List of available exams and qualifications
| Fuel Type & Exam Code |
Exam Level | Name of Exam | Certification Qualifies Individual | Exam Available Online |
Exam Available In Person |
Class Associated with Exam | Class Offered Online |
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CNG |
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| 2 | Employee | Service Installation | To perform all CNG activities related to stationary CNG systems, including CNG containers, piping, and equipment. The Service and Installation examination does not authorize an individual to fill containers or operate a CNG transport. | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| 3 | Employee | Delivery Truck Driver | To operate a cargo tank, load and unload CNG and connect and disconnect transfer hoses and operate a cylinder delivery unit. | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| 5 | Employee | Cylinder Filling Technician | To inspect, fill, disconnect and connect CNG cylinders. | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| 1-M | Management | Container Assembly & Repair | To be a company representative or operation supervisor for an active Category 1 (ASME/DOT) and Category 1A (ASME) Container Assembly & Repair License. The Category1 examination qualifies an individual to assemble, repair, test, sell, install, and subframe ASME and DOT containers. | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| 1A | Management | ASME Container Assembly & Repair | To be a company representative or operation supervisor for an active Category 1A (ASME) Container Assembly & Repair License. The Category 1A examination qualifies an individual to assemble, repair, test, sell, install, and subframe ASME containers. | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| 1B | Management | DOT Container Assembly & Repair | To be a company representative or operation supervisor for an active Category 1B (DOT) Container Assembly & Repair License. The Category 1B examination qualifies an individual to assemble, repair, test, sell, install, and subframe DOT containers. | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| 2 | Management | General Installers & Repairman | to be a company representative or operation supervisor for an active Category (2) license for general installers and repairmen authorizes the sale, installation, service, or repair of CNG systems, including cylinders. | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| 3 | Management | Retail & Wholesale Dealer | To be a company representative or operation supervisor for an active Category 3 (Retail & Wholesale Dealer) License. The Category 3 examination qualifies an individual to sell, store, transport for delivery and dispense CNG for use other than by an ultimate consumer, and to sell, install, service, and repair CNG systems as described in Category 2 and 5 examinations. | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| 4 | Management | Testing Laboratories | To be a company representative or operation supervisor for an active Category 4 (Testing Laboratories) License. The Category 4 examination qualifies an individual to test CNG cylinders. | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| 5 | Management | Service Station Cylinder Exchange | To be a company representative or operation supervisor for an active Category 5(Service Stations or Cylinder Exchange Dealership) License. The Category 5 examination qualifies an individual to operate a CNG service station, including filling CNG cylinders, or operate a cylinder exchange dealership, including filling CNG cylinders, selling CNG in cylinders, selling CNG cylinders, and replacing cylinder valves. | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Fuel Type & Exam Code | Exam Level | Name of Exam | Certification Qualifies Individual | Exam Available Online | Exam Available in Person | Class Associated with Exam | Class Offered online |
LNG |
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| 25 | Employee | Transport Truck Driver | Transport Truck Driver performing specific activities related to operating an LNG transport, including loading, and unloading and connect and disconnect transfer hoses. This certification does not authorize an individual to install or repair transport systems | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| 30 | Employee | Service & Installation | Sales and Service Installation Technician performing specific activities related to sell, repair, service and installation of stationary containers and LNG System | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| 35 | Employee | Delivery Truck Driver | Operate a transport, load and unload LNG and connect and disconnect transfer hoses, and to perform all activities related to stationary LNG systems, including LNG containers, piping and equipment. | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| 40 | Employee | Motor Mobile Fuel Filler | Install inspect and fill motor or mobile fuel containers on vehicles, including recreational vehicles, cars, trucks, and buses. The Motor/Mobile Fuel Dispensing