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Course Libraries

192 Natural Gas Library

• For gas operations personnel and contractors working on natural gas distribution, transmission and gas gathering systems

• 72 courses and tests

• 115 performance evaluation checklists

• Used to qualify personnel for Operator Qualification requirements under CFR part 192

195 Liquid Pipeline Library • For liquid and petroleum operations personnel and contractors working on transmission and

gathering systems

• 55 courses and tests

• 48 performance evaluation checklists

• Used to qualify personnel for Operator Qualification requirements under CFR part 195

American Society of Mechanical Engineers Library (ASME) • Directly related to the ASME B31Q standard for Qualification of Personnel, published by ASME

• For natural gas and liquids operations personnel and contractors working in the industry

• 149 courses and tests

• 147 performance evaluation checklists

Electric Library • Used to train and evaluate, pre apprentice, apprentices, and journeyman on task and facilities

related to electric distribution

• 138 courses and tests

• 110 performance evaluation checklists

• Covers OSHA 1910 requirements

• NFPA 70 e requirements

• Primary course categories include, Overhead, Underground, Safety, Sub Stations, Metering, Distribution Systems, Services and Secondary’s Tools and Equipment

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Occupational Health and Safety Administration Library (OSHA) • Use to train and test personnel on requirements related to OSHA compliance.

• 16 courses and tests

Understanding Gas and Electric Library (UGE) • Use to train and test personnel on how the energy delivery industry works

• Used to train and orientate new employees

• 17 courses and tests

Utility Leadership Academy

Harvard ManageMentor® Performance Support Tools:

• For all leadership levels

• Fifteen courses in Business Essentials

• Five courses in Communication Skills

• Three courses in Strategy Essentials

• Four courses in Personal Development

• Four courses in Working with Teams

• Thirteen courses in Working with Individuals

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Tom Halek Vice President of Marketing tomh@midwestenergy.org 651-289-9600 x101

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192 Gas Library .................................................................................................................................. 17

192-Abnormal Operating Conditions ........................................................................................................................ 17

192-0101 Characteristics and Hazards of Natural Gas .............................................................................................. 17

192-0201 Gas Detection and Alarm System Maintenance........................................................................................ 18

192-0202 Isolation of a Gas Compressor Unit ........................................................................................................... 18

192-0205 Compressor Station Inspection and Testing.............................................................................................. 18

192-0301 Operating a Gas Compressor Unit ............................................................................................................. 19

192-0302 Shutting Down a Gas Compressor ............................................................................................................. 19

192-0303 Starting a Turbine Driven Gas Compressor Units ...................................................................................... 20

192-0401 Corrosion Monitoring – Atmospheric, External, and Internal ................................................................... 20

192-0402 Coating Maintenance ................................................................................................................................ 20

192-0501 Cathodic Protection System Maintenance ................................................................................................ 21

192-0503 Cathodic Protection Systems Electrical Connections ................................................................................ 21

192-0505 Cathodic Protection System Testing ......................................................................................................... 22

192-0511 Soil Resistivity Testing ............................................................................................................................... 22

192-0512 Pipe-to-Soil Testing ................................................................................................................................... 23

192-0701 Locating, Installing, and Protecting Customer Meters and Regulators ..................................................... 23

192-0702 Customer Pressure Regulating, Limiting, and Relief Devices – O&M ....................................................... 24

192-0801 Locating Pipelines ...................................................................................................................................... 24

192-0802 Protection During Disturbance of Segment Support ................................................................................ 24

192-0803 Inspection for Damage .............................................................................................................................. 25

192-0804 Damage Prevention During Excavation Activities ..................................................................................... 25

192-0901 System Patrolling ...................................................................................................................................... 26

192-1001 Cast Iron Joints - Sealing............................................................................................................................ 26

192-1002 Plastic Pipe - Electrofusion ........................................................................................................................ 27

192-1003 Plastic Pipe – Butt Heat Fusion.................................................................................................................. 27

192-1004 Plastic Pipe – Sidewall Heat Fusion ........................................................................................................... 28

192-1005 Mechanical Joints ...................................................................................................................................... 28

192-1006 Plastic Pipe – Socket Heat Fusion .............................................................................................................. 29

192-1201 Leakage Survey: Distribution and Transmission ........................................................................................ 29

192-1202 Outside Gas Leakage Investigation, Pinpointing, and Grading ................................................................. 30

192-1203 Inside Gas Leakage Investigation .............................................................................................................. 30

192-1301 Leak & Strength Test- Service Lines, Mains, and Transmission Lines........................................................ 31

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192-1401 Abandonment or Inactivation of Facilities ................................................................................................ 31

192-1402 Backfilling .................................................................................................................................................. 32

192-1403 Installation of Steel Pipe – Field Bends ..................................................................................................... 32

192-1404 Casing Vents and Seals .............................................................................................................................. 32

192-1405 Underground Clearances .......................................................................................................................... 33

192-1408 Installation of Plastic Pipe ......................................................................................................................... 33

192-1409 Installation of Steel Pipe ........................................................................................................................... 34

192-1410 Cover – Service Lines, Mains, and Transmission Lines .............................................................................. 34

192-1411 Inspection .................................................................................................................................................. 35

192-1413 Line Markers.............................................................................................................................................. 35

192-1414 Pipeline Shutdown, Startup or Pressure Change ...................................................................................... 35

192-1415 Protection from Hazards ........................................................................................................................... 36

192-1417 Protection when Minimum Cover Not Met .............................................................................................. 36

192-1418 Purging ...................................................................................................................................................... 37

192-1419 Uprating: Reinforce or Anchor Offsets, Bends, and Dead-ends ................................................................ 37

192-1421 Installation of Steel Pipe – Repair of Imperfections or Damage ............................................................... 37

192-1422 Segment Repair, Replacement, Etc. .......................................................................................................... 38

192-1424 Support and Anchor Maintenance – Exposed Pipeline ............................................................................. 38

192-1425 Tapping Cast and Ductile Iron Pipe ........................................................................................................... 39

192-1426 Tapping Steel and Plastic Pipe ................................................................................................................... 39

192-1427 Valve Maintenance ................................................................................................................................... 40

192-1430 Internal Sealing – Cast Iron and Ductile Iron Segments ............................................................................ 40

192-1431 Segment Removal ..................................................................................................................................... 40

192-1432 Leak Clamps and Sleeves ........................................................................................................................... 41

192-1434 Bypassing Regulator Stations & Meter Sets .............................................................................................. 41

192-1435 Bypassing Gas Mains and Services ............................................................................................................ 41

192-1436 Working with Blowing Gas ........................................................................................................................ 42

192-1437 Launching-Receiving Pigs for Lines In-Service ........................................................................................... 42

192-1501 Odorization – Mains and Transmission Lines ............................................................................................ 43

192-1802 Vault Maintenance .................................................................................................................................... 43

192-1803 Pressure Regulating – Limiting, Relief, Relief Device – Operation - Maintenance .................................... 44

192-2010 Service Line Replacement ......................................................................................................................... 44

192-2011 Prevention of Accidental Ignition .............................................................................................................. 45

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192-2014 Service Lines Not In Use and Service Discontinuance ............................................................................... 45

192-2301 Uprate Steel Pipeline to Pressure Producing Hoop Stress > = 30% SMYS ................................................. 46

192-2302 Uprating Pipeline to Pressure Producing Hoop Stress < 30% SMYS .......................................................... 46

192-2401 Welding ..................................................................................................................................................... 47

192-2402 Visual Inspection of Welds ........................................................................................................................ 47

192-2403 Nondestructive Testing of Welds .............................................................................................................. 47

192-2405 Miter Joints ............................................................................................................................................... 48

192-2705 Gas Controls .............................................................................................................................................. 48

195 Liquids Library ............................................................................................................................ 49

195-0060 General Abnormal Opering Conditions (CT60).......................................................................................... 49

195-0000 Documentation & Reporting ..................................................................................................................... 49

195-0403 Corrosion Monitoring - Internal (CT09) ..................................................................................................... 49

195-0404 Prevention of Atmospheric Corrosion (CT06) ........................................................................................... 50

195-0405 Measure Wall Thickness of Pipe (CT07) .................................................................................................... 50

195-0406 Inspect Internal Pipe Surfaces (CT13) ....................................................................................................... 51

195-0407 Application & Repair of External Coatings (CT14) ..................................................................................... 51

195-0501 Cathodic Protection: Rectifier Maintenance and Repair (CT04) ............................................................... 51

195-0503 Cathodic Protection Systems (CT02) ......................................................................................................... 52

195-0505 Cathodic Protection Systems: Inspect Rectifier (CT03) ............................................................................. 52

195-0514 Cathodic Protection Systems: Conduct Annual Cathodic Protection Surveys (CT01) ............................... 53

195-0515 Conducting Cathodic Protection Remediation (CT08) .............................................................................. 53

195-0516 Cathodic Protection Systems: Electrically Inspect Bare Pipe (CT05) ......................................................... 54

195-0721 Joining of Pipe: Threaded Joints (CT0721) ............................................................................................... 54

195-0801 Provide Temporary Marking of Buried Pipeline Prior to Excavation (CT19) ............................................. 54

195-0804 Inspection After Excavation Activities & Leak Survey After Blasting (CT20) ............................................. 55

195-0805 Inspecting Existing Pipe Following Movement (CT30) .............................................................................. 55

195-0806 Inspections for Tie-ins, Pipeline Replacements or Other Components (CT34) ......................................... 56

195-0808 Inspect Buried Pipe When Exposed (CT10) ............................................................................................... 56

195-0809 Inspect, Test and Calibrate Overfill Protective Devices (CT11) ................................................................. 56

195-0810 Inspection of Breakout Tanks (CT18) ........................................................................................................ 57

195-1204 Inspect Surface Conditions of Right of Way, Perform Leak Survey (CT16) ............................................... 57

195-1205 Inspect Navigable Waterway Crossings (CT17) ......................................................................................... 58

195-1206 Perform Leakage Survey (CT45) ................................................................................................................ 58

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195-1301 Conduct Pressure Test (CT37) ................................................................................................................... 58

195-1401 Abandoning, Safe Disconnect, Purging & Sealing Pipeline Facilities (CT32) ............................................. 59

195-1402BF Backfilling a Trench Following Maintenance (CT35) ............................................................................. 59

195-1402MP Moving In-Service Pipe (CT29) ............................................................................................................. 60

195-1405CG Inspection of Clearance of Existing Pipe to Underground Structures (CT31) ....................................... 60

195-1413 Placing and Maintaining Line Markers (CT15) ........................................................................................... 61

195-1414EP Operations of a Pipeline System (Exploration & Production Facility) (CT39.1) ..................................... 61

195-1414PS Operations of a Pipeline System (Pipeline Facility) (CT39.2) ................................................................. 61

195-1414LR Operate Pressure Relieving Devices on Launching/Receiving Facilities (CT41) .................................... 62

195-1418PG Purge a Pipeline (CT48) ......................................................................................................................... 62

195-1422 Internal Corrosion Remediation (CT12) .................................................................................................... 63

195-1424 Installation, Replacement or Repair of Support Structures (CT33) ........................................................... 63

195-1427VI Valve Inspection (CT22) ......................................................................................................................... 64

195-1427VM Valve Maintenance (CT42) .................................................................................................................. 64

195-1427VR Valve Repair (CT23)............................................................................................................................... 64

195-1443 Perform Flange Bolting Procedures (CT43) ............................................................................................... 65

195-1444 Tubing and Tube Fitting: Handling and Installation (CT44) ...................................................................... 65

195-1465 Damage Prevention During Excavation Activities by or on Behalf of the Operator (CT65) ...................... 66

195-1506 Operate Odorant Equipment (CT52) ......................................................................................................... 66

195-1804 Inspect, Test, and Calibrate Relief Valves (CT24) ...................................................................................... 66

195-1805 Maintain/Repair Relief Valves (CT25) ....................................................................................................... 67

195-1806 Inspect, Test and Calibrate Pressure Limiting Devices (CT26)................................................................... 67

195-1807 Inspect, Test and Calibrate Pressure Switches and Transmitters (CT27) .................................................. 68

195-1808 Programmable Logic Controllers (CT28) ................................................................................................... 68

195-1819 Testing an Emergency Shutdown Device (CT50) ....................................................................................... 68

195-2301 Perform Incremental Pressure Increases (CT51) ....................................................................................... 69

195-2401 Maintenance Welding on Pipelines (CT38) ............................................................................................... 69

195-2705 CPM Leak Detection (CT40) ....................................................................................................................... 70

195-3001 Provide Security for Pipeline Facilities (CT21) ........................................................................................... 70

195-3605 Perform General Pipeline Repair Activities (CT36).................................................................................... 70

ASME Library ..................................................................................................................................... 72

ASME – Abnormal Operating Conditions .................................................................................................................. 72

ASME – GAS01 Hazards of Natural Gas and Prevention of Accidental Ignition ........................................................ 72

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ASME – 0001 Measure Structure-to-Electrolyte Potential ........................................................................................ 72

ASME – 0011 Conduct Close Interval Survey ............................................................................................................ 73

ASME – 0021 Measure Soil Resistivity ...................................................................................................................... 73

ASME – 0031 Inspect and Monitor Galvanic Ground Beds/Anodes .......................................................................... 74

ASME – 0041 Installation and Maintenance of Mechanical Electrical Connections ................................................. 74

ASME – 0051 Installation of Exothermic Electrical Connections ............................................................................... 75

ASME – 0061 Inspect or Test Cathodic Protection Bonds ......................................................................................... 75

ASME – 0071 Inspect or Test Cathodic Protection Electrical Isolation Devices ........................................................ 75

ASME – 0081 Install Cathodic Protection Electrical Isolation Devices ...................................................................... 76

ASME – 0091 Troubleshoot In-Service Cathodic Protection System ......................................................................... 76

ASME – 0101 Inspect Rectifier and Obtain Readings ................................................................................................ 77

ASME – 0111 Maintain Rectifier................................................................................................................................ 77

ASME – 0121 Collect Sample for Internal Corrosion Monitoring .............................................................................. 78

ASME – 0131 Insert and Remove Coupons/Probes for Internal Corrosion Monitoring ............................................ 78

ASME – 0141 Visual Inspection for Atmospheric Corrosion ...................................................................................... 79

ASME – 0151 Visual Inspection of Buried Pipe and Components When Exposed .................................................... 79

ASME – 0161 Visual Inspection for Internal Corrosion ............................................................................................. 79

ASME – 0171 Measure External Corrosion ............................................................................................................... 80

ASME – 0181 Measure Internal Corrosion ................................................................................................................ 80

ASME – 0191 Measure Atmospheric Corrosion ........................................................................................................ 81

ASME – 0201 Visual Inspection of Installed Pipe and Components for Mechanical Damage ................................... 81

ASME – 0211 Measure and Characterize Mechanical Damage on Installed Pipe and Components......................... 81

ASME – 0221 Inspect, Test and Maintain Sensing Devices ....................................................................................... 82

ASME – 0231 Inspect, Test and Maintain Programmable Logic Controllers ............................................................. 82

ASME – 0241 Inspect, Test and Maintain Liquid Leak Detection Flow Computers ................................................... 83

ASME – 0251 Inspection and Testing, Corrective and Preventive Maintenance – Overfill Protection Systems ....... 83

ASME – 0261 Inspection and Testing, Corrective and Preventive Maintenance – Tank Gauges For Leak Detection

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ASME – 0271 Prove Flow Meters for Hazardous Liquid Leak Detection ................................................................... 84

ASME – 0281 Maintain Flow Meters for Hazardous Liquid Leak Detection .............................................................. 85

ASME – 0291 Inspect, Test and Maintain Gravitometers/Densitometers for Hazardous Liquid Leak Detection ..... 85

ASME – 0301 Manually Opening and Closing Valves ................................................................................................ 86

ASME – 0311 Adjust and Monitor Flow or Pressure-Manual Valve Operation ......................................................... 86

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ASME – 0321 Valve Corrective Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 87

ASME – 0331 Valve-Visual Inspection and Partial Operation .................................................................................... 87

ASME – 0341 Valve – Preventive Maintenance ........................................................................................................ 87

ASME – 0351 Pneumatic Actuator/Operator Inspection and Testing, Preventive and Corrective Maintenance ..... 88

ASME – 0361 Electric Actuator/Operator Inspection and Testing, Preventative and Corrective Maintenance ....... 88

ASME – 0371 Hydraulic Actuator/Operator Inspection and Testing, Preventive and Corrective Maintenance ....... 89

ASME – 0381 Spring Loaded Pressure Regulating Device-Inspection and Testing, Preventive and Corrective

Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................. 89

ASME – 0391 Pilot Operated Pressure Regulating Device-Inspection, Testing, Preventive and Corrective

Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................. 89

ASME – 0401 Controller Type Pressure Regulating Device - Inspection, Testing, Preventive and Corrective

Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................. 90

ASME – 0411 Spring Loaded Pressure Limiting and Relief Device-Inspection, Testing, Preventive and Corrective

Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................. 90

ASME – 0421 Pilot Operated Pressure Limiting and Relief Device-Inspection, Testing, Preventive and Corrective

Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................. 91

ASME – 0431 Pneumatic Loaded Pressure Limiting and Relief Device-Inspection, Testing, Preventive and

Corrective Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................ 91

ASME – 0441 Compressor Start-Up and Shutdown - Manual ................................................................................... 92

ASME – 0451 Pump - Start-up and Shutdown - Manual ........................................................................................... 92

ASME – 0461 Compressor Preventive Maintenance ................................................................................................. 93

ASME – 0471 Reciprocating Compressor Inspection, Testing and Corrective Maintenance .................................... 93

ASME – 0481 Centrifugal Compressor Inspection, Testing and Corrective Maintenance ........................................ 94

ASME – 0491 Rotary Compressor Inspection, Testing and Corrective Maintenance ................................................ 94

ASME – 0501 Pump Preventive Maintenance ........................................................................................................... 95

ASME – 0511 Centrifugal Pump Inspection and Testing and Corrective Maintenance............................................. 95

ASME – 0521 Reciprocating Pump Inspection and Testing and Corrective Maintenance ........................................ 96

ASME – 0531 Rotary Pump Inspection and Testing and Corrective Maintenance .................................................... 96

ASME – 0541 Screw Pump Inspection and Testing and Corrective Maintenance ..................................................... 97

ASME-0551 Explosive Atmospheric Detection and Alarm System Performance Test and Corrective Maintenance 97

ASME – 0561 Pressure Test – Non-Liquid Medium – Test Pressure Less Than 100 psi ............................................. 98

ASME – 0571 Pressure Test – Non-Liquid Medium – Test Pressure Greater Than or Equal to 100 psi ................... 98

ASME – 0581 Pressure Test – Liquid Medium ........................................................................................................... 98

ASME – 0591 Leak Test at Operating Pressure ......................................................................................................... 99

ASME – 0601 NDT – Radiographic Testing ................................................................................................................ 99

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ASME – 0611 NDT – Liquid Penetrant Testing......................................................................................................... 100

ASME – 0621 NDT – Magnetic Particle Testing ....................................................................................................... 100

ASME – 0631 NDT – Ultrasonic Testing ................................................................................................................... 101

ASME-0641 Visually Inspect Pipe and Components - Prior to Installation .............................................................. 101

ASME – 0651 Routine Visual Inspection of Breakout Tanks .................................................................................... 102

ASME – 0661 Inspection of Breakout Tanks ............................................................................................................ 102

ASME – 0671 Joining of Plastic Pipe – Solvent Cement ........................................................................................... 102

ASME – 0681 Joining of Plastic Pipe – Stab Fittings ................................................................................................ 103

ASME – 0691 Joining of Pipe Non-Bottom Out Compression Couplings ................................................................. 103

ASME – 0701 Joining of Pipe – Bottom Out Compression Couplings ...................................................................... 104

ASME – 0711 Joining of Pipe – Compression Couplings ......................................................................................... 104

ASME – 0721 Joining of Pipe – Threaded Joints ...................................................................................................... 104

ASME – 0731 Joining of Pipe – Flange Assembly ..................................................................................................... 105

ASME – 0741 Joining of Copper Pipe - Brazing or Soldering ................................................................................... 105

ASME – 0751 Joining of Plastic Pipe – Butt Heat Fusion: Manual ........................................................................... 106

ASME – 0761 Joining of Plastic Pipe – Butt Heat Fusion: Hydraulic Machine ......................................................... 106

ASME – 0771 Joining of Plastic Pipe – Sidewall Heat Fusion ................................................................................... 107

ASME – 0781 Joining of Plastic Pipe – Electrofusion ............................................................................................... 107

ASME – 0791 Joining of Plastic Pipe – Socket ......................................................................................................... 108

ASME – 0801 Welding ............................................................................................................................................. 108

ASME – 0811 Visual Inspection of Welding and Welds ........................................................................................... 109

ASME – 0821 Tubing & Fitting Installation – Instrument, Control and Sampling .................................................... 109

ASME – 0831 Cast Iron – Caulked Bell and Spigot Joints – Installation and Maintenance of Mechanical Leak

Clamp(s)................................................................................................................................................................... 110

ASME – 0841 Cast Iron Joints .................................................................................................................................. 110

ASME – 0851 Internal Sealing – Cast Iron and Ductile Iron ..................................................................................... 111

ASME – 0861 Installation of Steel Pipe in a Ditch ................................................................................................... 111

ASME – 0871 Installation of Steel Pipe in a Bore .................................................................................................... 111

ASME – 0881 Installation of Steel Pipe Plowing/Pull-in .......................................................................................... 112

ASME – 0891 Field Bending of Steel Pipe ................................................................................................................ 112

ASME – 0901 Installation of Plastic Pipe in a Ditch ................................................................................................. 113

ASME – 0911 Installation of Plastic Pipe in a Bore .................................................................................................. 113

ASME – 0921 Installation of Plastic Pipe Plowing/Pull-in ........................................................................................ 114

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ASME – 0931 Installation of Plastic Pipe by Plowing/Planting ................................................................................ 114

ASME – 0941 Install Tracer Wire ............................................................................................................................. 115

ASME – 0951 Installation of Pipe Above Ground .................................................................................................... 115

ASME – 0961 Above Ground Supports and Anchors – Inspection, Preventive and Corrective Maintenance ........ 115

ASME – 0971 Installation and Maintenance of Casing Spacers, Vents and Seals ................................................... 116

ASME – 0981 Backfilling .......................................................................................................................................... 116

ASME – 0991 Coating Application and Repair – Brushed or Rolled ........................................................................ 117

ASME – 1001 Coating Application and Repair – Sprayed ........................................................................................ 117

ASME – 1011 External Coating Application and Repair – Wrapped ........................................................................ 117

ASME – 1021 Apply or Repair Internal Coating Other Than By Brushing, Rolling or Spraying ................................ 118

ASME – 1031 Install or Repair Internal Liner ........................................................................................................... 118

ASME – 1041 Install Mechanical Clamps and Sleeves – Bolted............................................................................... 119

ASME – 1051 Fit-up of Weld Type Repair Sleeve .................................................................................................... 119

ASME – 1061 Install Composite Sleeves .................................................................................................................. 120

ASME – 1071 Repair of Steel Pipe By Grinding ....................................................................................................... 120

ASME – 1081 Tapping a Pipeline (Tap Diameter 2 Inch and Less) ........................................................................... 120

ASME – 1091 Tapping a Pipeline (Tap Diameter Greater than 2 Inch).................................................................... 121

ASME – 1101 Tapping a Pipeline with a Built-in Cutter ........................................................................................... 121

ASME – 1111 Tapping Cast and Ductile Iron Pipe, and Low Pressure Steel Pipe .................................................... 122

ASME – 1121 Bagging and Stopping Low Pressure Pipe ......................................................................................... 122

ASME – 1131 Stopper (Stopple) Pipe ...................................................................................................................... 123

ASME – 1141 Squeeze off Plastic Pipe .................................................................................................................... 123

ASME – 1151 Squeeze off Steel Pipe ....................................................................................................................... 124

ASME – 1161 Installation of Customer Meters and Regulators – Residential and Small Commercial .................... 124

ASME – 1171 Installing Customer Meters – Large Commercial and Industrial ....................................................... 125

ASME – 1181 Installing and Maintaining Customer Pressure Regulating, Limiting, and Relief Device – Large

Commercial & Industrial .......................................................................................................................................... 125

ASME – 1191 Maintenance of Service Valves Upstream of Customer Meter ......................................................... 126

ASME – 1201 Temporary Isolation of Service Lines and Service Discontinuance ................................................... 126

ASME – 1211 Odorization – Periodic Sampling ....................................................................................................... 126

ASME – 1221 Odorization – Odorizer Inspection, Testing, Preventive and Corrective Maintenance ..................... 127

ASME – 1231 Inside Gas Leak Investigation ............................................................................................................ 127

ASME – 1241 Outside Gas Leak Investigation ......................................................................................................... 128

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ASME – 1251 Hazardous Liquid Leak Investigation ................................................................................................. 128

ASME – 1261 Walking Gas Leakage Survey ............................................................................................................. 129

ASME – 1271 Mobile Gas Leakage Survey – Flame Ionization ................................................................................ 129

ASME – 1281 Mobile Gas Leakage Survey – Optical Methane ................................................................................ 130

ASME – 1291 Locate Underground Pipelines .......................................................................................................... 130

ASME – 1301 Install and Maintain Pipeline Markers .............................................................................................. 131

ASME – 1311 Inspect Pipeline Surface Conditions – Patrol Right of Way or Easement .......................................... 131

ASME – 1321 Damage Prevention During Excavation Activities By or On Behalf of the Operator ......................... 131

ASME – 1331 Damage Prevention Inspection during Third Party Excavation of Encroachment Activities as

Determined Necessary by Operator ........................................................................................................................ 132

ASME – 1341 Provide or Assure Adequate Pipeline Support during Excavation Activities ..................................... 132

ASME – 1351 Vault Inspection and Maintenance ................................................................................................... 133

ASME – 1361 Station Emergency Shutdown System – Inspection, Testing and Corrective Maintenance.............. 133

ASME – 1371 Operate Gas Pipeline – System Control Center Operations .............................................................. 134

ASME – 1381 Operate Gas Pipeline – Local Facility Remote – Control Operations ................................................ 134

ASME – 1391 Operate Liquids Pipeline – System Control Center Operations ........................................................ 135

ASME – 1401 Operate Liquids Pipeline – Local Facility Remote – Control Operations ........................................... 135

ASME – 1411 Indirect Inspection Techniques ......................................................................................................... 136

ASME – 1421 Direct Examination Techniques ......................................................................................................... 136

ASME – 1631 Launching-Receiving Pigs for Lines Out-of-Service ........................................................................... 137

ASME – 1641 Launching-Receiving Pigs for Lines In-Service ................................................................................... 137

ASME – 1651 Purging of Flammable or Inert Gas ................................................................................................... 138

ASME – 1661 Purge: Hazardous Liquids .................................................................................................................. 138

OSHA Library ................................................................................................................................... 140

OS-0101 Introduction of OSHA Standards............................................................................................................... 140

OS-0102 Hazard Communication ............................................................................................................................ 140

OS-0103 Hazardous Materials ................................................................................................................................. 140

OS-0104 Hazardous Emergency Responses ............................................................................................................ 141

OS-0105 Asbestos Awareness ................................................................................................................................. 141

OS-0106 Horizontal Directional Drilling Safety ........................................................................................................ 142

OS-0108 Bloodborne Pathogens ............................................................................................................................. 142

OS-0109 Cadium Awareness ................................................................................................................................... 142

OS-0110 Fire Extinguisher Safety ............................................................................................................................ 143

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OS-0111 First Aid ..................................................................................................................................................... 143

OS-0113 Fall Protection and Prevention ................................................................................................................. 143

OS-0121 Respiratory Protection .............................................................................................................................. 144

OS-0122 Radio Frequency Awareness ..................................................................................................................... 144

OS-0201 Forklift Safety ............................................................................................................................................ 145

OS-0202 Hand & Power Tool Safety ........................................................................................................................ 145

OS-0203 Residential Meters Ergonomics and Safety .............................................................................................. 146

UGE Library ..................................................................................................................................... 147

UGE-0101 Utility Basics ........................................................................................................................................... 147

UGE-0102 Energy Industry Dynamics ...................................................................................................................... 147

UGE-0110 Horizontal Directional Drilling ................................................................................................................ 147

UGE-0115 Preventing Utility Cross Bores ................................................................................................................ 148

UGE-0200 Customer Contact .................................................................................................................................. 148

UGE-0301 Conducting Effective Tailgating Sessions ............................................................................................... 149

UGE-0401 Excavation Safety ................................................................................................................................... 149

UGE-0501 Protection of our Wetlands Environment .............................................................................................. 150

UGE-0601 CRM Fatigue Awareness and Mitigation for Controllers ........................................................................ 150

UGE-0611 CRM Fatigue Awareness and Mitigation: Management Strategies ....................................................... 150

UGE-11900 Railroads Right-of-Way Worker Safety ................................................................................................ 151

UGE-2301 Combustion and Ventilation Air ............................................................................................................. 151

UGE-2311 Pilot Lights .............................................................................................................................................. 152

UGE-2312 Gas-Air Adjustment ................................................................................................................................ 152

UGE-2313 Venting ................................................................................................................................................... 153

UGE-2321 Pressure Check to Establish Gas Service ................................................................................................ 153

UGE-2322 Establishing and Disconnection Gas ....................................................................................................... 153

Electric Library (01000 Substations) ................................................................................................. 155

ELEC–01011 Circuit Breaker Timing and Testing ..................................................................................................... 155

ELEC–01012 Overhaul – Maintenance of Substation Circuit Breakers .................................................................... 155

ELEC–01013 Preparation of Oil Circuit Breaker for Service or Storage ................................................................... 156

ELEC–01014 Inspections of Carrier & Communications: Wave Traps & Coupling Capacitors ................................ 156

ELEC–01020 Substation Batteries & Battery Chargers – Install, Maintain and Troubleshoot ................................. 156

ELEC–01030 Substation Control Equipment ........................................................................................................... 157

ELEC–01040 Substation Relay Maintenance ........................................................................................................... 157

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ELEC–01050 Substation Capacitor Bank Testing ..................................................................................................... 158

ELEC–01070 Substation Voltage Regulator Mechanism Overhaul .......................................................................... 158

ELEC–01148 Substation Transformer Installation ................................................................................................... 159

ELEC–01149 Substation Transformer Phasing ......................................................................................................... 159

ELEC–01150 Substation Transformer Maintenance ................................................................................................ 159

ELEC–01300 Substation Transformer Basics ........................................................................................................... 160

ELEC–01301 Substation Capacitors and Reactors ................................................................................................... 160

ELEC–01302 Substations Safety (Basics) ................................................................................................................. 161

ELEC–01307 Substation Transformer – Basics ........................................................................................................ 161

ELEC–01310 Circuit Breakers Basics ........................................................................................................................ 162

ELEC–01380 Substation Switches (Basics) ............................................................................................................... 162

ELEC–01400 Substations: Theory and Applications – Equipment Recognition ...................................................... 162

ELEC–01401 Substations: Theory and Applications – Substation Awareness Inside Fence .................................... 163

ELEC–01402 Substation Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... 163

ELEC–01403 Substation Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................... 164

Electric Library (02000 Overhead Systems & Components) ............................................................... 164

ELEC–02001 Climbing Basics – Wood Poles ............................................................................................................ 164

ELEC–02002 Distribution Poles and Pole Equipment .............................................................................................. 165

ELEC–02004 Climbing Basics – Steel Poles and Lattice Towers ............................................................................... 165

ELEC–02010 Frame, Set, Install Anchors, and Guy Pole for De-energized Primary Distribution Circuit ................. 165

ELEC–02012 Conductor Stringing for New Construction Distribution Circuits ........................................................ 166

ELEC–02013 Install Pole–top Equipment on Energized Primary Distribution Circuits ............................................ 166

ELEC–02015 Splicing and Tapping Overhead Conductors and Services .................................................................. 167

ELEC–02020 Pole Mounted Transformer Basics...................................................................................................... 167

ELEC–02060 Remove Overhead Line Equipment on Energized Circuits ................................................................. 168

ELEC–02100 Routine Inspection of Overhead Distribution Line Equipment ........................................................... 168

ELEC–02102 Live-Line Work .................................................................................................................................... 169

ELEC–02103 Glove and Hot Stick Use on Live overhead Distribution Lines ............................................................ 169

ELEC–02104 Overhead Systems General Troubleshooting ..................................................................................... 170

ELEC–02105 Overhead Line Capacitor Bank Testing & Replacement ..................................................................... 170

ELEC–02150 Street Lighting ..................................................................................................................................... 170

ELEC–02201 Pole Top Emergency Response ........................................................................................................... 171

ELEC–02204 Storm Work ......................................................................................................................................... 171

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ELEC–02301 Overhead Line Equipment Recognition .............................................................................................. 172

ELEC–02302 Switches – Theory and Operations (Basics) ........................................................................................ 172

Electric Library (03000 Underground) ............................................................................................... 172

ELEC–03001 Horizontal Directional Drilling ............................................................................................................ 172

ELEC–03010 Underground Transformer Maintenance ........................................................................................... 173

ELEC–03011 Set Padmounted Equipment for Underground Distribution Systems ................................................ 173

ELEC–03040 Pulling Primary Cable Underground ................................................................................................... 174

ELEC–03046 Direct Burying Primary and Secondary Cables .................................................................................... 174

ELEC–03047 Splicing – Terminating New Underground Cable ................................................................................ 175

ELEC–03048 Splicing New Underground Primary Cable – Non-Lead ...................................................................... 175

ELEC–03049 Terminating New Underground Primary Cable .................................................................................. 176

ELEC–03060 Underground Conductors: Repair or Replacing ................................................................................. 176

ELEC–03061 Splicing Lead Sheathed Cable ............................................................................................................. 176

ELEC–03062 Terminating Lead Sheathed Cable ...................................................................................................... 177

ELEC–03101 Pad Mount Switchgear Maintenance ................................................................................................. 177

ELEC–03105 Underground Line Capacitor Bank Testing ......................................................................................... 178

ELEC–03106 Troubleshooting and Fault Locating Underground Cables ................................................................. 178

ELEC–03200 Underground Safety During Excavation .............................................................................................. 178

ELEC–03201 Working in Enclosed and Confined Space........................................................................................... 179

ELEC–03300 Underground Systems Theory Basics ................................................................................................. 179

ELEC–03301 Transformer Basics – Underground Distribution ................................................................................ 180

ELEC–03302 Underground Equipment Recognition ................................................................................................ 180

ELEC–03303 Underground Systems Awareness – New Employee .......................................................................... 181

Electric Library (04000 Services, Secondaries) ................................................................................... 181

ELEC–04040 Secondary Connections Basics ................................................................................................ 181

ELEC–04041 Phasing Services Together .................................................................................................................. 182

ELEC–04042 Phasing Banks Together and Separating Phased Banks ...................................................................... 182

ELEC–04044 Locating Grounded Leg on Delta Secondary ....................................................................................... 183

ELEC–04045 Locating Power Grounds on Low Voltage Systems ............................................................................. 183

ELEC–04046 Troubleshooting Secondaries ............................................................................................................. 184

Electric Library (05000 Metering) ..................................................................................................... 184

ELEC–05010 Single Phase Metering Self Contained Socket Base–Basics ................................................................ 184

ELEC–05011 Single Phase Metering Self Contained A–Base–Basics ....................................................................... 185

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ELEC–05020 Single Phase Metering Transformer Rated – Socket or A–Base – Basics ............................................ 185

ELEC–05030 Three Phase Metering Self Contained Socket Base – Basics............................................................... 186

ELEC–05031 Three Phase Metering Self Contained A–Base ................................................................................... 186

ELEC–05040 Three Phase Metering Transformer Rated Meters ............................................................................. 187

ELEC–05050 Instrument Transformers – Current and Potential Transformers for Electric Metering – Basics ....... 187

ELEC–05101 Metering Diversion and Theft of Service ............................................................................................ 188

ELEC–05102 Investigate Voltage Problems Single Phase Metering ........................................................................ 188

ELEC–05104 Investigate High Bill Complaints – Single Phase Metering .................................................................. 189

ELEC–05106 Investigate High Bill Complaints – Three Phase Metering .................................................................. 189

ELEC–05300 Meters & Metering Applications Fundamentals................................................................................. 190

ELEC–05301 Electro–Mechanical Meters Maintenance – Repair and Adjustment ................................................. 190

Electric Library (07000 Distribution Systems) .................................................................................... 190

ELEC–07201 Network Systems Distribution: Maintain and Troubleshoot .............................................................. 190

ELEC–07300 Electrical Power: Distribution Systems – General – Basics ................................................................. 191

ELEC–07301 Electrical Power: Distribution Systems – Overhead – Basics .............................................................. 191

ELEC–07302 Electrical Power: Distribution Systems – Underground – Basics ........................................................ 192

ELEC–07303 Electrical Power: Distribution Systems – Secondary Network Systems.............................................. 192

ELEC–07304 Distribution Automation ..................................................................................................................... 193

Electric Library (08000 Electric Utilities Fundamentals) ..................................................................... 193

ELEC–08300 Utility Basics ........................................................................................................................................ 193

ELEC–08301 Energy Industry Dynamics .................................................................................................................. 194

ELEC–08302 Electric Power ..................................................................................................................................... 194

ELEC–08303 Protecting Our Wetlands .................................................................................................................... 194

Electric Library (09000 Electricity & Electrical Components) .............................................................. 195

