Technician Certificate – Process Operations (T. Cert. Proc.Op)

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Program Description

A process operator technician monitors, adjusts, operates, and maintains processing units and equipment in industrial plants. Working in Qatar’s energy sector, a process operator diagnoses and solves problems related to systems operations in petroleum, natural gas processing, petrochemical, industrial, agricultural, specialty chemical, and pharmaceutical companies. The Technician Certificate - Process Operations (T. Cert. Proc. Op) prepares graduates for entry into a career as technicians in the process operations field within Qatar’s Energy sector. The program is competency-based, with two workplace learning components completed within the trainees’ sponsoring company: a 4-week workplace orientation in the first half of the program, and a 24-week work site practicum at the end of Year 2. While on campus, students train in a simulated work environment in workshops and College of Engineering and Technology pilot plants, using modern industrial class equipment. Trainees receive workplace safety training at the beginning of the program, with safety principles reinforced throughout every course and technical task in the program.

The Process Operations program uses a block-training schedule within three 15-week semesters and one 7-week semester.

Program Duration:

2 years

Admission Requirements:

High school graduation certificate or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a minimum average of 50%.
1. The required score on the University English Placement Test or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Directorate; OR

2. Successful completion of Foundation program requirements.
1. Completion of the University Math Placement Test. (AMP)
1. Industry sponsorship is required for admission to this program.
Admission to this program is reserved for eligible applicants meeting the following additional non-academic requirements:

1. Qatari nationality

2. Males born of Qatari mothers or fathers

3. Under 26 years old

4. Documented medical fitness as determined by QatarEnergy Standard Medical Test

5. Clearances from:
- Ministry of Administrative Development, Labor and Social Affairs (ADLSA)
- Ministry of the Interior (MOI)
- General Headquarters Qatar Air Force (GHQAF)

6. Approval from Director of Administration (DA)

7. Sponsorship from any company within Qatar’s energy sector.

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2025-2026 Study Plan:

