Utilities Pipeline Technology

Preparation to work in and perform routine safety precautions with natural gas. Students will gain knowledge and skills required to assist an injured or suddenly ill person before professional emergency care can be provided.

An introduction to the fundamentals of transportation, storage and the regulations pertaining to propane, butane and natural gas.

An introduction to various aspects of the gas industry including development, economics, equipment, systems, instrumentation, operations, and various associated scientific principles and processes. The course gives students a basic introduction to the Natural Gas Technology program. Addressed will be a variety of topics with emphasis on predrilling and drilling including; pre-drilling planning, drilling, circulation systems, construction basics, simple completions, overview of production processes and equipment.

Applies curriculum studied in concurrent courses. Equipment operation including backhoe and loader operation, trencher and plow operations, directional boring and line locating.

OSHA Excavation Standard and safety and health aspects of excavation and trenching. Course topics include practical soil mechanics and their relationship to the stability of shored and unshored slopes and walls of excavations, introduction of various types of shoring (wood timbers and hydraulic), soil classification, and use of protective systems.

This course trains participants to provide first aid, CPR, and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). Students must complete the hands-on skill session. This class is offered for credit as a Pass/No Pass course.

An overview of OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) standards focusing on hazard recognition and injury and illness prevention. The 10-hour construction program is intended to provide entry-level construction workers with awareness of hazards in and around the construction work site. Emphasis is placed on recognition and prevention and helps create a culture of safety. Upon successful completion the student will receive OSHA 10 certification.

Provides a foundation for gaining the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for college success. Students will learn to make a successful transition to higher education by setting up a pattern of success that will last the rest of their lives. Students will define goals and develop thinking skills, learning strategies and personal qualities essential to both academic and career success. Please note: Students who have served active military duty (excluding basic training and AIT) may be exempt from the Student Success course. Student must provide a copy of DD214 or other official military documentation to the registrar for verification.

Instruction in commercial transportation. Opportunities are provided for obtaining a Class A commercial drivers license. Arrangements are made for taking the test(s) required by the state. A Class A CDL is a requirement for graduation from several programs. A valid South Dakota driver’s license is required in order to complete the CDL training course. For students enrolling in a two-year program, this course must be completed by the end of their first year. This class is offered for credit as a Pass/No Pass course. Please note: Students are required to show proof of a valid Class A CDL by the end of the 10th day of the semester in which the student is enrolled in order to drop this class.

Customer service is a critical element in the success and future of all businesses that compete in today’s economy. It is more challenging than ever to attract and retain customers because more companies are competing for the same customer. This course is a study of issues in the workplace relating to effective customer service and emphasizes three different aspects of customer service: the profession, skills for success, and building and maintaining relationships. Through role play scenarios, collaborative learning activities, and application of concepts to real-world situations, students are introduced to the issues of ethics, problem solving, strategy implementation, empowerment, communications, motivation and leadership necessary for the delivery of exceptional customer service and customer retention.

Enables the student to apply common technical concepts used in the gas measurement industry. Computer based and instructor led training are blended with hands-on exercises to build a set of basic skills necessary to implement industry applied mathematics and physical laws necessary for advanced gas measurement training.

The gas industry has an enormous impact on all aspects of daily life. Individuals, corporations, and national governments make financial and policy decisions based on the cost, use, and availability of natural resources. This course reviews gas operations and markets including an overview of basic drilling operations, production, basic economics, processing and final transport. Students will be introduced to the cost of wells, seasonal impacts on prices, and the role of natural gas reserves.

The mechanisms of corrosion and the benefits of corrosion prevention and control planning. Students will identify good practices for setting up an optimal corrosion management scheme. An overview of top corrosion threats and their mitigation methods is taught and includes weld corrosion, external corrosion and stress corrosion cracking.

This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of GPS and their application in precision agriculture and Geographic Information System (GIS) applications. It will cover various aspects of GPS technology, including corrections, constellations, and their primary uses in the industry, alongside essential GPS terminology and its relevance to professional practice. After building a solid foundation in GPS technology, the focus will transition to the utilization of GIS operations within the agricultural sector, equipping students with the skills and knowledge to leverage these technologies in enhancing farming efficiency and productivity.