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Process Technology
The Process Technology program at Houston City College provides high-quality education and hands-on training that prepares a diverse student body for career advancement in the process industries. The curriculum equips students with the technical knowledge, safety awareness, and operational skills needed to work effectively in refining, petrochemical, power generation, and manufacturing environments.
- Career Path
- Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Programs
Process Technology, A.A.S.
The Process Technology program educates and trains technicians who control and monitor various industrial and plant processes. Areas of employment include: petrochemicals and refining, food and beverage processing, pharmaceuticals and biomanufacturing, paper and pulp, oil and gas exploration, energy and power generation, water and waste water treatment, chemical and agricultural manufacturing, environmental safety, and brewing and distilling process industries.
The Process Technology program educates and trains technicians who control and monitor various industrial and plant processes. Areas of employment include: petrochemicals and refining, food and beverage processing, pharmaceuticals and biomanufacturing, paper and pulp, oil and gas exploration, energy and power generation, water and waste water treatment, chemical and agricultural manufacturing, environmental safety, and brewing and distilling process industries.
Process technicians ensure safety, health and other environmental practices and standards in all areas of plant activities. They also provide routine and preventive maintenance and service to process equipment, systems and other plant units. They may also monitor and operate manufacturing instrumentation. Process technicians generally interface with other technical personnel such as chemical laboratory technicians in inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing and testing process related equipment.
TSI testing required prior to first enrollment for all AAS degrees and Level II certificates.
Students will be able to:
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Describe operation of process control equipment such as an analyzer, control loop, transducer, transmitter, detector, flow indicator, pressure alarm, Pressure control valve, and recorders. Operate process systems and equipment.
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Describe safety, health, and environmental standards in the plant. Troubleshoot process abnormalities and equipment malfunctions.
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Explain the operation of plant systems and equipment. Analyze plant reaction systems.
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Demonstrate maintenance procedures in process systems and equipment.
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Process Technology
- Duration
- 2 years (full time)
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Hybrid
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits: 60
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View the Process Technology, A.A.S.Program degree plan to see the total credit hours required.
- Cost
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Process Operator, C2
The Process Technology program educates and trains technicians who control and monitor various industrial and plant processes. Areas of employment include: petrochemicals and refining, food and beverage processing, pharmaceuticals and biomanufacturing, paper and pulp, oil and gas exploration, energy and power generation, water and waste water treatment, chemical and agricultural manufacturing, environmental safety, and brewing and distilling process industries.
The Process Technology program educates and trains technicians who control and monitor various industrial and plant processes. Areas of employment include: petrochemicals and refining, food and beverage processing, pharmaceuticals and biomanufacturing, paper and pulp, oil and gas exploration, energy and power generation, water and waste water treatment, chemical and agricultural manufacturing, environmental safety, and brewing and distilling process industries.
Process technicians ensure safety, health and other environmental practices and standards in all areas of plant activities. They also provide routine and preventive maintenance and service to process equipment, systems and other plant units. They may also monitor and operate manufacturing instrumentation. Process technicians generally interface with other technical personnel such as chemical laboratory technicians in inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing and testing process related equipment.
TSI testing required prior to first enrollment for all AAS degrees and Level II certificates.
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Process Technology
- Duration
- 3 semesters (full time)
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Hybrid
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits for the Level 2 Certificate: 40
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- Cost
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Health, Safety and Environment I, I.C.
Safety assurance is key in the process industries such as oil & gas, power generation, water & wastewater, food &beverage, pharmaceutical, and pulp and paper. This course identifies and explains the regulations enforced by government agencies used to protect workers from equipment and substances that can be dangerous if not handled or used properly to ensure and minimize risk of exposure to the public from safety, health, and environmental hazards. This course qualifies for 3 transferable SCH credits.
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Industrial Technology & Energy
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Campus Location
- Total minimum contact hours for this certificate: 48
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View the Health, Safety and Environment I, I.C. catalog listing to see the total courses required.
- Cost
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Total Program Tuition: $395
Tuition does include books and course materials.
Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG) for Continuing Education Students