ECTEC Oil & Gas students earn exemplary marks

Hard work and dedication paid off for the twelve young men enrolled in the Oil & Gas Production course at ECTEC. At the mid-term point, all twelve passed the first part of the strenuous coursework needed to earn their T2 Safety Systems certification.
“We were especially delighted to learn that not only did all of our students pass this half of the course, ten of the twelve scored above the 95th percentile,” said Danny Soileau, ECTEC’s Oil & Gas and Welding instructor.
The two semester course requires complete passage of both parts to earn the T2 Safety certification. The first semester course focuses on oil and gas production processes, while the second semester course is T2 Safety Systems which emphasizes safe and efficient work practices.
ECTEC works with safety compliance company, J. Schneider & Associates to provide high school seniors specialized classroom instruction and practical shop experience in oilfield production. The class provides a general overview of oil and gas production processes, and emphasizes safe and efficient work practices, basic occupational skills and employability skills. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive their T2 certification and are job-ready with on-site interviews conducted in the spring.
“This is such a wonderful accomplishment for these young men,” said Kristine Joubert, ECTEC principal, “they each understand the value of this course and are taking advantage of this wonderful opportunity.”
The Eunice Career and Technical Education Center (ECTEC) offers programs and/or certification in several trade skills, including; Carpentry, Auto Mechanics, CNA, Medical Terminology, First Responder, Welding, Oil & Gas Production, and Culinary Arts. ECTEC programs and activities are open to all students regardless of race, color, handicap, religion, creed, national origin, age or sex. For more information, please contact Kristine Joubert at 457-8686.