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California (CARB) EVR Compliance
Program Description
VST has developed and maintains the manufacturer training designed to train and certify Authorized Service Contractors (ASC's) for all of the VST Enhanced Vapor Recovery (EVR) products that are sold and installed in California.
Levels of Certification
Each of the VST products has an associated certification that goes with it. The table below shows the levels of certification; the associated products; the authorized tasks; and the required prerequisites for each level.
ASC Contractor Requirements:
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Level A
Re-cert every 2 years |
Level B
Re-cert every 2 years |
Level C
Re-cert every 2 years |
Level D
Re-cert every 2 years |
| Component |
Hanging Hardware |
Hanging Hardware
ECS Membrane Processor |
Hanging Hardware
ECS Membrane Processor |
Hanging
Hardware
GREEN
MACHINE™ |
Authorized
Tasks |
Functional Testing
Installation
Maintenance
& Repair |
Installation |
Installation
Functional Testing
Start-Up
Troubleshooting
Maintenance & Repair |
Installation
Functional Testing
Start-Up
Troubleshooting
Maintenance & Repair |
Training
Pre-
Requisites |
None |
VST Level A
Veeder-Root Installer Certification¹
or ATG Technician Certification²
or VR Vapor Products Certification³ |
VST Level A/B
Veeder-Root Vapor Products certification³ |
VST Level A
Veeder-Root Vapor Products certification³ |
NOTE:
Depending on local codes, in addition to the VST and Veeder-Root training, contractors may be required to take air- district training or ICC certification as an approved vapor-recovery installer.
Veeder-Root Installer Certification is a pre-requisite for ATG.
¹ Installer Certification – Installation (Level 1) Course in Veeder-Root UST Monitoring Systems
² ATG Technician Certification – Veeder-Root Startup & Service Technician (Level 2/3/4) in TLS-3XX UST Monitoring Systems (including Secondary Containment Vacuum Sensing – CA Only)”
³ Vapor Products Certification – Veeder-Root Vapor Products – In-Station Diagnostics – Carbon Canister Vapor Polisher – PMC – Wireless ISD/PMC |
Training Delivery
The table below shows the training delivery method for each of the certification levels:
| Certification Level |
Training Method |
Instructor |
| A |
On-Line |
NA |
| B |
Live classroom |
VST personnel |
| C |
Live classroom |
VST personnel |
| D |
Live classroom |
VST personnel |
How to Become a VST ASC:
LEVEL A
1. Go to the VST website: www.vsthose.com
2. Click the button that alternates saying “EVR” and “CARB.”
3. Click on the "ASC Training" button.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to register.
5. Follow the onscreen instructions to go through the training.
6. Follow the onscreen instructions to take the final test.
7. Follow the onscreen instruction to download your certificate
LEVELS B & C (Prerequisite: Level A)
1. Go to the VST website: www.vsthose.com
2. Click the button that alternates saying “EVR” and “CARB.”
3. Click on the "ASC Training" button.
4. There you will see a schedule for the Level B & C training.
5. Follow the registration instructions.
6. Attend the training.
7. Take and pass the final test.
8. VST will email your certification.
LEVEL D (Prerequisite: Level A)
1. Go to the VST website: www.vsthose.com
2. Click the button that alternates saying “EVR” and “CARB.”
3. Click on the "ASC Training" button.
4. There you will see a schedule for the Level D training.
5. Follow the registration instructions.
6. Attend the training.
7. Take and pass the final test.
8. VST will email your certification.
VST EVR ASC's on the VST Website
Newly certified and current VST ACS's are posted on the VST website
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