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| School | Keyano College | | |
| Location | Fort McMurray, AB, Canada | | |
| School Type | College | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 2,888
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| Degree | Certificate | | |
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| Co-op | | | |
| Length | 2 Year(s) | | |
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| Prerequisites | - English
- Mathematics
- Physics or Science
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| Prerequisites Notes | No previous experience is necessary. However, applicants must have a high school diploma or GED with minimum English 20/23 or English 20-1 or 20-2, Math 20/23 or Math 20 Pure/Applied, and Physics 20 or Science 20 or equivalent post-secondary education. | | |
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| Description | The two-year Process Operator Co-op program prepares students for entry-level positions in mineral and hydrocarbon processing primarily focused on the major oilsands companies. The program trains students in Power Engineering and Process Operations and has been offered at Keyano College since 2001. The program was developed as a result of identified needs from industry to have process operators with power engineering certification.
If you are interested in having a direct impact on the day-to-day operations of the local oil sands plants, the Process Operations Co-op program is a great way to develop the skills you need. Designed to meet the oil sands industry's need for process operators with power engineering certification, this two-year program provides you with practical hands-on education. Through a progression of classroom instruction linked directly to the workplace you'll have the opportunity to gain real, paid experience while you learn. Students graduate as fully qualified 4th Class and 3rd Class Part A Power Engineers with a Process Operations Certificate. | | |
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