Printed : 08 / 12 / 2021
Program Code 314692
Highly skilled professionals in the utilities industry are needed to install , maintain , and operate natural and propane gas distribution systems used to supply residential , commercial , and industrial customers . Typical careers in this �eld include gas distribution worker , gas service person , gas meter and regulation mechanic , gas clerk-estimator , gas inspector , gas appliance repair mechanic , underground facilities locator , pipeline welder , pipe layer , and equipment operator .
Curriculum : Students following the study plan below will complete the Gas Utility Construction and Service technical diploma in the number of semesters shown .
First Semester
10-890-101 College 101 10-804-312 Math-Algebra / Trades 31-442-315 Welding-Gas Service 1 31-469-311 Gas Utility Field Trng 1 10-413-350 CDL Preparation Training Semester Total
1 2 2 5 1 11
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Second Semester |
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This program is offered at :
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With 68 % Employed in Field |
31-422-311 Metallurgy 31-442-325 Welding-Gas Service 2 31-469-345 Basic Elect for Gas Appliances 31-469-320 Gas Utility Field Trng 2 31-469-330 Gas Utility Field Trng 3 31-801-385 Communicating-Writing Semester Total |
1 2 2 5 5 1 16 |
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Third Semester |
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31-469-341 Gas Utility Field Trng 4 31-801-386 Communicating Effectively Semester Total |
5 1 6 |
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Total Credits |
33 |
Completed application . High school transcript or equivalent . ( For a list of equivalents , go to www . nwtc . edu / gettingstarted ). Be able to obtain a commercial driver ’ s license .
Curriculum Note : The credit for 10-890-101 , College 101 is an Institutional Requirement for graduation . Consequently , it is not part of the program credit requirements but must be passed with a C or better .
Students should have mastered basic math skills . For a description of basic math , see the Basic Education section of this catalog .
To be admitted to this program , learners must achieve a prior cumulative high school or college grade point average of 2.6 or higher OR a satisfactory academic skills assessment score . College grade point average must be based on 15 credits or more . To learn more about starting this program , please contact an academic advisor at ( 920 ) 498-5444 or ( 888 ) 385-6982 .
Install gas piping for natural and propane gases Adhere to OSHA Safety procedures Maintain gas distribution systems Service gas appliance
10-890-101 COLLEGE 101 ... Students will utilize digital tools and resources to assess , explore , practice , apply , and evaluate both employability and learning skills . By establishing NWTC cultural values as hallmarks of success in academic , career , and personal settings the course encourages re�ective , personalized development of a growth mindset and emphasizes the importance of making wise choices . To maximize the return on investment , students should take this course in their �rst semester as it identi�es key expectations ( hidden rules ) of higher learning and professional employment . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-804-312 MATH-ALGEBRA / TRADES ... signed numbers , order of operations , scienti�c notation , metric units / measurement , calculator operations , algebra , introductory trigonometry , Pythagorean Theorem , solving right triangles . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Arith score greater / equal to 237 AND Rdg score greater / equal to 237 ; OR TABE A 9 / 10 Math greater / equal to 9.2 AND Rdg greater / equal to 8.3 ; OR TABE 11 / 12 Math greater / equal to 602 AND Rdg greater / equal to 567 ; OR ACT Math score
207