2012 - 2013 catalog - Delta College

Chemical Process Technology - Advanced Certificate
Program Code: CSA.35835
The Associate Degree Program in Chemical Process Technology prepares the student for employment as a process operator in the chemical/material
processing industry. The operator role includes but is not limited to the following functions: knowledge and upholding of the standards regarding
health, safety and the environment; working with the handling, transporting, storage and disposal of chemicals and other materials in compliance with
all state and federal regulations; the operation, monitoring, and controlling of process both continuous and batch; interfacing with chemical engineers
and technician co-workers involved with these processes; and managing normal maintenance of equipment, calibration of instrumentation, and
troubleshooting as needed.
To earn an advanced certificate, students must meet one of the following criteria: the student has already earned a technical associate, bachelor or
greater degree; military experience; over 8000 hours industrial experience; or a journeyman’s card.
Certificate Requirements
Course Credits Course Title Completed
CPI 115 2 Chemical Plant Science Fundamentals
CPI 120 2 Introduction To Process Operations
CPI 210 4 Basic Chemical and Unit Operations
CPI 220 3 Process Measurement
CPI 230 3 Process Control
CPI 240W 3 Process Troubleshooting
CPI 245 3 Environmental Health, & Safety in Chemical Process Industry
CPI 250W 4 Advanced Chemical Operations
CPI 260W 4 Process Operations Management
CPI 270 2 Advanced Process Operations Lab
30 TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR CERTIFICATE
1. To earn an advanced certificate, you must meet one of the following criteria: have already earned a technical associate, bachelor or greater degree;
military experience; over 8000 hours industrial experience; or a journeyman’s card.
2. CPI 115 and CPI 245 require instructor permission to register.
3. File an application for an associate or dual degree and/or certificate with the Registrar’s Office by at least 3 months prior to expected graduation.
See page GRADUATION_REQUIREMENTS_PAGES for other graduation requirements.
4. Delta College reserves the right to modify graduation requirements.
Gainful Employment Disclosure
Title IV regulations stipulate that eligible academic programs provide information to students regarding program costs, job placement rates, potential
occupations, and median loan debt. Delta College provides this information for all eligible academic programs on the Delta College Gainful Employmet
Disclosure website at www delta.edu/somewhere
The information listed below is specific to the Chem Proc Tech Adv Cert
Chem Proc Tech Adv Cert
Total Program Cost (In District): $5,895.00
On-Time Completion Rate: 80.77%
Program Job Placement Rate: 100.00%
Median Loan Dept: $0.00
Additional information for the Chem Proc Tech Adv Cert may be found at https://public.delta.edu/communications/gainfulemployment/
Delta College 2012-2013
Career Information: www.delta.edu See an advisor for scheduling assistance.
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