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LPG Legal Requirements & SANS Standards Training

Name: LPG Legal Requirements SANS Training
Price: 13200.0 ZAR
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SAQA US AATICD-0366 | NQF 5 | Credits 6 | Duration 3 Days

From $713 per delegate

Description

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the legal requirements and SANS standards governing the safe handling, storage, and use of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in South Africa. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, promote workplace safety, and mitigate risks associated with LPG operations.

Learning Outcomes

Apply the key provisions of the Pressure Equipment Regulations and the LPG safety regulations to workplace scenarios.
Analyze SANS standards relevant to LPG (e.g., SANS 10087 series) and interpret their requirements for storage, handling, and installations.
Evaluate the compliance status of an LPG facility against legal and SANS requirements.
Implement practical measures to ensure compliance and promote a culture of safety in LPG operations.
Demonstrate the ability to conduct risk assessments and incident investigations related to LPG.
Design emergency response plans and procedures aligned with legal and SANS requirements.

Target Audience

This course is designed for health and safety officers, compliance managers, operations supervisors, and technicians involved in the LPG industry, as well as anyone responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance and safe practices in LPG handling and storage.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment

Course Outline

Day 1: Legislative Framework and Regulatory Compliance

Objectives:
• Understand the hierarchy of South African legislation governing LPG (Gas Act, OHS Act, Pressure Equipment Regulations).
• Identify the roles and responsibilities of the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE), National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS), and local authorities.
• Explain the licensing and registration requirements for LPG operators, installers, and retailers.
• Recognize the legal implications of non-compliance and the enforcement mechanisms.
• Outline the key provisions of the LPG regulations under the Petroleum Products Act.

Topics:
• Overview of South African legal system and relevant statutes
• Gas Act, 2001 (Act No. 48 of 2001) and its regulations
• Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993) and Pressure Equipment Regulations
• Petroleum Products Act, 1977 (Act No. 120 of 1977) and LPG regulations
• Licensing, registration, and permits for LPG activities
• Roles of DMRE, NRCS, and local authorities
• Penalties and enforcement for non-compliance
• Case studies of legal violations and consequences

Day 2: SANS Standards and Technical Requirements

Objectives:
• Identify the relevant SANS standards for LPG storage, handling, and installation.
• Interpret the technical requirements for LPG cylinders, piping, and appliances.
• Apply the standards to design safe and compliant LPG systems.
• Understand the requirements for inspection, testing, and maintenance of LPG equipment.
• Recognize the importance of compliance with SANS standards for safety and quality.

Topics:
• Introduction to SANS and the standards development process
• SANS 10087 series: The handling, storage, distribution, and maintenance of LPG in bulk
• SANS 10089 series: The installation and maintenance of LPG systems for caravans and mobile homes
• SANS 10086 series: The installation and maintenance of LPG systems for recreational vehicles
• SANS 1156: The requirements for LPG cylinders
• SANS 1243: The requirements for LPG regulators and safety devices
• SANS 1475: The requirements for LPG piping and fittings
• Case studies of non-compliance with SANS standards

Day 3: Implementation, Risk Management, and Compliance Auditing

Objectives:
• Develop a compliance management plan for LPG operations.
• Conduct a risk assessment for LPG facilities and identify mitigation measures.
• Prepare for and conduct compliance audits against legal and SANS requirements.
• Implement corrective actions and continuous improvement processes.
• Integrate legal and standards requirements into daily operational procedures.

Topics:
• Compliance management systems and documentation
• Risk assessment methodologies (e.g., HAZOP, HIRA) applied to LPG
• Emergency preparedness and response planning
• Incident reporting and investigation
• Compliance auditing: internal and external audits
• Developing and implementing corrective action plans
• Continuous improvement and best practices
• Final assessment and course wrap-up

Practicals

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

Overview

The practicals are integral to this course, enabling learners to apply legal and standards requirements to real-world LPG scenarios. Through hands-on inspections, documentation reviews, and audits, learners will develop the skills needed to ensure compliance in their workplace.

Practical Activities

Practical 1: LPG Facility Inspection — Learners conduct a simulated inspection of an LPG storage and dispensing facility, identifying compliance gaps against SANS 10087 and legal requirements. (3h)
Practical 2: Documentation and Licensing Review — Learners review a set of sample LPG operation documents (e.g., licenses, permits, inspection records) and verify their validity and completeness. (2h)
Practical 3: Compliance Audit Simulation — In teams, learners conduct a mock compliance audit of an LPG installation using a provided audit checklist, then present findings and recommendations. (3h)

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.