2023 Catalog

2023 C A T A L O G

ULTIMATE DIVER TRAINING NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING TRAINING

JANUARY 2023 | DECEMBER 2023 | VOLUME LIV

THE OCEAN CORPORATION

Contents

DEPARTMENTS

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Accreditation, Licenses, Approvals & Memberships

Why US?

03 - Board of Directors 04 - Accreditation, Licenses, Approvals & Memberships 05 - Message from the president 07 - Location and facilities 08 - Why Choose Us 09 - Frequently asked questions

TIMELINES AND MILESTONES The Ocean Corporation has been an industry leader in career training for over 50 years. Many of our milestones over the years have been industry firsts.

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Frequently asked questions

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Why Become a Commercial Diver?

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UDT Curriculum

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Why Choose The Ocean Corporation for Industrial Inspection?

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Why Become an Industrial Inspector?

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Program Curriculum 03

PROGRAMS 11 – UDT Why Become a Commercial Diver 13 – UDT Why Choose The Ocean Corporation For Commercial Diving 18 – UDT Program Curriculum 01 27 – NDT Why Choose The Ocean Corporation For Industrial Inspection

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NDT Hybrid Training Option

28 – NDT Why Become an Industrial (Nondestructive Testing) Inspector 32 – NDT Program Curriculum 03 37 – NDT Hybrid Training Option

DEPARTMENTS 39 – Application Procedures 41 – Admissions Requirements

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42 – Perfect Attendance Recognition

Student Services

43 – Student Services 44 – Tuition, Costs, Books and Supplies 45 – Consumer Information 46 – Refund Policy 47 – Return of Title Iv Funds 47 – Policy Regarding Books and Supplies 48 – Academic Progress for Financial Aid Eligibility 49 – Academic Policies and Standards

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Financial Aid

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Application for Admission

51 – Admissions Office Info, Tours & Visits 51 – Student Complaint / Grievance Procedure 54 – Application for Admission 58 – School Map

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Meet our Officers & Directors John S. Wood

Victoria Wood

Juanita L. Ramos

Terry D. Kelley

Accreditations, Licenses, Approvals, Memberships

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Accreditation

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Participation Federal Student Financial Aid Programs administered by the U.S. Department of Education

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Licenses

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Approvals

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Memberships

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BY JOHN WOOD - PRESIDENT The Ocean Corporation has been providing career training since 1969.

We offer training programs in commercial diving and industrial inspection, and our programs are designed to provide you with the complete set of skills necessary for success in your chosen career field.

For over 50 years we have had a solid reputation for producing well-trained graduates. Our students work in commercial diving and industrial inspection worldwide. Just ask anyone in the business – The Ocean Corporation is well-known and wellrespected.

Our reputation and professional respect among industry leaders translates to job opportunities for graduates of The Ocean Corporation. Although we cannot guarantee you job placement, for more than five decades our school has enjoyed a reputation for placing high-quality graduates in high-quality positions.

Ocean Corporation graduates are currently working in well-paying jobs, all over the country and around the world. Much of our success can be attributed to our knowledgeable and skilled faculty and staff.

We have one of the largest commercial diver and industrial testing training facilities in the world, and I believe our dynamic team learning atmosphere is unparalleled in the industry.

The Ocean Corporation is located in Houston, Texas, a prime location for job opportunities. Ninety percent (90%) of all billed diving hours worldwide are in the nearby Gulf of Mexico.

Houston also has professional sports, music concerts, nice weather and plenty to do in your spare time. I would like to invite you to visit our campus, talk to our students and staff, and get to know The Ocean Corporation.

We are proud of our facility and what we do for our students. If you have any questions, our Admissions Office would be happy to answer them. Give us a call at 1-800-321-0298 for more information or to schedule a visit.

Sincerely,

P.S. I hope to see you in Houston! If I can answer any questions, please call me on my direct line, 1-800-321-0298, ext. 112.

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The Ocean Corporation’s main campus is located at 10840 Rockley Road in Houston, Texas.

In addition to classroom facilities and administrative offices, the campus facility includes: • Student Learning Resource Center • Elaborate training tank complex • Portable medical decompression chamber • 400 foot rated wet lock out diving bell system • Training workshop and equipment storage facilities The school also utilizes the Marine Sciences campus of Texas A&M University.

Open water dives are held at this facility in Galveston, Texas.

Due to the nature of our programs, not all of our facilities are accessible to persons with mobility impairments.

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WHY CHOOSE US? We provide highly effective job placement assistance.

We often invite company managers to visit the campus to observe and socialize with our students to provide an opportunity to develop a rapport prior to that first interview.

Our graduates are well-prepared for success in their job search, and we work hard to provide them with the contacts to help them get there. Additionally, we offer job placement assistance for as long as you remain in the industry; all you have to do is ask.

You will graduate in less time and still be fully trained.

Our programs include everything you need to be successful in commercial diving or industrial inspecting…and nothing you do not need. You will be fully trained in just 7 ½ months. When you graduate from The Ocean Corporation, you will be well trained and well prepared to begin your career.

The Ocean Corporation is a respected industry leader.

Our graduates have been successful because companies know that we have practical and realistic hands on training programs. Companies that hire commercial divers and industrial inspectors know our name and know that our graduates make well-trained, capable employees.

Our facilities are large and well-equipped.

We have six classrooms, six training tanks, and a welding complex complete with up-to-date, industry-standard equipment including 12 welding machines. Our commercial air and mixed-gas diving equipment can support up to 120 students on any given day.

Our class sizes are small.

Our classes typically contain less than 30 people, and our instructors work closely with our students to help them succeed.

Houston is a great place to live.

Houston offers every kind of entertainment, including professional sports, and the sport diving on the offshore rigs is great. Reasonably priced apartments are available within walking distance from the school. And Texas folks really are friendly.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What type of student housing is available?

What types of work do commercial divers do?

The area surrounding the school offers many large apartment complexes within walking distance from the school. You select your roommate, if you want one, and you make the arrangements with the complex of your choice.

Is diving uncomfortable, difficult or dangerous?

Is the training expensive?

Our commercial diving and industrial inspection programs are among the least expensive, complete programs of their type available. There are also several local employers that have hired our students as temporary employees. This helps to offset your living expenses and offers you a better lifestyle while you are in school. Financial aid is also available, for those who qualify.

What skills or aptitude do I need to do these programs?

The main skills you need are the willingness to work and the desire to learn. We require that you have a high school diploma or state-issued GED. Students interested in the Ultimate Diver Training (UDT) program must also pass a medical examination to ensure they are physically able to do the job, and it is strongly recommended that all students be able to pass a background check to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card. While obtaining this card is not a requirement, the inability to obtain a TWIC card may limit a graduate’s job opportunities, especially in off-shore positions.

For more information on TWIC card rules, the application process, and cost, please visit:

https://twicprogram.tsa.dhs.go v/TWICWebApp/

Commercial divers can do a range of jobs including inspecting and repairing oilrigs, pipelines, bridges, water towers, and dams as well as working on salvage operations.

There is some discomfort, difficulty and risk in commercial diving, just as there is in other outdoor, active occupations.

Commercial divers believe the excitement, job satisfaction and high pay more than make up for these challenges.

Additionally, advancements in the field have made the job safer and more comfortable than ever before. Historically, the greatest comfort issue with diving was working in cold water. With the advent of hot water diving suits and hightech, dry-suit systems, these discomfort issues have been eliminated. The risks to a modern diver have been minimized by better technology, safety procedures and personnel training. In fact, workplace accidents involving diver personnel are far less frequent today than in the early days of the profession.

What is the first step to getting started?

Contact our Admission’s Office at 1-800-321-0298 if you have any additional questions or simply fill out the application on page 54 of this catalog and send it in, along with any other required documents as detailed on page 41.

When do I start?

We have classes starting approximately every five weeks.

From the moment you start classes, we can have you on your way to becoming a commercial diver or industrial inspector in less than eight months.

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WHY CHOOSE THE OCEAN CORPORATION FOR COMMERCIAL DIVING? We have the least expensive, complete commercial diver program.

We provide comprehensive training for less money than other commercial diving schools. We do not train "air only" divers because we know that welding and mixed gas/bell skills are important when breaking into the diving business. Our training includes: Offshore oilfield diving operations Inland diving operations Surface and underwater welding and cutting Mixed Gas and lock out diving

Recompression chamber operations Nuclear/contaminated environment diving Rigging certification Hazardous environment intervention

We have experienced up-to-date staff.

Our diving instructors are experienced, active or retired commercial divers who periodically work offshore and onshore and teach up to date commercial diving operations. Our faculty was instrumental in the development of the training standards for entry-level Commercial Divers for The American National Standards Institute (ANSI Standards). We regularly allow them leaves of absence to work in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and overseas, so their skills remain current and they gain experience with the latest technology. Some of our instructors are mixed gas and saturation supervisors and hyperbaric welders.

Your equipment costs will be very affordable.

The Ocean Corporation provides almost all of the equipment needed. The rest of what you will need can be purchased in the local area for less than $900.

Houston is a great location for both training and employment.

Warm weather makes Houston a great place to do underwater training, and Houston’s location near the Gulf of Mexico makes it a great place to find a job. More commercial divers are hired in this area than in any other place in the world. More than 30 diving companies are located within 325 miles of Houston. The Gulf Coast is the commercial diving, offshore construction and oil industry capital of the world.

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ULTIMATE D I V E R T RA INING (UDT ) PR OGRAM 01

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This program is the ultimate in diver training! It meets or exceeds all of the standards of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for entry-level commercial divers.

Graduates of this program are skilled in welding and cutting, both surface and underwater, and in mixed gas and saturation. UDT students are introduced to the latest revolution in the diving industry - Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV). They are given an overview of the types and styles of ROV’s used in the industry and are taught about offshore structures/vessels and ROV applications. UDT students are taught the basics in Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QC/QA) and have an opportunity to participate in the American Society of Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Houston Chapter activities.

Graduates of this program receive: •

UDT Diploma which includes Levels I & II Ultrasonic Testing and Magnetic Particle Testing

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HAZWOPER (40 hours) as outlined in 29CFR 1910.120

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Qualified Rigger Card.

Program 01: Ultimate Diver Training - This program meets or exceeds the standards established by ANSI ACDE 01-2015 (American National Standards Institute Association of Commercial Diving Educators, version January 2015) and ANST TC1A 01-2015 (American Society of Nondestructive Testing, Testing Criteria 1A).

