Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
The Propane Vehicle courses include both the ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) and vehicle inspection programs. All courses meet the requirements of the B149.5-15, Installation Code for Propane Fuel Systems and Tanks on Highway Vehicles, the B109-01 Natural Gas for Vehicles Installation Code. Students receive a licence from TSSA or the provincial authority having jurisdiction for the ICE programs.
ICE-P (Propane)
Course Details
This course is a provincially certified program for mechanics wanting to convert to or service over the propane-powered vehicles and industrial vehicles.
The program is intended for mechanics who convert engines to propane or service propane powered engines.
Length of Course: 2 Days
Prerequisites: Mechanic's Licence
Validity: 1 or 3 Years depending on province
Regulatory References:
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Occupational Health & Safety Act
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CSA-B149.5 Installation for Propane Systems and Tanks of Highway Vehicles
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Applicable Provincial Regulations
Note:
20 business days notice is REQUIRED prior to the course date to order exams from TSSA.
Course Content
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Acts and Regulations
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Properties of Propane
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Propane Storage and Transfer
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Ignition and Propane
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Basic Wiring
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Fuel Management
ICE-NG (Natural Gas)
Course Details
This course is a provincially certified program for mechanics wanting to convert to or service over the road natural gas-powered vehicles and industrial vehicles. It is intended for mechanics who convert engines to natural gas or service natural gas-powered vehicles.
Length of Course: 2 Days
Prerequisites: Mechanic's Licence
Validity: 1 or 3 Years depending on province
Regulatory References:
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CSA-B109 Natural Gas for Vehicles Installation Code
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Applicable Provincial Regulations
Note:
20 business days' notice is REQUIRED prior to the course date to order exams from TSSA.
Course Content
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Acts and Regulations
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Properties of Natural Gas
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Product Storage and Transfer
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Ignition and Natural Gas
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Natural Gas Industrial Equipment
ICE-IE-P Industrial Equipment
Course Details
This course is a provincially certified program for mechanics wanting to convert to or service propane powered industrial vehicles. It is intended for technicians wanting to convert to or service propane-powered industrial equipment.
Length of Course: 2 Days
Prerequisites: None
Validity: 1 or 3 Years depending on province
Regulatory References:
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Occupational Health & Safety Act
-
CSA-B149.5 Installation for Propane Systems and Tanks of Highway Vehicles
-
Applicable Provincial Regulations
Note:
20 business days' notice is REQUIRED prior to the course date to order exams from TSSA.
Course Content
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Acts and Regulations
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Properties of Propane
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Propane Storage and Transfer
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Ignition and Propane
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Basic Wiring
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Fuel Management
ICE-IE-NG Industrial Equipment
Course Details
This course is a provincially certified program for mechanics wanting to convert to or service natural gas-powered industrial vehicles. It is intended for technicians who convert engines to natural gas or service natural gas-powered industrial vehicle engines.
Length of Course: 2 Days
Prerequisites: None
Validity: 1 or 3 Years depending on province
Regulatory References:
-
CSA-B109 Natural Gas for Vehicles Installation Code
-
Applicable Provincial Regulations
Note:
20 business days' notice is REQUIRED prior to the course date to order exams from TSSA.
Course Content
-
Acts and Regulations
-
Properties of Natural Gas
-
Product Storage and Transfer
-
Ignition and Natural Gas
-
Natural Gas Industrial Equipment