Natural Gas Service Technician Diploma

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Natural Gas Technician program of study prepares students to work in and around gas line utilities. Students learn gas construction mechanics, gas meter mechanics, gas service mechanics, gas clerk estimation, gas regulator maintenance mechanics, gas appliance repair, and underground facilities location. Graduates of this program are awarded a diploma.

Students must complete the curriculum described below:

Recommended Course Sequence

First Semester

MAT 743 - Technical Math 3.0 Credit(s) ¹
IND 109 - Equipment Safety and Operation 3.0 Credit(s)
IND 125 - Introduction to Process Controls 3.0 Credit(s)
IND 131 - Interpret UT Maps and Drawings 3.0 Credit(s)
IND 113 - Utility Industry Orientation 1.0 Credit(s)
UTL 108 - Gas Technician Lab I 4.0 Credit(s)

Semester Total: 17.0 Credits

Second Semester

UTL 208 - Gas Technician Lab II 4.0 Credit(s)
UTL 308 - Gas Technician Lab III 5.0 Credit(s)
WEL 301 - Pipe Welding 2 Credit(s)
DSL 837 - Commercial Driver’s License and Tools 1.5 Credit(s)
UTL 220 - Regulation and Measurement 3.0 Credit(s)
IND 133 - Occupational Safety 1.0 Credit(s)

Semester Total: 16.5 Credits

Total Semester Hours Required: 33.5

Notes:

¹May substitute with MAT 102 or higher