Process Operations Technology

Jackson County Campus

Earn a Valuable Degree in Process Operations

About the Program

MGCCC’s Process Operations Technology program is designed to prepare technicians for employment in the diverse field of process operations.

Many students are offered internships, and they will have the opportunity to work in a position related to process technology where they will receive work-related application of their classroom training.

Students graduating from the MGCCC Process Technology Programs will help fill the positions being left open due to growth in the industry and attrition. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the entry level salary for an Operator or Maintenance position is $50,000-$70,000/year.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the is program are prepared for entry-level employment as technicians in operations like:

Petroleum Refineries
Power Generation Facilities
Pharmaceutical Plants
Chemical Plants
Water and Waste Water Treatment Plants
Food and Beverage Processing Plants
Offshore Oil Production Facilities
Many More

Also, they will have acquired the basic technical skills in equipment and systems and have a broadened vocabulary to make the job-specific learning less difficult.

What Students Will Learn

In addition to required technical skills, students will learn the following skills vital to performing well in the industry today:

Team-building skills
Safety awareness
Environmental awareness
Communication skills
Computer skills
Working knowledge of state and federal regulations on safety and the environment

Degree Options and Requirements

This program leads to an Associate of Applied Science Degree and is preparatory for employment upon graduation from MGCCC. Where a transfer to four-year college or university is desired, a conference should be scheduled with a MGCCC advisor.

All students completing a career or technical program must complete a MGCCC Board- approved Technical Skills Attainment where applicable. Students should see an advisor for further details.

All completers in Career Technical programs are required to take an Exit Exam prior to graduation to document academic gain. Graduates of Process Operations Technology are required to take the NOCTI National Certification Exam.

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