Plant Operator
24-weeks Certificate at Silver King, Nelson
Delivered with the following methods: On Campus
Program Calendar
2012
- January 3 - Fall Program continues.
- March 12 - Practicum begins.
- April 20 - Fall Program ends.
- March 27 - Spring Program begins.
- July 31 - Practicum begins.
- September 7 - Spring Program ends.
- October 30 - Fall Program begins. (Projected date)
2013
- January - 2 - Fall Program continues.
- March 18 - Practicum begins.
- April 26 - Fall Program ends.
- March 25 - Spring Program begins. (Projected date)
- July 29 - Practicum begins.
- September 6 - Spring Program ends.
Note: Projected dates are subject to change.
Program Objectives
The program is intended to prepare students for a job as an entry-level plant operator. Upon graduation from the program, learners will be eligible to apply for entry-level plant operator positions.
This program provides students with entry level skills required to operate, monitor and control equipment and processes in large and small industrial plants. Students gain a solid knowledge of industrial plant functionality and become proficient in understanding plant systems, process fundamentals and operations. There are excellent local employment opportunities and salary potential for students who graduate from this program.
Prerequisites
Required:
- High School Graduation
- Principles of Math 10 or
- Applications of Math 11 with "C" or better
Recommended:
- Chemistry 11 and/or
- Physics 11
- Principles of Math 11 & 12
- English 12
Math Requirements
Important Math Requirements for students graduating from High School in 2013.
Program Courses
Course of Studies
Translation key:
- Crd = Credits
- Ttl = Total course hours
Courses marked as (D) are available via Distance Education.
| Course | Name | Cred | Ttl |
|---|---|---|---|
Term 1 |
|||
| Introduction to Process Plant Systems | 0 | 0 | |
| Process Fundamentals | 0 | 0 | |
| Introduction to Process Plant Operations | 0 | 0 | |
| Plant Tours | 0 | 0 | |
| Work Experience | 0 | 0 | |
| Total: | 0 | 0 | |
PO 101 Introduction to Process Plant Systems
Systems and components common to process plants; Sand Plant provides a model to demonstrate the key concepts and components.
- Safety, Health & Environment
- PPE – Personal Protective Equipment
- Locks, Isolation Devices & Equipment
- Emergency Shutdown & Evacuation
- Reading Flowcharts, P&Cs, P&IDs
- Valves
- Pumps
- Piping and Storage Tanks
- Human Rights
- Compressors
- Turbines
- Bearings, Seals, Steam Traps
- Heat Exchangers
- Cooling Towers
- Boilers & Furnaces
- Switches & Controls
PO 102 Process Fundamentals
Includes Math, Basic Physics, Technical Writing, Basic Hand Tools, Computer Skills, and Drafting.
- Basic Math
- Computer Skills – MS Office
- Technical Writing
- Basic Physics – Pressure
- Basic Physics – Fluid Flow
- Basic Physics – Heat, heat transfer, temperature
- Basic Hand Tools
- Drafting
PO 103 Introduction to Process Plant Operations
Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Sand Plant to conduct basic operating procedures.
- SOPs include:
- Pre-start-up checklist
- Start up
- Normal Operation
- Abnormal Operation
- Shut Down
- Troubleshooting
- Create Sand Plant Log Book and other Operating Reports
- Operate Sand Plant (including troubleshooting)
PO 104 Plant Tours
Ten Structured Plant Tours are planned over the course of the program. These will take place once a week at different locations each week. Students will work individually and in teams to gather specific pre-determined data on each plant. The goal is by the end of the tours, students will have a detailed record of the plants they have visited and a broad awareness of the operator duties and tasks at the various plants in our area.
PO 105 Work Practicum
The expectation is that this part of the program will run six weeks, and that students will actively explore possible placements into an unpaid practicum at a local plant. Class time will be devoted to resume and cover letter writing to assist the student in this process.
- On-site structured work experience
Staff
The following staff are associated with this program:
Bruce McMaster
Instructor
Direct: 250.354.3235
Tel: 250.352.6601 Ext. 3235
Room SK 117
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