Petroleum Field Technician at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology | Trade School Go
    Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology
    Associate Degree
    Certificate (1-2 years)
    $11,571
    Avg Tuition
    18 months
    Duration
    On-Campus
    Format
    Pleasant Gap, PA
    Location

    About This Program

    Petroleum Technology/Technician program at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology

    Types of Petroleum Field Technicians

    Geological Technician
    Environmental Sampling Technician
    Well Logging Technician
    Core Inspector
    Gas Plant Operator
    Compressor Technician
    LNG Technician
    Field Service Technician (Oil & Gas)

    What You'll Learn:

    • Principles of petroleum extraction and related geology
    • Petroleum field mapping and site analysis
    • Testing and sampling methods
    • Instrument calibration
    • Laboratory analysis
    • Test equipment operation and maintenance
    • Environment and safety monitoring procedures for oil/gas fields and facilities
    • Facility inspection procedures
    • Report preparation

    Costs & Financial Aid

    Estimated Tuition:$11,571/yr
    Program Tuition Range:$9,240 – $13,855

    School-level tuition; actual program costs may vary. Source: NCES

    Financial Aid

    77%
    Receive Any Aid
    51%
    Receive Federal Aid
    56%
    Pell Grant Recipients
    $9,416
    Avg Loan Amount
    64%
    Have Student Loans
    Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits

    Source: U.S. Department of Education

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    Program Classification

    CIP Code: 15.0903 (Petroleum Technician)

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