Course Listing

Floorhand Training for Oil and Gas Drilling

 

This training program, approved by the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC), will prepare students for the position of Floorhand on drilling rigs. Commonly referred to as a "Roughneck", this job offers higher than average pay and benefits to those who want to begin a career in this nationwide industry. 
Knowledge of safe working practices in the oil and gas industry is a major focus of this program. Students will achieve CPR/First Aid certification and RigPass certification. Hands-on training on an actual drilling rig simulator is an integral part of the training program.

 
Class Dates: 

Varies

Location: 

Varies

Cost: 
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Apprentice Underground Miner Program - RED HAT

Our "new miner" course is designed to prepare students for the WV Office of Miner's Health and Safety's certification exam, which is required to become an entry-level underground coal miner. Trainees will be exposed to a general orientation in mining, mining health and safety, mine gases and ventilation, roof and ribs, haulage, emergency response, accident prevention and hazard recognition, and miner and operator rights and responsibilities.

All training materials are provided.  An additional $10 fee will be required for the final examination, which must be paid to the WV Office of Miner's Health and Safety.

Participants must be 18 years of age or older.  Class size is limited to 25 persons and attendance is mandatory as required by state law.  Please bring a pencil and notebook to the first night of class.

 
Class Dates: 

Nov 29 - Dec 17 (Monday - Friday)            5:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Location: 

CWE #113 - Fairmont

Cost: 
$399

Certificate Degree in Power Plant Technology

This program is designed to prepare students for employment as power plant operators. Excellent employment opportunities exist in West Virginia and throughout the United States for students who complete this program. Students are not obligated to work for Allegheny Energy upon completion of this certificate program, and are free to obtain employment with any company.  
Class Dates: 

Apply now for Fall 2011!!!

Location: 

Main Campus - Fairmont

Cost: 
This is an academic certificate programs; Pierpont C&TC tuition & fees apply.

Emergency Medical Technician - Mining (EMT-M)

The 75-hour Emergency Medical Technician-Mining (EMT-M) course provides an individual with the knowledge to provide basic emergency care during the first phases of an emergency.

The Emergency Medical Technician-Mining’s primary responsibility is to bring expert emergency medical care to victims of emergencies within the mining environment and to safely transfer their care to Emergency Medical Personnel for transportation to the proper facility.  Duties are performed unsupervised, in a great variety of circumstances, and often under considerable physical and emotional stress.  The actions taken can mean the difference between life and death of the victim.  The West Virginia EMT-M course is based upon portions of the United States Department of Transportation curriculum and the national standard for emergency medical technicians across the nation.

 
Class Dates: 

Next Session TBD

Location: 

Merchant Street Center - Fairmont

Cost: 
$400

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