ELEC–09001 Battery Systems .................................................................................................................................. 195

ELEC–09010 Transformer Theory .................................................................................................................... 195

ELEC–09011 Line Reclosers and Sectionalizers ....................................................................................................... 196

ELEC–09014 Circuit Switches ................................................................................................................................... 196

ELEC–09015 Arresters ............................................................................................................................................. 197

ELEC–09016 Capacitors ........................................................................................................................................... 197

ELEC–09017 Relays .................................................................................................................................................. 197

ELEC–09018 Voltage Regulators .............................................................................................................................. 198

Electric Library (10000 Tools & Equipment) ...................................................................................... 198

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ELEC–10100 Hot–line Tool Cleaning ........................................................................................................................ 198

ELEC–10101 Test Equipment ................................................................................................................................... 199

ELEC–10102 Hand Tools General I........................................................................................................................... 199

ELEC–10103 Hand Tools General II.......................................................................................................................... 200

ELEC–10104 Underground Tools and Equipment I ................................................................................................. 200

ELEC–10105 Underground Tools and Equipment II ................................................................................................ 200

ELEC–10106 Overhead Distribution Line Construction Tools and Equipment ........................................................ 201

ELEC–10107 Overhead Distribution Line Construction Safety ................................................................................ 201

ELEC–10108 Power Tools – General ........................................................................................................................ 202

ELEC–10109 Hydro–Activated Tools – General ....................................................................................................... 202

Electric Library (11000 General Safety Curriculum) ........................................................................... 202

ELEC–11000 Introduction to OSHA Standards ........................................................................................................ 202

ELEC–11001 First Aid ............................................................................................................................................... 203

ELEC–11002 Fire Extinguisher Safety ...................................................................................................................... 203

ELEC–11003 Hazardous Materials ........................................................................................................................... 204

ELEC–11004 Hazmat Emergency Response ............................................................................................................. 204

ELEC–11005 Blood Borne Pathogens ...................................................................................................................... 204

ELEC–11006 Radio Frequency Awareness ............................................................................................................... 205

ELEC–11008 Worksite Protection – Traffic Control ................................................................................................. 205

ELEC–11009 Lockout and Tagout ............................................................................................................................ 206

ELEC–11010 Clearances ........................................................................................................................................... 206

ELEC–11011 Vehicle & Equipment Operating Safety – Line, Bucket Trucks ........................................................... 206

ELEC–11013 Ferroresonance ................................................................................................................................... 207

ELEC–11100 Personal Protective Equipment .......................................................................................................... 207

ELEC–11101 Personal Protective Grounding – General Requirements ................................................................... 208

ELEC–11102 Personal Protective Grounding: Overhead Circuits ............................................................................ 208

ELEC–11103 Personal Protective Grounding: Underground Circuits ..................................................................... 209

ELEC–11104 Arc Flash .............................................................................................................................................. 209

ELEC–11106 Electric Safety ..................................................................................................................................... 209

ELEC–11107 Working On or Near Energized Parts .................................................................................................. 210

ELEC–11201 Locating Underground Distribution Circuits and Services .................................................................. 210

ELEC–11202 Backfeed ............................................................................................................................................. 211

ELEC–11203 Railroad Right of Way Worker Safety ................................................................................................. 211

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Electric Library (12000 General Support) .......................................................................................... 212

ELEC–12101 Prints, Diagrams .................................................................................................................................. 212

ELEC–12105 Conducting Effective Tailgate Sessions ............................................................................................... 212

ELEC–12106 Customer Contact – General Utility .................................................................................................... 212

ELEC–12107 Rigging, Slings and Ropes .................................................................................................................... 213

ELEC–12108 Basic Ropes, Knots, and Splicing Procedures ...................................................................................... 213

ELEC–12110 Tree Trimming .................................................................................................................................... 214

ELEC–12601 Fatigue Awareness & Mitigation for System Operators ..................................................................... 214

ELEC–12611 Fatigue Awareness & Mitigation for System Operators: Management Strategies ............................ 214

Leadership Development (Harvard ManageMentor®) ....................................................................... 216

LDH-HMM03 Budgeting .......................................................................................................................................... 216

LDH-HMM06 Business Case Development .............................................................................................................. 216

LDH-HMM35 Business Plan Development .............................................................................................................. 217

LDH-HMM29 Career Management ......................................................................................................................... 218

LDH-HMM04 Change Management ........................................................................................................................ 218

LDH-HMM05 Coaching ............................................................................................................................................ 219

LDH-HMM24 Crisis Management ............................................................................................................................ 220

LDH-HMM11 Customer Focus ................................................................................................................................. 220

LDH-HMM23 Decision Making ................................................................................................................................ 221

LDH-HMM07 Delegating ......................................................................................................................................... 221

LDH-HMM08 Developing Employees ...................................................................................................................... 222

LDH-HMM25 Difficult Interactions .......................................................................................................................... 223

LDH-HMM09 Dismissing an Employee .................................................................................................................... 223

LDH-HMM12 Diversity ............................................................................................................................................. 224

LDH-HMM43 Ethics at Work ................................................................................................................................... 224

LDH-HMM13 Feedback Essentials ........................................................................................................................... 225

LDH-HMM10 Finance Essentials .............................................................................................................................. 225

LDH-HMM44 Global Collaboration .......................................................................................................................... 226

LDH-HMM39 Goal Setting ....................................................................................................................................... 226

LDH-HMM14 Hiring ................................................................................................................................................. 227

LDH-HMM26 Innovation and Creativity .................................................................................................................. 227

LDH-HMM15 Innovation Implementation .............................................................................................................. 228

LDH-HMM19 Laying Off Employees ........................................................................................................................ 228

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LDH-HMM21 Leading and Motivating ..................................................................................................................... 229

LDH-HMM27 Managing Upward ............................................................................................................................. 229

LDH-HMM31 Marketing Essentials ......................................................................................................................... 229

LDH-HMM38 Meeting Management ....................................................................................................................... 230

LDH-HMM33 Negotiating ........................................................................................................................................ 231

LDH-HMM02 New Manager Transitions ................................................................................................................. 231

LDH-HMM01 Performance Appraisal ...................................................................................................................... 232

LDH-HMM32 Performance Measurement .............................................................................................................. 232

LDH-HMM34 Persuading Others ............................................................................................................................. 233

LDH-HMM22 Presentation Skills ............................................................................................................................. 233

LDH-HMM17 Process Improvement ....................................................................................................................... 234

LDH-HMM36 Project Management ......................................................................................................................... 234

LDH-HMM37 Retaining Employees ......................................................................................................................... 235

LDH-HMM40 Strategic Thinking .............................................................................................................................. 235

LDH-HMM16 Strategy Execution ............................................................................................................................. 236

LDH-HMM28 Stress Management .......................................................................................................................... 236

LDH-HMM20 Team Leadership ............................................................................................................................... 237

LDH-HMM18 Team Management ........................................................................................................................... 237

LDH-HMM30 Time Management ............................................................................................................................ 238

LDH-HMM41 Virtual Teams .................................................................................................................................... 238

LDH-HMM42 Writing Skills ...................................................................................................................................... 239

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192 Gas Library

192-Abnormal Operating Conditions

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA1462 KNT – MEA1291

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides basic information on how to recognize and react to Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOCs)

both on the job and during the evaluation process.

Objectives

• Relate the OQ Rule to Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOCs).

• Apply the OQ Rule on the job.

• Provide examples of AOCs.

• Classify AOCs within categories.

• Take appropriate action when reacting to AOCs.

• Describe your role in the evaluation for qualification procedure.

• Identify responsibilities of qualified individuals.

192-0101 Characteristics and Hazards of Natural Gas

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1459 KNT – MEA1292

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information which facilitates recognition of potential ignition sources, both indoor and

outdoor. It also provides an introduction to the subject of natural gas, and it's most important by-product, carbon

monoxide.

Objectives

• List the by-products of burning.

• Identify potential sources of open flame ignition and electrical spark ignition.

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192-0201 Gas Detection and Alarm System Maintenance

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1356 KNT - MEA1128 PEF - MEA11

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

A large pipeline network is normally required to transport natural gas from its point of origin to the point of

demand. Compressor stations, positioned at various points along the pipeline network, provide the compression

required to ensure continued and efficient gas flow. Personnel working at these compressor stations must be able

to perform the maintenance required to keep this equipment functioning properly. In the event of an abnormal

operating condition, personnel must know how to respond.

Objectives

• Identify gas detection devices and describe their functions.

• Describe calibration and testing procedures for gas detection systems.

• Identify abnormal operating conditions and describe required responses.

192-0202 Isolation of a Gas Compressor Unit

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1357 KNT – MEA1129 PEF – MEA12

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers isolation of a gas compressor, preparation of the isolated unit for start-up and correctly

recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

Objectives

• Explain how to isolate a gas compressor unit.

• Describe how to prepare an isolated compressor unit for start-up.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions when isolating a gas compressor unit.

192-0205 Compressor Station Inspection and Testing

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1407 KNT - MEA1130 PEF - MEA13

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers identification, inspection and testing of remote control shutdown devices.

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Objectives

• Identify and describe remote control shutdown devices and associated terms.

• Explain how to test remote control shutdown devices.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions when inspecting a compressor station and testing

remote control shutdown devices.

192-0301 Operating a Gas Compressor Unit

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1408 KNT - MEA1131 PEF - MEA14, MEA15

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers activities required for the start-up, shutdown, and operation of an engine driven gas compressor

unit.

Objectives

• Understand the operation of a gas compressor unit.

• Describe how to operate a gas compressor unit.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions when operating a gas compressor unit.

192-0302 Shutting Down a Gas Compressor

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG -MEA1409 KNT - MEA1132 PEF - MEA16, MEA17

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course describes key steps for the operation of a gas compressor unit, specifically focusing on shutting down a

compressor unit, and abnormal operating conditions.

Objectives

• Identify and describe the operation of a gas compressor unit.

• Describe how to shut down a gas compressor unit.

• Recognize abnormal operating conditions and how to respond to them.

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192-0303 Starting a Turbine Driven Gas Compressor Units

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1410 KNT - MEA1133 PEF - MEA18, MEA19

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course describes key steps for the operation of a gas compressor unit, specifically focusing on procedures for

proper start-up of a compressor unit, and abnormal operating conditions.

Objectives

• Identify and describe the operation of a gas compressor unit.

• Describe the start-up of a gas compressor unit.

• Recognize abnormal operating conditions and how to respond to them.

192-0401 Corrosion Monitoring – Atmospheric, External, and Internal

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1411 KNT - MEA1134 PEF- MEA110, MEA113

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information identifying the requirements for inspecting external & internal pipe for corrosion.

Objectives

• Identify methods of inspection.

• Identify requirements for pipe inspection.

• Understand the cause of corrosion.

192-0402 Coating Maintenance

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1412 KNT - MEA1135 PEF - MEA114, MEA11976, MEA11977, MEA11978, MEA11979, MEA11980, MEA11981

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides a basic overview of coatings, coating inspection, and coating maintenance.

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Objectives

• Identify deteriorated, damaged, or disbonded pipeline coating.

• Identify requirements for removing deteriorated, damaged, or disbonded coating without damaging the

pipe.

• Identify methods for repairing, replacing, or altering pipe coating.

• Recognize and react to Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOC).

192-0501 Cathodic Protection System Maintenance

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1413 KNT - MEA1136 PEF – MEA117, MEA118, MEA119, MEA120, MEA121

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

In general, ALL buried steel pipelines and pipeline facilities require cathodic protection to protect the structure from

corrosion. Cathodic protection systems must provide specific levels of protection that comply with the applicable

criteria.

Objectives

• List the facilities that require cathodic protection.

• Identify cathodic protection requirements.

• Identify electrical isolation requirements.

• Describe corrosion monitoring requirements.

• Describe procedures for testing and evaluating adequacy of a cathodic protection system.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

192-0503 Cathodic Protection Systems Electrical Connections

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1414 KNT - MEA1137 PEF - MEA123

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Before making cathodic protection system electrical connections, it is important to evaluate the pipe integrity,

mechanical strength and electrical continuity. Proper preparation by testing, wearing protective clothing and

examining the connection location is critical.

Objectives

• Identify electrical connection wiring requirements.

• Determine if electrical connection requirements are met.

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• Describe the requirements for making and maintaining a welded test lead connection.

• List the steps for making a thermite or solder weld.

• Describe safety precautions for welding test leads and for working in confined spaces and trenches.

• List requirements for removing and replacing pipe coating.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

192-0505 Cathodic Protection System Testing

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1415 KNT - MEA1138 PEF - MEA124

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Testing of cathodic protection systems ensure that they are working properly. Corrosion may be an indicator of a

cathodic protection system malfunction or other problem. Federal regulations outline cathodic protection

requirements for buried, submerged and aboveground pipelines.

Objectives

• List the facilities that require cathodic protection.

• Identify cathodic protection requirements.

• Identify corrosion inspection requirements.

• Identify methods for inspecting pipe and coating.

• Describe procedures for performing test equipment operation checks.

• Describe steps for evaluating a cathodic protection system.

• Explain how to maintain cathodic protection.

• Recognize Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOCs) and take corrective action.

192-0511 Soil Resistivity Testing

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1416 KNT – MEA1139 PEF - MEA131

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers requirements and methods for soil resistivity testing.

Objectives

• Identify the requirements related to conducting a soil resistivity test.

• Describe how to perform a test equipment operations check.

• Describe the methods for performing a soil resistivity test.

• Identify Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOC) related to performing a soil resistivity check.

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192-0512 Pipe-to-Soil Testing

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1417 KNT – MEA1140 PEF – MEA132

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers testing requirements, pipeline locating, performing an equipment check, and test step

procedures.

Objectives

• Identify the requirements for pipe-to-soil testing.

• Describe the procedure for a pipe-to-soil test equipment check.

• List steps for performing pipe locating equipment checks.

• Identify and describe the three general methods of locating a pipeline.

• List the required steps for conducting a pipe-to-soil test.

• Identify the Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOC) related to conducting a pipe-to-soil test.

192-0701 Locating, Installing, and Protecting Customer Meters and Regulators

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1418 KNT - MEA1141 PEF – MEA133, MEA134

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers requirements for design and selection of meters, regulators, and pressure relief and limiting

devices; location requirements, protection from damage, installation and system uprating procedures.

Objectives

• Identify the components that comprise a meter set, including meters, regulators, and relief valves.

• List location considerations for proper installation and protection from damage of meter sets.

• Identify general meter set installation requirements.

• Identify correct procedures for the installation of customer meters, regulators, and where required, relief

valves.

• Identify Abnormal Operating Conditions.

• Identify correct procedures for the testing of installed customer meters, regulators, and where relief

valves.

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192-0702 Customer Pressure Regulating, Limiting, and Relief Devices – O&M

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1419 KNT – MEA1142 PEF – MEA135, MEA136

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers requirements for customer pressure regulating, limiting, and relief devices, including: location

and installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and pressure adjustment requirements.

Objectives

• Identify general location and installation requirements.

• Explain inspecting and testing.

• Describe maintenance.

• Describe adjustment.

• Recognize and react to Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOC).

192-0801 Locating Pipelines

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1420 KNT - MEA1143 PEF - MEA137

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers preliminary activities required for successful locates, and how to properly locate and mark

facilities.

Objectives

• Identify the preliminary activities required for successful locates.

• Describe proper locate and marking procedures.

• Explain how locating pipelines before excavating can stop damage from occurring.

• Recognize and react to Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOCs).

192-0802 Protection During Disturbance of Segment Support

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1421 KNT - MEA1144 PEF - MEA138

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

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Course Description

This course covers requirements and methods for protection during disturbance of segment support and

installation of suitable support.

Objectives

• Identify when to support pipeline segments.

• Identify different types of support.

• Identify what fittings and segments to support.

192-0803 Inspection for Damage

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1422 KNT - MEA1145 PEF - MEA139

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

When performing an inspection for damage, it is important to know how to properly inspect excavation sites,

perform leak surveys, and verify system integrity. This course provides information on inspection requirements

during excavation activities, segment support during disturbance of pipeline, and leak surveys after excavating or

blasting.

Objectives

• Recognize when contact with the excavator is needed during excavation.

• Describe how to perform inspection.

• Explain how to monitor for settlement during and after excavation.

• Explain how to monitor for and verify system integrity.

192-0804 Damage Prevention During Excavation Activities

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1423 KNT - MEA1295 PEF - MEA1296

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses damage prevention during excavations activities, such as auguring, backfilling, blasting,

boring, drilling, grading, jack hammering, plowing, trenching, and tunneling.

Objectives

• Describe preparation requirements.

• Identify potential hazards describe appropriate safety measures.

• Recognize and react to Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOCs).

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192-0901 System Patrolling

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1424 KNT - MEA1146 PEF - MEA140

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers patrolling methods, requirements, record keeping, and identification of soil disturbance.

Objectives

• Identify patrol method.

• Identify scope and requirements.

• Perform system patrols.

• Identify soil subsidence.

192-1001 Cast Iron Joints - Sealing

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1425 KNT - MEA1147 PEF - MEA141

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information identifying the requirements for, inspecting, and maintaining properly sealed cast

iron bell and spigot joints.

Objectives

• Identify when and where a bell and spigot joint is used.

• Identify how cast iron segments are joined using bell and spigot joints.

• Identify sealing requirements for bell and spigot joints.

• Evaluate if cast iron sealing requirements are met.

• Identify types of mechanical leak clamps and sealing methods appropriate for cast iron.

• Describe the process for installing and/or maintaining leak clamps designed for cast iron.

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192-1002 Plastic Pipe - Electrofusion

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1426 KNT - MEA1148 PEF - MEA143, MEA144

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers electrofusion preparation steps, the electrofusion process, and electrofusion inspection

procedures.

Objectives

• List requirements for plastic pipe electrofusion.

• Explain preparation of joints and fittings for fusion operations.

• Verify pipe preparation.

• Describe how to perform general electrofusing for couplings and sidewall fittings.

• Observe safety precautions.

• Explain how to inspect electrofused joints.

• Recognize and react to Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOCs).

192-1003 Plastic Pipe – Butt Heat Fusion

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1427 KNT - MEA1149 PEF - MEA145

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information on conventional butt heat fusion requirements, and preparation of pipe ends prior

to fusing, the fusion procedure, and inspection requirements.

Objectives

• List requirements for plastic pipe butt heat fusion.

• Explain how to prepare pipe for fusion operation.

• Verify pipe preparation.

• Describe general butt heat fusion of pipe and fittings.

• Observe safety precautions.

• Explain how to inspect butt fused joints.

• Recognize and react to Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOCs).

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192-1004 Plastic Pipe – Sidewall Heat Fusion

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1428 KNT - MEA1150 PEF - MEA146

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This module provides information on conventional sidewall heat fusion requirements and preparation of pipe and

fittings prior to fusing, the fusion procedure, and inspection requirements.

Objectives

• List requirements for plastic pipe sidewall heat fusion.

• Explain how to prepare pipe and fittings for fusion operation.

• Verify pipe preparation.

• Describe general sidewall heat fusion of pipe and fittings.

• Observe safety precautions.

• Explain how to inspect sidewall fused joints.

• Recognize and react to Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOCs).

192-1005 Mechanical Joints

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1429 KNT - MEA1151 PEF – MEA1123, MEA1124, MEA1125, MEA11320, MEA1753, MEA1754, MEA11699, MEA11700

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers: identification of mechanical joint requirements; general design requirements, coupling/fitting

selection, pipe preparation, protection of joining procedure from adverse weather, installation, inspection, and

removal.

Objectives

• Identify the general design requirements.

• Describe how to protect the mechanical joint installation from adverse weather.

• Select the appropriate coupling or fitting.

• Identify mechanical joint couplings preparation and installation requirements.

• Describe how to prepare pipe for a mechanical joint installation.

• Explain how to install the coupling or fitting on the pipe.

• Explain how to inspect for proper installation.

• Describe how to remove and replace defective joints.

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192-1006 Plastic Pipe – Socket Heat Fusion

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1430 KNT - MEA1152 PEF - MEA148

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information on conventional socket heat fusion requirements and preparation of pipe and

fittings prior to fusing, the fusion procedure, and inspection requirements.

Objectives

• List requirements for plastic pipe socket heat fusion.

• Explain how to prepare pipe and fittings for fusion operations.

• Verify pipe preparation.

• Describe fuse socket fitting to pipe.

• Observe safety precautions.

• Explain how to inspect socket fused joints

• Recognize and react to AOC’s.

192-1201 Leakage Survey: Distribution and Transmission

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1431 KNT - MEA1153 PEF – MEA149, MEA150

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers how to prepare for and perform leak surveys.

Objectives

• Identify the types of facilities and leakage surveys required.

• List and describe the methods of leakage survey.

• Describe how to perform specified leakage survey equipment checks.

• Identify and describe general procedures for performing leakage surveys on gas systems.

• Explain how to operate leakage detection equipment.

• Explain how to perform leakage survey methods.

• Describe how to properly perform outside leakage investigation, pinpointing, & grading.

• Describe how to properly perform system patrolling in conjunction with leakage survey.

• Recognize and react to Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOCs).

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192-1202 Outside Gas Leakage Investigation, Pinpointing, and Grading

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1432 KNT - MEA1154 PEF - MEA151

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers responding to and investigating a reported gas leak, precautionary actions in hazardous

situations, outside leak investigation procedure, visual inspection and identification of buried service locations, and

how to pinpoint and classify leaks.

Objectives

• Describe how to respond to and investigate a reported gas leakage.

• Explain how to investigate suspected gas leakage found during surveys, patrols, or by other means.

• Identify equipment operation checks in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

• Take precautionary actions in hazardous leakage situations.

• Initiate prevention of accidental ignition.

• Explain how to perform inside leakage investigation.

• Visually inspect area of leakage.

• Identify location of buried pipelines in area of leakage Identify location of foreign facilities in area of

leakage.

• Describe how to pinpoint leaks.

• Explain how to grade leaks.

• Recognize and react to Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOCs).

192-1203 Inside Gas Leakage Investigation

MEA Certificate Number TNG - MEA1433 KNT - MEA1155 PEF - MEA152

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers performing inside gas leakage investigations, checking for migration of gas at entry points,

initiating precautionary actions, and verifying inside service line and fuel line integrity.

Objectives

• Describe how to perform inside gas leakage investigation until the leakage is found or no leakage is

confirmed.

• Explain how to check for migration of gas at entry points.

• Describe service line penetration.

• Explain how to initiate precautionary actions at any time that hazardous gas leakage is found.

• Describe how to perform an inside leakage survey.

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• Identify how to verify inside service line and fuel line integrity.

• Recognize and react to Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOCs).

192-1301 Leak & Strength Test- Service Lines, Mains, and Transmission Lines

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1434 KNT - MEA1156 PEF - MEA153, MEA154, MEA155, MEA1126

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers leak and strength testing of service lines, mains, and transmission lines.

Objectives

• Identify leak and strength test requirements and methods for service lines, mains, and transmission lines.

• Describe how to isolate a segment of pipeline to be tested.

• Explain how to test a pipeline segment using a gaseous medium.

• Describe how to hydrostatically test a pipeline segment using water as a test medium.

• Explain how to remove a segment of pipeline from isolation after testing.

• Describe how to place a pipeline segment in service.

• Identify how to test final connections.

192-1401 Abandonment or Inactivation of Facilities

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1435 KNT - MEA1157 PEF - MEA156

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers some of the basic requirements for deactivating and abandoning pipelines, including cast iron

and steel. Disconnecting piping from a gas system, purging gas and liquids, sealing open outlets in an abandoned

pipe, removal of above ground facilities, and monitoring for corrosion will be covered.

Objectives

• Describe how to abandon pipelines, service lines, and pipeline facilities.

• Identify how to make pipelines and service lines inactive.

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192-1402 Backfilling

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1436 KNT - MEA1158 PEF - MEA157

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers backfilling steps and requirements, compaction basics, and support and protection of facilities

during backfilling.

Objectives

• State the requirements for backfilling.

• Evaluate backfill material.

• Describe how to support and brace pipe during backfilling.

• Identify cleanup and restoration tasks.

• Recognize and react to Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOCs).

192-1403 Installation of Steel Pipe – Field Bends

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1437 KNT - MEA1159 PEF - MEA158

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

In addition to DOT requirements, this course covers how to prepare for and inspect field bends.

Objectives

• Identify bending requirements for steel pipe.

• Describe how to prepare pipe for field bends.

• Explain how to inspect field bends in steel pipe.

• Recognize and react to Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOCs).

192-1404 Casing Vents and Seals

MEA Certificate Number TNG - MEA1438 KNT - MEA1160 PEF - MEA159

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers the installation, repair, and maintenance of vents and seals on casing pipe.

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Objectives

• Determine the requirements for seals and vent installation.

• Evaluate casing to determine if requirements for vents and seals have been met.

• Identify damage or leaks.

• Explain how to preserve existing casing vents and seals.

• Describe how to install, repair, or maintain casing vents.

192-1405 Underground Clearances

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1439 KNT - MEA1161 PEF - MEA160

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers minimum requirements for underground clearances.

Objectives

• Know and identify minimum underground clearances for transmission lines, mains, pipe-type or bottle

holders, and plastic mains.

• Describe how to evaluate clearances and how to take necessary steps to maintain them.

• Recognize Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOC) and how to take appropriate action.

192-1408 Installation of Plastic Pipe

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1440 KNT - MEA1162 PEF - MEA161, MEA162, MEA163, MEA164, MEA165, MEA166

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information on plastic pipe storage and handling, site preparation and inspection

requirements, and installation and joining methods and procedures.

Objectives

• List site considerations and preparation necessary before installing plastic pipe.

• Describe pre-installation inspection criteria for plastic pipe.

• Describe pipe handling precautions (to avoid damage to plastic pipe).

• Describe the process of joining plastic pipe.

• Describe the process of installing plastic pipe.

• Recognize and react to Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOCs).

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192-1409 Installation of Steel Pipe

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1441 KNT - MEA1163 PEF - MEA167, MEA168, MEA169, MEA170, MEA171, MEA172

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers installation methods, requirements, and proper handling procedures for steel pipe.

Objectives

• Recognize the methods for steel pipe installation.

• Recognize the requirements for steel pipe installation.

• Describe how to inspect steel pipe for damage.

• Explain how to properly handle steel pipe during installation.

• Describe how to install steel pipe using typical methods: direct burial, driving, boring, and aboveground.

• Identify potential Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOCs).

• Identify methods for reducing stress on pipe: installing and backfilling.

192-1410 Cover – Service Lines, Mains, and Transmission Lines

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1442 KNT - MEA1164 PEF - MEA173, MEA1127

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers identification of minimum cover requirements, evaluation of cover in the field, preservation and

maintenance of minimum cover, restoration of minimum cover, and protection of minimum cover requirements

cannot be met or maintained.

Objectives

• Identify minimum cover requirements.

• Evaluate cover if minimum cover requirements are being met.

• Describe how to preserve or maintain minimum cover.

• Describe how to restore, as necessary, minimum cover.

• Describe how to provide, as necessary, for protection where minimum cover requirements cannot be met.

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192-1411 Inspection

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1443 KNT - MEA1165 PEF - MEA174, MEA175

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers the criteria for both general and material inspection, and the inspection process for mains and

transmission lines.

Objectives

• Identify visual inspection criteria for steel and plastic pipe.

• Describe how to perform an inspection according to inspection criteria.

• Identify abnormal operating conditions.

192-1413 Line Markers

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1444 KNT - MEA1166 PEF - MEA176

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers line marker requirements, maintaining and preserving line marker, and pipeline right-of-way.

Objectives

• Identify sign specifications.

• Identify line marker requirements.

• Understand exceptions to the rule.

• Identify steps to maintain line markers.

• Identify requirements for above ground pipelines.

192-1414 Pipeline Shutdown, Startup or Pressure Change

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1445 KNT - MEA1167 PEF - MEA177, MEA178, MEA179, MEA180, MEA181

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers: recognition of safety considerations involved in a pipeline shutdown, startup, or pressure

change; how to determine when pipeline shutdown or pressure reduction are required; and operation of pipeline

components as required to perform shutdown or pressure change on a pipeline segment.

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Objectives

• Determine if a pipeline shutdown or pressure reduction is required.

• Identify methods for pipeline shutdown, startup, and increase or decrease of pressure.

• Describe general procedure requirements and safety considerations.

• Explain preparation requirements for pipeline for shutdown, startup, and pressure change.

• Describe procedures for stopping gas flow and changing pressure.

192-1415 Protection from Hazards

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1446 KNT - MEA1168 PEF - MEA182

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers how to prepare for hazards, and how to implement the process of preparing for hazards.

Objectives

• List site preparation steps.

• Describe site safety requirements.

• Provide visual inspection tips.

• List the hazards associated with the fusion of plastic pipe.

• List precautions you can take to control static electricity on plastic pipe.

• Explain what can be done to avoid burns and electrical hazards.

192-1417 Protection when Minimum Cover Not Met

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1447 KNT - MEA1169 PEF - MEA183

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information on protection methods, and trench cover.

Objectives

• Identify minimum cover requirements.

• Identify additional protection methods when minimum cover cannot be met.

• Describe installation of additional protection methods.

• Identify Abnormal Operating Conditions.

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192-1418 Purging

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1448 KNT - MEA1170 PEF - MEA184, MEA185

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information on purging of natural gas facilities, into and out of service.

Objectives

• Safely perform all fundamentals associated with purging.

• Purge with natural gas, air, and inert gas.

• Properly vent discharge.

• Test for a complete purge.

192-1419 Uprating: Reinforce or Anchor Offsets, Bends, and Dead-ends

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1449 KNT - MEA1171 PEF - MEA186, MEA187

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers the methods and process of reinforcing or anchoring pipe offsets, bends, and dead ends.

Uprating a natural gas system increases the internal pressure in the piping system. This has the effect of adding

increased forces where piping changes direction, or where it dead ends at a cap or tee. If the system is joined using

compression couplings, it is critical these fittings are restrained in a manner that will allow them to pull apart.

Objectives

• Identify methods for reinforcing or anchoring offsets, bends, and dead ends.

• Identify Abnormal Operating Conditions.

192-1421 Installation of Steel Pipe – Repair of Imperfections or Damage

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1450 KNT - MEA1172 PEF - MEA188, MEA189

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers the repair of steel pipe imperfections or damage.

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Objectives

• Identify factors that determine required repair.

• Identify methods and requirements of repair.

• Describe methods of repair.

192-1422 Segment Repair, Replacement, Etc.

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1451

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers segment repair and replacement of service lines, mains, and transmission lines.

Objectives

• Describe procedures for inspecting pipeline segments for damage.

• Describe signs of external corrosion.

• Describe pipeline shutdown, purging and replacement activities.

• Line inspection requirements for repairs.

• Explain how to perform leak and strength tests.

• Explain how to monitor internal corrosion on pipeline segments.

• List key elements necessary to safely place a pipeline segment back in service.

192-1424 Support and Anchor Maintenance – Exposed Pipeline

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1452 KNT - MEA1174 PEF - MEA191

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers requirements and maintenance of supports, expansion joints, and anchors on exposed pipelines.

Objectives

• Identify supports, expansion joints, and anchor requirements for exposed pipelines.

• Describe proper procedures for installation of supports, expansion joints, and anchors.

• Evaluate existing supports, expansion joints, and anchors and identify AOCs.

• Describe repair procedures for supports, expansion joints, and anchors.

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192-1425 Tapping Cast and Ductile Iron Pipe

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1453 KNT - MEA1175 PEF - MEA192

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers: - Preparation necessary in tapping and stopping cast and ductile iron pipe - Process of stopping

and tapping cast and ductile iron pipe - Testing and reacting to Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOCs)

Objectives

• Identify conditions and requirements that must be observed before tapping and stopping cast and ductile

iron pipe.

• State process and equipment used when tapping and stopping cast and ductile iron pipe.

• Explain how to perform a leak test and recognize Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOCs).

192-1426 Tapping Steel and Plastic Pipe

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1454 KNT - MEA1176 PEF - MEA193, MEA194

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers preparation steps for tapping steel and plastic pipe, safety procedures, equipment inspection,

evaluating operating conditions, requirements for connecting equipment to main, and general installation of

mechanical and bag stoppers.

Objectives

• Describe how to evaluate and identify tap location.

• Describe how to verify pressure of pipeline segment.

• Describe how to select appropriate fittings.

• Explain how to safely perform tapping and stopping procedures.

• Identify Abnormal Operating Conditions.

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192-1427 Valve Maintenance

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1455 KNT - MEA1177 PEF - MEA195, MEA196

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers inspection and maintenance of transmission line and distribution line valves.

Objectives

• Identify valves to be maintained.

• Identify requirements and steps to perform: valve inspection, partial operation, maintenance and

documentation.

• Remove/return a valve from/to service as required.

• Recognize and react to Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOCs).

192-1430 Internal Sealing – Cast Iron and Ductile Iron Segments

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1456 KNT - MEA1178 PEF - MEA197

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers requirements and procedure for internal sealing.

Objectives

• Identify internal sealing requirements.

• Describe proper procedures for internal sealing of pipe and joints.

192-1431 Segment Removal

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1457 KNT - MEA1179 PEF - MEA198

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers requirements for disconnecting pipeline segments, and removal of segments without damaging

facilities.

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Objectives

• Identify requirements for disconnection of a pipeline segment.

• Remove the segment without damaging facilities that are to remain in service.

• Recognize Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOCs).

192-1432 Leak Clamps and Sleeves

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1458 KNT - MEA1180 PEF - MEA199, MEA1118

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers preparation and installation of leak clamps and sleeves.

Objectives

• Identify situations where leak clamp or sleeve repairs may be required.

• Describe proper procedures for installation of leak clamps and sleeves.

192-1434 Bypassing Regulator Stations & Meter Sets

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1464 KNT – MEA1463

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course describes when and how to perform a bypass of pipelines and regulator stations.

Objectives

• Describe bypassing procedures for pipelines, district regulator stations and town border stations.

192-1435 Bypassing Gas Mains and Services

MEA Certificate Number TNG - MEA1466 KNT – MEA1465

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses when and how to perform a bypass on a natural gas main or service.

Objectives

• Evaluate the need to perform a bypass.

• Identify the necessary tools and material required to perform a bypass.

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• Describe the proper procedure for performing a bypass.

• List required action steps to avoid potential problems.

• Recognize and react to Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOCs).

192-1436 Working with Blowing Gas

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1468 KNT – MEA1467

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides an overview of the dangers of blowing gas, information on protection methods to protect

rescuers and repairmen from damage, discusses correct response to a blowing gas situation, and required

documentation.

Objectives

• Identify ignition sources.

• Identify proper response procedures.

• Identify notification requirements.

• Develop and/or recognize an emergency response plan.

• Describe methods for controlling the flow of gas.

• Recognize appropriate protective equipment, including FR clothing and respirators.

• Describe solutions for necessary excavation and repairs.

• Recognize the follow-up steps resulting from blowing gas situations.

192-1437 Launching-Receiving Pigs for Lines In-Service

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11989 KNT – MEA11988

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers pipeline pigging operations, practices, and equipment used in launching and receiving pigs for

lines in-service in order to clean, inspect, batch and plug pipelines for effective and efficient operation.

Objectives

• Perform pipeline pigging components.

• Recognize operator responsibilities.

• Implement certain pigging activities.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating procedures.

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192-1501 Odorization – Mains and Transmission Lines

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA1471 KNT – MEA1181 PEF – MEA1101, MEA1102

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers the basics of odorization, including how to evaluate, preserve and maintain the correct

concentration of odorant within a gas delivery system.

Objectives

• Perform periodic gas sampling for proper concentration of odorant.

• Perform a sniff test.

• Evaluate odorizer.

• Maintain odorizer.

• Complete documentation as required.

• Recognize and react to Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOCs).

192-1802 Vault Maintenance

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1472 KNT - MEA1182 PEF – MEA1103

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers vault maintenance requirements, inspection procedures, entry/exit procedures, and potential

hazards.

Objectives

• Describe vault entry and exit procedure.

• Describe vault inspection and maintenance requirements.

• Identify of Abnormal Operating Conditions.

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192-1803 Pressure Regulating – Limiting, Relief, Relief Device – Operation - Maintenance

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1473 KNT - MEA1183 PEF - MEA1104

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course will cover installations commonly referred to as "station" or "regulator station" installations. (Customer

installations are covered in course 192-0702.)

Objectives

• Identify installation requirements for pressure regulating, limiting, and relief devices.

• Identify capacity requirements.

• Inspect and test devices.

• Maintain associated valves.

• Perform required adjustments.

• Recognize and react to Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOCs).

192-2010 Service Line Replacement

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1475 KNT - MEA1184 PEF - MEA1105, MEA1106

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers the requirements for installing service lines, including: installation into buildings, under buildings,

service line connections to a main, and locating service line valves.

Objectives

• Describe safe installation and maintenance procedures.

• Define minimum clearance requirements.

• Describe methods that may be used to protect from corrosion and gas leaks.

• Identify Abnormal Operating Conditions.

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192-2011 Prevention of Accidental Ignition

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1474 KNT - MEA1185 PEF - MEA1107

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers the recognition and prevention of accidental ignition of gas in any structure or area where the

presence of gas constitutes a fire or explosion hazard.

Objectives

• List the requirements to prevent accidental ignition.

• Recognize hazardous amounts of gas.

