NWTC College Program Guide 2023-2024 | Page 259

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Gas Utility Construction and Service - Technical Diploma
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 field 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 . This program runs on an alternate schedule , beginning with the summer semester .
Delivery
Day Full-time
Explore Locations
This program is offered at :
Green Bay
Program Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition : $ 7,547 , Books : $ 227 , Supplies : $ 960 Total Approximate Costs $ 8,734
This program is partially eligible ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / NWTC / media / admissions / FinancialAid / Truth-in-Advertising-Credit-to-Clock-Hours . pdf ) for financial aid . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college )
Estimates based on in-state residency . Learn more about tuition and fees . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees )
Requirements for Program Entry
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 . Must be able to pass pre-program drug screening as well as random drug & alcohol screenings throughout the program .
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 8 Week 1
10890101 - College 101 1 10804312 - Math-Algebra / Trades 2 31442315 - Welding-Gas Service 1 2 31469311 - Gas Utility Field Trng 1 5 10413350 - CDL Preparation Training 1
Semester Total 11
Second Semester 8 Week 1 10422100 - Metallurgy 2 31469313 - Advanced Utility Equipment 2 31469320 - Gas Utility Field Trng 2 5
8 Week 2 31442325 - Welding-Gas Service 2 2 31469330 - Gas Utility Field Trng 3 5 31801385 - Communicating-Writing 1
Semester Total 17
Third Semester 8 Week 1 31469341 - Gas Utility Field Trng 4 5 31801386 - Communicating Effectively 1
Semester Total 6
Total Credits 34
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 .
This program runs on an alternate schedule , beginning in June and ending in March .
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 .
Program Outcomes
Install gas piping for natural and propane gases Adhere to OSHA Safety procedures Maintain gas distribution systems Service gas appliance
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