Chemical Operations Technology, Diploma 2008

State Board Approval Date:	NA
Implementation Date:	Fall 2008
Last Updated:	August 28, 2008

Chemical Operations Technology, Diploma 2008

Program Standard and Course Guide

General Program Standards
SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS
Admission Requirements	COA2 -02-01
Provisional Program Admissions	COA2-02-04
Program Numbering	COA2-03-02
Program Course Consistency and Sequence	COA2-03-03
Program Course List
Accreditation (Guide)	Appendix A
Suggested Course Sequence (Guide)	Appendix B
Suggested Equipment List (Guide)	Appendix C

Admissions

Standard Number: COA2-02-01 (Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Chemical Operations Technology program.

Explanatory Comment

Admission refers to regular admission into a diploma program.

Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable. The institution develops and implements clearly stated diploma program admissions policies and procedures.

Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Chemical Operations Technology, Diploma profession.

Evaluative Criteria

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Chemical Operations Technology, Diploma program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.

The requirements for admission to the Chemical Operations Technology, Diploma program are:

a. Attainment of 18 years of age;

b. attainment of high school diploma or GED;

c. achievement of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math; and

d. completion of application and related procedures.

Admission of transfer students to the Chemical Operations Technology program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:

a. Attainment of 18 years of age;

b. achievement of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math; and

c. completion of application and related procedures.

Standard Number: COA2-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Chemical Operations Technology, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.

Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into programs on a provisional basis.

Evaluative Criteria

Provisional admission to the Chemical Operations Technology, Diploma program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.

The requirements for provisional admission to the Chemical Operations Technology, Diploma program are:

a. Attainment of 18 years of age;

b. achievement of minimum provisional admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math; or recommendation by program faculty and designated admissions personnel on the basis of interview and assessment of student potential; and

c. completion of application and related procedures.

All Chemical Operations Technology, Diploma program students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.

Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

Program Structure

Standard Number: COA2-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

Standard Statement

A Program Major Code of COA2 and a Program CIP Code of 410301 are applied to the Chemical Operations Technology, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Assignment of a statewide Program Major Code COA2 and Program CIP Code 410301 to the Chemical Operations Technology, Diploma program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.

Each degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Program Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

Evaluative Criteria

Each authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Program Major Code and Program CIP Code.

Each degree/diploma/certificate program having a given Program Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same Program Major Code.

Degree/diploma/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a Specialization Major Code and Specialization CIP Code for each option.

Standard Number: COA2-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)

Standard Statement

The Chemical Operations Technology, Diploma program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements. Specific course alphanumeric identification Codes are assigned to each course. Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.

Explanatory Comment

Programs are assigned an identical Major Code COA2 and are consistent statewide. Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.

Evaluative Criteria

The Chemical Operations Technology, Diploma program is assigned a Major Code of COA2, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide. Program components include, but are not limited to:

Program Title

Chemical Operations Technology, Diploma

Program Description

The Chemical Operations Technology, Diploma program provides knowledge and skills necessary for an entry level Chemical Operator by providing learning experiences that include developing the ability to work quickly with flexible hours, working well with others in a team environment, accountability for safety in the work environment with regard to chemicals, and exercising good judgment in critical situations.

Course Code	General Core Course Title	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
ENG 1010	Fundamentals of English I [P] Eng 097 or English entrance score in accordance with approved TCSG admission score levels; and RDG 097 or Reading entrance score in accordance with approved TCSG admission score levels.	5	0	0	5	5
ENG 1012	Fundamentals of English II [P] ENG 1010	5	0	0	5	5
MAT 1012	Foundations of Mathematics [P] MAT 097 or Mathematics entrance score in accordance with approved TCSG admission score levels.	5	0	0	5	5
MAT 1013	Algebraic Concepts [P] MAT 098 or Algebra entrance score in accordance with approved TCSG admission score levels.	5	0	0	5	5
EMP 1000	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development [P] Provisional admission	3	0	0	3	3
Minimum Required Hours:		23	0	0	23	23

