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PEP 1.0 - Introduction to Propane

R. E. Michel Company - Glen Burnie
May, 11 2026 - May, 12 2026 at 8:30 am
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Introduction to the Propane Industry
Fundamentals of Propane
Handling Propane Leaks
*Uncontrolled Release of Propane
Consumer Safety Education
*Consumer Safety Education: Residential & Commercial
Propane Personal Safety
Hazardous Material Training
*OSHA Hazardous Communication
*DOT Hazmat Training Introduction
Inspect Commercial Motor Vehicle Chassis
*Conduct Pre and Post Trip Vehicle Inspection







Note: This course is a prerequisite for all other courses offered by PEP. 





Starts at 8:30 am and ends at 5:00 pm.

Dates: May 11-12



 



Location: R.E. Michel Company - 1 Skywater Way, Glen Burnie, MD 21060

Purchase Member
$ 200.00

PEP Bobtail

Tri-Gas & Oil
May, 13 2026 - May, 14 2026 at 8:30 am
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Prerequisite: Completion of PEP 1.0: Introduction to Propane is required before enrolling in this course.



Inspect Commercial Motor Vehicle 
*Conduct Pre- & Post-trip Vehicle Chassis Inspections
*Inspect Bobtail Components
Load Bobtails
*Preparing to Load a Bobtail
*Loading Bobtails with a liquid Pump
*Loading Bobtails through a Plant Vapor Compressor
*Loading Bobtails through an Auxiliary Pump Inlet Connection
Conducting an Exterior Customer Site Assessment
*Introduction to Conducting a Customer Site Assessment
*Delivery Truck Hazard Assessment
*Location Requirements: DOT& ASME Stationary Containers up to 2000 Gallon
Water Capacity
Propane Container Pre-Fill
*Inspect Stationary Containers up to 2000 Gallon Water Capacity
Filling Customer Containers
*Filling Customer Containers Using a Bobtail

Starts at 8:30 am and ends at 5:00 pm.

Dates: May 13-14

Location: Tri-Gas & Oil: 4948 Williamsburg Road, Hurlock, MD 21643

Purchase Member
$ 225.00

PEP Electives

Tri-Gas & Oil
May, 15 2026 at 8:30 am
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Prerequisite: Completion of PEP 1.0: Introduction to Propane is required before enrolling in this course.



Restoring Service after an Interruption of Service 
Measuring Pressure
Testing Gas Piping
*Pressure Testing New Gas Piping
*Introduction to Leak Checks
*Leak Check - High Pressure Method
*Leak Check - Intermediate-Pressure Method
*Leak Check - Low-Pressure Method
*Leak Check - Using a Vapor Meter
*Troubleshooting Propane Leaks
Lighting Appliance Pilots
*Residential & Small Commercial

Starts at 8:30 am and ends at 5:00 pm.

Date: May 15

Location: Tri-Gas & Oil: 4948 Williamsburg Road, Hurlock, MD 21643

Purchase Member
$ 150.00

PEP 4.2 - Placing Vapor Distribution Systems & Appliance Into Operation

Tri-Gas & Oil
June, 1 2026 - June, 3 2026 at 8:30 am
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Prerequisite: Completion of PEP 1.0: Introduction to Propane is required before enrolling in this course.





- Testing Gas Piping 


- Conducting a New System Interior Site Assessment


Validating Gas Appliances, Appliance Venting, Appliance Combustion Air, and Gas Piping


- Purging Gas Piping Systems


- Lighting Appliance Pilots


- Conducting Gas System Perforance Testing


- New Gas Appliance Startup


- Operational Safety Inspection


- Identifying Proper Appliance Burner Operation 
Starts at 8:30 am and ends at 5:00 pm.

Dates: June 1-3

Location: Tri-Gas & Oil - 4948 Williamsburg Road, Hurlock, MD 21643

Purchase Member
$ 200.00

CETP 3.6 Performing Railcar Product Transfers

Tri-Gas & Oil
June, 4 2026 at 8:30 am
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Prerequisite: Completion of PEP 1.0: Introduction to Propane is required before enrolling in this course.



Identifying the hazards associated with handling and transferring propane and the appropriate personal protective equipment; explaining railcar documentation, condition requirements and spotting procedures; identifying bulk plant railcar unloading systems and components; verifying the presence of odorant; unloading a railcar using the plant compressor; loading a railcar; identifying railcar security procedures.

Starts at 8:30 am and ends at 5:00 pm.
Purchase Member
$ 125.00

Basic Propane for Front Office Personnel

Tri-Gas & Oil
June, 5 2026 at 8:30 am
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Prerequisite: Completion of PEP 1.0: Introduction to Propane is required before enrolling in this course.



This class is a scaled down version of CETP Basic Principles and Practices designed for office personnel and customer service representatives not working directly in the field. Topics will include: propane safety, customer service, and properly routing out-of-gas and odor-of-gas complaints.

Starts at 8:30 am and ends at 5:00 pm.

Date: June 5

Location: en Burnie, MD 21060
PEP Bobtail Tri-Gas & Oil: 4948 Williamsburg Road, Hurlock, MD 21643

Purchase Member
$ 125.00