UXO Technician Level I Program

The demand for qualified Unexploded Explosive Ordnance (UXO) Technicians by the civilian UXO industry exceeds supply, both in Canada and the USA.
 
AMEC and the University of New Brunswick, College of Extended Learning have joined forces to deliver entry-level training courses to support the growing civilian UXO industry throughout North America and internationally. And we have the vision to recognize the need to establish further training requirements and standards for continued professional development within the industry as a whole.

The program will be delivered in a 5 week/200 hour period. Qualified and experienced instructors will facilitate the full-day sessions. Pre-reading and other program preparation will be required between instructional classes. A week long hands-on field practicum is required. The graduation ceremony will take place on the afternoon of the last day of the program.

This program is taught in English with French assistance provided. All students are required to be able to read and understand English.

Who should attend?

Potential students for the UXO Technician Level I course must be in good physical condition. Students must be capable of safely operating in hazardous environments and under stressful conditions.  The UXO industry provides a starting point for graduates of high schools or anyone looking to make a career change.

The UNB UXO Technician Level 1 course is a perquisite for the new 2-week training course for commercial divers in Unexploded Explosive Ordnance (UXO) Diving offered by Holland College.

On-campus training & field instruction

The UXO class is taught at Wu Conference Centre, UNB Fredericton campus. The field practice will be held at the Canadian Forces Base Gagetown. Transportation to and from the base will be provided. Students have the option to stay in residence on the UNB campus.

Program Topics

• Environmental Remediation Overview
• Range Clearance Activities
• Measurements & Basic Mathematical Computations
• Electricity
• Physics
• Explosives & Explosive Effects and Safety Precautions
• Fuse Functioning
• Munitions & Explosives of Concern (MEC) and Explosives Safety Precautions
• Ordnance Identification (Surface, Air, Chemical, Underwater, Pyrotechnic, and Practical Application Ordnance)
• Personal Protective Equipment and Practical Application
• Detection Equipment
• Excavation Techniques
• Equipment Maintenance & Inventory Procedures
• Munitions Response Planning, Demolition Materials and Firing Systems and Practical Application
• Demilitarization Procedures
• Storage, Handling & Transportation of Explosives

Admittance requirements

Two (2) weeks prior to first day of class participants must submit the following:
1) RCMP criminal records check
2) Medical supported by physician's documentation (to include color blindness test)
3) Signed drug waiver (PDF)
4) Transcript showing completion of high school or equivalent
5) Signed risk waiver (PDF)

Prior to acceptance the participant may be interviewed by one or both of, the AMEC Head of UXO Operations (or designate) and the AMEC UXO Quality and Management Systems Representative (or designate).

Mature Admissions

If you do not meet the stated educational requirements (have not completed Grade 12) and are 21 years of age of older, you may apply as a mature student. Student assessments will be done on an individual basis.  Interviews or skills testing or both may apply.

Required standards for graduation:

Upon successful completion of the curriculum and field practice, the student will be given the qualification of TECH 1. This will allow the student to carry-out TECH 1 duties under the supervision of a UXO Team Supervisor.

For more information

Ellen Stewart
Telephone: 506 458-7619
Toll-free: 1 866 599-4646
Email: ellen@unb.ca or uxo@unb.ca

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