Course Code	Occupational Course Title	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
CPT 150	Introduction to Chemical Operations [P] Provisional admission	3	0	0	3	3
CPT 151	Introduction to Chemistry [P] Provisional admission	4	3	0	7	5
CPT 152	Chemical Plant Safety [P] Provisional admission	5	0	0	5	5
CPT 153	Process Unit Operations [P] MAT 1013 [C] CPT 151	4	3	0	7	5
CPT 155	Chemical Plant Operations [P] Provisional admission	5	0	0	5	5
CPT 156	Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams [P] CPT 151, CPT 153	5	0	0	5	5
CPT 157	Process Instrumentation [P] CPT 151, CPT 152, CPT 153 [C] CPT 156	4	3	0	7	5
CPT 158	Directed Independent Study for Chemical Operators [P] Departmental approval	0	0	6	6	2
CPT 159	Chemical Manufacturing Process [P] CPT 151, CPT 152, CPT 153	4	0	3	7	5
IDS 215	Industrial Mechanics [P] Program admission level math achievement	4	0	6	10	6
IDS 231	Pumps and Piping Systems [P] Program admission level math achievement	1	0	4	5	2
IFC 100	Industrial Safety Procedures [P] Provisional admission	1	2	0	3	2
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers [P] Provisional admission	1	4	0	5	3
Minimum Required Hours:		41	15	19	75	53

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
ENG 1010	Fundamentals of English I	5	0	0	5	5
MAT 1012	Foundations of Mathematics	5	0	0	5	5
CPT 150	Introduction to Chemical Operations	3	0	0	3	3
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	1	4	0	5	3
IFC 100	Industrial Safety Procedures	1	2	0	3	2
	Total	15	6	0	21	18

Second Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
MAT 1013	Algebraic Concepts	5	0	0	5	5
ENG 1012	Fundamentals of English II	5	0	0	5	5
IDS 215	Industrial Mechanics	4	0	6	10	6
	Total	14	0	6	20	16

Third Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
CPT 151	Introduction to Chemistry	4	3	0	7	5
CPT 152	Chemical Plant Safety	5	0	0	5	5
CPT 153	Process Unit Operations	4	3	0	7	5
	Total	13	6	0	19	15

Fourth Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
CPT 155	Chemical Plant Operations	5	0	0	5	5
CPT 156	Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams	5	0	0	5	5
EMP100	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development	3	0	0	3	3
	Total	13	0	0	13	13

Fifth Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
CPT 157	Process Instrumentation	4	3	0	7	5
CPT 158	Directed Independent Study for Chemical Operators	0	0	6	6	2
CPT 159	Chemical Manufacturing Process	4	0	3	7	5
IDS 231	Pumps and Piping Systems	1	0	4	5	2
	Total	9	3	13	25	14

Appendix C

Chemical Operations Technology, Diploma

Suggested Equipment List

Adjustable wrenches

Alignment tool

Allen screwdrives

Ballpeen hammer

Center punch

Channel lock pliers

Combination wrenches

Continuity tester

Diagonal cutting pliers

Feeler gauge set

Flat file

Hex key set

Inspection mirror

Needle nose pliers

Nutdrivers

Offset screwdrivers

Phillips screwdrivers

Pin punch

Reamer

Round file

Scale (6"Eng/Metric)

Screw starter

Side cutters

Socket set

Standard screwdrivers

Taper file

Utility blades

Utility knife

Utility pliers

Laboratory Tools

Air tools

Allen wrench

Ballpeen hammer

Band saw

Bearing pullers

Bearing press

Calipers

Cold chisel

Combination pliers

Contour band saw

Drill bits

Electric drill

Extension cord

File set

First aid kit

Flashlight

Grease gun

Side grinder

Heat gun

Hydraulic test stand

Long nose pliers

Magnifying glass

Micrometer

Mill file

Multimeter

Pressure gauge kit

Punch set (center, pin, prick)

Rivet gun

Safety glasses

Snap ring pliers

Socket wrench

Tachometer

Tap and die set

Terminal crimper

Tin snips

Flow, level, temperature, PH trainer

Posted: 09/30/08