Underground Storage Tank Operator Training

The Texas Class C UST Operator Training is designed to provide general, emergency-response training to personnel who work at underground storage tank (UST) facilities. Online Class C training, such as this course, if deemed acceptable to the facility Class B Operator, is a TCEQ-approved method of training. Facility-specific training, provided by the Class B Operator, is also required to complete the training. Upon completion of this training, the Class C Operator will receive a certificate of completion. The certificate must be signed by the Class C Operator and the Class A or B Operator must also sign the certificate confirming that facility-specific training has also been completed. The Class C Operator is a person routinely working at a UST facility, such as a gas station attendant, who is also responsible for the immediate response to a problem at an UST facility.  This individual is responsible for responding to alarms or other indications of emergencies caused by spills or releases from UST systems. This individual notifies the Class B or Class A Operator and appropriate emergency responders when necessary.  During hours of operation, at least one certified Class A, B or C UST Operator must be present at the facility.  Class C operator training must cover how to respond to an alarm or emergency.  This individual typically and at a minimum must be trained to take action as the initial response to emergencies such as: Situations posing an immediate danger or threat to the public or to the environment and that require immediate action. Alarms caused by spills or releases from a UST system. Course Description This course provides the Texas Class C UST Operator an overview of the training needed to respond to emergency conditions at UST facilities. Our Class C Operator Course and Certification provides training on the following: Introduction to a generic UST facility including the major fuel system components and emergency equipment; The roles and responsibilities of the Class A, B and C UST Operators; Emergency contact procedures; Safety awareness for employees and customers; Monitoring of the UST facility; Overfill prevention; Fire safety and introduction to fire extinguishers; Alarm panel recognition and response procedures; Fuel spill response, containment, and cleanup; and Development of site-specific emergency procedures. At the end of the course, a 10 question exam is administered and you will be required to answer 8 out of 10 questions correctly to be certified. When you pass the exam, you will be able to download your certificate of completion from the student log-in page also known as the student dashboard. Read more

Course Description This web-based course is designed to prepare prospective Class A and B Underground Storage Tank Operators to take the State of Utah Class A and B Operator Exam. This self-paced course allows the student to start and pause the training during its delivery. The course must be completed within 6 months of its start. The course utilizes visual aids and audio commentary to facilitate the efficient and comprehensive learning of the subject matter required to meet Utah?s state regulations for a UST Class A or B Operator. The training course has been approved by the State of Utah Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Environmental Response and Remediation as preparation for the Utah Class A or B Operator Exam. Topics Covered The following topics are covered in this course: Class A, B and C Operator roles, and responsibilities Overview of UST systems UST operator requirements Release detection Record keeping Release reporting, confirmation, and corrective action Learning Objectives The overall objective is to educate the prospective Class A or B operator on the State of Utah and USEPA Federal Regulations governing the operation of underground storage tanks. The course will prepare students to take the State of Utah Class A or B UST Operator Exam. Seat Time Approximately 3 hours Ask The Experts Forty years of UST expertise at your fingertips. Our professionals will be available to answer any questions that may arise during students' home study. Testing There is a quiz at the end of each lesson. Students are required to pass each quiz (at least 75% correctly answered questions) prior to advancing to the next lesson. The quizzes are designed to prepare the prospective operator for the State of Utah Class A or B Operator Exam, which must be applied for and taken separately from this course. Course Completion Upon completion of the course, a Certificate of Completion can be downloaded. Prospective operators must register with the State of Utah by completing the UST Operator Training Registration Application Form. More information is available at http://www.undergroundtanks.utah.gov/optraining.htm. Pre-Requisite None. End Of Course Instructions Congratulations! You have successfully completed the Utah UST Operator Training and Exam Preparation Course. A Certificate of Course Completion can be downloaded and printed as documentation. Ensure that your certificate contains all appropriate information per respective fields. To become certified as a Utah Class A or B UST Operator, you are required to pass the State of Utah Class A and B UST Operator Exam. Visit http://www.undergroundtanks.utah.gov/optraining.htm and complete the UST Operator Training Registration Application Form.   Read more

