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WING 1103: CNG Technician Training

EFFECTIVE DATE DEPARTMENT

January 2021 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)

DESCRIPTION

This training provides students with the essential theoretical knowledge related to the natural gas for vehicles
installation code B109-14. The course will prepare students to write the Vehicle Conversion (CNG – Compressed
Natural Gas) certificate of qualification licensing examination administered by Technical Safety BC (TSBC). In
addition to theoretical knowledge, students will inspect, diagnose, service, and repair natural gas (CNG) powered
vehicles. A training manual is included in the course. For details about the Technical Safety BC licensing
examination's eligibility, scheduling, booking, please visit: https://www.technicalsafetybc.ca/certification/gas/vehicle-
conversion-cng All registrants who wish to complete the licensing certification are advised to check the
qualifications (prerequisites) to write the exam directly with TSBC. Applicants must book their own exam outside of
this training course. This course is recognized as acceptable training for the pressure fuels endorsement on a
commercial vehicle inspectors license.

CREDITS YEAR OF STUDY

0.0 Continuing Professional Development

PREREQUISITES

See TSBC licencing exam eligibility on the following webpage:

https://www.technicalsafetybc.ca/certification/gas/vehicle-conversion-cng

COREQUISITES

None

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Describe CNG fuel systems and properties of natural gas.

Use the B109-14 - Natural Gas For Vehicles Installation code.
 Describe CNG fuel storage containers, container mounting, and container ventilation.
Remove and install CNG fuel containers and fuel system components.
Describe CNG fuel system component requirements, CNG vehicle inspection, testing and decaling
requirements.
Describe CNG vehicle service, collision repair and fuel container retesting.
Service CNG fuel system components.
Review operation of CNG fuel system components.

Describe CNG engine subsystems and diagnostic equipment for CNG vehicles.
Diagnose and repair simulated CNG fuel system faults.

PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT & RECOGNITION (PLAR)

None

HOURS

Lecture: 12
Lab: 12

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES

GRADING SYSTEM PASSING GRADE

Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory 'S' based on 100% attendance.

EVALUATION PLAN

None

COURSE TOPICS

Properties of Natural Gas

CNG Fuel Systems Overview & Industry Standards

CNG Fuel System Component Requirements

Natural Gas for Vehicles Installation Code

CNG fuel storage containers, Container Mounting and Ventilation

CNG Vehicle Decaling, Manuals and Leak Testing

 CNG vehicle service, collision repair and fuel container retesting

CNG engines systems and diagnostic equipment

LEARNING RESOURCES

None

Notes:

Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on
the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/ .
To find out how this course transfers, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.

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