Utilities Technology - Associate of Applied Science

Area of Study: Utilities Technology
Degree/Certificate: Associate of Applied Science
Academic School: Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering and Computer Science

Overview

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Utilities Technology provides students with a background in essential utilities construction and operations. Students will learn about telecommunications/fiber, water, wastewater and gas system operations, standard construction tasks (including fiber splicing), and operating equipment such as aerial lifts, directional boring machines, hydrovac trucks and mini-excavators safely. Students will learn about aerial and underground construction methods and utility components. This program includes potential paid internships in the utilities industry. 

As the designated training location for the 16-county region in Northeast Ohio, this program meets the rising demand for skilled workers looking to enter or advance in Northeast Ohio's utility contracting and public utilities industry.

Prepare yourself for careers that keep communities and cities thriving by making sure utility systems are working!

Program Highlights 

• Small class sizes
• Hands-on learning
• Industry-recognized certifications
• Co-op and internship placement
• Scholarships available for eligible students*

Program Requirements 

• Must be 18 or older
• Holds a valid Ohio driver's license
• Has a high school or GED diploma
• Passes a DOT physical and drug screen**
• Passes the basic CDL permit test**

Graduates can gain knowledge or certification in:

• Fiber Optic Technician
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-hour training
• CPR and First Aid
• Flagger
• Confined Space Entry 
• Excavation and Trenching**

*Contact the program manager directly for eligibility requirements 
**Applies to the associate degree program