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Utilities Technology, AAS Degree

The utilities industry is one of the most technologically intensive segments of today’s economy. The utility worker who is well rounded with knowledge of different types of utilities will find success in many areas. Mitchell Tech is addressing this industry need by combining the curricula of two existing programs to offer an AAS degree in Utilities Technology.

Students who complete a combination of any of these two programs—Power Line Construction and Maintenance; Geospatial Technologies; Heating & Cooling Technology; or Natural Gas Technology—with the requisite general education classes, will be awarded an AAS degree. Graduates of this program will find many employment opportunities with utility providers.

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.

Please Note: Students planning to obtain an AAS degree in Utilities Technology MUST complete the CDL requirement during their first year of enrollment.

Note: Students in this program are required to purchase a laptop computer from Mitchell Tech. The laptop will have the necessary software installed and will be serviced free of charge while the student is attending Mitchell Tech.

Note: Mitchell Tech recommends that applicants to this program obtain a physical examination for their safety and protection. Applicants to this program need to be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling of heavy materials.

Award: AAS Degree

PL Curriculum

First Semester

PAT 100Intro to GPS Technologies

1
PL 111Fundamentals of DC/AC

3
PL 141Power Grid Design

3
PL 150Field Training I

4
PL 151Construction of Underground Lines

4
PL 171Utility Safety I

1

Second Semester

PL 120Transformers Connections

3
PL 143Power Grid Design II

3
PL 154Maintenance of Underground Lines

4
PL 156Field Training II

4
PL 172Utility Safety II

1

Geospatial Technologies Curriculum

First Semester

MAP 101Introduction to GIS

4
MAP 102Principles of GPS

2
MAP 105UAS Operation

2
MAP 110CAD I

2
SD 100Introduction to Programming

2

Second Semester

MAP 120CAD II

2
MAP 121Cloud-based GPS GIS Applications

2
MAP 125GIS Problems Analysis

4
MAP 128Remote Sensing

3
CIS 107Spreadsheet Concepts

3

Heating and Cooling Technology Curriculum

First Semester

HV 101Electrical Fundamentals

3
HV 111Heating Fundamentals

3
HV 121Air Condition & Refrigeration Fund

2
HV 151Air Condition Heat & Refrig Lab I

4

Second Semester

HV 122Sheet Metal Tech Lab

3
HV 132Heating Refrigeration Theory

4
HV 142HV Controls Heat Pumps

3
HV 152Air Conditioning Heating Ref Lab II

4

Natural Gas Technology Curriculum

First Semester

NGT 100Safety for Natural Gas Technician

1
NGT 101Electrical Fundamentals

3
NGT 102Gas Operations and Maintenance

3
NGT 104Foundations of Natural Gas Tech

2
NGT 105Gas Installation Lab

3
NGT 110Trenching and Excavation Practices

2

Second Semester

BUS 204Customer Service

3
NGT 112Gas Metering and Regulators

3
NGT 115Gas Mapping and Locating

4
NGT 120Corrosion Management

2
PAT 102Principles of GPS/GIS

2

In addition to the technical courses required in each program, the student seeking an AAS degree must also complete:

TRAN 100Industrial Transportation CDL

1
OSHA 101OSHA 10 Training

1
CPR 100First Aid, CPR AED

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In addition to the technical courses required in the program, the student seeking an AAS degree must also complete 16 credits of general education courses as outlined in the general education section of this document