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Gas Utility Construction & Service

Technical Diploma 31-469-2

www.cvtc.edu
1-800-547-2882

Start Dates: June

Effective: June 2025

First Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
458-307 CDL License Training-Online 2 Program student Provides current rules and regulations training regarding driving a tractor-trailer through online delivery.
Course #: 458-307
Title: CDL License Training-Online
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student Provides current rules and regulations training regarding driving a tractor-trailer through online delivery.
458-310 CDL Lab Pintle Hook Restrict 1 458-307 and 458-311 or concurrent Provides skills related to earning a CDL for students whose primary career is not driving. Pre-trip inspection, backing, shifting and driving techniques with a Class A-Pintle Hook Restriction are covered.
Course #: 458-310
Title: CDL Lab Pintle Hook Restrict
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments: 458-307 and 458-311 or concurrent Provides skills related to earning a CDL for students whose primary career is not driving. Pre-trip inspection, backing, shifting and driving techniques with a Class A-Pintle Hook Restriction are covered.
458-311 CDL License Pre-trip Restrict 1 Program student Provides skills related to earning a CDL for students whose primary career is not driving. Pre-trip inspection procedures and backing exercises. Designed for Pintle Hook restrictions.
Course #: 458-311
Title: CDL License Pre-trip Restrict
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student Provides skills related to earning a CDL for students whose primary career is not driving. Pre-trip inspection procedures and backing exercises. Designed for Pintle Hook restrictions.
469-302 Gas Utility Field Training 1 5 469-315 or concurrent In this course we will begin our look at the construction equipment safety and operation (shovel, trenching, plowing, mini-ex digging, backhoe, boring), equipment maintenance, gas safety and vehicular safety. We will begin our learning about backfilling and restoration after a project. We will begin our learning about fusing plastic pipe to create leak free joints using butt fusion and introducing socket fusion. We will introduce industry standard Computer Based training and testing as a class.
Course #: 469-302
Title: Gas Utility Field Training 1
Credits: 5
Prerequisites/Comments: 469-315 or concurrent In this course we will begin our look at the construction equipment safety and operation (shovel, trenching, plowing, mini-ex digging, backhoe, boring), equipment maintenance, gas safety and vehicular safety. We will begin our learning about backfilling and restoration after a project. We will begin our learning about fusing plastic pipe to create leak free joints using butt fusion and introducing socket fusion. We will introduce industry standard Computer Based training and testing as a class.
469-315 Gas Utility Industry Skills 1 469-302 or concurrent In this course you will develop skills relevant to the gas utility construction and service industry including safe practices when working around Natural Gas. Students will develop problem-solving techniques.
Course #: 469-315
Title: Gas Utility Industry Skills
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments: 469-302 or concurrent In this course you will develop skills relevant to the gas utility construction and service industry including safe practices when working around Natural Gas. Students will develop problem-solving techniques.
  Total Credits: 10  
Total Credits: 10