• Identify potential sources of ignition.

• Identify considerations before venting, blowing down, or purging.

• Recognize accidental ignition potentials.

192-2014 Service Lines Not In Use and Service Discontinuance

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1476 KNT - MEA1186 PEF - MEA1108

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers abandonment or deactivation of facilities, including: requirements for service lines not in use,

requirements for service discontinuance to a customer, isolation of service lines not placed in service, and

disconnection of gas piping.

Objectives

• Describe how to isolate and/or discontinue service to customer.

• List Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOC) that may be encountered.

• Describe how to close and lock valves, and install mechanical devices, to prevent gas flow.

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192-2301 Uprate Steel Pipeline to Pressure Producing Hoop Stress > = 30% SMYS

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1477 KNT - MEA1187 PEF - MEA1109

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses activities to measure and characterize mechanical damage (e.g. dents, gouges, cracks) on

installed pipe and components, including investigation to determine the extent of damage and recording data.

Objectives

• Define key uprating terms.

• Describe basic uprating concepts.

• Identify determining factors.

• List required preliminary activities.

• Identify uprating requirements.

• Describe precautions that should be taken to protect employees and the public during uprating.

192-2302 Uprating Pipeline to Pressure Producing Hoop Stress < 30% SMYS

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1478 KNT - MEA1188 PEF - MEA1110

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers basic uprating terms and concepts, general uprating processes and procedures, and factors to

consider in determining the feasibility of uprating a system that will produce a hoop stress of less than 30% of

SMYS.

Objectives

• List reasons to uprate a system.

• Describe factors to consider in determining the feasibility of uprating a system.

• Describe the field procedure which must be followed to allow a system to be uprated is system will operate

at a Hoop Stress less than 30.

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192-2401 Welding

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1479 KNT - MEA1189 PEF - MEA1111

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers requirements for performing welds, safety precautions, weld area preparation, general repair

and removal requirements, and nondestructive testing requirements.

Objectives

• Describe methods to prevent ignition in the welding area.

• Select a qualified welding procedure.

• List steps for preparation of the welding area.

• Describe nondestructive testing.

• Explain repair and removal of defects.

192-2402 Visual Inspection of Welds

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1480 KNT - MEA1190 PEF - MEA1112

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information about the preparation required to perform visual inspection of welds.

Objectives

• Describe the visual inspection requirements of welds.

• Identify weld defects.

• Explain required preparation for visual inspection.

• Describe process of visual inspection.

192-2403 Nondestructive Testing of Welds

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1481 KNT - MEA1191 PEF - MEA1113

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers inspection requirements; identification of welds requiring nondestructive tests; performance of

nondestructive test; and repair/removal requirements for defective welds.

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Objectives

• Describe visual inspection.

• Explain nondestructive testing.

• Describe weld removal and defect repair.

• Describe visual inspection

• Explain nondestructive testing

192-2405 Miter Joints

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1482 KNT - MEA1192 PEF - MEA1115

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers preparation requirements for miter joints, and the process of welding miter joints.

Objectives

• Identify miter joint requirements.

• Prepare for miter joint weld

NOTE: The actual performance of welding the joint is covered in a separate course: 192-2401 Welding.

192-2705 Gas Controls

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1483 KNT - MEA1193 PEF - MEA1119

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course will cover the basic function of the Controller, pipeline startup, shutdown, monitoring of pressure flows

and manual and remote operation of equipment on the pipeline. The course will also cover potential abnormal

operating conditions.

Objectives

• Understand the basic functions of a Gas Controller.

• Describe a pipeline startup.

• Describe a pipeline shutdown.

• Recognize pressures, flows, communications and line integrity, and how to maintain them within allowable

limits.

• Identify manual or remote opening and closing of valves or other equipment.

• Explain how to recognize and respond to abnormal conditions.

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195-0060 General Abnormal Opering Conditions (CT60)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1485 KNT - KNT - MEA1484

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information on general Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOCs)

Objectives

• Define and understand an abnormal operating condition.

• Recognize and respond to the malfunction or failure of pipeline components.

• Recognize and respond to physical damage to the pipeline system.

• Recognize and respond to the unexpected activation of a safety device.

• Recognize and respond to abnormal facility conditions.

195-0000 Documentation & Reporting

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1363 KNT - MEA1242

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

The course provides information on the procedures and methods of documenting, reporting, and OQ recordkeeping

for DOT pipelines.

Objectives

• Identify and maintain required documentation.

• Identify safety related conditions that require reporting.

• Identify Operator Qualifications (OQ) record keeping requirements.

195-0403 Corrosion Monitoring - Internal (CT09)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1358 KNT - MEA1243 PEF - MEA1194

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

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Course Description

This course provides information on locating and accurately collecting data from corrosion probes, coupons, and

samples to monitor corrosion conditions in a pipeline.

Objectives

• Safely extract or insert corrosion coupons.

• Safely extract and insert corrosion probes.

• Properly collect composite or spot samples for analysis of corrosive properties.

• Explain how to recognize and react to abnormal conditions.

195-0404 Prevention of Atmospheric Corrosion (CT06)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1359 KNT - MEA1244 PEF - MEA1195

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information on prevention of atmospheric corrosion as it relates to a DOT pipeline system.

Objectives

• Understand the function of preventing atmospheric corrosion.

• Perform an inspection of coatings.

• Perform surface preparation.

• Perform an application of coatings.

• Recognize and properly react to abnormal operating conditions.

195-0405 Measure Wall Thickness of Pipe (CT07)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1360 KNT - MEA1245 PEF - MEA1196

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information on measuring the wall thickness of a pipe using various methods.

Objectives

• Understand the requirements for measuring the wall thickness of pipe.

• Use a pit depth gauge.

• Use an ultrasonic thickness meter (UST).

• Collect RSTRENG Data.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions when measuring wall thickness.

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195-0406 Inspect Internal Pipe Surfaces (CT13)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1361 KNT - MEA1246 PEF - MEA1197

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information on internal inspections of pipe surfaces for evidence of corrosion.

Objectives

• Recognize different types of internal corrosion and their mechanisms.

• Possess a working knowledge of tools used for internal corrosion evaluation.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions when inspecting internal pipe surfaces.

195-0407 Application & Repair of External Coatings (CT14)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1362 KNT - MEA1247 PEF - MEA1198

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information on cathodic protection rectifier maintenance and repair as relates to a DOT

pipeline system.

Objectives

• Identify and describe the different types of external coatings and how they are applied.

• Identify and describe the actions that must be taken in order to apply and repair external coating.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions when applying and repairing external coatings.

195-0501 Cathodic Protection: Rectifier Maintenance and Repair (CT04)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1364 KNT - MEA1248 PEF - MEA1199

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information on cathodic protection rectifier maintenance and repair as they relate to a DOT

pipeline system.

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Objectives

• Troubleshoot and repair rectifiers.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions when troubleshooting and repairing rectifiers.

195-0503 Cathodic Protection Systems (CT02)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1365 KNT - MEA1249 PEF - MEA1200

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information on the procedures and methods involved in assessing and maintaining test leads

as they relate to a DOT pipeline system.

Objectives

• Define and understand the function of a test lead and the equipment used to maintain it.

• Correctly inspect and verify test lead continuity.

• Repair or replace damaged test leads.

• Install anodes.

• Explain how to recognize and react to abnormal conditions.

195-0505 Cathodic Protection Systems: Inspect Rectifier (CT03)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1366 KNT - MEA1250 PEF - MEA1201

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information on the procedures and methods involved in inspecting cathodic protection

rectifiers as they relate to a DOT pipeline system.

Objectives

• Obtain a voltage and current output readings from rectifier and check for proper rectifier operations.

• Perform cathodic protection rectifiers on/off test.

• Recognize and react to abnormal conditions.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions when inspecting cathodic protection rectifiers.

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195-0514 Cathodic Protection Systems: Conduct Annual Cathodic Protection Surveys (CT01)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1367 KNT - MEA1251 PEF - MEA1202

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information on the procedures and methods involved with conducting annual cathodic

protection surveys as they relate to a DOT pipeline system.

Objectives

• Define and understand the function of conducting annual cathodic protection surveys.

• Determine the measurement of structure-to-electrolyte potential.

• Perform close interval survey.

• Perform testing to detect interference.

• Ensure electrical isolation from foreign structures.

• Perform an inspection and electrical test of bonds.

• Complete a visual atmospheric inspection.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions when conducting annual cathodic protection

surveys.

195-0515 Conducting Cathodic Protection Remediation (CT08)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1369 KNT - MEA1253 PEF - MEA1204

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information on cathodic protection remediation as it relates to a DOT pipeline system.

Objectives

• Electrical bond installation.

• Galvanic and impressed current anode installation.

• Transformer/rectifier installation.

• Test station installation.

• Perform thermite welding procedure.

• Conduct electrolyte resistivity measurements.

• Locating a shorted casing.

• Recognize and properly react to abnormal conditions for conducting cathodic protection remediation.

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195-0516 Cathodic Protection Systems: Electrically Inspect Bare Pipe (CT05)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1368 KNT - MEA1252 PEF - MEA1203

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information on electrical inspection of bare pipe without cathodic protection as it relates to a

DOT pipeline system.

Objectives

• Definition and function of electrical inspection of bare pipe.

• Soil resistivity measurements.

• Soil-to-soil potential surveys.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions when electrically inspecting bare pipe.

195-0721 Joining of Pipe: Threaded Joints (CT0721)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA11998 KNT - MEA11859 PEF - MEA11984

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information on how to become qualified to perform the covered task Joining Pipe: Threaded

Joints.

Objectives

• Properly connect and tighten threaded joints.

• Recognize and properly react to abnormal operating conditions.

195-0801 Provide Temporary Marking of Buried Pipeline Prior to Excavation (CT19)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1370 KNT - MEA1254 PEF - MEA1205

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information on the procedures and methods performed to provide the temporary marking of

buried pipelines prior to excavation activity.

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Objectives

• Define and understand the function of providing temporary marking of buried pipeline prior to excavation

and the equipment used to mark it.

• Locate the designated line.

• Install appropriate temporary markers identifying the line.

195-0804 Inspection After Excavation Activities & Leak Survey After Blasting (CT20)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1371 KNT - MEA1255 PEF - MEA1206

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information on the procedures and methods for inspecting a pipeline following excavation

activities and performing leak surveys after blasting.

Objectives

• Define and demonstrate knowledge of inspection procedures performed following excavation activities

and leak survey performed after blasting.

• Utilize leak survey techniques.

• Monitor for pressure loss.

• Explain how to recognize and react to abnormal conditions for inspection following excavation activities

and leak survey after blasting.

195-0805 Inspecting Existing Pipe Following Movement (CT30)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1372 KNT - MEA1256 PEF - MEA1207

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information on the procedures and methods of inspecting existing pipe following movement.

Objectives

• Define and demonstrate working knowledge of inspecting an existing pipe following movement.

• Inspect the pipeline for secondary stresses, physical damage, corrosion, and coating damage.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions when inspecting existing pipe following movement.

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195-0806 Inspections for Tie-ins, Pipeline Replacements or Other Components (CT34)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1373 KNT - MEA1257 PEF - MEA1208

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information on procedures and methods of inspecting activities for tie-ins, pipeline

replacements, or other components connecting to an existing pipeline.

Objectives

• Define and demonstrate working knowledge of inspection activities for tie-ins, pipe replacements, or other

components connecting to an existing pipeline.

• Visually inspect pipe and pipe components.

• Verify welder qualifications.

• Ensure proper installation.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions when inspecting clearance of existing pipe to

underground structures.

195-0808 Inspect Buried Pipe When Exposed (CT10)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1374 KNT - MEA1258 PEF - MEA1209

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information on practices for inspecting buried pipe as it relates to a DOT pipeline system.

Objectives

• Inspect for physical damage.

• Inspect the condition of the pipe coating.

• Inspect for corrosion.

• Explain how to recognize and react to abnormal conditions for inspecting and examining buried pipe when

exposed.

195-0809 Inspect, Test and Calibrate Overfill Protective Devices (CT11)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1375 KNT - MEA1259 PEF - MEA1210

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

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Course Description

This course provides information with regard to practices performed to prevent overfilling of breakout tanks.

Objectives

• Define overfill protective devices and their purpose.

• Inspect and calibrate overfill protective devices.

• Explain how to recognize and react to abnormal conditions for inspecting and calibrating overfill protective

devices.

195-0810 Inspection of Breakout Tanks (CT18)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1376 KNT - MEA1260 PEF - MEA1211

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information on the procedures and methods used during the inspection of breakout tanks.

Objectives

• Define and demonstrate a working knowledge of regulatory compliance and inspection requirements for

breakout tanks.

• Inspect breakout tanks in accordance with API Standard 653.

• Inspect breakout tanks in accordance with API Standard 510.

• Inspect other breakout tanks.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions when inspecting breakout tanks.

195-1204 Inspect Surface Conditions of Right of Way, Perform Leak Survey (CT16)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1377 KNT - MEA1261 PEF - MEA1212

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information with regard to the procedures and methods of inspecting surface conditions of

right of way and performing leak surveys for liquid pipelines.

Objectives

• Inspect surface conditions of right of way.

• Follow the company’s reporting protocols.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions when inspecting surface conditions of right of way

and performing leak surveys.

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195-1205 Inspect Navigable Waterway Crossings (CT17)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1378 KNT - MEA1262 PEF - MEA1213

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information on procedures and methods involved with inspecting navigable waterway

crossings.

Objectives

• Define and demonstrate working knowledge of inspecting navigable waterway crossings.

• Use probes and sonar devices to determine the depth of cover and verify the location of a pipeline.

• Recognize and properly react to abnormal conditions.

195-1206 Perform Leakage Survey (CT45)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1379 KNT - MEA1263 PEF - MEA1214

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information with regard to the procedures and methods used when performing a leakage

survey.

Objectives

• Define and demonstrate a working knowledge of leakage surveys and the equipment used to perform

them.

• Perform visual surveys.

• Perform a pipeline leakage survey using a combustible gas detector.

• Perform a pipeline leakage survey using a flame ionization detector.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions when performing leakage surveys.

195-1301 Conduct Pressure Test (CT37)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1380 KNT - MEA1264 PEF - MEA1215

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

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Course Description

This course provides information on the procedures and methods of conducting a pressure test to prove the

integrity of the pipeline.

Objectives

• Define and understand the function of a pressure test and the equipment used to perform it.

• Conduct a pressure test and record the results.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions when conducting a pressure test.

195-1401 Abandoning, Safe Disconnect, Purging & Sealing Pipeline Facilities (CT32)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1381 KNT - MEA1265 PEF - MEA1216

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information on the procedures and methods used when abandoning, disconnecting, purging,

and sealing pipeline facilities.

Objectives

• Define and understand the function of requirements for permanently or temporarily decommissioning or

removing a pipeline facility from service.

• Safely disconnect pipeline facilities.

• Purge pipeline facilities.

• Seal a disconnected portion of pipeline.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions when abandoning, safely disconnecting, purging,

and sealing of pipeline facilities.

195-1402BF Backfilling a Trench Following Maintenance (CT35)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1382 KNT - MEA1266 PEF - MEA1217

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information on procedures and methods of backfilling a trench following maintenance.

Objectives

• Define and demonstrate working knowledge about the function of backfilling a trench following pipeline

maintenance.

• Perform backfilling operations on the pipeline following maintenance.

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• Determine if a tamping tool and backhoe are used properly.

• Determine the amount of cover required according to 49 CFR 195.248.

• Explain how to recognize and react to abnormal conditions for backfilling a trench following maintenance.

195-1402MP Moving In-Service Pipe (CT29)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1383 KNT - MEA1267 PEF - MEA1218

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This discusses procedures and methods involved with moving in-service pipe. The course provides information for

field supervisory personnel who will be coordinating and managing the pipeline movement process.

Objectives

• How to determine the allowable line pressure in a section of pipe to be moved.

• How to prepare for pipeline movement activities.

• How to move in-service pipe.

• Abnormal operating conditions and how to respond to them.

195-1405CG Inspection of Clearance of Existing Pipe to Underground Structures (CT31)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1384 KNT - MEA1268 PEF - MEA1219

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information with regard to procedures and methods of measuring clearances from existing

pipe to new underground structures installed by excavation, boring, and directional drilling.

Objectives

• Define and demonstrate working knowledge of inspecting clearances between existing pipes and

underground structures as well as equipment used to perform the inspection.

• Assure minimum clearances are maintained and that interference and corrosion control testing are

performed during the installation of foreign pipelines or structures.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions when measuring clearance from existing pipe to

underground structures installed by excavation, boring, or directional drilling.

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195-1413 Placing and Maintaining Line Markers (CT15)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1385 KNT - MEA1269 PEF - MEA1220

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers procedures and methods involved with properly marking a pipeline.

Objectives

• Define and understand the placing and maintaining of line markers.

• Locate a pipeline.

• Install a line marker.

• Inspect and maintain line markers and aerial line markers.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions when placing and maintaining line markers.

195-1414EP Operations of a Pipeline System (Exploration & Production Facility) (CT39.1)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1386 KNT - MEA1270 PEF - MEA1221

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers procedures and methods involved with properly marking a pipeline system (exploration and

production facility).

Objectives

• Identify the activities associated with the safe start-up of a pipeline system.

• Identify the steps necessary for the safe shutdown of a pipeline system.

• Demonstrate knowledge of monitoring and maintenance of pressure, flow, and line integrity.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions during operation of a pipeline system.

195-1414PS Operations of a Pipeline System (Pipeline Facility) (CT39.2)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1388 KNT - MEA1272 PEF - MEA1223

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information with regard to procedures and methods of operating a pipeline system.

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Objectives

• Identify the activities associated with the safe start-up of a pipeline.

• Identify the steps necessary for the safe shutdown of a pipeline.

• Demonstrate knowledge of monitoring and maintenance of pressures, flows, communications, and line

integrity.

• Identify the necessary steps for the manual or remote opening and or closing of a valve or other

equipment.

• Identify the necessary steps for the manual or remote opening and or closing of a valve or other

equipment.

• Recognize abnormal operating conditions for the task and identify proper responses.

195-1414LR Operate Pressure Relieving Devices on Launching/Receiving Facilities (CT41)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1387 KNT - MEA1265 PEF - MEA1222

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information in regard to the procedures and methods of operating a pipeline system.

Objectives

• Identify the names and operation of the valves used on a launching facility.

• Explain the sequence of events needed to isolate, relieve pressure, and drain fluids from the launcher

barrel.

• Understand the procedures involved with launching a pig.

• Identify the names and operations of the valves used on a receiving facility.

• Understand the procedures involved with receiving a pig.

• Explain the sequence of events needed to isolate, relieve pressure, and drain fluids from the receiver

barrel.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions during launching and receiving activities

195-1418PG Purge a Pipeline (CT48)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1389 KNT - MEA1273 PEF - MEA1224

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses the procedures and methods used to purge a pipeline.

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Objectives

• Define and understand how to safely purge hydrocarbons or air from a pipeline.

• Remove hydrocarbons from a pipeline.

• Remove air from the pipeline.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions when purging a pipeline.

195-1422 Internal Corrosion Remediation (CT12)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1390 KNT - MEA1274 PEF - MEA1225

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information in regard to internal corrosion remediation as it relates to a DOT pipeline system.

Objectives

• Adjust inhibitor injection rates to achieve an acceptable industry and company standard to prevent internal

corrosion.

• Explain how to recognize and react to abnormal conditions for internal corrosion remediation.

195-1424 Installation, Replacement or Repair of Support Structures (CT33)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1391 KNT - MEA1275 PEF - MEA1226

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information with regard to the procedures and methods of installing, replacing or repairing of

support structures on existing or new aboveground components.

Objectives

• Define and demonstrate working knowledge of replacement or repair of support structures on existing or

new aboveground components.

• Explain activities required to install additional or revised support structure elements to existing

aboveground structures.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions when installing, replacing, or repairing support

structures on existing or new above ground components.

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195-1427VI Valve Inspection (CT22)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1392 KNT - MEA1276 PEF - MEA1227

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses the procedures and methods involved with inspecting all in-service valves (excluding relief

valves) physically connected to a DOT pipeline system. Examples of valves considered to be part of this task include:

pump suction, pump discharge, manifold, pressure control, block, check and tank valves.

Objectives

• Inspect valves.

• Conduct a routine walk-around inspection.

• Conduct an external integrity inspection of the valve.

• Perform a function test of the valve.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions when inspecting valves.

195-1427VM Valve Maintenance (CT42)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1393 KNT - MEA1277 PEF - MEA1228

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information on the procedures and methods of performing maintenance on all valves (except

relief valves).

Objectives

• Perform valve body and or actuator/operator maintenance.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions when performing maintenance on valves.

195-1427VR Valve Repair (CT23)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1394 KNT - MEA1278 PEF - MEA1229

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information on the procedures and methods involved with the repair of all valves (except relief

valves).

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Objectives

• Understand valve types and components.

• Perform preventive maintenance.

• Repair valves and actuators/operators.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions when repairing valves.

195-1443 Perform Flange Bolting Procedures (CT43)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA11999 KNT - MEA11860 PEF - MEA11985

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information on how to become qualified to perform the covered task Perform Flange Bolting

Procedures.

Objectives

• Identify hazards associated with flange bolting procedures.

• Perform general flange assembly procedures.

• Perform general flange disassembly procedures

• Identify and respond to abnormal operating conditions.

195-1444 Tubing and Tube Fitting: Handling and Installation (CT44)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA12000 KNT - MEA11861 PEF - MEA11986

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information on how to become qualified to perform the covered task Perform Flange Bolting

Procedures.

Objectives

• Demonstrate knowledge of instrumentation tubing, tube fittings and tubing componenets.

• Demonstrate the correct methods for handling tubing, tube fittings, and tubing componenets.

• Design or verify a correct layout of a tubing system

• Correctly cut and de-burr metal tubing.

• Perform a correct 90 degree bend of metal tubing.

• Perform installation of a small diameter compression tube fittings.

• Recognize and properly react to abnormal operating conditions.

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195-1465 Damage Prevention During Excavation Activities by or on Behalf of the Operator

(CT65)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA12002 KNT - MEA11992 PEF - MEA11993

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information on how to become qualified to perform the covered task Damage Prevention

During Excavation of In-Service Pipe.

Objectives

• Prepare for excavation activities.

• Perform Inspection activities following excavation.

• Abnormal operating conditions.

195-1506 Operate Odorant Equipment (CT52)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1395 KNT - MEA1279 PEF - MEA1230

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information on procedures and methods involved with operating odorant equipment.

Objectives

• Understand the characteristics of odorants and the requirements for odorants in natural gas pipelines.

• Determine odorization injection rates and test for odorant levels.

• Recognize the different types of odorant injection equipment.

• Operate and maintain an odorant injection system.

• Explain how to recognize and react to abnormal conditions for operating odorant equipment.

195-1804 Inspect, Test, and Calibrate Relief Valves (CT24)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1396 KNT - MEA1280 PEF - MEA1231

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information on the procedures and methods used for inspecting, testing and calibrating relief

valves.

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Objectives

• Recognize the purpose and function of relief valves.

• Understand the terminology associated with inspecting, testing, and calibrating relief valves.

• Identify the procedures for the inspection, testing, and calibration of relief valves.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions when inspecting, testing, and calibrating relief

valves.

195-1805 Maintain/Repair Relief Valves (CT25)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1397 KNT - MEA1281 PEF - MEA1232

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information on procedures and methods used to maintain and repair pressure relief valves.

Objectives

• Identify critical parts associated with a relief valve.

• Disassemble, clean, inspect, repair, and replace internal components of a relief valve.

• Repair and calibrate the sensing device and reassemble and reinstall the valve.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions when maintaining and repairing relief valves.

195-1806 Inspect, Test and Calibrate Pressure Limiting Devices (CT26)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1398 KNT - MEA1282 PEF - MEA1233

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information on the procedures and methods used for inspecting, testing and calibrating

pressure limiting devices.

Objectives

• Recognize and locate pressure limiting devices.

• Identify procedures for isolation or removal of a pressure limiting device.

• Inspect, test, and calibrate pressure limiting devices.

• Repair and reinstall pressure limiting devices.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

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195-1807 Inspect, Test and Calibrate Pressure Switches and Transmitters (CT27)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1399 KNT - MEA1283 PEF - MEA1234

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information on procedures and methods for inspecting, testing, and calibrating pressure

switches and transmitters.

Objectives

• Identify types of testing methods and when they are used.

• Inspect, test, and calibrate pressure switches and transmitters.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions when inspecting, testing, and calibrating pressure

switches and transmitters.

195-1808 Programmable Logic Controllers (CT28)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1400 KNT - MEA1284 PEF - MEA1235

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information on procedures and methods involved with verifying or setting protection

parameters for programmable controllers and/or instrumentation control loops as they relate to a DOT pipeline

system.

Objectives

• Understanding the functions of a PLC and elements that are involved.

• Verify data set points, parameters and data location within PLC program.

• Calibrate, test, and document system set points.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions when verifying or setting protection for

programmable controllers and/or other instrumentation control loops.

195-1819 Testing an Emergency Shutdown Device (CT50)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1401 KNT - MEA1285 PEF - MEA1236

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

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Course Description

This course provides information on procedures and methods involved with testing an emergency shutdown device, including remote control shutdown devices.

Objectives

• Define and understand the function of testing emergency shutdown systems.

• Test emergency shutdown systems.

• Explain how to recognize and react to abnormal conditions for testing an emergency shutdown system.

195-2301 Perform Incremental Pressure Increases (CT51)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1402 KNT - MEA1286 PEF - MEA1237

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information on procedures and methods of performing incremental pressure increases to

uprate maximum allowable operating pressure on an existing line segment.

Objectives

• Identify and demonstrate a working knowledge of performing incremental pressure increases to uprate

maximum allowable operating pressure.

• Perform incremental pressure increases.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions when performing incremental pressure increases in

order to uprate MAOP.

195-2401 Maintenance Welding on Pipelines (CT38)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1403 KNT - MEA1287 PEF - MEA1238

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information on the procedures and methods used for maintenance welding on pipelines.

Objectives

• Supervise, inspect and or perform maintenance welding on pipelines.

• Repair arc burns.

• Repair defective welds other than welds containing cracks.

• Repair a cover pass on a weld containing a defect other than a crack.

• Repair butt welds containing cracks.

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• Repair previously repaired areas.

• Replace welds or cylinders of pipe.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions when performing maintenance welding on

pipelines.

195-2705 CPM Leak Detection (CT40)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1404 KNT - MEA1288 PEF - MEA1239

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information on the procedures and methods of performing leak detection with Computational

Pipeline Monitoring (CPM).

Objectives

• Understand functions of CPM equipment.

• Test, calibrate, repair, replace, and maintain CPM equipment.

• Verify that the leak detection system meets design specifications.

• Explain how to recognize and react to abnormal conditions to perform CPM leak detection techniques that

assist in maintaining the integrity of a pipeline system.

195-3001 Provide Security for Pipeline Facilities (CT21)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1405 KNT - MEA1289 PEF - MEA1240

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information on procedures and methods involved with providing protection to pipeline facilities. Objectives

• Provide protection to the pipeline facilities.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions when providing security for pipeline facilities.

195-3605 Perform General Pipeline Repair Activities (CT36)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1406 KNT - MEA1290 PEF - MEA1241

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Course Description

This course provides information on procedures and methods of performing general pipeline repair.

Objectives

• Identify and demonstrate knowledge of procedures used for general pipeline repair activities.

• Install tight fitting sleeves.

• Install oversleeves.

• Install composite wrap sleeves.

• Install mechanical split repair sleeves.

• Install mechanical couplings.

• Perform hot tapping.

• Install pipeline plugs.

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MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA11519 KNT - MEA11520

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOCs) related to equipment and procedures in the pipeline

industry. Personnel working on natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines must be able to identify when an

abnormal or potentially hazardous condition exists, and then react appropriately.

Objectives

• Identify abnormal pipeline operations vs. abnormal conditions.

• Recognize and react appropriately to standard pipeline AOCs and anticipated problems.

• Implement make safe procedures.

• Properly document and report AOCs and potentially hazardous conditions.

ASME – GAS01 Hazards of Natural Gas and Prevention of Accidental Ignition

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11524 KNT – MEA11523

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Natural gas is a fossil fuel, made up primarily of methane. It may have by-products that include ethane, propane,

butanes, pentanes, hydrocarbons, sulfur, and carbon dioxide. It is processed and refined to become a simple, clean

burning source of energy to power homes, business, and industry. This course discusses the hazards of natural gas

and how to prevent accidental ignition.

Objectives

• How natural gas is formed, is extracted and refined, and used.

• The chemical make-up of natural gas, its properties and behaviors.

• The potential dangers of natural gas.

• How to locate and eliminate sources of natural gas ignition on the job site in the event of a gas leak.

• Procedures and requirements for responding to natural gas leaks.

ASME – 0001 Measure Structure-to-Electrolyte Potential

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA11139 KNT – MEA1813 PEF – MEA1976

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Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses activities associated with using measurement equipment to take a reading of the potential

between a pipe or tank and the soil.

Objectives

• Performing checks on test equipment.

• Identifying and locating correct test points.

• Measuring structure-to-electrolyte potential.

• Documentation and record keeping.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0011 Conduct Close Interval Survey

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11140 KNT – MEA1814 PEF – MEA1977

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses activities associated with gathering electrical potential readings along the pipeline at specified

intervals.

Objectives

• Performing checks on test equipment.

• Identifying and locating correct test points.

• Performing interval surveys.

• Completing required documentation.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0021 Measure Soil Resistivity

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11141 KNT – MEA1815 PEF – MEA1978

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses taking soil resistivity measurements for use in verifying adequate cathodic protection level.

Objectives

• Identifying requirements for soil resistivity testing.

• Identifying and locating correct test points.

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• Taking measurements and recording data.

• Ensuring accuracy of test results.

• Performing test equipment checks.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0031 Inspect and Monitor Galvanic Ground Beds/Anodes

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11142 KNT – MEA1816 PEF – MEA1979

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses activities associated with inspecting and monitoring the electric potential of galvanic

groundbeds and anodes.

Objectives

• Performing checks on test equipment.

• Identifying and locating correct test points.

• Measuring current output of anodes and groundbeds.

• Maintaining records and documentation.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0041 Installation and Maintenance of Mechanical Electrical Connections

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11143 KNT – MEA1817 PEF – MEA1980

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

In general, all buried steel pipelines require the use of cathodic protection systems as a form of corrosion control.

This course discusses requirements for installing and maintaining the electrical connections required for cathodic

protection, such as tracer wire, test leads, bonds and shunts.

Objectives

• Electrical connection requirements.

• Checking test equipment.

• Installing and maintaining electrical connections using mechanical fittings.

• Verifying mechanical integrity and electrical continuity.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

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ASME – 0051 Installation of Exothermic Electrical Connections

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11144 KNT – MEA1818 PEF – MEA1981

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses making exothermic (e.g., thermite, cadweld and pin-brazing) connections of tracer wire, test

leads, bonds, shunts, etc.

Objectives

• Exothermic connection requirements.

• Checking test equipment.

• Making weld connections.

• Verifying mechanical integrity and electrical continuity.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0061 Inspect or Test Cathodic Protection Bonds

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11145 KNT – MEA1819 PEF – MEA1982

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses the inspection and testing of cathodic protection bonds. For metallic pipelines, bonds are

installed across all joints, across any electrically discontinuous connections, and across all other pipe and structures

(with other than welded or threaded joints) included in the cathodic protection system.

Objectives

• The basics of cathodic protection (CP).

• Requirements for inspection and testing of CP bonds.

• Test equipment operation.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal conditions.

ASME – 0071 Inspect or Test Cathodic Protection Electrical Isolation Devices

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11146 KNT – MEA1820 PEF – MEA1983

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

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Course Description

This course discusses activities associated with inspecting and testing of electrical isolation devices used as part of

cathodic protection systems for buried pipelines.

Objectives

• The basics of cathodic protection.

• General inspection and testing requirements.

• Test equipment calibration and operation.

• Maintaining records and documentation.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0081 Install Cathodic Protection Electrical Isolation Devices

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11147 KNT – MEA1821 PEF – MEA1984

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Electrical isolation is the condition of being electrically separated from other metallic structures within the

environment. It is often necessary to install electrical isolation devices in order to ensure proper cathodic protection

of a pipeline.

Objectives

• General cathodic protection requirements.

• Electrical isolation requirements.

• Installing electrical isolation devices.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0091 Troubleshoot In-Service Cathodic Protection System

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11148 KNT – MEA1822 PEF – MEA1985

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Cathodic protection systems use electrical current to prevent the corrosion of buried metallic structures. In

pipelines, this can prevent rust and deterioration, lowering the risk of dangerous leaks and extending the life of the

pipeline. This course discusses requirements and procedures for troubleshooting in-service cathodic protection

systems.

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Objectives

• General information on cathodic protection.

• Inspection and testing requirements.

• Operating test equipment.

• Troubleshooting and analyzing test results.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0101 Inspect Rectifier and Obtain Readings

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11149 KNT – MEA1823 PEF – MEA1986

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses inspecting the rectifier for damage and deterioration, and obtaining readings as specified.

Objectives

• Inspection requirements.

• Performing test equipment check.

• Obtaining voltage and current output readings.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0111 Maintain Rectifier

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11150 KNT – MEA1824 PEF – MEA1987

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Rectifiers are used to convert alternating current to direct current for use in cathodic protection of buried pipelines.

This course discusses verification that a rectifier is functioning within specified parameters after it has been hung

and AC power applied, prior to (or during) placing in service. This course also discusses actions to repair or replace

in-service rectifiers or components.

Objectives

• Identifying maintenance requirements.

• Performing test equipment checks.

• Testing and troubleshooting procedures.

• Repair or replacement of defective components.

• Placing the rectifier in service.

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• Adjusting rectifier output.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0121 Collect Sample for Internal Corrosion Monitoring

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11151 KNT – MEA1825 PEF – MEA1988

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses the collection and handling of samples (gas, liquid, solids) for internal corrosion monitoring,

including preventing contamination of the samples.

Objectives

• Types of corrosion.

• Methods of inspection.

• Collection methods.

• Monitoring procedures.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0131 Insert and Remove Coupons/Probes for Internal Corrosion Monitoring

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11152 KNT – MEA1826 PEF – MEA1989

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses inserting and removing coupons/probes for internal corrosion monitoring, and preventing

contamination or damage of the coupons/probes.

Objectives

• Corrosion basics.

• Coupon preparation.

• Inserting and removing coupons.

• Preparing coupons for shipment.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

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ASME – 0141 Visual Inspection for Atmospheric Corrosion

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11153 KNT – MEA1827 PEF – MEA1990

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses the inspection of pipe and pipeline components, exposed to the atmosphere, for the purpose

of detecting atmospheric corrosion.

Objectives

• The causes and signs of atmospheric corrosion.

• Monitoring requirements.

• Visual inspection requirements.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0151 Visual Inspection of Buried Pipe and Components When Exposed

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11154 KNT – MEA1828 PEF – MEA1991

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses inspection of buried pipe and pipeline components when exposed for the purpose of

detecting external corrosion and evaluating coating integrity.

Objectives

• Types of corrosion.

• Inspecting coating.

• Inspecting pipe surfaces.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0161 Visual Inspection for Internal Corrosion

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11155 KNT – MEA1829 PEF – MEA1992

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses inspection of the internal surface of pipe and pipeline components, including tapping

coupons, when exposed for the purpose of detecting internal corrosion.

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Objectives

• Visual inspection requirements.

• Inspecting protective coating.

• Inspecting internal pipe surfaces, components and tapping coupons.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0171 Measure External Corrosion

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11156 KNT – MEA1830 PEF – MEA1993

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses activities to measure and characterize external corrosion, including investigation to determine

the extent of corrosion and recording data. This course applies to buried pipelines; measurement of atmospheric

corrosion on aboveground pipelines is covered in a separate course.

Objectives

• Identifying various types of corrosion.

• Corrosion measurement preparation.

• Taking external corrosion measurements.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0181 Measure Internal Corrosion

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11157 KNT – MEA1831 PEF – MEA1994

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses activities to measure and characterize internal corrosion, including investigation to determine

the extent of corrosion and recording data.

Objectives

• Surface preparation.

• Performing test equipment check.

• Taking measurements.

• Identifying characteristics of corrosion.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

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ASME – 0191 Measure Atmospheric Corrosion

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11158 KNT – MEA1832 PEF – MEA1995

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses activities to measure and characterize atmospheric corrosion, including investigation to

determine the extent of corrosion and recording data.

Objectives

• Surface preparation.

• Performing test equipment check.

• Taking measurements.

• Identifying characteristics of corrosion.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0201 Visual Inspection of Installed Pipe and Components for Mechanical Damage

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11159 KNT – MEA1833 PEF – MEA1996

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

To reduce the possibility of failure, pipe must be properly inspected. Damage to pipe and its components can occur

during installation, accidents, excavation activities, or during routine maintenance. Each length of pipe and each

pipe component must be visually inspected at the site of installation to ensure that it has not sustained any visually

determinable damage that could impair its serviceability. Exposed pipe must be inspected for evidence of corrosion

or manufacturing defects associated with mechanical damage.

Objectives

• Visual Inspection of pipe.

