# Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Installation Essentials (Certificate of Completion)

College of the Desert · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Automotive/Advanced Transportation Technologies

Source: https://catalog.collegeofthedesert.edu/programs/advanced-transportation-technologies/cng-installation-noncredit/

The emphasis of the **_Compressed Natural Gas Installation Essentials Certificate_** is on installing and inspecting 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 and fuel system inspection related to CNG.

### Learning Outcomes

#### Learning Outcomes

Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:

1.  Identify safety procedures and equipment related to work on compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles.
2.  Install a CNG system given an installation kit with instructions.

### Program Requirements

#### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AUTO 340 | CNG Fundamentals & Safety | 0 |
| AUTO 341A | CNG Conversion & Installation A | 0 |
| AUTO 341B | Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Conversion & Installation B | 0 |