Unexploded ordnance from at least as far back as the American Civil War still poses a hazard worldwide, both in current and former combat areas and on military firing ranges. One major problem with unexploded ordnance is that over the years the detonator and main charge deteriorate, frequently making them more sensitive to disturbance, and therefore more dangerous to handle. There are countless examples of civilians tampering with unexploded ordnance that is many years old – often with fatal results. Believing it to be harmless they handle the device and it explodes, killing or severely injuring them. For this reason it is universally recommended that unexploded ordnance should not be touched or handled by unqualified persons. Instead, the location should be reported to the local police so that EOD professionals can render it safe.

As recently as December 2007, construction areas outside Orlando, Florida discovered UXO in new development areas and had to halt construction efforts.[4] Other areas nearby, including UXO in the Indian River Lagoon[5] thought to be left from live bombing runs performed during WWII by pilots from nearby DeLand Naval Air Station have long been avoided by local boaters for fear of accidentally striking UXO as they motor by.

Front Range Training & Consulting, LLC is a Private Occupational School, accredited and regulated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education.

UXO Global’s UXO Tech 1 Training Course has received approval from DAER for entry level UXO Technicians
to work in Canada

Front Range Training is proud to be affiliated with Colorado State University Continuing Education. Upon completion of our UXO Tech 1 Program our graduates will receive twenty (20) continuing education units awarded directly from CSU upon successful completion of the program. Students who also complete the HAZWOPER course will receive and additional four (4) continuing education units.

With over 40 years of experience in online and distance learning, Colorado State University is committed to providing you flexible, convenient, and high quality degrees and courses online and at a distance. Whether you would like to advance your career with master’s or Ph.D. degree from any of our 20 graduate programs, finish your bachelor’s degree through an undergraduate degree-completion program, or just take a few courses in an area of interest, we have an online or distance learning program that is right for you.

Registration for the July 12th class is closed.

UXO Global’s UXO Tech 1 Training Course has received approval from DAER for entry level UXO Technicians to work in Canada

Front Range Training and Consulting is proud to offer the Unexploded Ordnance Technician I course in response to the rapid growth in the Munitions Response programs worldwide. This UXO Tech 1 course was developed following the guidelines outlined in Department of Defense Explosive Safety Board Technical Paper 18 “Minimum Qualifications for Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technicians and Personnel,” 20 December 2004 and prepares students for an exciting career in the UXO field. Candidates will endure a challenging four week course studying subjects such as safety, explosives, unexploded ordnance from around the world, range clearance operations, and more. Front Range also offers the candidate certification in an OSHA approved 40 hour Hazardous Waste Operator (HAZWOPER) course. Our graduates have all of the knowledge and skills needed to immediately work as a certified UXO Tech I with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineer required HAZWOPER certification.

Upon course completion Front Range Training will assist all graduates in locating jobs with the leading UXO companies in the world.

“The UXO Tech I is the most in-demand position
in the industry today. Graduates will have
opportunities today like never before.”
-John Bobbich

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foremost experts in the UXO/EOD field.

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