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Propane Technician

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This online course helps learners prepare to assume an entry-level job as a Propane Technician. Learners gain a basic understanding of propane industry concepts, including common tools, codes and regulations, and installation fundamentals.

Format

In-Person

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This online course helps learners prepare to assume an entry-level job as a Propane Technician. Learners gain a basic understanding of propane industry concepts, including common tools, codes and regulations, and installation fundamentals. They also build prerequisite knowledge about the role and responsibilities of a Propane Technician throughout the learning process. The scope is focused on job preparation to build awareness of fundamental concepts, with the goal of helping learners become productive contributors within the first 30 to 60 days on the job. After completing this online training, there will be lab practice and on-the-job experience that will help them continue to build advanced job-specific competencies.

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Locations

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  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Familiarity with relevant gas codes and standards.
  • Follow manufacturer guidelines and safety procedures.
  • Familiarity with Commercial Driver's License (CDL) requirements for propane transport.
  • Identify and select appropriate materials for propane systems (pipes, fittings, seals).
  • Ability to communicate technical information clearly.
  • Consider compatibility and durability.
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters47-2152.00
  • Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door49-9012.00
  • Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other49-9099.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Course)

  • Valve keys and wrenches — identify and use to shut off steam, water, or gas from pipe sections under direct supervision on an active job site.
  • Basic pipe fittings and couplings — assemble using clamps, screws, or plastic solvent following step-by-step instruction in a residential construction setting.
  • Measuring instruments such as rulers and levels — locate and mark pipe installation positions on walls and floors under journeyman guidance.
  • Hand saws and pipe cutters — cut pipe to specified lengths following supervisor-provided dimensions on a residential plumbing project.
  • Blueprint symbols and basic pipe diagrams — recognize and interpret with direct support to understand work scope before starting assigned tasks.
  • Underground water and sanitary piping components — assist with installation by digging trenches and positioning pipe sections under close supervision.
  • Safety protocols for working with torches and soldering equipment — follow established procedures to prevent injury during pipe assembly tasks.
  • Pipe threading tools and benders — operate under direct instruction to prepare pipe sections to specification on a commercial job site.
  • Work orders and material lists — read and confirm correct materials are gathered before beginning assigned pipe installation tasks.
  • Basic mathematics for pipe measurements — apply addition, subtraction, and measurement conversions to calculate cut lengths under journeyman oversight.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

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Completion Rate
88%
Placement Rate
Not reported