/Employer

Record) are completed, these two pages must be photocopied. 3. The original 2 pages with the employee and evaluator signatures must be

forwarded to Industrial Training Services, Inc. as soon as possible. BUT NO LATER THAN 12 MONTHS AFTER TAKING THE CERTIFICATION TEST for the employee to receive CETP certification.

4. The photocopy of the last two pages should be retained with the

Evaluation Packet in the employee’s training file in the Company’s employee training records.

5. Follow all instructions contained in the Evaluation Packet. Each certification skills assessment has instructions for the evaluator and for the certification candidate on pages 3 and 4.


After the candidate and evaluator have read their instructions, the evaluator should proceed by identifying any of the optional skills that do not apply to the candidate, for example, railroad tank car unloading. The skills to be evaluated are in a checklist format. The certification candidate should perform the task while the evaluator verifies that each of the checklist items is correctly completed. While doing so, the evaluator should ask leading questions, pose scenarios that include abnormal operating conditions, ask the candidate to explain what is being done, and provide company-specific training and task related training where appropriate. The evaluator should check off each item and mark the task as completed when the certification candidate successfully completes it. Skills Performance Checklist Optional Skills Not Applicable to the

Employee Are Checked “Not Applicable” After each applicable task in the skills assessment packet is successfully completed, the candidate and evaluator should sign and date their respective sections of the evaluation affidavit. The evaluator must record the evaluation on the second page of Section IV, CETP Performance Evaluation/Employer Record form. Both pages of the Performance Evaluation must be completed and sent to Industrial Training Services, Inc. within 12 months of the candidate’s Certification Examination. State and Regional Association Executives and State Propane Education Council Administrators As indicated in the CETP curriculum maps, the instructional delivery system provides additional certification areas and greater flexibility in CETP offerings. Certification Area presentation times will differ from the current CETP training and certification examination timelines. Refer to the updated timelines in this guide to assist you in planning future CETP classes. CETP instructional materials are ordered from Propane Resource Catalog at 1-866-905-1075. CETP certification examinations are ordered from ITS by fax at 270/753-9807 or phone at 270/753-2150 or on-line through Castle Worldwide by going to www.cetpcertification.org. State or regional organizations may be invoiced for both training and testing materials.


Propane Marketers When propane marketers use the CETP features and processes, the program will provide the opportunity for continuing improvement of employee performance and to meet company regulatory compliance, safety, and insurance and risk management programs goals. The CETP program produces positive effects for:

• Company executives and managers • Company operations supervisors • Customer service representatives • Customer and prospective-customer sales representatives • Delivery and service personnel • Plant and dispenser operating personnel

Due to the curriculum re-design, the content is in a modular task-based format. This allows for customized employee training and continuing education, use of specific content material in targeted company safety programs and employee performance improvement programs, in addition to employee certification. CETP instructional delivery systems allow for company training customization. For example, the Basic Principles and Practices CETP E-Learning DVD has a feature that allows marketers to insert company specific policies and procedures, thus utilizing the maximum benefits of the training delivery system. Customizing Training for Entry-Level Employees CETP modules can be used to train a new office or plant employee by selecting specific modules from the curriculum maps. The same process allows for cross-training of employees as they move from one job classification to others. Continuing Education and Targeted Employee Safety Training The modular CETP curriculum makes ready identification of materials that can be used in company safety and training programs much easier. Each module covers a task performed by propane employees on a regular basis. Company executives and managers are able to use individual modules when refresher training is needed. By consulting the CETP curriculum maps, company officials can identify useful modules for safety meetings or for post-incident or post accident review.


CETP Documentation of Testing and Training CETP training and employee certifications provide documentation of regulatory and NFPA code requirements to use only qualified persons to handle, transport, and store propane. CETP documents both employee qualifications and training outcomes. In addition to employee certificates, marketers are provided test results if their employees sign the Release Statement authorizing ITS to communicate testing information to the employer and CETP instructor. Two important points should be remembered. 1. Test results and other CETP communications are directed to the address that the certification candidate enters on the Scantron” test answer sheets. If the marketer wants to receive the test results and other related CETP correspondence, the marketer must give the desired address to employees in advance of testing sessions and direct employees to enter the desired address. The certificates and patches are mailed to the address given to the ITS operator by the marketer at the time the test order is placed. 2. When employees sign the Release Statement, the employer receives a test result form, as shown below. Tests result forms indicate the items the employee missed on the certification exam. A test matrix item identifier sheet is mailed with the test results form to help the employee identify areas for review. Test Item Matrix Performance Criteria Checklist The purpose of these reports is to provide the employer with the information needed to follow up on employee training if the employer desires to do so. Additional Suggestions for Maximizing the Benefits of CETP for Marketers

1. Use the skills evaluation packet with employees in advance of CETP training or at anytime employee skills evaluation is appropriate, such as during DOT mandated hazmat employee training or re-training.

2. Compare the CETP curriculum module maps with the mandatory training requirements listed in the compliance guides in PERC’s Propane Regulatory Compliance Guide-many of the training requirements can be met and documented with CETP training.

3. Point out your commitment to CETP when negotiating contracts with insurance underwriters, suppliers and potential customers-it’s a strong point in obtaining the most favorable terms for your company.


Finally, through the use of CETP features and content, propane marketers can quickly identify how documented employee training requirements are met.


CETP Answer Key Basic Principles and Practices of Propane – Textbook ©2008 1.1 Introduction to Basic Principles and Practices of Propane

1) C 2) A

3) B 4) A

1.2 Propane Customer Applications and Customer Service

1) B 2) A 3) A 4) C 5) C 6) B 7) A 8) C

9) A 10) C 11) A 12) B 13) A 14) D 15) D

1.3 Sources and Physical Properties of Propane

1) A 2) A 3) D 4) A 5) B 6) C 7) A 8) A 9) A

10) C

11) B 12) B 13) C 14) A 15) C 16) B 17) D 18) A 19) C 20) B


1.4 Odorants and Service Interruptions

1) A 2) B 3) A 4) B 5) D

6) A 7) C 8) B 9) A

10) B

1.5 Complete and Incomplete Combustion Characteristics

1) A 2) B 3) A 4) B 5) B 6) D 7) B 8) A

9) A 10) C 11) A 12) C 13) A 14) C 15) C

1.6 Standards, Regulations, and Safety

1) C 2) A 3) D 4) C 5) A 6) A 7) B 8) B 9) B

10) A

11) A 12) B 13) D 14) A 15) B 16) A 17) A 18) A 19) A 20) D


1.7 Bulk Plants

1) C 2) D 3) A 4) A 5) B 6) D 7) B 8) C

9) D 10) D 11) A 12) B 13) B 14) A 15) B

1.8 DOT Cylinders, Propane Piping, and Residential Systems

1) D 2) C 3) A 4) D 5) A 6) B 7) D 8) A 9) C

10) A 11) A 12) B 13) B

14) C 15) B 16) D 17) A 18) C 19) D 20) A 21) B 22) B 23) D 24) A 25) C


Basic Principles and Practices of Propane Pre-Certification Exam Answer Key

1) C 2) D 3) A 4) C 5) A 6) B 7) D 8) A 9) B

10) C 11) B 12) D 13) B 14) A 15) C 16) C 17) D 18) A 19) B 20) B 21) C 22) A 23) C 24) D 25) C 26) B

27) A 28) D 29) D 30) A 31) B 32) B 33) C 34) A 35) C 36) B 37) D 38) D 39) B 40) C 41) D 42) D 43) C 44) A 45) B 46) A 47) C 48) A 49) D 50) C


Propane Delivery Operations and Cylinder Delivery·- Textbook © 2008 2.1 Introduction to Propane Delivery Operations & Cylinder Delivery

1) B 2) B 3) C

4) B

2.2 DOT Licensing and Driving Requirements

1) C 2) C 3) B 4) B 5) A

6) B 7) B 8) A 9) D

10) B

2.3 Vehicle Inspections, Identification, and Documentation

1) A 2) C 3) A 4) B 5) A

6) C 7) B 8) D 9) C

10) B

2.4 Safely Handling Hazardous Materials

1) B 2) B 3) A 4) B 5) B 6) B 7) B 8) A

9) B 10) B 11) B 12) D 13) A 14) A 15) C

* If you are only going to take Bobtail Delivery certification you do not have to study Modules 7, 8, and 9 in the Propane Delivery Operations and Cylinder Delivery. See your supervisor for instructions.


2.5 Driving Defensively and Handling Accidents and Emergencies

1) A 2) B 3) A 4) C 5) B

6) C 7) B 8) A 9) C

10) B

2.6 Vehicle Parking, Servicing, and Security

1) C 2) B 3) D 4) A 5) B

6) C 7) A 8) B 9) B

10) C

2.7 Preparing Cylinders for Filling

1) D 2) C 3) B 4) C 5) D 6) C 7) D 8) A

9) D 10) D 11) C 12) A 13) B 14) A 15) D

2.8 Filling Cylinders

1) A 2) B 3) A 4) A 5) B

6) B 7) C 8) A 9) D

10) A


2.9 Delivering Cylinders

1) A 2) C 3) D 4) C 5) A

6) B 7) A 8) A 9) B

10) B

Propane Delivery Operations and Cylinder Delivery Pre-Certification Exam Answer Key

1) B 2) D 3) A 4) D 5) B 6) B 7) C 8) B 9) D

10) A 11) D 12) B 13) A 14) C 15) B 16) A 17) D 18) C 19) B 20) A 21) A 22) C 23) D 24) B 25) A 26) A

27) A 28) A 29) B 30) C 31) B 32) C 33) D 34) A 35) A 36) C 37) C 38) D 39) C 40) C 41) D 42) C 43) B 44) A 45) A 46) B 47) A 48) B 49) D 50) C


Bobtail Delivery Operations·- Textbook © 2008 3.1 Introduction to Bobtail Delivery Operations

1) A 2) B 3) D

4) B 5) C

3.2 Bobtail Equipment and Systems

1) D 2) B 3) B 4) B 5) C

6) A 7) A 8) D 9) D

10) B

3.3 Loading Bobtails

1) D 2) A 3) A 4) C 5) B

6) A 7) C 8) D 9) B

10) A

3.4 Bobtail Inspections

1) B 2) D 3) D 4) D 5) A

6) C 7) D 8) C 9) D

10) A

3.5 Unloading Bobtails

1) A 2) D 3) B 4) A 5) A

6) A 7) B 8) C 9) D

10) B


3.6 Injecting Methanol and Evacuating Containers

1) D 2) C 3) B 4) A 5) C

6) D 7) A 8) D 9) A

10) B

Bobtail Delivery Operations Pre-Certification Exam Answer Key

1) B 2) A 3) B 4) C 5) A 6) A 7) C 8) B 9) C

10) C 11) A 12) D 13) D 14) B 15) A 16) A 17) A 18) C 19) A 20) C 21) B 22) A 23) C 24) D 25) B 26) A

27) D 28) C 29) B 30) D 31) B 32) B 33) B 34) A 35) A 36) D 37) A 38) B 39) B 40) D 41) C 42) C 43) A 44) B 45) C 46) B 47) C 48) D 49) A 50) D


CETP Answer Key Plant Operations Basic Certification © 2004 3.1 Maintaining ASME Tanks 3.1.1 Identifying Personal Protective Equipment Used During Propane Transfer Operations

1) H. possible exposure to extreme cold that can cause freeze burns to body tissue

2) E. hands and A. eyes

3) C. overly tight 4) B. safety shoes 5) D. two (2)

