NWTC College Program Guide 2022-2023 | Page 216

Printed : 12 / 17 / 2021 Academic Year 2022-2023
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
11.00
FT Median Annual Wage
This program is offered at :
With 68 % Employed in Field
Second Semester
10-422-100 Metallurgy 31-442-325 Welding-Gas Service 2 31-469-313 Advanced Utility Equipment 31-469-320 Gas Utility Field Trng 2 31-469-330 Gas Utility Field Trng 3 31-801-385 Communicating-Writing Semester Total
2 2 2 5 5 1
17.00
Green Bay
Third Semester
31-469-341 Gas Utility Field Trng 4 31-801-386 Communicating Effectively Semester Total
5 1
6.00
Total Credits
34.00
Apply at www . nwtc . edu / apply . Submit the following to transcripts @ nwtc . edu : • High school transcript ( or GED / HSED transcript ). • College transcript . 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 . If your cumulative GPA is below 2.6 , complete or submit a placement evaluation . Must be able to obtain a commercial driver ’ s license .
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 greater / equal to 14 AND ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 15 ; OR prep courses-contact academic advisor 920-498-5444 )
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