Gas Utility Construction and Service

Campus Location: Peosta

Program Entry: Enrollment may occur during any term. Fall term is the start of the program course sequence.

Award: Diploma

Description: The Gas Utility Construction and Service program prepares students to install, maintain and operate both high- and low-pressure natural gas distribution systems used to supply residential, commercial and industrial companies. Program graduates will be qualified to enter one of the most technologically intensive industries in today’s economy, with potential careers in gas construction mechanics, gas meter mechanics, gas service mechanics, gas clerk estimation, gas regulator maintenance mechanics, gas appliance repair and underground facilities location. When students enter into the industry, they will be subject to a drug screening per federal guidelines.

Graduates of the program will be able to:

• Communicate technical information
• Operate tools and equipment
• Join pipe
• Install natural gas distribution systems
• Apply customer service skills
• Maintain gas distribution systems
• Operate pipeline excavation equipment
• Service gas appliances
• Have the opportunity to secure a Commercial Drivers License (CDL)

Program Learning Outcomes:

• The student will be able to demonstrate the use of personal protective equipment while working in the test plot (lab).
• The student will be able to display the proper knowledge to fuse and install plastic pipe.
• The student will be able to explain the proper procedures for gas line installation.
• The student will be able to determine proper operation of gas components in a circuit.
• The student will be able to define the different scales and their uses found on gas meters.
• The student will be able to demonstrate their ability to read a field print.
• The student will be able to understand the characteristics of a good pipe weld.
• The student will be able to demonstrate the ability to pass a CDL licensure.
• The student will be able to apply electrical theories.

Enrollment Process: See Enrollment Process .

Program Requirements: Prior to the completion of Term 1, students are required to provide their program faculty with a copy of their First Aid/CPR certificate.

During term 1, while enrolled in UTL 100 , students will complete a ten-hour OSHA training course online through Career Safe Online.

Minimum Credits: 46