Level 1: NGV Essentials and Safety Practices
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With a focus on safety, this course teaches technicians and support team members the fundamentals of working with natural gas as a vehicle fuel and both CNG and LNG fuel systems.
Natural gas behaves differently than gasoline or diesel fuels, and on CNG vehicles, portions of the fuel system operate at extremely high pressures (3,600 psi). LNG vehicles use cryogenic (-260 degrees Fahrenheit) fuel systems. While both types of fuel systems are very safe, they require unique components and special safety procedures for all levels of routine maintenance, diagnostics and repair.
Available in instructor led or e-learning formats, this Level 1 course is a must for all technicians and support teams performing routine maintenance, inspection, diagnostics and repair of natural gas vehicles. It is also a prerequisite for technicians who will take NGVi’s CNG Fuel System Inspector Training or NGV Heavy-Duty Maintenance and Diagnostics Training.
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This course is available either by public enrollment or in-house training.
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To make training more accessible and convenient for busy fleets, NGVi offers our web-based NGV Essentials and Safety Practices E-Learning. Receive the same quality training as our live instruction, but on your time and at your own pace. |
- Technicians who will perform basic preventative maintenance on natural gas vehicles (oil changes, tire rotations, etc.)
- Technicians who will perform mandated CNG fuel system inspections
- Technicians who will perform NGV diagnostics and repair procedures
- All employees involved in NGV fleet operations
- Fleet or dealer service managers and supervisors
- Corporate/agency safety managers
- Risk management staff
Educators:
Note: Instructional staff members of colleges, universities, private training organizations, fleets, dealers or manufacturers, are not candidates for this course. For more information, contact us at 800-510-6484.
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- Describe the properties and characteristics of natural gas.
- Identify the differences between natural gas and gasoline and diesel fuels.
- Identify all major low- and high-pressure CNG and LNG fuel system components; describe their operation and safety features.
- Describe the differences between dedicated, bi-fuel, and dual-fuel NGVs.
- Identify and employ safety precautions and techniques when servicing natural gas powered vehicles.
- Be familiar with CNG and LNG fueling station equipment, safety devices, operation and fueling procedures.
- Identify CNG and LNG defueling methods and the related safety precautions.
Note: NGV Essentials and Safety Practices has no prerequisites
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Upcoming Training
Level 1: NGV Essentials
and Safety
Practices
October 24, 2017
Orlando, FL
Level 2: CNG Fuel System
Inspector Training
October 25-26, 2017
Orlando, FL
Level 1: NGV Essentials
and Safety
Practices
November 7, 2017
Riverside, CA
Level 2: CNG Fuel System
Inspector Training
November 8-9, 2017
Riverside, CA
Level 3: Heavy-Duty NGV
Maintenance and Diagnostics
Training
December 4-5, 2017
Long Beach, CA
Level 2: CNG Fuel System
Inspector Training
December 6-7, 2017
Long Beach, CA
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About NGVi
Natural Gas Vehicle Institute is North America’s leading provider of training and consulting on natural gas as a transportation fuel.
Our services address the full range of natural gas vehicle and fueling issues, including:
Technical consulting services – Sizing and designing compressed natural gas fueling stations, vehicle assessments and technical assistance for fleets, CNG fueling station troubleshooting, natural gas vehicle maintenance facilities upgrades, liquefied natural gas fleet and fueling management.
Technical training – NGV Essentials and Safety Practices, CNG Fuel System Inspector Training, Heavy-Duty NGV Maintenance and Diagnostics Training, Light-Duty NGV Maintenance and Diagnostics Training, CNG Fueling Station Operation and Maintenance Training, CNG Fueling Station Design Training and CNG/LNG Codes and Standards Training for Fire Marshals and Code Officials.
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