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UXO Global
5609 Goldco Dr.
Loveland, CO 80538
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You are required to pass an OSHA Physical prior to working as a UXO Tech 1. We do not require you to get the physical done before attending the course, however it is highly recommended.
For the OSHA Physical, in addition to some extensive medical forms that must be completed, the following 9 tests are also required:
Vital Signs, Vision: Near and Far, Audiogram, a baseline Pulmonary Function Test (PFT), Electrocardiogram (EKG), Chest X-Ray (1View), Blood Chemistry Panel, CBC with Differential, U/A Dip.
We recommend that the student pass the physical prior to attending the school to confirm the student is eligible to perform the needed duties of a UXO Tech 1, as well as provide them with the needed paperwork to be employed immediately after graduation. If you choose to get the physical prior to attending the course please make sure to keep a copy for your own records.
However, due to the fact that some (not all) employers will pay for the physical once you are hired, getting the physical prior to the course is optional.
If you choose not to get the physical you will be required to sign a Waiver of Liability confirming that you understand the risks and disadvantages of not getting the physical done prior to the course. If you get the physical after attending the class and do not pass, you will still be responsible for any additional monies owed (if any) to UXO Global.
Please note that you are not eligible to be a UXO Tech 1 if you are color blind.
No you cannot due to the fact that color coding is one of the ordnance identification methods used in the field.
Yes, you are required to submit results from a 9-panel drug screen that has been taken within 30 days of the start of the class. If your doctor requires a written request to complete the drug test, please contact UXO Global and we will send the request to your doctor.
The drug screen must test for the 9 following panels: Cocaine Metabolites, Amphetamines (class), Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Marijuana Metabolite/Cannabinoids, Opiates, Phencyclidine (PCP), Propoxyphene/Metabolite and Methadone.
Yes, results from a federal criminal history background check are required. These results must come from the national level, rather than the state or local level.
UXO Global will perform these background checks for students for a fee of $25.00. The authorization form to give UXO Global permission to run it is included in the registration packet.
Your background check should be run in the country in which you reside.
Students must be at least 18 years of age to attend UXO Tech I. There are no other age restrictions.
You must have a high school diploma or GED. Students should be proficient and able to speak, read, and write the English language.
All students are provided UXO Global t-shirts.
Students who cancel by notifying the school in writing within three (3) business days of sending in their deposit are entitled to a full refund of all tuition paid.
Students, who withdraw after three (3) business days of sending in their deposit, but before commencement of classes, are entitled to a full refund of the deposit fees paid minus the maximum cancellation charge of $150.00 or 25% of the contract price, whichever is less.
Students who withdraw within 30 days before the commencement of the class are entitled to a full refund of all tuition paid except the maximum cancellation charge of $300 or 30% of the contract price, whichever is less.
In the case of students who withdraw after commencement of classes, the school will retain a cancellation charge plus a percentage of tuition and fees, based on the percentage of contact hours attended. A table detailing these percentages can be found in Application for Enrollment form in the application packet.
We do not qualify for FAFSA as we are a private occupational school that awards a certification, as opposed to a college degree conferring program.
We do however have an in-house payment program that we offer to eligible students.
Additionally, students have had success in attaining private loans or getting funding through their local WIA (Workforce Investment Act) funds through the Department of Labor.
Eligibility for the payment program is based on whether or not payment programs slots are still available for the specific class you’re interested in (limited spots available) and whether or not your credit history meets our criteria. We are looking for a responsible history of payments being made on time. We do offer the option of a co-signer if needed.
To apply, please fill out the attached credit check authorization form and return it, along with a form of payment for the associated $10 fee. You may use one of the payment authorization forms that are included in the online application packet (you may use a credit/debit card or checking account) to provide payment information. Spots are given out on a first come first serve basis, so the sooner you’re able to apply and are accepted the better.
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Students not accepted to the school are entitled to all tuition paid.
Students who cancel by notifying the school in writing within three (3) business days of sending in their deposit are entitled to a full refund of all tuition paid.
Students, who withdraw after three (3) business days of sending in their deposit, but before commencement of classes, are entitled to a full refund of the deposit fees paid minus the maximum cancellation charge of $150.00 or 25% of the contract price, whichever is less.
Students who withdraw within 30 days before the commencement of the class are entitled to a full refund of all tuition paid except the maximum cancellation charge of $300 or 30% of the contract price, whichever is less.
Students who cancel by notifying the school in writing within three (3) business days of sending in their deposit are entitled to a full refund of all tuition paid.
Students, who withdraw after three (3) business days of sending in their deposit, but before commencement of classes, are entitled to a full refund of the deposit fees paid minus the maximum cancellation charge of $150.00 or 25% of the contract price, whichever is less.
Students who withdraw within 30 days before the commencement of the class are entitled to a full refund of all tuition paid except the maximum cancellation charge of $300 or 30% of the contract price, whichever is less.
In the case of students who withdraw after commencement of classes, the school will retain a cancellation charge plus a percentage of tuition and fees, based on the percentage of contact hours attended. A table detailing these percentages can be found in Application for Enrollment form in the application packet.
We do not qualify for FAFSA as we are a private occupational school that awards a certification, as opposed to a college degree conferring program.
We do however have an in-house payment program that we offer to eligible students.
Additionally, students have had success in attaining private loans or getting funding through their local WIA (Workforce Investment Act) funds through the Department of Labor.
