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Technical Diploma

Gas Utility Construction & Service

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Gas Utility Construction & Service Overview

The energy industry continues to provide tremendous opportunities for lucrative careers for people like you who are ready to gain the necessary skills to fill high-paying jobs. CVTC’s Gas Utility and Construction Service program can be your path to a secure and satisfying future!

Is the Gas Utility and Construction Service program right for you? It could be if you are the type of person who likes to work with your hands, outdoors, in a team-oriented setting, with your work site changing virtually every day.

You can become a highly skilled professional who has the skills to install, maintain, and operate natural and propane gas distribution systems. You’ll learn how to use specialized digging equipment, install gas piping systems, provide maintenance service for distribution systems and gas appliances, and follow important safety procedures. You’ll earn a Class A Commercial Driver’s License along the way!

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Just the Facts

Gas Utility Construction & Service
33 Credit Technical Diploma

Program Length
One Year

Delivery Method
Face-to-Face

Program Location
Eau Claire

Start Months
June

 

Financial Aid Eligible

 

Non-Traditional Occupation

Estimated Program Cost 

Learn more about the cost of attendance.

Term 1

$

2,741

Term 2

$

3,033

Term 3

$

1,788

Books

$

99

License, Certificate, or Credential

$

240

 What are estimated program costs? Estimated Total: $7,901

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Career Opportunities

Field Tech

Fuser/Laborer

Gas Inspector

Gas Service Technician

Gas Utility Laborer

Pipeline Inspector

Graduate Employers

InterCon Construction

Northwest Gas

Q3 Contracting, Inc.

Tilson Technology

We Energies

Xcel Energy

Program Outcomes

CVTC graduates are ready for the workforce. Each year, we send our graduates the Graduate Follow-Up Survey asking several questions related to employment. Here are the program outcomes and job data.

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$61K Yearly Salary

Our recent Gas Utility Construction & Service graduates reported an average starting salary of $60,605.

 

79% Employed

79% of our recent Gas Utility Construction & Service graduates got a job in the industry.

 

245 Regional Jobs

There are 245 job openings in the CVTC district for the Gas Utility Construction & Service industry.

Transfer

Credits to Other Institutions

Should you choose to continue your education after you leave CVTC, we have agreements in place with several institutions to ensure an easy transfer.

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Program Courses

These are a few of the courses you will take in this program. Courses and the recommended sequence change from year to year; once you are enrolled in a program at CVTC you will be given a recommended course sequence that outlines what courses you should take and the order in which to take them.

You may search for available courses. If you are ever unsure of what courses to take, talk to your academic advisor. If you are looking for course information for previous years, check out our past catalogs.

Here are a few of the courses you can take in the Gas Utility Construction & Service program.

Sample Courses

Welding - Gas Service 1
This course will cover common metal welding related to gas utility construction industry.

Metallurgy
The purpose of this course is to help students acquire basic metallurgy knowledge that will be useful in their welding careers. The students will study the types and uses of steel; modification and prediction of metal behavior; crystalline structure before and after modification; lab work focuses on using the knowledge gained.

Electricity - Gas Appliance
This class will cover electrical sources/circuits in gas appliances, safe practices, test equipment, reading wiring diagrams, gas/electrical control functions, ignition systems, sequence of operation and troubleshooting.

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The instructors did a good job communicating and keeping in touch with their students. I never felt like I couldn't talk to my instructors. It was a great program.

Logan

Gas Utility Construction & Service Graduate

Related Programs & Certificates

Whether you're looking to continue your learning to another program or to gain continuing education credit, CVTC offers a variety of learning opportunities for students.

Certificates

Gas Heating & Airflow

Continue Your Learning

CVTC can help you achieve your learning goals whether you are looking to advance your career or enrich your personal life.

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Admission Requirements

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