examination does not authorize an individual to fill stationary LNG containers. | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| 45 | Employee | Engine Fuel | Install LNG motor fuel containers, and LNG motor fuel systems and replace container valves on motorized vehicles licensed to operate on public roadways. The Engine Fuel examination does not authorize an individual to fill LNG motor fuel containers. | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| 15 | Management | Container Manufacturer and/or Fabricator | To be a company representative or operation supervisor for an active Category 15 (Container Assembly and Repair) License. Category 15 examination qualifies an individual to assemble, repair, install, test, and sell LNG containers, including LNG motor or mobile fuel containers and systems, and to repair transport and transfer systems for use in Texas. | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| 20 | Management | Transport Outfitter | To be a company representative or operation supervisor for an active Category 20 (Transport Outfitter) License. The Category 20 examination qualifies an individual to subframe, test, and sell LNG transport containers, test LNG storage containers, install, test, and sell LNG motor or mobile fuel containers and systems, and install and repair transport systems and motor or mobile fuel systems for use in Texas | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| 25 | Management | Carrier | To be a company representative or operation supervisor for an active Category 25 (Carrier) License. Category 25 examination qualifies an individual to transport LNG by transport, including the loading and unloading of LNG. | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| 30 | Management | General Installation & Repair | To be a company representative or operation supervisor for an active Category 30 (General Installer and Repairmen) License. Category 30 examination qualifies an individual to sell, repair, service, and install stationary containers and LNG systems | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| 35 | Management | Retail & Wholesale Dealer | To be a company representative or operation supervisor for an active Category 35 (Retail & Wholesale Dealer) License. Category 35 examination qualifies an individual to store, sell, transport, and distribute LNG and all other activities included in this section except manufacture, fabrication, assembly, repair, subframing, and testing of LNG containers, | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| 40 | Management | General Public Dispensing Station | To be a company representative or operation supervisor for an active Category 40 (General Public Dispensing Station) License. Category 40 examination qualifies an individual to store, sell, and dispense LNG into motor- and mobile fuel containers | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| 45 | Management | Motor-Mobile Fuel Installation | To be a company representative or operation supervisor for an active Category 45 (Engine & Mobile Fuel) License. Category 45 qualifies an individual to sell and install LNG motor or mobile fuel containers, and sell, repair, and install LNG motor or mobile fuel systems | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Fuel Type & Exam Code | Exam Level | Name of Exam | Certification Qualifies Individual | Exam Available Online | Exam Available in Person | Class Associated with Exam | Class Offered online |
LPG |
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| A-3 | Employee | * Bobtail Driver | The Bobtail examination qualifies an individual to operate a bobtail, to perform all of the LP-gas activities authorized by the Transport Driver, DOT Cylinder Filling, and Motor/Mobile Fuel examinations, and to perform leak checks and pressure tests, light appliances, and adjust regulators and thermocouples. The Bobtail examination does not authorize an individual to connect or disconnect containers, except when performing a pressure test or removing a container from service. | Yes | Yes | 2.3 | Yes |
| B-3 | Employee | * Service & Installation | The Service and Installation examination qualifies an individual to perform all LP-gas activities related to stationary LP-gas systems, including LP-gas containers and appliances. The Service and Installation examination does not authorize an individual to fill containers or operate an LP-gas transport. | Yes | Yes | 3.2 | Yes |
| C-3 | Employee | Transport Driver | The Transport Driver examination qualifies an individual to operate an LP-gas transport equipped with a container of more than 5,000 gallons water capacity, to load and unload LP-gas, and connect and disconnect transfer hoses. The Transport Driver examination does not authorize an individual to operate a bobtail or to install or repair transport systems. | Yes | Yes | NO | No |
| S-3 | Employee | Transport Driver (Spanish) | The Transport Driver examination qualifies an individual to operate an LP-gas transport equipped with a container of more than 5,000 gallons water capacity, to load and unload LP-gas, and connect and disconnect transfer hoses. The Transport Driver examination does not authorize an individual to operate a bobtail or to install or repair transport systems. | NO | Yes | No | No |