Program 01: Ultimate Diver Training - EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE: Upon completion of the required training, each student is prepared to begin employment in the commercial diving or the ROV or the Drone industries. UDT graduates also have sufficient training in Ultrasonic and Magnetic Particle Testing to obtain entrylevel positions in certain non-destructive testing/industrial inspection occupations.

Program 01: Ultimate Diver Training – MEDICAL MATRICULATION REQUIREMENTS: In order to begin lab courses after completion of the lecture courses, students pass a medical examination, to be documented on The ADCI Medical History Form (Meddoc rev 08/17/2017). This form will be provided by The Ocean Corporation upon acceptance to the UDT program. All students enrolled in the UDT program must submit a completed medical evaluation form, signed by a medical doctor licensed in the United States. It is highly recommended that students obtain the examination and submit the completed form prior to beginning lecture classes, but the completed form absolutely must be submitted prior to the conclusion of five weeks of instruction at The Ocean Corporation. Students who do not submit the completed form by the end of the five-week period will not be permitted to move on (that is, matriculate) to the lab portion of the program.

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ULTIMATE DIVER TRAINING (UDT)

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Course Course Title Course Number Number Course Title

UDT 01.01 Diving UDT –- 01.01 Diving UDT –- 01.02 Safety UDT 01.02 Safety UDT –- 01.03 NDT UDT 01.03 NDT UDT 01.04 Welding UDT – 01.04 Welding

Clock Hours Lecture Lab Ext Total Total 165 225 0 135 255 390 55 35 0 90 65 25 90 0 90 60 150 20 100 0 120 20 100 120 Totals Totals

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Semester Credit Hours Hours Credit 13 13 3 55 44 25 25

DIVING – UDT - 01.01 Rigging Rigging - Lecture Lecture15 15Hrs. Hrs.——Students Studentslearn learnthe the construction, construction,care careand andsafe safe use of different different types typesof ofwire wireand andrope. rope.Fundamental Fundamentalmarlinespike marlinespike seamanship will be be learned learnedin inaddition additionto touseful usefulknots knotsand andthe thesplicing splicing ofof line. Students also learn proper proper crane crane operations, operations, the use use of ofblock blockand andtackle, tackle, fairleads and other other rigging riggingequipment equipmentcommonly commonlyused usedin incommercial commercialdiving diving operations. operations.

RiggingPractical Practical- -Lab Lab10 10Hrs. Hrs.——This Thiscourse courseteaches teachesstudents studentstotowork work Rigging safely with block block and and tackle, tackle, winches, winches, and other rigging riggingequipment equipmentto tomove move heavy loads. They learn rigging rigging and and loading loadingdiving divingequipment equipmentfor forjob job mobilization.

BasicDiving DivingPhysics Physics- Lecture - Lecture Hrs. This course teachesthe thebasic basic Basic 1010Hrs. —— This course teaches principles of physics physics as asrelated relatedto todiving. diving.Students Studentsalso alsolearn learnthe theterminology terminology of diving diving physics physics and andare areintroduced introducedto tothe thebasic basicgas gaslaws. laws.

Basic Diving DivingMedicine Medicine--Lecture Lecture10 10Hrs. Hrs.——Students Studentslearn learnthe thefundamentals fundamentals Basic of diving diving physiology physiologyand andare areinformed informedof ofdiving divingmedical medicalconditions. conditions.They Theyalso also learn how to prevent prevent problems problems by by observing observing safe safediving divingpractices. practices.

Lecture20 20Hrs. Hrs.——Students Studentslearn learnthe theuse useofofU.S. U.S.Navy Navy Air Decompression Decompression --Lecture Standard Air Decompression Tables Tables and learn the techniques Standard techniques for for surface surface decompression procedures. procedures.Students Studentsare arerequired requiredto to learn learn to compute compute decompression schedules and schedules and properly properly record record dive dive profiles profiles on on log logsheets. sheets. Special Special emphasis emphasis is placed is placed on on safety safety procedures procedures for for oxygen oxygendecompression. decompression.

ChamberOrientation Orientation- Lab - Lab5 5Hrs. Hrs. Thisisisaachamber chamberdive divedesigned designedto to Chamber —— This familiarize students familiarize students to to the theworkings workingsof ofthe theDecompression DecompressionChamber.

Chamber.

Students experience Students experience what what itit isislike liketotobreathe breathepure pureoxygen oxygenatatdepth depthfor forthe the first time. first time.

Treatments- -Lecture Lecture2020Hrs. Hrs. Studentslearn learnthe theuse useofofthe thehyperbaric hyperbaric Treatments ——Students medicine treatment medicine treatment tables. tables. During During this this time, time, students students combine combine their their medical medical knowledge with knowledge with their their understanding understanding of ofthe thetreatment treatmenttables tablestotodiagnose diagnoseand and treat various treat various simulated simulated diving diving problems. problems. Students Students are are also alsofamiliarized familiarizedwith with current medical current medical treatment treatment practices. practices.

Marine Equipment EquipmentMaintenance Maintenance––Lecture Lecture1515Hrs. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Students Marine Lab 2020 Hrs. —— Students learn the operation, maintenance and field troubleshooting of marine learn the operation, maintenance and field troubleshooting of marinediesel diesel engines, compressors, compressors,high-pressure high-pressure jet jet pumps, pumps,hyperbaric hyperbaricchambers, chambers, engines, volume tanks, dive umbilical’s and dive hats.

Students also learn how to volume tanks, dive umbilical’s and dive hats. Students also learn how to test test the accuracy of pneumofathometer gauges and pressure relief valves, and the accuracy of pneumofathometer gauges and pressure relief valves, and how to recalibrate gauges for accurate readings. how to recalibrate gauges for accurate readings.

Dive Equipment EquipmentMaintenance Maintenance- Lecture - Lecture Hrs. Lab 5 Hrs. Students learn Dive 1010 Hrs. Lab 5 Hrs. —— Students learn to perform maintenance on the diving systems as required. Students also to perform maintenance on the diving systems as required. Students also learn the operation and function of commercial diving masks and helmets. learn the operation and function of commercial diving masks and helmets.

They learn to properly set up and maintain a complete dive station and to They learn to properly set up and maintain a complete dive station and to perform preventative and field maintenance on the diving equipment. perform preventative and field maintenance on the diving equipment.

Diving Air Systems - Lecture 15 Hrs. Lab 10 Hrs. — Students learn the safe Diving Air Systems - Lecture 15 Hrs. Lab 10 They Hrs. —learn Students thetypes safe of operations principles of air supply systems. aboutlearn various operations principles of air supply systems.

They learn about types of compressors and air storage systems and learn procedures forvarious inspection, compressors storage systems and learn procedures for inspection, maintenanceand andair testing. maintenance and testing.

Chamber Operations - Lab 10 Hrs. — In this phase of training, students learn Chamber - Lab Hrs. — In this phase of training, students the handsOperations on operation of a10 decompression chamber.

This provides an learn the hands onfor operation a decompression chamber.

This provides an opportunity practicalofuse of the decompression schedules and tables. opportunity practical of the decompression schedulesas and tables.

Students arefor trained and use tested as operators of the chamber, is commonly done in commercial Students are traineddiving. and tested as operators of the chamber, as is commonly done in commercial diving.

Commercial Dives - Lab 30 Hrs. — Students learn to conduct practical Commercial Lab 30 Hrs.using — Students learnsurface-supplied to conduct practical tending and Dives diving-operations lightweight diving gear.

Mechanical rigging projectsusing are performed underwater by the students tending andand diving operations lightweight surface-supplied diving gear. during this phase of training.

Mechanical and rigging projects are performed underwater by the students during this phase of training.

Emergency Procedures - Lab 15 Hrs. — This course teaches students to respond to problems and diving and to perform follow up Emergency Procedures – Lab 15 emergencies Hrs. — This class teaches students how to treatment The operation of bailrelated out systems and otherIn this lab, respond toprocedures. diving emergencies and diving medical issues. equipment forcomplete diver emergencies is also students will First Aid/CPR labtaught. practical’s, operation of emergency air bail-out systems and the proper use of other equipment used for diving emergencies. Students will also complete the Divers Alert Network (DAN) Oxygen provider lab practical during this class.

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Open Water WaterProject ProjectDives Dives- -Lab Lab25 25Hrs. Hrs.——Under Undersupervision, supervision,students students learn to to load load and andmobilize mobilizeall allnecessary necessarysupport supportequipment equipmentfor foropen openwater water diving operations. operations. Students set up up complete complete diving divingstations stationson onsite siteand and perform various underwater projects. These projects employ all the thediving diving skills skills taught taughtthus thusfar farand andinclude includethe theoperation operationofoftools toolsand andrigging rigging equipment.

The proper proper keeping keeping of equipment. The of logs, logs, records records and and reports reports is is stressed, stressed, and and the the work work performed performed is is reviewed reviewed for forquality qualitycontrol, control,as asisisdone doneininthe thefield. field.

First ComprehensiveExam Exam- Lecture - Lecture Hrs. Students givena awritten written First Comprehensive 55 Hrs. —— Students areare given exam exam and and critique critique covering covering all allsubjects subjectsup uptotothis thispoint. point.Students Studentsare are evaluated evaluated on on their their academic academic progress progress and and that thatprogress progressisisrecorded. recorded.IfIf necessary, counseling is is given necessary, counseling given at at this thistime. time.

Super Projects--Lab Lab40 40Hrs. Hrs.——Students Studentslearn learnto toconduct conductcomplete completediving diving Super Projects operations.

Students are are responsible operations. Students responsible for for planning, planning, logistics logisticsand andsuccessful successful completion completion of of actual actual working working tasks tasksin incontrolled controlledconditions. conditions.

Advanced Mixed-GasDiving DivingPhysics Physics- -Lecture Lecture Hrs. Students learn Advanced Mixed-Gas 1010Hrs. —— Students learn how how to to apply apply diving diving physics physicsprinciples principlesto tocommercial commercialdiving divingoperations. operations.

They They learn learn the the physics physicsand andmathematics mathematicsof ofair airsupply supplysystems systemsand andthe the application application of of this thisinformation informationto topractical practicalcommercial commercialdiving divingoperations. operations.

Students are presented an overview of the procedures, techniques and Students are presented an overview of the procedures, techniques and applications of deep mixed-gas diving. applications of deep mixed-gas diving.

Advanced Mixed-GasDiving DivingMedicine Medicine- -Lecture Lecture1010Hrs. Hrs. Thiscourse course Advanced Mixed-Gas —— This teaches the advanced concepts of diving physiology and medical teaches the advanced concepts of diving physiology and medicalproblems. problems.

They learn new material involving decompression sickness, prevention and They learn new material involving decompression sickness, prevention and treatment. treatment.

