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Construction Technologies
Propane & Natural Gas Technologies
There is an immediate need for employees in both natural gas and propane distribution and service occupations. In the propane industry there
are an abundance of opportunities in both managerial and service divisions. Graduates may also be employed in the construction industry,
which contracts with public utilities, and/or municipalities to install and maintain gas service.
The program emphasizes skills needed to install, maintain, operate, and repair gas distribution systems and equipment for residential,
commercial, and industrial customers and to maintain and repair appliances used by residential and commercial customers.
Students who wish to obtain an AAS degree in Utilities Technology may complete this curriculum, the Power Line Construction and Maintenance
curriculum, and an additional 6 credits of general education.
Note: Students are expected to conform to MTI’s Drug Testing Policy while enrolled in the Commercial Driving Course. See the Student Handbook
for details. A valid driver’s license is required for the completion of the Commercial Driving Course. See the Course Description for NGTR
165 for a full explanation.
| First Semester | Semester Credits |
| NG | 100 | Electrical Circuits & Testing | 2 |
| NG | 102 | Gas Operations & Maintenance I | 5 |
| NG | 106 | Gas Mapping and Mathematics | 2 |
| NG | 110 | Gas Operations & Maintenance Lab | 4 |
| TRAN | 100 | Industrial Transportation/CDL | 1 |
| CIS | 105 | Microcomputer Software Applications | 3 |
| SOC | 110 | Industrial Relations | 3 |
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| Second Semester | Semester Credits |
| NG | 101 | Gas Appliance Service and Controls | 3 |
| NG | 103 | Gas Installation Lab I | 5 |
| NG | 105 | Measurement and Control | 5 |
| NG | 172 | First Aid/CPR | 0.5 |
| ENGL | 201 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| MATH | 104 | Technical Math | 3 |
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| Placement Information |
According to 2006 data, the placement rate for graduates in this program was 100%. The average hourly wage was $16.14
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| Estimated Program Costs |
| Tuition | $3034 |
| State Facility Fee | $431 |
| Technology Fee | $200 |
| Program Fees | $1025 |
| Maintenance Fee | $40 |
| Student Services Fee | $192 |
| CDL Fee | $1000 |
| Certification Fee | $500 |
| Books & Tools (estimated) | $1550 |
| Total estimated* program cost | $7,972 |
| *All costs listed are estimated and are subject to change at any time.
Students will receive final costs at the time of course registration each semester. |
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