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SUMMARY:PPA TEC CETP 4.1 - Installing Exterior Vapor Distribution Systems and Skills Assessment
DESCRIPTION:Primarily focuses on designing and installing the exterior portions of a vapor distribution system for both residential and small commercial markets. \nRegistration includes the following: \n• CETP 4.1 Installing Exterior Vapor Distribution Systems book \n• Exam \nCourse objectives include: \n• Properly determine an effective system load. \n• Identify factors affecting selection of a properly-sized container. \n• Select and install an appropriate container for a vapor distribution system. \n• Identify requirements for establishing a container location. \n• Identify how to properly select\, size\, and install pipe and tubing for a vapor distribution system. \n• Explain how to analyze and prevent corrosion. \n• Identify the steps to sizing\, selecting\, and installing regulators. \n• Describe how to properly select and install a vapor meter. \n• Discuss primary special installations that correspond with a vapor distribution system. \nRequirements for Certification include the following: \n• Prerequisite: 1.0 BP&P Certification completed within 12 months of passing the exam \n• Passing score on 4.1 Design & Install VDS exam \n• Completed 4.1 Design & Install VDS Skills Assessment returned to testing center within 12 months of passing the exam \nIndividuals will complete the skills assessment to complete the final action required in order to receive the certification. To learn more about the required skills assessment\, please click here \nSkills Assessment Topics Will Include: \n\nSection 1: Design Vapor Distribution Systems: Containers and Lines\nSection 2: Design Vapor Distribution Systems: Regulators and Meters\nSection 3: Prepare System Components for Transport\nSection 4: Install Containers\nSection 5: Install Lines\nSection 6: Install Regulators and Meters\nSection 7: Container to Container Transfers and Systems Tests\n\nClass will not be held on Saturday\, Sunday\, or Monday (Labor Day Holiday). \nOur Instructor: Eric Leskinen is veteran of the industry. Eric has over 30 years of experience with career progression from field operations to corporate direction. He has designed\, managed\, and executed safety training and compliance programs for multi-state companies with up to 1\,100 employees. As a true compliance and safety specialist\, his background and skill set is invaluable to propane marketers. \nHotel Accommodations \nPPATEC is pleased to partner with local hotels that are in close proximity to our primary training venues. Our hotel partners offer student discounted rates on overnight accommodations. Please see the link below to visit our hotel partners page. \nClick Here for Hotel Partners \n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Item Name\nExpires\nPricing\n\n\n\n\nMember Ticket – Discounted price is for PPA members and PPATEC members.\nSep 26\, 2025\n\n\n$880.00\n\n\n\nNon-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for companies/individuals who are not currently PPA members or PPATEC members.\nSep 26\, 2025\n\n\n$1\,100.00
URL:https://aprresources.com/event/ppa-tec-cetp-4-1-installing-exterior-vapor-distribution-systems-and-skills-assessment/
LOCATION:PPA Technical Education Center\, 10107 Jonestown Road\, Grantville\, PA\, 17028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:PPA TEC CETP 4.2 - Placing Vapor Distribution Systems and Appliances into Service and Skills Assessment
DESCRIPTION:Primarily focuses on the interior portions of the piping system and on the checks and tests required when installing new piping and regulators or restoring service to an existing vapor distribution system. \nRegistration includes the following: \n• CETP 4.2 Placing Vapor Distribution Systems & Appliances into Service \n• Exam \nCourse objectives include: \n• Identify the different vapor distribution system and appliance checks and tests and recognize the steps to perform \nthem. \n• Explain the general procedure for placing a vapor distribution system into operation and when to make the final \nconnection to turn on the system. \n• Identify how to validate container\, pipe and tubing\, regulator\, and vapor meter installations. \n• Understand the importance of proper venting\, combustion air\, and purging. \n• Identify appliance controls and safety devices and understand their purpose. \n• Understand the basic characteristics of burning propane to include the components of a burner\, air adjustments\, and flame abnormalities. \n• Understand the importance of communicating customer safety information. \nRequirements for Certification include the following: \n• Prerequisite: 1.0 BP&P Certification completed within 12 months of passing the exam \n• Passing score on 4.2 Placing VDS and Appliances into Operation exam \n• Completed 4.2 Placing VDS and Appliances \nIndividuals will be able to take the skills assessment to complete the final action required in order to receive the certification. To learn more about the required skills assessment\, please click here \nSkills Assessment Topics Will Include: \n\nSection 1: Vapor Distribution System Installations\nSection 2: Identify Appliances in Vapor Distribution Systems\nSection 3: Identify Venting Requirements and Validate Combustion Air Requirements\nSection 4: Perform a Leak Check\nSection 5: Purge Air from a Piping System\nSection 6: Perform Appliance Startup\nSection 7: Identify Appliance Controls and Safety Devices and Perform a Spillage Test\nSection 8: Identify Burning Characteristics of Propane\nSection 9: Explain Company Policies and Procedures Related to an Uncontrolled Release of Propane\n\nClass will not be held on Saturday or Sunday. \nOur Instructor: Eric Leskinen is veteran of the industry. Eric has over 30 years of experience with career progression from field operations to corporate direction. He has designed\, managed\, and executed safety training and compliance programs for multi-state companies with up to 1\,100 employees. As a true compliance and safety specialist\, his background and skill set is invaluable to propane marketers. \nHotel Accommodations \nPPATEC is pleased to partner with local hotels that are in close proximity to our primary training venues. Our hotel partners offer student discounted rates on overnight accommodations. Please see the link below to visit our hotel partners page. \nClick Here for Hotel Partners \n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Item Name\nExpires\nPricing\n\n\n\n\nMember Ticket – Discounted price is for PPA members and PPATEC members.\nOct 06\, 2025\n\n\n$880.00\n\n\n\nNon-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for companies/individuals who are not currently PPA members or PPATEC members.\nOct 06\, 2025\n\n\n$1\,100.00