Mixed Diving Operations Operationsand andTables Tables- Lecture - Lecture Hrs. Students Mixed Gas Gas Diving 1010 Hrs. —— Students learn mixed-gas diving operations and procedures. They learn to use the learn mixed-gas diving operations and procedures. They learn to use the mixed-gas tables and compute and record mixed-gas decompression mixed-gas tables and compute and record mixed-gas decompression schedules. Students also learn the rules, regulations and standards of schedules. Students also learn the rules, regulations and standards of safety for mixed-gas diving. safety for mixed-gas diving.

Mixed Gas Diving Equipment - Lab 5 Hrs. — The students learn by doing a Mixed Gas Diving Equipment - Lab 5 Hrs. — The students learn by doing a hands on experience while dealing with representative examples of the hands on experience while dealing with representative examples of the most widely used mixed gas equipment. The emphasis is on the operation most widely mixed gasequipment equipment.

The emphasis on the operation of mixed gas used surface diving and gas delivery is systems. of mixed gas surface diving equipment and gas delivery systems.

Mixed Gas Dives - Lab 30 Hrs. — Each student will make mixed gas dives Mixed Gas Dives - Lab 30 Hrs. — Each student will make mixed gas dives on actual offshore diving systems. Emphasis is on safety, tending, gas rack on actual offshore diving systems. Emphasis is on safety, tending, gas rack operations and diving procedures. operations and diving procedures.

Bell/Saturation Diving - Lecture 10 Hrs. — This section encompasses Bell/Saturation Diving - Lecture 10 Hrs. — This section encompasses learning bell and saturation diving techniques. Students learn about the learning bell"team" and saturation techniques.

Studentsfor learn aboutbell the deep diving conceptsdiving and are taught procedures complex deep diving “team” concepts and arealso taught for complexand bell diving systems operation.

Students learnprocedures the rules, regulations diving systemsrequired operation. also learn diving. the rules, regulations and safe practices for Students bell and saturation safe practices required for bell and saturation diving.

Bell/Saturation Diving Systems - Lab 5 Hrs. — This course teaches a Bell/Saturation Diving Systems - Lab 5 Hrs. — This courseofteaches a complex bell system and the components and operation the system. complex system andstandards the components and operation of thesystems. system.

They alsobell learn industry for "plumbing" deep diving They keep also learn industry standards for “plumbing” deep Emphasis diving systems.

They accurate records during training operations. is on They keep accurateand records during system trainingoperations. operations. Emphasis is on diving procedures life-support diving procedures and life-support system operations.

Bell Dives - Lab 15 Hrs. — Students perform bell dives and wet lock out Bell Divesin- Lab 15 Hrs. — Students perform and wet lock outthe exercises the bell diving system. They learnbell howdives to operate and tend exercises insystem the bellfor diving system.

They learn how torotate operate and tend life support the divers in the bell.

Students through the the life support system the divers in thetobell. rotate through team positions fromfor console operation bellStudents tender and diver, and arethe team positions from console operation tender diver, and are required to demonstrate practical abilitytotobell operate theand systems.

Students requiredsimulated to demonstrate practical ability operatetechniques. the systems.

Students practice emergencies and diverto recovery Safety and practice simulated emergencies and diver recoverythis techniques. and situational awareness are emphasized throughout phase of Safety training. situational awareness are emphasized throughout this phase of training.

Final Lecture – Lecture 5 Hrs. — Students are provided strategies and Final Lecture for – Lecture 5 Hrs. — Studentswithin are provided strategies philosophies successful employment the industry.

Theyand are philosophiestofor successful employment within the industry. areand encouraged use good work ethics, be accountable for theirThey actions encouraged to personal use goodlife work ethics, be accountable for their not to let their habits interfere with their ability toactions respondand to job Students updated on the current markettosituations not opportunities. to let their personal lifeare habits interfere with their ability respond to and the near futureStudents forecast.are updated on the current market situations job opportunities. and the near future forecast.

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SAFETY – UDT - 01.02

WELDING – UDT - 01.04

Offshore Orientation - Lecture 10 Hrs. —This learning module provides dive students with an introductory overview of inland and offshore diving, commercial diving terminology, different types of standard dive equipment used, basic ship layouts and terminology, hyperbaric evacuation systems, and diving operations from dynamically positioned vessels.

Underwater Welding and Cutting Lecture – Lecture 15 Hrs. – Students learn the principles of shop welding and cutting. They are taught the special requirements for underwater welding and cutting. Equipment, materials, and techniques are explained with emphasis on safe practices. Students are made aware of the qualifications and skills the diving industry requires of underwater welders.

During this class, students will also be taught how to create a resume for conducting job searches.

Subsurface Structural Integrity NDT Lab – Lab 10 Hrs — NDT inspections are a critical component for ensuring the structural integrity and safety of subsurface components such as offshore oil platforms, bridges, and underwater pipelines. In this course, students learn how to perform underwater NDT inspections using underwater inspection techniques, procedures, and equipment. Students will perform NDT inspections, underwater, on mock-up oil platforms and structures located in the school’s dive training tanks.

Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HazWOpER) Lecture 40 Hrs., Lab 10 Hrs. — Students learn hazardous materials communications standards, biological/chemical hazards, confined spaces, HAZMAT response, zone management, Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) selection criteria, maintenance, and repair of equipment. Additionally, students learn the principles of radiation safety including the use of nuclear/contaminated diving gear and how to dive dry systems safely. This module will introduce the students to specific safety concerns of the offshore environment including helicopter and crew boat safety, personnel transfer, and marine debris.

Orientation to Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) - Lecture 5 Hrs., Lab 15 Hrs. Students learn a list of terminology along with definitions and receive an overview of the types and styles of ROV’s used in the industry. The students also learn about offshore structures/vessels, ROV Applications, ROV Subsystems, Spread/Support Equipment, Test Equipment, and Documentation/Procedures.

NDT – UDT - 01.03 Industry Overview – Lecture 5 Hrs. – Students are given an overview of the industry through a thorough discussion of industry characteristics including: working with the employer, working with the employer’s customers, and being a part of the company team. How can earnings be maximized? How does personal life affect job security? Tips on the do’s and don’ts of workplace protocol and the methods to create long-term employment within the industry are also provided.

Industry History – Lecture 5 Hrs. – Students are given a historical overview of the development of the industry, its pioneers and traditions. In addition, they will understand the current and future roles the American Society of Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) and the effect disasters have regarding the development of codes and standards within the industry.

Magnetic Particle (MT) Inspection Techniques - Lecture 25 Hrs., Lab 15 Hrs. — Students learn the theory and lab applications of Magnetic Particle (MT) inspection techniques. Magnetic Particle inspection is the use of magnetic fields in the detection of surface and near surface defects. Level I and II general and specific examinations will be given at the end of this module in accordance with recommended written practice, ASNT SNT TC 1A and CP-189.

Level I Ultrasonic (UT) Inspection Techniques - Lecture 30 Hrs., Lab 10 Hrs. — This course teaches Ultrasonic Testing Inspection through the theory of sound and sound wave propagation, pulse echo, transmission testing, transducer design, instrument controls and function, materials velocity and normal beam inspection. Level I general and specific examinations will be given at the end of this module in accordance with recommended written practice, ASNT SNT TC 1A and CP-189.

Level II Ultrasonic (UT) Inspection Techniques - Lecture 15 Hrs. Lab 30 Hrs. — Through intensive practical application in the use of angle beam inspection techniques students learn the laws of reflection, refraction and mode conversion.

In addition, students learn the use of different types of calibration blocks, such as IIW and DSC, and the inspection of materials using the AWS D1.1 specifications.

Level II general and specific examinations will be given at the end of this module in accordance with recommended written practice, ASNT SNT TC 1A and CP-189.

Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Project - Lab 5 Hrs. — Students learn to setup ROV dives, conduct pre- and post-dive checks, and to operate basic controls. Students will perform visual inspection of simulated offshore oil structures using ROV techniques.

Final Review and Exam – Lecture 10 Hrs. — Students are given a review and written examination encompassing up-to-date cumulative information.

Surface/Underwater Welding - Lab 60 Hrs. — This course teaches the use of oxy/acetylene cutting equipment and students are given shop practice in proper surface cutting techniques. Students learn about different types of welding machines, cables, electrode holders and various sizes and types of electrodes. They also learn how to perform service types of welds and are given shop practice projects. Students progress to the use of underwater welding equipment and perform underwater welding projects in the diving tanks.

Underwater Cutting Lab - Lab 40 Hrs. — In this course, students learn about oxy/arc equipment which includes oxygen pressure regulators, various types of cutting torches, cutting rods and proper techniques for underwater cutting and are given practical cutting projects in the diving tanks.

Welding Exam - Lecture 5 Hrs. — Students are given a review and final written examination encompassing all welding material.

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THE OCEAN CORPORATION

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C A T A L O G

nondestructive testing training

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WHY CHOOSE THE OCEAN CORPORATION FOR INDUSTRIAL INSPECTING? Our nondestructive testing/inspection program is comprehensive.

The Ocean Corporation’s Nondestructive Testing/Inspection Training Program provides complete training. When you graduate from our program, you will possess the building blocks for a fulfilling career in industrial inspection; we even teach resume-writing skills.

The Ocean Corporation teaches the American Society of Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) approved program. Graduates of The Ocean Corporation have gone on to secure employment inspecting: Amusement park rides Bridges Petro-chemical plants Buildings Power generation plants Nuclear power plants

Offshore platforms Wind turbines Paper mills Automotive Aerospace equipment Pipelines

We have experienced up-to-date staff.

Our instructors are experienced active or retired inspection professionals who have been involved in the development, interpretation and practical application of new laws governing the industry. Teaching faculty continually renew training to remain current within the field.

The cost of your program will be very affordable.

The Ocean Corporation provides complete training of the essentials in industrial inspection at an affordable and competitive cost, and allows you to become employed in your field in less time than many other programs. This is a fast track from training to work, without requiring that you take a broad-based selection of “liberal arts” courses that you will not need for employment.

Houston is a great location for both training and employment.

Houston has the highest concentration of NDT companies in the nation, many of them with operations all around the world, representing diverse industries. Plus the great weather, diverse community, and great people make this a great place to go to school!

What types of work do industrial inspectors do?

Industrial inspectors inspect physical structures within manufacturing facilities, utilities, transportation infrastructure, office buildings, and power plants. They use sophisticated technology to look through steel and concrete to identify and diagnose flaws without disrupting the integrity of the structure.

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WHY BECOME A INDUSTRIAL (NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING) INSPECTOR? JOB PORTABILITY – Almost every major U.S. city has several inspection companies, and many companies employ their own in-house NDT inspectors.