Eligibility for the payment program is based on whether or not payment programs slots are still available for the specific class you’re interested in (limited spots available) and whether or not your credit history meets our criteria. We are looking for a responsible history of payments being made on time. We do offer the option of a co-signer if needed.
To apply, please fill out the attached credit check authorization form and return it, along with a form of payment for the associated $10 fee. You may use one of the payment authorization forms that are included in the online application packet (you may use a credit/debit card or checking account) to provide payment information. Spots are given out on a first come first serve basis, so the sooner you’re able to apply and are accepted the better.
Tuition fees paid to UXO global for the Tech 1 course may qualify for the “Lifetime Learning Credit.” This is normally a 20% tax credit for the student up to a maximum credit amount of $2,000. Please consult with your tax professional.
Yes! Please see the VA Benefits section of our website.
Registered Students
We recommend that whether you are on the range or in the classroom that you wear closed toed shoes or boots, long pants, jeans or cargo pants and a shirt with no inflammatory or foul language on it. You will be issued shirts which you can wear throughout the course. Ensure that you have appropriate attire for work outdoors such as rain gear, jackets, gloves, etc.
Also, please note that steel toed boots may interfere with some equipment used in a portion of the class and in the field. Please make sure you have another form of footwear that meet the US Army Corp of Engineers, Engineering Manual 385-1-1 dated 15 Sept 2008, pages 65 and 66.
For the most part everything you need to succeed will be provided for you. Although we recommend that you bring with you highlighter markers and even page tabs to assist you in note taking. A hard copy of the courseware and pens are provided.
We also recommend you bring a laptop to class if you are able to. This is only recommended and not required. We provide free wireless internet for those who need it
8 AM – and it never hurts to be a few minutes early!
UXO & Tech 1's
You are required to be HAZWOPER certified to work on DOD facilities as a UXO Tech 1.
For the UXO course once you have completed the course that is all you will need. The only course you will need to recertify on is HAZWOPER. HAZWOPER requires an initial 40 hour course and a yearly 8 hour refresher. We do not offer the refresher course at this time.
Annual compensation for a UXO Tech I can reach $52,199 – 99,504*.
Base pay is typically $18-24 per hour.
*Assuming an average 43-hour work week, 45 working weeks of the year.
UXO Global Tech 1 Course
The UXO Tech 1 course is 4 weeks, with class 5-6 days per week.
The HAZWOPER course is 1 week, and runs concurrently with the Tech 1 course.
Classes are generally Monday thru Saturday, 8:00am to 5:00pm (times may vary slightly).
Our average class size is around 15 students.
The course is for civilians. Military and retired military can take it; however, it is not limited to them.
There is currently no certification or approval provided by the Department of Defense or US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). If a school is telling you they are certified or approved, you are being misled. Our course meets and exceeds the requirements set by the Department of Defense Explosive Safety Board TP-18 (DDESB TP-18) and the USACE. Working the USACE, we facilitate our graduating students with obtaining their USACE “Corps number” upon graduation, which allows them to work on all DoD sites.
No, the HAZWOPER course is a separate course and the fee for it is $550.
No. Room, board, and transportation are the student’s responsibility. Information about local housing is available at the end of the Application Packet
We will help point you in the right direction, but we do not ensure placement into jobs after you complete the course. We offer an industry day on graduation day to help students get in touch with prospective employers. We cannot put a percentage on employment rates because we do not require students to report back to us on their employment status.
Currently we are at 99% pass rate.
You will cover the following subjects and more during the course: Range Clearance Activities, Measurements and Mathematical Computations, Electricity, Physics, Explosives and Explosive Effects, Military Fuze Functioning, Munitions and Explosives of Concern (MEC) and Explosive Safety Precautions, Surface Munitions Identification, Air Ordnance Identification (dropped or launched), Chemical Munitions Identification (Chemical Munitions and Chemical Warfare Material (CWM)), Pyrotechnic Munitions Identification, Underwater Munitions Identification, Detection Equipment, Munitions Response Planning, Personal Protective Equipment, Demolition Materials, Demilitarization Procedures, Storage, Handling and Transportation of Explosives (Military and Commercial), Operation of Detection Equipment, Design and Construction of Firing Systems, Design, Construction, and Detonation of Demolition Explosives, ORDATA and Research Publications, Ordnance Reconnaissance, GPS Theory, Garmin GPS Use, Wilderness First Aid, CPR, AED and Resume Writing.
VA
25035406
Non College Degree
Veterans Online Applications (VONAPP) allows you to apply for your benefits or switching places of training online. We highly recommend that you use VONAPP. You will get faster results this way and there is less opportunity for human error (lost forms).
You need to fill out the VA Form 22-1990, Application for VA Education Benefits, and mail it into the Central Region VA Processing Office:
VA Regional Office
PO Box 66830
St. Louis, MO 63166-6830
You need to fill out the VA Form 22-1995, Request for Change of Program or Place of Training, and mail it into the Central Region VA Processing Office:
VA Regional Office
PO Box 66830
St. Louis, MO 63166-6830
Request for Change of Program or Place of Training (VA Form 22-1995)
Please go to the http://www.gibill.va.gov/benefits/index.html - you can read about VA Programs.
Only the VA can. UXO Global and its staff cannot determine your eligibility. We do not have access to VA files.
We highly recommend that you Submit a Question at http://www.gibill.va.gov/ . It will take about 3 days for you to get a response.
The VA will typically pay at the end of the course and by direct deposit.