About the course
What this course covers.
Propane turns up on almost every kind of worksite - heating a trailer, running a forklift, firing equipment - and that familiarity is the problem. Propane is heavier than air, it pools in low spots, and a leaking or mishandled cylinder is a fire and explosion waiting for an ignition source. This course gives the workers who handle propane the knowledge to treat it with the respect it needs.
The course starts with the legal requirements and the science of propane, so a worker understands how the gas behaves, then works through the two cylinder systems they will meet on the job, the personal protective equipment to wear, and how to inspect a cylinder before it is used. It covers transporting and storing cylinders safely and finishes with the emergency situations a propane worker has to be ready for, including emergency first aid.
Companies use Propane Handling and Exchange to qualify workers who exchange forklift cylinders, handle propane on a construction site, or transport and store cylinders, and to give an auditor or a prime contractor a documented training record. The certificate is consistent with the CSA B149.2 Propane Storage and Handling Code.
Pass mark 80%
Score the pass mark to earn the certificate.
Course outline
5 modules, start to finish
Each module ends with a short knowledge check before you move on.
Legal requirements and the science of propane
The legal requirements for competency when working with propane, and the science of how propane behaves so the rest of the course makes sense.
Cylinder systems and components
The components of vapour withdrawal systems and liquid withdrawal systems, and how to tell the two cylinder types apart on the job.
Personal protective equipment
The personal protective equipment a worker wears when handling, exchanging, or transporting propane cylinders.
Inspecting, transporting, and storing cylinders
How to inspect a cylinder before it is used, and the rules for transporting and storing propane cylinders safely.
Emergency situations and first aid
Recognising and responding to a propane emergency, and the emergency first aid a propane incident can call for.
Developed to meet Canadian and provincial standards
What every course includes
Printable and mailed certificates
Digital wallet and wall-sized certificates print the moment the course is passed.
Standards compliant
Built on Canadian federal and provincial legislation, safety standards, and industry best practice.
Self-paced
Unlimited access to the training material. Pause and resume the course any time.
Live student support
Real support is available seven days a week if a learner gets stuck.
Unlimited exam attempts
The exam can be retaken until the learner reaches a passing grade.
Record of training
Training records are stored securely for three years and pulled on demand from the account.
What learners say
Trusted by Canadian crews
We use propane cylinders regularly in our maintenance yards, and this course gave our team the confidence to do exchanges safely. The examples were real-world and it actually taught us something new.
Aaron T.
Site Supervisor
Excellent for onboarding. We have added this course to the required training for all warehouse workers who may come across propane tanks, and it was easy to assign through the system.
Leah R.
HSE Coordinator
It covered everything we needed to stay compliant. It is straightforward and easy for workers to take during downtime.
Colin R.
Plant Manager
Who it is for
Built for the people running the work
- Workers who exchange and handle propane forklift cylinders
- Construction, warehouse, maintenance, and general industry workers who use propane
- Workers who transport or store propane cylinders
- Supervisors responsible for propane on a worksite
- Any company that needs a documented propane competency record on file
What you walk away with
Able to do the job, not just describe it
- Explain the hazards of propane and how the gas behaves
- Identify the components of liquid and vapour withdrawal cylinder systems
- Select and wear the right personal protective equipment for propane work
- Inspect a cylinder and transport and store it safely
- Respond to a propane emergency and apply emergency first aid
Pricing
One seat or the whole crew, priced fairly.
A single seat is $49.99 CAD. Buying one at a time, code ONTRACK10 takes 10 percent off at checkout. Training more than two or three people is cheaper through a free On-Track Safety corporate account, which also tracks every certificate and renewal date for you. Move the slider to see the difference.
- Free corporate account, no setup fee
- 20 percent off every course for the first three months
- Automatic certificate and expiry tracking for your whole team
Team pricing
What it costs to train your crew
Individual purchases
One seat at a time, list price
$249.95
Individually with code ONTRACK10
10% off, applied at checkout
$224.96
Through a free corporate account
20% off every course, first three months
$199.96
A corporate account saves you
$49.99
on 5 seats of Propane Handling and Exchange
No setup fee. The account also tracks every certificate and expiry date for you.
Certificate and format
How the course runs
Your certificate
Knowledge testing runs throughout the course and a mark of 80 percent earns the certificate; the course can be repeated twice if the pass mark is not met on the first attempt. On completion the worker prints a certificate of completion, consistent with the CSA B149.2 Propane Storage and Handling Code, valid for three years from the completion date.
- Fully online and self-paced - about 90 minutes of content
- Mobile-friendly - start on a laptop, finish on a phone
- Instant access as soon as the course is purchased
- Downloadable print materials to reference during and after the course
- Pass mark is 80 percent, with two retakes included
Why it matters for compliance
The CSA B149.2 Propane Storage and Handling Code governs how propane is handled, transported, and stored in Canada, and occupational health and safety legislation requires that workers handling propane are trained and competent. Propane Handling and Exchange provides the documented training record a COR auditor or a contractor pre-qualification platform looks for.
Common questions
Questions buyers ask
How much does the Propane Handling and Exchange course cost?
- The course is 49.99 CAD per seat. Use code ONTRACK10 at checkout for 10 percent off an individual purchase, or set up a free On-Track Safety corporate account for 20 percent off every course for the first three months when training a crew.
How long does the course take?
- The course is about 90 minutes of content and is fully self-paced, so a worker can complete it in one sitting or across a couple of shorter sessions without losing their place.
Does the Propane Handling and Exchange certificate expire?
- Yes. The certificate of completion is valid for three years from the completion date shown on it, after which the worker retakes the course to stay current.
Does this course cover exchanging forklift propane cylinders?
- Yes. The course covers the safe handling and exchange of both liquid and vapour withdrawal cylinders, the protective equipment to wear, and how to inspect a cylinder, which is exactly the work involved in exchanging a forklift propane cylinder.
What standard is the course built on?
- The certificate of completion is consistent with the CSA B149.2 Propane Storage and Handling Code, the Canadian code that governs how propane is stored and handled.
Get your team trained, on the record.
Enrol one person now, or set up a free corporate account and train the whole crew at 20 percent off with every certificate tracked for you.