UNIQUE LOCATIONS – As an industrial inspector, you will be qualified to work in a variety of interesting and unique locations including nuclear plants, offshore facilities, structural building projects and aerospace.

FLEXIBILITY – Industrial (NDT) inspectors work in local jobs near their homes, jobs that require them to travel to job sites, and jobs that require them to re-locate to new cities. Many of our graduates have taken jobs that allowed them to stay in one place, while others have found positions that allow them to travel, both nationally and internationally. Also, some industrial inspectors choose to work on a parttime or occasional basis to suit their lifestyles.

NON-STRENUOUS – Industrial inspection is not a physically demanding occupation (although it requires a level of mobility and dexterity). Success is based upon technical knowledge, practical skills, and regular workplace skills.

CUTTING EDGE – NDT inspectors use cutting-edge automated and robotic equipment and technologies to perform thorough inspections.

In 2005 the radiographic testing training manual used worldwide by most every NDT educator teaching today was written by an Ocean Corporation Instructor.

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NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING/ INSPECTION TRAINING (NDT) PROGRAM 03

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The Nondestructive Testing/Inspection Training program is a comprehensive program. The NDT program provides graduates the skills and knowledge to setup, calibrate and use inspection equipment commonly used in the industry today. Ultrasonic (UT), Magnetic Particle (MT), Liquid Penetrant (PT), Eddy Current (ET), Radiography (RT) and Visual Testing (VT) methods are all addressed in depth. Students graduating from the Nondestructive Testing/Inspection Training program will be prepared for an entry-level position in Inspection, Safety Technologies and Quality Control industries.

Graduates of this program will be able to conduct tests, interpret, evaluate and document results of those tests according to specific written procedures for the detection of defects in various materials. The different processes used to turn raw materials into various products and the defects inherent in those processes are also covered.

Students will gain an understanding of rigging in accordance with procedures outlined in API RP2D and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV) operations as they relate to the NDT/Inspection industry. Workplace safety is covered in the HAZWOPER module.

The Nondestructive Testing/Inspection Training program will provide hands-on training with a variety of equipment including ultrasonic flaw detectors, thickness meters, magnetic yokes and coils. Students will also be introduced to the various inspection codes and specifications. Graduates will receive the academic credentials necessary for certification up to Level II as outlined in ASNT SNT-TC-1A. Graduates will be prepared to perform essential job skills relating to levels I & II of nondestructive testing in the methods of Visual, Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant, Ultrasonic, Eddy Current and Radiography testing. In addition, they will use the following skills: practical Rigging techniques, NDT Remotely Operated Vehicles, Report and Procedure Writing, Interview Skills, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response procedures, Job Research, Welding and Cutting, Materials and Processes and Resume Writing.

Graduates of this program receive: •

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NDT Diploma (which includes Levels I & II of Ultrasonic Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, Dye Penetrant Testing, Eddy Current, Visual Testing, and Radiographic Testing) Radiation Safety (40 hours) HAZWOPER (40 hours) as outlined in 29CFR 1910.120

Program 03: Nondestructive Testing/Inspection Training — This program meets or exceeds the standards established by ASNT-SNT-TC-1A (American Society of Nondestructive Testing, Testing Criteria 1A and CP-189).

Program 03: Nondestructive Testing/Inspection Training - EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE: Students will be prepared to obtain employment in the Nondestructive Testing field (NDT) as an entry-level technician.

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NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING/ INSPECTION TRAINING (NDT)

PROGRAM 03: NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING/INSPECTION TRAINING 750 HOURS (30 (30 Weeks) NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING/INSPECTION TRAINING 750 HOURS Weeks) STUDENT TO toto 11 STUDENT TO INSTRUCTOR INSTRUCTORRATIO RATIO= =3030 LECTURE 530 LECTURE 535 HOURS HOURS LAB 22 220 LAB 215 HOURS HOURS TOTAL 750 HOURS TOTAL 750 HOURS SEMESTERCREDIT CREDITHOURS HOURS2525 SEMESTER This program Testing training in aincomprehensive program.

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Course Course Number Number Course Title

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Industry Overview – Lecture 5 Hrs. – This course provides an overview of the industry through a thorough discussion of industry characteristics including: Who is the employer? Who is the employer’s customer? How to be a part of the company team? How can earnings be maximized? How does personal life affect job security?

Tips on the do’s and don’ts of workplace protocol and the methods to create long term employment within the industry are also provided.

Eddy Current (ET) Level I Exam – Lecture 5 Hrs. — Students are given a written examination encompassing all information covered in Eddy Current Testing I.

Industry History – Lecture 5 Hrs. – This course teaches a historical overview of the development of the industry, its pioneers and traditions. In addition, we will discuss the current and future roles of the American Society of Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) and the effect disasters have regarding the development of codes and standards within the industry.

Eddy Current (ET) Level II Exam – Lecture 5 Hrs. — Students are given a written examination encompassing all information covered in Eddy Current Testing II.

Introduction to NDT – Lecture 5 Hrs. — This course introduces students to the NDT equipment and how the equipment is used in the industry.

Visual Testing (VT) Level I & II – Lecture 35 Hrs. — Upon completion, students will demonstrate a practical understanding of the physical principles of light and vision as it relates to nondestructive testing and the equipment used in Visual Testing.

Procedure writing, isometric writing and reporting writing are also included in this class.

Visual Testing (VT) Level I & II Exam – Lecture 5 Hrs. — Students are given a written examination encompassing all information covered in Visual Testing.

Liquid Penetrant (PT) Level I – Lecture 10 Hrs., Lab 15 Hrs. — Upon completion of this module, students will demonstrate practical competencies using the Liquid Penetrant (PT) inspection techniques. Liquid Penetrant inspection is the use of dye penetrant for the detection of surface defects.

Liquid Penetrant (PT) Level I Exam – Lecture 5 Hrs. — Students are given a written examination encompassing all information covered in Liquid Penetrant I. Liquid Penetrant (PT) Level II – Lecture 10 Hrs., Lab 10 Hrs. — Continuation of instruction in more advanced Liquid Penetrant applications.

Liquid Penetrant (PT) Level II Exam – Lecture 5 Hrs. — Students are given a written examination encompassing all information covered in Liquid Penetrant II. Magnetic Particle (MT) Level I – Lecture 15 Hrs., Lab 5 Hrs. — Upon completion of this module, students will demonstrate practical competencies using the Magnetic Particle (MT) inspection techniques. Magnetic Particle inspection is the use of magnetic fields in the detection of surface and near surface defects.

Magnetic Particle (MT) Level I Exam – Lecture 5 Hrs. — Students are given a written examination encompassing all information covered in Magnetic Particle I. Magnetic Particle (MT) Level II – Lecture 20 Hrs., Lab 20 Hrs. — Continuation of instruction in more advanced Magnetic Particle applications.

Magnetic Particle (MT) Level II Exam – Lecture 5 Hrs. — Students are given a written examination encompassing all information covered in Magnetic Particle II. Ultrasonic (UT) Level I – Lecture 25 Hrs., Lab 20 Hrs. — Students will demonstrate the practical ability to utilize Ultrasonic Testing Inspection through the theory of sound and sound wave propagation, pulse echo, through transmission testing, transducer design, instrument controls and function, materials velocity and normal beam inspection.

Ultrasonic (UT) Level I Exam – Lecture 5 Hrs. — Students are given a written examination encompassing all information covered in Ultrasonic Level I. Ultrasonic (UT) Level II – Lecture 30 Hrs., Lab 30 Hrs. — Through intensive practical application in the use of angle beam inspection techniques, the students will demonstrate a thorough understanding of the laws of reflection, refraction and mode conversion. In addition, students will demonstrate the use of different types of calibration blocks, such as IIW and DSC, and the inspection of materials using industry standard specifications.

Ultrasonic (UT) Level II Exam – Lecture 5 Hrs. — Students are given a written examination encompassing all information covered in Ultrasonic Level II. Eddy Current (ET) Level I – Lecture 40 Hrs. — Through an understanding of the physical principles of electricity and electromagnetism and eddy current distribution in various product forms, students will be able to calibrate and use the Eddy Current equipment common to industry.

Eddy Current (ET) Level II – Lecture 15 Hrs., Lab 25 Hrs. — Continuation of instruction in more advanced Eddy Current applications.

Radiation Safety – Lecture 45 Hrs. — Students will demonstrate a practical understanding of the fundamentals of radiation safety including characteristics of radiation, exposure, controlling radiation dose, radiation instruments and the use of personal monitoring equipment, pertinent to state and federal regulations.

Radiography (RT) Level I – Lecture 40 Hrs. — Students will demonstrate an understanding of the principles of penetrating radiation and radioactive decay, radiographic equipment, principles of X and Gamma Ray detection, evaluation of radiographic quality and interpretation of images.

Radiography (RT) Level I Exam – Lecture 5 Hrs. — Students are given a written examination encompassing all information covered in Radiography I. Radiography (RT) Level II – Lecture 20 Hrs., Lab 20 Hrs. — Continuation of a more advanced study in Radiography.

Radiography (RT) Level II Exam – Lecture 5 Hrs. — Students are given a written examination encompassing all information covered in Radiography II. Rigging – Lecture 15 Hrs., Lab 10 Hrs. — Students will demonstrate their practical understanding of rigging by working safely with block and tackle, winches and other rigging equipment to move heavy loads, enabling them to rig and load equipment for job mobilization.

Rigging Exam – Lecture 5 Hrs. — Students are given a written examination encompassing all information covered in Rigging. .

35 - NDT Orientation to to Remotely RemotelyOperated OperatedVehicle/Automation Vehicle/Automation(ROV) (ROV)–– Lecture Lecture15 15 Orientation Hrs.,Lab Lab55 Hrs. Hrs.— —The Thevarious varioustypes typesofofRemotely Remotely Operated Vehicles Hrs., Operated Vehicles usedused in in

conjunctionwith withananinspection inspection will explored through a combination of lecture conjunction will bebe explored through a combination of lecture andpractical practicalapplication. application.

The advantages disadvantages will be covered and The advantages andand disadvantages will be covered with an anemphasis emphasison onpersonnel personnel safety.

Upon completion, the student be able with safety.

Upon completion, the student will bewill able to explain when and where automation is preferable to manned intervention. to explain when and where automation is preferable to manned intervention.

