Technical Diploma│1 Year│34 Credits│Beaver Dam Campus│Eligible for Financial Aid
WI Median Salary for Recent Graduates: $56,116
Demand for gas utility providers and technicians is growing faster than the supply of skilled workers. Get started in MPTC’s three-semester Gas Utility Construction and Service technical diploma and learn how to install, operate and maintain gas distribution systems.
Students in the program work in MPTC’s newly-built Energy Education Center, which is a fully-functioning gas utility lab.
Gas Utility students learn how to install underground natural gas distribution systems and residential and commercial natural gas service lines. Graduates are prepared to adhere to OSHA safety procedures, service gas appliances, and install gas piping for natural and propane gases. Students will also gain hands-on experience in the physically-demanding underground construction field preparing them for related careers in the construction.
This program is a great fit if you enjoy working:
- Outdoors
- With your hands
- With heavy equipment
Work for employers like Michels, KS Energy Services, Madison Gas and Electric, We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service. This career has a bright outlook and employers need you to fill the following positions:
- Gas Utility Construction Worker
- Underground Utilities Construction Worker
- Entry Level Gas Meter and Gas Regulator Technician
- Entry Level Welder
- Entry Level Propane Gas Delivery and Installation Worker
- Entry Level Mapping Technician
- Underground Facilities Locator
- Utility Meter Reader
Statewide Median Salary for Recent Graduates: $58,378
Course Requirements
The following courses need to be passed to complete the program. Each credit costs approximately $173.50 for Wisconsin residents (see next tab or Catalog).
Students will obtain OSHA 30 certification thru completion of the Safety Applications for Utilities 1 course (469-347 Safety Applications for Utilities 1). In addition, you’ll earn CPR, first aid and OSHA 30 certifications and complete CDL theory.
*Enrollment may limit the campus availability or delivery of certain courses. CPR/First Aid certification are required components of the program that students will receive.
High School Dual Credit
Dual credit provides high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school, without leaving their high school classroom. The courses are taught by certified high school instructors using a technical college curriculum, grading policies and textbooks. Learn More
Credit for Prior Learning
Earn college credit through Moraine Park’s Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) opportunities. Credit opportunities are available for:
- Previous college coursework from prior institutions
- Military training and experience
- Passing of MPTC or national exams
- Skills or knowledge developed on the job or through other life experiences
Visit MPTC’s Credit for Prior Learning page for more information.
Credit Transfer
You can transfer in prior college work by submitting official college transcripts or get a free transcript review. You can also earn credits at MPTC and transfer to a four-year college to earn your bachelor’s degree.
Visit the Transfer Opportunities page for more information on credit transfer agreements between Moraine Park and four-year colleges, both public and private.
Program Costs
This is a 34 credit program. The cost of your degree depends on a number of factors such as approved prior credits, textbooks, the financial aid you receive and program-specific costs like equipment.
- $143.45 tuition per credit (resident)
- $215.18 tuition per credit (out-of-state resident)
- Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.
- Please refer to the Tuition & Fee Information for additional enrollment fee information.
- Required books and materials are an additional cost. New, used, and rental books may be an option.
Additional Costs – $100
- Multipurpose tool
- Hard hat
- Safety glasses
- Reflective clothing
Financial Aid
Financial Aid is available for this program. Processing can take 4-5 weeks after a student’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received. Visit the financial aid page to learn more.
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Moraine Park’s admissions starts with the online application. The admissions steps and financial aid process can take a couple of weeks so plan ahead. View and begin standard admissions steps.
If you have any questions or need help with the process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to any of our recruiters or contact us at admissions@morainepark.edu OR 920-924-3200, TTY/VP:Use Relay VRS.
“I chose to start the Gas Utility Construction & Service while I waited to start the EPD program because, I wanted to learn gas and all underground utility. If you’re working in the energy field having the knowledge of both programs will set me apart. I wanted to learn as much as I could over the two years here at MPTC. It’s all tied together. Plus it’s more affordable than attending a four-year college.”
Ben N.│Gas Utility Construction and Service ’21
High school dual credit provides high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school, without leaving their high school classroom. The courses are taught by certified high school instructors using technical college curriculum, grading policies and textbooks.
Has previous life experience already helped you build knowledge and skills applicable to your studies? Applying previously earned credits to a program of study can save you both time spent in the classroom and money spent on tuition and fees.
Transferring here is easy! You can transfer in prior college work by submitting official college transcripts or get a free transcript review.
Financial Aid is provided to aid eligible associate degree and technical diploma programs with 28 credits or more. Processing can take 4-6 weeks after a student’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received.
In this program, you will be charged for 2 credits of tuition for the course College 101. For financial aid purposes, this will count as 1 credit. If you enroll in less than full time credits for the semester you select to take this in, it will impact the amount of aid you are eligible to receive. Please work with your advisor to create the course schedule that will best meet your needs.
Our recruiters on any of the three campuses are ready to help you plan your future!