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Jobs

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

Within 3 weeks of graduation, 80% of our students have achieved their employment goals.



UXO Global is Hiring Instructors

UXO Global is looking to add to our Instructor cadre at our UXO Tech 1 school in Loveland, CO. Qualified applicants will be a Tech III, at a minimum; preferably with SUXO experience and a MINIMUM of 10 years field experience (as listed with USACE). Candidates should be proficient in Tech 1 shills to include, but not limited to: ordnance identification and safety, disposal procedures, firing systems, detection equipment (Schonstedt GA 52 Cx and GA 72 Cd, Whites XLT, EM 61 Mk II), research materials and methods, MEC operations and planning, GPS Theory and usage, and ordnance excavation techniques. Prior experience teaching is highly desired. For more information, please contact us at (970)292-2030. CV/Resumes can be sent to Please put your last name/application in the subject line.


Check out current Job Listings at the following sites:

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UXO Tech 1 Jobs at CareerBuilder.com UXO Tech 1 Jobs at CareerBuilder.com
UXO Tech 1 info at UXOinfo.com More Information about the UXO community at UXOinfo.com

Registration

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009
Tech 1 September 13 – October 8, 2010 Loveland, CO
HAZWOPER September 15 – 30, 2010 Loveland, CO
Tech 1 October 18 – November 12, 2010 Loveland, CO
HAZWOPER TBD Loveland, CO


2011 Announcements:

Due to increased cost of materials, tuition for the UXO Tech 1 course will increase by 10% to $6,325 starting the first class of 2011.

Tech 1 January 10 – February 4, 2011 Loveland, CO
HAZWOPER TBD Loveland, CO
Tech 1 February 21 – March 18, 2011 Loveland, CO
HAZWOPER TBD Loveland, CO
Tech 1 April 4 – 29, 2011 Loveland, CO
HAZWOPER TBD Loveland, CO
Tech 1 May 16 – June 10, 2011 Loveland, CO
HAZWOPER TBD Loveland, CO
Tech 1 July 11 – August 5, 2011 Loveland, CO
HAZWOPER TBD Loveland, CO
Tech 1 August 22 – September 16, 2011 Loveland, CO
HAZWOPER TBD Loveland, CO
Tech 1 October 3 – 28, 2011 Loveland, CO
HAZWOPER TBD Loveland, CO

Download Application Packet!

Application Process:
1) Download Application Packet
2) Submit completed application along with $1,000 deposit to reserve your seat in the class.
3) Obtain a Criminal Background Check from your local Police or Sheriff’s Department (you may also allow FRTC to run your background check for only $25.00)
4) Take the OSHA physical test within 30 days of the start of the class you are applying for
5) Submit the results of a 10-panel drug screen taken within 30 days of the start of the class you are applying for
6) Arrive before 8:00 am on your first day of class

Payment:
-A $1,000 deposit is required to reserve your seat in the class.
-The balance of tuition, $4750, is due by the end of the last day of class.
Front Range Training does offer a payment plan for UXO Tech 1 course tuition
for those in financial need.

Download Application Packet!

HAZWOPER is required to work on any Department of Defense installation and a UXO Tech 1

Contact

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009
For immediate information please email:

Mailing Address:
Front Range Training & Consulting
1419 W. 29th Street
Loveland, CO 80538

Phone: (970) 292-2030
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Instructors

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009

UXO Global is Hiring Instructors

UXO Global is looking to add to our Instructor cadre at our UXO Tech 1 school in Loveland, CO. Qualified applicants will be a Tech III, at a minimum; preferably with SUXO experience and a MINIMUM of 10 years field experience (as listed with USACE). Candidates should be proficient in Tech 1 shills to include, but not limited to: ordnance identification and safety, disposal procedures, firing systems, detection equipment (Schonstedt GA 52 Cx and GA 72 Cd, Whites XLT, EM 61 Mk II), research materials and methods, MEC operations and planning, GPS Theory and usage, and ordnance excavation techniques. Prior experience teaching is highly desired. For more information, please contact us at (970)292-2030. CV/Resumes can be sent to Please put your last name/application in the subject line.



