CPCA PETROLEUM MECHANIC TRAINING PROGRAM
Existing installer & remover
licenses were extended to March 31, 2007. In Alberta, we have adopted
the new CPCA standard
for training & certification. Manuals are available once registration is
done & fees are paid. Examinations are scheduled on an as-needed basis.
If you are a remover only, you will have to write a remover only exam through
the PTMAA. This exam will also be
available to write prior to the expiration of current licenses.
Following is an overview of the new
CPCA
model. If you have any questions, please contact any of the
APSSCA directors.
Overview of the CPCA Petroleum Mechanic
Training Program
Introduction
The CPCA
Petroleum Mechanic Training Program has been adopted by the following provinces:
Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Quebec
Steps to take for the Petroleum Mechanic Training and Certification Program
| 1. |
Fill
out the
registration form (available on A.P.S.S.C.A. and
CPCA
websites) |
| 2. |
Select
training program or challenge exam if you qualify. Training manuals will be sent to you for the home study course. |
| 3. |
Send
in payment with the registration form to the
CPCA
|
| 4. |
You
will be notified when the next course will be available (dates of exam will be
posted on the A.P.S.S.C.A. website) |
| 5. |
Examiner
will do a 2 hr. review of the course before the exam (exam and review takes
about 6 hrs.) |
| 6. |
Write
the A.P.S.S.C.A. exam and the
PTMAA
exam. |
Description of license categories overview
PMH—Petroleum
Mechanic Helper
· The
PMH license is a prerequisite for individuals that are new to the industry
(senior individuals do not need to write the PMH exam)
· Can
replace nozzles, spouts, hoses, breakaways, filters & belts
· Contain
& clean up spills and leaks
· May
assist the holder of a PM1, PM2, or PM3 license if directly supervised by the
holder of that license
PM1—Service & Maintenance (Includes Precision Testers)
· Must
have a PMH license (senior individuals do not need to write the PMH exam)
· Can
service & maintain petroleum equipment & systems
· Install
& remove dispenser & suction pumps & related systems
· Repair,
troubleshoot, test or replace mechanical, hydraulic, electrical & electronic
safety devices
· Must
be under direct supervision of a PM1 license holder in order to complete their
experience requirement for this level of certification
PM2—Underground Installations & Removals
· Must
have a PMH license (senior individuals do not need to write the PMH exam)
· Can
install, remove, alter, repair, test, service & maintain any type of underground
installation & the equipment & accessories essential to it’s operation
· Pressure
testing
· Install
& remove submersible pumps, dispensers & related systems
· Must
be under direct supervision of a PM2 license holder in order to complete their
experience requirement for this level of certification
PM3—Aboveground Installations
· Must
have a PMH license (senior individuals do not need to write the PMH exam)
· Can
install, remove, alter, repair, test, service & maintain any type of aboveground
installation & the
equipment & accessories essential to it’s operation
· Pressure
testing
· Install
& remove submersible pumps, dispensers & related systems
· Must
be under direct supervision of a PM3 license holder in order to complete their
experience requirement for this level of certification
Trade
Experience Requirements
· PM1
- Service & Maintenance = 1000 Hours
· PM2
- Underground Installations = 2000 Hours
· PM3
- Aboveground Installations = 500 Hours
Challenge
Process
Licenses
can be challenged with an affidavit for verification of trade experience signed
by a Commissioner for Oaths (fill-out Form 1 & 3, available on the
CPCA
website).
Please note: for new
individuals looking to become Petroleum Technicians, you still need to register
and fill-out all of the forms and submit them to the
CPCA
to start the process.
Training
examinations will be scheduled & coordinated through A.P.S.S.C.A. In order to
complete this, the
registration process needs to be started as soon as possible. Scheduling the
exams for the challenge process will be based on registrations and requests for
taking the exams.
Applicants are required to write the appropriate examination for the license
they are applying for.
You will also be required to pass an examination by
P.T.M.A.A. in order to
receive a license to work in Alberta. This exam is intended to be written at
the same time as the A.P.S.S.C.A. exam and will be based on Provincial
Regulations and the Alberta Fire Code.
Individuals are required to register & purchase training materials. The
Petroleum Mechanic Course Training program is based on a home study format. The
recommended hours of study are as follows:
PMH - 35
hours
PM1 - 40 hours
PM2 - 40 hours
PM3 - 40 hours
Examinations are multiple choice and a minimum passing grade of 75% is required.
Information is available by contacting A.P.S.S.C.A. online at www.apssca.com or
info@apssca.com
as well as C.P.C.A. online at
www.cpcaonline.com
Please check out the A.P.S.S.C.A. website for additional information,
registration, forms, training & examination dates.
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