LCCC: Process Operations Technology Certificate and AAS Degrees

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Keywords

process operations, chemical plants & systems, college faculty, industry partners, workforce development instructors

Project

Mississippi River Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Consortium (MRTDL)

Authors

Czerwinski, Sue

Date Submitted

2014

Material Type

Collection

Secondary Material Type

Quality Assurance Report -- Subject Matter Expert Report
Syllabus

Institution

Lewis and Clark Community College

Industry Partner

Many industry partners contributed to the success of this project including Phillips 66 Wood River Refinery, Center for the Advancement of Process Technology in the Gulf Coast Region, and Sigma Aldrich along with several regional employers offering jobs to graduates.

License

CC BY

Funding Source

TAACCCT Round 3

Additional Public Access

Abstract

Process operations technology courses train students to operate, assess and troubleshoot the essential elements of all process industries: furnaces, distillation columns, reboilers, heat exchangers, steam systems, and cooling-water systems. This product includes the courses required to complete the Process Operations Technology - Biochemical (AAS Degree), Process Operations Technology - Petroleum (AAS Degree), and Process Operations Technology (Certificate of Proficiency).

Industry (NAISC)

Manufacturing -- Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing -- Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing (3241)

Occupation (SOC)

Production Occupations -- Chemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Natural Resources and Conservation (03)

Credit Type

Credential Type

Certificate
Associate Degree

Educational Level

1st year Community College or equivalent
2nd Year Community College or equivalent

Skill Level

Quality Assurance Organization