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Public Training & Forums
The Natural Gas Vehicle Institute provides a number of open enrollment, public courses and forums each year. You may click on any program listed below and receive detailed information, including its focus, content, and intended audience. Or click here if you already know the specific program you want, and are ready to register.
All NGVI programs focus on the practical, "how to's" and are aimed at providing you with the knowledge and tools necessary to operate at the "best practices" level, no matter the subject area. All programs include ample opportunity for participants to share experiences-discussing both real world obstacles and solutions among themselves, thus maximizing the learning opportunity.
NGVI courses and forums are updated frequently so that they contain the most recent developments and state-of-the-art practices in the respective subject area. Agendas for NGVI Technology Forums are developed just in advance of sessions to ensure that the "hot issues" of the day are addressed.
Leo Thomason is co-founder of NGVI and lead instructor for all courses. He also facilitates the Technology Forums. A veteran of the natural gas vehicle industry, Leo has broad knowledge and practical experience in addressing major industry issues. Other instructors are also experts in their specialty areas and have years of practical industry experience.
If you don't see the topic you're interested in or would like information about customized training, please contact us by email at info@ngvi.com, or simply call 800-510-6484 (NGVi).
CNG Fueling Station Design Certification Course
CNG Fueling Station Design is a two-day course which provides comprehensive training for public and commercial sector professionals needing to learn the most up-to-date methods and practices for sizing, designing, specifying, and constructing a CNG fueling station -- ideal for engineers, designers, owners and those interested in acquiring a CNG fueling station. Attendees receive a certificate of course completion, upon getting at least 70% correct on the course exam.
CNG Fueling Station Operation & Maintenance Certification Course
This two-day course, provides complete, in-depth instruction on proven, "best practices" for natural gas fueling station operation and maintenance -- ideal for station maintenance personnel who need to develop and implement effective routine maintenance and safety plans. Attendees receive a certificate of course completion, upon getting at least 70% correct on the course exam.
Driver, Technician, and Fuel Handler Safety Training for LNG Powered Vehicles
August 19, 2008 - Doubletree Hotel Anaheim/Orange County
This one-day course is devoted to training drivers, technicians and fuel handlers on safe driving, fueling and operating practices of today’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) vehicles. The training will deliver all the information necessary to insure that your fleet powered by LNG is driven, fueled and maintained in a facility to meet or exceed current safety standards.
NGV Driver and Mechanic Safety Training
August 20, 2008 - Downey, California
This one-day course is devoted to training drivers and mechanics on safe driving, fueling and maintenance of today’s natural gas vehicles. The training will deliver all the information necessary to insure that your NGV fleet is driven, fueled and maintained to meet or exceed current safety standards. Trainers are welcome and will go through the same training as Drivers and Mechanics and will also receive “Train the Trainer” instruction and all course materials and support software.
NGV Fuel Storage Cylinder Inspection Safety Training
August 21-22, 2008 - Downey, California
This two-day course focuses on teaching the proper techniques for inspecting on-board compressed natural gas fuel storage cylinders. NHTSA states that on-board vehicle CNG fuel storage cylinders manufactured after March of 1995, should be visually inspected every three years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. You will learn the proper methods to use to insure vehicle fuel storage safety and integrity. The training includes hands-on inspection of vehicle fuel cylinders.
NGVs: The Road Forward or a Dead End?
NGVs: The Road Forward or a Dead End?” was held March 26-27, 2008, in Orange, California. To view the presentations,
click here.
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