Rayne Webb

Rayne spent the early part of his twenty two years in the US Navy working as a Deep Sea Salvage Diver. Following a very successful tour as a Salvage Diver/ 1st Class, he moved in to the EOD field. Rayne worked as an Instructor at NAVSUB School New London Ct. teaching Emergency Buoyant Escape. Rayne’s last tour of duty in the Navy was as an Instructor at NAVSCOLEOD Indian Head Md (Naval EOD School) where he taught Explosive Ordnance Disposal to all four branches of the military.

Upon his retirement in 1995 Rayne entered the UXO field and has worked at all levels in the grid from Tech 1 through SUXO. (Senior UXO Tech). Rayne worked sites from simple UXO mitigation to chemical munitions. Rayne spent twenty seven months in Iraq working UXO mitigation as a SUXO. In addition to his teaching duties at UXO Global Rayne continues to remain active in the UXO industry.



Jerry Grose

Jerry is a veteran of the UXO profession with over 17 years of experience in the UXO/EOD industry. He has experience in executing munitions response programs and projects both as a civilian and a military Non-Commissioned Officer. During his career with the US Army, Jerry was a Master EOD Technician, and served overseas, as well as in the Continental US. While serving with the Army, Jerry participated in over 50 VIP Missions, providing IED and security support to the President and Vice President of the United States, and other heads of state. He also taught EOD procedures while serving as an instructor at the United States Ordnance Missile and Munitions School (OMMCS), Army EOD School in Redstone Alabama. There, he received his certifications for Senior Instructor, Small group Instruction, and Systems Approach to Training (SAT). Jerry is extremely proficient in all aspects of UXO related projects including UXO Safety Officer, Site UXO Supervisor, Lead Geophysical Technician, Survey Crew Chief, Project GIS Technician, and Field Manager. His has held every position related to the field, to include Tech II, Tech III, Team Leader, SUXOS, SUXOSO, SUXOQC, Field Manager, and Project/Program Manager. His experience in the field makes him an outstanding resource for detailed information pertaining to UXO procedures, policies and regulations.



John Bobich

John is a twenty-one year Army veteran with an Explosive Ordnance Disposal back-round. John served as the First Sergeant for the 716th EOD at Ft. Richardson, AK which was the first Army EOD Unit equipped, trained, and validated to respond to CBRNE incidents. John is a Master Instructor serving in positions such as the Non Commissioned Officer in Charge of the FBI Hazardous Devices School, the EOD Refresher Course, and the Advanced Non Commissioned Officers Academy. John served four years as a team leader and operations sergeant with the 62nd EOD at Tooele Army Depot, Utah supporting the Deseret Chemical Facility and Dugway Proving ground in response to chemical incidents and accidents, chemical and conventional munitions, and improvised explosive devices. He is trained in the wear and maintenance of the TAP, ITAP, DPE, STEPO, Level A posture, and all levels of chemical protective clothing, hotline/decontamination procedures, and has responded to multiple chemical incidents/accidents throughout his career. John also served as a team leader on the (Special IED) SIED/NEST Team for the 3rd Ordnance Battalion (EOD) trained to respond to WMD incidents World Wide. He is trained in Advanced EOD procedures to include Advanced Access and Disablement, EOD Advanced Course, Robotics, WMD, Post-Blast, and others. John holds a BA in Criminal Justice and a Masters in Adult Education.

Certification

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009

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.

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.

Colorado State University Continuing EducationWith 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.

Home

Thursday, March 26th, 2009

Next available Tech 1 Class is September 13
Register Today!

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

Safe Disposal of UXO

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

Get the best training possible from the
foremost experts in the UXO/EOD field.

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