Process Technology (CERT2)

• The Process Technology Associate of Applied Science degree program prepares graduates for entry-level careers as Process Technicians/Operators. Courses within the program include Introduction to Process Technology, Process Equipment, Process Instrumentation, Safety, Health & Environment, Process Systems, Quality, Process Operations, and Process Troubleshooting.
• Program Highlights
• Through the use of state-of-the-art simulation equipment, as well as hands-on applied technology training and general academic coursework, the student will develop the skills required to be a successful process technician/operator. All Process Technology courses are taught at the Process Technology Center located at 14001 Lockwood Rd, Houston, TX 77044. Gainful employment can be found at www.PetroChemWorks.com .
• Credentials and Careers
• The Process Technology Level 2 Certificate leads to the Associate of Applied Science degree. The duties of a process technician vary depending upon the industry with the primary responsibility of the process technician being to operate and maintain specialized equipment to ensure the process is running efficiently and safely.
• The Process Technology AAS graduates possess the technical skills and knowledge to perform essential processes in petrochemical plants, refineries, power generation facilities, pharmaceutical plants, cement and mortar manufacturing, and food & beverage industries.
• Transferability
• Program graduates may further their education at Lone Star College by applying to the Bachelor of Applied Science in Energy, Manufacturing, and Trades Management.
• General Education courses (Core) are designated for easy transfer to Texas public institutions and applicable to requirements at private and out-of-state institutions.
• Technical coursework may be transferable to other institutions.
• Please consult with a program advisor for more information about transferability.

• This award requires 48 credit hours in total.
• Lone Star College reports 1344 contact hours for this award.
• Where the course list shows "Choose N credit hours", those courses are the options for one elective slot, not additional requirements.
• Lone Star College's program page states this award is offered at: LSC-Kingwood, LSC-Process Technology Center. LSC-Process Technology Center is a satellite center, not one of the seven colleges; the campuses shown for this award come from the catalog, which names colleges only.

• Apply critical thinking to research, evaluate, analyze, and synthesize information to solve problems related to process equipment, instrumentation, systems, and operations within the petrochemical, refining, power generation, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, and related manufacturing industries.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills (oral and written) to ensure optimal communication with shift co-workers, first line supervisors, maintenance personnel, safety personnel, contractors, and other members of the process site team.
• Demonstrate knowledge of process technology and apply the technical skills necessary to operate complex process equipment and systems such as distillation, boiler, refrigeration, cooling tower, reactor, and similar unit operations.
• Describe the typical hazards found in process plants, basic PPE, and the requirements of regulating bodies regarding safety, health, and environmental issues (OSHA, DOT, EPA, etc.)

• Tuition shown is the in-district rate of $111.00 per credit hour for 48 credit hours.
• Out-of-district Texas residents pay $249.00 per credit hour ($11,952.00); international and out-of-state students pay $313.00 per credit hour ($15,024.00).
• Lab fees vary by course and liability insurance, uniforms and supplies vary by program, so Lone Star College publishes no all-in total for this award. Tuition above excludes them.
• Financial aid and payment plans are available to most students.
• Application fee: none. Lone Star College applications are free.

The criminal background check is not required for admission to the program. Students must complete a background check, at the student's expense, at the end of the second semester of the program and is required for enrollment inn PTAC 2438 - Process Technology III - Operations. Please consult with the program director for more information about the background check requirement.

The Student Success Course Requirement is satisfied through successful completion of PTAC 1302 - Introduction to Process Technology.