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Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
31-442-315 WELDING-GAS SERVICE 1 ... position pipe welding utilizing oxyacetylene and gas metal arc welding , welding safety , weld faults and causes , weld joint design , and �tup . ( Prerequisite : Accepted into Gas Utility Construction & Service ; Corequisite : 10-804-312 , Math-Algebra Trades ) Course Typically Offered : Summer
31-469-311 GAS UTILITY FIELD TRAINING 1 ... construction equipment safety and operation ( trenching , backhoe , boring ), equipment maintenance , gas and vehicular safety , and �eld mapping . ( Prerequisite : Accepted into Gas Utility Construction & Service ) Course Typically Offered : Summer
10-413-350 CDL PREPARATION TRAINING ... this course is designed to prepare students for the Wisconsin Class A Commercial Drivers License ( CDL ) pre-trip inspection . Preparation will also be given for taking the State DOT written test including general knowledge , air brakes and combination vehicles . ( Prerequisite : Accepted into Gas Utility Construction & Service , Electrical Power Distribution , or Telecommunications programs ) Course Typically Offered : Summer
10-422-100 METALLURGY ... manufacture of iron and steel , mechanical and physical properties of metals , metal identi�cation , macro and microscopic grain structures , welding metallurgy , applied heat treating processes , and weld failures and fractures .
31-442-325 WELDING-GAS SERVICE 2 ... position pipe welding utilizing gas metal arc welding and shielded metal arc welding processes , pipe �tup , and pipe weld testing according to API 1104 code . ( Prerequisite : 31-442-315 , Welding-Gas Service 1 ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
31-469-313 ADVANCED UTILITY EQUIPMENT ... Equipment operation standards for the safe use of industry speci�c equipment . In depth study into Hydraulic , electrical , and pneumatic equipment safe practices and operation . Introduction in proper rigging and shoring practices with a focus on safety standards throughout the industry . ( Pre-Requisite : 314-469-311 , Gas Utility Field Training 1 ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
31-469-320 GAS UTILITY FIELD TRAINING 2 ... natural gas line installation standards for plastic pressure testing , fusion , leak detection procedures , general installation procedures and repair of plastic mains and services , introduction to propane gas systems and safety . ( Prerequisite : 31-469-311 , Gas Utility Field Training 1 ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
31-469-330 GAS UTILITY FIELD TRAINING 3 ... installation and repair of steel mains and services , applied �eld welding and maintenance , line testing and leak detection procedures , approved safety installation procedures using hand tools and supportive equipment . ( Prerequisite : 31-469-320 , Gas Utility Field Training 2 ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
31-801-385 COMMUNICATING-WRITING ... writing techniques , memos , letters , descriptions , instructions , and the job-seeking process ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Reading score greater / equal to 237 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237 ; OR ACT Reading score greater / equal to 15 AND English score greater / equal to 16 ; OR preparatory courses-contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
31-469-341 GAS UTILITY FIELD TRAINING 4 ... installation , maintenance , and repair of residential gas appliances , venting codes , line stoppering equipment , corrosion control , regulators , metering , �rst aid , and customer service training . Electrical sources / circuits in gas appliances , safe practices , test equipment , reading wiring diagrams , gas / electrical control functions , ignition systems , sequence of operation and troubleshooting . ( Prerequisite : 31-469-330 , Gas Utility Field Training 3 ; 31-469- 345 , Basic Electricity for Gas Appliances ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
31-801-386 COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY ... interpersonal communication , including the function of interpersonal communication , listening techniques , perception , non-verbal communication , language , self-concept , con�ict resolution and customer service . ( Prerequisite : One of the following or the equivalent : Cumulative GPA of 2.6 or greater ; satisfactory reading assessment scores or 10-838-105 , Intro to Reading & Study Skills with " B " or better ). Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
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