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Benefits of becoming a chemical plant operator:
- High salary. Depending upon industry and location, generally entry-level chemical plant operators make $13.00 to $20.00 per hour. After a few years of experience generally the pay range is $18.00 to $30.00 per hour.
- Stable employment. Chemical plant operators are rarely laid off.
- Employment portability. Nearly all regions of the United States have some chemical manufacturing facilities.
- Career enhancement potential. Many entry-level chemical workers eventually make their way into supervisory and management positions.
- Better benefits. Generally chemical plants have above-average benefits for workers.
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FEATURES
The nationally-recognized Chemical Plant Operations training course and online program will prepare you for an entry-level career as a chemical plant operator. In the United States, there are thousands of chemical manufacturing facilities. These plants are operated by chemical plant operators. These operators are highly paid and enjoy a stable work environment. There is an ongoing need for entry-level personnel. Generally, chemical plant operators enter the workforce in entry-level positions and work their way up - sometimes to senior management positions. Currently a large portion of the workforce is retiring - creating a critical shortage of technical workers for many years to come. This online certificate program is offered in partnership with Gatlin Education Services.
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TOPIC HIGHLIGHTS
This is a comprehensive course and consists of a number of learning modules. Each of the modules addresses a specific scope and consists of an online test. The pass mark for the tests is 70% - however the students are allowed to take the tests a number of times.
This course consists of the following modules:
- Basic Safety
- Basic Hazard Communication
- Basic Lockout-Tagout
- Math 1000: Basic Math 1
- Math 2000: Basic Math 2
- Math 2500: Basic Math 3
- Applied Physics 1
- Applied Physics 2
- Applied Physics 3
- Heat Exchangers
- Lubrication and Bearings
- Electrical Safety
- Electricity for Operators and Technicians
- Industrial Valves
- Compressed Air
- How to Read Process Drawings
- Basic Process Instrumentation and Control
- Pump Fundamentals
- Centrifugal Pumps - Operation
- Chemistry Fundamentals
- Chemical Reactions
- Chemical Reactors
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CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
A 70% or better must be achieved in order to receive a Certificate of Completion.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Operate a chemical plant with safety as the prime consideration
- Monitor instrumentation and the operation of equipment
- Make adjustments to keep system process variables such as flows, temperatures, and pressures within acceptable ranges
- Detect potential and actual problems and take corrective action to prevent the interruption of system operations
- Analyze operational trends and take corrective actions
- Use standard operating procedures to start/stop production equipment
- Maintain communication with other operators, maintenance, and the management
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Students should have basic keyboarding and computer skills, and be comfortable navigating the internet. They must also have e-mailing capabilities. Students should have a High School diploma or equivalent.
The intended audience for this program is people who seek entry-level employment in chemical plants.
PC REQUIREMENTS
The following components are required for the student to complete the online portion of the course:
- Computer running Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT, or Windows 95/98
- Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
- Access to the Internet - high speed preferred
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Dr. John Galiotos, PhD is the online instructor for this course. He has extensive experience as professor and chair for the process technology department at one of the largest community colleges in the country.
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1. How do I register for a Gatlin online course?
Please contact our office on the Fairfax campus in Northern Virginia (NOVA) or call 703-993-2113. Click here for more information or to download a copy of the registration form.
2. How much do Gatlin online courses cost?
To view the prices for all Gatlin courses that are offered by George Mason
University, please click here.
3. Why do I have to take Gatlin courses through a participating school?
Gatlin does not offer courses directly to the public. They partner with major colleges and universities to offer their programs.
4. Do I have to travel to register for or to attend a Gatlin online course?
All Gatlin courses are delivered entirely online, you do not have to go to a class or travel to a school. If you are unable to visit our office on the Fairfax campus in Northern Virginia (NOVA), please contact us at 703-993-2113 or click here for more information or to register for a course.
5. How long does it take to complete a Gatlin course?
All of our Gatlin courses are asynchronous. You can start and finish the course at
your own pace. Most courses are designed to be completed within 180 days. You may request an extension if you think
you will need more time to complete a course (fees may apply). Please contact us at 703-993-2113 or
click here if you have any
questions or if you would like to register for a course.
6. Do I have to buy additional materials?
Please refer to the green Included Materials box located on the upper right hand side of this page. If materials are included in this course, they will be shipped by Gatlin to you via UPS ground service after you have registered for a course.
7. Can I get financial aid for Gatlin courses?
Gatlin courses are non-credit and therefore are not eligible for Federal Student Aid. However there are a number of loan programs that can be used to fund your course. Click here to view a list of these options or call 703-993-2113 for more information. Gatlin also provides a loan opportunity
for students (www.collegeloanapplication.com).
8. What happens when I complete the course?
If you obtain a final passing grade of 70% or greater in a course, we will award you
a George Mason University certificate of completion.
9. Who will be my instructor?
Each student is paired up with a facilitator for one-on-one interaction. The facilitator will be available (by e-mail) to answer any questions you may have and to provide feedback on your performance. Facilitators are all successful working professionals in the fields in which they teach.
10. What are the system requirements in order to take an online course?
Please see the "PC requirements" section listed for individual courses.
11. When can I start the course?
Registrations are rolling. Please send us your registration form at the time you wish to start your course. Registrations take five to seven business days to process.
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