PARIS – The Corporate and Community Services Department at Central Maine Community College will offer a course for propane and natural gas technicians from July 27 through Aug. 20 at the Western Maine Community College Center, South Paris.

The certified employee training program is a formal structure for training, testing and documentation to assure that workers in the propane industry have the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work safely and effectively. The three-part program includes basic principles and practices, appliance installation and appliance service.

The cost is $1,295 and includes all books, materials and the cost of the state licensing exam, which will be administered upon completion of the program. The classes will meet from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

The courses will be taught by Tony Leclair, who is licensed by the Maine Propane and Natural Gas Board.

For more information or to register, contact Central Maine Community College Corporate and Community Services Department at 755-5280 or 1-800-891-2002, ext. 280, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.cmcc.edu/training.