University of Northwestern Ohio

Alternate Fuels Technology

To reduce the nation’s dependence on foreign oil, we must continue to substitute alternate fuels. Consumers worldwide are steadily turning to hybrid and alternate fuel powered vehicles. The University of Northwestern Ohio is one of the original six founding members of the National Alternate Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC). Upon satisfactory completion of the program the students will become certified by the Consortium in Natural Gas and Propane. You have the opportunity to complete one of the most advanced programs in the country.

Each of our instructors brings real world experience to the classroom from years in the field. They’ll give you an education which provides a working knowledge of alternate fuels and their delivery systems, an understanding of the EPA regulations and legislation governing traditional and alternate fuel powered vehicles, and the installation and repair skills needed to work for future employers.

THE CURRICULUM IN THE ALTERNATE FUELS PROGRAM INCLUDES HANDS-ON TRAINING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

  • Diagnosis and System Maintenance
  • Conversion kits and installation
  • Alternate fuels like: E85, electric, propane, compressed natural gas, ethanol, biodiesel, hydrogen and many more
  • An extensive understanding of key components, such as: regulators, converters, lock-offs, mixers, and injectors

Important Facts

  • 20 Students Per Class Maximum
  • 70% Hands-On Training
  • Coeducational Campus
  • Student Activities Year-Round
  • Over 20 Clubs to Join
  • Free Admittance to UNOH Indoor Athletic Complex, UNOH Athletic Events, and Limaland Motorsports Park

of Alternate Fuels Technology Graduates are Employed or Continuing Their Education

WAGE ESTIMATES AND JOB OUTLOOK

The Alternate Fuels Technology field is a quickly emerging job market with opportunities all around the country. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the average annual wage of an Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic with Alternate Fuels training is $40,710! Annual earnings range between $35,000 and $66,950 per year depending on your job title and location of employment. Also according to the BLS, there are expected to be at least 115,190 new positions available for graduating technicians in the coming years.

Average Annual Earnings: $40,710

Alternate Fuels Technology Programs

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