• Visual Inspection of pipeline components.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0211 Measure and Characterize Mechanical Damage on Installed Pipe and

Components

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA11160 KNT - MEA1834 PEF – MEA1997

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Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses activities to measure and characterize mechanical damage (e.g. dents, gouges, cracks) on

installed pipe and components, including investigation to determine the extent of damage and recording data.

Objectives

• Surface preparation requirements.

• Taking measurements.

• Characterizing damage.

• Recording damage.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0221 Inspect, Test and Maintain Sensing Devices

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11161 KNT – MEA1835 PEF – MEA1998

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses the proper procedures to locate, inspect, test, maintain, and replace sensing devices such as

pressure switches and pressure, temperature, and differential transmitters.

Objectives

• Prior knowledge base required.

• Verifying proper operation prior to or during placing in service.

• Verifying proper operation after installation.

• Adjusting sensing device set points and defective components.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0231 Inspect, Test and Maintain Programmable Logic Controllers

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11162 KNT – MEA1836 PEF – MEA1999

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Pipelines transport product that the world needs and are present almost everywhere. Pipelines are controlled by

supervisory control and data acquisition systems (SCADA) to provide product and guard against damaging leaks.

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are a component of a SCADA system. PLCs provide dependable and

economical high-speed control and monitoring in pipeline applications. This course identifies procedures to inspect,

test and maintain PLCs.

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Objectives

• Remove PLCs from service.

• Perform test equipment checks.

• Perform a PLC visual inspection.

• Perform PLC test and maintenance procedures.

• Properly return PLC to service.

• Recognize and react to Abnormal Operating Conditions.

ASME – 0241 Inspect, Test and Maintain Liquid Leak Detection Flow Computers

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11163 KNT – MEA1837 PEF – MEA11000

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses verification that the flow computer, when used in a computational pipeline monitoring leak

detection system, is functioning within specified parameters. This includes prior to, during, and after placing the

flow computer in service.

Objectives

• Procedures for verifying proper functioning of flow computer.

• Placing flow computer in manual mode.

• Removing flow computer from service.

• Visually inspecting flow computer.

• Procedures to repair or replace flow computers and components.

• Adjusting flow computer set points.

• Conducting flow computer performance tests.

ASME – 0251 Inspection and Testing, Corrective and Preventive Maintenance – Overfill

Protection Systems

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11164 KNT – MEA1838 PEF – MEA11001

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses requirements for inspection and testing, corrective and preventive maintenance for overfill

protection systems.

Objectives

• Inspecting and testing system components.

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• Troubleshooting device failures.

• Performing preventive and corrective maintenance.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0261 Inspection and Testing, Corrective and Preventive Maintenance – Tank Gauges

For Leak Detection

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11165 KNT – MEA1839 PEF – MEA11002

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Tank gauges are an important part of monitoring storage tank inventory in order to detect potentially dangerous

leaks. This course discusses inspection, testing, corrective and preventive maintenance of tank gauges used for leak

detection.

Objectives

• Identifying and performing pre-test procedures.

• Performing visual, external, and internal inspections of tank gauge systems.

• Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on tank gauge systems.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0271 Prove Flow Meters for Hazardous Liquid Leak Detection

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11166 KNT – MEA1840 PEF – MEA11003

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Flow meters measure the flow of product moving through a pipe. Measurements are used to analyze the quality

and rate of flow. Decrease in flow can indicate problems such as dangerous leaks. Inaccurate flow meters or the

failure to take measurements can have serious consequences. Proving is the process for verifying the accuracy of

flow meters for leak detection purposes. By comparing known standards to measurements of individual flow

meters, workers are able to evaluate a flow meters accuracy and repeatability.

Objectives

• Functions and types of flow meters.

• Factors that affect flow meters.

• Process and calculations of proving flow meters.

• Different proving methods of flow meters.

• Proving flow meter calculations.

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• Proving process notifications.

• Proving operating parameters, requirements and procedures.

• Documentation requirements.

ASME – 0281 Maintain Flow Meters for Hazardous Liquid Leak Detection

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11167 KNT – MEA1841 PEF – MEA11004

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers verification of flow meters (e.g. line integrity meters) for hazardous leak detection. Flow meters

measure the quantity or flow of products moving through a pipe. Their measurements are used to analyze flow

quality and flow rates. Drops in flow rate can indicate problems such as dangerous leaks. Inaccurate flow meters or

failure to take measurements can have serious consequences.

Objectives

• Complete an inspection and performance evaluation of flow meters.

• Identify conditions out of parameters or specifications.

• Troubleshoot performance issues and determine proper actions to resolve conditions.

• Maintain flow meters, including adjusting outputs, repair, or replacement.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0291 Inspect, Test and Maintain Gravitometers/Densitometers for Hazardous Liquid

Leak Detection

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11168 KNT – MEA1842 PEF – MEA11005

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Gravitometers and densitometers are pipeline industry tools that measure and monitor product density and specific

gravity of liquids and gases for many purposes, including hazardous liquid leak detection. The performance of a

hazardous liquid leak detection monitoring systems is limited by the accuracy of the instrumentation. To keep leak

detection instrumentation such as gravitometers and densitometers in top performance, regular inspection, testing,

and maintenance is necessary.

Objectives

• Understand operating principles of gravitometers and densitometers.

• Identify inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements and procedures.

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• Maintaining component(s).

• Recognize and react to potential problems and abnormal operating conditions (AOC’s).

ASME – 0301 Manually Opening and Closing Valves

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11169 KNT – MEA1843 PEF – MEA11006

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses manually opening and closing valves (e.g., pipeline startup and shutdown, flow direction,

pigging, tank switching, etc.) at the valve site, either manually or using the valve actuator. Also included is

information on valve identification, notifications and pressure verification. This course does not induce operation of

valves for adjusting and monitoring flow or pressure or temporary isolation of service lines and service

discontinuance.

Objectives

• Verifying valve identification.

• Understanding the procedure for opening and closing valves.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0311 Adjust and Monitor Flow or Pressure-Manual Valve Operation

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11170 KNT – MEA1844 PEF – MEA11007

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers the adjustment of flow or pressure, either manually or using the valve actuator at the valve site.

This includes valve identification, notifications and pressure verification.

Objectives

• Requirements for flow or pressure adjustment.

• Valve and segment identification and verification.

• Manual valve operation for adjusting and maintaining pressure or flow.

• Notification requirements.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

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ASME – 0321 Valve Corrective Maintenance

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11171 KNT – MEA1845 PEF – MEA11008

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Valves are used extensively in pipeline transmission systems to interrupt, divert, or regulate the flow of product.

This course discusses the repair, replacement, alternation or refurbishment of pipeline valves.

Objectives

• Identify valve maintenance requirements.

• Verify valve identification.

• Perform valve maintenance and lubrication procedures.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0331 Valve-Visual Inspection and Partial Operation

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11172 KNT – MEA1846 PEF – MEA11009

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses visual inspection, partial operation (function test), and lubrication of valves, except for the

temporary isolation of service lines and service discontinuance (See ASME-1191).

Objectives

• Identify inspection requirements.

• Verify valve identification.

• Visually inspect and partially operate valves.

• Lubricate valves.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0341 Valve – Preventive Maintenance

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11173 KNT – MEA1847 PEF – MEA11010

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses activities involved with preventive maintenance of valves.

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Objectives

• Verifying valve identification.

• Performing preventive maintenance of valves.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0351 Pneumatic Actuator/Operator Inspection and Testing, Preventive and Corrective

Maintenance

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11174 KNT – MEA1848 PEF – MEA11011

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Pneumatic actuators/operators are an important part of successful pipeline operation. They allow for the remote

and automatic operation of valves, which is extremely important during a crisis as well as day-to-day work.

Therefore, inspection, testing, preventive and corrective maintenance is essential to verify these components are

fail safe.

Objectives

• Understanding actuators.

• Identifying procedures for inspection, testing, and maintenance.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0361 Electric Actuator/Operator Inspection and Testing, Preventative and Corrective

Maintenance

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11175 KNT – MEA1849 PEF – MEA11012

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Electric actuators/operators are an important part of successful pipeline operation. They allow for the remote and

automatic operation of valves, which is extremely important during a crisis as well as day-to-day work. Therefore,

inspection, testing, preventive and corrective maintenance is essential to verify these components are fail safe.

Objectives

• Understanding actuators.

• Identifying procedures for inspection, testing, and maintenance.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

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ASME – 0371 Hydraulic Actuator/Operator Inspection and Testing, Preventive and Corrective

Maintenance

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11176 KNT – MEA1850 PEF – MEA11013

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Hydraulic actuators/operators are an important part of successful pipeline operation. They allow for the remote and

automatic operation of valves, which is extremely important during a crisis as well as day-to-day work. Therefore,

inspection, testing, preventive and corrective maintenance is essential to verify these components are fail safe.

Objectives

• Understanding actuators.

• Identifying procedures for inspection, testing, and maintenance.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0381 Spring Loaded Pressure Regulating Device-Inspection and Testing, Preventive

and Corrective Maintenance

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11177 KNT – MEA1851 PEF – MEA11014

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses activities involved with inspection and testing, and preventive and corrective maintenance of

spring-loaded pressure regulators.

Objectives

• Understanding the importance of regulating pressure in a pressurized pipeline.

• Understanding the types and components of pressure regulators.

• Identifying the requirements for inspection and testing, and preventive and corrective maintenance.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0391 Pilot Operated Pressure Regulating Device-Inspection, Testing, Preventive and

Corrective Maintenance

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11178 KNT – MEA1852 PEF – MEA11015

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

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Course Description

This course discusses activities involved with inspection and testing, and preventive and corrective maintenance of pilot-operated pressure regulators.

Objectives

• Understanding the importance of regulating pressure in a pressurized pipeline.

• Understanding the types and components of pressure regulators.

• Identifying the requirements for inspection and testing, and preventive and corrective maintenance.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0401 Controller Type Pressure Regulating Device - Inspection, Testing, Preventive and

Corrective Maintenance

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11179 KNT – MEA1853 PEF – MEA11016

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses activities involved with inspection and testing, and preventive and corrective maintenance of

controller type pressure regulators.

Objectives

• Understanding the importance of regulating pressure in a pressurized pipeline.

• Understanding the types and components of pressure regulators.

• Identifying the requirements for inspection and testing, and preventive and corrective maintenance.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0411 Spring Loaded Pressure Limiting and Relief Device-Inspection, Testing,

Preventive and Corrective Maintenance

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11180 KNT – MEA1854 PEF – MEA11017

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses activities involved with inspection and testing, and preventive and corrective maintenance of

spring-loaded pressure limiting and relief devices.

Objectives

• Understanding the importance of regulating pressure in a pressurized pipeline.

• Understanding the types and components of pressure regulators.

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• Identifying the requirements for inspection and testing, and preventive and corrective maintenance.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0421 Pilot Operated Pressure Limiting and Relief Device-Inspection, Testing,

Preventive and Corrective Maintenance

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11181 KNT – MEA1855 PEF – MEA11018

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses activities involved with inspection and testing, preventive and corrective maintenance of pilot-

operated pressure limiting and relief devices.

Objectives

• Understanding the importance of regulating pressure in a pressurized pipeline.

• Understanding the types and components of pressure regulators.

• Identifying the requirements for inspection and testing, and preventive and corrective maintenance.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0431 Pneumatic Loaded Pressure Limiting and Relief Device-Inspection, Testing,

Preventive and Corrective Maintenance

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11182 KNT – MEA1856 PEF – MEA11019

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses activities involved with inspection and testing, and preventive and corrective maintenance of

pneumatic-loaded pressure limiting and relief devices.

Objectives

• Understanding the importance of regulating pressure in a pressurized pipeline.

• Understanding the types and components of pressure regulators.

• Identifying the requirements for inspection and testing, and preventive and corrective maintenance.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

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ASME – 0441 Compressor Start-Up and Shutdown - Manual

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11183 KNT – MEA1857 PEF – MEA11020

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Compressors are used to increase the pressure in a gas pipeline, maintain the desired flow of gas through the

pipeline and allow gas to flow from a lower pressure pipeline to a higher pressure pipeline.

Therefore, compressors are an important part to ensuring pipeline capacity and efficiency. This course reviews

pipeline compressors and their drivers and the appropriate activities associated with the manual process

of compressor shutdown, removal from service, return to service and startup procedures.

Objectives

• Pipeline compressor and driver types.

• Specifications for manual shutdown and startup of compressor stations.

• Procedures for compressor & driver shutdown, removal from service, return to service and startup.

• Process for change of compressor status.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0451 Pump - Start-up and Shutdown - Manual

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11184 KNT – MEA1858 PEF – MEA11021

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Pumps are used to increase the flow or maintain the desired flow of liquids through the pipeline and to allow liquids

to flow from a lower pressure pipeline to a higher pressure pipeline. Therefore, pumps are an important part to

ensuring pipeline capacity and efficiency.

This course reviews pipeline pumps and their drivers and the appropriate activities associated with the manual

process of pump startup, removal from service, return to service and shutdown procedures.

Objectives

• Pump and driver types.

• Specifications for manual shutdown and startup of pump stations.

• Procedures for pump & driver shutdown, removal from service, return to service and startup.

• Process for change of pump status.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

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ASME – 0461 Compressor Preventive Maintenance

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11185 KNT – MEA1859 PEF – MEA11022

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers activities associated with preventive maintenance of pipeline compressor units. A well-structured

compressor maintenance program provides improved safety, reliability, efficiency, run-time, housekeeping and

environmental/regulatory compliance. The degree of compressor dependability is in direct proportion to the

effectiveness of the preventive maintenance program. Therefore, it is very important to maintain compressors to

ensure pipeline capacity and efficiency. It is also important as an operator to know how to recognize and properly

react to an AOC should one occur during maintenance.

Objectives

• Compressor station equipment and its operation.

• Compressor preventive maintenance program requirements.

• Actions for keeping compressor units operating safely and efficiently.

• Procedures for routine maintenance of compressor stations.

• Recognizing and reacting to compressor station abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0471 Reciprocating Compressor Inspection, Testing and Corrective Maintenance

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11186 KNT – MEA1860 PEF – MEA11023

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Whether it's new, replaced or rebuilt, a reciprocating compressor needs to function within specified parameters.

Typically, inspections and tests are used to confirm that both the compressor's components and its performance

meet the required operating conditions. If conditions are not met, then corrective measures are needed.

Objectives

• Reciprocating compressor inspection, testing and corrective maintenance specifications and procedures.

• Checking test equipment.

• Performing a visual inspection.

• Diagnosing/troubleshooting abnormal conditions.

• Performing corrective maintenance.

• Testing operating parameters.

• Documenting requirements.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating and anticipated conditions.

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ASME – 0481 Centrifugal Compressor Inspection, Testing and Corrective Maintenance

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11187 KNT – MEA1861 PEF – MEA11024

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Whether it is new, replaced, or rebuilt, a centrifugal compressor needs to function within specified parameters.

Typically, inspections and tests are used to confirm that both the compressor's components and its performance

meet the required operating conditions. If conditions are not met, then corrective measures are needed.

Objectives

• Centrifugal compressor inspection, testing & corrective maintenance specifications and procedures.

• Checking test equipment.

• Performing a visual inspection.

• Diagnosing and troubleshooting abnormal conditions.

• Performing corrective maintenance.

• Testing operating parameters.

• Documenting requirements.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating and anticipated conditions.

ASME – 0491 Rotary Compressor Inspection, Testing and Corrective Maintenance

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11188 KNT – MEA1862 PEF – MEA11025

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Whether it's new, replaced, or rebuilt, a rotary compressor needs to function within specified parameters. Typically,

inspections and tests are used to confirm that both the compressor's components and its performance meet the

required operating conditions. If conditions are not met, then corrective measures are needed.

Objectives

• Rotary compressor inspection, testing & corrective maintenance specification and procedures

• Checking test equipment.

• Performing a visual inspection.

• Diagnosing/troubleshooting abnormal conditions.

• Performing corrective maintenance.

• Testing operating parameters.

• Documenting requirements.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating and anticipated conditions.

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ASME – 0501 Pump Preventive Maintenance

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11189 KNT – MEA1863 PEF – MEA11026

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

A well-structured pump maintenance program provides improved safety, reliability, efficiency, run-time,

housekeeping and environmental regulatory compliance. The degree of pump dependability is in direct proportion

to the effectiveness of the preventive maintenance program. Therefore, it is very important to maintain pumps to

ensure pipeline capacity, efficiency and safety. It is also important as an operator to know how to recognize and

properly react to an AOC should one occur.

Objectives

• Pump station equipment.

• Pump station maintenance programs.

• Pump station inspection, monitoring & maintenance requirements.

• Preventive maintenance procedures.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions during maintenance activities.

ASME – 0511 Centrifugal Pump Inspection and Testing and Corrective Maintenance

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11190 KNT – MEA1864 PEF – MEA11027

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Whether it is new, replaced, or rebuilt, a centrifugal pump needs to function within specified parameters. Typically,

inspections and tests are used to confirm that both the pump's components and its performance meet the required

operating conditions. If conditions are not met, then corrective measures are needed.

Objectives

• Centrifugal pump inspection, testing and corrective maintenance specifications and procedures.

• Checking test equipment.

• Performing a visual inspection.

• Diagnosing/troubleshooting abnormal conditions.

• Performing corrective maintenance.

• Testing operating parameters.

• Documenting requirements.

• Preventive maintenance procedures.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating and anticipated conditions.

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ASME – 0521 Reciprocating Pump Inspection and Testing and Corrective Maintenance

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11191 KNT – MEA1865 PEF – MEA11028

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Whether it's new, replaced or rebuilt, a reciprocating pump needs to function within specified parameters.

Typically, inspections and tests are used to confirm that both the pump's components and its performance meet the

required operating conditions. If conditions are not met, then corrective measures are needed.

Objectives

• Reciprocating pump inspection, testing and corrective maintenance specifications and procedures.

• Checking test equipment.

• Performing a visual inspection.

• Diagnosing/troubleshooting abnormal conditions.

• Performing corrective maintenance.

• Testing operating parameters.

• Documenting requirements.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating and anticipated conditions.

ASME – 0531 Rotary Pump Inspection and Testing and Corrective Maintenance

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11192 KNT – MEA1866 PEF – MEA11029

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Whether it's new, replaced or rebuilt, a rotary pump needs to function within specified parameters. Typically,

inspections and tests are used to confirm that both the pump's components and its performance meet the required

operating conditions. If conditions are not met, then corrective measures are needed.

Objectives

• Rotary pump inspection, testing and corrective maintenance specifications and procedures.

• Checking test equipment.

• Performing a visual inspection.

• Diagnosing/troubleshooting abnormal conditions.

• Performing corrective maintenance.

• Testing operating parameters.

• Documenting requirements.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating and anticipated conditions.

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ASME – 0541 Screw Pump Inspection and Testing and Corrective Maintenance

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11193 KNT – MEA1867 PEF – MEA11030

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Whether it's new, replaced or rebuilt, a screw pump needs to function within specified parameters. Typically,

inspections and tests are used to confirm that both the pump's components and its performance meet the required

operating conditions. If conditions are not met, then corrective measures are needed.

Objectives

• Screw pump inspection, testing and corrective maintenance specifications and procedures.

• Checking test equipment.

• Performing a visual inspection.

• Diagnosing/troubleshooting abnormal conditions.

• Performing corrective maintenance.

• Testing operating parameters.

• Documenting requirements.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating and anticipated conditions.

ASME-0551 Explosive Atmospheric Detection and Alarm System Performance Test and

Corrective Maintenance

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11194 KNT – MEA1868 PEF – MEA11031

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

A natural gas distribution and/or transportation pipeline system should have a gas detection and alarm system to

monitor the risk of combustible gas. This course covers permanently installed systems used to detect gas in the

atmosphere and their alarm systems.

Objectives

• Identify gas detection systems and their functions.

• Maintain gas detection systems through performance tests.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

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ASME – 0561 Pressure Test – Non-Liquid Medium – Test Pressure Less Than 100 psi

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11195 KNT – MEA1869 PEF – MEA11032

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses pressure testing using a non-liquid medium with MAOP less than 100 psi.

Objectives

• Understanding MAOP, system types, service lines and mains for pressurized pipelines.

• Identifying factors to consider when determining pressure testing requirements.

• Understanding required preparation for the pressure test.

• Describing steps required to perform the pressure test.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0571 Pressure Test – Non-Liquid Medium – Test Pressure Greater Than or Equal to

100 psi

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11196 KNT – MEA1870 PEF – MEA11033

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses pressure testing using a non-liquid medium with MAOP greater than or equal to 100 psi.

Objectives

• Understanding MAOP, system types, service lines and mains for pressurized pipelines.

• Identifying factors to consider when determining pressure testing requirements.

• Understanding required preparation for the pressure test.

• Describing steps required to perform the pressure test.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0581 Pressure Test – Liquid Medium

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11197 KNT – MEA1871 PEF – MEA11034

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses pressure testing using a liquid medium.

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Objectives

• Understanding MAOP, system types, service lines and mains for pressurized pipelines.

• Identifying factors to consider when determining pressure testing requirements.

• Understanding required preparation for the pressure test.

• Describing steps required to perform the pressure test.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0591 Leak Test at Operating Pressure

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11198 KNT – MEA1872 PEF – MEA11035

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers activities associated with the detection of pipeline leaks at standard operating pressure either

visually or with the use of leak detection equipment.

Objectives

• Identifying leak test requirements.

• Preparing equipment for leak testing.

• Performing leak tests at operating pressure.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0601 NDT – Radiographic Testing

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11199 KNT – MEA1873 PEF – MEA11036

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Welding is the most common way to join metals in many trades, and pipelines are no exception. Whether joining

pipe sections, repairing pipe, or installing a pipeline component, welding provides a strong joining solution. But

what happens when welds are defective? Pipes may burst, product may escape, and dangerous explosions may

result. The field of nondestructive testing (NDT) provides a way to test completed welds and detect non-visible

defects for the purpose of preventing these situations. This course covers radiographic testing, a form of NDT.

Objectives

• Various nondestructive testing methods.

• Qualification of personnel performing NDT.

• Safety issues and precautions.

• Performing radiographic testing.

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• Interpreting radiographic test results and identifying weld defects.

• Documentation requirements.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0611 NDT – Liquid Penetrant Testing

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11200 KNT – MEA1874 PEF – MEA11037

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Welding is the most common way to join metals in many trades, and pipelines are no exception. Whether joining

pipe sections, repairing pipe, or installing a pipeline component, welding provides a strong joining solution. But

what happens when welds are defective? Pipes may burst, product may escape, and dangerous explosions may

result. The field of nondestructive testing (NDT) provides a way to test completed welds and detect non-visible

defects for the purpose of preventing these situations. This course covers liquid penetrant testing, a form of NDT.

Objectives

• Various nondestructive testing methods.

• Qualification of personnel performing NDT.

• Safety issues and precautions.

• Performing liquid penetrant testing.

• Evaluating test results and identifying weld defects.

• Documentation requirements.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0621 NDT – Magnetic Particle Testing

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11201 KNT – MEA1875 PEF – MEA11038

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Welding is the most common way to join metals in many trades, and pipelines are no exception. Whether joining

pipe sections, repairing pipe, or installing a pipeline component, welding provides a strong joining solution. But

what happens when welds are defective? Pipes may burst, product may escape, and dangerous explosions may

result. The field of nondestructive testing (NDT) provides a way to test completed welds and detect non-visible

defects for the purpose of preventing these situations. This course covers magnetic particle testing, a form of NDT.

Objectives

• Various nondestructive testing methods.

• Qualification of personnel performing NDT.

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• Safety issues and precautions.

• Performing magnetic particle testing.

• Evaluating test results and identifying weld defects.

• Documentation requirements.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0631 NDT – Ultrasonic Testing

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11202 KNT – MEA1876 PEF – MEA11039

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Welding is the most common way to join metals in many trades, and pipelines are no exception. Whether joining

pipe sections, repairing pipe, or installing a pipeline component, welding provides a strong joining solution. But

what happens when welds are defective? Pipes may burst, product may escape, and dangerous explosions may

result. The field of nondestructive testing (NDT) provides a way to test completed welds and detect non-visible

defects for the purpose of preventing these situations. This course covers ultrasonic testing, a form of NDT.

Objectives

• Various nondestructive testing methods.

• Qualification of personnel performing NDT.

• Safety issues and precautions.

• Performing ultrasonic testing.

• Interpreting ultrasonic test results and identifying weld defects.

• Documentation requirements.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME-0641 Visually Inspect Pipe and Components - Prior to Installation

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11203 KNT – MEA1877 PEF – MEA11040

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses requirements and procedures for visual inspection of pipeline and components prior to

installation.

Objectives

• Federal requirements for pre-installation inspection.

• Procedures for visually inspecting pipeline and components.

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• Repair and replacement requirements as outlined in the Code of Federal regulations.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0651 Routine Visual Inspection of Breakout Tanks

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11204 KNT – MEA1878 PEF – MEA11041

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Routine in-service inspections are performed on breakout tanks and tank components to identify visually

determinable damage and defects.

Objectives

• Identification of visual inspection of breakout tanks and tank components requirements.

• Performance of a visual inspection.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0661 Inspection of Breakout Tanks

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11205 KNT – MEA1879 PEF – MEA11042

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

A breakout tank is used to relieve surges in a hazardous liquid pipeline system as well as receive and store

hazardous liquid transported by a pipeline for re-injection and continued transportation by a pipeline. In order to

protect employees and the environment, periodic inspections of breakout tanks must be performed. Therefore, this

course covers the inspection of liquid pipeline breakout tanks.

Objectives

• General breakout tank inspection requirements.

• API 653 inspection requirements.

• API 510 inspection requirements.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0671 Joining of Plastic Pipe – Solvent Cement

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11206 KNT – MEA1880 PEF – MEA11043

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Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses the assembly and joining of plastic pipe and components using solvent cement, and inspection

of completed joints.

Objectives

• Identifying joining requirements.

• Preparing pipe and couplings.

• Pipe joining procedures.

• Inspection requirements for completed joints.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0681 Joining of Plastic Pipe – Stab Fittings

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11207 KNT – MEA1881 PEF – MEA11044

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Plastic pipe may not be joined using a threaded joint or miter joint. Plastic pipe is often joined by solvent cement,

adhesive, heat fusion or stab fittings. This course discusses joining plastic pipe using stab fittings.

Objectives

• Identifying requirements for fitting selection.

• Proper joining procedures.

• Performing inspection and testing of the joint.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0691 Joining of Pipe Non-Bottom Out Compression Couplings

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11208 KNT – MEA1882 PEF – MEA11045

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers the joining of pipe 2 inches or less, using non-bottom out compression couplings. A non-bottom

out compression coupling is one that requires tightening to a specified torque or number of turns.

Objectives

• Identifying requirements for fitting selection.

• Proper joining procedures.

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• Performing inspection and testing of the completed joint.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0701 Joining of Pipe – Bottom Out Compression Couplings

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11209 KNT – MEA1883 PEF – MEA11046

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Pipe sections are usually joined by welding or fusion. Mechanical joining is another alternative, using mechanical

fittings to form the joint. This covers joining of pipe using bottom out compression couplings.

Objectives

• Comprehend requirements for mechanical fitting selection.

• Identify proper joining procedures.

• Perform inspection and testing of the joint.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0711 Joining of Pipe – Compression Couplings

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11210 KNT – MEA1884 PEF – MEA11047

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Pipe is generally joined by a welding or fusion process. Mechanical joining is another alternative, using mechanical

fittings to form the joint connection. This course covers the joining of pipe, greater than 2 inches in diameter, using

compression couplings.

Objectives

• Identifying requirements for mechanical fitting selection.

• Verify proper joining procedures.

• Perform proper inspection and testing of a mechanical joint.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0721 Joining of Pipe – Threaded Joints

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11211 KNT – MEA1885 PEF – MEA11048

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Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers the joining of threaded pipes with threaded fittings and the inspection of completed joints.

Objectives

• Overview of threaded pipes and joints.

• Identification of threaded pipe joint requirements.

• Preparing and joining threaded pipes.

• Conducting an inspection of completed joints.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0731 Joining of Pipe – Flange Assembly

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11212 KNT – MEA1886 PEF – MEA11049

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Pipeline systems have numerous connection points, such as between pipe segments and pipes, valves, fittings,

regulators, etc. Often, flanges are used to ensure strong leak-proof joints, which are vital for the safe operation of

the system

Objectives

• Requirements for flange assembly.

• How to prepare the flange surface.

• How to install a flange gasket.

• How to align mating surfaces.

• How to install and tighten fasteners.

• Anticipated conditions encountered during inspection of a completed joint.

• Documentation requirements.

• How to recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0741 Joining of Copper Pipe - Brazing or Soldering

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11213 KNT – MEA1887 PEF – MEA11050

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses the joining of copper pipe by brazing or soldering.

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Objectives

• Identify the difference between brazing and soldering.

• Determine the proper joining method for copper pipe.

• Understand the function of fittings, filler metal, and flux during brazing and soldering operations.

• Properly prepare job site and joining materials for brazing or soldering.

• Perform the proper steps and technique for joining copper pipe by brazing or soldering.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0751 Joining of Plastic Pipe – Butt Heat Fusion: Manual

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11214 KNT – MEA1888 PEF – MEA11051

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Certain pipeline situations may call for the joining of plastic pipe. This course covers the joining of plastic pipe via

butt heat fusion. Butt heat fusion joins squared ends of two pipes together by melting pipe material and applying

force to join the pipe ends. When fused properly, the pipe joint becomes as strong or stronger than the pipe itself.

Objectives

• List requirements for plastic pipe butt heat fusion.

• Explain how to prepare pipe for fusion operation.

• Describe general butt heat fusion of pipe and fittings.

• Explain how to inspect butt fused joints.

• Recognize and react to Abnormal Operating Conditions.

ASME – 0761 Joining of Plastic Pipe – Butt Heat Fusion: Hydraulic Machine

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11215 KNT – MEA1889 PEF – MEA11052

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Certain pipeline situations may call for the joining of plastic pipe. This course covers the joining of plastic pipe by

butt heat fusion using a hydraulic machine. Butt heat fusion joins squared ends of two pipes together by melting

pipe material and applying force to join the pipe ends. When fused properly, the pipe joint becomes as strong or

stronger than the pipe itself.

Objectives

• List requirements for plastic pipe butt heat fusion.

• Explain how to prepare pipe for fusion operation.

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• Describe general butt heat fusion of pipe and fittings.

• Observe safety precautions.

• Explain how to inspect butt fused joints.

• Recognize and react to Abnormal Operating Conditions.

ASME – 0771 Joining of Plastic Pipe – Sidewall Heat Fusion

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11216 KNT – MEA1890 PEF – MEA11053

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Certain pipeline situations may call for the joining of plastic pipe and service fittings. This course covers joining of

plastic pipe via saddle (or sidewall) heat fusion. Sidewall heat fusion joins a branching or service saddle to the

sidewall of a pipe at a 90 degree angle by melting both pipe and fitting and applying force to join the two. When

fused properly, the joint becomes as strong as or stronger than the pipe itself.

Objectives

• List requirements for plastic pipe sidewall heat fusion.

• Explain how to prepare pipe and fittings for fusion operation.

• Describe general sidewall heat fusion of pipe and fittings.

• Observe safety precautions.

• Explain how to inspect sidewall fused joints.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0781 Joining of Plastic Pipe – Electrofusion

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11217 KNT – MEA1891 PEF – MEA11054

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Fusion is the technique most commonly used to join plastic pipe. The electrofusion process, used to fuse pipe and

fittings, will vary according to differences in equipment operation, weather conditions, and types of plastic pipe.

The fusion process must be performed in accordance with written joining procedures to ensure strong, gas-tight

joints.

Objectives

• List requirements for plastic pipe electrofusion.

• Explain preparation of joints and fittings for fusion operations.

• Verify pipe preparation.

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• Describe how to perform general electrofusion process.

• Observe safety precautions.

• Explain how to inspect electrofused joints.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0791 Joining of Plastic Pipe – Socket

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11218 KNT – MEA1892 PEF – MEA11055

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Fusion is the technique most commonly used to join plastic pipe. Socket heat fusion involves simultaneously heating

the outside surface of a pipe end and the inside surface of a fitting socket. After both surfaces are properly melted,

the two components are joined by inserting the pipe end into the socket. The melts flow together and fuse as the

joint cools. The socket heat fusion process will vary according to differences in equipment operation, weather

conditions, and types of plastic pipe. It must be performed in accordance with written joining procedures to ensure

strong, gas-tight joints.

Objectives

• List requirements for plastic pipe socket heat fusion.

• Explain how to prepare pipe and fittings for fusion operations.

• Verify pipe preparation.

• Describe socket heat fusion process.

• Explain how to inspect socket fused joints.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0801 Welding

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11219 KNT – MEA1893 PEF – MEA11056

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses the assembly and joining of steel pipe by welding, and the repair of welds, in accordance with

welding procedures. Qualification should be in accordance with API 1104, ASME Section IX, Boiler and Pressure

Vessel Code, or other acceptable standard or practice. This course does not include the visual inspection of welds or

nondestructive testing.

Objectives

• Welding requirements.

• Assembly or fit-up of parts.

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• Performing weld according to welding procedure.

• Recognizing weld defects.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0811 Visual Inspection of Welding and Welds

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11220 KNT – MEA1894 PEF – MEA11057

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses inspection of pipeline welding activities and of completed welds to identify potentially

dangerous conditions and visually detectable defects. Typical standards for measuring the acceptability of welds

include API 1104 and ASME Section IX, Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. Welders, inspectors, and the welding

procedure must all be qualified according to federal regulations and the applicable cited standards.

Objectives

• Inspection criteria, code, and industry standards.

• Safety precautions related to welding and job-site safety.

• Verification of welding processes.

• Visual inspection of completed welds.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0821 Tubing & Fitting Installation – Instrument, Control and Sampling

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11221 KNT – MEA1895 PEF – MEA11058

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Instrument tubing and fittings for control and sampling are typically designed and selected specifically for each

system. Requirements are dependent on the type of facility, location, and operating pressure. Material and design

are dependent on the specific application and selected joining methods. This course covers instrument tubing and

fitting installation for control and sampling in a pipeline system.

Objectives

• Tubing and fitting requirements.

• Material selection.

• Preparation of tubing and fittings.

• Installation methods of tubing and fittings.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

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ASME – 0831 Cast Iron – Caulked Bell and Spigot Joints – Installation and Maintenance of

Mechanical Leak Clamp(s)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11222

KNT – MEA1896 PEF – MEA11059

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Cast iron mains have been in service for over 100 years. They generally consist of single, cast iron pipe segments

that range from 12 to 20 feet in length. They are typically connected using bell and spigot joints commonly sealed

via jute packing and a lead or cement plug between the bell and spigot. With the changeover of manufactured gas

to natural gas, the potential for leakage has increased through the caulked bell and spigot joints. Mechanical leak

clamps are typically used to stop this gas leakage. Therefore, this course covers the installation and maintenance of

mechanical leak clamps on caulked bell and spigot joints; specific to cast iron pipe.

Objectives

• Identify potential leakage at cast iron bell and spigot joints.

• Identify federal regulations regarding cast iron pipe joints.

• Evaluation of cast iron pipe joints.

• Installation and repair of mechanical leak clamps.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0841 Cast Iron Joints

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11223 KNT – MEA1897 PEF – MEA11060

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Cast iron mains, typically consisting of individually connected 12 to 20 foot cast iron segments, have been in service

for over 100 years. They are typically connected using bell and spigot joints and commonly sealed via jute packing

and a lead or cement plug between the bell and spigot. With the changeover of manufactured gas to natural gas,

the potential for leakage has increased through the caulked bell and spigot joints. Encapsulation is a process used to

permanently seal these leaky joints.

Objectives

• Identify and evaluate cast iron pipe joints.

• Understand encapsulation of cast iron pipe joints.

• Review requirements and regulations of cast iron pipe and joints.

• Properly install, pressurize, and test an encapsulation mold.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

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ASME – 0851 Internal Sealing – Cast Iron and Ductile Iron

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11224 KNT – MEA1898 PEF – MEA11061

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Cast iron and ductile iron pipe is still in service today. Although still practical, iron pipe has the potential to leak at

the joints where old jute packing material has dried out. Internal sealing is an efficient and economical way to stop

such leakage.

Objectives

• Perform different internal sealing methods.

• Identify internal sealing requirements.

• Recognize excavation and confined space safety issues.

• Locate and inspect for leaky joints.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0861 Installation of Steel Pipe in a Ditch

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11225 KNT – MEA1899 PEF – MEA11062

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses the handling, lowering in, and fitting of steel pipe in a ditch, after excavation is complete.

Objectives

• Identifying installation requirements.

• Proper pipe handling procedures.

• Visual inspection requirements.

• Providing firm pipe support.

• Pipe installation procedures.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0871 Installation of Steel Pipe in a Bore

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11226 KNT – MEA1900 PEF – MEA11063

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

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Course Description

Trenchless excavation allows minimal excavation and disruption of services. This course discusses proper pipe

handling, fabrication and installation via trenchless methods such as horizontal directional drilling, auger boring,

impact moling, pipe ramming, pipe jacking and microtunneling.

Objectives

• Identifying installation requirements.

• Proper pipe handling procedures.

• Visual inspection requirements.

