New Zealand Certificate in Energy and Chemical Field Operations
Level 4
Overview
Level of study
Level 4
Length
11-16 months to complete, depending on strand
Prerequisites
Learners must be employed in the sector.
Summary
This programme is for experienced operators with strands in Advanced Steam Generation Plant Operation, Chemical Plant Operation, Geothermal Plant Operation, Petrochemical Plant Operation, and Petrochemical Transfer and Storage.
There is also optional strands in Gas Turbine Operation, and Steam Turbine Operation.
This qualification will provide individuals in the energy and chemical plant industry with competent operational skills and knowledge required to work as control room operators and is suitable for those working as process operators in an energy and chemical plant, or those wishing to enter this role.
Strands recognise the specialist knowledge and skills required to operate a range of energy and chemical plant equipment and processes.
Graduates of the optional strands will also be able to operate a gas or steam turbine.
Learning outcomes
Learners will achieve one of the following:
- Petrochemical Transfer and Storage (Road and Rail Loading)
- Petrochemical Transfer and Storage (Liquid or Gas Pipeline)
- Petrochemical Operation
- Advanced Steam Generation Plant Operation
- Chemical Plant Operation
- Petrochemical Plant Operation
- Petrochemical Transfer and Storage
- Geothermal Plant Operation
- Advanced Steam Generation Plant Operation (Gas Turbine Operation)
- Chemical Plant Operation (Gas Turbine Operation)
- Geothermal Plant Operation (Gas Turbine Operation)
- Advanced Steam Generation Plant Operation (Steam Turbine Operation)
- Chemical Plant Operation (Steam Turbine Operation)
- Geothermal Plant Operation (Steam Turbine Operation)
Enrolment Forms
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By Mel Weston, Primary ITO Learning Support Manager