Process Operations - Coop
Program Description
This two year program prepares students for entry-level positions in mineral and hydrocarbon processing primarily focused on the major oil sands companies. The program trains students in Power Engineering and Process Operations and has been offered since 2001.
The program was developed as a result of identified needs from industry to have process operators with power engineering certification.
1st Year
- 4 months - 4th Class Power Engineering Part A and Process Operations Theory
- 6 month paid work placement (upon availability and eligibility)
2nd Year
- 4 months - 4th Class Power Engineering Part B and 3rd Class Power Engineering Part A Theory
- 6 month paid work placement (upon availability and eligibility)
Local and regional industry partners have supported the program since 1996.
Current Industry Partners:
- Shell Albian Sands
- Conoco Phillips
- Japan Canada Oil Sands Ltd.
- Nexen Inc.
- Suncor Energy Inc.
- Syncrude Canada Ltd.
- Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
All efforts will be made to assist students to obtain a cooperative work placement. These placements are based upon students' academic achievement, Alberta Boiler Safety Association industry certification and industry host requirements, policies and regulations. Keyano College cannot guarantee coop placements.
Admission Requirements
Alberta High School Diploma, or equivalent, with a minimum English 20/23 or English 20-1 or 20-2; Math 20/23 or Math 20 Pure/Applied, and Physics 20 or Science 20 or equivalent post-secondary education.
In addition to these requirements applicants will be required to successfully complete a Differential Aptitude Test (DAT) with a minimum score of 4200.
All applicants to Keyano College must demonstrate English Language proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada. For more information please refer to English Language Proficiency.
For upgrading options, please refer to Academic Upgrading program.
Advanced credit may be granted to applicants who have completed equivalent education at a post secondary institution, please refer to the Prior Learning and Assessment section.
Career Opportunities
Process operators may be employed in;
• Pulp mills
• Water treatment plants
• Petrochemical plants
• Food and beverage plants
• Hospitals
• Fertilizer plants
• Power generation facilities
Program Outcomes
Graduates from the program will be able to:
• Conduct ongoing routine checks and tasks
• Prepare equipment for maintenance work
• Respond to problems and emergency situations as they arise
• Record readings (manually or on computer)
• Make adjustments on equipment and note possible problems
• Take samples of oil, gas or water
• Conduct chemical tests
• Ensure safety and environmental regulations are being followed
• Perform general housekeeping duties
• Monitor alarms which provide information about the operation of each unit in their section
Program Structure
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1: Fourth Class Part A and Process Operations | ||
| Term 1 (16 Weeks) | 16 | |
| PROC 101 | Applied Science | 4 |
| PROC 102 | Plant Services | 4 |
| PROC 210 | Chemistry | 1 |
| PROC 230 | Introductory Process Instrumentation | 1.5 |
| PROC 232 | Advanced Process Instrumentation | 2 |
| PROC 235 | Upgrading Processes | 2 |
| PROC 250 | Environmental Management and Processes | 1.5 |
| Work Term | ||
| PROC 105 | Work Experience | 12 |
Year 2: Fourth Class Part B and 3rd Class Part A | ||
| Term 1 (16 Weeks) | 16 | |
| PROC 103 | Steam Generation | |
| PROC 104 | Prime Movers & Auxiliaries | 4 |
| PROC 3100 | Applied Science | 4 |
| PROC 3200 | Plant Services | 4 |
| 4 | ||
| Work Term | ||
| PROC 260 | Work Experience | 12 |