Prince William Sound Training

Tier III Fishing Vessel Training Program

alan — Wed, 12 May 2010 23:20:45 +0000

The Training Department at Prince William Sound Community College holds a contract with the Alyeska Pipeline Service Company to provide training under what the company terms its Tier III Fishing Vessel Training Program. In the event of a major spill incident, the College has qualified adjunct instructors on staff ready to provide an 8 hour marine hazmat course to commercial fishing vessel crews mobilized for a response.

Elements of the Training Program

Introduction and Program Review – Fate and behavior of oil, hazard communications procedures and hazardous materials identification.
Safety and Health – General safety practices, safe boating operations, towing and line handling, crane safety, site characterization, safety plans and decontamination.
Incident Command System and Communications – Chain of command, communications procedures, check-in and check-out protocol, and demobilization.
Response Strategies and Tactics – Response strategies, dispersants, in-situ burning, response and equipment.
Competency Check – Performance check and review of material presented.

Contact the Training Department for further information on how we can provide customized training services for your industry.

Course Delivery Schedule

admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:48:50 +0000

Training Department/Industrial Technology Classes Fall 2010

HS V080        First-Aid & CPR                $100.00
5:00-8:00 PM        8/5/10 (First-Aid)
5:00-9:00 PM        8/6/10 (CPR)
8:00 AM-12:00 PM    11/3/10 (First-Aid)
1:00-5:00 PM        11/4/10 (CPR)

HS V080A        Adult CPR                $65.00
5:00-9:00 PM        8/6/10
1:00-5:00 PM        11/4/10

ITEC V087        8 Hour HAZWOPER            $125.00
8:00 AM-5:00 PM    8/25/10
8:00 AM-5:00 PM    11/17/10

ITEC V101        24 Hour HAZWOPER            $350.00
8:00 AM-5:00 PM    9/1/10 to 9/3/10
8:00 AM-5:00 PM    12/1/10 to 12/3/10

ITEC 125 Confined Spaces $125.00
8:00 AM-5:00 PM 10/14/10

Training Department/Industrial Technology Classes Spring 2011

ITEC V087        8 Hour HAZWOPER            $125.00
8:00 AM-5:00 PM    1/19/11
8:00 AM-5:00 PM    5/11/11

ITEC V101        24 Hour HAZWOPER            $350.00
8:00 AM-5:00 PM    1/26/11 to 1/28/11
8:00 AM-5:00 PM    5/18/11 to 5/20/11

ITEC 125 Confined Spaces $125.00
8:00 AM-5:00 PM 2/17/11

Be a Professional Millwright at PWSCC

alan — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 01:05:13 +0000

Corporate Training to Meet Your Needs

admin — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 23:17:24 +0000

Specially designed courses meeting regulatory and industry standards are offered in safety, oil spill response and information technology. Delivery options include independent study, on-site delivery of specialized industry classes, on-line courses, and traditional classroom settings. On-site training within Alaska becomes very affordable with groups of eight or more employees.

Our staff can help coordinate and deliver employee training programs based on the unique needs of Alaska businesses. Services range from providing facilities and logistical support to planning and coordination of entire programs.

Save On Your Training Costs – Train Employees at Your Business Location! Industry approved training programs can be brought to your business location.

PWSCC Degrees in Industrial Technology

admin — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:51:02 +0000

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Industrial Technology provides job entry skills and skill upgrade in the areas of Oil Spill Response, Safety Management, Millwright, and Electrical Power Generation. Industries in Alaska, along with individuals employed or seeking employment in those industries, are confronted with increasing requirements for certified training.

This degree program is designed to provide individuals with job-specific knowledge and skills and the credentials to back up that knowledge. Completion of this degree requires demonstration of computer competency that may be demonstrated in one of three ways. A three-credit course in computer applications like CIOS 105 is recommended. The faculty advisor can approve as a substitute verified work-related computer experience.

Bachelor of Science, Technology (BST)

The Bachelor of Science, Technology (BST) course work is offered through
PWSCC in cooperation with the College of Technical and Community Education at the University of Alaska Anchorage. This program provides the opportunity to expand upon students’ technical education. The Business option provides a broad base of Business Administrative course work applicable to many fields of work. The BST degree will prepare you for a career with government agencies, school districts, corporations, and small businesses.

Industry Partnerships

droman — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:00:16 +0000

Working with industry partners, the Training Department at PWSCC offers certified classes to meet industry needs for compliance with OSHA required courses like HAZWOPER or confined space awareness, training necessary for employees reporting for work on the North Slope, safety classes in first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and customized cold water safety and survival programs.

Alyeska Pipeline Service Company

Since the early 1990s, Prince William Sound Community College has worked in partnership with Alyeska Pipeline Service Company to develop training programs to meet regulatory requirements and the special training needs of oil spill response and terminal operations in Port Valdez. In addition to a well-developed employee safety program, the Training Department facilitates development of new courses customized to meet Alyeska’s business objectives.

In conjunction with Alyeska’s Ship Escort and Response Vessel System (SERVS), the PWSCC facilitates annual specialized training for the crews of more than 350 fishing vessels designated to respond to an oil spill in Prince William Sound. Training is also provided in coastal communities throughout the region for wildlife rescue and rehabilitation.

In partnership with Alyeska Pipeline Services, Prince William Sound Community College is proud to offer the Industrial Technology Scholarship. For more details on this scholarship opportunity click here or call 907-834-1640.

Shell Oil and Arctic Slope Regional Corporation

In preparation of their 2008 field season, Shell Oil through its industry partner worked with the PWSCC Training Department to provide required first-aid, CPR, OSHA, ICS and OSHA classes in a one month academy held at the Valdez campus of the college.

With the availability of on campus housing and using an integrated approach to the training, Shell Oil was able to provide reliant, cost effective training to their Alaska employees. The Training Department anticipates another academy will be conducted for Shell in 2009.

Local Public Service Utilities

The Training Department provides safety training to Cooper Valley Telephone Cooperative and Copper Valley Electric Association who both operate in Glennallen and Valdez vicinities.