Report Writing Writing– – Lab — Students practical Report Lab 55 Hrs. Hrs. — Studentswill willdemonstrate demonstratetheir their practical understanding of recording and reporting results within the the understanding ofthe theunique uniqueways waysofof recording and reporting results within Nondestructive Testing industry. *Report Writing is taught during the Visual Nondestructive Testing industry. *Report Writing is taught during the Visual Testing class.

Testing class.

ProcedureWriting Writing–– Lecture Lecture55 Hrs. Hrs.— — Students Students will the Procedure willbe beable abletotoidentify identify the components that make up a procedure, the importance of working to a components that make up a procedure, the importance of working to a procedure, the reference material to prepare a sample procedure, and to prepare procedure, the *Procedure reference material totaught prepare a sample procedure, to prepare the procedure.

Writing is during the Visual Testingand class. the procedure. *Procedure Writing is taught during the Visual Testing class.

Midterm Review – Lecture 5 Hrs. — Students are given a review encompassing

Midterm Review – Lecture 5 Hrs. — Students are given a review encompassing all cumulative information. all cumulative information.

Midterm Exam Exam – – Lecture — Students examination Midterm Lecture 55 Hrs. Hrs. — Studentsare aregiven givena awritten written examination encompassing all cumulative information. encompassing all cumulative information.

IsometricDrawing Drawing–– Lecture Lecture 55 Hrs., Hrs.,Lab Lab55 Hrs. Hrs.–– Students Isometric Students will willbe beintroduced introducedtoto Isometric, Piping and Instrumentation Drawing fundamentals, symbols, Isometric, Piping and Instrumentation Drawing fundamentals, symbols, nomenclatures and their uses in the NDT industry. Students will practice using nomenclatures and their usesand in the NDT industry.drawings Students(P&IDs). will practice using and drawing Isometric, Piping Instrumentation *Isometric and drawing Isometric, andTesting Instrumentation drawings (P&IDs). *Isometric Drawing is taught duringPiping the Visual class.

Drawing is taught during the Visual Testing class.

Employer Campus Visit – Lecture 5 Hrs. — NDT companies visit the campus to

Employer Campus Visit Lectureadvice 5 Hrs.and — NDT companiesfor visit the campus to offer students advice and–provide opportunities hands-on practice offer and provide opportunities for hands-on practice with astudents variety ofadvice NDT equipment. with a variety of NDT equipment.

Resume Writing – Lab 5 Hrs. — Students will write their resumes in accordance

Resume Lab 5 Hrs. Students will write their industry. resumes in accordance with the Writing accepted–practices of— the Nondestructive Testing with the accepted practices of the Nondestructive Testing industry.

ASNT Meeting – Lecture 5 Hrs. — Students attend ASNT meeting and dinner.

ASNT Meeting — Students attend ASNT meeting and dinner.

Final Review Review– – Lecture Lecture 5 5 Hrs. —Students are allall Final Hrs. —Students are given givenaareview reviewencompassing encompassing cumulative information. cumulative information.

Final Exam Exam – – Lecture — Students examination Final Lecture 55 Hrs. Hrs. — Studentsare aregiven givena awritten written examination encompassing all cumulative information. encompassing all cumulative information.

Final Lecture Lecture– – Lecture 5 Hrs. — Students Students learn toto Final Lecture 5 Hrs. — learnstrategies strategiesand andphilosophies philosophies successful employment toto use a good successful employmentwithin withinthe theindustry. industry.They Theyare areencouraged encouraged use a good work ethic, toto letlet their personal life life work ethic, be be accountable accountablefor fortheir theiractions actionsand andnot not their personal habits interfere with their ability to respond to job opportunities. Students are habits interfere with their ability to respond to job opportunities. Students are updated on the current market situations and the near future forecast. updated on the current market situations and the near future forecast.

WORKPLACE SAFETY – NDT - 03.02 Hazardous Hazardous Waste Waste Operations Operationsand andEmergency EmergencyResponse Response(HazWOpER) (HazWOpER)––Lecture Lecture 30 Hrs., — Students will 30 Hrs., Lab 5 Hrs.— willbe beable abletotoidentify: identify:hazardous hazardouscommunications communications biological/chemical hazards, standards, biological/chemical hazards,confined confinedspaces, spaces,HAZMAT HAZMATresponse, response,zone zone management and repair of of equipment. management andselection selectioncriteria criteriafor formaintenance maintenanceand and repair equipment. written HazWOpER Exam ––Lecture Lecture 55 Hrs. Hrs. — Students Students are aregiven givenaareview reviewand andfinal final written examination encompassing examination encompassingall allHazmat Hazmatmaterial. material.

Positive Material MaterialIdentification Identification(PMI) (PMI)––Lecture Lecture10Hrs. 10Hrs.——This Thislearning learning module Positive American Petroleum Institute’s provides NDT NDTstudents studentswith withan anintroduction introductiontotothe the American Petroleum Institute’s (API) Recommended orientation to to thethe RecommendedPractice Practice578, 578,and andwill willprovide provideanan orientation technologies currently industry forfor positive material technologies currentlyused usedininthe thepetrochemical petrochemical industry positive material identification (PMI). identification (PMI).

JobResearch Research––Lab Lab55 Hrs. Hrs.— —Students Students will will participate Job participateininjob jobresearch researchusing usingvarious various published information, would most like to to work published information,in inorder orderto todetermine determinewhere wherethey they would most like work within the within theindustry. industry.

InterviewSkills Skills–– Lecture Lecture55 Hrs. Hrs.——Students Studentswill will practice practice how how to Interview to interview interviewwith with perspective employers with their perspective employersand andparticipate participateby bypracticing practicingmock mockinterviews interviews with their classmates. classmates.

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WELDING – NDT - 03.03 Welding and Cutting - Lecture 15 Hrs., Lab 30 — Students will apply the principles of shop welding and cutting, equipment, materials and techniques with an emphasis on safe practices.

Students learn the required qualifications and skills of the welding industry. Students will use oxy/acetylene cutting equipment and different types of welding machines, cables, electrode holders and various sizes and types of electrodes.

Welding Exam - Lecture 5 Hrs. — Students are given a review and final written examination encompassing all welding material.

Materials & Processes – Lecture 10 Hrs. — Students will be able to identify discontinuities in metal and engineered materials through an understanding of the discontinuities likely to occur as a result of the manufacturing process.

Call 1-800-321-0298 for information on any of our programs, or visit our website at www.oceancorp.com

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NDT HYBRID TRAINING OPTION We now offer our NDT program, Program 03 Nondestructive Testing/Inspection Training, in a hybrid modality to better serve students. Students who meet the requirements can choose to attend the lecture portions of their program of choice in an online format. All labs, practicals, and exams will still be done in-person on-campus. Students who choose to attend lectures online will follow synchronously with their In-person peers.

Online classes will be delivered through our Learning Management System (LMS). Students will have unique logins to access online content. Students will need to have Internet Access and a Device to view the content with, a laptop, desktop, tablet, Chromebook, or cellphone, to participate in the online lectures. Students will be issued a tablet, but can choose to use their own device.

Students will be required to attend the first six weeks of class on campus. During this period, students will be acclimating to campus life. They will complete the online orientation and assessment learning module that will teach students how to navigate the LMS and assess their ability to do so successfully. It is required for webcams to be used to participate in the online modules’ live elements.

Participants in the hybrid option will achieve the same learning outcomes as their in-person peers for the Nondestructive Testing/Inspection Training.

Graduation and attendance requirements for the hybrid option are identical to those outlines under our academic policies on page 49 of this catalog.

Participants in the hybrid option will have the same access to our student services as their non-hybrid peers either by accessing them while on campus, through their online student portal, or by contacting the student services department via phone or email.

At this time, international students are not able to participate in the hybrid program and will be required to attend all modules of training on campus.

VETERANS BENEFITS STUDENTS Due to restrictions from the Department of Veterans Affairs, veteran students using their Veterans Education Benefits cannot avail themselves of the Hybrid Training Option.

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APPLI C AT I ON P R O C EDU R ES Students wishing to apply to a program at The Ocean Corporation must submit the following documentation to the Admissions Office: Completed Application for Admission.

Education confirmation: Copy of high school diploma or state-issued GED certificate, or official high school transcript or postsecondary transcript with a minimum of 60 hours completed credits.

Grade transcript from college, technical school, and/or any other post-secondary educational institution.

Accepted students will receive a confirmation package, which contains a letter of acceptance, receipt for application fee, and other information to help prepare the student for school.

International Foreign Students: The Ocean Corporation is authorized by the Federal Government to accept and enroll foreign non-immigrant students. Foreign student applicants must submit the documents listed above, as well as meeting other governmental requirements. Upon receipt of all necessary items, The Ocean Corporation will send a Confirmation Package which contains a letter of acceptance, receipt for paid tuition, and other information to help prepare the student for school. Once all the required paperwork has been received, an I-20 will be produced and mailed to the registered student. The I-20 must be completed and taken to a United States Embassy or Consulate to obtain an M-1 Student Visa. More information is available at the U.S. State Department website at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas.html

Veterans's Benefits: Please refer to The Ocean Corporation’s website at Oceancorp.com/veterans for detailed instructions and web links to apply for VA benefits.

Financing, Financial Aid, and Payment Plans: Upon acceptance to The Ocean Corporation, the student will be contacted by the Financial Aid Office and will review options for student aid and financing. If possible, students are encouraged to schedule a face-to-face meeting with the Financial Aid Office prior to starting classes.

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Transfer of Credits (Credit for Previous Training): The Ocean Corporation will grant transfer credit for previous training which is current and substantially equivalent to the training provided in the student’s chosen program. The Director of Training and the School Director grant this credit after an evaluation of previous training is completed, and any eligible tuition discount is applied accordingly. However, for The Ocean Corporation to efficiently evaluate previous training, it is necessary to receive all post-secondary transcripts within 30 days of the class start date. After this time, credit for previous training will not be available. Students applying for Veterans benefits cannot be certified to receive VA benefits until all post-secondary transcripts are obtained, evaluated, and prior credit is reported to the Department of Veterans Affairs. In no case will The Ocean Corporation accept transfer credit for more than 50% of the course content in any program.

The acceptance of the transfer of credits earned at The Ocean Corporation by another institution is solely at the discretion of the receiving institution. Students considering transferring credits to other institutions should consult with that institution to determine their policies, procedures, and willingness to accept credits from The Ocean Corporation. : Upon acceptance to The Ocean Corporation, the student will be contacted by the Financial Aid Office and will review options for student aid and financing. If possible, students are encouraged to schedule a face-to-face meeting with the Financial Aid Office prior to starting classes.

