Industrial Process Operator Certificate

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Apply safety, health, and environmental practices in process operations.

2. Operate and maintain process equipment safely and effectively.

3. Perform operator duties to ensure efficient and reliable operations.

4. Communicate effectively in technical and operational contexts.

5. Demonstrate awareness of process industries and career readiness.

The Industrial Process Operator program prepares students for entry-level operator positions in power generation, mining, water treatment, natural gas, refinery, semiconductor, petrochemical and pharmaceutical processes.  Process operators are employed by plants that produce electricity, commodity gases (natural gas, propane, butane, gasoline, and diesel fuel), industrial chemicals, plastics, ultra-pure water, pharmaceuticals and other products.