This program is designed to prepare students for entry into a process operations environment. Further training in the process operations field would qualify the student as a Process Operator in Qatar's oil and gas industry.
Process Operators monitor, adjust, operate and maintain processing units and equipment in a variety of industrial plants. They diagnose and solve problems related to systems operations in petroleum and natural gas processing, pipeline and petrochemical companies, industrial, agricultural and specialty chemical and pharmaceutical companies. This program is designed to cover theory and practical components necessary for a student preparing to become a Process Operator. Emphasis will be on developing the relevant hands-on skills necessary to operate and maintain processing units. The training consists of alternating semesters of in-class and shop training at College and work place learning assignments.
1. To develop skills to operate electronic or computerized control panels, read a variety of instruments to gauge pressure, flow, level, concentration, density, etc., adjust equipment, valves, pumps and controls and troubleshoot process operations.
2. To provide a basic knowledge of chemistry and chemical reactions.
3. To develop operator skills to monitor and troubleshoot process operations.
4. To develop an awareness of, and concern for, good safety practices and procedures in the workplace.
5. To develop skills to work independently or as a member of a team on a variety of different projects and tasks and to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors.
The competencies acquired in this program will prepare the graduate for careers in a wide variety of industries where manufacturing and processing are key elements in their operations. Companies involved with petroleum, petro-chemical, gas producing, industrial and agricultural manufacturing processes have an ever increasing need for skilled process operators.
The curriculum is designed to reflect competencies throughout the program:
Support units will include Communications, Occupational Health and Safety, Mathematics, Science, Computer Applications and Technical Drawing.
Discipline specific courses include Hand Tools, Piping, Pipe Fittings and Valves, Process Static Equipment, Process Rotating Equipment, Electricity, Instrumentation, Oil, Gas, GTL Processes, Utilities and Operator Duties.
Work Place Learning semesters alternate with College shop and classroom semesters as part of the training program. These semesters provide students the opportunity to gain valuable related work experience.