3.1.2 Determining the Fitness of ASME Tanks for Continued Service

1) B. stamped on the data plate 2) G. inspect 3) F. hazardous material

markings 4) A. external pressure relief

valve 5) H. internal spring-type

pressure relief valve 6) E. reducing bushing 7) C. flow capacity rating 8) D. stationary ASME tank

service valve 9) J. vapor equalizing valve

10) P. actuated liquid withdrawal excess-flow valve

11) L. your company’s policies and procedures

12) O. 250 13) M. tank manufacturer 14) I. leaking valve seat or packing

seal 15) K. removed from service 16) N. loss of pigment 17) R. protected by heavy metal

guards 18) V. 312 19) T. internal excess flow valve 20) Q. vapor-tight enclosure

3.1.3 Identifying Safe Handling Practices of Flammable and Combustible Liquids

1) F. NFPA 30 and 30A 2) I. MSDS 3) E. safety cans 4) B. 20 feet 5) A. grounding cables

6) G. movement, upset or spillage 7) H. 8 gallons 8) C. 440 pounds 9) D. cab


3.1.4 Identifying Testing Procedures for Anhydrous Ammonia (NH3) Contamination

1) D. lighter 2) J. caustic burns 3) G. brass valves and fittings 4) A. copper or brass 5) E. any part of the tank or tank

valves or your hand

6) H. distilled water 7) F. 30 8) C. blue 9) I. red

3.1.5 Identifying Procedures for Evacuating ASME Tanks at Bulk Plants or at Customer Locations

1) H. 5 2) D. exposure of liquid to skin 3) J. 25 4) C. small portable compressor 5) G. suitable lifting slings 6) A. retighten the closing cap

7) F. directed at people 8) B. multiplying the percent

volume 9) I. 10

10) E. 10 to 50

3.1.6 Identifying Procedures for Purging Propane Containers

1) E. corrosion 2) C. 15

3) F. away from people, buildings, and vehicles

3.1.7 Injecting Methanol into ASME Tanks

1) A. propane transfer hose 2) B. closed 3) Flammable: Store and transport

in fire safety rated container; use electrical grounding cable between metal containers when transferring between metal storage containers. Keep away from ignition sources. Poisonous: Wear eye and face

splash protection and protective gloves. Strong solvent: Do not leave in rubber transfer hoses for extended periods. Causes drowsiness: Do not transport in cab or passenger compartment of vehicle. If spilled on clothing, provide ventilation and change clothes as soon as possible.


3.1.8 Conducting Container Vapor Flaring Operations

1) K. combustibles 2) F. flaring 3) B. 500,000 4) N. burner adjustment

5) L. 1750 6) H. excess flow check valve 7) C. 15 8) E. valves must be closed

3.1.9 Replacing Valves & Fittings in ASME Tanks

1) B. NFPA 58 2) F. under propane pressure 3) A. dip tube lengths 4) E. wear appropriate personal

protective equipment 5) I. over-tighten

6) K. approved leak detection solution

7) D. weather cap 8) G. 80 9) J. vapor equalizing return

3.1.10 Installing Corrosion Protection for UG ASME Tanks

1) B. corrosion 2) F. coating 3) A. holidays

4) E. insulating fittings 5) C. 99

3.1.11 Applying Protective Coatings to Storage Containers

1) B. leaks 2) G. B:C rated fire extinguisher 3) D. wear appropriate PPE 4) F. brush or roller 5) A. air 6) E. read the MSDS 7) H. down drains or on the ground 8) L. read and follow company

procedures

9) N. label or tag the container 10) K. completely dry 11) P. compatible with the primer 12) I. a light color 13) M. marked 14) J. corrosion 15) O. manufacturer’s

recommendations

3.1.12 Preparing ASME Tanks for Transportation & Installation

1) D. company specific policies and procedures

2) F. leaks at all welds and fittings

3) E. 5 4) A. weather caps 5) C. purged of air


6) H. secured like other cargo transported under DOT regulations

7) G. brake lights 8) B. Tongue-mounted hydraulic

cylinder levers 9) J. Pre-trip inspection

10) N. post-trip inspection 11) M. hitch and tongue jack 12) K. defects or damage 13) L. less than 1,000 gallons 14) I. two 15) Q. Discontinue the loading

operation until repairs are made 16) O. Lifting equipment 17) P. weight 18) R. loading and unloading plan

19) W. clear of people and property 20) S. walk-through 21) U. beneath the tank 22) X. maximum lifting capacity 23) V. as close to vertical as

possible 24) T. center-of-gravity 25) Z. level and properly support 26) Y. outriggers 27) D. visually inspect 28) C. basket lift with slings or

chains 29) B. nicks and gouges 30) E. damaged end fittings 31) A. acid or caustic burns

3.1.13 Converting ASME Tanks in Ammonia Service to Propane Service

1) C. lighter 2) G. caustic burns 3) F. brass valves and fittings 4) H. ammonia

5) E. liquid level gauge and dip tube

6) D. shipping name 7) B. hazard class

3.2 Maintaining DOT Cylinders 3.2.1 Examining DOT Cylinders to Determine Their Condition and Fitness for Continued

Service

1) H. cylinder 2) T. 1,000 pounds 3) K. 420 pound 4) A. legibly marked 5) M. DT 6) F. 12 7) N. 7 8) B. 5 9) P. month

10) R. condemned cylinder

11) O. rejected cylinder 12) U. visually inspect 13) D. fire 14) D. fire 15) G. requalified 16) I. OPD 17) Q. 4 through 40-pound 18) L. triangle-shaped 19) E. secondary means


3.2.2 Evacuating DOT Cylinders

1) I. compressor 2) D. cylinder inverter 3) A. atmospheric pressure 4) K. combustibles 5) F. flaring 6) B. 500,000

7) N. burner adjustment 8) L. 1750 9) H. excess flow check valve

10) C. 15 11) E. valves must be closed

3.2.3 Purging DOT Cylinders

1) E. corrosion 2) C. 15

3) F. away from people, buildings, and vehicles

3.2.4 Replacing Valves and Fittings in DOT Cylinders

1) E. overfill prevention device (OPD)

2) H. 12 3) A. anhydrous ammonia 4) F. blue-green stain 5) D. Not try to remove/replace the

valve 6) J. 375 7) C. Never attempt to repair a

relief valve 8) I. Leaking valve seat 9) H. Reduced to 0 psig

10) J. Lean over or look directly at the valve

11) A. 25 12) D. A proper vise or restraining

equipment 13) F. Male threads 14) E. Stamped dip tube marking on

the cylinder 15) K. Float gauge from the cylinder 16) B. 375 17) C. 18) A. 19) E. 20) B. 21) D.

3.2.5 Requalifying DOT Cylinders by CGA External Visual Inspection

1) G. 12 2) D. condemned 3) H. rejected 4) C. October, 2003 and E. external

visual inspection 5) F. water-jacket pressure test 6) C. neck ring 7) F. E

8) B. condemned and scrapped 9) A. .95

10) B. condemned and scrapped 11) G. rejected 12) D. notified in writing 13) E. “CONDEMNED”


3.2.6 Preparing DOT Cylinders for Scrap

1. E. condemning 2. C. defect 3. G. rejected 4. H. a stamped series of Xs 5. D. the cylinder owner in writing 6. A. CONDEMNED 7. B. evacuated 8. F. flared 9. I. B:C fire extinguishers 10. O. 25

11. Q. personal protective equipment (PPE)

12. K. properly and safely disposed of

13. M. brass valve 14. S. below 15. L. stand to the side of the drill

hole

3.3.1 Identifying the Features of Propane Dispensing Equipment and General Operating Procedures

1. F. notify your supervisor and supplier

2. C. overfilled 3. G. protective gloves 4. A. inspected 5. E. safe 6. B. product information and

warnings 7. D. security 8. H. cylinder service valve

9. O. fuel filling hose-end valve 10. K. quick-closing 11. L. automated 12. I. shut down and secured 13. J. tare weight 14. Q. hose-end valve 15. R. protective cap 16. N. leaks

3.3.2 Inspecting DOT/ICC Cylinders Prior to Filling

1. H. cylinder 2. T. 1,000 pounds 3. K. 420 pound 4. A. legibly marked 5. M. DT 6. F. 12 7. N. 7 8. B. 5 9. P. month 10. R. condemned cylinder

11. O. rejected cylinder 12. U. visually inspect 13. D. fire 14. D. fire 15. G. requalified 16. I. OPD 17. Q. 4 through 40-pound 18. L. triangle-shaped 19. E. secondary means


3.3.3 Operating a Dispenser to Fill DOT Cylinders

1. C. visually inspected 2. B. certification decals 3. D. proper registration at zero 4. F. quick closing 5. E. sensor or trip lever 6. A. consumer information/warning 7. G. purged 8. N. propane vapor 9. K. 15

10. P. 25 11. I. overfilled 12. M. overfill prevention device 13. L. triangle 14. J. pump 15. R. June 1970 16. V. 239

3.3.4 Operating a Dispenser to Fill DOT Cylinders by Volume

1. B. fixed maximum liquid level gauge

2. J. transported in commerce 3. E. volume 4. C. visually inspected

5. G. already filled 6. A. at maximum permitted filling

level 7. D. scaled weight

3.3.5 Preparing DOT/ICC Cylinders for Transportation and Installation

1. F. overdue for periodic requalification

2. G. visually inspected 3. B. properly requalified 4. E. 5 5. C. immediately removed from

service 6. A. valve cap 7. K. easily accessed 8. L. service valves of adjacent

cylinders

9. D. labeled to indicate contents 10. I. consumer information label 11. P. purged of air 12. S. driver 13. O. metal caps or valve collars 14. Q. quick-closing coupling 15. N. leak-free 16. M. securely fastened/restrained 17. R. placarded front, rear and

sides

3.3.6 Operating a Propane Dispenser to Fill Vehicle Mounted ASME Tanks

1. F. storage tank 2. B. quick-closing 3. C. inspect 4. H. data plate 5. I. venting 6. A. fixed maximum liquid level

gauge

7. E. secured 8. G. company operating

procedures 9. D. fuel supply


3.4.1 Identifying Features and Maintenance Procedures for Bulk Storage Containers

1. G. inside the container 2. D. “Y” 3. K. cubic feet per minute (CFM) 4. I. manufacture’s date code 5. A. dial indicating temperature

gauge 6. C. temperature well 7. L. dip tube

8. B. manual shutoff valve 9. E. automatic 10. F. fusible link 11. H. corrective maintenance 12. J. good record keeping 13. M. company maintenance plan

3.4.2 Identifying the Types and Functions of Valves and Fittings Used in Bulk Plant Containers and Piping Systems

1. I. globe 2. C. snap-acting 3. G. ball valve 4. A. gate valves 5. K. back flow check 6. B. excess flow check 7. J. sight glasses

8. H. open 9. D. automatic excess flow 10. E. fusible link 11. L. NFPA 58 and US DOT 12. F. sensing line filter

3.4.3 Identifying Bulk Plant Emergency Shutdown Equipment and Periodic Examination Methods for Proper Operation

1. D. bulkheads 2. G. NFPA 58 3. C. structural integrity and

propane leaks 4. H. 20 5. A. ESVs

6. K. closing 7. F. excess flow check valves 8. B. 50 9. E. inspected

3.4.4 Examining and Maintaining Bulk Plant Hoses

1. D. hose couplings 2. C. unique identification number 3. E. replaced

4. B. removed from service

3.4.5 Maintaining Bulk Plant Pumps, Strainers and Bypass

1. F. positive displacement 2. H. 25 3. F. positive displacement 4. A. decreases 5. E. 3 6. C. lock out and tag out

7. B. strainer 8. G. flexible connectors 9. P. hydrostatic relief valves 10. O. 400 psi & L. 500 psi 11. Q. 0-400 psig


3.4.6 Maintaining Bulk Plant Compressors

1. E. pressure difference 2. C. compression ratio 3. F. replaced as an assembly 4. A. “oil-less” or “dry” 5. B. fan 6. D. 18 inches 7. D. 18 inches 8. K. larger 9. J. liquid trap