• Pipe installation procedures.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0881 Installation of Steel Pipe Plowing/Pull-in

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11227 KNT – MEA1901 PEF – MEA11064

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Trenchless excavation allows minimal excavation and disruption of services. This course discusses proper handling

and storage of pipe prior to installation, and trenchless installation via plowing/pull-in.

Objectives

• Identifying installation requirements.

• Proper pipe handling procedures.

• Visual inspection requirements.

• Pipe installation procedures.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0891 Field Bending of Steel Pipe

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11228 KNT – MEA1902 PEF – MEA11065

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses the specifications and requirements for field bending of steel pipe, including the activities

involved with inspecting, testing and maintaining completed field pipe bends.

Objectives

• Field pipe bending equipment.

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• Field pipe bending requirements.

• Qualification of personnel performing field pipe bends.

• Various nondestructive testing methods.

• Corrective and preventive maintenance.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0901 Installation of Plastic Pipe in a Ditch

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11229 KNT – MEA1903 PEF – MEA11066

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Plastic pipe is often used to transport gas in buried pipeline systems as it delivers exceptional value, unwavering

reliability, and remarkable advantages over conventional types of piping. With superior resistance to corrosion and

abrasion, plastic piping systems also supply long service life, excellent joint performance, and offer leak free

protection, all adding up to exceptional value. Plastic pipe is typically installed via direct burial or insertion. Some

common installation methods include trenching, plowing, boring, and insertion in a casing or abandoned pipeline.

Proper installation is key to pipeline integrity.

Objectives

• Proper handling of plastic pipe.

• Transportation and storage of plastic pipe.

• Installing plastic pipe in a ditch.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0911 Installation of Plastic Pipe in a Bore

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11230 KNT – MEA1904 PEF – MEA11067

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Plastic pipe is often used to transport gas in buried pipeline systems as it delivers value, reliability, and advantages

over conventional types of piping. With resistance to corrosion and abrasion, plastic piping systems also supply long

service life, consistent joint performance, and offer leak free protection. Plastic pipe is typically installed via direct

burial or insertion. Some common installation methods include trenching, plowing, boring, and insertion in a casing

or abandoned pipeline. Proper installation is key to pipeline integrity.

Objectives

• Proper handling of plastic pipe.

• Transportation and storage of plastic pipe.

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• Installing plastic pipe in a bore.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0921 Installation of Plastic Pipe Plowing/Pull-in

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11231 KNT – MEA1905 PEF – MEA11068

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Plastic pipe is often used in buried pipeline procedures. It is easy to handle, durable, and more cost effective than

traditional metal pipe. Plastic pipe can be installed either by direct burial or insertion methods.

Objectives

• Proper handling of plastic pipe.

• Transportation and storage of plastic pipe.

• Installing plastic pipe by plowing/pull-in method.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0931 Installation of Plastic Pipe by Plowing/Planting

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11232 KNT – MEA1906 PEF – MEA11069

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Plastic pipe is often used to transport gas in buried pipeline systems as it delivers exceptional value, unwavering

reliability, and remarkable advantages over conventional types of piping. Plastic pipe is typically installed via direct

burial or insertion. Some common installation methods include trenching, plowing, boring, and insertion in a casing

or abandoned pipeline. Proper installation is key to pipeline integrity.

Objectives

• Proper handling of plastic pipe.

• Transportation and storage of plastic pipe.

• Installing plastic pipe by plowing/planting.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

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ASME – 0941 Install Tracer Wire

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11233 KNT – MEA1907 PEF – MEA11070

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Buried plastic or polyethylene pipe is made of non-conductive material. In order to locate buried plastic pipe in the

future, a tracer wire is buried along with the pipe.

Objectives

• What tracer wire is and why it is important in locating buried plastic pipe.

• The use of tracer wire and above ground equipment in locating buried plastic pipe.

• Requirements for selecting and installing tracer wire.

• Methods of installing and testing tracer wire.

• Abnormal or anticipated conditions that may be encountered.

ASME – 0951 Installation of Pipe Above Ground

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11234 KNT – MEA1908 PEF – MEA11071

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Above ground pipelines may be found at many different locations such as: pump and compressor stations, gate

stations, meter/regulator stations, farm tap stations, some valve stations, river or bridge crossings, and at plant

facilities.

Objectives

• Installation of above ground pipes.

• Handling of above ground pipes.

• Protection of above ground pipes.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0961 Above Ground Supports and Anchors – Inspection, Preventive and Corrective

Maintenance

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11235 KNT – MEA1909 PEF – MEA11072

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

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Course Description

This course discusses activities associated with verification of above ground supports and anchors.

Objectives

• Verification of correct installation.

• Requirements for repair, alteration, refurbishment, and replacement.

• Procedures for keeping all above ground supports and anchors functioning as specified.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0971 Installation and Maintenance of Casing Spacers, Vents and Seals

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11236 KNT – MEA1910 PEF – MEA11073

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses activities associated with casing spacers, vents, and seals.

Objectives

• Installation of casing spacers, vents, and seals.

• Evaluation of casing spacers, vents, and seals.

• Repair/replacement of casing spacers, vents, and seals.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 0981 Backfilling

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11237 KNT – MEA1911 PEF – MEA11074

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses safety and operating procedures for backfilling.

Objectives

• Trench safety.

• Inspecting backfill materials.

• Soil classification.

• Backfilling procedures.

• Proper pipe support.

• Soil compaction methods.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

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ASME – 0991 Coating Application and Repair – Brushed or Rolled

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11238 KNT – MEA1912 PEF – MEA11075

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses surface preparation and application or repair of coatings using a brush or roller. Also included

is information on the application of paint to inhibit corrosion, and internal or external application of coatings on

pipes, tanks, etc.

Objectives

• Properly preparing the pipe surface for coating application.

• Applying epoxy and paint coatings by brush or roller.

• Inspecting applied coatings for defects.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 1001 Coating Application and Repair – Sprayed

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11239 KNT – MEA1913 PEF – MEA11076

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses surface preparation and application or repair of coatings using a sprayer. Also included is

information on the application of paint to inhibit corrosion, and internal or external application of coatings on pipes,

tanks, etc.

Objectives

• Properly preparing the pipe surface for coating application.

• Applying epoxy and paint coatings by sprayer.

• Inspecting applied coatings for defects.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 1011 External Coating Application and Repair – Wrapped

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11240 KNT – MEA1914 PEF – MEA11077

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

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Course Description

This course discusses surface preparation and application or repair of coatings using a variety of hot and cold wrap-

type solutions, including shrink wrap, wax, hot tar, tar mastic, tape, and epoxy melt stick.

Objectives

• Properly preparing the pipe surface for coating application.

• Coating application.

• Inspecting applied coatings for defects.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 1021 Apply or Repair Internal Coating Other Than By Brushing, Rolling or Spraying

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11241 KNT – MEA1915 PEF – MEA11078

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Steps must be taken to minimize the corrosive effects of product being transported through a pipeline. The use of

internal coatings is one way to help mitigate internal pipeline corrosion. There are several types of coatings used to

prevent corrosion in steel pipelines. Typical methods of application include brush/roller, spray, and tape wrap. This

course covers the "in situ" application or repair of internal coatings by pigging.

Objectives

• Surface preparation requirements.

• Application of internal coating by a method other than brushing, rolling or spraying.

• Internal coating inspection and repair requirements.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 1031 Install or Repair Internal Liner

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11242 KNT – MEA1916 PEF – MEA11079

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Maintenance and prevention has become key when dealing with corroded underground pipes. Advances in pipeline

technology have provided less invasive and cost reducing alternatives to the "cut and replace" method for pipe

rehabilitation. One such advancement is the trenchless repair option of installing an internal pipe liner. This course

discusses activities associated with the surface preparation, installation, repair and inspection of an internal liner.

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Objectives

• Liner installation and repair requirement.

• Cleaning and preparing internal pipe surface.

• Liner installation methods and procedures.

• Visual inspection requirements.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 1041 Install Mechanical Clamps and Sleeves – Bolted

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11243 KNT – MEA1917 PEF – MEA11080

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Bolted mechanical clamps and sleeves are used for in-service pipeline repairs when the typical out-of-service cut

and replace technology is not feasible. This course discusses the preparation, installation and inspection of bolted

mechanical clamps and sleeves.

Objectives

• Selecting and preparing clamp and sleeve.

• Preparing pipe for clamp and sleeve installation.

• Installation of clamp and sleeve.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 1051 Fit-up of Weld Type Repair Sleeve

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11244 KNT – MEA1918 PEF – MEA11081

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Transporting fossil fuels through the pipeline is one of the safest transportation methods, but accidents and product

loss can occur due to corrosion or third-party damage. Pipeline company goals are to repair or replace any defects

before danger to humans, property, or the environment occurs. This course covers the preparation and fit-up of full

encirclement welded split sleeves for pipeline repairs. (Actual welding of the sleeve is not part of this task).

Objectives

• Requirements for selecting weld type sleeves.

• Proper preparation of sleeves and pipe surface.

• Fit-up of weld type repair sleeves.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operation conditions.

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ASME – 1061 Install Composite Sleeves

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11245 KNT – MEA1919 PEF – MEA11082

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses the preparation and installation of composite sleeves.

Objectives

• Sleeve selection and preparation requirements.

• Sleeve installation procedures.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 1071 Repair of Steel Pipe By Grinding

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11246 KNT – MEA1920 PEF – MEA11083

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Pipelines transporting natural gas or hazardous liquids are subject to damage from excavators, internal or external

corrosion and load transfers. Imperfections or damage to the wall of steel pipe can reduce its strength by reducing

the overall wall thickness. As stated in Federal regulations, grinding can be an acceptable repair method for

damaged or corroded steel pipe. This course discusses verification of minimum wall thickness requirements and

removal of defects by grinding.

Objectives

• Wall thickness requirements.

• Removal of defects by grinding.

• Measuring wall thickness.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 1081 Tapping a Pipeline (Tap Diameter 2 Inch and Less)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11247 KNT – MEA1921 PEF – MEA11084

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

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Course Description

Tapping is the process of creating an opening in a pipe. Tapping operations may be required as part of pipeline

repair, segment replacement, or facility abandonment. Taps are also required in the connection of a new service

branch, bypass creation, or installation of other system devices. This course covers tapping of a pipeline with a tap

diameter of 2 inches and less.

Objectives

• Identify tapping safety requirements and precautions, as well as personnel qualifications.

• Understand requirements for line tapping preparation, including pipe measurements and inspections.

• Perform excavations, line verification, and tapping procedures.

• Recognize and properly react to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 1091 Tapping a Pipeline (Tap Diameter Greater than 2 Inch)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11248 KNT – MEA1922 PEF – MEA11085

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Tapping is the process of creating an opening in a pipe. Tapping operations may be required as part of pipeline

repair, segment replacement, or facility abandonment. Taps are also required in the connection of a new service

branch, bypass creation, or installation of other system devices. This course discusses tapping a pipeline with a tap

diameter greater than 2 inches.

Objectives

• Required equipment to perform tapping and overview of basic operation.

• Tapping safety requirements and precautions, as well as personnel qualifications.

• Requirements for line tapping preparation, including pipe measurements and inspections.

• Performing excavations, line stopping, and tapping procedures.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 1101 Tapping a Pipeline with a Built-in Cutter

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11249 KNT – MEA1923 PEF – MEA11086

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Special fittings that contain a built-in cutter are available for tapping steel or plastic pipe. The welding or fusion

process used to attach the fitting to the pipe, and installation of a mechanical fitting, clamp or sleeve to the pipe,

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are tasks outside the scope of this course. This course discusses tapping a pipe with an already installed fitting that

contains a built-in cutter.

Objectives

• Identifying tapping requirements.

• Performing the tap.

• Isolating the tap.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 1111 Tapping Cast and Ductile Iron Pipe, and Low Pressure Steel Pipe

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11250 KNT – MEA1924 PEF – MEA11087

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses tapping a low pressure pipe, with or without an installed fitting.

Objectives

• Identify tapping requirements.

• Install and remove tapping equipment.

• Perform tapping operations.

• Install threaded fittings and/or isolation plugs.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 1121 Bagging and Stopping Low Pressure Pipe

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11251 KNT – MEA1925 PEF – MEA11088

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses the insertion and removal of bag stops and mechanical stoppers on low-pressure pipe.

Objectives

• Identify notification requirements.

• Complete notifications.

• Verify pipeline segments.

• Monitor pressure.

• Install and remove bags and stoppers.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

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ASME – 1131 Stopper (Stopple) Pipe

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11252 KNT – MEA1926 PEF – MEA11089

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Product flow sometimes needs to be stopped or redirected to allow workers to maintain or repair the pipeline. A

stopple is one kind of device used to stop the flow.

Objectives

• Identify the requirements for stopping flow with a stopple.

• Describe how to identify segments that require stopping.

• Discuss the notifications that must be made before stopping a pipe.

• Describe how to install a stopple.

• Describe how to monitor pressure while the pipe is stopped.

• Describe how to remove a stopple.

• Discuss how to recognize and react to anticipated conditions and abnormal operating conditions.

• List documentation requirements.

ASME – 1141 Squeeze off Plastic Pipe

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11253 KNT – MEA1927 PEF – MEA11090

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Certain pipeline situations may call for a temporary segment shutdown or pressure reduction. In these scenarios

and others, a squeeze-off of plastic pipe may be required. Therefore, this course covers the activities associated

with squeeze-off of plastic pipe.

Objectives

• Perform selection, installation, and removal of squeeze tools.

• Identify the correct parties to notify in case of pipeline shutdown.

• Ensure system pressure requirements are maintained.

• Purge pipeline as appropriate.

• Recognize and react to Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOCs).

• Create and maintain appropriate records and documentation.

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ASME – 1151 Squeeze off Steel Pipe

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11254 KNT – MEA1928 PEF – MEA11091

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Certain pipeline situations may call for a temporary segment shutdown or pressure reduction. In these scenarios

and others, a squeeze-off of steel pipe may be required. Therefore, this course covers activities associated with the

squeeze-off of steel pipe.

Objectives

• Select, install and remove squeeze-off tools.

• Properly identify and notify affected customers of pipeline shutdown.

• Ensure system pressure requirements are maintained.

• Purge pipeline as appropriate.

• Recognize and react to Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOCs).

• Complete and maintain proper documentation and records.

ASME – 1161 Installation of Customer Meters and Regulators – Residential and Small

Commercial

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11255 KNT – MEA1929 PEF – MEA11092

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

When installing meter systems, it is important to be familiar with location, protection, support, connections and

component specifications. Being able to correctly identify a customer meter, as well as knowing the proper

regulator requirements, is critical. Properly testing meter sets for leakage, as well as how to test regulators and

relief valves for proper operation are vital too.

Objectives

• Identify the components that comprise a meter set, including meters, regulators, and relief valves.

• List location considerations for proper installation and protection from damage of meter sets.

• Follow general meter set installation requirements.

• Execute correct procedures for the installation of customer meters, regulators, and where required, relief

valves.

• Determine correct procedures for the testing of installed customer meters, regulators, and relief valves.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

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ASME – 1171 Installing Customer Meters – Large Commercial and Industrial

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11256 KNT – MEA1930 PEF – MEA11093

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Commercial and industrial gas meters measure the volume of natural gas consumed by a particular customer.

Commercial meter sets are very similar to residential applications, but are designed to facilitate gas flow rates and

pressure ratings that are greater than standard residential meters. Many electronic meter systems are able to

transmit volume measurements directly to the distribution company. This course covers the requirements and

procedures for installing large commercial and industrial gas meters.

Objectives

• Identify commercial and industrial customer meter set components and functions.

• Comprehend proper meter selection and installation requirements.

• Perform installation and testing procedures.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 1181 Installing and Maintaining Customer Pressure Regulating, Limiting, and Relief

Device – Large Commercial & Industrial

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11257 KNT – MEA1931 PEF – MEA11094

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Gas distribution systems are designed to operate at specific pressures. Commercial and industrial systems require

pressure regulating, limiting, and relief devices in order to maintain specified pressures and prevent gas leaks and

outages.

Objectives

• Recognize pressure requirements and devices implemented to maintain correct pipeline pressures.

• Identify installation location and material requirements.

• Perform installation, inspection, and maintenance procedures.

• Understand and perform set point verification and pressure testing.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

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ASME – 1191 Maintenance of Service Valves Upstream of Customer Meter

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11258 KNT – MEA1932 PEF – MEA11095

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Service valves are used extensively in the pipeline industry. They may turn off or on product flow, vary the flow

amount, direct the flow, regulate pressure and relieve overpressure. To keep them functioning properly, service

valves require regular maintenance. This course will prepare you for various valve maintenance procedures

upstream of customer meters.

Objectives

• Visually inspect service valves.

• Perform maintenance procedures on service valves.

• Isolate a valve.

• Remove and replace a valve.

• Recognize and react to anticipated conditions and abnormal operating conditions.

• List documentation requirements.

ASME – 1201 Temporary Isolation of Service Lines and Service Discontinuance

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11259 KNT – MEA1933 PEF – MEA11096

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Service lines are the link between the distributor's main line and the customer's business or residence. At times,

these service lines need to be isolated or service needs to be discontinued. Isolating a service line may be necessary

to allow for maintenance, repair, or replacement of line components.

Objectives

• Temporary isolation of service lines and service discontinuance.

• Isolating a service line or discontinuing service.

• Recognizing and reacting to anticipated conditions and abnormal operating conditions.

• Documentation requirements.

ASME – 1211 Odorization – Periodic Sampling

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11260 KNT – MEA1934 PEF – MEA11097

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Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Natural gas has no odor. Instead, odorants added to natural gas give it the familiar "gas smell" that warns people if

there is a gas leak. Odorants are also added to specified combustible gases. To maintain an adequate warning

system, odorization must be checked periodically to ensure the proper level of odorant is in the pipeline.

Objectives

• Identify requirements for conducting an odor intensity test.

• Describe how to perform an odorometer test.

• Discuss how to recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions that may be encountered when

performing an odorometer test.

• Explain documentation requirements.

ASME – 1221 Odorization – Odorizer Inspection, Testing, Preventive and Corrective

Maintenance

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11261 KNT – MEA1935 PEF – MEA11098

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses the functions of an odorizer after installation and the procedures to keep the odorizer

operating safely and efficiently.

Objectives

• Identify requirements for odorizer inspection, testing, preventive and corrective maintenance.

• Check test equipment for proper operation.

• Visually inspect an odorizer.

• Explain odorizer evaluations.

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on an odorizer.

• Check odorant concentration.

• Adjust oderant output.

• Identify proper documentation requirements.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating and anticipated conditions.

ASME – 1231 Inside Gas Leak Investigation

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11262 KNT – MEA1936 PEF – MEA11099

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

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Course Description

This course discusses the investigation of reported or discovered leaks inside a building in relation to emergency

response. This course also includes information on the initiation of precautionary actions (make safe procedures).

Repairing, proving the integrity of customer piping, and lighting customer utilization equipment is NOT included.

Objectives

• Identifying investigation requirements.

• Performing test equipment checks.

• Initiating precautionary actions.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 1241 Outside Gas Leak Investigation

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11263 KNT – MEA1937 PEF – MEA11100

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses the investigation of reported or discovered leaks outside of buildings or other structures as

well as the initiation of precautionary actions (make safe procedures).

Objectives

• Identifying investigation requirements.

• Inspecting and testing gas detection equipment.

• Initiating precautionary actions.

• Performing outside leak investigation.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 1251 Hazardous Liquid Leak Investigation

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11264 KNT – MEA1938 PEF – MEA11101

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Preventing serious damage or product loss due to hazardous liquid leakage often depends on the ability to quickly

pinpoint the source of the leak. When computerized pipeline monitoring systems are not in place or a leak is

undetectable by CPM, visual inspection is a must. Hazardous liquid leak investigations must determine the leakage

area and attempt to discover the leak source.

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Objectives

• Hazardous liquid leak investigation requirements.

• Overview of precautionary actions ("Make-Safe" procedures).

• Procedures for performing a hazardous liquid leak investigation.

• Potential problems and AOCs encountered during an investigation.

ASME – 1261 Walking Gas Leakage Survey

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11265 KNT – MEA1939 PEF – MEA11102

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Due to the danger of gas leaks in a pipeline system, walking gas leakage surveys are periodically performed in

locations not accessible by a vehicle or on mains in congested urban areas to discover leaks as soon as possible.

Therefore, walking gas leakage surveys are an important part of timely leak identification.

Objectives

• Identify the main types of natural gas facilities.

• List and describe various leakage survey methods.

• Identify the requirements for leakage survey, including locations, frequency, and documentation.

• Describe how to perform gas detection equipment checks.

• Explain how to perform a walking gas leakage survey.

• Describe Make-Safe procedures.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 1271 Mobile Gas Leakage Survey – Flame Ionization

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11266 KNT – MEA1940 PEF – MEA11103

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Gas leaks are dangerous and the process for identifying a leak is serious business. This course discusses the

operation of conducting a mobile (other than walking) gas leakage survey utilizing flame ionization (FI) survey

equipment and all the requirements and conditions that go with it.

Objectives

• Identify mobile leakage survey requirements.

• Perform an FI unit performance check.

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• Conduct a mobile leakage survey using a FI unit.

• Recognize and react to Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOCs).

ASME – 1281 Mobile Gas Leakage Survey – Optical Methane

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11267 KNT – MEA1941 PEF – MEA11104

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Gas leaks are dangerous, and the process for identifying a leak is serious business. This course covers the

requirements and process of conducting a mobile (other than walking) gas leakage survey utilizing optical methane

detector (OMD) survey equipment.

Objectives

• Identify mobile leakage survey requirements.

• Perform an OMD performance check.

• Conduct a mobile leakage survey using an OMD.

• Recognize and react to Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOCs).

ASME – 1291 Locate Underground Pipelines

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11268 KNT – MEA1942 PEF – MEA11105

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Knowing the location of buried facilities prior to performing excavation activities is essential to prevent damage to

underground utilities. Unintentional damage to underground facilities during excavation not only causes a

significant amount of disruption, it can also threaten public safety. For this reason, temporary marking of all buried

pipelines in the areas of excavation activity must be completed prior to the start of excavation.

Objectives

• One-Call requirements.

• Selecting a locating method.

• Testing and using locating equipment.

• Visually inspecting the locate area.

• Performing a locate.

• Placing temporary markers.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

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ASME – 1301 Install and Maintain Pipeline Markers

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11269 KNT – MEA1943 PEF – MEA11106

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information on location, placement and maintenance of permanent pipeline markers.

Objectives

• Line marker requirements.

• Location, placement and installation of line markers.

• Recognizing Abnormal Operating Conditions associated with line markers.

ASME – 1311 Inspect Pipeline Surface Conditions – Patrol Right of Way or Easement

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11270 KNT – MEA1944 PEF – MEA11107

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses performing right-of-way easement patrol (e.g., walking, flying or driving) to visually identify

signs of leaks, encroachments, conditions of the right-of-way, or any other signs of potential impact to pipeline

safety or integrity. This course also includes information on reporting of emergency conditions.

Objectives

• Pipeline safety standards.

• Natural gas and liquid pipeline patrol methods, requirements and preparation.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 1321 Damage Prevention During Excavation Activities By or On Behalf of the Operator

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11271 KNT – MEA1945 PEF – MEA11108

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Excavating is serious business as there are many hazards associated with trenching and excavation work. That's why

it is critical to take safety precautions seriously when performing excavation activities. This course covers the task of

damage prevention measures during excavation activities by or on behalf of the operator.

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Objectives

• One-Call notification procedures.

• OSHA requirements and "best practices."

• Typical excavation hazards.

• Procedures for locating and properly marking buried facilities prior to excavation.

• Measures for exposing buried pipe before excavating.

• Damage prevention techniques and excavation standards.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 1331 Damage Prevention Inspection during Third Party Excavation of Encroachment

Activities as Determined Necessary by Operator

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11272 KNT – MEA1946 PEF – MEA11109

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

When an operator determines it is necessary to inspect third party excavations or encroachment activities, actions

such as work stoppage and requiring proper support for operators’ pipeline facility must be taken to protect the

operators’ facilities. Upon completion of this course, you will be familiar with requirements for performing

inspections to ensure the act of damage prevention practices by a third party excavator.

Objectives

• Damage prevention inspection requirements.

• Identifying when leakage surveys or system patrolling should be performed.

• Monitoring area for settlement during and after excavation activities.

• Verifying system integrity during and after excavation activities.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 1341 Provide or Assure Adequate Pipeline Support during Excavation Activities

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11273 KNT – MEA1947 PEF – MEA11110

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Pipelines can be used to deliver liquid and gaseous energy products such as steam, hot water, crude oil, natural gas,

petroleum liquids, and hydrogen. To provide adequate pipeline support, the operator should be aware of the

different types of support systems, installation and removal procedures, inspection requirements, as well as safety

precautions. This course covers the steps necessary to provide or assure adequate pipeline support during operator

initiated excavation activities.

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Objectives

• Identify basic requirements for pipeline support.

• Understand different types of pipeline support systems.

• Describe installation, inspection, and removal requirements.

• Enact excavation / trench safety precautions.

ASME – 1351 Vault Inspection and Maintenance

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11274 KNT – MEA1948 PEF – MEA11111

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses the inspection and maintenance of vaults with a volumetric internal content of 200 cubic feet

or more and housing pressure regulating and limiting equipment. This includes the inspection of ventilating

equipment, vault cover, sufficient drainage and structural integrity.

Objectives

• Verification requirements.

• Inspection of vaults, ventilating equipment, vault cover, sufficient drainage and structure.

• Maintenance tasks for vaults.

• Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 1361 Station Emergency Shutdown System – Inspection, Testing and Corrective

Maintenance

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11275 KNT – MEA1949 PEF – MEA11112

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Emergency or safety shutdown systems, also known as safety instrumented systems, play a vital role in providing a

protective layer around industrial processing systems. Pipeline processing stations that involve toxic or flammable

product typically rely upon safety instrumented systems to protect against upsets or failures that may threaten

worker safety, cause environmental concerns, or damage operating equipment. Therefore, these safety

instrumented systems are designed for the purpose of mitigating risks and bringing the process to a safe state when

unacceptable or dangerous process conditions are detected. This course covers the inspection, testing, and

maintenance of such systems.

Objectives

• Identify emergency shutdown system requirements.

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• Properly inspect safety shutdown devices.

• Conduct system performance or proof tests.

• Perform corrective maintenance on safety instrumented systems.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 1371 Operate Gas Pipeline – System Control Center Operations

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11276 KNT – MEA1950 PEF – MEA11113

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Monitoring and controlling pipeline operations helps ensure the safety of the public and the environment. It also

protects the operating company's assets.

Objectives

• Identify the requirements for a gas pipeline System Control Center operations.

• Describe how to monitor pressure conditions from the System Control Center.

• Describe how to determine any required pressure adjustments.

• Discuss what notifications might be necessary before adjusting pressure.

• Discuss remote adjustments to:

- Compressor operating parameters

- Pressure regulator set points

- Valves

• Describe how to direct manual adjustments.

• Describe how to verify that adjustments resulted in the system operating within required parameters.

• Discuss documentation requirements.

• Describe how to recognize and respond to anticipated and abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 1381 Operate Gas Pipeline – Local Facility Remote – Control Operations

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11277 KNT – MEA1951 PEF – MEA11114

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses the monitoring and controlling of pipeline operations to ensure the safety of the public and

the environment. It also protects the operating company's assets.

Objectives

• Identify the requirements for a gas pipeline local facility remote-control operations.

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• Describe how to monitor pressure conditions.

• Describe how to determine any required pressure adjustments.

• Discuss what notifications might be necessary before adjusting pressure.

• Discuss remote adjustments to:

- Compressor operating parameters

- Pressure regulator set points

- Valves

• Describe how to direct manual adjustments.

• Describe how to verify that adjustments resulted in the system operating within required parameters.

• Discuss documentation requirements.

• Describe how to recognize and respond to anticipated and abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 1391 Operate Liquids Pipeline – System Control Center Operations

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11278 KNT – MEA1952 PEF – MEA11115

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Monitoring and controlling pipeline operations helps ensure the safety of the public and environment. It also

protects company assets. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to identify the requirements for System

Control Center operations of a liquid pipeline.

Objectives

• Monitor requirements for parameters such as pressure, temperature, and flow.

• Determine any required adjustments to system operations.

• Verify what notifications might be necessary before adjusting system operations.

• Identify requirements for making adjustments remotely and manually.

• Verify that adjustments resulted in the system are operating within required parameters.

• Review documentation requirements.

• Recognize and respond to anticipated and abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 1401 Operate Liquids Pipeline – Local Facility Remote – Control Operations

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11279 KNT – MEA1953 PEF – MEA11116

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

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Course Description

Monitoring and controlling pipeline operations helps ensure the safety of the public and the environment. It also

protects company assets. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to identify the requirements for local

facility remote-control operations of a liquid pipeline.

Objectives

• Requirements for monitoring pressure, temperature, and flow.

• Required adjustments to bring local facility operations within prescribed parameters.

• Notifications required before stopping, starting, or adjusting settings.

• Requirements for making adjustments remotely or directing manual adjustments for pumps, auxiliary

equipment, regulating equipment, or valves.

• How to verify that adjustments resulted in the system operating within required parameters.

• Documentation requirements.

• How to recognize and respond to anticipated and abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 1411 Indirect Inspection Techniques

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11280 KNT – MEA1954 PEF – MEA11117

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Corrosion threatens the integrity of pipeline systems. Indirect inspections look for faults in the pipeline's protective

coating, assess the cathodic protection system, and examine the pipeline environment. Done properly, your indirect

inspections contribute to the overall safety of the pipeline.

Objectives

• Identify the requirements for conducting an indirect inspection.

• Explain how to check test equipment, and describe potential problems.

• Describe indirect inspection techniques.

• Discuss how to recognize and react to potential abnormal operating conditions.

• List documentation requirements.

ASME – 1421 Direct Examination Techniques

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11281 KNT – MEA1955 PEF – MEA11118

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

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Course Description

Corrosion is a constant threat to pipeline systems. Direct examinations test pipeline integrity and the threat of

corrosion. Done, properly, direct examinations contribute to overall safety of the pipeline.

Objectives

• Identify the requirements for conducting a direct examination.

• Check test equipment and recognize potential problems.

• Perform direct examination techniques.

• Recognize and react to potential abnormal operating conditions.

• Describe documentation requirements.

ASME – 1631 Launching-Receiving Pigs for Lines Out-of-Service

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11743 KNT – MEA11742 PEF – MEA11738

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Pipeline pre-commissioning is a main reason for pigging lines out-of-service. It is the process of proving a pipeline's

ability to contain product without leaking and involves a series of steps carried out before the final product is

introduced.

Objectives

• Prepare for pigging lines out-of-service

• Off-line pigging operations

• Abnormal Operating Conditions

ASME – 1641 Launching-Receiving Pigs for Lines In-Service

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11745 KNT – MEA11744 PEF – MEA11739

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

A large network of pipelines transports natural gas, crude oil, and other refined products across the nation.

Maintaining pipeline integrity and ensuring the efficient, economical, and safe transportation of these products is of

great importance. Use of pipeline inspection gauges (PIGs) is one of the principal methods used to ensure efficient

pipeline operation. Some pigs are used to clean pipes or help batch products while others, such as "smart pigs“, are

used to measure things like pipe thickness and corrosion to detect metal loss along the pipeline for integrity

management purposes. This course covers pipeline pigging operations, practices, and equipment used in launching

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and receiving pigs for lines in-service in order to clean, inspect, batch and plug pipelines for effective and efficient

operation.

Objectives

• Perform pipeline pigging operations.

• Identify pig types and pigging components.

• Recognize operator responsibilities.

• Implement certain pigging activities.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 1651 Purging of Flammable or Inert Gas

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11747 KNT – MEA11746 PEF – MEA11740

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Gas piping design, operation, and purging responsibilities require a very specialized level of expertise. A number of

high-profile explosions related to careless errors and improper purging practices have brought these issues to the

forefront for many organizations. Beyond the risk of death and injury, gas pipeline purging incidents can cause

extensive property damage worth millions of dollars, cause significant lost production time, and irreversibly damage

a company's reputation. Therefore, an established purging process is best followed to ensure a safe and complete

purge.

Objectives

• Identify code requirements, proper purging procedures, and potential hazards.

• Perform pre-purge, purge, and post-purge activities.

• Recognize different purge factors such as pressure, rate, velocity, time, and mediums.

• Identify appropriate purging equipment.

• Properly purge pipelines in-and-out of service.

• Recognize and react to anticipated and abnormal operating conditions.

ASME – 1661 Purge: Hazardous Liquids

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11741 KNT – MEA11749 PEF – MEA11748

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Purging hazardous liquid pipeline contents is considered a hazardous activity as the process can create an explosive

atmosphere if not performed properly. Therefore, it is best to understand the process of purging liquid pipelines

and the possible dangers involved.

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Objectives

• Recognize different types and characteristics of hydrocarbon liquids.

• Recognize different types and characteristics of hydrocarbon liquids.

• Identify appropriate hazardous liquid purge procedures and how to minimize potential hazards.

• Be aware of proper purging reasons, requirements, preparations, and precautions.

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OSHA Library

OS-0101 Introduction of OSHA Standards

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1665 KNT - MEA1664

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

For over 35 years, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has been responsible for assuring safe

and healthful conditions for working men and women. Standards created by the agency have successfully reduced

injuries, illnesses, and deaths in the workplace.

Objectives

• Provide a brief overview of the purpose and history of OSHA.

• Describe how OSHA determines and sets standards.

• List reasons for OSHA inspections and describe inspection procedures.

• Explain requirements for correcting violations.

OS-0102 Hazard Communication

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA1672 KNT - MEA1671

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) established a Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to

ensure that employees are provided with information in regard to the identities and hazards of chemicals they are

exposed to in the workplace, and protective measures that may be taken. This course provides information on

employer requirements in regard to hazard communication, including information on the Globally Harmonized

System of Classification and Labeling training requirement.

Objectives

• Describe the purpose and task of OSHA’s HCS.

• Identify the changes and updates associated with the adoption of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).

• Identify each category for physical and health hazards.

• Recognize the appropriate SDS, labels and pictograms for hazard identification and communication.

OS-0103 Hazardous Materials

MEA Certificate Number TNG - MEA1512 KNT – MEA1348

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Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers "hazard communication," which is an OSHA regulation, "hazardous materials and

transportation," and "hazardous materials security," which are both Department of Transportation (DOT)

requirements.

Objectives

• Understand how to read hazard labels.

• Understand safe work practices.

OS-0104 Hazardous Emergency Responses

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA1513 KNT – MEA1349

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Responding to hazmat spills is important to worker safety. You need to be aware of safe methods of use.

Objectives

• Understand the importance of responding to hazmat spills safely, quickly, and properly.

• Understand emergency response procedures.

• Learn how to clean up spills.

• Properly select the appropriate clean up materials and containers for spills.

• Learn to correctly label containers.

OS-0105 Asbestos Awareness

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA1514 KNT – MEA1352

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Asbestos can cause terrible lung problems for those who come into contact with it. This course will help you

recognize Asbestos and learn how to deal with it in a healthy and effective manner.

Objectives

• Define what asbestos is and describe the most common types.

• Recognize ACM in your work area.

• Describe health effects of asbestos.

• Identify uses and locations of asbestos.

• Define friable and non-friable asbestos.

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OS-0106 Horizontal Directional Drilling Safety

MEA Certificate Number TNG - MEA1515 KNT – MEA1350

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information on applicable OSHA standards, and safety information directly related to the task

of horizontal directional drilling (HDD).

Objectives

• Describe mandatory safety standards which apply to horizontal directional drilling.

• Evaluate work site and identify precautions to take to eliminate hazards.

• List personal protection equipment requirements.

• Recognize and react to Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOCs).

OS-0108 Bloodborne Pathogens

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1518 KNT – MEA1353

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

During the course of work, employees may come into contact with blood borne pathogens that can cause serious,

even fatal illnesses. This course is designed to provide the knowledge and training necessary to protect employees

from these organisms.

Objectives

• List three diseases transmitted through contact through contact with blood.

• Understand methods to prevent exposure and the concept of universal precautions.

• Describe emergency procedures and steps to take when an exposure incident occurs.

OS-0109 Cadium Awareness

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1520 KNT – MEA1519

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Cadmium is a hazardous, naturally occurring element that can be found in the workplace. Understanding where it

can be found, what it can do, and how to avoid it can save you from ill health.

Objectives

• Understand where cadmium can be found.

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• Know the health effects of cadmium exposure.

• Describe work practices that are effective in minimizing exposure to cadmium.

OS-0110 Fire Extinguisher Safety

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1522 KNT – MEA1521

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Fire is a common and serious hazard that can affect the utility industry. While proper procedure and training can

minimize the chances of an accidental fire, you must still be prepared to deal with a fire emergency.

Objectives

• Be able to list the elements of the fire tetrahedron.

• Explain the five classifications of fuel sources that sustain fire.

• Describe the different types of fire extinguishers and the fuel sources on which they can be safely used.

• Understand the fire extinguisher inspection responsibilities.

• Know the rules for fighting fires, including the P.A.S.S. system.

OS-0111 First Aid

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1524 KNT – MEA1523

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Unfortunately, no matter how safe we work there is the possibility that accidents will happen. This course

introduces you to the first aid procedures for treating bleeding, shock, burns & scalds, electric shock, head & spinal

injuries, fractures, poisoning, and environmental emergencies.

