Minnetonka, MN (PRWeb) February 20, 2007 -- Midwest Energy Association (MEA) announces that the APGA Security and Integrity Foundation (SIF) has licensed MEA online Operator Qualification (OQ) training materials. Small operators, having smaller budgets then their larger counterparts, must provide training resulting in the same highly skilled and productive workforce. SIF focuses on providing these small operators with the highest quality education and training at the lowest possible cost.
Small operators can now use MEA materials at www.EnergyU.org, to facilitate compliance with DOT OQ requirements, because of the SIF and MEA license agreement. Small operators are also granted access to MEA's OQNR web-based record-keeping system and the ability to post OQ qualification results to the web. EnergyU.org provides an extensive and growing library of self-paced learning modules with industry approved content. Learning modules are available any time, anywhere, as long as users have an internet connection.
EnerguU.org provides a complete eLearning system with best practices and learning modules:
• Part 192 - Natural Gas
• OSHA
To learn more about EnergyU.org, contact Patrick Van Beek at (952) 832-9915 x107.
To learn more about the SIF small operator training, contact Gerry Lee at (417) 766-2818.
Midwest Energy Association (MEA) is in its second century of service to the Gas, Electric, and Liquids distribution industry. Its problem solving round-tables, learning conferences, on-line learning and web communications services are relied on by over 750 member organizations and customer companies in all 50 states. MEA is headquartered in Minneapolis.
The APGA Security and Integrity Foundation (SIF) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. The American Public Gas Association (APGA), created the SIF in 2004. The SIF is dedicated to promoting the security and operational integrity and safety of small natural gas distribution and utilization facilities. The SIF focuses its resources on enhancing the abilities of gas utility operators to prevent, mitigate and repair damage to the nation's small gas distribution infrastructure.
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