BS EN 16652-2-2019 PDF

Full title and description

STB BS EN 16652-2:2019 — LPG equipment and accessories. Automotive LPG vehicles workshops. Part 2: Personnel competence and training. This document specifies competence profiles, training and assessment requirements for personnel who install, repair and maintain automotive LPG systems in workshops covered by EN 16652‑1.

Abstract

EN 16652‑2:2019 defines minimum skills, knowledge and abilities for two primary workshop roles (Operators and Technicians), sets out training topics and course requirements, and describes assessment, record‑keeping and validity requirements for competence certification in automotive LPG workshops. The standard excludes car‑manufacturer authorised network personnel acting within manufacturer training/authorization.

General information

• Status: Current / Active (adopted as a national standard in several CEN member bodies).
• Publication date: 09 July 2019.
• Publisher: European Committee for Standardization (CEN); published nationally by BSI as BS EN 16652‑2:2019.
• ICS / categories: 43.060.40 (Fuel systems) and 43.180 (Diagnostic, maintenance and test equipment).
• Edition / version: 2019 (EN 16652‑2:2019).
• Number of pages: 22 pages.

Scope

This part of EN 16652 establishes competence profiles and assessment procedures for persons carrying out installation, maintenance and repair of automotive LPG systems in workshops covered by EN 16652‑1. It specifies the division of responsibilities between Operators and Technicians, training course content and practical/theoretical requirements, assessment fairness and record validity. It does not apply to car‑manufacturer network repairers performing work under manufacturer training/authorization.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of competence profiles: Operators and Technicians with distinct roles and responsibilities.
• Minimum skills, abilities and knowledge tables for each role (including diagnostic tool use, leak testing, fuel supply checks and safe working practices).
• Requirements for theoretical and practical training courses and recommended training topics.
• Assessment procedures covering fairness, record keeping and validity periods for competence certificates.
• Annex with suggested detailed training topics for Operators and Technicians.

Typical use and users

Adopted by workshop managers, training organisations, certification bodies, safety managers and regulators involved with automotive LPG vehicle installation and maintenance. Useful for companies creating training programs, performing internal assessments, or seeking to align staff competence with recognized European practice.

Related standards

Part of the EN 16652 series; the primary related document is EN 16652‑1 (Part 1: Working areas and procedures), which covers workshop layout, working areas and safety procedures for LPG vehicles. Other national adoptions and translations exist across CEN member bodies.

Keywords

LPG, automotive LPG, workshops, personnel competence, training, assessment, Operators, Technicians, leak testing, fuel systems, EN 16652.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: EN 16652‑2:2019 is a European standard that specifies competence profiles, training requirements and assessment procedures for personnel who install, repair and maintain automotive LPG systems in workshops.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the minimum skills, knowledge and abilities for Operators and Technicians, training course requirements (theoretical and practical), assessment methods, record keeping and the validity of competence assessments. It excludes manufacturer‑authorised network repairers acting under their own manufacturer training/authorization.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Workshop owners and managers, LPG system installers and technicians, training providers, certification bodies and national standards bodies or regulators.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: EN 16652‑2:2019 was published on 09 July 2019 and is recorded as a current/adopted European standard; national adoptions remain in force unless a national body announces a revision or withdrawal. Check your national standards body for the latest national status.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 2 of the EN 16652 series. Part 1 addresses working areas and procedures for automotive LPG workshops (EN 16652‑1:2016). The series is maintained by CEN/TC 286 (Liquefied petroleum gas equipment and accessories).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: LPG, automotive LPG, workshops, competence, training, assessment, Operators, Technicians, fuel systems.