Gas Processor Operator

There are four courses in the Gas Process Operator program – QNRG120 Field and Facility Operations, QNRG121 Oil and Gas Process Facilities, QNRG122 Gas Separation, Dehydration and Sweetening, QNRG123 Facility Power, Control & Environment. 

You will have up to 4 months to complete each course; however, you can work as quickly as you wish to complete the required course content. A one-month course extension option is also available.  Please note: A Course Extension Form must be submitted to energyconed@lakelandcollege.ca at least 14 days prior to your course end date. Fees apply. 

Yes, a midterm and final exam is required for each course.  All exams are online. When you are ready to schedule an exam, you will be required to schedule your exam with an approved proctor in your area and submit an exam request.  Detailed information will be available in your online course. Note: Exam fees are the responsibility of the student. Exams must be written in a professional setting. 

1. Schedule an appointment with an approved exam proctor (refer to the proctor requirements). 
2. Submit your Exam request form with your preferred date/time. Note: *A separate form is required for each exam and forms must be submitted with a minimum of 5 business days of notice (excludes weekends and holidays). 
3. A confirmation email with instructions will be sent to you and your exam proctor within 24 hours of your exam date. Note: Exams are flexible and can be scheduled during day, evening or weekend hours.  Midterm and final exams can be written during the same or separate exam sitting.

If you wish to write your exam at Lakeland College, please visit our Exam Centre. Note: Fees apply. 

Once you have successfully completed all courses - QNRG120 Field and Facility Operations, QNRG121 Oil and Gas Process Facilities, QNRG122 Gas Separation, Dehydration and Sweetening, QNRG123 Facility Power, Control & Environment, complete the Application for Certificate Form. Your certificate will be mailed out to you from the Office of the Registrar within 4-6 weeks. To request a transcript, submit an email request to transcripts@lakelandcollege.ca.

Note: All course requirements must be completed within your active course dates for successful completion.  All courses must be completed within 7 years.  

Our team is here to assist you. If you have reviewed your course outline/introduction and still have questions, please contact us. Detailed contact information for our program team members can be found in your online course.

Any questions regarding course content can be directed to the course instructor through email. For information and assistance with registration, contact our registration team by calling 780 871 5712.

There are no course refunds for online courses once the course registration is activated. (ie course registration deadline). 

You can register for Continuing Education courses: 

• using our online registration platform. Search for your course using the search box or choose the Energy Category to see the current course offerings
• by calling 780 871 5712  

Note: The registration deadline is the 15th of the month that you wish to begin.  Courses begin on the 20th of the month.

There are no course pre-requisites for courses in the Gas Process Operator program.  Courses are delivered in English.  Students are encouraged to register for courses in the following order - QNRG120 Field and Facility Operations, QNRG121 Oil and Gas Process Facilities, QNRG122 Gas Separation, Dehydration and Sweetening, QNRG123 Facility Power, Control & Environment.

Yes, please contact our registration team for more information and assistance by calling 780 871 5712.