The strength of any great school is the strength of its programs. At Mitchell Tech, you’ll find today’s most advanced technology, experienced and highly qualified instructors, beautiful new classes and labs at our Spruce Street campus, and lots of great people that you will soon call friends. And in two years or less, you’ll graduate with a lifetime of opportunity ahead of you. Read about our five exciting career divisions below to help you decide which programs might be the right fit for you.
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Career Opportunities
Gas Technician
Propane Delivery & Service
Average Salary
According to the US Department of Labor and Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for career opportunities from this program is:
$38,923.00
The Propane & Natural Gas Technologies program emphasizes skills needed to install, maintain, operate and repair gas distribution systems and equipment for residential, commercial and industrial customers. Students also learn to maintain and repair appliances used by residential and commercial customers.
In the propane industry there is an abundance of opportunities in both managerial and service divisions. Graduates may also be employed in the construction industry, which contracts with public utilities and/or municipalities to install and maintain gas service.
Students who wish to obtain an AAS degree in Utilities Technology may complete this curriculum, the Power Line Construction and Maintenance curriculum, and an additional 6 credits of general education.
Students who wish to obtain a specialized combination degree may complete courses in the Propane & Natural Gas Technology program and selected courses in the Heating and Cooling Technology program. Check with the Admissions office for details.
Note: Students in this program are expected to conform to MTI’s Drug Testing Policy. See the Student Handbook for details. MTI recommends that applicants in the Propane & Natural Gas Technologies program obtain a physical examination for their safety and protection.
At the completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Apply basic principles and safe practices of LP and natural gas.
- Size vapor distribution systems.
- Install vapor distribution systems.
- Maintain vapor distribution systems.
- Operate excavation equipment.
- Apply customer service skills.
Placement and Wage Information
100% of 2009 graduates continued their education by entering the Power Line Construction and Maintenance program seeking an AAS degree in Utilities Technology.
Tuition & Fees
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$7,080 |
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$1,000 |
| Books/Tools (estimated) |
$1,820 |
Total estimated* program cost
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$9,900 |
| *All costs listed are estimated and are subject to change at any time. Students will receive final costs at the time of course registration. |
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