Natural Gas Technology, Diploma
The Natural Gas Technology program will teach you the skills needed to install, maintain, operate and repair gas distribution systems and equipment for residential, commercial and industrial customers.
As infrastructure ages and the need for gas services increases, companies are looking to hire now. After just one year, you will find a wide range of job options with starting annual salaries as high as $55,000.
Graduates may find employment with public utilities or municipalities to install and maintain gas service, or in the construction industry which contracts with utilities for installation and maintenance.
Students in this program may combine one year of Natural Gas Technology with one year of Geospatial Technologies; Heating and Cooling Technology; or Power Line Construction and Maintenance, and, with additional general education courses, will earn an AAS degree.
Students are expected to conform to Rules for Programs with Required Drug and Alcohol Testing while enrolled in this program. Any student who enrolls in Commercial Driver training must obtain a South Dakota driver’s license in order to complete the CDL training course. A Class A CDL is a graduation requirement for this program. See the Course Description for TRAN 100 for a full explanation.
Note: Students are required to use a laptop or notebook computer for this program. Students may purchase a laptop from Mitchell Tech or bring their own device that meets Mitchell Tech specifications.
Award: Diploma
First Semester
| NGT 100 | Safety for Natural Gas Technician | 1 |
| NGT 101 | Electrical Fundamentals | 3 |
| NGT 102 | Gas Operations and Maintenance | 3 |
| NGT 104 | Foundations of Natural Gas Tech | 2 |
| NGT 105 | Gas Installation Lab | 3 |
| NGT 110 | Trenching and Excavation Practices | 2 |
| CPR 100 | First Aid, CPR AED | 0.5 |
| OSHA 101 | OSHA 10 Training | 1 |
| SSS 100 | Student Success | 1 |
| | Math Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 19.5 |
Second Semester
| BUS 204 | Customer Service | 3 |
| NGT 112 | Gas Metering and Regulators | 3 |
| NGT 115 | Gas Mapping and Locating | 4 |
| NGT 120 | Corrosion Management | 2 |
| PAT 102 | Principles of GPS/GIS | 2 |
| TRAN 100 | Industrial Transportation CDL | 1 |
| | Communications Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Total Credits Required to Graduate: 37.5