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Where to go for Oil and Gas Training Adapted from Information by PETEX ® Petroleum Extension (PETEX ® ), a unit of the Texas Extended Campus at The University of Texas at Austin, is located at the university’s J.J. Pickle Research Campus in North Austin, with training centers also located in Houston and Odessa. Since 1944, PETEX has been training oil and gas professionals. The connections formed over the past 73 years have given the program unparalleled access to current expertise, as well as insight into the changing needs and challenges of the industry. Building on its ultimate goal of giv- ing students the knowledge the industry needs, PETEX trains industry professionals at all expe- rience levels in new technologies, cutting-edge equipment, and current industry standards and practices, which in turn helps build a more competent, prepared workforce. Students are able to take courses ranging from traditional instructor-led classroom courses to online courses, and are taught by professionals from the oil and gas industry with current knowledge and years of field experience. The courses promote open discussion and ample interaction with instructors and fellow participants while the curriculum combines lectures, class- room exercises, hands-on training, and field trips to round out the learning experience. Here is a small sampling of the courses which can be held at a location of your choosing. PETEX is also able to customize any of their courses according to your company-specific requirements. LNG: Basics of Liquefied Natural Gas Elementary Drilling Onshore Petroleum Fundamentals Liquid Petroleum Measurement Natural Gas Measurement Field Handling of Natural Gas Plant Processing of Natural Gas Pipeline Technology Hydraulics for Pipeline Engineers Hydraulics for Pipeline Operators Pipeline Construction Inspection and more! Recently, the program announced it is offering a 20% discount for government and military employees when they register for any of PETEX’s instructor-led courses. Building Up the Workers of Tomorrow Adapted from Information by Heavy Equipment Colleges of America Education and acquiring skills is important in any profession or industry. Within the construction industry, Heavy Equipment Colleges of America offers comprehensive training through programs lasting three, six, or nine weeks, along with job placement assistance. The college has campuses in California, Georgia, North Carolina, and Oklahoma. The heavy equipment operator and crane training programs are designed to provide the experience and knowledge construction equipment companies are looking for in today’s marketplace. The three-week Introduction to Heavy Equipment Operations course disseminates practical information concerning basic heavy equipment operation. Coursework focuses on the essential skills of earthmoving, including digging, trenching, loading, heavy equipment safety, preventive maintenance, and construction site fundamentals. Participants are involved in the learning process through hands-on field training with the backhoe, dozer, and wheel loader. The Heavy Equipment Level Two course provides more complex operations along with the skills and knowledge one needs to draw the eyes of potential employers. This course qualifies participants for the Adaptable Equipment Proficiency Testing exam, a nationally recognized heavy equipment operations certification. Supplementary instruction on the dozer involves ex- cavation backfill, advanced rough grading techniques; while additional instruction includes operation of a hydraulic excavator and coursework on advanced project site layouts and civil blueprint readings. The Heavy Equipment College of Oklahoma’s Crane Training Program prepares participants for a career using one of the most desired skills in the construction industry. Incorporating both classroom and hands-on field training, the course teaches the fundamentals of crane operation in fixed-cab and swing cab hydraulic cranes, which includes crane set-up, load dynamics, lift planning, rigging, signaling, and pinpoint accuracy. The comprehensive course is designed to provide preparation for the HECC Crane Operator Certification Exam, which is a highly regarded certification in the crane and lifting industry. 26 JULY 2017 WorldWide Drilling Resource ®