10. D. discharge relief valve 11. A. unloading 12. E. “liquid heel” 13. K. 1500 14. H. condenses 15. G. drop in pressure 16. J. one-to-four 17. I. undersized

3.4.7 Examining Bulk Plant Electrical Systems

1. J. NFPA 70 2. G. NFPA 58 3. F. article 500 4. A. licensed electrician 5. H. red 6. E. 20

7. L. rigid conduit 8. C. seal-off fixture 9. I. magnetic starter 10. B. up to code

3.4.8 Examining and Maintaining Platform Scales and Liquid Meters

1. E. weight and measures officials 2. C. known weight 3. A. “gear shift” or “adjuster” 4. G. 0-ring 5. B. 60 °F 6. D. computer register 7. F. “Proved” 8. H. three 9. N. seal

10. L. meter trouble 11. J. exchanged 12. M. strainer 13. I. propane liquid 14. K. over register 15. S. vapor eliminator 16. O. significant maintenance 17. T. 60 °F

3.4.9 Identifying Bulk Plant Security Procedures

1. C. Code Of Federal Regulation 2. G. security training 3. D. security plan 4. B. September 25, 2003 5. H. personnel security 6. J. unauthorized access

7. A. en route security 8. F. substitute 9. I. terrorists 10. K. seals 11. E. suspicious


Note: 3.1.13 is used only when appropriate to a particular company's operations. * “Identifying Personal Protective Equipment Used During Propane Transfer Operations” is a common module to all four areas of Plant basic certification and is presented by the instructor only one time.


CETP Answer Key Vapor Distribution Systems Operations © 2008 4.1.1 Using Architectural & Construction Drawings

1) D. one-foot 2) A. topographic drawing 3) E. elevation plan 4) B. schedule 5) F. isometric drawings 6) O.

7) J. 8) M. 9) L.

10) N. 11) K.

4.1.2 Determining System Load and Customer Demand Profile

1) G. pressure regulators 2) E. distribution lines 3) B. input ratings 6) H. island installed kitchen

equipment 4) A. total connected hourly load

5) D. checked for adequate capacity

4.1.3 Designing DOT Exchange and Stationary Cylinder Installations

1) E. NFPA 58 2) B. 5 3) A. 10 4) D. 50-60 5) C. stake or flag 6) F. sacrifice or ignore safety

requirements 7) J. equal to or greater than 8) B. high 9) H. low

10) D. frost line 11) F. total demand 12) A. humidity 13) E. lowest anticipated Outside

temperature

14) G. manifold two or more cylinders

15) C. one reserve cylinder 16) I. Twenty-five 17) I. manifold 18) C. dual cylinder manifold 19) E. T-check 20) D. open 21) B. POL T-blocks 22) K. extra heavyweight union and

a short pipe nipple 23) J. two-stage regulators 24) F. total gas appliance system

load

4.1.4 Designing Aboveground ASME Tank Installations

1) C. NFPA 58 2) D. applying the aggregate

capacity of all tanks

3) F. 10 4) A. safety regulations


5) E. fuel delivery and B. fire fighting

6) G. clearly stake the area 7) B. vaporization 8) D. -44 9) F. temperature

10) C. “Rule of Thumb” 11) A. total demand 12) E. effective load 13) I. temperature and L. humidity 14) N. manifold 2 or more tanks

together 15) G. frost line

16) K. gas customer profile 17) J. auxiliary vaporizing equipment 18) M. ice or frost 19) I. excess-flow valve 20) B. loop 21) E. regulator vent pipe-away 22) A. liquid transfer valve 23) J. combined internal valve with

excess-flow protection 24) F. hydrostatic relief valve 25) D. 400 to 450 26) H. forged steel fittings

4.1.5 Determining the Proper Corrosion Protection Systems for Underground ASME Tanks and Buried Distribution Lines

1) B. corrosion 2) F. coating 3) A. holidays

4) E. insulating fittings 5) C. 99

4.1.6 Designing Underground ASME Tank Installations

1) C. NFPA 58 2) D. applying the aggregate

capacity of all tanks 3) F. 10 4) A. safety regulations 5) E. fuel delivery and B. fire

fighting 6) G. clearly stake the area 7) I. greater 8) A. vaporization 9) C. wetted surface area

10) G. 120 to 1,000 11) D. early spring

12) B. drop off to zero 13) J. maximum anticipated soil frost

penetration depth 14) E. manifold two or more tanks

together 15) B. Tank B, the mounded tank 16) C. 500 17) A. frost line 18) E. gas customer profile 19) C. excess flow valve 20) B. loop 21) F. regulator vent pipe-away

4.1.7 Identifying Auxiliary Equipment Used With Propane Dispensers

1) D. regulator 2) G. vent 3) B. drip lip

4) E. orifice and seat disc 5) I. fixed piping systems 6) H. 10


7) C. 11 8) R. 10 9) L. lock-up

10) O. adjusting screw clockwise 11) S. 1.7 and 3 12) P. flow condition 13) M. freeze-up 14) K. dry and purge 15) T. methyl alcohol 16) E. 17) H. 18) C. 19) F. 20) B.

21) A. 22) D. 23) G. 24) H. two-staged pressure

regulation 25) E. 2 26) A. piping layout 27) G. appliance demand 28) D. special regulator

requirements 29) F. total Btuh demand 30) I. 5-10 31) C. two first-stage regulators in

parallel installation

4.1.8 Selecting Piping and Tubing

1) D. NFPA 58 2) A. steel 3) E. copper 4) C. flaring 5) B. 30 6) F. static electricity 7) H. 3

8) F. 0.5 9) B. polyethylene piping

10) H. 30 11) E. insulated electrical wire 12) G. 12 13) A. pressure drop 14) D. pipe sizing

4.1.9 Sizing and Selecting Vapor Meters for Gas Distribution Systems

1) I. diaphragm 2) G. cubic feet per hour (CFH) 3) C. 0.63 4) E. ½ inch water column pressure

drop 5) H. close to and greater than

6) A. temperature compensators 7) F. meter index 8) D. cubic meters 9) B. observation

10) J. meter bar assembly

4.1.10 Estimating Job Cost

1) D. job take-off and estimation plan

2) B. Btuh demand

3) A. job bid or installation proposal


4.2: Preparing and Installing Vapor System Components 4.2.1 Preparing DOT/ICC Cylinders for Transportation and Installation

1) F. overdue for periodic requalification

2) G. visually inspected 3) B. properly requalified 4) E. 5 5) C. immediately removed from

service 6) A. valve cap 7) D. labeled to indicate contents

8) I. consumer information label 9) L. driver

10) K. metal caps or valve collars 11) Q. quick closing coupling 12) N. leak-free 13) M. securely fastened/restrained 14) R. placarded front, rear and

sides

4.2.2 Preparing ASME Tanks for Transportation and Installation

1) D. company specific policies and procedures

2) F. leaks at all welds and fittings 3) E. 5 4) A. weather caps 5) C. purged of air 6) H. secured like other cargo

transported under DOT regulations

7) G. brake lights 8) B. tongue-mounted hydraulic

cylinder levers 9) J. pre-trip inspection

10) N. post-trip inspection 11) M. hitch and tongue jack 12) K. defects or damage 13) L. less than 1,000 gallons 14) I. two 15) Q. Discontinue the loading

operation until repairs are made

16) O. Lifting equipment 17) P. weight 18) R. loading and unloading plan 19) W. clear of people and properly 20) S. walk-through 21) U. beneath the tank 22) X. maximum lifting capacity 23) V. as close to vertical as

possible 24) T. center-of-gravity 25) Z. level and properly support 26) Y. outriggers 27) DD. Visually inspected 28) CC. Basket lift with slings or

chains 29) BB. Nicks and gouges 30) EE. Damaged end fittings 31) AA. Acid or caustic burns

4.2.3 Transporting Materials of Trade

1) C. materials of trade 2) H. placarding 3) B. weight of the packaging 4) J. secured to prevent damaging

movement 5) F. metal or plastic container

6) I. manufacturer’s original packaging

7) E. common name or shipping name

8) A. exceptions 9) G. 440


10) D. fines and penalties

4.2.4 Locating Underground Utilities and Services

1) J. locations of underground utilities and communication systems

2) B. damage prevention 3) H. 24 hours 4) F. colored paint 5) C. safety red 6) I. high visibility safety yellow

7) D. safety alert orange 8) G. white 9) A. safety precaution blue

10) E. provide information about septic tanks, drain fields, sprinkler systems, etc.

4.2.5 Preparing Foundations for DOT/ICC cylinders and ASME Tanks

1) E. masonry blocks 2) B. foot ring 3) H. flood zone areas 4) F. 1 to 2 5) D. masonry or concrete 6) A. saddles 7) C. 6 8) G. free of rocks and debris 9) K. 6

10) M. 18 11) J. 12 12) J. 12 13) J. 12 14) N. 4 15) J. 12 16) L. 5

4.2.6 Performing Trenching, Digging, and Backfilling Operations

1) F. components of the distribution system

2) H. One-Call service 3) J. proceed with caution 4) E. inspect the equipment

thoroughly 5) C. handlebar trencher 6) I. 2

7) D. tractor/loader/backhoe 8) B. 12 9) G. 5

10) K. 2 to 4 11) A. free of rocks and abrasives 12) L. downgraded away

4.2.7 Installing DOT/ICC Exchange or Stationary Cylinders

1) C. lifting and handling equipment 2) F. three-wire grounded 3) I. planning worksheet

4) J. manufacturer test date or requalification dates

5) A. safety requirements 6) H. 5


7) B. 10 8) B. 10 9) D. sniff the vapor

10) G. leak check

4.2.8 Installing Aboveground ASME Tanks

1) C. lifting and handling equipment 2) F. three-wire grounded 3) A. planning worksheet 4) E. 10 5) B. 5 6) D. 20 7) G. aggregate capacity

8) K. safety requirements 9) I. inspect it for any defects

10) L. six 11) J. sniff the vapor 12) H. leak check

4.2.9 Installing Underground ASME Tanks

1) C. lifting and handling equipment 2) A. grounded 3) D. 4 4) H. planning worksheet 5) B. 10 6) B. 10 7) B. 10 8) E. 20 9) N. aggregate capacity

10) K. safety requirements 11) I. inspect it for any defects 12) P. protective screen 13) J. recoat 14) O. leak check 15) L. -0.85 16) M. sniff the vapor

4.2.10 Installing Corrosion Protection Systems for Underground Tanks & Metal Distribution Lines

1) C. electrolyte (soil) 2) A. holiday 3) G. insulating 4) E. test the anode output 5) J. directly on heads or shells of

tanks

6) B. cleaned, primed, and coated 7) H. conductive adhesive 8) D. irregular consumption 9) I. touch up the coating

10) F. -0.85

4.2.11 Installing Manifold DOT Cylinders or ASME Tanks

1) G. excess flow valve 2) D. elevation 3) G. excess flow valve 4) E. excess flow protection 5) A. NFPA 58

6) H. 25 7) I. manifold 8) J. cylinder filling method 9) C. dual cylinder manifold

