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Virginia UST Class A/B Operator Training
Virginia UST Class A/B Operator Training
Product Description
Virginia A/B operator training:
Virginia’s Underground Storage Tank (UST) A/B operator training is a comprehensive program designed to ensure that operators are well-equipped to manage UST systems in compliance with state and federal regulations.
This training, approved by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), covers essential topics such as spill and leak prevention, emergency response, and routine inspection procedures.
The course is available online, making it accessible and convenient for operators to complete at their own pace.
Upon completion, operators receive certification, which is necessary for maintaining compliance and ensuring the safe operation of UST facilities. This training plays a crucial role in protecting the environment and public health by preventing contamination from UST system failures.
Virginia’s Underground Storage Tank (UST) A/B operator training is a comprehensive program designed to ensure that operators are well-equipped to manage UST systems in compliance with state and federal regulations.
This training, approved by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), covers essential topics such as spill and leak prevention, emergency response, and routine inspection procedures.
The course is available online, making it accessible and convenient for operators to complete at their own pace.
Upon completion, operators receive certification, which is necessary for maintaining compliance and ensuring the safe operation of UST facilities. This training plays a crucial role in protecting the environment and public health by preventing contamination from UST system failures.
Virginia A/B operator training:
Virginia’s Underground Storage Tank (UST) A/B operator training is a comprehensive program designed to ensure that operators are well-prepared to manage UST systems in compliance with both state and federal regulations. This training, approved by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), covers essential topics such as spill and leak prevention, emergency response, and routine inspection procedures.
The goal is to equip operators with the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent environmental contamination and ensure the safe operation of UST facilities. By understanding the roles and responsibilities of Class A, B, and C operators, participants can effectively manage their UST systems and respond appropriately to any issues that may arise.
Virginia’s Underground Storage Tank (UST) A/B operator training is a comprehensive program designed to ensure that operators are well-prepared to manage UST systems in compliance with both state and federal regulations. This training, approved by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), covers essential topics such as spill and leak prevention, emergency response, and routine inspection procedures.
The goal is to equip operators with the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent environmental contamination and ensure the safe operation of UST facilities. By understanding the roles and responsibilities of Class A, B, and C operators, participants can effectively manage their UST systems and respond appropriately to any issues that may arise.
The training is conveniently available online, allowing operators to complete it at their own pace. This flexibility is particularly beneficial for those with busy schedules, as they can start, stop, and resume the course as needed. The course typically takes a few hours to complete and includes an exam to test the operators’ understanding of the material.
Upon successful completion, operators receive a certification that is required for compliance with Virginia’s UST regulations. This certification process not only ensures that operators are knowledgeable but also holds them accountable for maintaining their UST systems in accordance with regulatory standards.
Overall, Virginia’s UST A/B operator training plays a crucial role in protecting the environment and public health. By promoting the responsible management of underground storage tanks, the program helps prevent leaks and spills that could contaminate soil and groundwater. This proactive approach to UST management underscores Virginia’s commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable practices.
All of PASS’ UST operator training courses meet and exceed the federal requirements for UST operator training and are offered through our in-house designed and built Learning Management System (LMS). PASS’ state-specific A/B training courses are custom tailored to meet state requirements, and are accepted by more states than any other training provider. Our courses are available on demand, 24/7 and are accessible from any internet-connected computer, tablet, or phone. The student can complete an entire course in a single session or take the course in segments. The training may be stopped and restarted, allowing for maximum schedule flexibility. PASS also does not impose time restrictions on course access, so students may take as much time as they need to complete their training.
PASS’ UST operator training course content is divided into chapters. Each chapter utilizes a combination of text, images, and narration, providing a multi-faceted learning experience for diverse learning styles. Each chapter is followed by a quiz. If the student answers a quiz question incorrectly, the application automatically redirects the student to the correct course information. The student is then given another opportunity to answer the quiz question. This reflexive quizzing model ensures comprehension of the course material and reinforces learner retention.
In addition to the quizzes, the UST Class A/B operator training course includes a final exam, 80% of which must be answered correctly in order to print a certificate. The trainee can complete the entire course in a single session (approximately 4 hours plus exam time) or take the course in segments.
- Final Exam
- Yes
- Final Exam Passing Score
- 80%
- Certificate
- Yes
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- Regulated By
- Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, Spill Response, and Remediation →
Operator Overview Chapter 1
This first chapter discusses one of the most critical components of any facility: the personnel. Both the EPA and each state has regulations for operator duties and training. This chapter explains the different roles. Stations are expensive to run and maintain. It is not just as simple as distributing product, selling sodas and collecting money.
System and Components Chapter 2
This chapter gives a thumbnail description of the mechanics of a facility. It is extremely important for station personnel to know the components of a station, and how it operates. Many points addressed in this training also will examine environmental issues. Throughout the training are documents to download. These will help station operators perform their duties.
Release Detection Chapter 3
While every facility is different, they all have release detection, or monitoring, equipment in common. This chapter looks at the various monitoring devices, and what role an operator plays. Monitoring is important to catch leaks before they become a major headache. No operator wants to be responsible for ignoring monitoring issues resulting in a release into the environment
Release Prevention Chapter 4
In their collective wisdom, the states and the EPA mandate certain components to avoid a major spill or leak. Station operators should follow the two M’s: maintenance and monitoring. Doing both can avoid or lessen the impact of costly repairs or remediation. This chapter will help operators do just that.
Planning and Response Chapter 5
Okay, so there is a leak/spill/or overfill: what to do? First, be prepared. Think these steps through before a problem occurs. This chapter outlines what must be done in the event of a small incident or a major spill. Have a list of procedures and contacts posted at the facility, so personnel will not have to scramble under pressure.
Financial Responsibility Chapter 6
Running a facility is an expensive investment. Both the state and the EPA want to make certain that operators can handle the financial requirements and the costs of a cleanup. In this chapter, are required financial guarantees. These are fairly standard in all the states, as is a state cleanup fund to help in remediation. Operators will want to keep records of all expenditures and costs, as in any business., The state will inspect the facility and all documents.
Registration and Installation Chapter 7
All tanks must be registered with the states before they go into operation, with annual fees paid. They also need permits for the local authorizing body before being installed. If the ownership changes, the state must be notified. If there is a bankruptcy, the state must be notified, and if the product is changed in a tank, the state needs to know. Again, keep all records.
Inspection and Closure Chapter 8
In this final chapter are instructions on inspection and monitoring, and guidelines for when it should be done. These are not suggestions, consider this a station’s “To Do” list. If the two M’s are not followed: Monitoring and Maintenance -- it could lead to a function failure. If there is a problem, the state can issue a warning with a deadline for repairs; and in most states a Red Tag. A Red Tag prohibits delivery to one or several tanks if the deadline passes and repairs are not made. Also in this chapter, if one of the tanks needs to be “retired” or put out of service either temporarily or permanently, there are guidelines for this procedure as well.
