Oil Well Drillers, CA [OPEOIL-CT, 30 Total Credits]

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RESTRICTED ENTRY PROGRAM

Students MUST be indentured in the Operating Engineers Apprenticeship Program before enrolling in classes. Special consideration will be given students who complete the Operating Engineers Certificate of Achievement if they are affected by the retroactive six year rule. For further information, contact the Division of Apprenticeship Studies at 702-651-4163.

DESCRIPTION

This degree prepares students for employment as a Journeyman Oil Well Driller with the Operating Engineers Union. Along with special program courses, academic skills emphasizing math, science and human relations are stressed to prepare students to meet the challenges common in the work place.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Comprehend and utilize all applicable oil well drilling tools.
Comprehend and utilize formulas used in the calculations of all phases of oil well drilling work.
Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot and repair any problems that arise in oil well drilling work.

General Education Requirements (3 Credits)

Communications (3 Credits)

Special Program Requirements (27 Credits)

^{Any OPE journeyman course offered for credit may be substituted for any of the above OPE apprentice courses. Please contact the program coordinator for more details.}

OPE 101B - Introduction to Apprenticeship/Operation and Maintenance
and OPE 173B - Drilling I
and OPE 175B - Drilling II
and OPE 177B - Drilling III
and OPE 201B - Hazardous Materials Handling Awareness
and OPE 270B - OSHA 30
Computation included in OPE 173B , OPE 175B , OPE 177B
Human Relations included in OPE 101B