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The Gas Utility Construction & Service Technical Diploma is a 39 credit program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.

Please note: This program is subject to the Clock-to-Credit Hour Conversion and some courses listed will not be eligible for full financial aid funding based on the program’s credit hours.

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Credit for Prior Learning Available

Introduction To Welding (10442101)

1.00

Compares equipment and techniques used in the major arc welding and thermal cutting processes. Learners perform introductory level welds in the SMAW, GMAW, FCAW and GTAW processes. Learners also perform material preparation skills including shearing, grinding and thermal cutting.

Conditions

Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Agriculture Equipment Technician, Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology, Diesel Technician, Diesel Technology, Electromechanical Technology, Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Gas Utility Construction & Service, Machine Tool Operation, Machine Tool Technics, Manufacturing Technician, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Welding, Welding Fabrication & Robotics, Welding Robotic Operation

NTC Assessments Offered:
Industry Credentials Accepted:
  • Youth Apprenticeship Certificate

Workplace Safety (10449122)

1.00

Explores the current best practices in safety and first aid. This course examines current OSHA safety regulations within industry while also covering important basic emergency skills of AHA first aid and CPR. Learners receive the OSHA 10 general industry card along with the AHA Heartsaver 1st Aid, CPR, and AED certification.

Industry Credentials Accepted:
  • OSHA® 10 Certification & current AHA Heartsaver 1st Aid
  • CPR
  • and AED Certification

Welding Pipe Fitting 1 (31442303)

1.00

Develops skills in Oxy-fuel cutting (OAC), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). Learners use OAC process to cut steel and the GMAW and SMAW process in 1F, 1G, 2F, 2G, 3F and 3G position on steel. Required welds include fillet and groove welds. Weld quality is assessed per AWS D1.1 Structural Steel Code. Preparing learners to weld Pipe in any position.

Conditions

Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Gas Utility Construction & Service

NTC Assessments Offered:

Welding Pipefitting 2 (31442304)

1.00

Develops skills in Oxy-fuel cutting (OAC), and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). Learners use the OAC process to cut steel and the SMAW process in 1F, 1G, 2F, 2G, 3F and 3G position on steel. Required welds include fillet and groove welds. Weld quality is assessed per AWS D1.1 Structural Steel Code.

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): WELD 31442303 - Welding Pipe Fitting 1] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Gas Utility Construction & Service]

Gas Utility Field Training 1 (31469100)

3.00

Introduces learners to the Gas Utility Industry, its terminology and definitions. Learners will also learn proper operation and safety procedures for hand and power tool use, construction equipment (backhoe, trencher, boring), and Excavation Safety. Learners will also begin to explore the properties and characteristics of natural gas and propane.

Conditions

Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Gas Utility Construction & Service

Gas Utility Field Training 2 (31469102)

5.00

Demonstrate pipe fusing procedures and perform natural gas line installation of mains, services, and valves.  Reviews standards for plastic pipe pressure testing, locating, and proper meter sizing.  Includes traffic safety, confined space training, and combustible gas indicator operation.

Conditions

Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): PETROLEU 31469100 - Gas Utility Field Training 1

Gas Utility Field Training 3 (31469101)

5.00

Covers the propane industry and natural gas gate and regulation stations, leak detection surveying, fire control, abnormal operating conditions and mitigation.  Also covered are system uprating, mapping, leak repair to include steel mains, and gas line abandonment.

Conditions

Student has completed all of the following course(s): PETROLEU 31469100 - Gas Utility Field Training 1

Calculation For Utilities (31469104)

1.00

Provides fundamentals for determining gas flow formulas, area, volume, and BTU requirement calculations.  Electrical calculations required to transform electricity to different voltages.  Guides students through steps to perform accurate calculations and apply formulas as needed.

Directional Drilling (31469107)

1.00

Covers theory and safe operation of directional drilling operations. Explores safe machine operation, drilling fluids selection and preparation, proper pullback techniques, and work site walkthrough and evaluation.  Explores how to detect hits on other utilities.

