Technician Certificate – Process Operations (T. Cert. Proc.Op)

Program Description:

A process operator technician monitors, adjusts, operates, and maintains processing units and equipment in industrial plants. Working in Qatar’s energy sector, a process operator diagnoses and solves problems related to systems operations in petroleum, natural gas processing, petrochemical, industrial, agricultural, specialty chemical, and pharmaceutical companies. The Technician Certificate - Process Operations (T. Cert. Proc.Op) prepares graduates for entry into a career as technicians in the process operations field within Qatar’s Energy sector. The program is competency-based, with two workplace-learning components completed within the trainees’ sponsoring company: a 4-week workplace orientation in the first half of the program, and a 24-week work site practicum at the end of Year 2. While on campus, students train in a simulated work environment in workshops and College of Engineering and Technology pilot plants, using modern industrial class equipment. Trainees receive workplace safety training at the beginning of the program, with safety principles reinforced throughout every course and technical task in the program.

The Process Operations program uses a block-training schedule within three 15-week semesters and one 7-week semester.

Program Duration:

Two years

Admission Requirements:

High School or Academic Requirement:

1. High school graduation certificate or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a minimum average of 50%.

English Language Requirement:

The required score on the University English Placement Test or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Directorate; OR
Successful completion of Foundation program requirements.

Mathematics Requirement:

1. Completion of the University Math Placement Test (GMP).

Additional Admission Criteria:

1. Industry sponsorship is required for admission to this program.

Additional Program Information:

Admission to this program is reserved for eligible applicants meeting the following additional non-academic requirements:

Qatari nationality
Males born of Qatari mothers or fathers
Under 26 years old
Documented medical fitness as determined by QatarEnergy Standard Medical Test
Clearances from:
- Ministry of Administrative Development, Labor and Social Affairs (ADLSA)
- Ministry of the Interior (MOI)
- General Headquarters Qatar Air Force (GHQAF)
Approval from Director of Administration (DA)
Sponsorship from any company within Qatar’s energy sector.

Program Educational Objectives:

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) describe the knowledge, skills, and competencies a graduate can demonstrate within 2-3 years of graduation.

Within a few years of graduation from the Technician Certificate - Process Operations (T.Cert. Proc.Op), graduates will be able to:

PEO01. Contribute to problem-solving within their work area

PEO02. Distinguish themselves as effective communicators and team members in their profession

PEO03. Model ethical and professional attitudes and behavior

PEO04. Pursue credentialing and professional development opportunities to remain current and adapt to changes in the field

Student Learning Outcomes:

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) describe the knowledge, skills, and competencies a graduate can demonstrate immediately upon graduation.

Upon successful completion of the Technician Certificate – Process Operations (T.Cert. Proc.Op), graduates will be able to:

SLO01. Read and interpret process diagrams

SLO02. Read process variables from instruments and gauges showing pressure, flow, level, temperature and other properties

SLO03. Operate and adjust process control systems

SLO04. Monitor and adjust static and rotary equipment, valves, pumps, and controls

SLO05. Work as a member of a team to perform a variety of technical projects and tasks

SLO06. Apply safe work practices and personal protection

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COURSE NUMBER	COURSE TITLE	REQUISITE		HOURS/course
		Pre-Req	Co-Req	CR	LEC	LAB
SEMESTER 1 (15 WEEKS)
FTEN1100	General English I	FTEN1020 & FTEN1021 OR Min Score on AEP	-	0	225	0
FTMA1100	Technician Mathematics I	-	-	0	75	0
TCCO1110	Health, Safety, & Environment	-	-	2	18	42
TCPO1110	Operator Responsibilities	-	TCCO1110	0	6	14
TCPO1120	Process Physics	-	FTMA1100	1	9	21
TCPO1130	Pipework Systems	-	TCCO1110 TCPO1110	1	12	28
WORKPLACE FAMILIARIZATION (3 WEEKS)
TCCO1100	Workplace Orientation	-	-	0	0	0
Semester 1 Total:				4	345	105
SEMESTER 2 (15 WEEKS)
FTEN1200	General English II	FTEN1100	-	0	150	0
FTMA1200	Technician Mathematics II	FTMA1100	-	0	75	0
TCPO2110	Valve Systems	TCCO1110 TCPO1110	-	1	10	25
TCPO2120	Process Water Systems	TCCO1110 TCPO1110	-	1	12	28
TCPO2130	Steam Systems	TCCO1110	TCPO2120	0	6	14
TCPO2140	Electricity Supply Systems	TCCO1110 TCPO1110	-	0	6	14
TCPO2150	Heat Exchangers	TCCO1110 TCPO1110 TCPO1130	TCPO2110	1	9	21
TCPO2160	Pump Operation	TCCO1110 TCPO1110 TCPO1130	TCPO2110	1	12	28
TCPO2170	Prime Movers	TCCO1110 TCPO1110	-	1	12	28
Semester 2 Total:				5	292	158
SEMESTER 3 (7 WEEKS)
TCPO2210	Utility Gasses & Compressors	TCCO1110 TCPO1110 TCPO1120 TCPO1130	-	2	22	53
TCPO2220	Storage of Liquids and Gases	TCCO1110 TCPO1120 TCPO1130 TCPO2110	-	1	9	21
TCPO2230	Process Diagrams	TCCO1110 TCPO1110	-	1	9	21
TCPO2240	Heating Furnaces	TCCO1110 TCPO1120 TCPO1130 TCPO2110	-	1	12	28
TCPO2250	Pollution & Control	TCCO1110	-	1	10	25
Semester 3 Total:				6	62	148
YEAR 1 TOTAL:				15	699	411

