MCCCD Program Description

Natural Gas Pipeline Operations

Course: AIT112

First Term: 2025 Spring

Lecture 3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S - Standard Load

Description: Introduction to the fundamentals of the natural gas pipeline operations. Includes topics such as damage prevention, emergency response, valve operation, and testing of facilities. This course prepares students for the Non-Joiner Operator Qualification in the natural gas pipeline industry.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Discuss the evolution of the natural gas industry in the U.S. to its current state. (I) 2. Describe safety issues associated with natural gas operations. (I, II, III) 3. List common procedures in the installation and testing of natural gas systems. (II, III) 4. Identify basic recognition, avoidance, abatement and prevention safety issues in the natural gas industry. (I, II, III) 5. Perform basic operator qualifications. (III)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Natural Gas Industry Fundamentals II. Safety III. Operations

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 25, 2024

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