College Diploma - Chemical Process Engineering Technology (Co-op)

Engineering Technology: The college offers a common first year in Engineering Technology. This allows students to complete the first two semesters of the engineering technology program that they have been accepted to. After completing the first two semesters, students must enter the campus which offers the program of their choice to complete the seven week Intersession (May, June), and the subsequent years of their program.

Chemical Process Engineering Technology: Chemical Process Engineering Technologists play a vital role in the monitoring, operation, control and maintenance of equipment in a variety of industries including oil & gas. The program equips graduates with both the knowledge and practical skills necessary to begin their career as competent process operators and chemical engineering technologists. As a chemical process engineering technologist, the graduate will have the knowledge and skills that will allow them to: • Assist in safe and efficient design, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of chemical process equipment. • Monitor and optimize petroleum, petrochemical, water and wastewater treatment processes. • Establish and maintain a safe work environment by adhering to and enforcing established safety standards, policies and procedures. • Work with other technologists, engineers and skilled trades persons to develop innovative solutions to problems in chemical process industries. • Work and communicate as members of a team with other professionals, as well as supervise the work of skilled professionals and trades persons in a variety of chemical processes and procedures.

Note: Students spend the entire program at Ridge Road campus.