Oil and Gas Production Technology, TD

Program Description

The Technical Diploma program in Oil and Gas Production Technology is designed to provide students with the knowledge and technical skills needed for entry-level positions in the oil and gas and related industries. Students learn the “ins and outs” of oil and gas exploration, drilling, completions, and production operations. Students will earn a technical diploma upon successful completion of this one-year (45-credit hour) program.

Program Goals

• Graduates will understand the concepts and terminology of the oil and gas industry
• Graduates will be competent with the operation of the different equipment that is used by the oil and gas industry.
• Graduates will be able to apply critical thinking in making decisions and solving problems.
• Graduates will understand how to communicate effectively-written, oral, and nonverbal.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates completing the Oil and Gas Production program will be able to do the following:

• Demonstrate an understanding of offshore safety and compliance standards and regulations applicable to deep-water production and facilities.
• Describe the components and processes involved in the drilling and producing of oil and gas.
• Explain exploration, production, and operation concepts associated with the oil and gas industry.
• Demonstrate competency with the operation of electrical equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics and fluid dynamics equipment; pumps and compressors; oil and gas instrumentation equipment; and oil and gas processing equipment.
• Effectively diagnose, communicate, and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
• Demonstrate and apply skills necessary to gain employment in the drilling, production, service and safety segments of the oil industry.