MOS 18C Special Forces Engineer Sergeant

Civilian Equivalents There is no civilian occupation that is directly equivalent to MOS 18C. However, the following civilian occupations make use of the skills developed through MOS 18C training and experience. For more information about these occupations from the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, click on the civilian equivalent below. Civil Engineering Technicians Construction Laborers Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters

Credential Summary     Certification   Federal License   State License   Apprenticeship

National Certification

The following sections provide information on national certifications related to MOS 18C.

Common Certifications

There are no certifications directly related to MOS 18C. However, with additional study and experience soldiers in MOS 18C may be able to obtain certification in several occupational areas using their MOS training and experience as a foundation. For more information about the extent to which MOS 18C training and experience qualify you for these certifications, use the links below.

Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM)
	Certified Hazardous Material Manager - Senior and Master Level (CHMM)

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Advanced/Specialized and Other Certifications

Soldiers in MOS 18C may also be interested in the following certifications. These certifications may require additional education, training or experience. For information about the general requirements for these certifications from the certifying boards, use the links below.

American Institute of Constructors (AIC)

• Certified Professional Constructor (CPC)  

Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI)

• Bell/Saturation Diver
• Bell/Saturation Diving Supervisor
• Entry Level Tender/Diver
• Mixed Gas Diver
• Mixed Gas Diving Supervisor
• Non Diving Supervisor
• Surface-supplied Air Diver
• Surface-supplied Air Diving Supervisor

Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)      

Management Science Institute (MSI)

• Certified Construction Industry Professional
• Certified Construction Management Professional
• Certified Construction Professional
• Certified Professional Project Manager
• Certified Project Management Associate

National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)

• Associate Engineering Technologist (AT)  
• Certified Engineering Technologist (CT)  
• Transportation: Bridge Safety Inspection (Levels 1-4)

National Rifle Association

• NRA Certified Instructor

World Safety Organization (WSO)

• Certified Safety Executive (WSO-CSE)
• Certified Safety Manager (WSO-CSM)
• Certified Safety Specialist (WSO-CSS)
• Certified Safety Technician (WSO-CST)

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State Licensure

A number of states require licensure for individuals practicing in this field in the civilian workforce. You can search for state licensure requirements on the
U.S. Department of Labor’s Licensed Occupations web site.

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Apprenticeship

Construction laborers, whose work often requires a high level of training and experience, perform a wide range of physically demanding tasks including building and highway construction, tunnel and shaft excavation, hazardous waste removal, and demolition. Many construction laborers learn their skills informally on the job, through observation, and learning from more experienced workers. However, formal apprenticeship programs usually provide more thorough preparation for jobs as construction laborers.

Local apprenticeship programs operate under guidelines established by the Laborers-Associated General Contractors of America Education and Training Fund web site. These programs typically require at least 4,000 hours of supervised on-the-job training and approximately 400 hours of classroom training. Depending on the availability of work and on local training schedules, it can take from two to four years to complete the apprenticeship.

Experience is helpful but is not usually necessary to obtain a job. Relevant work experience that provides construction-related job skills can often reduce or eliminate many training and apprenticeship requirements. Most apprenticeship programs, local unions, and employers look favorably upon military and Job Corps service, since veterans and Job Corps graduates have already demonstrated a high level of responsibility and reliability and have gained valuable job skills.

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Additional Information

Deminer

Additional information on the demining occupation, including job opportunities, can be found at the James Madison University Mine Action Information Center web site.

Explosive Demolition Workers

Information on the explosive demolition occupation can be found at the National Association of Demolition Contractors and the International Society of Explosives Engineers web sites.

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