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LPG Compliance Auditing Training

SAQA US AATICD-0368 | NQF 5 | Credits 10 | Duration 5 Days
From $913 per delegate

Description

This course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to conduct comprehensive LPG compliance audits in accordance with South African regulations and industry best practices. It covers the legal framework, safety standards, and auditing techniques necessary to identify non-compliance and mitigate risks in LPG storage, handling, and distribution.

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply the relevant South African legislation, standards, and codes of practice governing LPG installations and operations.
  • Analyze LPG storage, handling, and distribution systems to identify potential compliance gaps and safety hazards.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of existing safety management systems and emergency procedures in LPG facilities.
  • Design and implement a structured LPG compliance audit plan, including checklists and documentation.
  • Demonstrate the ability to conduct on-site audits, gather evidence, and compile audit reports with clear findings and recommendations.
  • Implement corrective action plans and follow-up mechanisms to ensure continuous compliance improvement.

Target Audience

This course is designed for health and safety officers, compliance managers, auditors, and consultants who are responsible for ensuring LPG installations and operations meet regulatory requirements.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment. However, a basic understanding of health and safety principles is recommended.

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to LPG and Regulatory Framework

Objectives:
• Understand the properties, uses, and hazards of LPG.
• Identify the key South African legislation and standards governing LPG.
• Explain the roles and responsibilities of the relevant regulatory bodies.
• Recognize the importance of compliance auditing in the LPG industry.

Topics:
• Overview of LPG: composition, properties, and applications.
• LPG supply chain: from import to end-user.
• South African regulatory framework: OHS Act, SANS 10087 series, and other relevant standards.
• Key regulatory bodies: DMR, NERSA, and local authorities.
• Introduction to compliance auditing: principles, types, and processes.
• Consequences of non-compliance: legal, safety, and business impacts.

Day 2: LPG Storage and Handling Compliance

Objectives:
• Identify the compliance requirements for LPG storage facilities.
• Evaluate the safety measures for LPG handling and dispensing.
• Assess the compliance of LPG installations against SANS standards.
• Develop audit checklists for storage and handling areas.

Topics:
• Storage requirements: bulk tanks, cylinders, and siting rules.
• Safety systems: pressure relief, gas detection, and fire protection.
• Handling procedures: filling, decanting, and transportation.
• SANS 10087-1 and -2: installation and storage standards.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) and emergency preparedness.
• Common non-compliance issues in storage and handling.
• Developing audit checklists for storage and handling.

Day 3: Transport and Distribution Compliance

Objectives:
• Understand the regulations for transporting LPG by road.
• Verify the compliance of vehicles and drivers.
• Audit the distribution chain for traceability and safety.
• Identify documentation requirements for transport and logistics.

Topics:
• Road transport regulations: SANS 10019 and relevant SABS codes.
• Vehicle requirements: design, equipment, and markings.
• Driver qualifications and training requirements.
• Loading and unloading procedures.
• Route planning and risk assessment.
• Documentation: delivery notes, manifests, and incident reports.
• Auditing the distribution chain: from depot to retailer.

Day 4: Retail and End-Use Compliance

Objectives:
• Inspect retail sites and installations for compliance.
• Evaluate the safety of LPG appliances and piping.
• Verify the implementation of safety management systems.
• Conduct audits of end-user facilities.

Topics:
• Retail site requirements: permits, signage, and safety equipment.
• Consumer education and awareness programs.
• Installation standards for residential and commercial LPG systems.
• Appliance compliance and ventilation requirements.
• Piping, fittings, and leak detection.
• Safety management systems: policies, procedures, and records.
• Auditing end-user facilities: checklist and best practices.

Day 5: Audit Planning, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement

Objectives:
• Plan and conduct a comprehensive LPG compliance audit.
• Use risk-based approaches to prioritize audit findings.
• Prepare clear and concise audit reports.
• Develop corrective action plans and monitor improvements.

Topics:
• Audit planning: scope, criteria, and resources.
• Risk assessment and prioritization of findings.
• Conducting interviews, observations, and document review.
• Audit reporting: structure, writing, and presentation.
• Corrective action plans: developing and implementing.
• Follow-up audits and continuous improvement.
• Case studies and practical exercises.

Practicals

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

The practicals provide hands-on experience in inspecting LPG facilities, using inspection tools, and conducting mock audits. Learners will apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios, enhancing their skills in identifying non-compliance and recommending corrective actions.

Practical Activities
  • Practical 1: LPG Facility Inspection — Learners will visit an LPG storage or dispensing facility and conduct a compliance inspection using provided checklists. (4h)
  • Practical 2: Transport and Documentation Audit — Learners will review transport documentation and inspect a mock LPG delivery vehicle for compliance. (3h)
  • Practical 3: Retail and End-Use Audit — Learners will conduct a mock audit of a retail LPG outlet and a residential installation, focusing on safety and compliance. (4h)
  • Practical 4: Audit Reporting and Corrective Action Planning — Learners will compile findings from previous practicals into a formal audit report and develop a corrective action plan. (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

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