RE-ENTRY: A former student of the Ocean Corporation who wishes to resume training may apply for re-entry. Former students who seek to re-enroll in the same program after an absence of less than one year should contact the Director of Training. Former students, who wish to enroll in a new program, or seek to be readmitted to their former program after an absence of more than one year, must reapply through the Admissions Office. The school will credit tuition paid previously for completed coursework.

Credit Upon RE-ENTRY: Due to the technical nature of our programs, coursework that was completed more than one year prior to readmission will not automatically be accepted toward a student’s program requirements. Students who believe they have retained sufficient knowledge from their prior coursework may request an evaluation by the Director of Training to determine their current proficiency. The Director of Training may allow previous credit to be accepted toward the current program based upon this evaluation. However, in no case will previous credit be accepted for any course or examination required for certification by an outside entity/agency beyond the expiration date of such previous credit or examination as mandated by such outside entity/agency.

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A DM I S SI ON R E Q U I R E M E NT S Age: All applicants must be at least eighteen years of age before beginning classes at The Ocean Corporation.

Education: Applicants are required to provide documentation of high school credential from a legitimate high school recognized by the State in which the diploma was issued or possession of a valid government-issued GED or post-secondary transcript with a minimum of 60 hours completed credits. Home-schooled students will submit proof of a legitimate credential based on the requirements of the State in which the home-schooling occurred. Students with foreign credentials will be required to provide a certified English translation if necessary. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide their academic credentials (diploma, transcript, or other documents) to The Ocean Corporation. Students who are unable to obtain/provide paperwork documenting their high school credentials due to extraordinary circumstances may provide a notarized statement at the discretion of the School Director. All high school credential documents will be examined for both the authenticity of the documents and the legitimacy of the issuing institution. The Ocean Corporation reserves the right to request to view original documents and/or to request confirming documentation directly from the issuing institution/entity.

Satisfactory Payment Arrangements: No student will be allowed to begin classes at The Ocean Corporation without making satisfactory arrangements to pay for the training provided. Satisfactory arrangements may include a combination of methods, including: financial aid (including federal student loans and federal parent loans), other outside aid, private education loans, veterans’ benefits payment plans, and/or personal payment (cash, check, money order or credit card).

Non-Discrimination in Admissions Policy: In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, The Ocean Corporation does not discriminate in admission or any other aspect of our programs on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, sexual preference, or national origin. Applicants with disabilities must be physically able to complete the training program with reasonable accommodations. Further, certain physical and intellectual abilities are bona fide occupational qualifications and thus certain disabilities might disqualify a student from any potential employment.

Please check with the Admissions Department if you have a disability that might interfere with your ability to succeed in your chosen field.

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PERFECT ATTENDANCE RECOGNITION The Ocean Corporation encourages students to be on-time and to miss as few days of class as possible. Students who complete the UDT or NDT program with zero tardies and and zero absences absences are recognized for their excellence withwith a certificate and and a commemorative stainless steelsteel mugmug engraved are recognized for their excellence a certificate a commemorative stainless with Perfect Attendance. engraved with Perfect Attendance.

CAMPUS LIFE Campus Life Life is is aa Facebook Facebook page page created by The Ocean Corporation that is designed to help create Campus an inclusive learning environment by encouraging social networking between students.

Students create an inclusive learning environment by encouraging social networking between students. are encouraged to post and images comments about their educational experiences while Students are encouraged to share, post and share,and images and comments about their educational attending TOC. experiences while attending TOC

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S TUD E NT S S ER V IC ES Job Placement Assistance: The Ocean Corporation maintains a job placement assistance service for graduates of the school. This service is offered to all graduates who request our assistance in finding employment in the industry. Our instructional programs include training in basic resume-writing to develop those skills before moving into the job market. “We often invite companies to campus to meet with our students to provide an opportunity to develop a rapport prior to that first interview. Additionally, we offer job placement assistance for as long as you remain in the industry; all you have to do is ask.

Financial Aid: Our Financial Aid staff will work with you from your application for admission and financial aid through your graduation. A Financial Aid Associate will help you identify financing options, assist you with paperwork and explain your rights and responsibilities for student loans. Financial Aid staff is available Monday through Thursday, 9am to 6pm and Friday, 9am to 5pm. Detailed Financial Aid information is also available on our website at oceancorp.com/financial-aid/.

Housing: There are several large apartment complexes near the school that give lease considerations to students. Many of these apartments are within walking distance of the school, and some have swimming pools and other amenities. The Admissions Office can provide students and applicants with a listing of local options and will also assist with matching roommates upon request.

Parking Parking is available on site and free of charge. The Ocean Corporation owns and maintains a student parking lot for use during school hours. The lot is located in a secure location behind the academic buildings and training complex.

Part-Time Work Most students at The Ocean Corporation choose to work part-time while attending school. Part-time work is generally readily available in the area in retail and service industries.

Class Schedule and Holidays Please see "Attachment C" for class schedule and holidays.

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TU I TI O N , COSTS , B OOKS A N D SU P PL I E S Detailed information on student costs at The Ocean Corporation is contained in “Attachment B” to this catalog.

FINANCIAL AID Detailed and current information on financial aid programs, eligibility, award amounts, and application procedures are available on the financial aid pages of The Ocean Corporation website at oceancorp.com/financial-aid/.

The Ocean Corporation participates in the Federal Student Aid Programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (as amended) and administered by the U.S. Education Department. The school participates in the Federal Pell Grant, Federal SEOG Grant, Federal Direct Stafford Loan, and Federal Direct PLUS Loan programs.

The Ocean Corporation is licensed by the Texas Workforce Commission - Career Schools and Colleges, and participates in grant and employment training programs provided by the State of Texas.

The Ocean Corporation is approved for the training of veterans and other persons by the Texas Veterans Commission, and will certify eligible students for VA Educational Benefits.

Students/applicants are encouraged to submit their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa as soon as possible to expedite the financial aid process. Of course, our dedicated, professional Financial Aid Office staff is available by telephone or in-person if you have any questions during the application process, and detailed instructions for the process are available on our website at: oceancorp.com/financial-aid/how-to-apply-for-financial-aid/ oceancorp.com/financial-aid/financial-aid-faq/

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The Ocean Corporation website contains consumer information mandated by numerous governmental agencies.

The consumer information webpage can be accessed at oceancorp.com/consumer-info/.

The information includes:

The Ocean Corporation website contains consumer information mandated by numerous governmental agencies.

Jeanne Clery Campus Security Report and Policy: at This Report contains an itemized listing of crimes and certain oceancorp.com/consumer-info/.

The consumer information webpage can be accessed other offenses committed on the campus and the adjacent public areas in the past three years. The Policy The information includes:

highlights The Ocean Corporation’s methods for protecting student security, and for informing the students and the campus community of any crimesReport that may pose a threat toReport safety. contains an itemized listing of crimes and certain Jeanne Clery Campus Security and Policy: This The Report and Policy can be found at: other offenses committed on the campus and public areas in the past three years. The Policy oceancorp.com/consumer-info/ and click onthe theadjacent Annual Security Report.

highlights The Ocean Corporation’s methods for protecting student security, and for informing the students and the Drug Awareness and Drug Abuse Prevention Policy: The Ocean Corporation maintains a drug abuse prevention campus community of any crimes that may pose a threat to safety. policy which prohibits the illegal possession, sale, or distribution of controlled substances on the premises or at The Report andThe Policy canand be significant found at: information about the hazards of drug abuse, the effects of specific school events.

Policy substances, and links to local rehabilitation organizations can be found at oceancorp.com/consumer-info/ and click service on the Annual Security Report. oceancorp.com/consumer-info and click on the Drug and Alcohol Policies.

Other Consumer Information Available on our Website Drug Awareness and Drug Abuse and Prevention Ocean Corporation maintains a drug abuse prevention (oceancorp.com/consumer-info click onPolicy: the tabThe with the information you are seeking):

policy which prohibits the illegal possession, sale, or distribution of controlled substances on the premises or at • Detailed Information on Financial Aid Programs (including current school events. The Policy and significant information about the hazards of drug abuse, the effects of specific government maximum awards) substances, to local rehabilitation service organizations can be found at • Student and Loanlinks Requirements • Rights and Responsibilities ofand Students Receiving Financial Aid Policies. oceancorp.com/consumer-info click on the Drug and Alcohol • Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid Other Consumer Information Available on our Website • Cost of Attendance and Net-Price Calculator (oceancorp.com/consumer-info and clickIV onPolicies the tab with the information you are seeking): • Withdrawal, Refund and Return to Title •

Privacy Policy and Protecting Students’ Personal Information (FERPA and Privacy Policy) Detailed Information on Financial Aid Programs (including current • Transfer of Credit Policy and Transferability Disclosure government maximum awards) • Copyright Infringement/Internet Use Policy Student and LoanServices Requirements • Facilities Available to Students With Disabilities • Completion, Graduation and Placement Disclosures StudentAid Rights and Responsibilities of Students Receiving(Incl.

Financial Right-to-Know Act) Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid • Voter Registration/Constitution Day Cost of Attendance and Net-Price Calculator Withdrawal, Refund and Return to Title IV Policies Cancellation Policy: A full refund will be made to any student who cancels the enrollment contract within 72 hours Policy and Protecting Students’ Personal Information (FERPA (until Privacy midnight of the third day excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays) after the enrollment contract is signed.

A Privacy full refund will also be made to any student who cancels enrollment within the student’s first three and Policy) scheduled class days, except that the school may retain not more than $100 in any administrative fees charged, as Transfer ofextra Credit Policy and Disclosure well as items of expense that Transferability are necessary for the portion of the program attended and stated separately on Copyrightagreement.

Infringement/Internet Use Policy the enrollment Facilities and Services Available to Students With Disabilities VA EDUCATION BENEFITS PENDING PAYMENT COMPLIANCE: In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679(e), The Disclosures (Incl. Student OceanCompletion, CorporationGraduation has adoptedand thePlacement following additional provisions for any students using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post-9/11Act) G.I. Bill® (Ch. 33) or Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (Ch. 31) benefits, while payment to Right-to-Know the institution is pending from VA. Voter Registration/Constitution Day

The Ocean Corporation will not: ➤ Prevent the student’s enrollment; ➤ Assess a late penalty fee to the student; Cancellation Policy: A full refund will be made to any student who cancels the enrollment contract within 72 hours ➤ Require the student to secure alternative or additional funding; (until midnight of theaccess third day excluding Saturdays, legal or holidays) after the enrollment contract is ➤ Deny the student to any resources (access toSundays classes, and libraries, other institutional facilities) available to other students who have satisfied their tuition fee billsfirst to the institution. signed. A full refund will also be made to any student who cancels enrollment within theand student’s three

scheduled class days, except that the school may retain not more than $100 in any administrative fees charged, as However, to qualify for this provision, eligible students may be required to: well as items extra expense are necessary of the program attended and stated separately on ➤ Produce theofVA Certificate of that Eligibility (COE) by for the the firstportion day of class; ➤ Provide a written request to be certified; the enrollment agreement. ➤ Provide additional information needed to properly certify the enrollment as described in other institutional policies.