| D-N3 | Employee | Non-Road Engine Fuel Technician | The Non-Road Engine Fuel Technician qualifies an individual to perform specific activities including the installation of LP-Gas motor or mobile fuel systems, for a Category E (Retail/Wholesale Dealer) or a Category L-2 (NON road Engine Fuel Companies) | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| D-O3 | Employee | On Road Engine Fuel Technician | The On-Road Engine Fuel Technician qualifies an individual to perform specific activities including the installation of LP-Gas motor or mobile fuel systems, for a Category E (Retail/Wholesale Dealer) or a Category L-1 (On road Engine Fuel Companies). | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| D-3M | Employee | Engine Fuel Technician | The Engine Fuel Technician qualifies an individual to install LP-Gas motor or mobile fuel systems, for a Category E (Retail/Wholesale Dealer) or a Category L-3 (Mobile Fuel- Engine Fuel Companies). | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| E-3 | Employee | * DOT Cylinder Filler | The DOT Cylinder Filling examination qualifies an individual to inspect, requalify, fill, disconnect and connect cylinders, including industrial truck cylinders, and to exchange cylinder valves. The DOT Cylinder Filling examination does not authorize an individual to fill ASME motor or mobile fuel containers. | Yes | Yes | 2.1 | Yes |
| E-3S | Employee | * DOT Cylinder Filler (Spanish) | The DOT Cylinder Filling examination qualifies an individual to inspect, requalify, fill, disconnect and connect cylinders, including industrial truck cylinders, and to exchange cylinder valves. The DOT Cylinder Filling examination does not authorize an individual to fill ASME motor or mobile fuel containers. | NO | Yes | 2.1 | Yes |
| F-3 | Employee | * Motor/Mobile Fuel Filler | The Motor/Mobile Fuel (Fuel Dispenser) examination qualifies an individual to inspect and fill motor or mobile fuel containers on vehicles, including recreational vehicles, cars, trucks, and buses. The Motor/Mobile Fuel (Fuel Dispenser) examination does not authorize an individual to fill LP-gas cylinders or ASME stationary containers. | Yes | Yes | 2.1 | Yes |
| F-3 S | Employee | * Motor/Mobile Fuel Filler (Spanish) | The Motor/Mobile Fuel (Fuel Dispenser) examination qualifies an individual to inspect and fill motor or mobile fuel containers on vehicles, including recreational vehicles, cars, trucks, and buses. The Motor/Mobile Fuel (Fuel Dispenser) examination does not authorize an individual to fill LP-gas cylinders or ASME stationary containers. | NO | Yes | 2.1 | Yes |
| G-3 | Employee | * Recreational Vehicle Technician | The Recreational Vehicle Technician examination qualifies an individual to install LP-gas motor or mobile fuel containers, including cylinders, and to install and repair LP-gas systems and appliances on recreational vehicles. The Recreational Vehicle Technician examination does not authorize an individual to fill LP-gas containers. | Yes | Yes | 3.8 | Yes |
| I-3 | Employee | * Appliance Service & Installation Tech. | The Appliance Service and Installation Technician examination qualifies an individual to perform all LPgas activities related to appliances, including installing, repairing and converting appliances, installing and repairing connectors from the appliance gas stop through the venting system, and to perform leak checks on the new or repaired portion of an LP-gas system. The Appliance Service and Installation Technician examination does not authorize an individual to install a container, install or repair piping upstream of and including the appliance gas stop, or to install, repair or adjust regulators. | Yes | Yes | 3.3 | Yes |
| A | Management | ASME/DOT Container Manufacturer | The Category A examination qualifies an individual to assemble, repair, install, subframe, test, and sell both ASME and DOT containers and cylinders, including motor or mobile fuel containers and systems, and to repair and install transport and transfer systems. | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| A-1 | Management | ASME Container Manufacturer | The Category A-1 examination qualifies an individual to assemble, repair, install, test, and sell ASME containers, including motor or mobile fuel containers and systems, and to repair and install transport and transfer systems. | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| A-2 | Management | DOT Container Manufacturer | The Category A-2 examination qualifies an individual to assemble, repair, install, subframe, test, and sell DOT cylinders. | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| B | Management | Transport Outfitter | The Category B examination qualifies an individual to subframe, test, and sell transport containers; test LPgas storage containers; install, test, and sell LP-gas motor or mobile fuel containers and systems; and install and repair transport systems and motor or mobile fuel systems. |
