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Propane Vehicle Technician Safety and Fuel System Inspection Training

This course emphasizes safety while equipping technicians and support team members with the essential knowledge of propane as a vehicle fuel. Participants will learn critical safety procedures for vehicle maintenance and repair, along with proper techniques for fueling, depressurizing, defueling, and purging propane-powered vehicle fuel systems. Additionally, the course explores the unique components and functions of propane fuel systems, along with proper inspection procedures to ensure safe and efficient operation.

This on-demand e-learning course takes approximately 3 hours to complete.

Prerequisites

None

Delivery Mode

On-Demand E-Learning

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Who Should Attend?

  • Technicians who will perform basic preventive maintenance (oil changes, tire rotations, etc.) and repair on propane vehicles 
  • Technicians who will perform propane fuel system maintenance and inspections
  • All employees involved in propane fleet operations
  • Fleet or dealer service managers and supervisors
  • Corporate/agency safety managers
  • Risk management staff

Course Objectives

  • Explain the properties and characteristics of propane compared to gasoline and diesel.
  • Describe the safety procedures unique to propane vehicles.
  • Identify and describe the operation and inspection procedures for each component of a propane fuel system.
  • Recognize safety systems at a propane fueling station and implement the procedures for fueling propane-powered vehicles.
  • Explain the methods and safety practices for depressurizing, defueling, and purging propane vehicle fuel systems.

Course Outline

Module 1 Introduction
Module 2 Understanding Propane as a Vehicle Fuel
Module 3 Propane Fuel System Components and Inspection
Module 4 Propane Engine Fuel System Components and Inspection
Module 5 Propane Vehicle Fueling
Module 6 Propane Vehicle Depressurizing, Defueling and Purging

Educators

Instructional staff members of colleges, universities, private training organizations, fleets, dealers or manufacturers are not candidates for this course, but have numerous options for bringing AFVi’s training classes to their campuses or facilities. For more information, contact us at 800-510-6484.