Printed copies of any of the consumer information contained on The Ocean Corporation website can be Printed copies of any of the information contained Officer on The at Ocean Corporation website obtained by contacting The consumer Ocean Corporation Compliance 800-321-0298 ext.

115. can be obtained by contacting The Ocean Corporation Compliance Officer at 800-321-0298 ext. 115.

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R EFU N D P OL IC Y 1. Refund computations will be based on scheduled course time of class attendance through the last date of attendance. Leaves of absence, suspensions and school holidays will not be counted as part of the scheduled class attendance.

2. The effective date of termination for refund purposes will be the earliest of the following: (a) The last day of attendance, if the student is terminated by the school; (b) The date of receipt of written notice from the student; or (c) Ten school days following the last date of attendance.

3. If tuition and fees are collected in advance of entrance, and if after expiration of the 72 hour cancellation privilege the student does not enter school, not more than $100 in any administrative fees charged shall be retained by the school for the entire residence program or synchronous distance education course.

4. If a student enters a residence or synchronous distance education program and withdraws or is otherwise terminated after the cancellation period, the school or college may retain not more than $100 in any administrative fees charged for the entire program. The minimum refund of the remaining tuition and fees will be the pro rata portion of tuition, fees, and other charges that the number of hours remaining in the portion of the course or program for which the student has been charged after the effective date of termination bears to the total number of hours in the portion of the course or program for which the student has been charged, except that a student may not collect a refund if the student has completed 75 percent or more of the total number of hours in the portion of the program for which the student has been charged on the effective date of termination . 1* 5. Refunds for items of extra expense to the student, such as books, tools, or other supplies are to be handled separately from refund of tuition and other academic fees. The student will not be required to purchase instructional supplies, books and tools until such time as these materials are required. Once these materialsare purchased, no refund will be made. For full refunds, the school can withhold costs for these types of items from the refund as long as they were necessary for the portion of the program attended and separately stated in the enrollment agreement. Any such items not required for the portion of the program attended must be included in the refund.

6. A student who withdraws for a reason unrelated to the student’s academic status after the 75 percent completion mark and requests a grade at the time of withdrawal shall be given a grade of “incomplete” and permitted to re-enroll in the course or program during the 12-month period following the date the student withdrew without payment of additional tuition for that portion of the course or program.

7. A full refund of all tuition and fees is due and refundable in each of the following cases: (a) An enrollee is not accepted by the school; (b) If the course of instruction is discontinued by the school and this prevents the student from completing the course; or (c) If the student's enrollment was procured as a result of any misrepresentation in advertising, promotional materials of the school, or representations by the owner or representatives of the school.

A full or partial refund may also be due in other circumstances of program deficiencies or violations of requirements for career schools and colleges.

8. REFUND POLICY FOR STUDENTS CALLED TO ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE. A student of the school or college who withdraws from the school or college as a result of the student being called to active duty in a military service of the United States or the Texas National Guard may elect one of the following options for each program in which the student is enrolled: (a) If tuition and fees are collected in advance of the withdrawal, a pro rata refund of any tuition, fees, or other charges paid by the student for the program and a cancellation of any unpaid tuition, fees, or other charges owed by the student for the portion of the program the student does not complete following withdrawal; (b) A grade of incomplete with the designation "withdrawn-military" for the courses in the program, other than courses for which the student has previously received a grade on the student's transcript, and the right to re-enroll in the program, or a substantially equivalent program if that program is no longer available, not later than the first anniversary of the date the student is discharged from active military duty without payment of additional tuition, fees, or other charges for the program other than any previously unpaid balance of the original tuition, fees, and charges for books for the program; or (c) The assignment of an appropriate final grade or credit for the courses in the program, but only if the instructor or instructors of the program determine that the student has: (1) satisfactorily completed at least 90 percent of the required coursework for the program; and (2) demonstrated sufficient mastery of the program material to receive credit for completing the program.

9. The payment of refunds will be totally completed such that the refund instrument has been negotiated or credited into the proper account(s), within 60 days after the effective date of termination. __________________ 1

More simply, the refund is based on the precise number of course time hours the student has paid for, but not yet used, at the point of termination, up to the 75% completion mark, after which no refund is due. Form PS-1040R provides the precise calculation.

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R E TU RN O F TIT LE I V F UND S

Recipients of Federal student financial aid who withdraw from enrollment at The Ocean Corporation, or have their enrollment terminated for administrative, disciplinary, attendance, or other reasons will have their financial aid eligibility re-calculated under a formula prescribed by the U.S. Department of Education. In general, a student will keep only the pro-rated portion of student aid “earned” through attendance in the first sixty percent of the enrollment period. Upon completion of the first sixty percent of the enrollment period, all of a student’s financial aid is considered “earned” and no return of funds is necessary. The school will calculate the amount of aid earned/retained using the following method: Step One:

Determine the percentage of the payment period (or period of enrollment) the student attended before withdrawing.

Step Two:

Determine the amount of Title IV aid earned by multiplying the total Title IV aid for which the student qualified by the percentage of time enrolled.

Step Three: Compare the amount earned to the amount disbursed. If less aid was disbursed than was earned, the student may receive a late disbursement for the difference. If more aid was disbursed than was earned, determine the amount of Title IV aid that must be returned (i.e., that was unearned) by subtracting the earned amount from the amount actually disbursed.

Step Four:

Allocate the responsibility for returning unearned aid between the school and the student according to the portion of disbursed aid that could have been used to cover institutional charges and the portion that could have been disbursed directly to the student once institutional charges were covered (as defined by federal regulation).

Step Five:

Distribute the unearned aid back to the Title IV programs.

More detailed information on the Return of Title IV Funds may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office.

P O L I C Y R E G AR D ING B O O K S & S UP PLIES The Ocean Corporation makes available at a low cost to students all necessary books, tools and supplies for purchase as needed throughout their educational program; and provides students the opportunity to charge those books, tools and supplies against their account at the school. Students always have the option to purchase required items elsewhere if they choose. Students wishing to purchase required items from outside vendors should notify the Business Office to prevent charging of their student account. Any tools or equipment purchased from outside vendors is subject to the approval of the instructor for purposes of safety and fitness for the intended purpose.

Students who will have a credit balance from Title IV funds, and have completed the entire financial aid process more than ten days prior to the beginning of the payment period may request a partial advance of Title IV funds (up to the value of the anticipated credit balance or the anticipated charges for books, tools and supplies for the payment period, whichever is less) to be used for the purchase of books, tools and supplies from outside vendors.”

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A C AD EM IC P R O G R E S S FO R FI N ANC IA L A ID E LI G I B I LI T Y This Academic Progress for Financial Aid Eligibility policy applies only to applicants/recipients of federal student aid, and sets academic standards which a student must achieve to remain eligible for federal student aid. A student’s status for financial aid eligibility under this policy has no impact on the student’s status under the general Academic Policies and Standards of The Ocean Corporation, or vice versa.

Additional “Maximum Timeframe” Standard: Eligibility is also limited to students completing their programs within one and one-half times the normal program length. The maximum timeframe is reached when the student has attempted more than one and one-half times the number of hours required to graduate from his/her program. The maximum timeframe standard evaluation for transfer students will consider all “attempted credit hours” (see definition below). Students who change programs may request that their maximum timeframe be re-calculated based solely on those hours that are applicable to the current program of study. A student whose attempted credit hours exceed the maximum timeframe standard will be placed upon Financial Aid Suspension without benefit of a warning payment period. A suspension based upon the maximum timeframe standard cannot be reversed under the “Regaining Eligibility Other Than through Appeal” section (below).

Definitions and Grading Policy: All issues of grading policy, Grade Point Average (GPA) calculation, attendance, etc. are calculated in accordance with the general academic policies of The Ocean Corporation.

Attempted Credit Hours: All credit hours of instruction contained in any subject shall be considered “attempted”, regardless of grade received.

Additionally, all credits that were accepted for transfer or proficiency credit are considered “attempted’. A student who re-takes a previously failed subject after re-entry shall be deemed to have “attempted” the subject twice. In such circumstance, the student’s GPA will be calculated in accordance with academic policy.

Earned Credit Hours: Upon receipt of a passing grade for a subject, a student shall be deemed to have “earned” all credit hours in that subject. Further, all credits that were accepted for transfer or proficiency credit are also considered “earned”.

Return after an Absence: A student who returns after a withdrawal, dismissal, or other absence of 180 calendar days or less, shall be evaluated in the same manner as if the absence had not occurred, with the exception of any necessary changes to the start and end dates of planned payment periods. A student, who returns after a withdrawal, dismissal, or other absence of more than 180 days, shall be measured in a manner consistent with a transfer student (see below).

Transfer Students: Accepted transfer credit shall be considered as completed coursework for purposes of this policy. However, since no grades are assigned to transfer courses, they will not impact the students GPA. Payment periods for transfer students shall be defined individually based upon the remaining period of instruction.

Timing of Evaluations and Evaluation Process: Academic Progress for Financial Aid Eligibility shall be measured at the end of each payment period.

Hence, students continued eligibility for financial aid in a subsequent payment period shall be dependent upon his/her academic record as of the end of the previous payment period.

Financial Aid Warning Status: Financial aid applicants/recipients who fail to meet the standards defined above will be placed on Financial Aid Warning Status for the following payment period. Students in Financial Aid Warning Status remain eligible for federal student aid.

Financial Aid Suspension: If a student has not returned to “good” academic standing (according to the chart) by the end of the Financial Aid Warning Status payment period, the student will be placed on Financial Aid Suspension and will lose eligibility for federal student aid from that point forward. Financial Aid Suspension and the resulting loss of eligibility may be subject to appeal (see below).

Data Corrections: If a student’s academic record is changed subsequent to the evaluation date, a student may submit a written request to the Financial Aid Office for re-evaluation of the student’s academic status/aid eligibility.

Mitigating Circumstances Appeal: A determination of loss of eligibility for federal financial aid (Financial Aid Suspension) may be appealed based on mitigating circumstance(s). A mitigating circumstance is defined as an exceptional or unusual event(s) beyond the student’s direct control, which contributed to or caused the academic difficulty. Examples include: the death of a relative, an injury or illness of the student, or other special circumstances. Appeal letters should be addressed to the Financial Aid Officer and must include a complete description of the circumstances that led to the academic difficulty, how those circumstances have changed, and a plan for future academic success. Copies of supporting documentation must be included.

