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*Median Wage information obtained from the Texas Workforce Commission and the U.S. Department of Labor for 2009 (most recent data available).
Energy & Manufacturing
Careers, Not Just Jobs
Manufacturing trades are essential to single part and mass production. Nearly any product that requires fabrication and assembly across a multitude of industries—especially energy, oil and gas—started with a manufacturing process. Not sure what career is best for you? Take a short career interest survey.
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In this fast-track program, you can get your certification in six weeks! An engineering technician assistant installs and maintains production oil field service equipment, robots, automated manufacturing machines, oil field pumps, gas pumps, and security systems. Engineering technician assistants are required to work on and with equipment integrating electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics and computer controls. | |||
| Contact Hours: | 154 | Cost: | $1,316 |
| Median Wage | $29,500/year | ||
| Campus: LSC-North Harris & LSC-University Park | |||
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| This fast-track program is designed for you to get your machining pre-apprentice certification in six weeks. You'll also receive the OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Certification, as well as an orientation to forklift operation. Note: This program may be free for eligible students. Click here for more information. | |||
| Contact Hours: | 162 | Cost: | $1,371 |
| Median Wage | $35,200/year | ||
| Campus: LSC-Conroe Center & LSC-North Harris | |||
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| An engineering technician maintains production oil field service equipment, robots, automated manufacturing machines, oil field pumps, gas pumps, and security systems. This program is part of the Lone Star Energy & Manufacturing Institute, which teaches a combination of skills that prepare students to perform many different jobs in industries including petroleum-field services and automated manufacturing. | |||
| Contact Hours: | 320 | Cost: | $880 |
| Median Wage: | $53,200/year | ||
| Campus: LSC-CyFair, LSC-North Harris & LSC-University Park | |||
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| Machine shop assistants provide assistance to more experienced machinists, like CNC operators, in the setup of the machining process. Students will learn the selection and layout of the correct tools and stock, as well as how to provide hands-on manual machining expertise when required. | |||
| Contact Hours: | 176 | Cost: | $1,501 |
| Median Wage: | $35,200/year | ||
| Campus: LSC-Conroe Center | |||
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| Machine tool operators set up, program and operate computerized numeric control (CNC) automated machining units. They are responsible for monitoring the machining process, as well as verifying machined parts meet all criteria as defined in the design specifications. | |||
| Contact Hours: | 176 | Cost: | $1,501 |
| Median Wage: | $33,400/year | ||
| Campus: LSC-Conroe Center | |||
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| Shielded metal arc welders work primarily with heavy plate steel and pipe welding in the construction industry, including the building construction and pipeline industries. The oil and gas industry also uses shield metal arc welders for both construction and repair of their offshore and onshore drilling and production facilities. Note: This program may be free for eligible students. Click here for more information. | |||
| Contact Hours: | 80 | Cost: | $684 |
| Median Wage: | Varies by Occupation | ||
| Campus: LSC-Conroe Center, LSC-CyFair & LSC-Victory Center | |||
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| Metal inert gas welding/gas metal arc welding is used in both the automotive repair industry, as well as in the construction of steel sided buildings for thin steel welding. In addition, this certificate program covers metal art creation, the most common type of welding done in a home shop setting. Note: This program may be free for eligible students. Click here for more information. | |||
| Contact Hours: | 80 | Cost: | $684 |
| Median Wage: | Varies by Occupation | ||
| Campus: LSC-Conroe Center, LSC-CyFair & LSC-Victory Center | |||
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| Tungsten gas welding includes the use of gases like helium to weld non-ferrous metal like aluminum and titanium, as well as other exotic metals. Tungsten gas welding is also commonly used where custom components are fabricated by hand, as with valve control assemblies used in the oil and gas industry. Note: This program may be free for eligible students. Click here for more information. | |||
| Contact Hours: | 80 | Cost: | $684 |
| Median Wage: | Varies by Occupation | ||
| Campus: LSC-Conroe Center & LSC-Victory Center | |||
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This program will prepare you to take your welding inspector certification exam. | |||
| Contact Hours: | 96 | Cost: | $830 |
| Median Wage: | Varies by Occupation | ||
| Campus: LSC-Conroe Center | |||
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| This certificate prepares students who have been working under the supervision of a master electrician to successfully pass the journeyman electrician license exam. A journeyman electrician license is required by the state of Texas for anyone who performs electrical work in the state. | |||
| Contact Hours: | 32 | Cost: | $278 |
| Median Wage: | Varies by Occupation | ||
| Campus: LSC-North Harris & LSC-Victory Center | |||
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| Course | Number | Title | Classes |
| ELPTC | 2200102 | Journeyman Electrician Review | Search |
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32 |
| This certificate prepares individuals for the master electrician exam. Students must have been working under the supervision of a master electrician and have held a journeyman electrician license for at least two years to take the master electrician exam. | |||
| Contact Hours: | 96 | Cost: | $830 |
| Median Wage: | Varies by Occupation | ||
| Campus: LSC-North Harris & LSC-Victory Center | |||
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*Median Wage information obtained from the Texas Workforce Commission and the U.S. Department of Labor for 2009 (most recent data available).
