State Board Approval Date:

10/14/04

Implementation Date:

Spring 2005

Last Updated:

10/20/05

Chemical Operations Technology, Diploma

Program Standard and Course Guide

Table of Contents

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, Diploma 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, 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, Diploma 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.

 

The Chemical Operations Technology Program Specializations and the assigned specialization major code and CIP codes are as follows:

 

 

 

Specialization Title

Specialization Major Code

Specialization CIP Code

NA

     

     

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 101

English

5

     

     

5

5

ENG 102

Technical Writing

5

     

     

5

5

MAT 101

General Mathematics

5

     

     

5

5

MAT 103

Algebraic Concepts

5

     

     

5

5

PSY 101

Basic Psychology

5

     

     

5

5

Minimum Required Hours:

     

     

     

     

25

 

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D.
Lab
Hours

P.
Lab/OBI
Hours

Weekly
Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

1

4

     

5

3

AMF 154

Manufacturing Workplace Skills

3

     

     

3

3

AMF 156

Manufacturing Production Requirements

1

     

     

1

1

CPT 150

Introduction to Chemical Operations

2

     

     

2

2

CPT 151

Introduction to Chemistry

4

3

     

7

5

CPT 152

Chemical Plant Safety

5

     

     

5

5

CPT 153

Process Unit Operations

4

3

     

7

5

CPT 155

Chemical Plant Operations

5

     

     

5

5

CPT 156

Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams

5

     

     

5

5

CPT 157

Process Instrumentation

4

3

     

7

5

IDS 215

Industrial Mechanics

4

6

     

10

6

IDS 231

Pumps and Piping Systems

1

4

     

5

2

CPT 158

Directed Independent Study for Chemical Operators

 

6

     

6

2

Minimum Required Hours:

     

     

     

     

49

 

Program Final Exit Point

Chemical Operations Technology, Diploma

 

74 minimum quarter hours credit required for graduation

Appendix A

Accreditation and Certification

The Chemical Operations Technology, Diploma program must conform to the institutional accreditation requirements of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (COC).

 

Prior to the laboratory rotation in DIS 150, all students must submit an application for a criminal background records check.  They must present a satisfactory records check along with a negative drug test to the instructor for the student file.  Chemical plants do not allow students in to the plants without this information on file.  These will also be requirements to obtain possible employment.

Appendix B

General Information

Chemical Operations Technology, Diploma Program Curriculum Model

Suggested Course Sequence

The standard curriculum for Chemical Operations Technology, Diploma program is set up on the quarter system. A suggested sequence for the program is given below with area of specialization. Technical institutes may implement the Chemical Operations Technology, Diploma program by using the sequences listed below or by using a locally developed sequence designed to reflect course prerequisites and/or corequisites.

Suggested Sequence I

First Quarter


Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

ENG 101

English

5

 

 

5

5

MAT 101

General Mathematics

5

 

 

5

5

CPT 150

Introduction to Chemical Operations

2

 

 

2

2

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

1

 

4

5

3

 

Total

13

 

4

17

15

Second Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

MAT 103

Algebraic Concepts

5

 

 

5

5

ENG 102

Technical Writing

5

 

 

5

5

IDS 215

Industrial Mechanics

4

 

6

10

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

14

 

4

 

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

7

5

CPT 152

Chemical Plant Safety

5

 

 

5

5

CPT 153

Process Unit Operations

4

 

3

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

13

 

6

12

15

Fourth Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

PSY 101

Basic Psychology

5

 

 

5

5

CPT 155

Chemical Plant Operations

5

 

 

5

5

CPT 156

Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams

5

 

 

5

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

15

 

 

15

15

Fifth Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

AMF 154

Manufacturing Workplace Skills

2

 

 

 

2

AMF 156

Manufacturing Production Requirements

2

 

 

 

2

CPT 157

Process Instrumentation

4

 

3

 

5

CPT 158

Directed Independent Study for Chemical Operators

 

 

6

 

2

IDS 231

Pumps and Piping Systems

1

 

4

 

2

 

                                                                                      Total

9

 

13

 

13

 

Appendix C

Chemical Operations Technology, Diploma

Suggested Equipment List

Adjustable wrenches

Alignment tool

Allen screwdrivers

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

Diagonal pliers

Drill bits

Electric drill

Extension cord

Feeler gauge

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

Strap wrench

Tachometer

Tap and die set

Terminal crimper

Tin snips

        Flow, level, temperature, PH Trainer

 

Posted: 02/09/07