URL:https://aprresources.com/event/ppa-tec-cetp-4-2-placing-vapor-distribution-systems-and-appliances-into-service-and-skills-assessment/
LOCATION:PPA Technical Education Center\, 10107 Jonestown Road\, Grantville\, PA\, 17028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:PPA TEC CETP 4.3 - Installing Appliances and Interior Vapor Distribution Systems and Skills Assessment
DESCRIPTION:Installing Appliances and Interior Vapor Distribution Systems focuses primarily on the procedure of designing and installing a vapor distribution system. This course addresses the different techniques and procedures for designing and installing vapor distribution systems as well as proper validation of installation to include the appliance and venting system. \nRegistration includes the following: \n\nBook: CETP 4.3 Installing Appliances and Interior Vapor Distribution Systems (2019 Edition)\nExam\nLunch\n\nCOURSE OBJECTIVES: Students who complete this course successfully will progressively be able to: \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify Types of Gas Appliances\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVerify Appliance Location Requirements\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVerify Appliance Selection\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCalculate Air for Gas Appliances: Using the Standard\, Alternative or Kair Methods\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupply Additional Combustion Air\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify Types of Venting Systems\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify Natural Draft System Materials and Components\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSize Natural Draft Systems for a Single Appliance\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDesign Natural Draft Venting Systems\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify Mechanical Draft Venting Systems\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify BTU Load and Verify Regulator Requirements in the System\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand Gas Pressure and Volume in the Interior Piping System\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify Piping Considerations in the Interior Piping System\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSize Gas Piping in the Interior Piping Systems\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConvert Gas Appliances\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdd Gas Appliances\nInstall Natural Draft Systems\nInstall Mechanical and Direct Vent Systems\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify General Procedures for Interior Piping Installation\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify General Requirements for CSST Installation\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify General Requirements for Pressure Testing\n\n\n\n\n\nRequirements for Certification include the following: \n\nPrerequisite: 1.0 BP&P Certification\nPassing score on 4.3 Installing Appliances and Interior Vapor Distribution Systems exam\nComplete 4.3 Installing Appliances and Interior Vapor Distribution Systems Skills Assessment within 12 months of passing the exam\n\nIndividuals will be able to take the skills assessment to complete the final action required in order to receive the certification. To learn more about the required skills assessment\, please click here \nSkills Assessment Topics Will Include: \n\nSection 1: Design Considerations for Gas Appliances\nSection 2: Designing Venting Systems\nSection 3: Design of Interior Vapor Distribution Systems\nSection 4: Installing Appliances\nSection 5: Installing Venting Systems\nSection 6: Installation of Interior Vapor Distribution System\n\nOur Instructor: Eric Leskinen is veteran of the industry. Eric has over 30 years of experience with career progression from field operations to corporate direction. He has designed\, managed\, and executed safety training and compliance programs for multi-state companies with up to 1\,100 employees. As a true compliance and safety specialist\, his background and skill set is invaluable to propane marketers. \nHotel Accommodations \nPPATEC is pleased to partner with local hotels that are in close proximity to our primary training venues. Our hotel partners offer student discounted rates on overnight accommodations. Please see the link below to visit our hotel partners page. \nClick Here for Hotel Partners \n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Item Name\nExpires\nPricing\n\n\n\n\nMember Ticket – Discounted price is for PPA members and PPATEC members.\nOct 10\, 2025\n\n\n$880.00\n\n\n\nNon-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for companies/individuals who are not currently PPA members or PPATEC members.\nOct 10\, 2025\n\n\n$1\,100.00
URL:https://aprresources.com/event/ppa-tec-cetp-4-3-installing-appliances-and-interior-vapor-distribution-systems-and-skills-assessment/
LOCATION:PPA Technical Education Center\, 10107 Jonestown Road\, Grantville\, PA\, 17028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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