10) B. at the same time


11) N. pigtail 12) T. reserve cylinder 13) Q. T-check 14) L. open 15) S. POL T-blocks 16) P. Extra heavyweight union and

a short pipe nipple 17) M. two-stage regulators 18) U. Total gas appliance system

load 19) R. loop 20) O. regulator vent pipe-away 21) W. aboveground

22) CC. support post 23) AA. Liquid transfer valve 24) Z. combined internal valves with

excess-flow protection 25) V. hydrostatic relief valve 26) DD. 400 to 450 27) Y. forged steel fittings 28) X. flexible piping section 29) EE. To make a turn or change

piping direction 30) BB. Vapor loads

4.2.12 Installing Buried Distribution Lines Using Polyethylene Tubing and Mechanical Fittings

1) I. qualified 2) D. polyethylene pipe 3) H. threaded 4) C. 49 CFR 192.285 5) J. diesel fuel contamination 6) F. cut out 7) R. 6 8) T. continuously supported at all

points on well-compacted soil

9) M. bridging sleeve 10) P. snake 11) S. 10 12) K. tracer wire 13) O. stiffener under the seal ring

and under the gripping ring 14) U. anodeless riser

4.2.13 Installing Buried Distribution Lines Using Polyethylene Pipe and Heat Fusion

1) I. qualified 2) D. Polyethylene 3) G. 18 4) A. NFPA 58 5) E. distribution system installers 6) B. ASTM D2513 7) H. threaded 8) C. 49 CFR 192.285 9) J. diesel fuel contamination

10) F. cut out 11) R. 6 12) T. continuously supported at all

points on well-compacted soil 13) M. bridging sleeve 14) P. snake 15) S. 10

16) K. tracer wire 17) N. pipe manufacturer’s 18) U. 15 19) L. two-bead roll-back 20) Q. chamfer 21) O. depth gauge and cold ring

clamp 22) W. incomplete melt pattern 23) V. saddle fusion 24) Y. emery cloth 25) EE. Pipe melt pattern 26) II. grounding 27) FF. ignite the gas-in-air mixture 28) HH. Burlap or cotton 29) Z. flame resistant coveralls and

gloves


30) AA. Bell hole opening 31) X. ground 32) DD. #12 AWG copper wire 33) CC. line valves

34) GG. Static charge 35) BB. Electronically ground

4.2.14 Making Repairs or Replacements on Propane Tubing

1) C. split piece of rigid pipe 2) I. grounding 3) J. ignite the gas-in-air mixture 4) A. burlap or cotton 5) D. flame resistant coveralls and

gloves 6) E. bell hole opening

7) B. ground 8) H. # 12 AWG copper wire 9) G. line valves

10) K. static charge 11) F. Electronically ground 12) L. 1/3

4.2.15 Installing and Testing Regulators

1) H. single-stage 2) D. 5 3) F. bad weather conditions 4) I. leak-tight 5) E. before placing appliances into

gas service 6) A. bonnet cap 7) C. loop 8) J. U-shaped vent pipe away

adapter 9) B. air trap

10) G. pointed down 11) P. 11 12) S. proper installation 13) L. changeover regulators 14) N. protective cover

15) T. protected from road spray and weather

16) K. before (upstream) 17) Q. NFPA 54 18) M. purged 19) B. line pressure 20) G. regulator flow pressure test 21) A. water column manometer 22) E. test tap downstream of the

line regulator 23) H. appliances’ required input

pressures 24) C. regulator output capacity 25) I. 30 26) F. visually inspect 27) D. documented

4.2.16 Installing Copper Tubing in Distribution Systems

1) D. clamps and brackets 2) F. hard-drawn copper 3) B. outside diameter 4) C. by hand 5) I. reamer 6) A. tubing bender 7) G. lubricated

8) H. over-tighten 9) E. brass flare fittings

10) S. the flux begins to bubble 11) O. frosty 12) M. dielectric union 13) L. steel pipe casing or metal

plate strike barrier


14) J. appliance connections 15) P. cut off the flare and make a

new one 16) R. cutting burrs

17) K. newly installed branch only 18) Q. inlet of the equipment

4.2.17 Installing Steel Piping in Vapor Distribution Systems

1) E. nominal inside diameter (ID) 2) C. schedule number 3) G. cast iron 4) A. tee 5) F. reducing coupling 6) D. union 7) H. running tee 8) B. not be used 9) K. make-up

10) P. fitting allowance 11) I. tracking

12) M. pipe reamer 13) L. cutting oil 14) O. gas tight 15) J. threaded plug or cap 16) S. ten 17) R. cutting burrs 18) T. the newly installed branch

only 19) Q. inlet of the equipment

4.2.18 Installing Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing

1) D. repaired 2) E. leak testing fluid 3) B. as close to 4) A. construction drawings 5) C. immediately before 6) I. properly sized 7) F. strike protection 8) K. manufacturers’ installation

instructions 9) G. ½ inch

10) H. reducing capacity 11) J. centered 12) O. ventilated

13) N. 3 14) L. sheathing 15) Q. fireplaces 16) M. buried directly in the ground 17) P. service supply line 18) V. strike protection is installed 19) R. 10 20) U. desired outlet pressure 21) S. 30 22) W. grounding electrode 23) T. NFPA 54 (2002 edition)

4.2.19 Performing Pressure Tests on Gas Distribution Lines

1) H. the line’s normal operating pressure

2) C. carbon dioxide 3) G. 1 ½ 4) A. 10 5) D. isolated 6) K. 5

7) J. 3 psig using a 0-15 psi gauge 8) I. before 9) F. 3

10) E. pipe nipple 11) A. which portions of the piping

system were pressure tested. B. the test pressure. C. the


starting and ending times of the test. D. the customer’s name. E. the installation address. F.

the name and signature of the person performing the test.

4.2.20 Installing Vapor Meters

1) B. dust cap 2) G. two-staged regulation system 3) E. directly on the container 4) H. on a building wall immediately

downstream from the regulator outlet

5) A. freestanding 6) F. 6 7) D. water or ice

8) O. heat 9) J. 3

10) L. plumb and level in all directions

11) M. tagged and identified 12) K. touched up 13) I. regulator output pressure

4.2.21 Purging Vapor Distribution Lines and Appliances

1) G. NFPA 54 2) E. qualified gas service

personnel 3) D. purged of air 4) C. unburned propane vapor 5) H. new systems 6) A. air or inert gas 7) F. pressure tested 8) B. close all valves

9) L. combustible gas indicator 10) Q. closed or “off” 11) P. close the appliance shutoff 12) O. match 13) R. follow manufacturers’ 14) M. immediately 15) I. flow pressure 16) K. lock-up

4.2.22 Performing Gas Distribution System Leak Checks

1) A. tested for leaks (leak checked)

2) D. 100% pilot safety control valves

3) B. 3 minutes 4) F. no open pipe terminations 5) C. off 6) G. on 7) E. container service valve 8) H. one or more leaks exist in the

system

9) P. record test pressure and time for each leak check

10) J. 10 11) O. NFPA 54, Annex D 12) M. dial style (ft3) 13) I. gas leak detector 14) K. source of ignition 15) L. battery powered safety

flashlight


4.2.23 Placing Appliances into Initial Operation

1) I. leak check of the gas appliance distribution system

2) E. appliance manufacturer’s operating instructions

3) A. company policies & procedures

4) C. 2,000

5) G. burner operation 6) H. capping or plugging the

shutoff valve 7) E. appliances manufacturer’s

operating instructions

4.2.24 Documenting Vapor Distribution System Installations

1) G. leak check of the system 2) B. building inspection tag 3) E. photocopy 4) H. job cost and estimation work

sheets 5) F. gauged pressure at start of

test

6) C. description of any leaks found and repaired

7) A. follow your company’s procedures and forms

4.2.25 Communicating Safety Information to the Customer

1) D. rely on qualified personnel 2) A. demonstrate 3) C. evacuate immediately 4) H. position a body part over the

valve outlet 5) G. shut off the supply of propane

6) I. combustible material and ignition

7) B. heavier than air 8) E. document all materials,

demonstrations, etc. on an appropriate form or record


CETP Answer Key Designing & Installing Dispenser Transfer Systems © 2008 5.1.1 Determining Dispenser Application, Operating Requirements & Proper

Location

1) D. types of propane containers that will be serviced

2) A. cost-efficient delivery routing. B. reliable service. C. local jurisdictional authority approval of a fire safety analysis, or D. (obtaining & maintaining) installation permits.

3) A. 30,000 4) B. wind, seismic (earthquake)

forces, and hydrostatic test loads

5) A. Consultation with the tank manufacturer and strictly following their prescribed installation instructions. B. Knowing the prevailing local conditions with respect to earthquake potential and the effects of high winds. C. Communicating these actions to the local authority having jurisdiction during pre-installation planning.

6) Licensed electrical contractor

5.1.2 Identifying Required Dispenser Tank Valves and Fittings

1) H. NFPA 30A 2) F. float gauge 3) A. A. pressure gauge. B. J.

temperature

8) A. A manual valve located in the piping immediately downstream of the excess-flow. B. An internal valve which incorporates the excess-flow and a positive shutoff

4) C. surface area in square feet 5) G. rain caps 6) L. at least 7 feet

7) B. 1 ½ - inch

5.1.3 Identifying Dispenser Electrical System Requirements

1) C. NFPA 70, National electrical Code (NEC)

2) E. NEC Class I, Group D Divisions

3) A. Divisions 4) A. An explosion-proof electrical

motor. B. Heavy-wall conduit. C. One or more electrical unions.

D. One or more flexible connector sections. E. A switch enclosure. F. Suitable wiring junction boxes. G. A sealing fitting; the lower portion of the fitting is filled with sealing compound.

5) B. cannot function.


5.1.4 Applying Propane Pump Operating Characteristics & Selecting the Dispenser Pump

1) F. over filling small cylinders 2) D. higher volume pump 3) B. limitations of the power supply 4) A. pump manufacturer or

distributor 5) H. differential pressure 6) A. The pump’s horsepower and

revolutions per minute (rpm) requirements. B. Available electrical power supply voltage and phase.

C. The motor frame style required; how the motor is mounted and how the pump is driven by the motor.

7) G. maximum 8) J. manufacturer instructions 9) E. to make turns or bends

10) I. strainer screen size specifications.

5.1.5 Identifying Dispenser Shutdown Systems and Fire Extinguisher Requirements

1) E. control or disconnect switch 2) B. switch or circuit breaker

3) D. B:C or A:B:C rating

5.1.6 Selecting Dispenser Transfer Hose(s), Hose End Valves, Hose Safety Devices, and Adapters

1) G. quick-acting 2) A. excess-flow check valve 3) D. retain liquid on both sides of

the breakaway point 4) E. 350 psig 5) A. LP-GAS

B. PROPANE C. 350 PSI WORKING PRESSURE D. the manufacturer’s name or trademark

6) A. C. at time of installation B. H. the operating pressure of the system in which they are installed

7) A. Hose a length shall not exceed 18 feet unless approved by the authority having jurisdiction B. When not in use, hoses shall be secured

8) F. hydrostatic relief valve

5.1.7 Identifying Auxiliary Equipment Used With Propane Dispensers

1) D. welding on the ASME tank 2) E. tank manufacturer

3) A. single-beam style scales 4) F. 200 pounds


5) G. temperature compensator 6) a. Specific protection

measures set out by state or local authorities having jurisdiction. b. Site features including approaches that can be used by vehicles.

c. The type and location of propane tank(s) (aboveground, buried or mounded underground) and other dispenser components. d. Applicable company-specific standard operating procedures.

