Underground Construction I

Catalog description

Develop a working knowledge of construction specifications for buried and underground utility systems and practice construction methods in dedicated lab activities. Focus on gas, water, sewer, and communications utilities. Site restoration and safety protocols will be reviewed. Students will perform operations for horizontal directional drilling, basic excavation, and basic maintenance of utility pipes through dedicated lab activity. Students need to be 18 years of age or older due to equipment use during lab activities, per Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.