Objectives

• State why the rescuer needs to work safely.

• Evaluate wounds.

• Describe treatments for the types of wounds.

• Identify symptoms.

OS-0113 Fall Protection and Prevention

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1674 KNT – MEA1673

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

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Course Description

Falls account for a large number of workplace accidents each year. In 2006, there were 809 fatal falls, which was the

third highest total since 1992. A vast majority of fall accidents can be prevented by identifying fall hazards,

providing adequate training, and enforcing the use of fall protection systems.

Objectives

• Fall hazard identification.

• Components and usage of fall protection systems.

• Training requirements.

• General fall safety tips.

OS-0121 Respiratory Protection

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1530 KNT - MEA1529

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Due to the nature of many Electrical and Gas utility job assignments it is sometimes necessary for workers to

protect themselves from hazardous atmospheres by wearing respirators. Respirators are an effective method of

protection against designated hazards when properly selected and worn. However, if a respirator is used improperly

or not kept clean, the respirator itself can become a hazard to the worker.

Objectives

• Know potential respiratory hazards.

• List the types of respirators.

• Describe the proper use of respiratory protection equipment.

• Select the appropriate cartridge.

• Perform fit tests.

• Understand the proper care and maintenance of respirators.

OS-0122 Radio Frequency Awareness

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1532 KNT - MEA1531

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Many products make use of some form of electromagnetic energy. One type of electromagnetic energy that is of

increasing importance is radio frequency or (RF) energy, including radio waves and microwaves, which is used for

providing telecommunications, broadcast, and other services. Heightened awareness of the expanding use of RF

technology has led some people to speculate that "electromagnetic pollution" is causing significant risks to human

health from environmental RF electromagnetic fields.

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Objectives

• Describe the difference between ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.

• Describe the potential health effects of Radio frequency radiation exposure.

• Identify different types of transmitters and what they are used for.

• Recognize Radio frequency signage and describe what each individual sign means.

OS-0201 Forklift Safety

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1676 KNT – MEA1675

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

A forklift is considered a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT). According to the Occupational Safety & Health

Administration, tens of thousands of injuries related to PITs occur in US workplaces each year. Many employees are

injured when forklift trucks are inadvertently driven off loading docks or fall between the dock and an unsecured

trailer. Employees are also injured when struck by a lift truck, or when they fall from elevated pallets and tines.

Most employee injuries and property damage can be prevented by providing adequate training and enforcing safe

operating practices.

Objectives

• Forklift types and components.

• Forklift inspection.

• Operational hazards.

• Safe practices.

OS-0202 Hand & Power Tool Safety

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA11304 KNT – MEA11303

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Each year, thousands of people are injured by using tools. A great number of these injuries could be prevented

through hazard awareness and training.

Objectives

• Describe general tool safety practices.

• Describe hand tool safety practices.

• Describe general power tool safety practices.

• Describe specific power tool safety practices.

• Describe specific tool safety practices.

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OS-0203 Residential Meters Ergonomics and Safety

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1666 KNT – MEA1667

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers hazard assessment, ergonomics, and wrenching in regards to ergonomics and safety of personnel

working with residential meters.

Objectives

• Perform a hazard assessment of the job site.

• Identify proper ergonomics for the job.

Explain proper wrenching technique.

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UGE Library

UGE-0101 Utility Basics

MEA Certificate Number TNG - MEA1533 KNT - MEA1297

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course is an introduction to the natural gas and electricity industries.

Objectives

• Identify the benefits and uses of natural gas and electricity, and the process of production to delivery.

• Recognize the characteristics and hazards of natural gas and electricity.

• Determine how natural gas and electricity are harnessed, and how to safely work around them.

UGE-0102 Energy Industry Dynamics

MEA Certificate Number TNG - MEA1534 KNT - MEA1299

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides the participant with a management and organization perspective of the energy industry. It is

primarily concerned with presenting how energy companies generate revenues, compete in the industry, and serve

their customers.

Objectives

• Describe how the energy sources of natural gas and electricity have changed throughout history.

• Identify the steps involved in the energy generation-delivery process.

• Determine how energy companies generate revenues, and the role that billing plays in this process.

• Identify the basic businesses in the energy process and how they have evolved.

• Explain the purpose of ratemaking and why it is important.

UGE-0110 Horizontal Directional Drilling

MEA Certificate Number TNG - MEA1535 KNT - MEA1351

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) is a trenchless form of excavation that provides an environmentally sensitive

and efficient method of installing utilities in areas where conventional trenching isn't feasible or service impact is

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undesirable. Typical HDD applications include: - Airports - Railroads - Highways - Harbors - Rivers - Wetlands –

Preserves

Objectives

• List the advantages of using HDD over other trenchless technologies.

• Describe the HDD process and the applicable work procedures required for the job.

• Identify HDD equipment and the requirements for predrilling preparation.

• Describe general safety procedures in the use of HDD equipment.

• Recognize and react to Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOCs) that may be encountered during the HDD

process.

UGE-0115 Preventing Utility Cross Bores

MEA Certificate Number TNG - MEA11534 KNT - MEA11535

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Utility cross bores are considered hazards in waiting and a nuisance to society. News headlines tell us all too often

how dangerous utility cross bores are. Natural gas explosions, electrocutions, power outages, and damaged

communication lines are all hazardous disasters resulting from sewer contractors clearing out unknown cross bored

sewer lines. So, what can be done to prevent utility cross bores from happening and to avoid such hazardous

threats to our society? Review the course for some answers to this troubling question.

Objectives

• Identify utility cross bores and the threat for certain hazardous events.

• Understand industry concerns for trenchless pipeline installation procedures.

• Locate useful resources in the prevention of utility cross bores.

• Recognize practices and procedures that mitigate and prevent utility cross bores.

• Perform cross bore prevention best practices.

UGE-0200 Customer Contact

MEA Certificate Number TNG - MEA1543 KNT - MEA1542

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

It may be hard to measure exactly how much customer relations affect a company's bottom line, but good customer

relations can make all the difference in the world. Good relations start with good customer service. This course

focuses on communication skills, appearance, and conflict resolution, and it takes a look at different ways to

increase customer satisfaction every time you come into contact with a customer.

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Objectives

• Explain the importance of good customer service.

• List the characteristics of a professional appearance.

• Identify importance aspects of the service order.

• Describe how to properly handle appointments.

• Identify good and bad communication styles.

• Explain the best way to deal with unhappy customers.

• Describe steps to ensure customer satisfaction.

UGE-0301 Conducting Effective Tailgating Sessions

MEA Certificate Number TNG - MEA1537 KNT - MEA1536

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Working safely should be the expectation of every Leadman and crew member. Holding Tailgate meetings and using

the TAILGATE meeting form is one of the "tools" the Leadman and crew members can use.

Objectives

• Define and explain the importance of an effective Tailgate meeting.

• Identify the items that should be discussed at a Tailgate meeting.

• Describe the components needed to complete a Tailgate form.

• Determine how to evaluate Tailgate meetings.

UGE-0401 Excavation Safety

MEA Certificate Number TNG - MEA1541 KNT - MEA1540

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Digging is dangerous. Damage to underground facilities resulting in loss of natural gas, telephone, water or

electricity can leave communities without such services as police, fire and medical protection. When damaged,

these services can endanger life, property and public safety. In addition, it is estimated that each year there are

over one hundred fatalities associated with excavation and trenching operations. Fatalities are not only experienced

by workers on large constructions sites—a homeowner installing a fence or working on a landscaping project is also

in danger.

Objectives

• Identify the applicable procedures to be followed to prevent excavation damages to underground utilities.

• Determine and demonstrate the required excavation procedures for the prevention of utility outages.

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• Recognize hazards at the excavation site and determine the appropriate safety equipment and procedures

to protect yourself and the public from harm.

UGE-0501 Protection of our Wetlands Environment

MEA Certificate Number TNG - MEA1539 KNT - MEA1538

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses regulations, regulatory agencies, and issues relative to the protection of wetlands and

waterways.

Objectives

• Define the characteristics of a protected wetland or waterway.

• Determine which wetlands and waterways are protected.

• Recognize which regulatory agencies manage and regulate water resources.

• Describe precautions that must be taken to protect a wetland or waterway during any type of construction

activity.

• Identify accepted waterway protection practices.

UGE-0601 CRM Fatigue Awareness and Mitigation for Controllers

MEA Certificate Number TNG - MEA11655 KNT - MEA11654

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

PHMSA has published their final rule in the Control Room Management/Human Factors regulations. The rule

includes procedures for fatigue mitigation, education, and training. There are many factors that induce fatigue in

control room operators such as; work schedules, daily body rhythms, certain foods and drinks, sleep environments,

sleep disorders, lifestyle outside of work, etc. This course will assist you in recognizing these factors and how to

mitigate them.

Objectives

• Recognize shift-work fatigue.

• Identify the effects of shift-work fatigue.

• Apply good practices for mitigating fatigue.

UGE-0611 CRM Fatigue Awareness and Mitigation: Management Strategies

MEA Certificate Number TNG - MEA11653 KNT - MEA11652

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Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

PHMSA has published their final rule in the Control Room Management/Human Factors regulations. The rule

includes procedures for fatigue mitigation, education, and training. There are many factors that induce fatigue in

control room operators such as; work schedules, daily body rhythms, certain foods and drinks, sleep environments,

sleep disorders, lifestyle outside of work, etc. This course will assist control room supervisors and/or management

in recognizing these factors, how to assess the level of controller fatigue and determine appropriate control

measures, as well as provide them with tools to help controllers manage and mitigate fatigue.

Objectives

• Recognize shift-work fatigue.

• Identify its effects.

• Apply good fatigue management and mitigation practices.

UGE-11900 Railroads Right-of-Way Worker Safety

MEA Certificate Number TNG - MEA11336 KNT - MEA11337

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Occasionally, workers are required to work on or near a railroad right-of-way (ROW). To keep yourself and your co-workers safe, you need to understand rail hazards and follow safety procedures when performing ROW work.

Objectives

• Define the terms and special employee roles related to railroad ROW work.

• Procedures for working on or near a railroad ROW.

• Safety precautions required for railroad ROW work.

• Recognizing and reacting to emergency situations.

UGE-2301 Combustion and Ventilation Air

MEA Certificate Number TNG - MEA11323 KNT - MEA11324

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides information about gas and air mixtures, and combustion and ventilation air. This is important

because appliances that are not ventilated adequately can kill. To protect the public, you must understand the need

for adequate ventilation and combustion air.

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Objectives

• Define the basic terms related to combustion air.

• Identify the differences between complete and incomplete combustion.

• List the problems that could occur from incomplete combustion.

• Identify the causes of carbon monoxide (CO).

• Listing the requirements of adequate combustion air.

UGE-2311 Pilot Lights

MEA Certificate Number TNG - MEA11325 KNT - MEA11326

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses pilot lights and electronic ignitions systems, and describes inspection procedures for both.

Objectives

• Identify the difference between non-automatic pilots, automatic pilots, and electronic ignition systems.

• Identify the three types of automatic pilot burners.

• Identify the three types of flame sensors for automatic pilots.

• List the two types of electronic ignition systems.

• Testing an automatic pilot ignition to verify that it is operating correctly.

• Testing an electronic ignition system to verify that it is operating correctly.

UGE-2312 Gas-Air Adjustment

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11327 KNT - MEA11328

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses gas-air adjustments.

Objectives.

• Identify the components of a typical gas burner.

• Describe the factors that affect the characteristics of a flame.

• Recognize burner problems caused by improper gas-air adjustment.

• How to correct burner problems caused by improper gas-air adjustment.

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UGE-2313 Venting

MEA Certificate Number TNG - MEA11329 KNT - MEA11330

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses venting.

Objectives

• Four purposes of venting.

• Six factors that affect venting system design and operation.

• Recognize different types of vents and their use.

• Proper installation of vents and vent connectors, in accordance with applicable code requirements.

• Proper procedure for a vent check.

UGE-2321 Pressure Check to Establish Gas Service

MEA Certificate Number TNG - MEA11331 KNT - MEA11332

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course introduces the topic of gas delivery pressure, and explains how to use pressure testing equipment to

ensure that we establish residential service at the correct pressure.

Objectives

• Describe the possible causes and results of over or under pressurization.

• Identify the most common instruments used to measure gas pressure at the inlet riser, and describe the

advantages and drawbacks of each.

• Explain the use of company specific pressure measurement instruments to check inlet pressure when

establishing gas.

UGE-2322 Establishing and Disconnection Gas

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA11333 KNT - MEA11334

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to establishing and disconnecting residential service.

Objectives

• Identify the verification requirements for establishment or disconnection of gas service.

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• How to perform the required checks necessary for the safe establishment or disconnection of gas.

• Describe the purpose of a shut-in test.

• Recognize the conditions when a shut-in test would be required.

• Explain how to determine the amount of gas flowing through a meter while conducting a shut in test.

• Determine how to light up or shut off gas.

• Describe the procedures involved in establishing or disconnecting gas.

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Electric Library (01000 Substations)

ELEC–01011 Circuit Breaker Timing and Testing

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG –MEA11664 KNT – MEA11663 PEF – MEA11660

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Within a substation, circuit breakers perform the important function of making and breaking circuits under normal

and fault conditions. If circuit breakers are not functioning properly, severe equipment damage and personal injury

can result.

Objectives

• Understand the function of substations and circuit breakers within an electric transmission and distribution

system.

• Understand substation and electric safety procedures and requirements.

• Understand testing equipment and procedures for circuit breaker timing and testing.

ELEC–01012 Overhaul – Maintenance of Substation Circuit Breakers

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG –MEA11669 KNT – MEA11668 PEF – MEA11665, MEA11666, MEA11667, MEA11689

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Oil circuit breakers are an important part of the power system and must be properly maintained. Although new

technologies in circuit breakers exist, many systems and substations still use and maintain oil circuit breakers.

Objectives

• Describe safe practices for electric work.

• Understand the role of oil circuit breakers in the power system.

• Understand substation oil circuit breaker overhaul and maintenance guidelines.

• Understand types of oil circuit breaker failures.

• Recognize equipment and testing used in substation oil circuit breaker overhaul and maintenance.

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ELEC–01013 Preparation of Oil Circuit Breaker for Service or Storage

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG –MEA11674 KNT – MEA11673 PEF – MEA11670, MEA11671, MEA11672, MEA11682

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Oil circuit breakers play a crucial role in the protection of power transmission and distribution equipment within a

substation. Proper preparation and testing of oil circuit breakers must be performed before they are placed in

service or storage.

Objectives

• Understand the functions of substations and oil circuit breakers.

• Understand oil circuit breaker types and components.

• Understand worker qualifications and safety requirements.

• Understand requirements for preparing oil circuit breakers for service or storage.

• Perform required testing on newly installed oil circuit breakers.

ELEC–01014 Inspections of Carrier & Communications: Wave Traps & Coupling Capacitors

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG –MEA11703 KNT – MEA11702 PEF – MEA11701

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Power line carrier systems send communication signals between substations and control centers. The carrier

signals are placed onto high–voltage transmission lines using a coupling system. Wave traps and coupling

capacitors are components of a coupling system and must be inspected on a regular basis to ensure that

communication signals remain effective.

Objectives

• Identify and define the main components of a power line carrier system.

• Identify and define electric and substation safety practices.

• Understand visual inspection requirements.

• Perform common tests performed on coupling systems.

ELEC–01020 Substation Batteries & Battery Chargers – Install, Maintain and Troubleshoot

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG –MEA11684 KNT – MEA11685 PEF – MEA11683

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

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Course Description

A substation battery is an important part of a substation control system. The battery enables the control system to

supply power to critical control, monitoring, communication and protective devices

Objectives

• Understand substation and battery hazards and regulations.

• Understand the battery and its function in a DC system.

• Describe battery and charger components.

• Understand required battery and charger testing.

• Perform general steps for battery and charger installation and repair.

ELEC–01030 Substation Control Equipment

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG –MEA11677 KNT – MEA11676

PEF – MEA11675 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Substation control equipment is used to minimize disruption of electrical service and damage to equipment. Control

equipment can be automatic or manual, and located locally in a substation or in a remote control center. This

course provides an introduction to automatic control equipment located in a substation and the equipment used to

interface the control equipment to the power distribution system. First, we look at substations in general. Then, we

discuss substation control and interface equipment. Next, we look at some specific applications of substation

control equipment. Finally, we talk about routine in–service inspections of substation control and interface

equipment.

Objectives

• Explain why substation control and interface equipment is required.

• Identify substation control and interface equipment.

• State what substation control equipment is used to control voltage or a specific fault.

• List the steps for performing routine in–service inspections of substation control and interface equipment.

ELEC–01040 Substation Relay Maintenance

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG –MEA11706 KNT – MEA11705 PEF – MEA11704

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Substation relays work together with other equipment to detect and isolate equipment during abnormal conditions.

Relays must be properly maintained to ensure that system protection is effective.

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Objectives

• Identify and define the main substation relay construction types and protective techniques.

• Identify and perform electric and substation safety practices.

• List basic maintenance requirements for various relay types.

• Define maintenance requirements for relay settings, programmable logic and communication components.

ELEC–01050 Substation Capacitor Bank Testing

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG –MEA11709 KNT – MEA11708 PEF – MEA11707

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses procedures for testing substation capacitor backs.

Objectives

• Understand substation safety.

• Understand capacitors.

• Identify steps that must be performed before starting work.

• Understand the requirements for testing capacitors.

• Identify steps that must be performed after the job has been completed.

ELEC–01070 Substation Voltage Regulator Mechanism Overhaul

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG –MEA11698 KNT – MEA11696 PEF – MEA11697

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses the procedures and guidelines for correctly and safely overhauling a substation voltage

regulator according to manufacturer instructions.

Objectives

• Understand general requirements for working with voltage regulators and control panels, including

components and job safety.

• Identify steps that must be performed before starting work.

• Identify the steps required to perform the overhaul.

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ELEC–01148 Substation Transformer Installation

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11712 KNT – MEA11711 PEF – MEA11710

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Substations play a major role in the transmission and distribution of power across the country. At some

substations, the voltage is increased for efficient transmission. At other substations, the voltage is decreased for

easier distribution. Power transformers are used to perform this voltage transformation.

Objectives

• Understand transformer types, ratings and components.

• Understand transformer principles of operation.

• Display safe work practices during transport and installation.

• Understand installation locations, considerations and best practices.

• Understand inspection and test requirements and procedures.

ELEC–01149 Substation Transformer Phasing

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG –MEA11715 KNT – MEA11714 PEF – MEA11713

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to phasing three–phase substation power transformers. In this course, we first

discuss substation power transformer basics. Next, we look at tasks you perform before starting to phase substation

power transformers. Finally, we cover the tasks for phasing a three–phase substation power transformer.

Objectives

• Explain common transformer principles.

• List the tasks you must perform before and after entering the substation and control house.

• State the tasks you must perform when phasing a three–phase substation power transformer.

Note: This course covers phasing a three–phase substation power transformer. Phasing of single–phase

transformers is covered in detail in ELEC–02020 Pole Mounted Transformer Basics.

ELEC–01150 Substation Transformer Maintenance

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG –MEA11721 KNT – MEA11720 PEF – MEA11717, MEA11718, MEA11719

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Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Substation power transformers play a major role in the transmission and distribution of power across the country,

increasing or decreasing the voltage as required. Proper transformer maintenance not only extends the life of the

transformer, it helps to prevent transformer failure.

Objectives

• Understand transformer types, ratings and components.

• Understand transformer principles of operation.

• Display safe work practices during transport and installation.

• Understand general maintenance requirements and procedures.

ELEC–01300 Substation Transformer Basics

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11723 KNT – MEA11722

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

In the transmission and distribution of power, it is at the substation where much of the voltage transformation

takes place. Substation transformers are used to change voltage from one level to another. Step–up transformers

increase the voltage, while decreasing the current for easier transmission. Step–down transformers decrease the

voltage, while increasing the current to meet distribution requirements. There are two different designs used in the

construction of substation transformers: dry–type and liquid–filled.

Objectives

As it relates to liquid–filled transformers, upon completion of this course, you will:

• Understand the fundamentals of transformer operation.

• Understand liquid type transformer components and construction.

• Identify safety considerations when working near substation transformers.

• Understand general maintenance and testing requirements.

ELEC–01301 Substation Capacitors and Reactors

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11725 KNT – MEA11724

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

One of the main functions for substation capacitors and reactors is to compensate for leading or lagging power

factor. Power factor correction improves system efficiency, which results in reduced utility costs, the ability to

handle additional load, and a reduction of load on system components.

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Objectives

• Describe substation types, basic substation safety requirements, and power factor.

• Understand the basics of substation capacitors and reactors, including:

o Basic operating principles

o Hazards

o Ratings

o Classifications

ELEC–01302 Substations Safety (Basics)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11346 KNT – MEA11345

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Substations are an important part of all electric utility transmission and distribution systems. In addition, they are a

very big investment for their owners, and represent significant opportunity for injury when accessed by

unauthorized personnel. This course highlights the importance of safety inspections, and provides practical advice

on how to recognize unsafe conditions and remediation.

Objectives

• Provide a definition of a substation.

• Describe how the NESC Rules apply to substations.

• List typical problems that may be encountered during substation inspection.

• Explain how an effective inspection program can help ensure that substations are safe and secure.

ELEC–01307 Substation Transformer – Basics

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11727 KNT – MEA11726

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

In the transmission and distribution of power, it is at the substation where much of the voltage transformation

takes place. Substation transformers are used to change voltage from one level to another. Step–up transformers

increase the voltage while decreasing the current for easier transmission. Step–down transformers decrease the

voltage while increasing the current to meet distribution requirements.

Objectives

There are two different designs used in the construction of substation transformers: dry–type and liquid–filled. As

it relates to the dry type transformer, this course provides information on:

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• Fundamentals of transformer operation.

• Dry type transformer components and construction.

• Safety considerations when working near substation transformers.

• General maintenance and testing requirements.

ELEC–01310 Circuit Breakers Basics

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11691 KNT – MEA11690

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Circuit breakers are used in the protection of substations and equipment. Circuit breakers are responsible for

making or breaking current during normal circuit function, and when a fault or overload condition occurs. This

course will give a basic overview of substation circuit breakers.

Objectives

• Understand the role of a substation within a power transmission and distribution system.

• Know how circuit breakers are used within a substation and how they function.

• Describe four main types of circuit breakers.

• Describe common circuit breaker components.

ELEC–01380 Substation Switches (Basics)

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11729 KNT – MEA11728

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses the basic application of switches within an electric power substation.

Objectives

• Understand the function of a substation in a transmission and distribution system.

• Define safe practices within a substation.

• Describe the function of switches within a substation.

• Identify common switch types and uses.

ELEC–01400 Substations: Theory and Applications – Equipment Recognition

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11349 KNT – MEA11348

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

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Course Description

Substations are important links in all electric utility transmission and distribution systems. In addition, they are very

big investments for their owners. However, there is also a significant risk of injury for anyone working inside the

fence of a substation. That's why it's vital to know about the types of substations and their typical equipment before

you ever step inside a substation fence.

Objectives

• Describe and recognize the typical pieces of equipment that may be found in a substation yard.

• Describe and recognize the typical pieces of equipment that may be found in a substation's control house.

ELEC–01401 Substations: Theory and Applications – Substation Awareness Inside Fence

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11352 KNT – MEA11351

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Substations are important parts of all electric utility transmission and distribution systems. In addition, they are a

very big investment for their owners. However, there is a significant risk of injury for anyone working at a

substation. That's why it's vital to know and follow all the rules and safety procedures for working inside the

substation fence. This course highlights the importance of safety awareness inside the substation fence, and

provides practical advice on how to recognize unsafe conditions and remediation.

Objectives

• Understand the basic types and risks of a substation.

• Determine OSHA and NESC regulations that apply to substations.

• Identify typical problems encountered during substation work.

• Recognize safe work procedures for workers.

ELEC–01402 Substation Maintenance

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11693 KNT – MEA11692

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to in–service maintenance of common substation equipment. The course

addresses:

• The different maintenance philosophies commonly practiced and some common maintenance tests.

• Tasks to be performed prior to starting any maintenance activity.

• Maintenance tasks for common substation equipment.

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Objectives

• Explain the two different maintenance philosophies.

• List common tests performed on substation equipment.

• State tasks that must be performed before starting any maintenance tasks.

• List the tasks for in service maintenance of common substation equipment.

ELEC–01403 Substation Troubleshooting

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11695 KNT – MEA11694

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses troubleshooting and common substation problems. We first discuss trouble detection and

basic troubleshooting steps. Next, we look at tasks you perform before and after you enter the substation and

control house. Then, we cover troubleshooting common substation troubles. Finally, we examine handling other

substation situations such as fire, illegal access and cyber–crime.

Objectives

• List the basic troubleshooting steps.

• State the tasks you must perform before and after entering the substation and control house.

• List resolutions to common substation troubles such as no power, low and high voltage, fire and

unauthorized entry.

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ELEC–02001 Climbing Basics – Wood Poles

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11542 KNT – MEA11541 PEF – MEA11537

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to the basics of climbing wood poles. First, we will look at the equipment

required for climbing wood poles and how that equipment is inspected and fitted. Next, we discuss tasks that you

must perform before you climb a pole. Then, we cover the basic steps for climbing a pole using the freehand and

belted methods. Finally, we list some basic maintenance that you should perform on climbing equipment.

Objectives

• Identify the equipment and clothing required for climbing wood poles.

• List the steps for inspecting, fitting, and maintaining pole climbing equipment.

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• List the steps for inspecting for a wood pole prior to climbing.

• Describe the basic techniques of pole climbing using the free hand and belted methods.

ELEC–02002 Distribution Poles and Pole Equipment

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11544 KNT – MEA11543

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses distribution poles and pole equipment.

Objectives

• Understand types of distribution poles.

• Understand distribution pole equipment.

• Understand pole installation and maintenance, including inspection.

• Understand common pole setting tools.

• Understand personal protective equipment and work site safety.

ELEC–02004 Climbing Basics – Steel Poles and Lattice Towers

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11540 KNT – MEA11539 PEF – MEA11538

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to the basics of climbing steel poles and lattice towers. First, we look at the

equipment required for climbing steel poles and lattice towers, and how that equipment is inspected and fitted.

Next, we discuss tasks that you must perform before you climb. Finally, we cover the basic steps for climbing.

Objectives

• Identify the equipment and clothing required for climbing steel poles and lattice towers.

• List the steps for inspecting and fitting climbing equipment.

• List the steps for inspecting steel poles and lattice towers prior to climbing.

• Describe basic steel pole and lattice tower climbing techniques.

ELEC–02010 Frame, Set, Install Anchors, and Guy Pole for De-energized Primary Distribution

Circuit

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11355 KNT – MEA11354 PEF – MEA11353, MEA11356

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Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses framing, setting, installing anchors, and guying poles for de-energized primary distribution

circuits.

Objectives

Identify the necessary preparation steps and understand how to:

• Perform the necessary preparation steps.

• Frame and set a pole in a de-energized primary distribution circuit.

• Install anchors and guys on a pole in a de-energized primary distribution circuit.

• Identify and resolve abnormal operation conditions (AOC).

ELEC–02012 Conductor Stringing for New Construction Distribution Circuits

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11358 KNT – MEA11357 PEF – MEA11356

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses the tension method of conductor stringing for new construction distribution circuits.

Objectives

Understand how to:

• Perform the necessary preparation steps for pulling conductors.

• Pull and sag conductors.

• Complete the conductor connection at each structure.

• Identify and resolve abnormal operation conditions (AOC).

• Complete wrap up steps.

ELEC–02013 Install Pole–top Equipment on Energized Primary Distribution Circuits

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11361 KNT – MEA11360 PEF – MEA11359, MEA11547

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses the installation of the following pole top equipment on energized primary distribution circuits:

• Transformers

• Line capacitor banks

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• Reclosers

• Voltage regulators

Objectives

• Understand the activities required to install transformers, line capacitor banks, reclosers, and voltage

regulators.

ELEC–02015 Splicing and Tapping Overhead Conductors and Services

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11550 KNT – MEA11549 PEF – MEA11548

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Splices and taps are designed to provide a low resistance electrical connection and minimize electrical stresses.

Splicing is most often used to join two conductors end–to–end. When the length of wire is not sufficient to

complete a job, a splice may be used to add a new length of wire. Also, when a section of wire is damaged, a splice

may be used to replace the damaged section. Tapping is performed when a new cable must be attached to an

existing cable.

Objectives

Understand how to:

• Perform splicing and tapping operations on energized overhead conductors.

• Use safe work practices.

• Identify required safety equipment.

• Understand how to properly use splicing and tapping equipment.

• Anticipate potentially hazardous situations.

ELEC–02020 Pole Mounted Transformer Basics

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11546 KNT – MEA11545

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

The purpose of a transformer is to either step up or step down voltage in an alternating current system. A

distribution transformer steps down voltage, reducing the higher primary voltage levels to the lower secondary

voltage levels required by customers. Types of distribution transformers include: pole-type, pad-mounted, vault or

network type, and submersible. This course covers pole-type distribution transformers.

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Objectives

Gain a basic understanding of:

• Single phase and three phase power.

• General distribution transformer function.

• Single phase transformer selection and usage.

• Three phase transformer selection and usage

ELEC–02060 Remove Overhead Line Equipment on Energized Circuits

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11370 KNT – MEA11369 PEF – MEA11368

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses the procedures and guidelines for correctly and safely removing the following overhead line

equipment: Transformers, voltage regulators, line reclosers and capacitor banks. Tasks performed before starting

the job and when finishing the job are basically the same for all removals. These tasks are covered in module one.

Tasks for removing overhead equipment vary, so those tasks are covered each in their own module.

Objectives

• Understand the activities required to safely remove transformers, voltage regulators, line reclosers and

capacitor banks.

Notes:

• For information on installing overhead (pole top) equipment, see the course: ELEC–02013 – Install Pole Top

Equipment on Energized Primary Distribution Circuits.

• For information on overhead equipment, see the course: ELEC–02301 – Overhead Equipment Recognition.

ELEC–02100 Routine Inspection of Overhead Distribution Line Equipment

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11553 KNT – MEA11552 PEF – MEA11551

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Routine inspection is a preventative measure designed to reduce circuit failures, minimize customer outages,

reduce repair costs, and increase safety for workers, the general public, and the environment by proactively

identifying failing components requiring repair/replacement. This course provides the procedures and guidelines for

correctly and safely inspecting overhead distribution equipment, including transformers, voltage regulators, line

reclosers, capacitor banks, and line switches.

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Objectives

• Understanding routine inspection.

• Identifying requirements for working safely.

• Understanding the components of a routine inspection.

ELEC–02102 Live-Line Work

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11556 KNT – MEA11555 PEF – MEA11554

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Live work on energized circuits is often the preferred method for working on overhead systems, especially when

operating revenues and system reliability are a priority, or when removing a circuit from service is not an acceptable

option.

Objectives

• Understand general procedures and guidelines for correctly and safely setting up equipment for various

energized overhead line tasks.

• Understand how to safely perform live-line tasks from an insulated bucket or platform.

• Identify hazardous conditions.

ELEC–02103 Glove and Hot Stick Use on Live overhead Distribution Lines

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11559 KNT – MEA11558 PEF – MEA11557

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Many tasks performed on overhead distribution lines, such as replacing insulators and crossarms, cutting line slack,

installing armor rods, and phasing conductors, require the use of rubber gloves, rubber sleeves, and hot sticks.

Objectives

• Identifying scope of work.

• Selecting appropriate PPE, equipment, and tools.

• Obtaining required work authorizations and permissions.

• Understanding clearances.

• Implementing Work Zone Protection.

• Recognizing and protecting against potential hazards.

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ELEC–02104 Overhead Systems General Troubleshooting

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11561 KNT – MEA11560

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Since power requirements and electric usage varies among customers, system design and component selection

must ensure that all customer needs are met. When a customer experiences a problem, it is essential that

maintenance personnel be able to quickly identify the cause and correct the situation.

Objectives

• Identify standard components used in overhead distribution systems.

• Understand applicable codes and standards.

• Understand general troubleshooting process and procedures.

• Understand how to recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

ELEC–02105 Overhead Line Capacitor Bank Testing & Replacement

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11564 KNT – MEA11563 PEF – MEA11562

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses procedures for testing and replacement of overhead line capacitor banks.

Objectives

• Understanding capacitors.

• Identifying steps that must be performed before starting work.

• Requirements for testing and replacement of capacitors.

• Identifying steps that must be performed after the job has been completed.

ELEC–02150 Street Lighting

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11364 KNT – MEA11363 PEF – MEA11362

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses Street lighting and components of the typical street light.

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Objectives

• Describe key street lighting components.

• Describe the types of street light lamps available.

• Operation of street light controls, circuit operations, and street installation.

• Describe the steps to troubleshoot common street light issues.

• Explain the five patterns of light distribution and the four different cut-off types of light distribution.

ELEC–02201 Pole Top Emergency Response

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11367 KNT – MEA11366 PEF – MEA11365

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to the basics steps for performing a pole top or bucket truck rescue on an

injured or ill line worker, and outlines the equipment required to perform a rescue and the basic steps for

performing a pole top rescue. In addition, the steps for a bucket truck rescue are discussed.

Objectives

• Identify the equipment required for performing a pole top or bucket truck rescue.

• List the steps for performing a single person pole top rescue of an injured or ill line worker.

• List the steps for performing a single person bucket truck rescue of an injured or ill line worker.

ELEC–02204 Storm Work

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11566 KNT – MEA11565

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

When a blackout occurs, power must be restored. Sometimes this means working during a storm. Each type of

storm has its own dangers associated with it. Restoring power can be done safely, quickly, and efficiently if a storm

plan is used.

Objectives

• Evaluating a storm plan.

• Describing storms and the areas in which they occur.

• Identifying the appropriate responses for the different types of storms.

• Responding to storm related outages.

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ELEC–02301 Overhead Line Equipment Recognition

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11373 KNT – MEA11372

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Overhead distribution is main link to provide reliable service to the customer. Working with electrical equipment is

inherently hazardous. Your safety is, in part, dependent on the ability to recognize and be aware of the equipment

used in the system.

Objectives

Understanding safety requirements and describing and recognizing typical equipment, including components of:

• Distribution infrastructure

• Electrical control

• Protective equipment

• Additional equipment

ELEC–02302 Switches – Theory and Operations (Basics)

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11568 KNT – MEA11567

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Switches are used throughout electric distribution systems to enable, interrupt, or control current flow. Switches

must be installed, operated, and repaired by qualified personnel in accordance with applicable regulations

Objectives

• Understand electric safety practices and qualified personnel requirements.

• Identify working hazards and how to establish safe work zones.

• Understand switch functions, types, and operation.

• Understand how to use hot sticks and load break tools to open and close switches.

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ELEC–03001 Horizontal Directional Drilling

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11571 KNT – MEA11570

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

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Course Description

Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) is a trenchless form of excavation that provides an environmentally sensitive

and efficient method of installing utilities in areas where conventional trenching isn't feasible or service impact is

undesirable. Typical HDD applications include: airports, railroads, highways, harbors, rivers, wetlands, and

preserves. This course discusses safety practices that should be followed during HDD operations.

Objectives

• List the advantages of using HDD over other trenchless technologies.

• Identify predrilling preparation requirements.

• Describe the HDD process.

• Identify HDD equipment.

• Describe general safety procedures in the use of HDD equipment.

• Recognize and react to Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOCs) that may be encountered during the HDD

process.

ELEC–03010 Underground Transformer Maintenance

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11573 KNT – MEA11572

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

At the heart of the distribution system, transformers provide a vital link between power generation and power

delivery to customers. Within the transformer, a coil/core assembly enables the transfer power by means of

electromagnetic induction. Although the transformer has no functional moving parts, there are certain

maintenance activities that will increase the life of the transformer.

Objectives

• Perform general transformer maintenance tasks.

• Identify safe work practices during transformer maintenance.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

ELEC–03011 Set Padmounted Equipment for Underground Distribution Systems

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11576 KNT – MEA11575 PEF – MEA11574

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

In an underground distribution system, electrical equipment is often mounted at ground level on a pad or basement

(typically made of concrete or fiberglass). Qualified personnel must plan and carry out procedures to properly and

safely set padmounted equipment on its pad or basement.

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Objectives

Identify and understand:

• Worker qualifications and electrical safety practices.

• Types and functions of padmounted equipment.

• Safe vehicle and lifting operations.

• Understand how to properly set and ground padmounted equipment.

ELEC–03040 Pulling Primary Cable Underground

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11584 KNT – MEA11583 PEF – MEA11578, MEA11579, MEA11580, MEA11581, MEA11582

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to the basic tasks performed when pulling cable into an underground primary

distribution system. This course addresses:

• Where underground primary distribution systems are used and the basic components of an underground

primary distribution system.

• Tasks that are performed before starting the cable pull.

• Steps for pulling the cable.

• Steps involved to finish the job.

Objectives

• Identify the components of an underground distribution system.

• List the steps for setting up an underground primary cable pull job.

• List the steps required to pull cable into an underground primary distribution system.

• List the steps for finishing the primary underground cable pull.

ELEC–03046 Direct Burying Primary and Secondary Cables

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11587 KNT – MEA11586 PEF – MEA11585

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to the basic tasks performed when installing underground primary and

secondary distribution cables using the direct buried method. The course addresses:

• Where underground distribution systems are used and the basic components of an underground

distribution system.