5.1.8 Identifying Metering Systems & Maintenance Procedures for Service Station Dispensers

1) D. appropriate equipment and dispenser type

2) B. pulse generator 3) A. manufacturer installation

instructions 4) F. NFPA 30A 5) E. 10 feet 6) G. vapor eliminator and A.

register 7) D. equivalent volume at 60 F 8) H. recalibrated or “proven” 9) a. erratic meter operation.

b. obvious over or under registration. c. increasingly noisy operation. d. excessively slow delivery rates

10) E. solely by opening the hose end valve on the delivery hose

11) I. measuring chamber 12) B. differential valve 13) a. a collapsed float (or a pin

hole in the float allowing it to fill with liquid). b. a worn release valve. c. a torn diaphragm or damaged valve seat in the case of the differential valve.

14) B. differential valve 15) J. final stage of the gear train

and A. register

5.1.9 Installing Propane Dispensers

1) a. Thorough analysis of operator needs and the installation site. b. Proper component selection. c. Applying a knowledge and understanding of NFPA code requirements. d Complying with local jurisdictional requirements, including any applicable permit and inspection steps or preparation of a fire safety analysis if needed. e Coordination with the site

owner or manager and any job sub- contractor(s). f Good pre-installation job planning and communication with propane company employees involved. g Application of quality work practices during all phases of the installation.

2) E. fire safety analysis 3) A. raised concrete foundations 4) G. minimize corrosion 5) C. licensed 6) B. normal operating

7) D. company standard operating procedures 5.1.10 Identifying Requirements for Dispensers with Aggregate Storage Tank Capacity Greater Than 4000 Water Gallons 1) D. the authority having jurisdiction

and local emergency responders. 2) C. emergency shutdown

3) A. 1 ½ inch and E. 1 ¼ inch 4) B. in-line ESV 5) G. July 1, 2011

5.1.11 Identifying Startup Procedures for New and Expanding LP-Gas Storage Facilities 1) A. Compliance with NFPA 58,

plus state and local regulations and company policy

B. To determine any potential problems

2) Because the transfer hose-end valve was not closed prior to the start of introducing the LP-Gas.

3) Vapor Liquid

4) Seasoning 5) False 6) False


CETP Answer Key Appliance Installation © 2001 6.1 Pressure Testing and Leak Checking Propane Piping Systems Review 1: Identifying Procedures Used to Pressure Test new Propane Distribution

Systems

1) C. Test Medium 2) F. Working 3) D. Pressure Test Gauge 4) E. 1 ½ 5) A. ½

6) G. Test Duration 7) H. ½ inch 8) B. 114.5 9) I. Most Remote Appliance

10) J. 110,000

6.1: Review II: Identifying Procedures Used to Pinpoint Propane Leaks

1) I. Corrosive 2) F. Bubble 3) L. CGI 74) A. Hydrocarbon

5) K. Flame Temperature 6) M. Gas-in-air mixture

) J. Ethyl Mercaptan

6.1: Review III: Identifying Procedures used to Purge Air, Nitrogen, or Carbon Dioxide from a Propane Distribution Systems

1) C. Purging Process 2) E. Propane Vapor

3) G. Rapid

6.1 Pressure Testing and Leak Checking Propane Piping Systems Check-Out Activity Key

1) A. Before 2) E. Required Test Period 3) D. Test Medium 4) B. 1 ½ 5) C. 10 minutes 6) F. Pressure Source 7) J. low or high 8) A. Appliances are not

9) L. 10) K. before 11) C. Prevent High Pressure

Gas 12) B. Leak Detection Solution 13) D. Non-Corrosive Subsing

Agent 14) I CGI



15) F. Carbon 16) G. Flame Temperature 17) E. Oxygen 18) H. Gas in Air 19) C. ventilate, investigate,

evaluate, and correct 20) B. frost heaving 21) D. Change in vegetation 22) H. a leak in the distribution

line 23) G. .1”

24) I. the total number of inches the water level moves on both sides of the tube

25) E. purging 26) A. close all appliance shutoff

valves 27) F. light the pilot burners on

all appliances

6.2 Controlling Propane-Air Mixtures fro Proper Combustion of PropaneReview I: Identifying the Burning Characteristics of Propane

1) E. Burner 2) H. Atmospheric 3) L. Power

4) J. Primary 5) F. Orifice

6.2: Review II: Controlling the input Rater of Propane to a Set Level (A)

A. Secondary air opening B. Orifice spud C. Mixer face D. Primary air opening E. Throat

F. Air shutter (damper) G. Gas orifice H. Burner ports

6.2: Review II: Controlling the input Rater of Propane to a Set Level (B)

1) G. air shutter 2) J. ports 3) D. venture

4) A. size of the orifice 5) I. manometer

6.2: Review III: Adjusting the Propane Burner for Proper Combustion

1) B. lift 2) F. yellow-tipped 3) G. flashback 4) J. primary

5) C. secondary 6) O. inlet 7) L. flue


6.2: Review IV: Identifying and Correcting Burner Problems

1) I. flame velocity 2) M. primary air 3) N. incomplete combustion

4) H. fluctuate 5) K. floating

6.2: Check-Out Activity Key: Controlling Propane-Air Mixtures for Proper Combustion of Propane

1) C. atmospheric burners 2) B. blue flame burner 3) E. primary 4) D. flashback 5) A. orifice 6) F. venture 7) H. spreads the heat of the

flame 8) G. fixed orifice 9) I. upstream

10) F. 1.0

11) D. equal 12) C. lifting limit 13) A. yellow-tipped 14) J. secondary 15) B. floating 16) G. incomplete 17) E. fluctuate 18) B. floating 19) K. combustion chamber

openings 20) H. primary air openings

6.3 Identifying the Fundamental Principles of Venting and Ventilation Review I: Identifying Factors Related to the Venting and Ventilation Process

1) E. carbon 2) I. water vapor 3) B. carbon monoxide 4) G. combustion air

5) H. hotter 6) D. venting 7) F. heat 8) J. dew point

6.3: Review II: Providing Air for Proper Combustion and Ventilation

1) D. 30 2) F. make-up air 3) I. return air

4) J. ¼ inch mesh 5) A. 145 6) E. 36.35

6.3: Review III: Identifying the National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54) Venting of Equipment Requirements

1) G. National Fuel Gas Code 2) B. unvented 3) N. ample 4) E. should never 5) C. after

6) K. 9 7) H. flue gases 8) L. 3 9) Q. 10


6.3: Check-Out Activity Key: Identifying the Fundamental Principles of Venting and Ventilation

1) E. venting 2) D. carbon 3) B. 920 4) G. 25 5) A. flue gases 6) I. carbon monoxide (CO) 7) H. straight 8) F. heat 9) C. lowered

10) H. 100,000

11) A. dew point 12) F. cool 13) K. 30 14) C. make-up 15) D. return 16) E. infiltration 17) G. 50 18) B. oxygen depletion 19) J. corrode 20) I. 12

6.4: Sizing and Installing Category I Appliance Venting Systems Review I: Identifying Vent Products and System Design Characteristics

1) B. metal 2) E. masonry 3) G. factory built 4) C. Type B 5) D. Type B-W 6) I. Type L 7) L. condensate drain 8) F. draft hood 9) H. vent connector

10) J. vent 11) A. vent cap 12) K. direct vent 13) K. natural draft 14) I. vent

15) F. vent height 16) N. vent connector 17) L. draft hood 18) D. terminator 19) G. multiple 20) M. connector rise 21) B. power venting 22) H. negative 23)

A. Cap B. Draft hood C. Vent D. Vent Connector

6.4: Review II: Sizing I Appliance Venting Systems

1) Complete the Statements below • 15 feet • 2 feet • 185,000 Btuh • 5 inches • 6 inches

2) Complete the Statements below 1) 17 feet 2) 2 feet 3) 200,000 4) 6 inches 5) 225,000 6) 249,000 7) 24,000 8) 2/5 9) 234,600

10) 6 inches


6.4: Review III: Identifying Approved Vent Installation Techniques

1) I. sheet metal screws 2) B. vertical 3) K. horizontal 4) L. 5 feet 5) J. vent support 6) A. 75 7) H. resistance 8) C. 1 inch 9) G. 6 inches

10) D. ¼ inch 11) A) avoid bends which

cause resistance to the flow of combustion products. B) maintain an upward pitch of at least ¼ inch to the horizontal foot from the appliance to the thermostat. C) keep horizontal runs as short as possible.

12) A) the vent system will appear neat. B) the joints will be properly sealed and supported when needed. C) the vent connector will be securely attached to the draft hood. D) vent clearance will be maintained.

13) A) if a leak develops, the flue gasses could contaminate the circulating air. B) air flow through the duct would cool the vent excessively and could alter the vent draft action.

14) The smoke will be drawn into the vent opening.

6.4: Review IV: Identifying Problems Related to Improper Venting

1) F. chronic pilot outage 2) K. water 3) H. flue gases 4) A. corrosion

5) C. 2 6) D. ¼ 7) J. carbon 8) L. blue

6.4: Check-out Activity Key: Sizing and Installing Category I Appliance Venting Systems

1) G. I 2) E. type B 3) B. type B-W vents 4) A. single-wall vent 5) C. vent height 6) D. vent connector 7) F. vent connector rise 8) F. No 9) K. 6 inch

10) E. 5 inch 11) F. No

12) C. 5 feet 13) L. 75 14) B. 6 15) H. ¼ inch 16) D. cooled below the dew

point 17) I. spillage at the draft

hood 18) A. 2 19) ¼ inch


6.5 Placing Propane utilization Equipment Into Service Review I: Testing a Propane Distribution System for Leaks and Correct Flow Capacity

1) C. appliance 2) D. drip lip 3) H. water table 4) B. downward

5) E. the open atmosphere 6) I. raising the lock-up

pressure

6.5: Review II: Placing Propane-Utilization Equipment into Service

1) F. electricity grounded 2) C. pressure &

temperature 3) A. ECO 4) I. flue gas or negative

pressure 5) B. shut off

6) J. larger 7) G. corrosion 8) K. 1). Confined space

presents a carbon monoxide hazard. 2). A potential of flammable materials exists

6.5: Check-Out Activity Key: Placing into Service Propane Utilization Equipment

1) B. 3 minutes 2) A. pressure regulator 3) H. 30 percent 4) G. appliance

manufacturer’s recommendation

5) C. energy cut-off 6) E. lighted match 7) F. unvented 8) D. improper venting

Applying Basic Electricity Principles to Service Propane Appliances © 2008

7.1.1 Identifying Basic Troubleshooting Principles

1. D. 80 2. B. change only one component at a time 3. Visually examining electrical circuits and circuit components

Testing the operating condition of an electrical circuit or circuit component

7.1.2 Identifying the Properties of Electrical Circuits

1. B. motor 2. B. control circuit 3. A. 120 4. C. 15 5. A. volts 6. C. limit the current flow in

the circuit

7. C. lamp 8. D. amperes 9. A. increases 10. B. V 11. B. 1.66 amperes

7.1.3 Applying a Systems Approach to Gas Appliance Troubleshooting

1. F. series-connected components 2. B. short circuit 3. C. series circuit 4. G. parallel circuit 5. A. source voltage 6. E. voltage drop 7. Start testing procedures in the middle of the circuit.

Move only one test lead at a time.

Problem #1 The customer's complaint is the motor does not run when all the switches are in operative position. Which component is defective? The limit switch is defective.