All appeals are reviewed by a committee of academic and administrative staff whose determination is final.

A student for whom a mitigating circumstance appeal is approved will be placed in Financial Aid Probation Status for one payment period. If the student has not returned to good academic standing (according to the chart) by the end of a probationary payment period, the student will lose eligibility for future financial aid (Financial Aid Suspension).

Regaining Eligibility Other Than Through Appeal: Students who have lost federal financial aid eligibility may potentially regain academic eligibility by one or more of the following methods: 1) make up the academic deficiencies at The Ocean Corporation without benefit of federal financial aid, and/or 2) be accepted into a different academic program at The Ocean Corporation, if the re-evaluated student’s record (based upon the courses applicable to the new program) will be in compliance with all academic standards.

In each of the circumstances listed above, approval is at the discretion of the Director of Training. Students for whom program completion will not be mathematically possible within the Maximum Timeframe Standard (see above) will not be approved for regained federal financial aid eligibility.

Return to Good Standing: Once a student has returned to good academic standing, any previous academic difficulty, warning, or probation shall have no future bearing on the student’s status. Hence, such students will have benefit of all provisions of this policy, including a warning payment period.

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ACAD E M I C PO LICI ES & STAND A R DS The Ocean Corporation maintains very high standards for academic progress by our students. The school holds its students to these high standards because the employers of our graduates expect them to perform at the highest levels. Our graduates work in fields where mistakes or oversights caused by poor training could be dangerous or even deadly to themselves or their co-workers. The Ocean Corporation is proud of the success of its graduates and we will not compromise on the school’s academic standards, which have contributed to that success for over 40 years.

SEQUENTIAL NATURE OF PROGRAMS/ACADEMIC STANDARDS Both the Ultimate Diver Training Program and the Nondestructive Testing/Inspection Training Program are offered as a series of modules that are sequential in nature. Hence, students must successfully complete each module before progressing to the subsequent module. Student progress is measured both quantitatively (attendance and practical assignments) and qualitatively (grading and examinations) during and at the conclusion of each module. Failure to meet the required academic standards in any module will prevent the student from progressing and result in dismissal from the program.

ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE POLICY Students in the Ultimate Diver Training Program are allowed no more than ten (10) absences over the entire length of the program. Students in the Nondestructive Testing/Inspection Training Program are allowed no more than fifteen (15) absences over the entire length of the program.

Students with absences exceeding ten (10) and fifteen (15) days, respectively, or ten (10) consecutive days of class for either program, whichever is reached first, will be academically dismissed. Furthermore, absences totaling more than 30% of any individual module will constitute an automatic failure of the module, resulting in an academic dismissal for the program. The Director of Training will monitor student attendance and consult with students who are having attendance issues.

The Ocean Corporation does not recognize leaves of absence due to the sequential nature of our program.

GRADING SYSTEM 100 - 90 = 89 - 80 = 79 - 70 = 69 - 60 = 59 & below =

4.0 = 3.0 = 2.0 = 1.0 = 0.0 =

A= B= C= D= F =

Excellent Very Good Satisfactory Failing Failing

The Ocean Corporation uses a percentage scale in grading exams, where 100% is a perfect score and 70% is the minimum passing score (except for certain modules in which a higher minimum passing score is mandated by an outside entity). Practical evaluations are graded in a "pass/fail" format using a scale of 1 to 3 (3= superior, 2= passing, and 1= failing). Practical scores are not factored into the 70% average academic requirement.

NDT EXAM GRADING EXPLANED: All exams must be taken in person, on campus. The instructor will issue exams to each student individually after taking attendance. The minimum passing score on all non-NDT exams is 70% (unless an outside agency requires a higher score). NDT exams are two part tests consisting of a general knowledge, multiple-choice exam, and an open-book specific exam. The minimum passing score for the general exam is 70%. The minimum passing score for the specific exam is also 70%. The minimum passing score for the average of the general and specific exams is 80% (i.e., a student who scores a 70% on the general exam would need to score a 90% on the specific to meet the average 80% passing score for that exam).

A student who fails any examination has an opportunity to re-take the exam once within the following five (5) scheduled class days. Under no circumstance will a student be allowed more than one attempt at a re-take in any module. Any passing score on a re-take exam will be recorded as a final grade of 70% (or the applicable minimum passing score). Failure to achieve a passing score on a re-take examination within the following five (5) scheduled class days will constitute an automatic failure of that module, resulting in an academic dismissal from the program.

Since each module must be completed sequentially, a grade of “incomplete” is not available. In addition, students are not allowed to repeat a completed module and/or course for the purposes of attempting a higher grade, nor is it possible to withdraw from any module without being dismissed from the program. The Ocean Corporation does not offer non-credit remedial training. If a student re-enrolls after a failure/withdrawal in a module and subsequently receives a passing grade in the module, the previous failure will not be included in the student’s GPA calculation.

Coursework outside of classroom or practical instruction time is a critical part of the overall training (i.e., homework, reading assignments, research, etc.). Therefore, non-classroom time needs to be allotted to complete these assignments. All homework will be graded and will affect your GPA. The maximum allowable time for graduation for the Ultimate Diver Training (Program 01) and the Nondestructive Testing/Inspection Training (Program 03) is one and one-half times the scheduled program length. (225 days/1128 hours/ 37.5 SCH) A student for whom completion of the program will be impossible within this time period will be denied re-admission.

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CLOCK HOUR DEFINITION AND SEMESTER CREDIT HOUR CONVERSION The Ocean Corporation uses a conversion ratio of 31.25 clock hours to each semester credit hour for purposes of calculating eligibility for federal student financial aid. There is no distinction made between lecture hours and lab/practical hours for this conversion. The Ocean Corporation defines one (1) clock hour as fifty (50) minutes of instruction with a ten minute break. Any reference to “Hours” and/or “Total Hours” refers to “Clock Hours” as defined above.

APPEALS / RE-ENROLLMENTS / PROBATION A student wishing to re-enroll after a dismissal or withdrawal must contact the Director of Training for re-admission and make satisfactory arrangements with the Business Office to pay any outstanding balance on the student’s account.

Re-enrollment decisions are based on the student’s individual circumstances, academic history, and potential for future academic success. Re-enrolling students will be subject to any change in policy, program requirements, or tuition/fees that are in effect for the class in which they are re-entering. Any dismissal may be appealed in writing to the Director of Training within five (5) school days. Appeals are reviewed by the Training Department and the Director of Training and recommendations are made to the President. Appeal decisions are final.

PROGRESS REPORTS All students have limited access to The Ocean Corporation’s student database through the “Student Portal” where they can review their exam scores at their discretion."

TUTORING Tutoring is available without charge to all students of The Ocean Corporation.

Any student may request tutoring from any instructor or the Director of Training.

CONDUCT AND DISMISSAL POLICY Students must be prepared for each day’s training session. Students are expected to comply with the rules and regulations and conduct themselves in a professional manner while attending The Ocean Corporation. In addition to dismissal for failure to maintain academic progress, the school may dismiss a student (terminate a student's registration and/or enrollment) for violations of school policies, breaches of safety procedures, actions that interfere with the ability of other students to learn, violent/unlawful behavior, and/or failure to fulfill financial obligations to the school.

WITHDRAWAL POLICY A student may withdraw (cancel and/or terminate his registration and/or enrollment) from the school for any reason.

An official withdrawal must be presented in writing to any school official with the following information: student name, class number, date of birth, address to which a refund may be mailed, reason for withdrawal, student signature, and date of request. Verbal or telephone requests for withdrawal, or notifications from next of kin may be accepted in exceptional or unusual circumstances at the discretion of the Director of Training (or other designated official).

ACADEMIC PROGRESS AND FINANCIAL AID The Academic Policies and Standards apply to all students, regardless of whether they are recipients of federal financial aid. Financial aid applicants/recipients are also subject to a separate policy on Academic Progress for Financial Aid Eligibility. A student’s academic status for financial aid eligibility has no impact on the student’s status under the general Academic Progress Policy, or vice versa.

CERTIFICATE POLICY No certificate(s) for any part of a program shall be issued until all the requirements for graduation from the program have been satisfactorily met.

STUDENT RECORDS/TRANSCRIPTS All student records are kept in fireproof file cabinets. Transcripts are kept electronically in The Ocean Corporation’s student database system.

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ADM I S SI ON TO TH E O CEAN CORPO R A T IO N Students wishing to attend a program at The Ocean Corporation must submit an Application for Admission, meet admissions requirements, and provide requested documentation. Space is limited, and accepted students will be allocated to class starts based upon the student’s date of acceptance.

The Ocean Corporation Admissions Office is open five days a week, excluding holidays. Our regular business hours are 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M Monday through Thursday and 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Friday. We offer a toll free number, 1-800-321-0298, for prospective students to call for information.

T OURS - VI S I TS The Admissions Office conducts tours twice daily, Monday through Friday, at 10:30 A.M. and 1:30 P.M. You are welcomed to visit the school any weekday. We would appreciate your arriving about ten or fifteen minutes prior to the time the tours are scheduled. Out-of-town visitors are strongly encouraged to call in advance for an appointment and information on tours, hotels, car rental, and transportation in and out of Houston.

S T U D E NT C O MPLAINT /G R I E VANC E PROCEDURE Students having a complaint or grievance with The Ocean Corporation should address their concerns to the Director of Training. Students who have not gained a satisfactory resolution after discussion with the Director of Training should direct their concerns to the school’s President. If the student’s issue is not resolved after exhausting both of these avenues, the student may pursue further grievance procedures through either the state regulatory agency and/or the national accrediting commission.

Schools accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges must have a procedure and operational plan for handling student complaints. If a student does not feel that the school has adequately addressed a complaint or concern, the student may consider contacting the Accrediting Commission. All complaints considered by the Commission must be in written form, with permission from the complainant(s) for the Commission to forward a copy of the complaint to the school for a response. The complainant(s) will be kept informed as to the status of the complaint as well as the final resolution by the Commission. Please direct all inquiries to: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302 Arlington, VA 22201 (703) 247-4212 www.accsc.org A copy of the Commission's Complaint Form is available at the school and may be obtained by contacting the Compliance Officer.

Any unresolved grievances should be reported to the following agency: Approved and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission, Career Schools and Colleges 101 East 15th Street Austin, Texas 78778-0001 The information contained in this catalog is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

John Wood, President

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