TFFA Texas Class C UST Operator Training Course - Online

The Texas Class C UST Operator Training is designed to provide general, emergency-response training to personnel who work at underground storage tank (UST) facilities. Online Class C training, such as this course, if deemed acceptable to the facility Class B Operator, is a TCEQ-approved method of training. Facility-specific training, provided by the Class B Operator, is also required to complete the training. Upon completion of this training, the Class C Operator will receive a certificate of completion. The certificate must be signed by the Class C Operator and the Class A or B Operator must also sign the certificate confirming that facility-specific training has also been completed.

The Class C Operator is a person routinely working at a UST facility, such as a gas station attendant, who is also responsible for the immediate response to a problem at an UST facility.  This individual is responsible for responding to alarms or other indications of emergencies caused by spills or releases from UST systems. This individual notifies the Class B or Class A Operator and appropriate emergency responders when necessary.  During hours of operation, at least one certified Class A, B or C UST Operator must be present at the facility. 

Class C operator training must cover how to respond to an alarm or emergency.  This individual typically and at a minimum must be trained to take action as the initial response to emergencies such as:

• Situations posing an immediate danger or threat to the public or to the environment and that require immediate action.
• Alarms caused by spills or releases from a UST system.

Course Description

This course provides the Texas Class C UST Operator an overview of the training needed to respond to emergency conditions at UST facilities. Our Class C Operator Course and Certification provides training on the following:

• Introduction to a generic UST facility including the major fuel system components and emergency equipment;
• The roles and responsibilities of the Class A, B and C UST Operators;
• Emergency contact procedures;
• Safety awareness for employees and customers;
• Monitoring of the UST facility;
• Overfill prevention;
• Fire safety and introduction to fire extinguishers;
• Alarm panel recognition and response procedures;
• Fuel spill response, containment, and cleanup; and
• Development of site-specific emergency procedures.

At the end of the course, a 10 question exam is administered and you will be required to answer 8 out of 10 questions correctly to be certified. When you pass the exam, you will be able to download your certificate of completion from the student log-in page also known as the student dashboard.