Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Training

Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan Training - An Overview

Over 14,000 reported oil spills are reported in the U.S. every year, destroying wildlife, ecosystems, and communities relying on clean water. The Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Rule, mandated by the U.S. EPA, aims to keep oil discharges out of navigable waters. Our online SPCC training course offers a clear, practical overview of compliance requirements for employees involved in oil storage, transfer, equipment maintenance, or spill response. It helps you identify high-risk areas, maintain secondary containment and take quick action when something goes wrong. You’ll get tools and strategies to prepare a compliant SPCC Plan and understand how to update and maintain it!

Course Curriculum

Our SPCC training curriculum breaks down complex federal regulations into clear, actionable lessons that stick with you long after completion. Each unit builds practical knowledge through real-world scenarios that mirror the challenges you'll face on the job.

Unit 1: SPCC Regulation Basics

Understand the background and intent of SPCC regulations and how they safeguard American waterways. Learn about specific thresholds that initiate compliance requirements and acknowledge your legal obligations under EPA guidelines.

Unit 2: Oil Types and Sources

Differentiate various types of oil, such as petroleum oils, vegetable oils, animal fats and synthetic oils. Gain insights about potential spill sources in your facility, like storage tanks, containers, equipment and vehicle fueling stations that need special focus.

Unit 3: SPCC Plan Components

Learn how to examine the necessary components of a successful SPCC plan, such as facility sketches, predictions of oil discharge, and measures to prevent discharge. Learn how to differentiate between self-certified and professionally designed plans depending on storage capacity.

Unit 4: Spill Prevention Best Practices

Master the prevention methods like secondary containment systems, visual observation and integrity testing. Understand particular procedures for loading/off-loading areas, drums and refuelers that limit spill hazards.

Unit 5: Techniques for Spill Control

Discover how to use immediate control actions in response to spills with containment booms, absorbents, and drainage controls. Learn to perform proper notification procedures for a quick response from internal units and external agencies.

Unit 6: Implementation of Countermeasures

Master your facility's countermeasure protocols, such as deployment of response equipment and activation of the spill team. Understand how to conduct initial site evaluations to identify proper cleanup options, considering the type of spill, location and volume.

Unit 7: Documentation and Reporting

Learn how to finalize necessary documentation such as discharge reports, cleanup confirmation, and corrective action plans. Keep precise records of spill accidents, response action, and preventative maintenance that meet EPA standards.

Unit 8: SPCC Training Requirements

Identify distinct training requirements for oil-handling staff compared to general awareness training. Learn to create continuing education calendars that maintain your staff's knowledge aligned with changing regulations and best practices.

Benefits of the Course

Effective spill prevention, control, and countermeasure plan training ensures compliance with federal regulations for facilities storing more than 1,320 gallons aboveground or 42,000 gallons underground. It equips staff to prevent, control and respond to oil spills efficiently, reducing environmental and financial risks. Learn how investing in quality SPCC training changes both your operation and your bottom line.

Avoid EPA Penalties

EPA fines for SPCC noncompliance average $1,000 per violation. Correct training eliminates your risk of noncompliant procedures, significantly cutting your risk for expensive enforcement measures that can sidetrack your business.

Protect Business Reputation

Oil spills create instant bad press that can ruin your company's reputation forever. A well-trained staff can avoid high-risk errors, allowing you to enjoy the good community relations and customer confidence that fuel business success instead of being tomorrow's environmental cautionary tale.

Lower Insurance Costs

Insurance companies provide substantial premium discounts for certified SPCC training facilities. Savings quickly pay for training while giving financial protection against potential liability claims that can destroy unprepared operations.

Efficient Operations

SPCC-trained staff build streamlined systems for oil management that minimize waste, avoid product loss and increase operational efficiency. You will learn inventory management skills that maximize oil usage with minimal environmental risks and costs.

Why Choose LearnTastic as Your SPCC Training Partner

With expanding EPA enforcement and fines at all-time highs, selecting the best SPCC training partner is more important than ever. LearnTastic has educated more than 1900 oil-handling professionals across the country with a 98% employer and regulator acceptance rate. Our course materials remain updated in real time with the most current EPA interpretations and enforcement priorities.

Industry-Recognized Certification

Our certification is recognized by leading regulatory agencies and insurance companies in all 50 states. At completion, you'll be awarded a verifiable digital credential that meets EPA training documentation standards and shows your dedication to environmental protection.

Continuing Education Credits

Receive 0.04 CE credits that keep you current while developing essential environmental compliance knowledge. Our IACET accreditation guarantees your training investment counts toward future certification requirements in various industries.

Mobile-Friendly Learning

Train at your convenience through our adaptive platform accessible on any device. Study anywhere, during breaks, between shifts, or at home, without interrupting your work schedule or productivity.

Lifetime Access to Updates

Environmental regulations change daily. Your enrollment grants you permanent access to course revisions, keeping your knowledge current with new EPA requirements and enforcement priorities.

Immediate Implementation Tools

Get downloadable checklists, inspection forms and response guides you can use immediately at your facility following training. These hands-on tools translate learning into action, making it easier to achieve immediate compliance gains.

Who Should Enroll for This Training

Oil spills affect all of us,  from frontline staff to corporate leadership. Protect your career, business, and your community by signing up today. Our spill prevention control and countermeasure plan training is tailored for anyone who handles or works near oil storage and handling plants, including: 

• Oil handling and transfer staff

• Facility administrators and supervisors

• Environmental compliance officials

• Maintenance technicians and engineers

• Safety professionals and coordinators

• Emergency response team members

• Storage tank operators and inspectors

• Loading/unloading area personnel

• Environmental health and safety managers

• Plant operations staff

• New hires at SPCC-regulated facilities

• Contractors working at oil storage facilities

Regulatory Boards

Our SPCC training program is designed to align with the EPA regulation 40 CFR Part 112 fully: Oil Pollution Prevention. It covers all key requirements to help your facility maintain compliance, avoid costly violations, and protect surrounding water sources from oil contamination. By completing this course, you ensure that your team understands and meets the federal standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, giving you both legal confidence and operational peace of mind.