Yes | Yes | No | No |
| C | Management | Common Carrier | The Category B examination qualifies an individual to subframe, test, and sell transport containers; test LPgas storage containers; install, test, and sell LP-gas motor or mobile fuel containers and systems; and install and repair transport systems and motor or mobile fuel systems. | Yes | Yes | No | NO |
| D | Management | * General Installer & Repairment | The Category D examination qualifies an individual to sell, service, and install containers, and to service, install, and repair piping and appliances, excluding motor fuel containers, motor fuel systems, recreational vehicle containers, or recreational vehicle systems. | Yes | Yes | 3.2 | Yes |
| E | Management | * Retail & Wholesale Dealer | The Category E examination qualifies an individual to store, sell, transport and distribute LP-gas and perform all other categories of licensed activities except the manufacture, fabrication, assembly, repair, subframing, and testing of LP-gas containers and the sale and installation of LP-gas motor or mobile fuel systems rated at more than 25 horsepower | NO | Yes | Category E | Yes |
| F | Management | * Cylinder Filling Facility | The Category F examination qualifies an individual to operate a cylinder-filling facility, including cylinder filling, the sale of LP-gas in cylinders, and the replacement of cylinder valves | NO | Yes | FGIJ | NO |
| G | Management | * Motor/Mobile Fuel Service Station | The Category G examination qualifies an individual to operate an LP-gas dispensing station to fill ASME motor or mobile fuel containers. | NO | Yes | FGIJ | NO |
| H | Management | Cylinder Transport | The Category H examination qualifies an individual to transport and sell LP-gas in cylinders. | Yes | Yes | No | NO |
| I | Management | * Cylinder Filling & Service Station | The Category I examination qualifies an individual to operate a service station as set out in Category F and G. (L) The Category J examination qualifies an individual to operate a service station as set out in C | NO | Yes | FGIJ | NO |
| J | Management | * Cylinder Filling, Service Station & Transport | The Category J examination qualifies an individual to operate a service station as set out in Category I, transport cylinders as set out in Category H and install and connect DOT cylinders. |
NO | Yes | FGIJ | NO |
| L10 | Management | On Road Engine Fuel Technician | The Category L 10 Engine Fuel (On-Road) qualifies an individual to install LP-gas motor fuel containers, cylinders, and LP-gas motor fuel systems and the replacement of container valves on motorized vehicles licensed to operate on public roadways. | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| L1N | Management | Non-Road Engine Fuel | The Category L1N examination qualifies an individual to install LP-gas motor fuel containers, cylinders, and LP-gas motor fuel systems and the replacement of container valves on non-road vehicles such as industrial forklift trucks and lawnmowers. | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| L1M | Management | Mobile Engine Fuel | The Category L1M 1M Mobile Engine (Mobile-Engine) qualifies an individual to install LP-gas motor engine containers, cylinders, and LP-gas motor engine systems and the replacement of container valves mobile motorized vehicles licensed to operate mobile public roadways. | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| M | Management | * Recreational Vehicle Installer and Repair | The Category L1M examination qualifies an individual to install LP-gas mobile fuel containers, cylinders, and LP-gas mobile fuel systems, and the replacement of container valves on mobile fuel equipment, such as trailers, catering trucks, mobile kitchens, tar kettles, hot oil units, auxiliary engines and similar equipment. | Yes | Yes | 3.8 | Yes |
| N | Management | Manufactured Housing | The Category N examination qualifies an individual to service and install containers that supply fuel to manufactured housing, and to install, repair, and service appliances and piping systems for manufactured housing. | NO | Yes | No | NO |
| O | Management | Testing Laboratories | The Category O examination qualifies an individual to test LP-gas containers, motor or mobile fuel systems, transfer systems, and transport systems to determine the safety of the containers or systems for LP-gas service, including the necessary installation, disconnection, reconnection, testing, and repair of LP-gas motor fuel systems or mobile fuel systems, transfer systems, and transport systems involved in the testing of containers. | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| P | Management | Portable Cylinder Exchange | The Category P examination qualifies an individual to operate a portable cylinder exchange service where LP-gas is sold in portable cylinders whose LP-gas capacity does not exceed 21 pounds, where the portable cylinders are not filled on site, and where no other LP-gas activity requiring a license is conducted. | NO | Yes | No | No |