Circuit #1

A-B B-A C-A D-A E-A F-A

A-C B-C C-B D-B E-B F-B

A-D B-D C-D D-C E-C F-C

A-E

B-E C-E D-E E-D F-D

A-F

B-F C-F D-F E-F F-E

A-G

B-G C-G D-G E-G F-G

Test Table #1


Problem #2 The customer's complaint is the motor does not run when all the switches are in the operative position. Which component is defective? The interlock switch is defective.

Circuit #1




A-E

B-E C-E D-E E-D F-D

A-F

B-F C-F D-F E-F F-E

A-G

B-G C-G D-G E-G F-G

Test Table #2

Problem #3 The solenoid valve in circuit #2 does not operate when the switches are in the operative position.

Which component is causing the problem? The thermostat is causing the problem.

Circuit #2


A-C

B-C C-B D-B E-B F-B

A-D

B-D C-D D-C E-C F-C

A-E

B-E C-E D-E E-D F-D

A-F

B-F C-F D-F E-F F-E

A-G

B-G C-G D-G E-G F-G

Test Table #3


Problem #4 The motor in circuit #2 does not run when the switches are in the operative position. Which component is causing the problem? The limit switch is causing the problem.

Circuit #2




A-E

B-E C-E D-E E-D F-D

A-F

B-F C-F D-F E-F F-E

A-G

B-G C-G D-G E-G F-G

Test Table #4

Problem #5 The solenoid valve in circuit #3 will not operate when the switches are in the operative position. The problem is an open interlock switch. Fill in the Test Check Table indicating the presence of a voltage between each test point.

Answer:

Circuit #3


A-C

B-C C-B D-B E-B F-B

A-D

B-D C-D D-C E-C F-C

A-E

B-E C-E D-E E-D F-D

A-F

B-F C-F D-F E-F F-E

Test Table #5



7.2.1 Identifying Basic Meter and Hazard Reducing Guidelines Used in Measuring Electrical Quantities

1. C. ammeter 2. G. ohmmeter 3. O. V.O.M. or multimeter 4. H. magnetic field 5. J. 0 - 2.5 volts DC 6. Q. range switch 7. M. 30 mA 8. E. 15 volts 9. A. equal to or greater

10. L. de-energized 10a. D. live 11. P. ground 11a. R. keep 1 hand in your pocket 12. F. greater 13. N. 0 - 2.5 volts AC 14. K. 0 - 100 MA 15. B. 0 - 50 volts DC

7.2.2 Identifying Procedures for Measuring Voltage Between Two Given Points in an Electrical Circuit

1. F. listening to the customer’s description of the problem

2. E. electromotive force (EMF) or voltage

3. C. 150 3b. B. 9.3

4. G. parallel 5. I. V 6. A. voltage 7. A. voltage 8. 9. L. load 10. I. V

7.2.3 Identifying Procedures for Measuring Resistance Between Two Given Points in an Electrical Circuit

1. O. off 2. P. never 3. R. variable resistor 4. I. 23 4b. E. 52,000 4c. N. 810 5. O. off

6. C. ohm 7. J. fixed 8. F. resistance 9. G. zero ohm 10. A. R 11. P. never 12. Q. continuity 13. G. zero ohm

7.2.4 Identifying Procedures for Measuring Current Between Two Given Points in an Electrical Circuit

1. B. 1/1000 amps 2. E. 1/1,000,000 amps 3. N. input jacks 4. I. heat anticipator 5. P. blower fan 6. O. ampere

7. C. series 8. F. electrons 9. M. rate 10. K. disconnect 11. L. polarity 12. G. voltage


7.3.1 Identifying the Operating Characteristics of Common Sensing Devices 1. C. differing expansion rates

of metals exposed to heat (cold)

2. D. twisting type bimetal 3. A. rod and tube sensor 4. A. range oven thermostats

B. space heater controls 5. A. They are used in boilers. 6. D. all of the above 7. A. a photocell

C. a photo resistive sensor 8. A. An electrical rectifier

allows current to flow in essentially only one direction.

9. B. pressure, linear motion 10. A. A Bourdon tube is

elliptical in cross-sectional area.

B. A Bourdon tube is bent into a coil or circular arc.

11. B. A sail switch consists of a light plate mounted on a pivot. C. A sail switch is held in a position by a light spring or gravity.

12. B. float type C. electrical contact type

13. A. They take advantage of the electrical conductivity of liquids. C. Two probes are immersed in the liquid in the vessel with one above the other at the level at which the liquid is to be maintained.

14. G. all of the above 7.3.2 Identifying the Components and Operating Characteristics of Electronic Ignition Systems

1. b. pilot burner 2. a. increase 3. c. not field repairable 4. d. a verifiable ignition

source 5. c. lockout device 6. d. factory supplied 7. b. turn the thermostat to its

lowest position for 10 seconds, then reset

8. c. without the use of a pilot burner

9. a. flame rectification 10. d. pilot burner/main burner

11. c. rapidly heat to temperatures in excess of 2500°F

12. b. turn off the gas at the appliance shutoff valve

13. a. ignition device/gas valve 14. c. states that air and gas/air

mixtures shall not be discharged into confined spaces or near ignition sources unless precautions are taken to control hazards


7.3.3 Identifying the Components and Operating Characteristics of Wall Thermostats (Heat Only)

1. D. 40 – 90 2. B. "in series" 3. B. closed 4. B. 5 5. D. bimetal 6. B. 1 – 2 7. C. vertical-horizontal lines 8. A. yes

9. B. "fan on" 10. d. bimetal 11. b. .5 12. a. wall thermostat 13. c. small, powerful

computers 14. b. electro-mechanical

thermostats 15. d. all of the above

7.3.4 Identifying the Components and Operating Characteristics of Limit and Fan Controls

1. C. overheating 2. D. normally closed (N/C) 3. A. normally open (N/O) 4. B. 120 seconds

7.3.5 Identifying the Function and Characteristics of Draft Fans & Controls

1. b. move products of combustion to the outside atmosphere 2. c. move flue gases through the heat exchangers to the outside atmosphere 3. b. FALSE 4. a. recover “latent heat” from water vapor in the flue gases 5. a. series/gas ignition control module

7.4.1 Identifying the Operating Characteristics of Circuit Control Devices, Electromagnetic Devices & Transformers

1. M. operating 2. A. safety 3. N. interlock 4. D. limit control 5. C. rollout switch 6. F. step down 7. B. capacitor start 8. J. flue temperature limit

switch 9. E. relay 10. R. closed

11. G. open 12. G. open 13. O. 3 14. R. closed 15. R. closed 16. I. switch 17. K. 1 18. P. primary 18a.Q. secondary 18b. P. primary 18c.Q. secondary 18d. Q. secondary

7.4.2 Reading Electrical Control Circuit Diagrams Circuit Diagram Worksheet – Standing Pilot Furnace 1. A. Interlock Switch, B. Safety

Control, C. 115 V, AC 2. A. Blower Motor Transformer

(primary), B. Fan Switch or Fan Relay, C. heat rise from main burner, D. operating control

3. A. 24 V, AC, B. Limit Switch,

C. or


D. E.

4. A. , B. Thermocouple, Both (Trainer Note: Its safety

role is one of the exceptions to Rule #2, page 219.)

D. 5. A. Black, B. Violet 6. A. Red, B. Black, White, C.

White 7. A. blower motor capacitor, B.

heat exchanger, C. carbon monoxide, D. crack(s) in the heat exchanger, E. carbon monoxide level readings using an electronic CO meter

8. Interlock Switch is wired directly to contact

Circuit Diagram Worksheet – Condensing Furnace

1. System Relay 2. A.

&

B.

&

3. Exhaust Blower 4. Pressure Switch Ignition Module 5. Spark Igniter & Pilot Valve on Gas Valve 6. DC 7. No 8. Pressure Switch open 9. Open Flue Temp. Limit 10. Exhaust Pressure Switch Flue Temp, Limit Switch Rollout Switch, Limit Control Circuit Diagram Worksheet I – Heating/Cooling Packaged Unit 1. Voltage is 230 V, Single Phase 2. COMPRESSOR CRANK- CASE HEATER 3. COMPRESSOR & FAN MOTOR 4. cooling system

5. 6. CONTACTOR 7. COMB(ustion) BLOWER 8. The heating system, except that the blower motor is used to distribute warm air

and cool air.

9. 10. 11.

12. Circuit Diagram Worksheet II – Heating/Cooling Packaged Unit

1. voltage is 230V, 3 phase 2. COMBUSTION BLOWER COMPRESSOR (1 winding) FAN MOTOR (1winding) 3. BLOWER MOTOR

FAN SWITCH COMPRESSOR (1 winding) FAN MOTOR (1 winding)

4. FAN MOTOR COMPRESSOR (1 winding) FAN MOTOR (1 winding)

5. No

6. 7. COMB(ustion) BLOWER

8. 9.

10. 11. No

7.4.3 Identifying Systematic Troubleshooting Techniques and Guidelines for Gas Operated Equipment1. a. they are reminders of how the equipment is designed to operate,

and

b. the steps in the operation that must be individually examined for proper operation

2. asking a series of questions that can be answered “YES” or “NO.”



CETP Answer Key Large Industrial/Commercial Gas Fired Equipment Connection & Service – Textbook ©2000 Section 8.1 Determining Gas Supply Requirements For Large Industrial Gas-Fired Equipment Check-Out Activity Key

1) F. in excess of the peak system demand

2) H. industrial and commercial equipment

3) K. gas fuel supply system 4) A. British thermal unit 5) G. 3,500 6) C. one ccf of natural gas 7) J. one boiler horsepower 8) D. 504.1 9) E. 10.95

10) B. total system demand 11) V. document the source of your

information

12) I. gas-fired device 13) T. propane vaporizer 14) Q. direct-fired 15) M. waterbath 16) L. 0 17) S. 1400-1500 18) R. application design

engineers 19) O. 10 20) N. NFPA 58 21) U. NFPA 54 22) P. Factory Mutual Guidelines

Section 8.1 Review I

1) D. BTU input ratings 2) H. safety controls 3) E. properly set 4) K. BTU 5) L. 3,500 cu. FT./hr. 6) B. one them 7) I. 33,445.7 BTU/HR

8) a C. multiplying b C. multiplying c M. dividing

9) J. 91,502 10) A. manufacturer’s

specifications 11) F. customer’s authorized

representative’s signature

Section 8.1 Review II

1) N. propane vaporizer 2) D. pump sets 3) F. gas-fired equipment

manufacturer 4) A. large capacity indirect-fired

vaporizers 5) I. Factory Mutual Guidelines

6) G. NFPA 58 7) C. NFPA 54 8) O. 1400 to 1500 9) K. waterbath

10) B. direct-fired 11) L. 10 psi


Section 8.2 Identifying Characteristics and Functions of Valve Trains and Ignition Safety Systems Used With Large Gas-Fired Equipment Check-Out Activity Key

1) K. no gas enters or leaks 2) F. ignition safety system and

flame controls 3) M. manual shutoff valve 4) A. vent valve and H. safety shut-

off valve 5) B. pressure regulating valve 6) C. leak test tap 7) A. vent valve 8) G. burner motor/purge blower 9) L. pointing down with a wire

mesh screen 10) J. no reduction in pipe size 11) D. 2,500,000 BTU/HR 12) N. firing rate valve 13) C. pressure regulating valve 14) F. safety shut off valve 15) A. vent valve 16) D. high pressure switch 17) J. firing rate valve 18) G. test tap 19) E. manual shutoff valve 20) V. ultraviolet and infrared 21) R. the area of the other probe

