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, Installation Code for Propane Fuel Systems and Tanks on Highway Vehicles, the B109 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.
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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
-
Acts and Regulations
-
Properties of Propane
-
Propane Storage and Transfer
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Ignition and Propane
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Basic Wiring
-
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