Gas Utility Worker-Advanced Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
The Gas Utility Worker Program consists of general education courses and core courses that feature specific competencies in the safe construction and operation of natural gas distribution systems. The program takes a student through a series of basic and advanced skill sets designed to enhance on-the-job performance and to quickly bring the student to the level of a full-functioning, skilled worker once employed. Upon completion, students who graduate from this program will be prepared to work as a utility worker in the gas utility industry.
The Gas Utility was created through the tremendous efforts of the United Military Assistance Program (UMAP) and the Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA) Veterans Committee, led by Local Union 18007. Dawson Technical Institute (DTI) is dedicated to providing students with intensive and comprehensive industry validated training in the construction trade and utility industries. DTI is committed to preparing students to compete in these industries by offering relevant competency-based instruction that leads to unionized apprenticeship and other relevant trade and utility worker opportunities. The program assists those men and women transitioning from the military into the civilian sector with gainful career opportunities in the Utility Workers sector and other labor affiliated program opportunities.
Dawson Technical Institute offers the Electrical Line Worker (Overhead) certificate program through the Construction Technology Center located 3901 S. State Street in Chicago, Illinois. The Advanced Certificate in Electrical Line Worker prepares students for an entry level apprentice position with a utility contractor. The program provides instruction in tool safety and usage, construction materials, work site safety, blueprint reading, and mathematical concepts. Course content also includes an introduction to the construction trades and AED/CPR certification. Theory and practical 3hands-on4 application are emphasized throughout the program. Students will receive the OSHA Construction Safety and Health 10-hour Certification and Scaffold Certification upon successful completion of the program.
CIP: 46-0503 Plumbing Technology/Plumber.
Established in 2011
CIP: 46-0503 Plumbing Technology/Plumber.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Dawson Technical Institute
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Construction and Extraction Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
CPR/AED, OSHA, DT
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
24 Weeks ( 680.00 Hours / 40.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $6,280.00 |
| Books | $750.00 |
| Total Cost | $7,030.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- G.I. Benefits
Application Procedure
Student will first gain access to the CCC student portal. Contact person is Jerome Balfour: jbalfour1@ccc.edu. If younger than 18 years of age may be admitted but must have a HS Diploma or GED, or be admitted following the alternative ATB Test standard. Programs are open for application for Fall and Spring semester. Interested persons may apply for training at any City Colleges of Chicago locations or through an on-line application. Students are accepted on a 3first-come, first-served4 basis limited by the class requirements for OSHA safety. When an initial inquiry is made, the applicant is scheduled to attend a general information session presented by an Admissions Advisor. Please contact first for list of documents. For the completion of Training Provider Exploration form, contact Gloria White, Email: gwhite@ccc.edu
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - Placement Test
- Writing - CCC Write Placement Test score of 5 to 6
- Other - If a recent high school grad, ACT scres are accepted score Eng540
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Gas Utility Worker-Advanced Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
The Gas Utility Worker Program consists of general education courses and core courses that feature specific competencies in the safe construction and operation of natural gas distribution systems. The program takes a student through a series of basic and advanced skill sets designed to enhance on-the-job performance and to quickly bring the student to the level of a full-functioning, skilled worker once employed. Upon completion, students who graduate from this program will be prepared to work as a utility worker in the gas utility industry.
The Gas Utility was created through the tremendous efforts of the United Military Assistance Program (UMAP) and the Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA) Veterans Committee, led by Local Union 18007. Dawson Technical Institute (DTI) is dedicated to providing students with intensive and comprehensive industry validated training in the construction trade and utility industries. DTI is committed to preparing students to compete in these industries by offering relevant competency-based instruction that leads to unionized apprenticeship and other relevant trade and utility worker opportunities. The program assists those men and women transitioning from the military into the civilian sector with gainful career opportunities in the Utility Workers sector and other labor affiliated program opportunities.
Dawson Technical Institute offers the Electrical Line Worker (Overhead) certificate program through the Construction Technology Center located 3901 S. State Street in Chicago, Illinois. The Advanced Certificate in Electrical Line Worker prepares students for an entry level apprentice position with a utility contractor. The program provides instruction in tool safety and usage, construction materials, work site safety, blueprint reading, and mathematical concepts. Course content also includes an introduction to the construction trades and AED/CPR certification. Theory and practical 3hands-on4 application are emphasized throughout the program. Students will receive the OSHA Construction Safety and Health 10-hour Certification and Scaffold Certification upon successful completion of the program.
CIP: 46-0503 Plumbing Technology/Plumber.
Established in 2011
CIP: 46-0503 Plumbing Technology/Plumber.
Provider Information
Dawson Technical Institute
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Construction and Extraction Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
CPR/AED, OSHA, DT
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
24 Weeks ( 680.00 Hours / 40.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $6,280.00 |
| Books | $750.00 |
| Total Cost | $7,030.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- G.I. Benefits
Application Procedure
Student will first gain access to the CCC student portal. Contact person is Jerome Balfour: jbalfour1@ccc.edu. If younger than 18 years of age may be admitted but must have a HS Diploma or GED, or be admitted following the alternative ATB Test standard. Programs are open for application for Fall and Spring semester. Interested persons may apply for training at any City Colleges of Chicago locations or through an on-line application. Students are accepted on a 3first-come, first-served4 basis limited by the class requirements for OSHA safety. When an initial inquiry is made, the applicant is scheduled to attend a general information session presented by an Admissions Advisor. Please contact first for list of documents. For the completion of Training Provider Exploration form, contact Gloria White, Email: gwhite@ccc.edu
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - Placement Test
- Writing - CCC Write Placement Test score of 5 to 6
- Other - If a recent high school grad, ACT scres are accepted score Eng540
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction