Veterans Benefits

From service with the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force or Coast Guard, the path for veterans looking for a new career begins with training in one of the many certificate programs approved for VA education benefits at TEEX. A dedicated veterans liaison will explain choices including one-week to nine-month training programs for careers in public service and in private industry. Step-by-step assistance helps choose among fast-track options to join the workforce sooner. Programs do not require a college degree. Courses include firefighting, law enforcement, emergency medical technician and paramedic, unexploded ordinance, and CNC machinist. Instructors with real-world experience provide the hands-on training. One out of every six TEEX employees is a veteran, making it the best place to explore post 9/11 GI Bill® benefits and other veteran programs on the way to a new career.

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Funding Options DHS/FEMA Veterans Benefits GSA

Delivery Types Online Face-to-Face Blended

Central Texas Police Academy

Course Number	Title	Description	Funding Option	Delivery Type	Division
TPA100	Basic Peace Officer Course	Quick View Course Description close TPA100 – Basic Peace Officer Course Peace Officers play a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of the public. The Central Texas Police Academy (CTPA) delivers a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) approved Basic Peace Officer Course (BPOC) leading to Texas Peace Officer licensing. Participants receive classroom training designed to prepare each student for the state licensing examination and engage in hands-on training to better acquaint them to the rigors of police work. This course meets Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements Course #1000696 & 101. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Institute for Law Enforcement and Protective Services Excellence Phone: (979) 845-6677 Email: ilepse@teex.tamu.edu			ILEPSE
TPA110	Basic Peace Officer Course – Night	Quick View Course Description close TPA110 – Basic Peace Officer Course – Night Peace Officers play a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of the public. The Central Texas Police Academy (CTPA) delivers a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) approved Basic Peace Officer course leading to Texas Peace Officer licensing. Participants receive classroom training designed to prepare each student for the state licensing examination and engage in hands-on training to better acquaint them to the rigors of police work. This course is 36 weeks in duration and meets Monday – Thursday 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. and every other Saturday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. This course meets Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements Course #1000643 & 101. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Institute for Law Enforcement and Protective Services Excellence Phone: (979) 845-6677 Email: ilepse@teex.tamu.edu			ILEPSE

Emergency Medical Services

Course Number	Title	Description	Division
EMS110	Emergency Medical Technician Basic	Quick View Course Description close EMS110 – Emergency Medical Technician Basic Are you ready to start a career in Emergency Medical Services (EMS)? The initial certification EMT program may be your answer. Based on the National Standard Curriculum core competencies, this course meets or exceeds minimum hours and content established by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). The course includes 160 hours of classroom lectures and hands-on skills, with 48 hours of hospital clinical experiences and 72 of EMS ambulance internship. Students successfully completing the didactic and clinical components of this program will be eligible to receive a course completion certificate and take the National Registry Cognitive Exam. This course is also offered during the day as EMS115. Please note: Background checks are required for clinical and field rotations. Certification by the Texas Department of State Health Services or other certifying entity is independent of the TEEX EMS program and its training. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Customer Care EMS Programs Phone: (979) 458-2998 Email: ems@teex.tamu.edu	ESTI
EMS115	Emergency Medical Technician Basic	Quick View Course Description close EMS115 – Emergency Medical Technician Basic Are you ready to start a career in Emergency Medical Services (EMS)? The initial certification EMT program may be your answer. Based on the National Standard Curriculum core competencies, this course meets or exceeds minimum hours and content established by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). The course includes 160 hours of classroom lectures and hands-on skills, with 48 hours of hospital clinical experiences and 72 of EMS ambulance internship. Students successfully completing the didactic and clinical components of this program will be eligible to receive a course completion certificate and take the National Registry Cognitive Exam. This course is also offered at night as EMS110. Please note: Background checks are required for clinical and field rotations. Certification by the Texas Department of State Health Services or other certifying entity is independent of the TEEX EMS program and its training. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Customer Care EMS Programs Phone: (979) 458-2998 Email: ems@teex.tamu.edu	ESTI
EMS130	Paramedic	Quick View Course Description close EMS130 – Paramedic Do you want to advance your Emergency Medical Service (EMS) career to the next level? The TEEX Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP) which allows our paramedic students to test for the National Registry. Based on the National Standard Curriculum core competencies, this course meets or exceeds minimum hours and content established by DSHS. This slow paced evening course includes: 150 hours of online co-requisite courses 320 hours classroom lectures and hands-on skills 240 hours of hospital experiences 240 hours of EMS experiences 120 hours of Capstone EMS Internship Participants successfully completing didactic and clinical components of this program are eligible to receive a course completion certificate and take the National Registry Cognitive and Psychomotor exams. A fast track paramedic program, EMS135, is also available. Please note: Background checks are required for clinical and field rotations. Certification by the Texas Department of State Health Services or other certifying entity is independent of the TEEX EMS program and its training. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Customer Care EMS Programs Phone: (979) 458-2998 Email: ems@teex.tamu.edu	ESTI
EMS135	Paramedic	Quick View Course Description close EMS135 – Paramedic Do you want to advance your Emergency Medical Service (EMS) career to the next level? The TEEX Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP) which allows our paramedic students to test for the National Registry. Based on the National Standard Curriculum core competencies, this course meets or exceeds minimum hours and content established by DSHS. This fast-paced day course includes: 150 hours of online co-requisite courses 320 hours classroom lectures and hands-on skills 240 hours of hospital experiences 240 hours of EMS experiences 120 hours of Capstone EMS Internship Students successfully completing didactic and clinical components of this program are eligible to receive a course completion certificate and take the National Registry Cognitive and Psychomotor exams. A slower-paced night class, EMS130, is also available. Please note: Background checks are required for clinical and field rotations. Certification by the Texas Department of State Health Services or other certifying entity is independent of the TEEX EMS program and its training. All classes are pending approval from the Texas Department of State Health Services. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Customer Care EMS Programs Phone: (979) 458-2998 Email: ems@teex.tamu.edu	ESTI

Fire Instructor

Course Number	Title	Description	Funding Option	Delivery Type	Division
INS100	NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor I	Quick View Course Description close INS100 – NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor I This course is designed to meet the needs of entry-level fire and emergency service instructors by meeting or exceeding the job performance requirements in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1041, Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications, Chapter 4 “Fire Instructor I”. Upon completion of this course you are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and skills testing. Participants that receive a Pro Board certification are eligible for certification through Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) through reciprocity. In addition, participants can apply for certification through State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association (SFFMA). Full course information and schedule Contact Information Phone: Email: esti@teex.tamu.edu			ESTI

Firefighter Recruit Entry Level Academy

Course Number	Title	Description	Funding Option	Delivery Type	Division
RFT001	Fire Training Academy	Quick View Course Description close RFT001 – Fire Training Academy TEEX Fire Training Academy prepares you for success as an entry-level firefighter. This is a 12-week program consisting of classroom and hands-on field application training. Our cadets must excel academically, demonstrate exceptional teamwork and leadership skills, and establish professional behavior. This program meets or exceeds all requirements set by the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX), Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP), and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, as well as NFPA 472, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents. This course is held at TEEX Brayton Fire Training Field, College Station, TX Full course information and schedule Contact Information David Rosier Training Manager Phone: (979) 458-0021 Email: david.rosier@teex.tamu.edu			ESTI

Hazardous Materials

Course Number	Title	Description	Division
HAZ008	NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Incident Command Training	Quick View Course Description close HAZ008 – NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Incident Command Training This course meets or exceeds the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1072 Hazardous Materials / WMD Emergency Response Personnel Professional Qualifications Chapter 8, “Incident Commander” and Code of Federal Regulations 29 CFR 1910.120 (q)(6)(v) for Incident Command-level personnel. Upon completion of this course you are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and skills testing. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Nick Hickson HazMat Training Manager Phone: (979) 458-3640 Email: nicholas.hickson@teex.tamu.edu	ESTI
HAZ029	NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Transportation Specialist Training	Quick View Course Description close HAZ029 – NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Transportation Specialist Training This course meets or exceeds the qualifications for National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 472 Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents Chapters 12, 13, and 14 which train specialists to respond to tank car, cargo tank, and intermodal tank incidents. Upon completion of this course students are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and skills testing. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Nick Hickson HazMat Training Manager Phone: (979) 458-3640 Email: nicholas.hickson@teex.tamu.edu	ESTI
HAZ101	Hazardous Materials Awareness, Operations, PPE and Product Control	Quick View Course Description close HAZ101 – Hazardous Materials Awareness, Operations, PPE and Product Control This course utilizes both classroom lecture and field exercises to meet or exceed the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1072 Hazardous Materials / WMD Emergency Response Personnel Professional Qualifications Chapter 4, “Awareness”, Chapter 5, “Operations”, Chapter 6.2, “Personal Protective Equipment,” and Chapter 6.6 “Product Control” and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.120 (q)(6)(i)(ii) for Awareness and Operations-level personnel. Upon completion of this course you are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and skills testing. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Nick Hickson Training Manager Phone: (979) 458-3640 Email: nicholas.hickson@teex.tamu.edu	ESTI

Lineman Academy

Course Number	Title	Description	Funding Option	Delivery Type	Division
EPP700	Lineman Academy	Quick View Course Description close EPP700 – Lineman Academy The Lineman Academy at Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is designed to provide to students a comprehensive training experience utilizing the best work methods, equipment, tools, and standards. The Academy offers classroom and hands-on field training with a real-world approach delivered by high-quality curriculum, experienced instructors, and specialized equipment and facilities. Upon completion of the Academy, students will be qualified in equipment operation and pole climbing. They will receive their Basic First Aid and CPR Certification, their OSHA 10-Hour ET&D Construction Card, and be eligible to apply for their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Students will also be given the opportunity to enter the job market prepared with the knowledge, skills, and abilities prospective employers within the electric power industry require. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: (979) 458-9188 Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu			ITSI

