Petro Classroom’s Preparation Course for ICC UST Installation and Retrofitting Exam (U1) is an online course that consists of twelve chapters complete with all the topics you will need to know to pass the ICC Exam and or state exam with confidence. Once you complete the course, there will be a final exam that you can take to practice for the real exam.

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Note: Although this training course emulates the information and structure for the ICC exam, it is also a great course for contractors/tank workers that:

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• are required to take state certification exams

• need a refresher for certification renewal

• are tank worker trainees

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The course chapters include:

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Chapter 1: Introduction

This chapter provides you with an overview of what the ICC UST Installation and Retrofitting Exam (U1)is all about and all the resources you will need to take the ICC Exam, including where to locate all state and federal regulations.

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Chapter 2: Site Preparation & Pre-Installation Testing

In this chapter we will discuss preparing the site for the installation activities and pre-installation testing.  15% of the questions in the ICC exam will be on the material in this section.

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Chapter 3: Materials

In this chapter we will discuss the materials used in the installation of the UST systems. 8% of the questions on the ICC exam will be on the material in this section.

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Chapter 4: Excavation, Bedding and Backfill

In this chapter we will discuss excavation of the UST pit, the appropriate considerations for the bedding the tank will lie on and backfilling around the new tank.

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Chapter 5: Placement Equipment

In this chapter we will discuss correct installation and placement of tank anchors, tank fill lines, devices, connections, automatic leak detection systems, observation wells, and product and vent piping.  21% of the questions on the ICC exam will be on the material in this section.

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Chapter 6: Overfill Prevention and Secondary Containment

In this chapter we will discuss tank overfill protection and secondary containment requirements. 

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Chapter 7: Vapor Recovery Systems

In this chapter we will discuss Stage I and Stage II Vapor Recovery Systems. 

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Chapter 8: Tank Decommissioning and Cleaning

While this course is designed for UST installation, you may be present during or be asked to assist in tank decommissioning and tank cleaning prior to beginning tank installation.  This chapter provides a brief discussion of the methods utilized and hazards to be aware of during these activities. The material in this section comprises 2% of the test questions.

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Chapter 9: Cathodic Protection

In this chapter we will discuss cathodic protections requirements to protect buried metallic components from corrosion. 5% of the questions on the ICC exam will be on the material in this section.

 

Chapter 10: Test Methods and Testing Requirements

In this chapter we will discuss test methods and testing requirements to achieve the requirement to complete the required monthly leak detection for tanks and lines.  The material in this section comprises 6% of the test questions.

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Chapter 11: Health and Safety

In this chapter will discuss the health and safety measures that need to be taken during the installation of an underground tank system. 15% of the questions on the ICC exam will be on the material in this section.

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Chapter 12: Taking the ICC Exam

This chapter provides you with information on what will be covered when you take the ICC UST Installation and Retrofitting Exam (U1) along with strategies to help you pass the exam.

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There will be quizzes interspersed throughout each chapter.  You will be able to review each quiz to determine what you answered correctly or incorrectly.  

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There is also a final practice exam that will emulate what it is like to take the real exam.

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Upon successful completion of the course, a “Certificate of Completion” will be issued as a downloadable PDF document.

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Note: Petro Classroom's ICC Preparation Course is an excellent training tool. However, passing the exam requires the student to obtain and study the reference materials as well. Petro Classroom cannot guarantee a student passes the ICC exam, therefore the course is non-refundable.