Second Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
442-332 Welding-Gas Service 2 Program student Position pipe welding utilizing oxyacetylene and gas metal arc welding, welding safety, weld faults and causes, weld joint design, and fitup.
Course #: 442-332
Title: Welding-Gas Service
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student Position pipe welding utilizing oxyacetylene and gas metal arc welding, welding safety, weld faults and causes, weld joint design, and fitup.
469-304 Gas Utility Field Training 2 5 469-302 and 469-306 and 469-340 or concurrent We will continue our learning about creating leak free joints in plastic pipe using butt fusion, electrofusion, socket fusion, and saddle fusion. Natural gas line installation and standards for plastic pressure testing, fusion, leak detection procedures, general installation procedures and repair of plastic mains and services, as well as mapping GIS systems. We will begin our look at pressure regulation. We will learn about the process and procedures for pipe stoppage in various scenarios. We will learn gas metering. We will continue with the industry standard Computer Based training and testing both as a class and individually.
Course #: 469-304
Title: Gas Utility Field Training 2
Credits: 5
Prerequisites/Comments: 469-302 and 469-306 and 469-340 or concurrent We will continue our learning about creating leak free joints in plastic pipe using butt fusion, electrofusion, socket fusion, and saddle fusion. Natural gas line installation and standards for plastic pressure testing, fusion, leak detection procedures, general installation procedures and repair of plastic mains and services, as well as mapping GIS systems. We will begin our look at pressure regulation. We will learn about the process and procedures for pipe stoppage in various scenarios. We will learn gas metering. We will continue with the industry standard Computer Based training and testing both as a class and individually.
469-306 Gas Utility Field Training 3 5 469-304 and 469-340 or concurrent Installation and repair of Propane tanks and services, maintenance, line testing and leak detection procedures, approved safety installation procedures using hand tools and supportive equipment. We will introduce the importance of customer service in the Propane and Natural Gas industries. We will begin our look at residential house piping and continue our look at pressure regulation for both Natural Gas and Propane. We will introduce the industry standard Computer CETP training and testing.
Course #: 469-306
Title: Gas Utility Field Training 3
Credits: 5
Prerequisites/Comments: 469-304 and 469-340 or concurrent Installation and repair of Propane tanks and services, maintenance, line testing and leak detection procedures, approved safety installation procedures using hand tools and supportive equipment. We will introduce the importance of customer service in the Propane and Natural Gas industries. We will begin our look at residential house piping and continue our look at pressure regulation for both Natural Gas and Propane. We will introduce the industry standard Computer CETP training and testing.
469-340 Basic Elect for Gas Utility 1 469-315 and 469-304 and 469-306 or concurrent Electron theory, electrical terms, Ohm's Law, DC and AC circuits, magnetism and magnetic devices, electrical measurements, inductance and capacitance. We will focus on Cathodic Protection systems including rectifiers and how we use electricity to protect metal pipes both in the ground and above ground from leaks caused by corrosion.
Course #: 469-340
Title: Basic Elect for Gas Utility
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments: 469-315 and 469-304 and 469-306 or concurrent Electron theory, electrical terms, Ohm's Law, DC and AC circuits, magnetism and magnetic devices, electrical measurements, inductance and capacitance. We will focus on Cathodic Protection systems including rectifiers and how we use electricity to protect metal pipes both in the ground and above ground from leaks caused by corrosion.
801-357 Applied Written/Job Seek Comm 1   This course emphasizes the importance of effective workplace writing and the practical components of job-seeking skills. Students will acquire practical, business-related skills through reading, writing, revising, and grammar exercises. Additionally, they will polish a resume, practice their interview skills, explore a company's background, assess and refine their personal career goals, and establish a purpose for writing in their career field.
Course #: 801-357
Title: Applied Written/Job Seek Comm
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course emphasizes the importance of effective workplace writing and the practical components of job-seeking skills. Students will acquire practical, business-related skills through reading, writing, revising, and grammar exercises. Additionally, they will polish a resume, practice their interview skills, explore a company's background, assess and refine their personal career goals, and establish a purpose for writing in their career field.
  Total Credits: 14  
Total Credits: 14

Third Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
469-310 Gas Utility Field Training 4 5 469-306 and 601-341 or concurrent This class continues to build upon skills learned in previous courses to include installation, maintenance, and repair of residential gas piping, line stoppering equipment, advanced corrosion control and regulators, more on metering, personal money management, and a deeper understanding of customer service training. We will be using industry standard online learning and testing as well as hands-on learning opportunities. We will continue our computer-based training and testing as practiced in the industry.
Course #: 469-310
Title: Gas Utility Field Training 4
Credits: 5
Prerequisites/Comments: 469-306 and 601-341 or concurrent This class continues to build upon skills learned in previous courses to include installation, maintenance, and repair of residential gas piping, line stoppering equipment, advanced corrosion control and regulators, more on metering, personal money management, and a deeper understanding of customer service training. We will be using industry standard online learning and testing as well as hands-on learning opportunities. We will continue our computer-based training and testing as practiced in the industry.
601-341 Basics of Gas Appliances 2 469-340 and 469-310 or concurrent In this course you will learn electrical principles, reading wiring schematics, introductory wiring, heating principles, how combustion works, function of the gas-valve, sequence of operation, and trouble-shooting of natural and propane gas appliances.
Course #: 601-341
Title: Basics of Gas Appliances
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments: 469-340 and 469-310 or concurrent In this course you will learn electrical principles, reading wiring schematics, introductory wiring, heating principles, how combustion works, function of the gas-valve, sequence of operation, and trouble-shooting of natural and propane gas appliances.
809-351 Occupational Relations 2   This course is designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of the human relations skills necessary to succeed in a total quality work environment. This will include workplace trends, team-building skills, customer and co-worker relations, attitude and motivation, safety and stress management, diversity, employment law, and financial and benefits planning.
Course #: 809-351
Title: Occupational Relations
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course is designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of the human relations skills necessary to succeed in a total quality work environment. This will include workplace trends, team-building skills, customer and co-worker relations, attitude and motivation, safety and stress management, diversity, employment law, and financial and benefits planning.
  Total Credits: 9  
Total Credits: 9

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Minimum Program Credits Required: 33

2.0 Minimum Program Cumulative GPA Required for Graduation
If a student does not enroll in any courses at CVTC for two or more consecutive semesters, the student will be required to reapply with Admissions. Students must abide by any changes in admission requirements and degree requirements.

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