Underground Construction I

Catalog description

Students will develop a working knowledge of construction specifications for buried and underground utility systems and practice construction methods in dedicated lab activities. We will 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 the basic maintenance of utility pipes through dedicated lab activities. Students must be 18 years or older due to the equipment used during lab activities, per Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.