Marine Firefighting

Course Number	Title	Description	Funding Option	Delivery Type	Division
MAR003	Combined Basic & Advanced Fire Fighting (TXEESTI-125)	Quick View Course Description close MAR003 – Combined Basic & Advanced Fire Fighting (TXEESTI-125) The Combined Marine Firefighting course uses both classroom based lecture and hands-on training to provide you with the skills necessary to effectively lead an emergency response team aboard a merchant vessel or offshore facility. You will be assigned to various positions on emergency response teams and will be asked to respond to different live-fire situations as an organized unit. As part of an attack team and scene leader, you will assess the situation, decide on a course of action and implement chosen tactics to successfully control the incident. This course satisfies the requirements of Fire Prevention and Fire Protection per STCW Code, as amended 2010, Section A-VI/1; Advanced Fire Fighting per STCW Code, as amended 2010, Section A-VI/3; Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting per 46 CFR 11.302(a)(2) and 46 CFR 12.602(a)(2); Basic and Advanced Fire Fighting per 46 CFR 11.201(h)(2) and 46 CFR 11.201(h)(3); Advanced Fire Fighting per 46 CFR 11.303(a); and Firefighting requirements for a national tankerman endorsement in 46 CFR 13.201(c)(3), 13.301(c)(3); 13.401(d); and 13.501(c)(3). Full course information and schedule Contact Information Kirk Richardson Training Manager Phone: (979) 845-1158 Email: kirk.richardson@teex.tamu.edu			ESTI

Ordnance Removal and Remediation

Course Number	Title	Description	Division
EOT228	Demining	Quick View Course Description close EOT228 – Demining This is an advanced course for graduates of the UXO Technician Level 1 Course designed to provide participants with the knowledge required to carry out demining procedures and clearance operations in accordance with International Mine Action Standards. Students will have an introduction to dangerous area marking, detectors, and locator equipment. Mine action search tools, procedures, and clearance techniques are included in this training. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Institute for Law Enforcement and Protective Services Excellence Phone: (979) 845-6677 Email: ilepse@teex.tamu.edu	ILEPSE
EOT239	Heavy Equipment Operator for Ordnance Workers	Quick View Course Description close EOT239 – Heavy Equipment Operator for Ordnance Workers Having the proper knowledge and skills to operate heavy equipment is important to ensure safety in the work environment. This course provides participants with the basic skills required to safely operate a backhoe and forklift in a UXO field environment. Participants will learn safety, operation, and maneuverability of two common pieces of equipment used in the UXO field of work. This program is geared toward UXO technicians who may be tasked to stack or unearth buried ordnance items. Heavy emphasis is placed on safety and is designed to meet OSHA, ANSI, and ASME requirements as well as provides instruction in industry standard consensus practice. This course meets Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements Hazardous Materials Course #3806. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Institute for Law Enforcement and Protective Services Excellence Phone: (979) 845-6677 Email: ilepse@teex.tamu.edu	ILEPSE
UXO200	Unexploded Ordnance Technician Level I	Quick View Course Description close UXO200 – Unexploded Ordnance Technician Level I TEEX developed the first civilian UXO Technician I course in 1999 and remains the only program to have ever been certified by the Department of Defense Explosive Safety Board (DDESB). In 2012 the National Association of Ordnance Contractors (NAOC) recognized this course as meeting, and exceeding, all UXO Tech I training requirements established by DDESB Technical Paper 18, Minimum Qualifications for Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technicians and Personnel. This course provides participants with comprehensive, hands-on training in the safe detection, location, identification, and disposal of unexploded ordnance using the techniques and emerging technologies of today’s UXO remediation industry. Graduates of the course meet U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) requirements necessary to work as a UXO Tech I on USACE UXO remediation job sites. Students registered for the UXO Technician Level 1 Course are also encouraged to register for the online HAZWOPER Clean-Up Operations course. This course meets Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements Course #78026. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Institute for Law Enforcement and Protective Services Excellence Phone: (979) 845-6677 Email: ilepse@teex.tamu.edu	ILEPSE

Tower Technician

Course Number	Title	Description	Funding Option	Delivery Type	Division
CEL100	Tower Technician Level One	Quick View Course Description close CEL100 – Tower Technician Level One The Tower Technician Level One course answers the need for qualified technicians with comprehensive cutting edge technical training provided to participants with an interest in the industry. During this 120-hour course students receive not only traditional classroom training, each has the opportunity to participate in multiple field exercises and other hands-on training scenarios; all followed by scenario testing used to determine student comprehension. Registered participants will be challenged physically during this intensive technical training program and should be prepared for climbing exercises while carrying specialized tools used to perform tower prop installation tasks. Successful graduates are eligible for the Tower Apprentice Program supported by industry hiring partners. All qualified students will have the opportunity to become a member of a four-person team responsible for deploying next generation Wireless Networks. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: (979) 458-9188 Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu			ITSI

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Veterans Services

Email: veteranservices@teex.tamu.edu
Phone: (979) 458-7796