COURSE NUMBER	COURSE TITLE	REQUISITE		HOURS/course
		Pre-Req	Co-Req	CR	LEC	LAB
SEMESTER 4 (15 WEEKS)
TCPO2310	Process Instrumentation	TCCO1110 TCPO1120 TCPO1130 TCPO2110	-	1	15	35
TCPO2320	Process Control Systems	TCCO1110 TCPO1120 TCPO1130 TCPO2110	-	1	15	35
TCPO2330	Reactors	TCCO1110 TCPO1120 TCPO1130 TCPO2110	TCPO2310 TCPO2320	2	18	42
TCPO2340	Distillation Systems	TCCO1110 TCPO1120 TCPO1130 TCPO2110 TCPO2160	TCPO2310 TCPO2320	1	15	35
TCPO2350	Gas Absorption Dehydration	TCCO1110 TCPO1120 TCPO1130 TCPO2110	TCPO2310 TCPO2320	2	18	42
TCPO2360	Refrigeration & Liquefaction	TCCO1110 TCPO1120 TCPO1130 TCPO2110 TCPO2210	TCPO2310 TCPO2320	2	18	42
TCPO2370	Troubleshooting Techniques	TCCO1110	-	2	18	42
ELECTIVE I: SELECT 1 OF 10
TCPO2311	Turbo Expanders	TCPO1130 TCPO2110	-	1	9	21
TCPO2321	Condensate & Tail End Gas	TCCO1110 TCPO2220 TCPO2240	TCPO2310 TCPO2320 TCPO2330	1	9	21
TCPO2331	Hydrogen Production	TCCO1110 TCPO2220 TCPO2240	TCPO2310 TCPO2320 TCPO2330	1	9	21
TCPO2341	Steam Turbine Units	TCCO1110 TCPO2220 TCPO2240	TCPO2310 TCPO2320 TCPO2330	1	9	21
TCPO2351	Sulphur Recovery & Tail Gas	TCCO1110 TCPO2220 TCPO2240	TCPO2310 TCPO2320 TCPO2330	1	9	21
TCPO2361	Gas Turbines	TCCO1110 TCPO1120 TCPO1130 TCPO2110	TCPO2310 TCPO2320	1	9	21
TCPO2371	LNG Plant Operations	TCCO1110 TCPO1120 TCPO1130 TCPO2110	TCPO2310 TCPO2320	1	9	21
TCPO2381	Gas to Liquids Operations	TCCO1110 TCPO1120 TCPO1130 TCPO2110	TCPO2310 TCPO2320	1	9	21
TCPO2391	Oil & Gas Separation	TCCO1110 TCPO1120 TCPO1130 TCPO2110	TCPO2310 TCPO2320	1	9	21
TCPO2301	Acid Gas Removal	TCCO1110	TCPO2310 TCPO2320 TCPO2340 TCPO2350 TCPO2360	1	9	21
ELECTIVE II: SELECT 1 OF 10
TCPO2311	Turbo Expanders	TCPO1130 TCPO2110	-	1	9	21
TCPO2321	Condensate & Tail End Gas	TCCO1110 TCPO2220 TCPO2240	TCPO2310 TCPO2320 TCPO2330	1	9	21
TCPO2331	Hydrogen Production	TCCO1110 TCPO2220 TCPO2240	TCPO2310 TCPO2320 TCPO2330	1	9	21
TCPO2341	Steam Turbine Units	TCCO1110 TCPO2220 TCPO2240	TCPO2310 TCPO2320 TCPO2330	1	9	21
TCPO2351	Sulphur Recovery & Tail Gas	TCCO1110 TCPO2220 TCPO2240	TCPO2310 TCPO2320 TCPO2330	1	9	21
TCPO2361	Gas Turbines	TCCO1110 TCPO1120 TCPO1130 TCPO2110	TCPO2310 TCPO2320	1	9	21
TCPO2371	LNG Plant Operations	TCCO1110 TCPO1120 TCPO1130 TCPO2110	TCPO2310 TCPO2320	1	9	21
TCPO2381	Gas to Liquids Operations	TCCO1110 TCPO1120 TCPO1130 TCPO2110	TCPO2310 TCPO2320	1	9	21
TCPO2391	Oil & Gas Separation	TCCO1110 TCPO1120 TCPO1130 TCPO2110	TCPO2310 TCPO2320	1	9	21
TCPO2301	Acid Gas Removal	TCCO1110	TCPO2310 TCPO2320 TCPO2340 TCPO2350 TCPO2360	1	9	21
WORK FAMILIARIZATION (24 WEEKS)
TCPO3100	Worksite Practicum	-	-	24	0	0
Semester 4 Total:				37	135	315
YEAR 2 TOTAL:				37	135	315
T. Cert. Proc.Op Total:				52	834	726

Graduate Future Pathways:

Graduates of the Technician Certificate – Process Operations (T. Cert. Proc.Op) may choose to continue their studies and receive advanced entry into the Diploma in Chemical and Processing Engineering Technology (Dip. CPET) program.

Graduate Career Opportunities:

The two-year Technician Certificate – Process Operations (T. Cert. Proc.Op) is an applied certificate with learning outcomes closely linked to the labor market. A wide range of career opportunities in the field currently exist and they include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Refinery Process Technician

• Chemical Process Operator

• Junior Oil Refinery Process Operator

Program Contact:

Will Skeels

Department Head, Industrial Trades

Email

william.skeels@udst.edu.qa

Phone

+974-4495-2441