UST Installation Training

Underground Storage Tank Installation Training
Today's UST Installation Practices
Course ID: WAPOL - 406
January 6-7, 2010, 10am - 3pm Pacific time (2 days; 4 hours of tuition per day)
ONLINE ONLY

Instructors: Ben Thomas, Ben Thomas Associates and Petroleum Training Solutions, Inc.

Description: This course provides a general overview of the equipment, codes, and procedures to properly install underground petroleum storage tanks. A detailed review of the all parts and equipment will be followed by applicable codes, standards and certification. Various installation procedures will then be discussed, followed by safety concerns and hazard control measures.

Introduction

Overview of parts and equipment

National references, codes and standards (PEI RP-100, API 1615)

Certification standards (ICC)

Material handling

Pre-installation inspection and testing

Excavating, Backfilling, Anchoring

Spill containment and overfill prevention

Secondary containment

Release detection

Pipes and fittings

Testing piping

Cathodic protection systems

Electrical installations

Documentation and training

Safety (API 1646)

We also offer an Underground Storage Tank INSPECTION Training to take place in January 13-14 and 20-21, 2010.

About the instructor: Ben Thomas of Petroleum Training Solutions has nearly 21 years in the petroleum storage industry helping owners inspectors and contractors understand better UST rules to improve compliance and reduce leaks. He provides numerous workshops and seminars around the United States. See www.USTtraining.org for more information.

Intended Audience: Entry level UST installers, government inspectors, UST compliance officers and state, federal and tribal employees interested in expanding their knowledge on proper UST installations.

Upon Completion: Student should gain an appreciation for the variety of equipment and the complexity of piping and ancillary equipment. Students should also increase awareness of fire control and safety measures. Student should learn about proper standards, recommended practices and other resources related to UST installations.

Course Materials: Each attendee will receive a set of PDF files containing the course proceedings and reference material at the beginning of the class.

Schedule: Each day will consist of two two-hour sessions, one running from 10am-noon, and one from 1-3pm. All times are local to Seattle, WA.

Technical information: Please see this page to make sure your computer is compatible with our web conferencing software: http://nwetc.org/dir_online.htm

Continuing Education Units: 0.7

Registration: $250 (*$195 reduced tuition is available for Native American tribes; government employees; nonprofits; students). You may register via the link below or by calling the Northwest Environmental Training Center at 206-762-1976.

Cancellation Policy: Registration fees are fully refundable up to 30 days prior to the event and 50 percent refundable (or 100% credit) thereafter up to 3 business days prior to the event. No refunds are issued for cancellations occurring less than 3 business days before the start day. Course registration fees and cancellation policy are subject to change without notice.

Disability Accommodations: To request disability accommodations, please contact us at info@nwetc.org or (206) 762-1976 at least 30 days prior to the event.

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