The Diploma in Chemical Processing Technology program provides the graduate with the knowledge and skills needed to work safely in plant operations and ability to deal with the increasing complexity of equipment and control systems found in modern processing industries. The program covers safe practices, process operations, process stream analysis, instrumentation and process control, mechanical systems and maintenance, operating engineering training, chemical engineering principles and regulatory processes. Graduates would be employed by oil & gas companies, refineries, petrochemical plants, power plants and manufacturing plants. The program offers an exit point and the student could graduate with a technician diploma. Students continuing in the program will receive the Chemical Processing Technology Diploma.
1. To provide graduates with the technical knowledge and the applied "hands-on" skills needed to assist in the design, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of chemical process equipment.
2. To provide graduates with an appreciation for the team approach in the workplace.
3. To provide graduates with good problem solving skills by giving students the opportunity for application of problem solving methodologies to "real-life" situations in the classroom and lab environments.
4. To provide graduates with the communication and computer skills required for successful correspondence with professional engineers, technologists and other colleagues.
5. To provide graduates with the potential to supervise, train, and advise technicians and trades people.
The Chemical Processing Technologist is involved in the design, operation and troubleshooting of various chemical processing units. Graduates will find employment in various chemical processing industries such as oil and gas production, petrochemicals, fertilizers and other manufacturing operations. The student may exit the program as a graduate of Chemical Processing Technician. This graduate would be involved in the routine operation of chemical processing facilities.
The Chemical Processing Technology program incorporates core courses common to other Engineering Technology programs as well as discipline-specific lab based courses that focus on the "hands-on" operating and troubleshooting skills that graduates must possess. During the first year, students learn the primary theories required to understand the various aspects of the field of engineering technology as well as be introduced to fundamental areas specific to chemical processing. Intermediate and advanced course will expand on this knowledge of chemical processing and continue with the acquisition of the "hands-on" skills that the graduate will need for operating and troubleshooting chemical process units. The curriculum will provide the theory of process unit design and advanced chemical processing systems. An applied research project is required for successful completion.
1. High School completion with an overall 60% average in:
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Applicants 19 years of age or older who do not meet the educational prerequisite for the program may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Clause.
2. Successful completion of the Skills Placement Assessment