# Underground storage tanks sweep training and certification

**URL:** <https://forum.nachi.org/t/underground-storage-tanks-sweep-training-and-certification/172061>\
**Category:** Misc. Discussion\
**Created:** [September 24, 2020, 8:40pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/underground-storage-tanks-sweep-training-and-certification/172061 "2020-09-24T20:40:15Z")\
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**Author:** ![mgneaidy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/mgneaidy/32/212191_2.png) [@mgneaidy](https://forum.nachi.org/u/mgneaidy)\
**Post date:** [September 24, 2020, 8:40pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/underground-storage-tanks-sweep-training-and-certification/172061/1 "2020-09-24T20:40:15Z")

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Hi, Is there any known programs that provide training and certification for UST sweeps using metal detectors such as Fisher Tw6 2-box or Schonsted magnetic locator?

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**Author:** ![jjonas](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jjonas/32/301755_2.png) [@jjonas](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jjonas)\
**Post date:** [September 24, 2020, 9:38pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/underground-storage-tanks-sweep-training-and-certification/172061/2 "2020-09-24T21:38:37Z")

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> [@mgneaidy](#):
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> Fisher Tw6 2-box

[![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/3X/5/b/5b0f2ef58a42d6646b9a1b81bd075f908309e1a8.jpeg "Fisher TW6 Training Video") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikZF_RmByTg)

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**Author:** ![mgneaidy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/mgneaidy/32/212191_2.png) [@mgneaidy](https://forum.nachi.org/u/mgneaidy)\
**Post date:** [September 24, 2020, 10:39pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/underground-storage-tanks-sweep-training-and-certification/172061/3 "2020-09-24T22:39:26Z")

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Thanks Jeff… I watched this video already. I was hoping to find more of a Hands-on training course geared specifically towards UST scans If even such course exists. I searched everywhere online and had no luck!

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**Author:** ![ryoung7](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/ryoung7/32/188798_2.png) [@ryoung7](https://forum.nachi.org/u/ryoung7)\
**Post date:** [September 27, 2020, 7:59am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/underground-storage-tanks-sweep-training-and-certification/172061/4 "2020-09-27T07:59:38Z")

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> [@mgneaidy](#):
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> Hands-on training course

imf [Training manual](https://www.ifm.com/obj/s100e.pdf).  
May I ask why?  
Refer this type of inspection to licensed/certified professionals, only when declared.

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**Author:** ![mgneaidy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/mgneaidy/32/212191_2.png) [@mgneaidy](https://forum.nachi.org/u/mgneaidy)\
**Post date:** [October 10, 2020, 11:51am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/underground-storage-tanks-sweep-training-and-certification/172061/5 "2020-10-10T11:51:32Z")

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Sorry Rob… Just seeing your reply now! I’m aware that it’s not a requirement to be licensed/ certified to perform tank sweeps.  
It’s just that I find field training to be more educational & a certification would’ve been a bonus. A fellow inspector was nice enough to let me shadow him in the field already. Thanks for the info anyway.