This online course is designed to train and certify West Virginia Class A and B Underground Storage Tank Operators. This self-paced course allows the student to start and pause the training during its delivery. The course utilizes visual aids and audio commentary to facilitate the efficient and comprehensive learning of the subject matter required to meet West Virginia state regulations for a UST Class A or B Operator. At the end of the training, a 30-question exam will be administered. You must answer 80% of the questions on the exam correctly (24 out of 30). The training course has been approved by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) as a means of gaining Class A and B Operator Certification. Read more

Course Description Our West Virginia Class C Underground Storage Tank (UST) Operator Course is approved by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP).  The course, combined with on-site training is a good way to provide training o Class C UST Operators.  Some states require on-site training.  This course provides the Class C UST Operator an overview of the training needed to respond to emergency conditions at underground storage tank (UST) facilities. The WV Class C Operator Course and Certification provides training on the following: Introduction to a generic UST facility including the major fuel system components and emergency equipment The roles and responsibilities of the Class A, B and C Operators. Site-specific emergency procedures development Emergency contact procedures Safety awareness for employees and customers Monitoring of the UST facility Overfill prevention Fire safety and introduction to fire extinguishers Alarm panel recognition and response procedures Fuel spill containment and cleanup At the end of the course, a 10 question exam is administered and you will be required to answer 8 out of 10 questions correctly to be certified. When you pass the exam, you will be able to download your certificate of completion from the student log-in page also known as the student dashboard. Requirements Of Class C Training A Class C operator is an employee and is, generally, the first line of response to events indicating emergency conditions. This individual is responsible for responding to alarms or other indications of emergencies caused by spills or releases from UST systems. This individual notifies the Class B or Class A operator and appropriate emergency responders when necessary. Not all employees of the facility are necessarily Class C operators. This individual typically and at a minimum must be trained to: Control or monitor the dispensing or sale of regulated substances, and Take action as the initial response to emergencies: Situations posing an immediate danger or threat to the public or to the environment and that require immediate action. Alarms caused by spills or releases from a UST system. Read more

Course Description Our Wisconsin Class C course is approved the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Our course, combined with on-site training is a good way to provide training to Class C UST Operators.  Some states require on-site training.  This course provides the Class C UST Operator an overview of the training needed to respond to emergency conditions at underground storage tank (UST) facilities. Our Class C Operator Course and Certification provides training on the following: Introduction to a generic UST facility including the major fuel system components and emergency equipment The roles and responsibilities of the Class A, B and C Operators. Site-specific emergency procedures development Emergency contact procedures Safety awareness for employees and customers Monitoring of the UST facility Overfill prevention Fire safety and introduction to fire extinguishers Alarm panel recognition and response procedures Fuel spill containment and cleanup Wisconsin Class C Certification & Site-Specific Instructions At the end of the course, a 10 question exam is administered and you will be required to answer 8 out of 10 questions correctly to be certified. When you pass the exam, you will be able to download your certificate of completion from the student log-in page also known as the student dashboard. Requirements Of Class C Training A Class C operator is an employee and is, generally, the first line of response to events indicating emergency conditions. This individual is responsible for responding to alarms or other indications of emergencies caused by spills or releases from UST systems. This individual notifies the Class B or Class A operator and appropriate emergency responders when necessary. Not all employees of the facility are necessarily Class C operators. This individual typically and at a minimum must be trained to: Control or monitor the dispensing or sale of regulated substances, and Take action as the initial response to emergencies: Situations posing an immediate danger or threat to the public or to the environment and that require immediate action. Alarms caused by spills or releases from a UST system. Our Wisconsin Class C Certification Course includes the Class C Underground Storage Tank Operator Site Specific Instructions (downloadable attachment), which should be completed by the Class A or B Operator for each Class C Operator to document that on-site instructions were given to the Class C Operator. Read more