22) I. positive probe to the negative probe

23) A. flame rectification 24) D. premixed pilots 25) N. correct pilot & flame rod

location 26) E. main burner 27) J. ground area 28) P. flame electrode 29) B. multiple rod grounding 30) L. pilot and main flames 31) Q. 500 32) F. IR detector 33) C. radiation saturation 34) O. 50 35) M. quartz glass 36) S. sight along the surface of the

flame cone 37) K. UV 38) G. self-checking detector 39) U. 2 to 4 microamps 40) H. pilot turndown 41) T. ultraviolet sensing tube


1) D. manual shutoff 2) G. ignition safety system 3) C. mesh screen 4) I. pressure switch 5) I. pressure switch 6) A. firing rate valve 7) E. reduction in pipe sizing 8) H. purge blower 9) A. firing rate valve

10) M. 2,500,000 BTU/HR

11) A, K 12) B, L 13) C 14) D, F, M 15) E 16) G 17) H 18) I 19) J 20) N



1) O. flame rectification 2) E. ultraviolet and infared

detectors 3) V. conductive path 4) B. positive probe 5) R. negative probe 6) T. 2000 7) D. recommended pilot location 8) J. main burner 9) F. ground area

10) I. multiple-rod grounding method 11) M. pilot and main flames

12) Q. 500 13) A. IR detector 14) H. radiation saturation 15) K. 50 16) C. quartz 17) P. black iron-sighting pipe 18) N. self-checking UV detector 19) S. 2 to 4 20) G. pilot turndown 21) U. mixed 22) L. ultraviolet sensing tube

Part B: 17) B 18) A 19) D 20) C

Section 8.3 Identifying Characteristics and Functions of Safety Controls and Burner Designs Used With Large Gas-Fired Equipment Check-Out Activity Key

1) L. controller 2) I. pressure 3) C. temperature 4) G. Pressure regulating valve 5) D. 20 6) K. Burner interlock control 7) B. Running interlocks 8) A. Firing rate control 9) N. turndown

10) F. flashback 11) H. Induced draft 12) J. Series-fuel control 13) E. Series-air 14) M. Air-fuel ratio regulator 15) E. Modulating firing 16) I. recycle 17) A. Timer cycle 18) L. prepurge 19) D. 30 to 96 seconds 20) N. Early spark termination 21) C. intermittent 22) K. interrupted

23) G. Firing rate switching 24) H. Safe start check 25) F. recycle 26) M. Lockout (safety) switch 27) J. 2 to 4 seconds 28) M. fuel 29) A. air 30) H. ignition 31) E. commercial propane 32) O. commercial butane 33) K. flammable limits 34) C. spark ignition system 35) N. flame blow-off 36) I. increasing 37) G. maximum heat 38) L. continuous 39) B. secondary 40) J. long, slender 41) P. broad 42) D. quantity of gas 43) F. 3 pipe conversion burner 44) A. upshot burner


45) C. forced-draft burner 46) E. radiant tube burner 47) Q. forced draft 48) E. intermittent 49) H. radiant 50) O. 6 to 1 51) R. flashback 52) A. displacement rods

53) K. throttle valve 54) M. multiple tube 55) B. hydrogen 56) D. line 57) G. simultaneous 58) P. makeup air system 59) C. 100 60) L. delayed mixing


1) J. controller 2) C. limit 3) E. downstream 4) H. 20 5) L. burner interlock 6) A. running interlocks 7) G. firing rate 8) B. turndown 9) F. flashback

10) I. induced draft 11) K. airflow 12) D. air-gas ratio regulator 13) F. modulating firing

14) L. programming 15) C. timer cycle 16) G. prepurge 17) J. 30 to 96 18) B. early spark termination 19) E. intermittent ignition 20) I. interrupted 21) A. firing rate switching 22) K. safe start check 23) D. recycle 24) H. lockout (safely) switch 25) N. series-air control 26) M. 2-4 seconds


1) C. fuel 2) I. air 3) L. ignition 4) E. Commercial propane 5) J. Commercial butane 6) A. Flammable limits 7) K. spark 8) G. Flame blow-off 9) P. broad

10) B. Maximum heat 11) N. continuous 12) D. secondary 13) M. Long, slender 14) F. broad 15) O. Pressure regulating valve 16) E. Forced-draft 17) G. intermittent 18) P. radiant

19) M. 6 to 1 20) A. flashback 21) J. Displacement rods 22) C. Throttle valve 23) N. Multiple tube 24) I. hydrogen 25) F. line 26) L. simultaneous 27) B. Makeup air 28) Q. 100 29) H. Delayed mixing 30) D. 3-pipe conversion 31) B. Upshot burner 32) F. Spreader burner 33) A. Natural-draft burner 34) E. Forced-draft burner 35) C. Radiant tube burner


Section 8.4 Identifying System Testing And Start-Up Procedures That Apply To Large Gas-Fired Equipment Check-Out Activity Key

1) C. unattended 2) E. Confined spaces 3) F. 1 ½ 4) A. ½

5) B. Gas supply 6) D. Gas supply is inadequate


1) F. be attended 2) C. not be discharged into

confined spaces 3) D. 1 ½

4) B. 3 5) E. ½ 6) A. 500


1) Adequate for the equipment installed.

2) Gas supply is inadequate. One or more sections of supply piping is undersized. A supply piping system regulator may not be properly sized

3) Pressure test supply piping document the pressure test(s)make sure the gas supply piping is properly sized for the

equipment make sure the regulated gas pressure to the equipment complies with manufacturer's specifications. Observe gas pressures prior to equipment start-up and through operating cycle.

4) Mark “X” for options 2-5 5) Leave the area and immediately

contact your supervisor

Curriculum Maps of CETP Certification Areas

Basic Principles and Practices of Propane – E-Learning Module 1: Introduction to Basic Principles and Practices Module 2: Propane Customer Applications and Customer Service Module 3: Sources and Physical Properties of Propane Module 4: Odorants: Gas Warning Agents and Service Interruptions Module 5: Complete and Incomplete Combustion Characteristics Module 6: Standards, Regulations and Safety Module 7: Bulk Plants Module 8: DOT/ICC Cylinders, Propane Piping and Residential Systems

Basic Principles and Practices of Propane - Textbook 1.1.1 Course Overview and Objectives 1.2.1 Residential Customer Applications 1.2.2 Commercial, Industrial, and Agriculture Customers 1.2.3 Quality Customer Relations 1.3.1 Sources and Characteristics of LP-Gases 1.3.2 Physical Properties of Propane 1.3.3 Effects of Pressure and Temperature on Propane 1.4.1 Odorants: Purpose, Characteristics, and Maintenance1.4.2 Odor Complaints, Gas Leaks, and Service Interruptions1.5.1 Combustion Characteristics of Propane1.5.2 Products of Complete and Incomplete Combustion1.5.3 Carbon Monoxide at Customer Locations1.6.1 Propane Industry Standards, Regulations, and Organizations1.6.2 Safe Working Practices and Protective Equipment1.6.3 Fire Prevention Rules and Procedures1.7.1 Common Features and Equipment1.7.2 Receiving Propane at a Bulk Plant1.7.3 Delivering Propane to Customers1.8.1 DOT/ICC Cylinders: Service Applications1.8.2 DOT/ICC Cylinders: Construction and Features1.8.3 DOT/ICC Cylinders: Inspection Regulations and Filling1.8.4 Propane Piping, Tubing, Fittings, and Residential Systems


Propane Delivery·– E-Learning Propane Delivery Operations and Cylinder Delivery Module 1: Introduction Module 2: DOT Licensing and Driving Requirements Module 3: Vehicle Inspections, Identification, and Documentation Module 4: Safely Handling Hazardous Materials Module 5: Driving Defensively and Handling Accidents and Emergencies Module 6: Parking and Garaging Propane Delivery Vehicles Module 7: Preparing Cylinders for Filling Module 8: Filling Cylinders Module 9: Delivering Cylinders Bobtail Delivery Operations Module 1: Introduction Module 2: Bobtail Equipment and Systems Module 3: Loading Bobtails Module 4: Bobtail Inspections Module 5: Unloading Bobtails Module 6: Purging and Evacuating ASME Tanks

Propane Delivery·- Textbook Propane Delivery Operations and Cylinder Delivery 2.1.1: Course Overview and Objectives2.2.1: General DOT Driver Qualifications2.2.2: Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Information2.2.3: Drug and Alcohol Awareness2.3.1: Vehicle Inspections and Maintenance2.3.2: Vehicle Identification Requirements2.3.3: Vehicle Documentation Requirements2.4.1: Methanol and Other Flammable Liquids2.4.2: Verifying Propane Odorization2.4.3: Out-Of-Gas and Leak Checks2.5.1: Maintaining Control of Your Vehicle2.5.2: Selecting the Safest Delivery Route and Protecting Property2.5.3: Handling Accidents and Emergencies2.6.1: Parking and Servicing Requirements2.6.2: Security of Propane Delivery Vehicles2.7.1: Types and Features of Cylinders, Valves and Gauges2.7.2: Inspecting Cylinders2.7.3: Purging Cylinders of Air2.7.4: Replacing Cylinder Valves2.8.1: Filling Cylinders2.8.2: Filling Vehicle-Mounted ASME Tanks2.9.1: Features and Equipment of Cylinder Delivery Vehicles2.9.2: Delivering Cylinders to Residential Customers2.9.3: Delivering Cylinders to Commercial Customers



• If you are only going to take Bobtail Delivery certification you do not have to study Modules 7, 8, and 9 in the Propane Delivery Operations

and Cylinder Delivery. See your supervisor for instructions.

Bobtail Delivery Operations 3.1.1: Course Overview and Objectives3.2.1: Bobtail Equipment and Systems3.2.2: Pumps and Associated Systems3.2.3: Meters, Hoses, and Emergency Discharge Control Equipment3.3.1: Bulk Plant Loading Systems and Equipment3.3.2: Filling a Bobtail Using a Plant Pump3.3.3: Other Loading Methods3.4.1: Walk-Around and Pre-Transfer Inspections3.4.2: Monthly, Annual, and Five-Year Inspections3.4.3: Safe Driving and Handling Emergencies3.5.1: ASME Tank Requirements3.5.2: Examining Customer Containers and Installations3.5.3: Filling Propane Storage Containers at Customer Locations3.6.1: Injecting Methanol into Containers3.6.2: Evacuation Equipment3.6.3: Evacuation Procedures


Plant Operations Basic Certification 3.1 Maintaining ASME Tanks 3.1.1 Identifying Personal Protective Equipment Used During Propane Transfer Operations 3.1.2 Determining the Fitness of ASME Tanks for Continued Service and Marketing/Identifying

ASME Tanks 3.1.3 Handling Combustible Liquids 3.1.4 Testing for Anhydrous Ammonia Contamination 3.1.5 Evacuating ASME Tanks at Bulk Plants 3.1.6 Purging ASME Tanks3.1.7 Injecting Methanol Into ASME Tanks 3.1.8 Conducting Container Vapor Flaring Operations 3.1.9 Replacing Valves & Fittings in ASME Tanks 3.1.10 Installing Corrosion Protection for UG ASME Tanks 3.1.11 Applying Protective Coatings to Storage Containers 3.1.12 Preparing ASME Tanks for Transportation & Installation 3.1.13 Converting ASME Tanks in Ammonia Service to Propane Service 3.2 Maintaining DOT Cylinders 3.2.1 Examining DOT Cylinders to Determine Their Condition and Fitness for Continued Service 3.2.2 Evacuating DOT Cylinders 3.2.3 Purging DOT Cylinders 3.2.4 Replacing Valves and Fittings in DOT Cylinders 3.2.5 Requalifying DOT Cylinders By CGA External Visual Inspection 3.2.6 Preparing DOT Cylinders for Scrap 3.3 Operating Dispensing Equipment to Fill Containers 3.3.1 Identifying the Features of Propane Dispensing Equipment and General Operating

