Propane & Natural Gas Technician
Program Details
This 4-month program introduces propane and natural gas heating systems using EMCC developed curriculum. The curriculum focuses on residential/light commercial heating systems and will provide technical training with lab components. Lab time includes working with related gas equipment, appliances, controls and basic electricity.
Approved by the Maine Fuel Board, upon completion of the course the student will meet the requirements to sit for the State of Maine Gas License with the Appliance Connection and Service Technician State exam.
Program Schedule
| Location | Start Date | End Date |
| EMCC Main Campus – Bangor, ME | 2025 dates TBD | – |
| Class schedule: | – | – |
Key Outcomes
Job title: Propane & Natural Gas Technician
Top employers in Maine:
- Dead River Company
- Suburban Propane
- Fabian Oil
- CN Brown
- Superior Plus Propane
Starting salary range: $36,000 – $63,000
Application Requirements
- 18 years of age by the start of the course
- Maine state resident
- Copy of high school transcript or equivalent completion certificate (GED or HiSET)
Financial Assistance
Inquire with any of these public assistance programs for support with any of your educational or financial needs including tuition assistance for continuing education credits, laptop and internet assistance, transportation, and other necessities.
Scholarships – Eastern Maine Community College Foundation
Eastern Maine Development Corp. WIOA program – Contact Kim Donovan, KDonovan@emdc.org, 207.561.4043, for eligibility requirements
Competitive Skills Scholarship Program – Click here for more information about this program.
Maine Community Foundation – The Maine Community Foundation offers scholarships for non-traditional students. Click here for more information or contact Cherie Galyean, CGalyean@mainecf.org, 207.412.2017.
HOPE Program Navigator (for Penobscot, Hancock, Piscataquis, Washington, and Northern Waldo counties) – Email Suzanne Graves-Hall, Suzanne.graveshall@maine.edu, 207.356.9154. Fax: 207.581.2532. Toll-free: 1.800.281.3703. General Line: Teri Mann, hope@maine.edu, 207.551.3331 or apply online.