Program Pathway
| First Semester Courses | 16 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| CETT 1409 | DC-AC Circuits | 4 |
| HYDR 1345 | Hydraulics and Pneumatics | 3 |
| MCHN 1302 | Print Reading for Machine Trades | 3 |
| TECM 1303-or-MCHN 1343 | Technical Calculations-or-Machine Shop Mathematics | 3 |
| EDUC 1300 | Learning Framework: 1st Year Experience | 3 |
| Second Semester Courses | 14 Credits | |
| IEIR 1310 | Motor Controls | 3 |
| INMT 2303 | Pumps, Compressors & Mechanical Drives | 3 |
| OSHT 1316 | Material Handling | 3 |
| PTRT 1191 | Employment Preparation | 1 |
| RBTC 1401 | Programmable Controllers | 4 |
| Third Semester Courses | 14 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| INTC 1341 | Principles of Automatic Control | 3 |
| PHED 1164 | Introduction to Physical Fitness & Wellness-or-Any One Credit Hour Physical Activity Course | 1 |
| PTRT 1301 | Introduction to Petroleum Industry | 3 |
| PTRT 1303 | Drilling | 3 |
| PTRT 1424 | Petroleum Instrumentation | 4 |
| Fourth Semester Courses | 4 Credits | |
| PTRT 1491 | Petroleum Technology Troubleshooting1 | 4 |
| Petroleum Service Technician Certificate Program Total | 48 Credits |
|---|---|
Earned credits from this certificate can be applied toward the Petroleum Service Technician AAS Degree.
Program Details
Men and women working as field service, petroleum field service technicians complete highly technical tasks that require advanced training and knowledge. Due to the advancements in electro-mechanical systems, interdisciplinary fields are rapidly developing to address the design, operation and maintenance of products, and systems that require a working knowledge of both mechanical and electronic components.
A field-service technician installs and maintains oil field service equipment, instrumentation, controls, and electro-mechanical systems. After completing the field-service technician certificate, a student can choose to enter one of two certificate/degree tracks. The petroleum field service technician certificate and degree prepares a student for entry into the upstream development side of the oil and gas industry with an emphasis in drilling and the supporting systems needed for the completion of oil and gas wells.
Courses provide training in hydraulics/pneumatics, DC/AC circuits, and petroleum instrumentation. This certificate prepares a student to enter the industry as a technician in support of electro-mechanical, petroleum, and manufacturing technologies.
Tuition
Average full-time tuition is $862 per semester.
Tuition rates are based on residency. Get an estimate of your costs by using the Tuition & Fees chart. If you need assistance paying for college, financial aid is available in the form of book advances, grants, scholarships, loans, and more.
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