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Natural Gas Fuel Systems for Vehicles AUTO 0134

Automotive Mechanics Course

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International Fees

International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

This course will provide the necessary theoretical instruction required to write the Technical Safety BC certification examination. Practical training provides the skills required to identify, inspect, diagnose, service, and repair natural gas (CNG) powered vehicles. Contact Technical Safety BC (www.technicalsafetybc.ca) to determine eligibility and to schedule an examination.

Prerequisite(s)

  • Minimum Third Year Apprentice or B.C. TQ in Automotive, Commercial Transport, or Heavy Duty Mechanic

Credits

0.0

Domestic fees

$549.38

Course offerings

Fall 2024

Below is one offering of AUTO 0134 for the Fall 2024 term.

CRN 34430

Duration

Sat Oct 19 - Sat Nov 02 (3 weeks)

  • 3 weeks
  • CRN 34430
  • Domestic fees $549.38
    International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Oct 19 - Nov 02 Sat 08:30 - 16:00 Burnaby NE24 Rm. 102
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Domestic fees

$549.38

Important information
  1. International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  2. CSA approved safety glasses and footwear required. Footwear must be steel-toed, leather, ankle covering boots. Required Textbook: CSA B109.1:21 Compressed natural gas vehicle installation code (purchase at:www.csagroup.org/store/product/2701365/).
Status

Sneak Preview

This section is only available for registration starting Wed May 22, 2024 at 9:00 am (PDT)

Learning Outcomes

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

  • Understand properties of natural gas.
  • Understand CNG fuel safety procedures.
  • Identify different pressure relief devices, valves, cylinder components, lock off devices, and fuel lines.
  • Understand basic comprehension of natural gas for vehicles installation code book and requirements for certification of technicians and facilities.
  • Understand basic comprehension of CNG equipment, including pressure regulators and other electronic devices.
  • Recognize multi-fuel components and the requirements of a CNG conversion.
  • Identify and read emissions and understand meaning of open and closed loop systems for electronic fuel injection engines.
  • Understand exhaust emission readings and reasons behind specific readings.
  • Recognize new technologies in CNG and OEM equipment.
  • Understand how to apply for and write the Technical Safety BC certification examination.

Effective as of Winter 2018

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