{"id":1103,"date":"2014-01-10T11:13:57","date_gmt":"2014-01-10T19:13:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/oiljobfinder.com\/members\/?page_id=1103"},"modified":"2017-08-25T12:05:37","modified_gmt":"2017-08-25T20:05:37","slug":"training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.oiljobfinder.com\/members\/entry-level-jobs\/field-technician-jobs\/training\/","title":{"rendered":"Training to Become a Field Technician"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Field technicians in the U.S.<\/strong> must typically have a high school diploma or GED. Some have vocational training, learn through on-the-job training, or complete apprenticeships. Prior work experience in carpentry, repair, maintenance, plumbing, electronics, or electrical work is usually beneficial.<\/p>\n<h2>Petroleum Production Training Program<\/h2>\n<p align=\"center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"253\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HzaEpqO-V4g?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>In the U.K.<\/strong>, a Higher National Certificate (HNC) or a Higher National Certificate (HNC) may be required. HNDs and HNCs take two years of full-time study and are at level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework, making them equivalent to a vocational degree. These credentials are highly respected by employers in the UK.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Field technicians in Canada<\/strong> may have an Associate&#8217;s degree, although this training is not typically required. Prior experience in petroleum field service is usually desirable, and certification in oil field safety (WHIMIS, TDG, H2S, CPR+First Aid) may be strongly encouraged.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In Australia<\/strong>, to become recognized as a field technician in the oil and gas industry, vocational training or skills recognition (RPL or RCC) is necessary. Vocational training can be obtained through a TAFE college, business college, or other recognized training organization (RTO); through on-the-job training with experienced supervisors and workplace trainers; or through apprenticeship which combines formal education and on-the-job training.<br \/>\n<div class=\"block upgrade-block accent-2\">\r\n\r\nTo view the rest of this page, you will need to be a Premium Member.You are visiting the Members Section as a <em>Free BASIC Member<\/em>. You will only have access to a limited amount of Job Hunting Tools and Content. 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