Field Archaeology | University of Akron Main Campus

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical ThinkingMonitoringOperations MonitoringOperation and ControlQuality Control AnalysisJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

MechanicalCustomer and Personal Service

Abilities

Manual DexterityMultilimb CoordinationProblem SensitivityNear VisionArm-Hand SteadinessControl PrecisionStatic StrengthTrunk StrengthExtent FlexibilityFar Vision

Tasks

Unscrew or tighten pipes, casing, tubing, and pump rods, using hand and power wrenches and tongs.
Dismantle and repair oil field machinery, boilers, and steam engine parts, using hand tools and powe
Guide cranes to move loads about decks.

Technology

Data base management system softwareInventory management softwareProject management softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareData base user interface and query software

Tools

Adjustable hand wrenchesAir hoistsAir-powered sandblastersCatheadsCentrifugal pumpsChipping hammersCleaning scrapersDeck grindersEar plugsElectric hoistsFall arresting lanyardsFilter pressesFire extinguishersForkliftsGrease guns

Work Values

SupportRelationshipsWorking ConditionsIndependenceAchievementRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium47-5071.00	Roustabouts, Oil and Gas	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

Pipes, casing, and tubing — unscrew and tighten independently using hand and power wrenches and tongs with minimal oversight during routine well servicing operations.
Oil field machinery and boilers — dismantle and perform basic repairs using hand tools and power tools following standard maintenance procedures at a production facility.
Flow line leak repairs — locate leaks using electronic detectors and visual inspection techniques and execute standard repairs on an onshore oil field lease.
Gas and oil pipelines — lay and connect pipeline sections in familiar terrain, coordinating with crew members to maintain schedule and quality standards.
Pump and engine assemblies — bolt together components accurately and verify torque specifications to meet operational tolerances during equipment installation tasks.
Crane load movements — guide crane operators to position and place loads safely across a deck or work yard, applying practiced signaling procedures.
Pipe handling logistics — coordinate the movement of pipes to and from trucks using winches, lifts, or manual methods while monitoring load security and crew safety.
Monitoring and quality checks — observe ongoing field operations for abnormal conditions and report deviations to supervisors in a timely and accurate manner.
Inventory tracking tools — use inventory management software to log materials and equipment consumed during field maintenance activities.
Work area cleanliness and organization — maintain trucks and equipment storage areas to established standards, applying attention to detail throughout the workday.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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