Underground Construction II

Catalog description

Capstone course in Utilities Technology program. Working practice of construction methods for buried and underground utility systems by dedicated lab activities. Advanced methods for gas, water, sewer and communications utilities. Site restoration and safety protocols will be demonstrated. Students will perform operations for horizontal directional drilling, excavation, installation and maintenance of utility pipes. Students need to be 18 years of age or older due to equipment used during lab activities, per Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.