OQ NCCER Veriforce OQ Operator Qualified

NCCER OPERATOR When 49 CFR Part 192, Subpart N and 49 CFR Part 195, subpart G were voted into legislation in 1999, the American Petroleum Institute (API) joined forces with NCCER to create a pipeline program, which debuted in 2002. With the implementation of these Operator Qualification (OQ) regulations, many companies needed to ramp up training to ensure they had a qualified workforce that met government requirements. NCCER’s Pipeline training program has since evolved to meet high expectations from operators that OQ programs not only meet PHMSA’s standards but exceed them. NCCER’s modern OQ program incorporates advancements such as self-paced, online Covered Task training and real-time, digital submission of performance evaluations conducted in the field.