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• The basic tasks performed before starting the cable installation.

• The steps for installing the cable using the trenching and plowing methods.

• What is done to finish the job.

Objectives

• Identify the components of an underground distribution system.

• List the steps for setting up a direct buried underground primary and secondary cable installation job.

• List the steps required to direct bury cable using the trenching and plowing methods.

• List the steps for finishing a direct buried cable installation job.

ELEC–03047 Splicing – Terminating New Underground Cable

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11590 KNT – MEA11589 PEF – MEA11591, MEA11592

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

When an underground cable fails or is added to an existing system, it must be spliced or terminated. It is important

to understand the basic concepts of splicing and terminating plastic insulated cable.

Objectives

• Underground distribution and safety basics.

• Underground conductors.

• Basics of splicing and terminating plastic cable.

ELEC–03048 Splicing New Underground Primary Cable – Non-Lead

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11594 KNT – MEA11593 PEF – MEA11595, 11596, 11597, 11598

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Splices are a critical component of distribution systems. Because improper cable splicing is a major cause for cable

failures, it is crucial to understand and follow proper cable splicing procedures.

Objectives

• Understand the basics of splicing.

• Identify steps that must be performed before starting work.

• Understand the steps required for splicing.

• Identify steps that must be performed after the job has been completed.

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ELEC–03049 Terminating New Underground Primary Cable

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11602 KNT – MEA11601 PEF – MEA11600

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

When underground cables need to be connected to transformers, switchgear, or overhead lines, they must be

terminated. This course discusses the procedure for terminating non-lead cable in an underground system.

Objectives

• Describe the basic components of cable terminating.

• Discuss safety requirements.

• Recognize activities and safe work procedures performed before job begins.

• Describe the cable terminating process.

• Recognize steps required upon job completion.

ELEC–03060 Underground Conductors: Repair or Replacing

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11604 KNT – MEA11603

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

When an underground cable fails, it must be repaired or replaced. It is important to understand the basic concepts

of repairing and replacing cable.

Objectives

• Understand underground distribution and safety basics.

• Be familiar with underground conductors.

• Basics of cable repair and replacement.

ELEC–03061 Splicing Lead Sheathed Cable

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11607 KNT – MEA11606 PEF – MEA11605, MEA11608, MEA11609, MEA11610

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Lead sheathed cables were the first underground cable, and many are still in service today. It is important to be

familiar with that type of cable and how to splice it.

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Objectives

• Understand splicing safety regulations.

• Identify typical components.

• Describe splicing procedures.

ELEC–03062 Terminating Lead Sheathed Cable

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11615 KNT – MEA11614 PEF – MEA11611

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

When underground cables need to be connected to transformers, switchgear, or overhead lines, they must be

terminated. This course discusses the procedure for terminating lead sheathed cable in an underground system.

Objectives

• Describe the basic component of cable terminating.

• Discuss safety requirements.

• Recognize activities and safe work procedures performed before job begins.

• Describe the cable terminating process.

• Recognize steps required upon job completion.

ELEC–03101 Pad Mount Switchgear Maintenance

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11613 KNT – MEA11612

PEF – MEA11842

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Pad mount switchgear is used to stop, start, or control the flow of power in an electrical transmission or distribution

system. Pad mount switchgear must be properly maintained by qualified personnel in order to function safely and

effectively.

Objectives

• Understand the hazards associated with pad mount switchgear maintenance.

• Understand the safety qualifications and regulations for personnel and equipment.

• Identify the methods to properly de-energize and lock–out equipment.

• Understand how to inspect switchgear components.

• Understand how to repair faulty or improperly adjusted switchgear components.

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ELEC–03105 Underground Line Capacitor Bank Testing

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11623 KNT – MEA11622

PEF – MEA11621

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses procedures for testing of underground line capacitor banks. .

Objectives

• Understand capacitors.

• Identify steps that must be performed before starting work.

• Understand requirements for testing padmount capacitor banks.

• Identify steps that must be performed after the job has been completed.

ELEC–03106 Troubleshooting and Fault Locating Underground Cables

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11625 KNT – MEA11624 PEF – MEA11686

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Outages due to weather, accidents, and foreign object contact are common causes of faults on overhead electric

power circuits. These incidents can be avoided by using underground systems, however, other problems can occur

that cause faults and accompanying outages for underground electric system customers. Faults on underground

cable are often caused by insulation failure, moisture in the cable, corrosion on exposed metal, improper cable

installation, incorrect splice or termination installation, lightning, gophers, and excavation dig-ins. After a fault has

occurred, it is important to find the fault quickly so that electric service can be restored to customers that have lost

power, and to isolate and repair the faulted cable.

Objectives

• Identify types and causes of faults in underground power system cables.

• Understand guidelines for troubleshooting and inspecting power system cables when a fault occurs.

• Understand methods for locating, sectionalizing, and isolating faulted underground power system cables.

• Identify equipment used to locate and pinpoint cable faults.

ELEC–03200 Underground Safety During Excavation

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11627 KNT – MEA11626

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

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Course Description

This course discusses underground safety during excavation.

Objectives

• Define Best Practices.

• Understand precautions to ensure safety and prevent damage.

• Understand One–Call System and how it works.

• Understand OSHA Standards.

• Understand Backfill, Composition and Restoration requirements.

ELEC–03201 Working in Enclosed and Confined Space

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11629 KNT – MEA11628

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Electric utility workers are often required to perform work within a closed or confined space. Workers must be

aware of the serious dangers associated with confined space entry, and adhere to all applicable safety regulations

and procedures.

Objectives

• Identify a closed or confined space and the requirements for electric and confined space workers.

• Understand a permit–required confined space and permit requirements.

• Understand the atmospheric and physical hazards involved in closed or confined space work.

• Identify methods for controlling confined space hazards.

• Understand requirements for rescue personnel.

ELEC–03300 Underground Systems Theory Basics

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11631 KNT – MEA11630

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Underground electrical transmission and distribution systems are often installed when safety, space, or appearance

are a concern. Although they are often more costly to install, underground systems offer many considerable

benefits when compared with overhead lines. Many utilities and municipalities choose to install underground

systems.

Objectives

• Identify and understand the types of underground networks and systems.

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• Understand the basic theory and configuration of underground systems.

• Identify and understand the equipment and components of an underground system.

ELEC–03301 Transformer Basics – Underground Distribution

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11633 KNT – MEA11632

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

The purpose of a transformer is to either step up or step down voltage in an alternating current system. A

distribution transformer steps down voltage, reducing the higher primary voltage levels to the lower secondary

voltage levels required by customers. Types of distribution transformers include: pole–type, pad–mounted,

submersible (below ground) and vault or network type. This course covers pad–mounted and submersible

transformers used for underground power distribution.

Objectives

Understand:

• Single phase and three phase power.

• General distribution transformer function.

• Key components and common connections.

• General safety precautions and testing procedures.

• Recognize and know how to react to abnormal operating conditions.

ELEC–03302 Underground Equipment Recognition

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11635 KNT – MEA11634

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Underground residential distribution is mainly used in urban areas where space is limited. This system is one of the

main ways to provide safe and reliable service to the customer. Working with electrical equipment is inherently

hazardous. Your safety is, in part, dependent on the ability to recognize and be aware of the equipment used in the

system.

NOTE: This course does not comprehensively cover all types of line construction equipment. It is important to be

personally aware of the differences in your company's construction standards and materials, as well as terminology.

Objectives

• Understand underground distribution systems.

• Identify safety requirements associated with URD systems.

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• Describe and recognize typical equipment, including components of underground distribution

infrastructure, padmount equipment, etc.

ELEC–03303 Underground Systems Awareness – New Employee

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11637 KNT – MEA11636

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

The national power grid, which supplies our country with electric power, feeds that power through a network of

overhead and underground lines. The various transmission systems play an essential role in safely transporting

electric power across the country. Underground and overhead distribution systems deliver that power to individual

customers. This course focuses primarily on underground distribution systems.

In supporting this effort, utilities provide real–time monitoring, control, and relay protection systems for the

transmission and distribution circuits. In the event of a fault on a distribution line, automatic sectionalizing can

isolate the problems section and maintain service to other customers on the non–faulted sections of the line.

Maintenance and repair personnel must be properly trained and qualified to perform the tasks required to ensure

continued and safe operation of all underground systems.

Objectives

• Understand basic layouts of underground distribution systems.

• Identify underground distribution system components and equipment.

• Describe safety measures involved in working with underground systems.

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ELEC–04040 Secondary Connections Basics

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11758 KNT – MEA11757 PEF – MEA11756

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Within an electric transmission and distribution system, secondary connections are used in the portion of the

system that lies between the primary feeders and the utilization equipment.

Objectives

• Learn the definition and purpose of secondary connections.

• Know the hazards associated with high and low-voltage systems.

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• Understand the safety requirements for work on secondary connections.

• List the components of a secondary connection; conductors, insulation, connectors, and splicing material.

ELEC–04041 Phasing Services Together

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11826 KNT – MEA11829

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to phasing (paralleling) services together. In this course, we first review the

different types of secondary systems and discuss phasing terminology. Next, we look at some connectors, test

equipment, and tools you use when phasing and checking phase sequence (rotation). Then, we cover the tasks you

perform before you start a phasing project. Finally, we discuss the steps you perform when phasing services

together and checking phase sequencing.

Objectives

• Recognize the different secondary systems.

• Identify connectors, test equipment, and tools used when phasing or checking phase sequence.

• Define common phasing terms.

• State the tasks you perform before starting a phasing project.

• List the steps you perform when phasing services together and checking phase sequencing.

ELEC–04042 Phasing Banks Together and Separating Phased Banks

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11755 KNT – MEA11754 PEF – MEA11753

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to phasing (paralleling) and separating primary distribution transformers and

transformer banks. In this course, we first review transformer fundamentals. Next, we cover the tasks you perform

before you start a phasing project. Then, we discuss the steps you complete when phasing transformers and banks.

Finally, we discuss the steps you perform when separating phased transformers and banks.

Objectives

• Explain transformer fundamentals.

• State the tasks you perform before starting a phasing project.

• List the steps you perform when phasing transformers and transformer banks.

• List the steps you perform when separating transformers and transformer banks.

The following courses provide additional information on primary distribution transformers:

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o ELEC–02020 Pole Mounted Transformer Basics (Covers wiring banks in many different delta and

wye configurations.)

o ELEC–02013 Install Pole Top Equipment on Energized Primary Distribution Circuits

o ELEC–02060 Remove Overhead Line Equipment on Energized Circuits

ELEC–04044 Locating Grounded Leg on Delta Secondary

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11827 KNT – MEA11830

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to locating the grounded leg on delta secondary systems. In this course, we

first review how three-phase primary distribution transformers and transformer banks are connected to provide

either delta or wye secondary service. Next, we cover the tasks you perform before you start to locate the

grounded leg. Finally, we discuss the steps you perform to locate a grounded led on both center tapped and corner

grounded delta secondary systems.

Objectives

• Explain the differences between delta and wye secondary systems.

• State the tasks you perform before you start to locate the grounded leg.

• List the steps you perform when locating the grounded leg on a:

– Center tapped delta secondary system.

– Corner grounded delta secondary system.

Note: This course only covers locating the grounded leg on delta secondary systems. For detailed

information on how to connect primary distribution transformers to provide delta and wye secondary

service, refer to ELEC–02020 Pole Mounted Transformer Basics.

ELEC–04045 Locating Power Grounds on Low Voltage Systems

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11751 KNT – MEA11750

PEF – MEA11752 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Locating power grounds on a low-voltage system is crucial for the safety of personnel and system equipment.

Grounding requirements, materials, configurations, and location will depend on company policies and procedures,

system function, and applicable regulations.

Objectives:

Identify:

• The purpose and importance of grounding components on a low voltage system.

• Electric hazards and worker qualifications for working on or near energized lines or equipment.

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• The requirements and materials used; including grounding wire, electrodes, and connectors.

• The location of grounding components on pole–mounted and padmounted equipment in a low–voltage

system.

ELEC–04046 Troubleshooting Secondaries

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11828 KNT – MEA11831

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to troubleshooting secondaries. In this course, we first review the different

types of secondary systems and troubleshooting process. Next, we examine test equipment you use when

troubleshooting secondaries. Then, we discuss tasks you must complete prior to starting a troubleshooting job.

Finally, we take a look at troubleshooting an open phase, open neutral, and grounded phase.

Objectives

• Recognize different secondary systems.

• List the basic troubleshooting steps.

• State the tasks you must complete before starting a troubleshooting job.

• Identify test equipment you use to troubleshoot secondaries.

• Explain the how to troubleshoot the following using a voltmeter and ohmmeter:

– Open phase

– Open neutral

– Grounded phase

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ELEC–05010 Single Phase Metering Self Contained Socket Base–Basics

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11376 KNT – MEA11375 PEF – MEA11380, MEA11381, MEA11385, MEA11386, MEA11387, MEA11388, MEA11389, MEA11390, MEA11391, MEA11392, MEA11393, MEA11394

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers a variety of tasks associated with single phase 2–wire 120V and 3–wire 120/240V socket style

meters.

Objectives

Understand how to:

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• Install an A-base adaptor.

• Install a socket-type meter.

• Turn on the meter to provide service.

• Exchange the meter.

• Turn off the meter to discontinue service.

• Remove the meter.

ELEC–05011 Single Phase Metering Self Contained A–Base–Basics

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11379 KNT – MEA11378 PEF – MEA11380, MEA11381, MEA11382, MEA11383, MEA11384, MEA11388, MEA11389, MEA11390, MEA11391, MEA11392, MEA11393, MEA11394

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers a variety of tasks associated with single phase 2–wire 120V and 3–wire 120/240V A–base style

meters.

Objectives

Understand how to:

• Replace an A–base meter with an A–base adaptor.

• Turn on the meter to provide service.

• Exchange the A–base meter for a socket style meter.

• Turn off the meter to discontinue service.

• Removing the meter.

ELEC–05020 Single Phase Metering Transformer Rated – Socket or A–Base – Basics

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11399 KNT – MEA11398 PEF – MEA11400, MEA11406, MEA11407, MEA11403

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

When the voltage and current levels being metered are above the level where it is safe or practical to use standard

metering equipment, instrument transformers are used to isolate the high voltage or high current from the meter.

The reduced level can then be measured by instrument rated meters, and a multiplier determines the actual energy

consumption.

Objectives

• Understand the procedures and guidelines for meter installation.

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• Understand the required safety equipment and precautions.

• Recognize problems and react to abnormal conditions.

ELEC–05030 Three Phase Metering Self Contained Socket Base – Basics

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11410 KNT – MEA11409 PEF – MEA11417, MEA11418, MEA11419, MEA11428, MEA11679, MEA11680, MEA11681

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Self-contained electric meters are used to measure the full customer load when the customer's load does not

exceed 200 amps. Specially designed self–contained meters may be used for up to 400 amp service.

Objectives

• Understand procedures and guidelines for installing three phase self-contained meters.

• Understand required safety equipment and standard safety precautions.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

ELEC–05031 Three Phase Metering Self Contained A–Base

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11413 KNT – MEA11412 PEF – MEA11414, MEA11418, MEA11428, MEA11678, MEA11680, MEA11681

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Prior to 1930, all meters were made with screw-type terminals located in the base beneath the meter. These

bottom– connected style meters are known as A-base meters. Self-contained A-base style electric meters were

often used when the customer's load was not going to exceed 200 amps; the meter is designed to measure the full

customer load. There are also specially designed self-contained meters that may be used for services up to 400

amps.

Objectives

Understand procedures and guidelines for inspection and maintenance of three phase self–contained A–base

meters.

• Procedures and guidelines for inspection and maintenance of three phase self-contained A-base meters.

• Required safety equipment and standard safety precautions.

• Recognize and react to Abnormal Operating Conditions.

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ELEC–05040 Three Phase Metering Transformer Rated Meters

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11422 KNT – MEA11421 PEF – MEA11423, MEA11424, MEA11425, MEA11426, MEA11427, MEA11428, MEA11429

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

When the voltage and current levels being metered are above the level where it is safe or practical to use standard

metering equipment, instrument transformers are used to isolate and lower the high voltage and high current from

the meter. The reduced levels are then measured by transformer-rated meters, and a multiplier is used with the

meter reading to calculate the actual energy consumption.

Objectives

• Understand procedures and guidelines for transformer-rated meter installation for three phase service.

• Understand required safety equipment and standard safety precautions.

• Recognize problems and react to abnormal conditions.

ELEC–05050 Instrument Transformers – Current and Potential Transformers for Electric

Metering – Basics

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11432 KNT – MEA11431 PEF – MEA11433

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

There are basically two types of instrument transformers that may be used in a transformer rated meter

installation: current transformers (CTs) and potential transformers (PTs). Instrument transformers are used in

conjunction with transformer rated meters. The transformers function to decrease the input current or voltage to

the meter. The transformer rated meter is able to measure the customer's energy usage even though it is not

exposed to the full load.

Objectives

• Understand current and potential instrument transformer characteristics, components, terms, and

applications.

• Understand typical instrument transformer configurations for electric metering.

• Understand instrument transformer installation for single and three-phase metering.

• Understand instrument transformer safety.

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ELEC–05101 Metering Diversion and Theft of Service

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11436 KNT – MEA11435 PEF – MEA11434

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Loss of revenue as a result of theft is a serious problem for electric utility companies. Customers can be very

creative in their attempts to prevent correct measurement of energy consumption.

Objectives

• Understand hazards associated with tampering and theft.

• Understand anti–tampering mechanisms.

• Understand common methods of meter tampering and energy diversion.

• Detect common forms of tampering and diversion.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

ELEC–05102 Investigate Voltage Problems Single Phase Metering

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11439 KNT – MEA11438 PEF – MEA11394

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Although it is normal for electric service voltage levels to vary slightly within prescribed limits, customers may

experience electric problems with regard to the continuity or quality of the voltage. Problems may include levels

that are either too high or too low, flickering lights, or the absence of voltage on only a portion of electric circuits.

These problems can occur as a result of loose connections, faulty wiring, or a faulty meter. To ensure quality

electric service to the customer, utility personnel must be able to properly identify and correct voltage problems

that may occur.

Objectives

Understand how to:

• Investigate common voltage problems with single phase meters.

• Determine solutions to metering/voltage problems.

• Perform inspection and testing procedures.

• Recognize potential hazards.

• Follow required safety procedures.

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ELEC–05104 Investigate High Bill Complaints – Single Phase Metering

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11442 KNT – MEA11441 PEF – MEA11390

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Electric meters, often called revenue meters, are used to measures the total amount of energy consumed by a

customer over a period of time. The accuracy of the measurement is important, because the information is used for

the purpose of billing the customer. Occasionally, customers may call the utility company to complain about a high

bill. Utility personnel will need to determine if the reason for a higher than normal bill is due to increased energy

usage or an error in measuring usage.

Objectives

• Procedures for responding to high bill complaints for single phase 2- or 3-wire, socket or A-base meter

installations.

• Basic meter operations and meter reading.

• The effects of appliance usage on energy consumption.

• Performing accuracy testing and meter maintenance.

ELEC–05106 Investigate High Bill Complaints – Three Phase Metering

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11445 KNT – MEA11444 PEF – MEA11428

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Electric meters, often called revenue meters, are used to measure the total amount of energy consumed by a

customer over a period of time. The accuracy of the measurement is important, because the information is used for

the purpose of billing the customer. Occasionally, customers may call the utility company to complain about a high

bill. Utility personnel will need to determine if the reason for a higher than normal bill is due to increased energy

usage, an error in the meter reading, or an inaccurate meter.

Objectives

• Understand procedures for responding to high bill complaints for three phase self-contained, transformer rated, socket or A-base meter installations.

• Basic meter operations and meter reading.

• The effects of equipment usage, equipment additions, and changes in weather on energy consumption.

• Perform accuracy testing and meter maintenance.

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ELEC–05300 Meters & Metering Applications Fundamentals

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11448 KNT – MEA11447

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Utilities provide electric service to customers, and then bill customers for the amount of electric energy used.

Energy consumption is measured through the use of an electric meter installed at the customer's location.

Objectives

Understand:

• Electric power distribution.

• Transforming and metering electricity.

• Standard metering equipment.

ELEC–05301 Electro–Mechanical Meters Maintenance – Repair and Adjustment

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11451 KNT – MEA11450 PEF – MEA11449

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Personnel may be required to perform maintenance or repair on electric meters in the field.

Objectives

Understand how to:

• Safely maintain, repair and adjust electromechanical meters.

• Select and use appropriate tools and equipment.

• Identify meters that are not within accuracy limits.

• Recognize and respond to potential problems.

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ELEC–07201 Network Systems Distribution: Maintain and Troubleshoot

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11758 KNT – MEA11757

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Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to maintaining and troubleshooting secondary network distribution systems.

In this course we first discuss secondary network distribution systems and their supporting equipment. Then, we

take a look at test equipment you use when troubleshooting secondary networks. Next, we discuss tasks you must

complete prior to starting a troubleshooting job, and basic de-energizing and re-energizing steps. Then, we cover

maintenance of secondary network system equipment. Finally, we take a look at the seven steps of the

troubleshooting process and troubleshooting an open phase, open neutral and grounded phase in a three-phase

secondary service.

Objectives

• List the equipment used in a secondary network system.

• Identify electric distribution power flow through the distribution system.

• State the tasks you must complete before starting a maintenance or troubleshooting job.

• List the tasks for maintenance of common secondary network system equipment.

• Know the seven basic troubleshooting steps.

• Explain how to troubleshoot the following using a voltmeter and ohmmeter: – Open phase

– Open neutral

– Grounded phase

ELEC–07300 Electrical Power: Distribution Systems – General – Basics

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11832 KNT – MEA11833

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Power distribution systems are one component of the power grid used to safely and efficiently deliver power to

customers. Distribution systems may be simple or complex, but learning the basics of the system will help provide

insight into how distribution systems work. This course discusses basics of electrical power distribution systems.

Objectives

• Summarize electric distribution systems basics.

• Identify electric distribution power flow through the distribution system.

ELEC–07301 Electrical Power: Distribution Systems – Overhead – Basics

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11834 KNT – MEA11835

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

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Course Description

Overhead power distribution systems are one component of the power grid used to safely and efficiently deliver

power to customers. These systems may be simple or complex, but learning the basics of the system will help

provide insight into how overhead distribution systems work. This course discusses basics of overhead electrical

power distribution systems.

Objectives

• Summarize electric distribution systems basics.

• Understand common overhead distribution equipment and functions.

• Identify electric distribution power flow through the overhead distribution system.

• Understand general overhead distribution layouts.

ELEC–07302 Electrical Power: Distribution Systems – Underground – Basics

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11836 KNT – MEA11837

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Underground power distribution systems are one component of the power grid used to safely and efficiently deliver

power to customers. These systems may be simple or complex, but learning the basics of the system will help

provide insight into how underground distribution systems work. This course discusses the basics of underground

electrical power distribution systems.

Objectives

• Summarize the basics of electric distribution systems.

• List common underground distribution equipment and functions.

• Understand electric distribution power flow through the underground distribution system.

• Identify general underground distribution layouts.

ELEC–07303 Electrical Power: Distribution Systems – Secondary Network Systems

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11838 KNT – MEA11839

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Service reliability is an important requirement of an electric distribution system, especially in business districts and

large cities. The secondary network is the most common method used to ensure this reliability.

Objectives

Identify:

• The function of secondary network systems

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• Basic types of secondary networks

• Secondary network components

• Secondary network design requirements

ELEC–07304 Distribution Automation

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11840 KNT – MEA11841

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Modern communications systems and advanced equipment have made it possible to apply Automated Distribution

(DA) to many electrical power distribution systems.

Objectives

Understand:

• The basic requirements of a DA system.

• The benefits of a DA system.

• Various functions and applications of a DA system.

• Example configurations and functions of a DA system.

• Basic requirements for DA safety, security, testing, and maintenance.

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ELEC–08300 Utility Basics

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11526 KNT – MEA11525

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course reviews the characteristics of natural gas and electricity.

Objectives

• Identifying natural gas characteristics.

• Describing the natural gas distribution process and safety concerns.

• Identifying electricity characteristics.

• Describing the electricity distribution process and safety concerns.

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ELEC–08301 Energy Industry Dynamics

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11528 KNT – MEA11527

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

The goal of this course, Energy Industry Dynamics, is to provide the participant with a view of the energy industry

from a business perspective.

Objectives

• Describe the energy industry historical milestones.

• Identify the dynamics of the energy industry.

• Identify how energy companies generate revenues.

• Identify industry and company challenges.

• Respond to customer billing questions.

ELEC–08302 Electric Power

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11530 KNT – MEA11529

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Electric power has become an indispensable energy source in every modern country across the world. Electric

power is used to run homes, businesses, and industry. Although electricity occurs in nature, the electric power used

for energy must be generated from other energy sources and transmitted to consumers through distribution lines.

Objectives

Understand:

• The science of electricity.

• How electrical power is generated.

• The distribution of electrical power.

• The effects of electric current on the human body.

ELEC–08303 Protecting Our Wetlands

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11532 KNT – MEA11531

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

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Course Description

Wetlands and waterways are valuable to humans, animals, and the environment. Wetlands and waterways support

life forms that are the basis of the food chain. These important resources also provide routes for transportation and

opportunities for recreation and education.

Objectives

Understand:

• The definition of wetlands and waterways.

• The importance and functions of wetlands and waterways.

• Damage prevention.

• Wetland and waterway regulations and legislation.

• Permit requirements and usage.

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ELEC–09001 Battery Systems

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11844 KNT – MEA11843

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

A battery is an important part of a control system. The battery enables the control system to supply power to

critical control, monitoring, communication, and protective devices.

Objectives

Identify:

• Battery hazards and regulations

• The battery and its function in a DC system

• Battery and charger components

• Required battery and charger testing

ELEC–09010 Transformer Theory

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11846 KNT – MEA11845

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Transformers are responsible for stepping power up or down so that it can be safely and efficiently sent many miles

throughout the electric distribution system; from power generation to the consumer. In this course we first discuss

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the role of transformers in an electric distribution system. Then we seek to understand transformer principals of

operation. Next we learn the basic components of the different types of transformers. And finally, we familiarize

ourselves with the requirements of the location and mounting of transformers.

Objectives

Understand:

• The role of transformers in an electric distribution system.

• Understand transformer principles of operation.

• The basic components of pole-mounted, substation, and underground distribution transformers.

• Transformer mounting, location, and configuration requirements.

ELEC–09011 Line Reclosers and Sectionalizers

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11731 KNT – MEA11730

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Within an electric distribution system, line reclosers and sectionalizers help provide maximum continuity and

reliabity. Reclosers detect and interrupt faults, and reclose to restore service after a temporary fault. If a fault is

permanent, the recloser will lock open. Sectionalizers work in conjunction with reclosers to isolate faulted circuits.

Objectives

Understand:

• Recloser construction and usage.

• Sectionalizer construction and usage.

• Recloser and sectionalizer types.

• Methods for equipment mounting.

• Maintenance and documentation requirements.

ELEC–09014 Circuit Switches

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11848 KNT – MEA11847

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Within an electric distribution system, line reclosers and sectionalizers help provide maximum continuity and

reliabity. Reclosers detect and interrupt faults, and reclose to restore service after a temporary fault. If a fault is

permanent, the recloser will lock open. Sectionalizers work in conjunction with reclosers to isolate faulted circuits.

Objectives

Identify:

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• Recloser construction and usage.

• Sectionalizer construction and usage.

• Recloser and sectionalizer types

• Methods for equipment mounting

• Maintenance and documentation requirements

ELEC–09015 Arresters

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11850 KNT – MEA11849

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Within an electric power system, arresters are used to protect equipment from overvoltages that can be caused by

lightning strikes or system events, such as switching.

Objectives

Identify:

• The purpose and function of arresters within an electric power system.

• The basic operating principles of common arrester types.

• Construction of some common arrester types.

• The location and application of arresters.

• The criteria used for arrester selection.

ELEC–09016 Capacitors

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11851 KNT – MEA11852

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Providing efficient and reliable power is one of the most difficult tasks a utility faces. One way to achieve this goal is

with the use of capacitors.

Objectives

Understand:

• Basics of capacitors.

ELEC–09017 Relays

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11733 KNT – MEA11732

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Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Relays work together with other equipment to detect and isolate equipment during abnormal conditions in an electric power system. When relays are properly applied, they protect equipment and personnel.

Objectives

Understand:

• The importance of relays within an electric power system.

• How relays are designed and constructed to respond to faults.

• Different relay types and protective schemes.

• Primary and back-up relays.

• Testing and documentation requirements.

ELEC–09018 Voltage Regulators

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11854 KNT – MEA11853

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Voltage regulators are used within an electric distribution system to maintain voltage within a specific range. This ensures that the proper voltage is supplied to customers. Objectives

Identify and Define:

• Voltage regulators and their importance in an electric power system.

• Single–phase and three–phase voltage regulators.

• Common locations for voltage regulators within a distribution system.

• The basic components of a voltage regulator.

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ELEC–10100 Hot–line Tool Cleaning

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11639 KNT – MEA11638

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Live work on energized circuits is often the preferred method for working on transmission and distribution systems.

A significant portion of live-line work is performed using hot-sticks. This course provides an overview of the

construction and types of hot-sticks, and describes the general procedures and guidelines for maintaining hot-line

tools.

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Objectives

Upon completion of this course you will be familiar with hot-stick construction and types, and be able to describe

the general procedures and guidelines for maintaining hot-line tools, including:

• Storage

• Inspection

• Cleaning

• Testing

ELEC–10101 Test Equipment

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11858 KNT – MEA11857

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

In an electric power system, test equipment is used to take various electrical measurements. These measurements

allow personnel to monitor power flow throughout the system's components. Personnel performing electrical

measurements must understand the equipment they are using and applicable safety standards

Objectives

Identify:

• Safety and personnel requirements for working on or near electrical equipment.

• Measurement types and their importance.

• Voltage, current, resistance, and Ohm's law.

• Various meters, phasing sticks, hi-pot testers, meggers, and thermal imaging.

ELEC–10102 Hand Tools General I

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11641 KNT – MEA11640

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Hand tools are designed to perform numerous tasks at job sites. Each tool is designed for a specific purpose and

should be used accordingly.

Objectives

Understand:

• The importance of proper tool usage and care.

• Hand tool guidelines and precautions.

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• Hand tools used in carrying, cutting, and digging.

• Other common hand tools.

ELEC–10103 Hand Tools General II

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11643 KNT – MEA11642

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses hand tools.

Objectives

• Understand general guidelines for hand tool use.

• Understand guidelines for the use of wire grips.

• Understand how to use rigging components for moving and hoisting.

• Understand how to determine weight loads on lifting equipment.

ELEC–10104 Underground Tools and Equipment I

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11645 KNT – MEA11644

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Constructing electric power cables underground has become a popular option in urban areas due to its aesthetic

appearance. With its growing popularity, it is important to be familiar with the tools and equipment used in

underground cable construction.

Objectives

Understand the underground cable construction process and understand the use of:

• Trenching equipment.

• Duct preparation equipment.

• Manhole preparation equipment.

• Cable pulling and splicing equipment.

ELEC–10105 Underground Tools and Equipment II

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11647 KNT – MEA11646

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

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Course Description

Constructing distribution power lines can be dangerous. This course discusses OSHA's regulations regarding safety

and tool use, as well as the variety of protective equipment that is used.

Objectives

• OSHA's rules regarding overhead distribution line construction.

• Identify personal protective equipment and electrical protective equipment.

• Perform general maintenance and care of hand tools, hydraulic tools, and derrick trucks.

ELEC–10106 Overhead Distribution Line Construction Tools and Equipment

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11649 KNT – MEA11648

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course reviews the various tools and equipment used in construction overhead distribution lines.

Objectives

Understand how to:

• Dig holes for poles.

• Set poles into pole-holes.

• Climb poles.

• Lift equipment for installation.

• String, sag, and combine conductors.

ELEC–10107 Overhead Distribution Line Construction Safety

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11651 KNT – MEA11650

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Constructing distribution power lines can be dangerous. This course discusses OSHA's regulations regarding safety

and tool use, as well as the variety of protective equipment used by lineman.

Objectives

Understand:

• OSHA's rules regarding overhead distribution line construction.

• Personal protective equipment and electrical protective equipment.

• General maintenance and care of hand tools, hydraulic tools, and derrick trucks.

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ELEC–10108 Power Tools – General

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11688 KNT – MEA11687

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Line workers use power tools to improve speed and efficiency while on the job. While utilities generally provide the

power tools for the job, line workers are expected to have their essential hand tools and equipment with them to

assist in using power tools.

Objectives

Understand:

• Line worker’s essential hand tools, equipment, and accessories.

• Common electric power tools used for various jobs.

• Dangers of power tools and how to prevent hazards.

ELEC–10109 Hydro–Activated Tools – General

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11737 KNT – MEA11736

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Hydro-activated tools use pressure to create energy. This includes hydraulic (liquid pressure) tools and pneumatic

(air pressure) tools.

Objectives

Understand:

• Hydraulic and pneumatic energy process.

• Hydraulic and pneumatic tool safety tips.

• Common hydraulic power tools.

• Common pneumatic power tools.

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ELEC–11000 Introduction to OSHA Standards

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11453 KNT – MEA11452

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

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Course Description

For over 35 years, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has been responsible for assuring safe

and healthful conditions for working men and women. Standards created by the agency have successfully reduced

injuries, illnesses, and deaths in the workplace.

Objectives

• Provide a brief overview of the purpose and history of OSHA.

• Describe how OSHA determines and sets standards.

• List reasons for OSHA inspections and describe inspection procedures.

• Explain requirements for correcting violations.

ELEC–11001 First Aid

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11455 KNT – MEA11454

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Unfortunately, no matter how safe we work there is the possibility that accidents will happen. This course

introduces you to the first aid procedures for treating bleeding, shock, burns & scalds, electric shock, head & spinal

injuries, fractures, poisoning, and environmental emergencies.

Objectives

• State why the rescuer needs to work safely.

• Evaluate wounds.

• Describe treatments for the types of wounds.

• Identify symptoms.

ELEC–11002 Fire Extinguisher Safety

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11457 KNT – MEA11456

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Fire is a common and serious hazard that can affect the utility industry. While proper procedure and training can

minimize the chances of an accidental fire, you must still be prepared to deal with a fire emergency.

Objectives

• List the elements of the fire tetrahedron.

• Explain the five classifications of fuel sources that sustain fire.

• Describe the different types of fire extinguishers and the fuel sources on which they can safely be used.

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• Understand fire extinguisher inspection responsibilities.

• Know the rules for fighting fires, including the P.A.S.S. system.

ELEC–11003 Hazardous Materials

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11459 KNT – MEA11458

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers “hazard communication” which is an OSHA regulation, “hazardous materials and transportation”,

and “hazardous materials security” which are Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements.

Objectives

• Understand how to read hazard labels.

• Understand safe work practices.

ELEC–11004 Hazmat Emergency Response

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11461 KNT – MEA11460

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Responding to hazmat spills is important to worker safety. You need to be aware of safe methods to use.

Objectives

• Understand the importance of responding to hazmat spills safely, quickly, and properly.

• Understand emergency response procedures.

• Learn how to clean up spills.

• Properly select the appropriate clean up materials and containers for spills.

• Learn to correctly label containers.

ELEC–11005 Blood Borne Pathogens

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11463 KNT – MEA11462

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

During the course of work, employees may come into contact with blood borne pathogens that can cause serious,

even fatal illnesses. This course is designed to provide the knowledge and training necessary to protect employees

from these organisms.

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Objectives

• List three diseases transmitted through contact through contact with blood.

• Understand methods to prevent exposure and the concept of universal precautions.

• Describe emergency procedures and steps to take when an exposure incident occurs.

ELEC–11006 Radio Frequency Awareness

MEA Certificate Number TNG –MEA11465 KNT – MEA11464

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Many products make use of some form of electromagnetic energy. One type of electromagnetic energy that is of

increasing importance is radio frequency or (RF) energy, including radio waves and microwaves, which is used for

providing telecommunications, broadcast, and other services. Heightened awareness of the expanding use of RF

technology has led some people to speculate that "electromagnetic pollution" is causing significant risks to human

health from environmental RF electromagnetic fields.

Objectives

• Describe the difference between ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.

• List the potential health effects of Radio frequency radiation exposure.

• Identify different types of transmitters and what they are used for.

• Recognize Radio frequency signage and describe what each individual sign means.

ELEC–11008 Worksite Protection – Traffic Control

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11467 KNT – MEA11466

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Utility worksites have unique traffic control challenges. The worksite can pose safety hazards to pedestrians and

motorists, and vehicular traffic can pose safety hazards to utility workers. Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) devices

can be used to safely and efficiently reroute motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians around a worksite, thus protecting

equipment and reducing the risk of workers being struck by vehicular traffic. Implementing traffic control measures

within the boundaries of the work area will also ensure a safe work zone.

Objectives

Understand:

• Risks faced by utility workers.

• Define worksite zones.

• Prevent back over accidents.

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• Define easements and rights-of-way.

• Requirements for nighttime operations.

ELEC–11009 Lockout and Tagout

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11469 KNT – MEA11468 PEF – MEA11470

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course covers the Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures for clearing electrical energy sources which are used

exclusively for purposes of distribution lines and equipment, transferring and releasing clearances, and re-

energizing lines.