Procedures 3.3.2 Inspecting DOT Cylinders Prior to Filling/Identifying Marking and Labeling Requirements for

DOT Cylinders 3.3.3 Operating a Dispenser to Fill DOT Cylinders By Weight Using Automated Platform Scale

Equipment 3.3.4 Operating a Dispenser to Fill DOT Cylinders Volumetrically 3.3.5 Preparing DOT Cylinders for Transportation 3.3.6 Operating a Propane Dispenser to Fill Vehicle Mounted ASME Tanks 3.4 Maintaining Bulk Plant Equipment 3.4.1 Identifying Features and Maintenance Procedures for Bulk Storage Containers 3.4.2 Identifying Types and Function of Valves & Fittings Used in Bulk Plant Containers and

Piping Systems 3.4.3 Identifying Bulk Plant Emergency Shutdown Equipment and Periodic Examination Methods

for Proper Operation 3.4.4 Examining and Maintaining Bulk Plant Hoses 3.4.5 Maintaining Bulk Plant Pumps, Strainers and Bypass Systems 3.4.6 Maintaining Bulk Plant Compressors 3.4.7 Examining Bulk Plant Electrical Systems 3.4.8 Examining and Maintaining Platform Scales and Liquid Meters 3.4.9 Identifying Bulk Plant Security Procedures Note: 3.1.13 is used only when appropriate to a particular company's operations. * "Identifying Personal Protective Equipment Used During Propane Transfer Operations" is a common module to all four areas of Plant basic certification and is presented by the instructor only one time.



Vapor Distribution Systems Operations Module Map Layout, Design and Selection of a Vapor Distribution System 4.1.1 Using Architectural & Construction Drawings 4.1.2 Determining System Load & Customer Demand 4.1.3 Designing DOT Exchange & Stationary 4.1.4 Designing Aboveground ASME Container Installations 4.1.5 Determining Proper Corrosion Protection for Buried Tanks and Piping 4.1.6 Designing UG ASME Tank Installations 4.1.7 Selecting Regulators for Distribution Systems 4.1.8 Selecting Piping & Tubing 4.1.9 Selecting Vapor Meters 4.1.10 Estimating Job Costs Preparing and Installing Vapor Distribution System Components 4.2.2 Preparing ASME Tanks for Transportation & Installation 4.2.3 Transporting Materials of Trade 4.2.4 Locating Underground Utilities & Services 4.2.5 Preparing Foundations for DOT/ICC Cylinders and ASME Tanks 4.2.6 Performing Trenching Digging and Backfilling Operations 4.2.7 Installing DOT/ICC Exchange Cylinders or Stationary Cylinders 4.2.8 Installing ASME Aboveground Tanks 4.2.9 Installing UG ASME Tanks 4.2.10 Installing Corrosion Protection Systems for Underground Tanks and Metal Distribution

Lines 4.2.11 Installing Manifold Cylinders or ASME Tanks 4.2.12 Installing Buried Distribution Lines Using PE Tubing and Fittings 4.2.13 Installing PE Piping Using Heat Fusion 4.2.14 Repairing PE Piping 4.2.15 Installing Regulators 4.2.16 Installing Copper Tubing in Distribution Systems 4.2.17 Installing Steel Piping in Distribution Systems 4.2.18 Installing Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing 4.2.19 Performing Pressure Tests on Gas Distribution Lines 4.2.20 Installing Vapor Meters 4.2.21 Purging Gas Distribution Lines 4.2.22 Performing Gas Distribution System Leak Checks 4.2.23 Placing Appliances Into Service 4.2.24 Documenting and Recordkeeping 4.2.25 Communicating Consumer Propane Information to the Customer

Transfer System Operations Module Map 5.1.1 Determining Disperser Application, Operating Requirements & Proper Location 5.1.2 Identifying Required Dispenser Tank Valves and Fittings 5.1.3 Identifying Dispenser Electrical System Requirements 5.1.4 Applying Propane Pump Operating Characteristics & Selecting the Dispenser Pump 5.1.5 Identifying Dispenser Shutdown Systems and Fire Extinguisher Requirements 5.1.6 Selecting Dispenser Transfer Hose(s), Hose End Valves, Hose Safety Devices, and

Adapters 5.1.7 Identifying Auxiliary Equipment Used With Propane Dispensers 5.1.8 Identifying Metering Systems & Maintenance Procedures For Service Station Dispensers 5.1.9 Installing Propane Dispensers 5.1.10 Identifying Requirements for Dispensers with Aggregate Storage Tank Capacity Greater

Than 4000 Water Gallons

Appliance Installation Module Map 6.1.1 Verifying Proper Container Sizing & Adequate Vapor Supply for Gas Appliances 6.1.1 Verifying Container Size & Vapor Supply 6.1.2 Verifying Adequate Piping Sizing and Pressure Regulation for Gas Appliance Systems 6.1.3 Installing Piping & Tubing 6.1.4 Pressure Testing Newly Installed Piping 6.2.1 Identifying the Burning Characteristics of Propane 6.2.2 Converting Appliances to Propane & Verifying Proper Input for High Altitude Installations 6.2.3 Identifying Gas Burner Components, Controls and Normal Operating Conditions 6.2.4 Identifying Burner Operating Problems & Verifying Proper Operation of Adjustable Primary

Air Burners 6.3.1 Standard Method for Indoor Combustion Air 6.3.2 KAIR Method for Combustion Air 6.3.3 Identifying Options for Supplying Outside Air for Combustion, Ventilation & Dilution of Flue

Gases 6.3.4 Verifying Proper Ventilation for Direct Vent Appliance 6.3.5 Verifying Proper Ventilation for High Efficiency Gas Appliances 6.4.1 Factors Related to Venting & Ventilation 6.4.2 National Fuel Gas Code Venting Requirements 6.4.3 Metallic Venting System Design Characteristics 6.4.4 Sizing Single Natural Draft or Fan-Assisted Appliance 6.4.5 Sizing Multiple Category 1 Appliance Vents 6.4.6 Identifying Approved Vent Installation Techniques 6.5.1 Purging Air & gas-Air Mixtures 6.5.2 Leak Checking New Piping in a Propane Gas Appliance Vapor Distribution System 6.5.3 Lighting Standing Pilot Appliances 6.5.4 Verifying Proper Operation of Electronic Ignition Appliances 6.5.5 Verify Proper Operation of Water Heater Controls 6.5.6 Verify Proper Regulator Operation 6.5.7 Verifying Proper Location & Installation of Vented Appliances 6.5.8 Verifying Proper Location and Installation of Appliances Designed to Operate Without Vents 6.5.9 Communicating Propane Consumer Information to the Customer & Documenting Delivery of

Consumer Information


Applying Basic Electricity Principles to Service Appliances 7.1.1 Identifying Basic Troubleshooting Principles 7.1.2 Identifying the Properties of Electrical Circuits 7.1.3 Applying a Systems Approach to Gas Appliance Troubleshooting 7.2.1 Identifying Basic Meter and Hazard Reducing Guidelines Used in Measuring Electrical

Quantities 7.2.2 Identifying Procedures for Measuring Voltage Between Two Given Points in an Electrical

Circuit 7.2.3 Identifying Procedures for Measuring Resistance Between Two Given Points in an Electrical

Circuit 7.2.4 Identifying Procedures for Measuring Current Between Two Given Points in an Electrical

Circuit 7.3.1 Identifying the Operating Characteristics of Common Sensing Devices 7.3.2 Identifying the Components and Operating Characteristics of Electronic Ignition Systems 7.3.3 Identifying the Components and Operating Characteristics of Wall Thermostats (Heat Only) 7.3.4 Identifying the Components and Operating Characteristics of Limit and Fan Controls 7.3.5 Identifying the Function and Characteristics of Draft Fans & Controls 7.4.1 Identifying the Operating Characteristics of Circuit Control Devices, Electromagnetic

Devices & Transformers 7.4.2 Reading Electrical Control Circuit Diagrams 7.4.3 Identifying Systematic Troubleshooting Techniques and Guidelines for Gas Operated

Equipment

Large Industrial/Commercial Gas Fired Equipment Connection & Service Module Map 8.1 Determining Gas Supply Requirements For Large Industrial Gas-Fired Equipment 8.2 Identifying Characteristics and Functions of Valve Trains and Ignition Safety Systems Used

With Large Gas-Fired Equipment 8.3 Identifying Characteristics and Functions of Safety Controls and Burner Designs Used With

Large Gas-Fired Equipment 8.4 Identifying System Testing And Start-Up Procedures That Apply To Large Gas-Fired

Equipment



CETP Forms The forms included in this section may be copied and used in your training and certification procedures.

2006 Certified Employee Training Program Paper and Pencil Test Order Form

DATE NEEDED BY: Group # Send order to ITS by fax: 270/753-9807 or phone: 270/753-2150 x 107

Quantity *Price Name of Test $50.00 1.0 Basic Principles & Practices (prerequisite for all certifications except 2.3)

$50.00 2.2 Operating a Bobtail to Deliver Propane (includes Delivery Basics)

$50.00 2.3 Operating a Transport to Deliver Propane (includes Basic P&P and Delivery Basics)

$50.00 2.4 Operating a Cylinder Delivery Vehicle to Deliver Propane (includes Delivery Basics)

$50.00 2.5 Operating a Truck, Tank Trailer or Tractor/Trailer to Deliver or Relocate ASME Tanks (includes Delivery Basics)

$50.00 2.2/2.4 Operating a Bobtail or Cylinder Delivery Vehicle to Deliver Propane (Combined) (includes Delivery Basics)

$50.00 3.0 Basic Plant Operations

$50.00 4.1 Layout, Design and Selection of a Vapor Distribution System

$50.00 4.2 Preparing and Installing Vapor Distribution System Components

$50.00 5.0 Transfer System Operations

$50.00 6.0 Appliance Installation (prerequisite to Appliance Service)

$50.00 7.0 Appliance Service

$50.00 8.0 Large/Commercial Equipment

$50.00 3.5 Performing Cargo Tank Product Transfers (Optional specialized certification; 3.0 prerequisite)

$50.00 3.6 Performing Railcar Product Transfers (Optional specialized certification; 3.0 prerequisite)

$50.00 3.7 Maintaining DOT Intermodal (IM) Tanks (Optional specialized certification; 3.0 prerequisite)

GAS Check Certification (Optional)

$50.00 GAS Check®

Maine Tests

$50.00 1.0 Basic Principles & Practices – Maine (with natural gas supplement)

$50.00 6.0 Appliance Installation – Maine (with natural gas supplement)

TEST PROCTOR INFORMATION (where tests will be shipped—please provide all information):

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Address: City, State ZIP:

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*NPGA Proctor ID: *tests will not be scored without a valid Proctor ID issued by NPGA/Castle. See www.npga.org for more information. Email Address:

All test orders must be prepaid with a credit card. Test orders will not be placed without all completed credit card information indicated below. Credit will be issued on card for unused tests returned within 30 days of test order date. There is a 10% restock fee for returned tests. No credit will be given for opened unused tests, damaged tests received, or tests received after 90 days of test order date. Only affiliated State Associations will be invoiced.

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*Visit www.npga.org for information on online CETP testing; online testing option is available for $40.00 each.

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