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LPG Risk Assessment Training

SAQA US AATICD-0353 | NQF 5 | Credits 10 | Duration 5 Days
From $913 per delegate

Description

This course equips learners with the knowledge and skills to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with the storage, handling, and use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). It covers legal requirements, risk assessment methodologies, and emergency response procedures to ensure a safe working environment.

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply relevant legislation and standards to LPG risk assessments.
  • Analyze LPG hazards and evaluate associated risks in various scenarios.
  • Design and implement effective control measures to mitigate LPG risks.
  • Demonstrate the ability to conduct a comprehensive LPG risk assessment.
  • Evaluate emergency response plans and procedures for LPG incidents.
  • Implement monitoring and review processes for ongoing LPG safety.

Target Audience

This course is designed for health and safety officers, risk assessors, operational managers, and any personnel responsible for LPG installations or workplaces where LPG is used or stored.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to LPG and Legal Framework

Objectives:
• Understand the physical and chemical properties of LPG and its associated hazards.
• Identify the relevant South African legislation, regulations, and standards governing LPG.
• Recognize the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders in LPG risk management.

Topics:
• Overview of LPG: composition, properties, and uses.
• Hazardous characteristics: flammability, explosivity, and health effects.
• South African legal framework: OHS Act, SABS standards, and SANS codes.
• Introduction to risk assessment principles and terminology.
• Case studies of LPG incidents and lessons learned.

Day 2: Hazard Identification and Risk Analysis Techniques

Objectives:
• Apply hazard identification techniques to LPG installations and operations.
• Use qualitative and quantitative risk assessment methods.
• Evaluate consequences and likelihood of LPG-related events.

Topics:
• Hazard identification methods: checklists, what-if, HAZOP.
• Risk assessment matrices and risk scoring.
• Consequence analysis: thermal radiation, overpressure, and toxic effects.
• Likelihood estimation: historical data and fault tree analysis.
• Introduction to quantitative risk assessment (QRA) software.

Day 3: Risk Assessment in LPG Operations

Objectives:
• Conduct risk assessments for LPG storage, handling, and transportation.
• Identify specific risks in LPG dispensing and filling operations.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and control measures.

Topics:
• Storage facilities: bulk tanks, cylinders, and pressure vessels.
• Handling and transfer operations: hoses, pumps, and loading arms.
• Transportation risks: road and rail transport of LPG.
• Dispensing and filling operations: safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Personal protective equipment and safety systems.

Day 4: Emergency Planning and Risk Communication

Objectives:
• Develop emergency response plans for LPG incidents.
• Understand the principles of risk communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Implement monitoring and review processes for risk management.

Topics:
• Emergency response planning: procedures, resources, and drills.
• Incident command systems and coordination with emergency services.
• Risk communication: internal and external communication strategies.
• Community awareness and public information programs.
• Monitoring, audit, and review of risk controls.

Day 5: Practical Integration and Assessment

Objectives:
• Apply risk assessment frameworks to real-world LPG scenarios.
• Demonstrate proficiency in using risk assessment tools and techniques.
• Prepare and present a comprehensive risk assessment report.

Topics:
• Group exercise: comprehensive risk assessment of an LPG facility.
• Presentation of risk assessment findings.
• Review of course key concepts and integration.
• Written assessment and feedback.
• Course evaluation and closing.

Practicals

16 hours of practicals To be conducted online or on-campus or in-house
Overview

The practicals are essential to apply theoretical knowledge in realistic LPG scenarios. Learners will conduct hands-on hazard identification, use risk assessment tools, and participate in emergency response simulations to reinforce skills.

Practical Activities
  • Practical 1: LPG Facility Inspection — Learners conduct a site inspection of an LPG storage area, identifying hazards and documenting findings. (4h)
  • Practical 2: HAZOP Study Simulation — In teams, learners perform a simplified HAZOP analysis on an LPG transfer process, guided by a facilitator. (4h)
  • Practical 3: Risk Matrix Application — Learners use a risk matrix to evaluate risks identified in case studies and site inspections, prioritizing them. (3h)
  • Practical 4: Emergency Response Drill — Learners participate in a simulated LPG leak emergency, practicing response procedures and communication. (5h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored) 100% 30%
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 50%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Practicals 30% + Daily Average 20% + Final Test 50%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

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