Our Program

The University of Tennessee Center for Professional Education & Lifelong Learning and RELYANT Global have developed the most comprehensive UXO training program available. UT provides instructors in the areas of mathematics, engineering, science, and environmental law. RELYANT Global provides experienced certified UXO instructors for hands-on field and safety training. RELYANT Global actively seeks UXO contracts, employs UXO technicians, and brings the knowledge of what is needed and expected of UXO technicians.

Benefits of Our Program

We accept funding provided by VA education benefits. To verify eligibility and learn more about using your VA education benefits for this program, please call 865-974-1500.
Sallie Mae pre-approved loan program with payments starting as low as $126 per month.
40-hour HAZWOPER, Hazardous Waste Site Worker 29CFR1910.120{(e)(3)} certification is included in our course at no additional cost (required for employment as a UXO Technician). This is not an online section. All training will be done in-person with real hands-on experience.
International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) training included at no additional cost, led by former U.S. Armed Forces EOD Technicians with over 30 years of combined experience.
State-of-the-art facilities and computer labs for student use. Every classroom equipped with AV and wireless Internet.

Certifications Obtained During Program

UT and RELYANT designed the UXO course to provide the most certifications possible to ensure the graduates from the course receive the best possible job offers. Upon completion, our graduates will receive the following certificates:

UXO Technician I Certificate
40-Hour HAZWOPER, Hazardous Waste Site Worker 29CFR1910.120{(e)(3) Certificate
Confined Space Overview Certificate
8-Hour Welding, Burning, Hot-Work Certificate Permit
OSHA’s Permit Required Confined Space Standard Certificate
Backhoe Operator Safety Certificate
Forklift Operator Safety Certificate
First Aid CPR/AED Certificate
National Safety Council First Aid Course Certificate
National Safety Council CPR Course Certificate
International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) Certificate
Minelab F3 Metal Mine Detector Certificate
Wallet placards for the following: HAZWOPER, Confined Space, Backhoe, and Forklift Certificates

Expert Instruction

Our instructors will always maintain a professional attitude toward every aspect of this course. Every instructor is required to have the highest level of certifications required to teach the material, and all instructors will ensure that every student is given the best chance to succeed. The students are the number one priority to us.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

All of our facilities are designed to provide the best possible learning atmosphere. All classrooms provide free wireless Internet, and each classroom is equipped to handle all the necessary audio/visual equipment needed to provide the best possible learning experience.

Our Teaching Method

We believe that the best way to ensure that all students are able to grasp the different concepts taught is through extensive hands-on training. This is the best way for students to retain the lessons taught to them. With this understanding, we have designed our course around that concept. We have made every attempt to incorporate hands-on training throughout this course.