About the Program
CIP 46.0504
The Well Construction Technology Program provides classroom and laboratory instruction in the use of rotary drilling and related equipment used in drilling for water, petroleum, and environmental or geo-technical operations. Classroom study covers the rotary rig, power equipment, mechanical maintenance, drilling fluids, hydraulics, and other areas associated with well drilling operations. Laboratory instruction includes hands-on operation of drilling rigs, maintenance of rigs, operation of related equipment, and drilling and completion of various types of wells. Included are basic welding, machine shop operations, hydraulics, and basic industrial electricity.
Award
AAS Degree
Certification/Licensure
National Ground Water Certification
Admission Requirements
Priority given to applicants with ACT composite of 17 or an equivalent placement test score.
Associate of Applied Science
Curriculum
First Semester
| Class | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| WCT 1113 | Maintenance Mechanics | 3 |
| WCT 1135 | Rotary Rig & Related Equipment | 5 |
| WCT 1613 | Metal Fabrication for Well Drilling | 3 |
| Computer Related Elective | 3 | |
| Mathematics/Science Elective | 3 | |
| LLS 1311 | Orientation | 1 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Second Semester
| Class | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| WCT 1145 | Operation of Rotary Rig and | 5 |
| WCT 1313 | Drilling Fluids | 3 |
| WCT 1513 | Geological Formations | 3 |
| ENG 1113 | English Composition I | 3 |
| Total Hours | 14 | |
Third Semester
| Class | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ELT 1113 | Residential Wiring | 3 |
| WCT 2223 | Pump Theory & Installation | 3 |
| WCT 2423 | Water Well Construction | 3 |
| WCT 2433 | Environment and | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Fourth Semester
| Class | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| WCT 2233 | Well Testing & Completion | 3 |
| WCT 2333 | Down-Hole Problems | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 | |
| SPT 1113 | Oral Communication | 3 |
| Instructor-Approved Technical Electives | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Advisors
Clinton Dunn
Well Construction Technology
- 601-276-3738
- cdunn@smcc.edu
Program Costs
| Vocational Course Lab Fee | $100/semester |
| Certification Fee | $200 (4th semester) |
| Required Safety Supplies | $300 (1st semester) |
Tool Kits
Safety Supplies
- Hard Hat
- Steel Toe Boots
- Well Construction T-shirt
- Welding Hood
- Welding Shirt and Cap
