At A Glance
Certificate program designed to offer industry-based education and training to students who desire quick entry into the gas industry.
Students pursuing this new certificate program should graduate in less than one year.
Graduates will continue to see employment opportunities as 50% of the current workforce is expected to retire in the next five to seven years.
The median annual wages for geological and hydrologic technicians and petroleum engineers was $50,630.
Available at the School of Petroleum & Natural Gas in Tunkhannock.
Welcome to Petroleum & Natural Gas Technician-Certificate Program
Looking to get into the petroleum and natural gas industry? Consider Lackawanna College’s Petroleum & Natural Gas Technician certificate. The program enables students to complete their training in less than one year.
Your Career Starts Here
More About the Program
The Petroleum & Natural Gas Technician certificate gives students hands-on training in the field.
The certificate program is the first step to a fulfilling career. You can work your way up in the field or continue on in your education, perhaps to earn an associate degree in petroleum and natural gas business administration or technology.
The Course Work
Coursework is focused on educating and training professionals for new careers in the oil and gas industries. Classes include Industrial Safety, PNG Handling & Processing, PNG Production, and more. These courses are offered exclusively at the School of Petroleum & Natural Gas in Tunkhannock, PA.
Tuition for the Petroleum & Natural Gas Technician certificate program is $9,995.
Additional Information
Q: Does Lackawanna College offer a PNG Technician certificate?
Yes. Lackawanna College’s School of Petroleum and Natural Gas at the Tunkhannock Center offers a 24-credit Petroleum & Natural Gas Technician certificate.
Q: Where is the PNG Technician certificate offered?
The certificate is offered exclusively at the Lackawanna College Tunkhannock Center, the home of the School of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
Q: How long is the PNG Technician certificate?
The certificate is a 24-credit, two-semester program. Approximately half of the credit hours are spent in lab.
Q: How much does the PNG Technician certificate cost?
The program cost is $9,995. 95% of Lackawanna students receive financial aid.
Q: What are the admissions requirements for the PNG Technician certificate?
A high school diploma or GED is required. This is an open-enrollment certificate with rolling admissions; the next cohort begins Fall 2026.
Q: What certifications can you earn in the PNG Technician certificate?
Students may earn Snap-On Torque Applications and Procedures, Snap-On Mechanical Torque, Snap-On Electronic Torque, and Ariel Compression Basics 2.0 certifications, with First Aid, CPR, and AED also potentially available.