CPCA Training and Certification Process
CPCA’s Petroleum Mechanic program combines home study, a review and certification exam, and supervised field experience. The path below shows the main steps toward certification.
Study at your own pace with a digital or printed workbook and online learning tools. After your course, register separately for a review and exam session. You can find current fees, locations, and announced sessions on the Home Study page.
Certificate Categories
Choose the category that matches the work you plan to do. PMH is the prerequisite for PM1, PM2, and PM3.
PMH · Petroleum Mechanic Helper
Entry-level pump maintenance, including replacing nozzles, hoses, filters, and belts, and containing and cleaning up spills and leaks.
PM1 · Service and Maintenance
Service and maintain petroleum equipment and systems, including pumps and dispensers. Practical experience: 1,000 supervised hours.
PM2 · Underground Installation
Install, remove, test, service, and maintain underground petroleum installations. Practical experience: 2,000 supervised hours.
PM3 · Aboveground Installation
Install, remove, test, service, and maintain aboveground petroleum installations. Practical experience: 500 supervised hours.
For detailed tasks and requirements, see the Trade Experience Log Book and CPCA Policies and Procedures.
Training and Application Options
Starting with CPCA training? Enrol in Home Study, complete the course and exam, document your supervised experience, and then use the Applications & Renewals page to apply for certification.
Already certified elsewhere? Some applicants with specified equivalent certification and relevant trade experience may qualify for the challenge process. CPCA reviews eligibility before arranging a challenge exam.
Questions?
Read the PM Training FAQs, call 1-866-360-6722, or email info@cpcaonline.com.