COURSE
NUMBER
COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 1
FTEN1100 General English I FTEN1020 & FTEN1021 OR Min Score on AEP - 0 15 0
FTMA1100 Technician Mathematics I FTMA1100 - 0 5 0
TCCO1110 Health, Safety, & Environment - - 2 2 2
TCPO1110 Operator Responsibilities - TCCO1110 0 6 14
TCPO1120 Process Physics - FTMA1100 1 2 4
TCPO1130 Pipework Systems - TCCO1110 & TCPO1110 1 2 4
Semester 1 Total: 4 32 24
SEMESTER 2
FTEN1200 General English II FTEN1100 - 0 10 0
FTMA1200 Technician Mathematics II FTMA1100 - 0 5 0
TCPO2110 Valve Systems TCCO1110 & TCPO1110 - 1 5 10
TCPO2120 Process Water Systems TCCO1110 & TCPO1110 - 1 5 10
TCPO2130 Steam Systems TCCO1110 TCPO2120 0 6 14
TCPO2140 Electricity Supply Systems TCCO1110 & TCPO1110 - 0 6 14
TCPO2150 Heat Exchangers TCCO1110 & TCPO1110 & TCPO1130 TCPO2110 1 5 10
TCPO2160 Pump Operation TCCO1110 & TCPO1110 & TCPO1130 TCPO2110 1 5 10
TCPO2170 Prime Movers TCCO1110 & TCPO1110 - 1 5 10
Semester 2 Total: 5 52 78
SEMESTER 3
TCPO2210 Utility Gasses & Compressors TCCO1110 & TCPO1110 & TCPO1120 & TCPO1130 - 2 5 10
TCPO2220 Storage of Liquids & Gases TCCO1110 & TCPO1120 & TCPO1130 & TCPO2110 - 1 9 21
TCPO2230 Process Diagrams TCCO1110 & TCPO1110 - 1 5 10
TCPO2240 Heating Furnaces TCCO1110 & TCPO1120 & TCPO1130 & TCPO2110 - 1 5 10
TCPO2250 Pollution & Control TCCO1110 - 1 5 10
Semester 3 Total: 6 29 61
Year 1 Total: 15 113 163
COURSE
NUMBER
COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 4
TCPO2310 Process Instrumentation TCCO1110 & TCPO1120 & TCPO1130 & TCPO2110 - 1 4 10
TCPO2320 Process Control Systems TCCO1110 & TCPO1120 & TCPO1130 & TCPO2110 - 1 4 10
TCPO2330 Reactors TCCO1110 & TCPO1120 & TCPO1130 & TCPO2110 TCPO2310 & TCPO2320 2 4 10
TCPO2340 Distillation Systems TCCO1110 & TCPO1120 & TCPO1130 & TCPO2110 & TCPO2160 TCPO2310 & TCPO2320 1 4 10
TCPO2350 Gas Absorption Dehydration TCCO1110 & TCPO1120 & TCPO1130 & TCPO2110 TCPO2310 & TCPO2320 2 3 9
TCPO2360 Refrigeration & Liquefaction TCCO1110 & TCPO1120 & TCPO1130 & TCPO2110 & TCPO2210 TCPO2310 & TCPO2320 2 3 9
TCPO2370 Troubleshooting Techniques TCCO1110 - 2 3 9
Elective 1: select 1 of 10
TCPO2311 Turbo Expanders TCPO1130 & TCPO2110 - 1 2 2
TCPO2321 Condensate & Tail End Gas TCCO1110 & TCPO2220 & TCPO2240 TCPO2310 & TCPO2320 & TCPO2330 1 2 2
TCPO2331 Hydrogen Production TCCO1110 & TCPO2220 & TCPO2240 TCPO2310 & TCPO2320 & TCPO2330 1 2 2
TCPO2341 Steam Turbine Units TCCO1110 & TCPO2220 & TCPO2240 TCPO2310 & TCPO2320 & TCPO2330 1 2 2
TCPO2351 Sulphur Recovery & Tail Gas TCCO1110 & TCPO2220 & TCPO2240 TCPO2310 & TCPO2320 & TCPO2330 1 2 2
TCPO2361 Gas Turbines TCCO1110 & TCPO1120 & TCPO1130 & TCPO2110 TCPO2310 & TCPO2320 1 2 2
TCPO2371 LNG Plant Operations TCCO1110 & TCPO1120 & TCPO1130 & TCPO2110 TCPO2310 & TCPO2320 1 2 2
TCPO2381 Gas to Liquids Operations TCCO1110 & TCPO1120 & TCPO1130 & TCPO2110 TCPO2310 & TCPO2320 1 2 2
TCPO2391 Oil & Gas Separation TCCO1110 & TCPO1120 & TCPO1130 & TCPO2110 TCPO2310 & TCPO2320 1 2 2
TCPO2301 Acid Gas Removal TCCO1110 TCPO2310 & TCPO2320 & TCPO2340 & TCPO2350 & TCPO2360 1 2 2
Elective 2: select 1 of 10
TCPO2311 Turbo Expanders TCPO1130 & TCPO2110 - 1 2 2
TCPO2321 Condensate & Tail End Gas TCCO1110 & TCPO2220 & TCPO2240 TCPO2310 & TCPO2320 & TCPO2330 1 2 2
TCPO2331 Hydrogen Production TCCO1110 & TCPO2220 & TCPO2240 TCPO2310 & TCPO2320 & TCPO2330 1 2 2
TCPO2341 Steam Turbine Units TCCO1110 & TCPO2220 & TCPO2240 TCPO2310 & TCPO2320 & TCPO2330 1 2 2
TCPO2351 Sulphur Recovery & Tail Gas TCCO1110 & TCPO2220 & TCPO2240 TCPO2310 & TCPO2320 & TCPO2330 1 2 2
TCPO2361 Gas Turbines TCCO1110 & TCPO1120 & TCPO1130 & TCPO2110 TCPO2310 & TCPO2320 1 2 2
TCPO2371 LNG Plant Operations TCCO1110 & TCPO1120 & TCPO1130 & TCPO2110 TCPO2310 & TCPO2320 1 2 2
TCPO2381 Gas to Liquids Operations TCCO1110 & TCPO1120 & TCPO1130 & TCPO2110 TCPO2310 & TCPO2320 1 2 2
TCPO2391 Oil & Gas Separation TCCO1110 & TCPO1120 & TCPO1130 & TCPO2110 TCPO2310 & TCPO2320 1 2 2
TCPO2301 Acid Gas Removal TCCO1110 TCPO2310 & TCPO2320 & TCPO2340 & TCPO2350 & TCPO2360 1 2 2
Semester 4 Total: 13 29 71
Year 2 Total: 13 29 71
Program Total 28 142 234

Graduate Future Pathways:


Graduates of the Technician Certificate – Process Operations (T. Cert. Proc.Op) may choose to continue their studies and receive advanced entry into the Diploma in Chemical and Processing Engineering Technology (Dip. CPET) program.

Graduate Career Opportunities:

The two-year Technician Certificate – Process Operations (T. Cert. Proc.Op) is an applied certificate with learning outcomes closely linked to the labor market. A wide range of career opportunities in the field currently exist and they include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Refinery Process Technician
  • Chemical Process Operator
  •  Junior Oil Refinery Process Operator

Program Contact:

Will Skeels
Department Head, Industrial Trades