{
  "college": "college-of-the-desert",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Automotive/Advanced Transportation Technologies",
  "id": "automotive-advanced-transportation-technologies--cng-essentials-noncredit",
  "name": "Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Essentials",
  "award": "Certificate of Completion",
  "department": "automotive-advanced-transportation-technologies",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.collegeofthedesert.edu/programs/advanced-transportation-technologies/cng-essentials-noncredit/",
  "blocks": [
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "The emphasis of the **_Compressed Natural Gas Essentials Certificate_** is on key compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle systems including their basic operation, function, service and maintenance. The systems include: engine management, emission controls, electric/electronic controls and on-board diagnostics related to CNG."
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Learning Outcomes\n\n#### Learning Outcomes\n\nUpon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:\n\n1.  Safely work in shop environment and on CNG vehicles.\n2.  Perform intermediate to advanced service, repair, maintenance and diagnostics on CNG fueled vehicles.\n3.  Describe the basic operation of the major systems on CNG vehicles."
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Program Requirements\n\n#### Program Requirements"
    },
    {
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUTO 340",
          "title": "CNG Fundamentals & Safety",
          "units": "0",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUTO 340A",
          "title": "CNG Component Function & Operation",
          "units": "0",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUTO 340B",
          "title": "CNG Maintenance & Repair",
          "units": "0",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUTO 340C",
          "title": "CNG Diagnosis & Troubleshoot",
          "units": "0",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUTO 340D",
          "title": "CNG Diagnosis with Scan Tool",
          "units": "0",
          "indent": false
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}