CNG/LPG MINIMUM PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

1. The minimum program requirements are identical for initial certification and for recertification.
   
   
2. A program providing instruction in all of the CNG/LPG areas must have a minimum total of 730 hours of combined laboratory/shop (co-op) and classroom instruction. Tasks related to the CNG/LPG areas may be taught at different times during the course of study. Therefore, the hours for an individual area would be the sum total of all the hours of instruction related to the tasks. Individual areas must have a minimum of the following hours:

   a. Electrical/Electronic Systems	200
   b.Engine Performance	260
   c. LPG Diagnosis and Repair	70
   d. CNG Diagnosis and Repair	70
   e. LPG Maintenance	25
   f. CNG Maintenance	25
   g. LPG Conversion/Installation	40
   h. CNG Conversion/Installation	40
   TOTAL HOURS	730

   
   
3. The average rating on Standards 6, 7, 8, and 9 must be a four (4) on the five-point scale (see Program Standards section for description of standards). The program will not be approved for an on-site evaluation if the average is less than 4 on those Standards. The program should make improvements before submitting the application to NATEF for review. A program will be denied certification if the on-site evaluation team average on Standards 6, 7, 8, and 9 is less than four.
   
   
4. A program may not be approved for an on-site evaluation if the average rating on Standards 1- 5 and 10 is less than a four (4) on the five-point scale. A program may be denied certification if the on-site evaluation team average on Standards 1 - 5 and 10 is less than four. Approval for on-site evaluation or certification will be made by NATEF, based on the number of standards rated at 4 or 5 as well as the individual rating on any standard rated less than four.
   
   
5. . Instructor(s) must hold current ASE certification in the area(s) they are teaching (e.g., A-6, A-8, F-1). Currently, there is no ASE certification for LPG technicians (Oct. 1995).
   
   
6. The program Advisory Committee must conduct at least two working meetings a year and have a minimum of 5 people on the committee. Minutes of the meetings must be provided for review by the on-site evaluation team.
   
   
7. The Task List is divided into three priority areas. The following guidelines must be followed:
   • 95% of all Priority 1 (P-1) items must be taught in the curriculum
   • 80% of all Priority 2 (P-2) items must be taught in the curriculum
   • 50% of all Priority 3 (P-3) items must be taught in the curriculum
   
   
   
8. . The concern for safety is paramount to the learning environment. Each program area has the following safety task requirement preceding all related tasks:
   
   • Comply with personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing; eye protection; hand tools; power equipment; and the handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals in accordance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.