Conditions

Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Gas Utility Construction & Service

Basic Electricity For Gas Utility (31469108)

1.00

Introduces the fundamental principles of electrical theory for AC (Alternating Current) and DC (Direct Current) as applied to electrical circuits and devices utilized the the gas utility industry. Some examples of equipment used in these circuits are: transformers, inductors, and capacitors. The general topics covered in this course include: safety, electrical theory, basic electrical quantities and their units of measurement; electrical circuits; and general uses of electricity in the gas utility industry.

Conditions

Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Gas Utility Construction & Service

College 101 (10890165)

1.00

Examines proven strategies designed to help learners achieve greater personal, academic, and professional success. Learners will apply personal responsibility thinking and behaviors; self- management, awareness, and motivation strategies; as well as interdependence skills to develop a proactive life plan.

NTC Assessments Offered:

Truck Driving 1 (10458100)

1.00

Introduces learners to the laws, regulations and various certification levels of a Commercial Driver License (CDL). Introduces learners to the basic operation of a Class A Commercial Motor Vehicle.

Conditions

Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Diesel Equipment Mechanic, Diesel Technology, Electrical Power Distribution, Gas Utility Construction & Service, Truck Driving

Industry Credentials Accepted:
  • Contact Student Records for more information

Truck Driving 2 (10458101)

4.00

Prepares learners in the operation of commercial motor vehicles. Extensive hands-on training will be implemented throughout the course on tractor-trailers, giving the learner the skills needed to test for a Class A Commercial Driver License. Limited lecture will be used to inform students of industry regulations, driver safety, inspections and communication.

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): COMMERCI 10458100 - Truck Driving 1] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Diesel Equipment Mechanic, Diesel Technology, Electrical Power Distribution, Gas Utility Construction & Service, Truck Driving]

Industry Credentials Accepted:
  • Contact Student Records for more information

Truck Driving 3 (10458102)

4.00

Builds on skills learned in Truck Driving 1 and 2, as students hone skills and practice to test for a Class A Commercial Driver License. This course will focus on hands-on training in advanced driving operations, backing skills, weight distribution techniques, and trip planning.

Conditions

Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): COMMERCI 10458101 - Truck Driving 2

Industry Credentials Accepted:
  • Contact Student Records for more information

Basics Of Gas Appliances (31413110)

2.00

Investigates installation and maintenance of gas appliances. Covers reading wiring diagrams, component functions and operation, different ignition types, equipment testing, troubleshooting, proper venting codes, and industry safe practices.  Covers leak detection for both gas and carbon monoxide, and make safe procedures. 

Conditions

Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Gas Utility Construction & Service

Gas Utility Field Training 4 (31469106)

4.00

Covers customer installation, odor investigations, house piping codes and installation methods, commercial meter operation, pipe cutting and threading, steel main tapping and stopping, cathodic protection and testing, corrosion control, and contrasts between steel and plastic gas systems.

Conditions

Student has completed all of the following course(s): PETROLEU 31469102 - Gas Utility Field Training 2

Workplace Communication (31801368)

1.00

Analyzes workplace communication situations to develop professional verbal and written communication skills. Learners apply verbal and written communication skills, as well as conflict resolution strategies, to improve workplace communication climates and promote personal and professional growth.

NTC Assessments Offered:

Test-Out Option Term Definitions

Test

An exam that is scored by faculty or staff in NTC’s Testing Center.

Skill Demonstration

A performance of your expertise that is evaluated by faculty.

Combination: Test & Skill Demonstration

A combination of both a test and a skill demonstration.

Portfolio

A collection and explanation of your past learning through work or life experience.

Have Questions?

If you have questions about this program, please contact our Career Coaches at 715.803.1645.

If you have further questions regarding our Credit for Prior Learning options, please contact Student Records at studentrecords@ntc.edu or 715.803.1796.