Objectives

• Identify procedures for de-energizing distribution lines and equipment.

• Identify procedures for transferring an electric clearance.

• Identify procedures for releasing an electrical clearance and re-energizing distribution lines and equipment.

ELEC–11010 Clearances

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11473 KNT – MEA11472 PEF – MEA11471

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) Rules 230–234 regarding clearances are explained in basic terms.

Objectives

• Understand the use of sag charts.

• List basic clearances.

ELEC–11011 Vehicle & Equipment Operating Safety – Line, Bucket Trucks

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11476 KNT – MEA11475 PEF – MEA11474

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

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Course Description

This course discusses the inspection and safe operation of various aerial lift trucks in and around easements. The

aerial lift trucks that will be discussed are bucket trucks, boom trucks, and digger derricks. This course also covers

recognition of related hazards and safe operating practices of operating and working near aerial lift trucks at the

work site.

Objectives

• Identify key components of a bucket truck, boom truck, and digger derrick.

• Recognize the potential hazards associated with operating and working near a lift truck.

• Perform pre-operating, operating, walk around, work site and PPE inspections.

• Safe operating practices of a bucket truck, boom truck, and digger derrick.

ELEC–11013 Ferroresonance

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11856 KNT – MEA11855

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Ferroresonance is a highly dangerous electrical phenomenon which can occur when working with ferromagnetic or iron–core transformers and the lines attached to them. 3 Objectives

• What ferroresonance is.

• How ferroresonance can be identified.

• How ferroresonance occurs.

ELEC–11100 Personal Protective Equipment

MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11478 KNT – MEA11477

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

The public's health, welfare, and safety depends on reliable and continuous electrical service. This continuous need

makes it impossible to always de-energize circuits for performing maintenance or repair damage to equipment,

making a powerline worker's environment hazardous and potentially fatal. Due to the dangers associated with live

line electrical work, linemen should wear and carry appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for each type

of job. This course covers the proper application of personal protective equipment (PPE) by electrical workers.

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Objectives

• Correctly identify the importance of correct usage of personal protective equipment for electrical workers.

• Correctly identify fall protection equipment as required by OSHA for electrical workers.

• Correctly identify the typical insulating safety tools and equipment, and their characteristics and uses as

required by OSHA.

ELEC–11101 Personal Protective Grounding – General Requirements

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11481 KNT – MEA11480 PEF – MEA11479

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course introduces personal protective grounding. Personal protective grounding is used to create safe working

environments for utility employees working either with overhead distribution or transmission circuits and wires, or

with underground circuits and cables.

Objectives

Understand:

• Hazards encountered when working with overhead or underground circuits.

• Dangers of step and touch potential.

• General steps for installing personal protective grounds.

• Understand how to inspect and test equipment used in setting up personal protective grounds.

ELEC–11102 Personal Protective Grounding: Overhead Circuits

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11484 KNT – MEA11483 PEF – MEA11482

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Personal protective grounding is used to create safe working environments for utility employees working either

with overhead distribution or transmission circuits and wires, or with underground circuits and cables.

Objectives

• Understand the hazards encountered when working with overhead circuits.

• Understand the importance of grounding and establishing equipotential zones.

• Identify the steps for installing personal protective grounds for several overhead distribution circuit

scenarios.

• Identify the steps for installing personal protective grounds for several overhead transmission circuit

scenarios.

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ELEC–11103 Personal Protective Grounding: Underground Circuits

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11487 KNT – MEA11486 PEF – MEA11485

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Personal protective grounding is used to create safe working environments for utility employees working either

with overhead distribution or transmission circuits and wires, or with underground circuits and cables.

Objectives

• Understand hazards encountered when working with underground circuits.

• Understand the importance of grounding and establishing equipotential zones.

• Identify steps for installing personal protective grounds for several underground circuit scenarios.

• Identify special considerations for setting up personal protective grounds for underground circuits.

ELEC–11104 Arc Flash

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11490 KNT – MEA11489 PEF – MEA11488

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course describes ARC Flash and associated safety requirements.

Objectives

• Describe what Arc Flash is.

• Identify the basic characteristics of Arc Flash.

• Analyze and evaluate Arc Flash situations.

• Identify Arc Flash clothing and equipment requirements.

ELEC–11106 Electric Safety

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11492 KNT – MEA11491

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

On a daily basis, regardless of industry or occupation, most workers are exposed to electrical energy. It is important

to be aware of the hazards that may exist as a result of exposure to or contact with even a small amount of

electrical current. Most people would not be as cautious around a broken light bulb as they would a fallen power

line; however, even a broken light bulb has the potential to cause severe injury or death.

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Objectives

• Understand dangers associated with electricity.

• Understand potential hazards associated with the distribution and use of electrical power.

• Understand appropriate safety precautions to take in the event of an electrical hazard.

• Understand safe working practices when working around electric equipment.

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

ELEC–11107 Working On or Near Energized Parts

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11495 KNT – MEA11494 PEF – MEA11493

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

A power line worker's environment can be hazardous and potentially fatal. Before a task or operation is conducted,

electrical workers are responsible for correctly assessing the potential severity of injury hazards relative to the work

that is being performed and the tools that are being used.

Objectives

Understand:

• Planning and training for electrical workers.

• Safe working standards when working on or near energized parts.

• Items to be covered in a job plan.

ELEC–11201 Locating Underground Distribution Circuits and Services

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11498 KNT – MEA11497 PEF – MEA11496

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Correctly locating underground circuits and services is essential to preventing damage during excavation activities.

Objectives

• Perform an operational check of the cable route tracing equipment.

• Verify the scope of the locate request.

• Visually inspect the locate area.

• Locate and mark the facility(ies).

• Recognize and respond appropriately to Abnormal Operating Conditions.

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ELEC–11202 Backfeed

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11501 KNT – MEA11500 PEF – MEA11499

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

When power lines are down or a circuit is opened for repair, lines between the generating facility and the open

usually remain energized. You expect the lines between the open and end users to be de-energized, but that is not

always the case. Unintentional re-energizing of power lines from sources on the consumer side of an open may

cause electricity to backfeed – flow opposite to its usual direction. This poses serious risks to utility workers. If there

is a transformer between the remote source and the open, backfeed through the transformer may cause normal

transmission or distribution voltages to be present on lines you think are dead. It is crucial that you understand the

causes of unintentional re-energizing and backfeed, and how to protect yourself from these hazards.

Objectives

• Recognize common causes and risks of unintentional re-energizing and backfeed.

• State the risks associated with unintentional re-energizing and backfeed.

• Avoid backfeed hazards.

• Identify possible causes of backfeed.

• Identify causes of backfeed in electric metering.

ELEC–11203 Railroad Right of Way Worker Safety

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11503 KNT – MEA11502

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Occasionally, workers are required to work on or near a railroad right-of-way (ROW). To keep yourself and your co–

workers safe, you need to understand rail hazards and follow safety procedures when performing ROW work.

Objectives

Understand:

• Terms and special employee roles related to railroad ROW work.

• Procedures for working on railroad ROW.

• Safety precautions for railroad ROW work.

• Recognize and react to emergency situations.

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Electric Library (12000 General Support)

ELEC–12101 Prints, Diagrams

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11505 KNT – MEA11504

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course discusses graphic documents used in the Utility industry.

Objectives

• The different types of graphic documents used.

• Where each type of document is used.

• Advantages and limitations of various documents.

• How to managing graphic documents.

• Document problems.

ELEC–12105 Conducting Effective Tailgate Sessions

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11507 KNT – MEA11506

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Working safely should be the expectation of every Leadman and crew member. Holding Tailgate meetings and using

the T.A.I.L.G.A.T.E. meeting form is one of the "tools" the Leadman and crew members can use to hold a job

briefing.

Objectives

• Describe an effective Tailgate meeting.

• Identify items that should be discussed at a Tailgate meeting.

• Complete a Tailgate form.

ELEC–12106 Customer Contact – General Utility

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11508 KNT – MEA11509

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Good customer relations are key to a utility company's success. This course will take a look at different ways to

increase customer satisfaction by focusing on communication skills, appearance, and conflict resolution.

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Objectives

• Explain the importance of good customer service.

• List characteristics of a professional appearance.

• Identify importance aspects of the service order.

• Describe how to properly handle appointments.

• Identify good and bad communication styles.

• Explain the best way to deal with unhappy customers.

• Describe steps to ensure customer satisfaction.

ELEC–12107 Rigging, Slings and Ropes

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11511 KNT – MEA11510

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to basic rigging using slings, ropes, and associate hardware. Good rigging skills

are essential for transmission and distribution line work. This course does not cover ropes, knots, or splices; those

items are covered in detail in ELEC–12108 – Basic Ropes, Knots, & Splicing Procedures.

Objectives

• Identify the following equipment: slings; block and tackle; chain, strap, and capstan hoists.

• Discuss inspecting the equipment listed above.

• Describe basic rigging using single and multiple blocks.

• Calculate the load on a block and fall line.

ELEC–12108 Basic Ropes, Knots, and Splicing Procedures

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11513 KNT – MEA11512

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Utility workers often use ropes to perform required tasks. Rope may function as a medium of transportation for

moving tools and materials from the ground to the top of poles, platforms or towers. Rope may help save a life

during a pole top rescue operation. Line workers use ropes for stringing lines, lashing gin poles to arms, or setting a

block and tackle. In order to select the correct rope for the job, it is important to understand the strengths and

weaknesses of different rope materials and types of rope construction. Successful use of ropes will also depend on

correct usage of knots and splices.

Objectives

Understand:

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• The features and benefits of synthetic rope.

• The features and benefits of natural fiber rope.

• Rope fabrication methods.

• Common knot tying methods.

• Common splicing methods.

ELEC–12110 Tree Trimming

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11517 KNT – MEA11516

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Tree trimming is a necessary activity to ensure the safety of customers, electrical workers, and to prevent service

interruption. Tree trimming personnel face many hazards and must thoroughly understand the necessary safety

precautions and procedures.

Objectives

• Identifying trees and branches located within ideal utility clearances.

• Performing tree trimming procedures using natural pruning methods.

• Working safely near electrical conductors.

ELEC–12601 Fatigue Awareness & Mitigation for System Operators

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11659 KNT – MEA11658

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Alertness is the optimum state of the brain that enables us to make conscious decisions. Fatigue has a proven

detrimental effect on alertness. When alertness is affected by fatigue, our decision-making, response time,

judgment, and hand-eye coordination can be significantly impaired. There are many factors that induce fatigue in

system operators. This course addresses these factors, their effects on operations, and how to minimize them.

Objectives

• Recognize worker fatigue.

• Identify the effects of fatigue.

• Apply good practices for fatigue mitigation.

ELEC–12611 Fatigue Awareness & Mitigation for System Operators: Management Strategies

MEA Certificate Number TNG – MEA11657 KNT – MEA11656

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Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Alertness is the optimum state of the brain that enables us to make conscious decisions. Fatigue has a proven

detrimental effect on alertness. When alertness is affected by fatigue, our decision-making, response time,

judgment, and hand-eye coordination can be significantly impaired. There are many factors that induce fatigue in

system operators. This course will assist supervisors and management in recognizing these factors, how to assess

the level of operator fatigue and determine appropriate control measures, as well as provide them with tools to

help operators manage and mitigate fatigue.

Objectives

• Recognize worker fatigue.

• Identify the effects of fatigue.

• Apply good practices for fatigue mitigation..

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Leadership Development (Harvard ManageMentor®)

LDH-HMM03 Budgeting

MEA Certificate Number MEA11761

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Learn about the budget process, different types of budgets, and common budgeting problems--so you can allocate

resources wisely to meet your goals.

Concepts

• Budgeting Overview

• Types of Budgets

• Approaches to Budgeting

• How to Categorize Expenses

• Preparing an Operating Budget—Goals and Assumptions

• Preparing an Operating Budget—Forecasting Sales and Revenues

• Preparing an Operating Budget—Cost of Goods Sold, SG&A, and Operating Income

• Capital Budgets

• Capital Budgeting

• Capital Budgeting Techniques

• Sensitivity Analysis

• Variance in Budgeting

• Linking the Budget to the Balanced Scorecard

Objectives

• Understand what budgets are and how the budgeting process works.

• Prepare different types of budgets.

• Create "what if" scenarios.

• Monitor and evaluate budget performance.

LDH-HMM06 Business Case Development

MEA Certificate Number MEA11765

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Learn how to create an effective business case, from defining the opportunity and analyzing alternatives to

presenting your final recommendations.

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Concepts

• Business Case Basics

• Defining the Opportunity

• Identifying Alternatives

• Gathering Data and Estimating a Time Frame

• Analyzing Your Data

• Sample Case Analysis

• Choosing a Solution and Assessing Risks

• Creating a High-Level Implementation Plan

• Communicating Your Case

Objectives

• Clearly define the opportunity you'll want to address in your business case.

• Identify and analyze a range of alternatives.

• Recommend one option and assess its risks.

• Create a high-level implementation plan for your proposed alternative.

• Communicate your case to key stakeholders.

LDH-HMM35 Business Plan Development

MEA Certificate Number MEA11793

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Takes you step by step through the process of preparing an effective plan for a business proposal. The steps you will

learn are applicable to launching a new internal product as well as seeking funding for a new start-up business.

Concepts

• The Business Plan Overview

• Shaping the Process

• The Structure of the Business Plan

• Opening Sections

• The Executive Summary

• The Business Description

• The Business Environment Analysis

• Industry Background

• The Marketing Plan

• The Operations Plan

• The Management Summary

• The Financial Plan

• Attachments and Milestones

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Objectives

• Learn the kinds of information that need to be contained in a successful business plan.

• Present that information so that your readers get what they need and understand quickly what you're

asking of them.

LDH-HMM29 Career Management

MEA Certificate Number MEA11787

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Learn how to manage your career-including how to identify your business interests, professional values, and skills in

order to target your most exciting career possibilities.

Concepts

• What Is Career Development?

• Taking Charge of Your Career

• Knowing Yourself

• Clarify Your Work Values

• Assess Your Skills

• Finding Development Opportunities at Your Company

• Helping Others Manage Their Careers

• Frequently Asked Questions

Objectives

• Identify your core business interests, work reward values, and skills.

• Identify the career opportunities within your current role or organization that will let you express those

interests, achieve those rewards, and use or develop those skills.

• Benefit from career-development resources and processes like career counselors, mentors, networking,

informational interviewing, and professional development reviews.

• Help others manage their careers.

LDH-HMM04 Change Management

MEA Certificate Number MEA11762

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Learn how to manage change constructively and navigate the ups and downs that inevitably accompany a change

effort.

Concepts

• The Dimensions of Change

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• Being Ready for Change

• Change Management

• Implementing Change

• Communicating Change

• Understanding Reactions to Change

• Taking Care of Yourself During Change

Objectives

• Recognize the different types of change programs observed in organizations.

• Prepare your unit or group to become change-ready.

• Understand a systematic approach for creating and implementing change.

• Recognize the importance of communicating throughout all phases of a change effort.

• Understand and address people's reactions to change.

• Take care of yourself during a change program.

LDH-HMM05 Coaching

MEA Certificate Number MEA11764

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Learn how to strengthen your coaching skills by using a four-step process to facilitate the professional growth of the

employees you coach.

Concepts

• Coaching Overview

• The Coaching Process

• Preparation

• Initial Discussion

• Ongoing Dialogue

• Follow Up

• Strengthening Your Coaching Skills

Objectives

• Recognize that coaching is an ongoing, two-way process that takes place as the need or opportunity arises.

• Implement a four-step process to prepare for and lead effective coaching sessions.

• Conduct coaching sessions using a variety of coaching techniques.

• Provide ongoing support and follow-through for the person being coached.

• Strengthen your coaching skills.

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LDH-HMM24 Crisis Management

MEA Certificate Number MEA11763

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Learn a practical, hands-on method for looking at crises--from developing a crises audit to avoid and prepare for

crises, to managing an actual crisis, to learning from past events.

Concepts

• What Is a Crisis?

• Avoiding the Crisis

• Preparing to Manage the Crisis

• Recognizing the Crisis

• Containing the Crisis

• Resolving the Crisis

• Learning from the Crisis

• Managing Yourself During the Crisis

• Frequently Asked Questions

Objectives

• Avoid a crisis through planning.

• Prepare to manage crises you can't avoid.

• Recognize a crisis and contain it before it spreads even further.

• Resolve a crisis in the most effective way.

• Learn from past crises.

• Take care of yourself during a crisis.

LDH-HMM11 Customer Focus

MEA Certificate Number MEA11770

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Learn how to target the right customers and build their long-term loyalty by developing systems for learning

about—and responding to—their needs.

Concepts

• Facts about Customers and Loyalty

• Targeting the Right Customers

• How Loyalty Affects Profitability

• Building Employee Capability

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• Knowing the Customer

• Delivering Value

Objectives

• Understand the service profit chain—and in particular the interrelationships among customer.

• Satisfaction, customer loyalty, employee capability, and company profitability.

• Build and refine a process for delivering extraordinary value to these key customers.

LDH-HMM23 Decision Making

MEA Certificate Number MEA11782

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Learn how to identify underlying issues related to a decision, generate and evaluate multiple alternatives, and then

communicate and implement your decision.

Concepts

• Decision-Making Overview

• Setting the Stage

• Recognizing Obstacles

• Framing the Issue

• Generating Alternatives

• Evaluating Alternatives

• Making the Decision

• Communicating the Decision

• Implementing the Decision

• Assessing the Decision-Making

• Ethics and Decision Making

Objectives

• Crate a context for making successful and ethical business decisions.

• Identify common obstacles that stand in the way of effective decision making.

• Assess the underlying issues related to the decision.

• Generate and evaluate multiple alternatives.

• Make a final decision.

• Communicate and implement the decision.

LDH-HMM07 Delegating

MEA Certificate Number MEA11766

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

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Course Description

Learn how to choose what to delegate, match employee and delegated assignment, and set the stage for success by

both developing your employees and freeing up your time for critical managerial tasks.

Concepts

• What Is Delegating?

• Guidelines for Effective Delegating

• Approaches to Delegation

• Preparing to Delegate

• Making the Assignment

• Monitoring a Delegation

• Handling Obstacles

• After the Assignment Is Complete

• Frequently Asked Questions

Objectives

• Use different approaches to delegating.

• Use different methods to select the right person for the job.

• Support, monitor, and track the assignment.

LDH-HMM08 Developing Employees

MEA Certificate Number MEA11767

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Learn how to encourage your employees to learn and grow, while maximizing the return on the management time

you invest in employee development.

Concepts

• Why Develop Employees?

• Addressing Developmental Needs

• Acknowledge Employee Differences

• Using the Performance and Potential Grid

• Keeping Top Employees Motivated

• Growing Competent Employees

• Acting on Underperformers

• The Career Development Discussion

Objectives

• Understand why employee development is critical to business success.

• Recognize your role in developing employees.

• Evaluate your employees' individual developmental needs.

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• Motivate top employees, grow solid contributors, and act decisively on underperformers.

• Conduct successful career development discussions.

LDH-HMM25 Difficult Interactions

MEA Certificate Number MEA11783

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Learn how to discuss and resolve difficult interactions in the workplace--whether with employees, peers, bosses, or

even suppliers and customers.

Concepts

• What Are Difficult Interactions?

• Causes of Difficult Interactions

• To Manage a Difficult Interaction—Or Let It Go?

• Assessing the Facts

• Identifying the Emotions

• Dealing with Threats to Your Self-Image

• Solving the Problem

• Managing Difficult Interactions

LDH-HMM09 Dismissing an Employee

MEA Certificate Number MEA11768

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Learn how to effectively manage a dismissal--including making key decisions before, during, and after the critical

event--and then how to set your team on a positive new path.

Concepts

• A Difficult Moment

• The legal implications of dismissals

• How effectively do dismissals solve the problem?

• Taking Care of Yourself During a Dismissal

• Understanding the Grounds for a Dismissal

• Considering Alternatives

• Handling a Dismissal Professionally

• Handling the Details After a Dismissal

• Leading Your Team After a Dismissal

• Learning from a Dismissal

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• Key Terms

• Frequently Asked Questions

LDH-HMM12 Diversity

MEA Certificate Number MEA11771

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Learn how to manage diversity to extract maximum value from your employees' differences -- including how to

recruit diverse talent, resolve diversity-related conflicts, and communicate with employees and customers from

other cultures.

Concepts

• What Is Diversity?

• Thinking Differently About Differences

• Handling Diversity-Related Conflict

• Fostering an Inclusive Environment

• Tapping Diversity's Value

• Recruiting a Diverse Team

• Retaining Diverse Employees

• Understanding Culture

• Communicating Across Cultures

LDH-HMM43 Ethics at Work

MEA Certificate Number MEA11801

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Learn how to use a three-step framework to solve "right vs. right" ethical dilemmas and what you can do to foster a

climate of integrity within your organization.

Concepts

• Defining Workplace Ethics

• Making Ethical Decisions: Why You Need a Framework

• Gathering and Analyzing the Facts

• Considering the Consequences

• Testing Your Decision

• What Are a Manager’s Ethical Responsibilities?

• Understanding Why Good Managers Behave Unethically

• Making Ethical Decisions Across Borders

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LDH-HMM13 Feedback Essentials

MEA Certificate Number MEA11772

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Learn when and how to give effective positive or corrective feedback, how to offer feedback upward, and how to

receive feedback.

Concepts

• What Is Feedback?

• Deciding When and How to Deliver Feedback

• Giving Feedback Effectively

• Receiving Feedback Openly

• Customizing Feedback

• Providing Upward Feedback

• Managing Barriers to Feedback

• Acting When Feedback Calls for Change

• Frequently Asked Questions

LDH-HMM10 Finance Essentials

MEA Certificate Number MEA11769

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Learn the essential concepts of finance--budgeting, forecasting, and planning. For managers who are not financial

managers.

Concepts

• Monitoring Financial Health

• The Income Statement

• The Balance Sheet

• The Cash Flow Statement

• Comparing the Three Financial Statements

• Measuring Financial Health

• The Budget Process

• Preparing a Budget

• Articulating Your Assumptions

• What Is Cost/Benefit Analysis?

• Return on Investment and Payback Period

• Net Present Value and Internal Rate of Return

• Sensitivity Analysis

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• Estimating Unquantifiable Benefits and Costs

• Breakeven Analysis

• Tracking Performance

• Key Terms

LDH-HMM44 Global Collaboration

MEA Certificate Number MEA11802

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Learn how to manage a global collaboration - including how to negotiate, build trust, overcome language barriers,

and navigate geographical as well as cultural challenges.

Concepts

• Doing Business Across Borders

• Defining Culture

• Building Your Cultural Intelligence

• Establishing Trust

• Negotiating Across Cultures

• Overcoming Language Barriers

• Surmounting Challenges of Physical Distance

• Aligning a Global Team

LDH-HMM39 Goal Setting

MEA Certificate Number MEA11797

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Learn how to set realistic goals, prioritize tasks, and track milestones to improve performance and morale.

Concepts

• Goal Setting: An Overview

• Setting SMART Goals

• Developing Unit Goals

• Developing Individual Goals

• Maximizing Goal Success

• Accomplishing Goals

• Evaluating Goals

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LDH-HMM14 Hiring

MEA Certificate Number MEA11773

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Learn how to identify the particular skill set needed for a job, and then how to research and interview leading

candidates until you find the one who best fills your need.

Concepts

• Hiring Overview

• Defining Job Requirements

• Recruiting Promising Candidates

• Preparing to Interview

• Conducting the Interview

• Maintaining Control of the Interview

• Asking Effective Questions

• Asking Personal Questions

• Evaluating Candidates

• Making the Offer

LDH-HMM26 Innovation and Creativity

MEA Certificate Number MEA11784

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Learn how to manage an intellectually diverse work group and their environment to produce more-and better-ideas

that encourage innovation when developing products and work processes.

Concepts

• The Manager's Role

• What Are Creativity and Innovation?

• Key Misconceptions

• Five Steps in the Creative Process

• Characteristics of Creative Groups

• Different Thinking Styles

• Building Intellectual Diversity

• Fostering Creative Abrasion

• Enhancing the Psychological Environment

• Enriching the Physical Environment

• Divergent Thinking Techniques

• Convergence Techniques

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LDH-HMM15 Innovation Implementation

MEA Certificate Number MEA11774

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Learn how to implement an innovation--from crafting a vision statement to gaining support and managing

resistance--and turn an idea into reality.

Concepts

• Innovation and Innovators

• Developing an Inspiring Vision of Your Innovation

• Identifying Stakeholders

• Cultivating Your Informal Support Network

• Building a Business Case

• Communicating with Stakeholders

• Managing Resistance to New Ideas and Change

• Staying Passionate About Your Innovation

LDH-HMM19 Laying Off Employees

MEA Certificate Number MEA11778

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Learn how to effectively manage a layoff--including making key decisions before, during, and after the critical event-

-and then how to set your team and company on a positive new path.

Concepts

• What Is a Layoff?

• Taking Care of Yourself Through a Layoff

• Understanding the Grounds for a Layoff

• Deciding Whom to Lay Off

• Communicating a Layoff to Employees

• Informing Employees Who Are Being Laid Off

• Helping Displaced Workers After a Layoff

• Managing Layoff Survivors

• Leading Your Team After a Layoff

• Learning from a Layoff

• Key Terms

• Frequently Asked Questions

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LDH-HMM21 Leading and Motivating

MEA Certificate Number MEA11780

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

A synopsis of the essential tasks of leadership: setting direction, aligning people, and motivating others. Learn how

to recognize the skills and characteristics of effective leaders, create an inspiring vision, and energize people to

support and work toward your goals.

Concepts

• What Leaders Really Do

• Skills and Characteristics of Leaders

• Adapting Your Leadership Style

• Crafting a Vision That Others Will Follow

• Aligning People Through Successful Communication

• Motivating Others

• Energizing Difficult People

• Creating a Work Environment that Motivates

LDH-HMM27 Managing Upward

MEA Certificate Number MEA11785

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

How well do you work with your supervisor? Gain insight into developing a mutually rewarding relationship, with

skills for communicating and negotiating with your manager. Includes tips on presenting problems or opportunities

to your supervisor and accepting responsibility for your proposed actions.

Concepts

• The Purpose of Managing Upward

• Developing a Relationship with Your Manager

• Communicating with Your Manager

• Negotiating with Your Manager

LDH-HMM31 Marketing Essentials

MEA Certificate Number MEA11789

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

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Course Description

Written especially for non-marketing managers, this module includes fundamentals that will help people

throughout the organization better understand the importance of marketing and how it relates to them.

Concepts

• Marketing Overview

• Marketing Orientation

• Satisfying Your Customers

• Developing Your Marketing Orientation

• Defining Your Target Market

• Understanding Your Consumer Market

• Understanding Your Organizational Market

• Understanding Your Competition

• Developing Your Marketing Strategy

• Marketing Communications

• New Product Development

• From Marketing Plan to Market

• Direct Marketing

• Relationship Marketing

• Key Terms

• Frequently Asked Questions

LDH-HMM38 Meeting Management

MEA Certificate Number MEA11796

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

A timesaving guide to planning and conducting meetings from start to finish. Covers preparation, keeping the

meeting on track, and follow-up. Includes expert advice for dealing with problem behaviors exhibited by meeting

participants.

Concepts

• Types and Purposes of Meetings

• Creating an Agenda

• Preparing for the Meeting

• How Groups Reach Decisions

• Conducting a Meeting

• When Bad Things Happen to Good Meetings

• Ending a Meeting

• Following Up After a Meeting

• Virtual Meetings

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LDH-HMM33 Negotiating

MEA Certificate Number MEA11791

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

A practical guide to becoming an effective negotiator. Includes steps to guide you through the negotiation process:

assessing your interests as well as those of the other party, developing opportunities that create value, avoiding

common barriers to agreement, and implementing strategies to make the negotiation process run smoothly.

Concepts

• Types of Negotiation

• Multiphase and Multiparty Negotiations

• Four Key Concepts in Negotiation

• Nine Steps to a Deal

• Negotiation Tactics

• Barriers to Agreement

• Mental Errors

• Skills of Effective Negotiators

• Key Terms

• Frequently Asked Questions

LDH-HMM02 New Manager Transitions

MEA Certificate Number MEA11760

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Learn what it means to be a manager, as well as how to navigate the complex and often stressful transition from

individual contributor to a new manager.

Concepts

• Myths About Managers

• Roles and Expectations

• Setting Agendas and Building

• Taking a Broader View

• Managing Teams

• Managing Individuals

• Putting It All Together

• Promoting Diversity and Understanding Group Culture

• Building Self-Awareness

• The Power of Emotional Intelligence

• Coping with New Emotions

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• Reaping the Rewards

• Frequently Asked Questions

LDH-HMM01 Performance Appraisal

MEA Certificate Number MEA11759

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Learn how to prepare for, conduct, and follow up on performance evaluations--in ways that link employee

performance to your company's and group's goals.

Concepts

• The Purpose of Assessing Performance

• Preparing for a Performance Appraisal Meeting

• Conducting a Performance Appraisal Meeting

• Recording the Meeting

• Following Up

• Frequently Asked Questions

LDH-HMM32 Performance Measurement

MEA Certificate Number MEA11790

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Learn about performance measurement systems and how to apply a disciplined process to measure your group's

performance and assess its results.

Concepts

• Performance Measurement Overview

• Key Performance Indicators

• Performance Measurement Systems

• Performance Measurement as a

• Deciding What to Measure

• Gathering Performance Data

• Interpreting Performance Results

• Avoiding Performance Measurement Pitfalls

• From Performance Measurement to Performance Management

• Key Terms

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LDH-HMM34 Persuading Others

MEA Certificate Number MEA11792

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Master the art and science behind successful persuasion -- and begin changing others' attitudes, beliefs, or behavior

to create win-win solutions. Formal authority no longer gets managers as far as it used to. To do their job --

accomplishing work through others -- managers must develop and use persuasion skills rather than simply issue

orders.

Concepts

• Persuasion Overview

• Building Your Credibility

• Understanding Your Audience

• Winning Your Audience's Mind

• Winning Your Audience's Heart

• Overcoming Resistance

• Understanding Persuasion Triggers

• Leveraging the Power of Audience

• Key Terms

LDH-HMM22 Presentation Skills

MEA Certificate Number MEA11781

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Sound advice on preparing and delivering presentations that command attention, persuade, and inspire. Includes

rehearsal techniques as well as tips for creating and using more effective visuals. Also addresses the importance of

understanding your objectives and your audience to create a presentation with impact.

Concepts

• Presentation Overview

• Laying the Foundation for Your Presentation

• Deciding What to Say

• Organizing Your Presentation

• Using Visuals

• Rehearsing

• Presenting Effectively

• Handling Questions

• Making Group Presentations

• Evaluating Your Presentation

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LDH-HMM17 Process Improvement

MEA Certificate Number MEA11776

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

In this topic, you'll learn what business processes are; why improving them is essential; and how to carry out a

business process improvement (BPI) initiative.

Concepts

• Understanding Business Processes

• What Is Business Process Improvement?

• Planning a Process Improvement

• Analyzing the Existing Process

• Redesigning Your Process

• Acquiring Needed Resources

• Implementing Your Redesigned Process

• Continually Improving Your Process

LDH-HMM36 Project Management

MEA Certificate Number MEA11794

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Learn the nuts and bolts of project management, including project planning, budgeting, team-building, execution,

and risk analysis. Covers useful tools and techniques such as GANTT and PERT charts, Work Breakdown Structure,

and variance analysis.

Concepts

• Project Management Overview

• Identifying Project Needs and Objectives

• Understanding Competing Demands and "Scope Creep"

• Defining Roles and Responsibilities

• Creating a Project Charter

• Developing High-Level Estimates

• Assembling Your Team & Assigning Tasks

• Developing a Budget

• Developing a Schedule

• Creating a Communications Plan

• Launching and Monitoring the Project

• Managing Risk

• Wrapping Up the Project

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LDH-HMM37 Retaining Employees

MEA Certificate Number MEA11795

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Why do employees stay with -- or leave -- their jobs? Learn strategies for attracting and keeping top performers,

how to handle common obstacles to retention such as burnout and work/life imbalance, and how to develop

programs that address the diverse needs and interests of your workforce.

Concepts

• Employee Retention Overview

• Why Is Retention More Important Than Ever?

• What Makes Retention So Challenging?

• The Special Challenges of a Diverse Work Force

• Hiring Right: The First Step to Retention

• Stay Competitive

• Cultivate the Right Culture

• Help Managers Help Employees Stay

• Help Employees Avoid Burnout

• Frequently Asked Questions

• Key Terms

LDH-HMM40 Strategic Thinking

MEA Certificate Number MEA11798

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Practical advice for managers in charge of shaping and executing organizational strategy. Includes tips for analyzing

opportunities, challenges, and the potential consequences of high-level action plans. Addresses identification of

broad patterns and trends, creative thinking, analysis of complex information, and prioritization of actions.

Concepts

• Strategic Thinking Overview

• Defining Characteristics of Strategic Thinkers

• Strategic Thinking as a Process

• Seeing the Big Picture

• Clarifying Strategic Objectives

• Identifying Relationships, Patterns, and Trends

• Thinking Creatively

• Analyzing Information

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• Prioritizing Your Actions

• Making Trade-Offs

LDH-HMM16 Strategy Execution

MEA Certificate Number MEA11775

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Learn what strategy is, how senior management and units work together to develop strategy, and how units

support a company's strategy by developing and executing action plans for strategic initiatives. In many companies,

senior management and units are involved in the strategic planning process. Why? This ensures that a company's

strategies -- both corporate and unit -- are tightly aligned and that successful implementation can follow.

Concepts

• Strategy Overview

• The Strategic Plan

• The Strategic Planning Process

• Strategic Initiative Action Plan

• Defining Objectives and Metrics

• Determining Resources

• Clarifying Interlocks

• Keeping Action Plans Aligned and on Course

• Establishing Accountability

• Creating an Environment for Excellence

• Evaluating and Rewarding Performance

LDH-HMM28 Stress Management

MEA Certificate Number MEA11786

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Learn the difference between positive stress that enhances productivity and negative stress that breeds tension,

lowers productivity, and undercuts job satisfaction. Includes strategies for dealing with underlying causes of worry

and stress, with tactical advice and coping mechanisms for immediate problem management.

Concepts

• Overload and Toxic Worry

• Positive Stress and Productive Worry

• Assessing Your Stress Level

• Taking Charge of Stress

• Turning Worry into Action

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• Connecting with Others

• Connecting with Yourself

• Letting Your Body Help You Relieve Stress

• Practice Good Stress Habits

• Frequently Asked Questions

LDH-HMM20 Team Leadership

MEA Certificate Number MEA11779

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Learn how to establish a team with the right mix of skills and personalities and create a culture that promotes

collaborative work. Covers steps to leading an effective team and includes innovative, easy-to-implement self-

evaluation tools.

Concepts

• Overload and Toxic Worry

• Positive Stress and Productive Worry

• Assessing Your Stress Level

• Taking Charge of Stress

• Turning Worry into Action

• Connecting with Others

• Connecting with Yourself

• Letting Your Body Help You Relieve Stress

• Practice Good Stress Habits

• Frequently Asked Questions

LDH-HMM18 Team Management

MEA Certificate Number MEA11777

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Focus is essential to effective teamwork. Learn how to diagnose and overcome common problems - such as poor

communication and interpersonal conflict - that can impede team progress, learn to take corrective measures to

remove team problems and improve team performance.

Concepts

• Understanding How Teams Get Derailed

• Fostering Team Identity

• Helping Your Team Make Decisions

• Promoting Better Team Communication

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• Resolving Team Conflicts

• Encouraging Team Participation

• Fostering Creativity in Your Team

• Helping Your Team Avoid "Groupthink"

• Improving a Team Leader's Skills

LDH-HMM30 Time Management

MEA Certificate Number MEA11788

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

This module will help you master effective time management techniques. Learn how to analyze how you currently

spend your time and pinpoint opportunities for improvement, set goals, prioritize tasks, plan your time efficiently

using scheduling tools, control time-wasters, and evaluate your schedule once it is underway.

Concepts

• Why Manage Your Time?

• Identifying and Prioritizing Goals

• Breaking Goals into Tasks

• Analyzing How You Spend Your Time

• Recognizing and Defeating Common "Time-Wasters"

• Scheduling Time More Effectively

• Monitoring and Improving Your Time-Management Strategies

• Dealing with Time-Wasting Bosses

• Balancing the Demands on Your Work and Personal Time

• Helping Your Employees Manage Their Time

LDH-HMM41 Virtual Teams

MEA Certificate Number MEA11799

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Concrete suggestions for forming virtual teams, including assessing their technology and communication needs,

structuring the team to build trust, and keeping the team on track.

Concepts

• Working with a Virtual Team

• Establishing a Foundation for Success

• Fostering Team Identity and Collaboration

• Aligning Team Members through Communication

• Coaching a Virtual Team

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• Making Technology Decisions

• Using Technology for Live Meetings

LDH-HMM42 Writing Skills

MEA Certificate Number MEA11800

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 0.1

Course Description

Skillful writing helps you accomplish your business objectives and extends your influence as a manager. Learn to

create clearer, more effective written communications. Includes specific guidelines for preparing memos, letters,

emails, and other common business documents.

Concepts

• Understanding the Basics

• Getting Started

• Organizing Your Material

• Writing the First Draft

• Structuring Paragraphs

• Editing for Content

• Editing for Style

• Drafting E-mail