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plant operator<br />
24-WeekS Certifi<strong>ca</strong>te at Silver King, nelson<br />
For the latest information about this<br />
program, please visit <strong>selk</strong><strong>irk</strong>.<strong>ca</strong>/programs/<br />
trades/plantoperator/details/<br />
Program Calendar<br />
2012<br />
• October 30 - Fall Program begins. (Projected<br />
date)<br />
2013<br />
• January - 2 - Fall Program continues.<br />
• March 18 - Practicum begins.<br />
• April 26 - Fall Program ends.<br />
• March 25 - Spring Program begins.<br />
(Projected date)<br />
• July 29 - Practicum begins.September 6 -<br />
Spring Program ends.<br />
Note: Projected dates are subject to change.<br />
Program Objectives<br />
The program is intended to prepare students for a<br />
job as an entry-level plant operator.<br />
Upon graduation from the program, learners will<br />
be eligible to apply for entry-level plant operator<br />
positions.<br />
Course of Studies<br />
• Introduction to Process Plant Systems -<br />
Systems and components common to process<br />
plants.<br />
• Process Fundamentals - Includes Math, Basic<br />
Physics, Techni<strong>ca</strong>l writing, Basic Hand tools,<br />
Computer Skills, and Drafting.<br />
• Introduction to Process Plant Operations<br />
- Develop and conduct basic operating<br />
procedures.<br />
• Plant Tours - The opportunity to see the inner<br />
workings of different industry processes.<br />
• Work Experience - Compliment a<strong>ca</strong>demic<br />
studies with related work experience and to<br />
gain industrial experience related to field of<br />
study.<br />
Contacts<br />
Industry and Trades Contact Program Contact<br />
Direct: 250.354.3221<br />
Tel: Ext. 3221<br />
trades@<strong>selk</strong><strong>irk</strong>.<strong>ca</strong><br />
Dan Obradovic School Chair<br />
Direct: 250.352.6601<br />
Tel: Ext.<br />
dobradovic@<strong>selk</strong><strong>irk</strong>.<strong>ca</strong><br />
Prerequisites<br />
Required:<br />
• High School Graduation<br />
• Principles of Math 11 or<br />
• Appli<strong>ca</strong>tions of Math 12 with “C” or better<br />
Recommended:<br />
• Chemistry 11 and/or<br />
• Physics 11<br />
• Principles of Math 12<br />
• English 12<br />
Math Requirements<br />
Important Math Requirements for students<br />
graduating from High School in 2013.<br />
170 Selk<strong>irk</strong> <strong>College</strong> 12/13 School of Industry and Trades Training