Heavy Oil Operations Technician Courses
REQUIRED COURSES
| CO 109 Technical Communications & Computers - 3 credits |
| This course provides the student with the tools to communicate with co-workers, superiors and customers in the oil and gas industry. It includes an introduction to computer technology and Microsoft Office Suite software. Students are introduced to the basic features of Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Writing clear, concise reports and business correspondence with correct grammar, punctuation, spelling and sentence structure are emphasized. Oral presentation skills are also developed with particular attention paid to resume development and successful interview skills. Prerequisite: English Proficiency (ESL I minimum). Co-requisites: None |
| EN 110 4th Class Power Engineering Part A-1 - 5 credits |
| EN 110 follows the current SOPEEC syllabus and curriculum to prepare a student to take the "A" portion of the 4th Class Power engineer's Certificate of Competency examination. This course covers the following subject material: elementary mechanics and dynamics, codes & standards, environment, piping & valves, basic plant instrumentation and boiler operation. Prerequisites: General Sciences (Grade 10 Physics, Chemistry, and Math preferred) Co-requisite: EN 138 |
| EN 114 4th Class Power Engineer Part A-2 - 5 credits |
| This course follows the latest SOPEEC syllabus and curriculum to prepare a student to take the “A” portion of the 4th Class power Engineer’s Certificate of Competency examination. This course covers the following subject material: elementary thermodynamic principles, plant and fire safety, materials and welding, basic electrotechnology, plant communications and high pressure boiler designs. Prerequisites: None. Co-requisite: EN 138 |
| EN 138 Elementary 4th Class Power Engineer Lab - 4 credits |
| This course is about the safe and efficient operation of power boilers and auxiliary equipment. Prerequisites: None. Co-requisites: EN 110 & EN 114 |
| EN 139 Advanced 4th Class Power Engineering Lab - 2 credits |
| This course is about the safe and efficient operation of a power plant with all the associated equipment. Prerequisite: EN 138. Co-requisites: EN 110, EN 114, EN 210 & EN 214 |
| EN 210 4th Class Power Engineering Part B-1 - 5 credits |
| EN 210 follows the SOPEEC syllabus and curriculum required at the 4th Class Power Engineer level. This course covers in-depth: Prime movers, pumps and compressors, lubrication, boiler safety devices, boiler plant operation and management, and building environmental systems. Pre/co-requisites: None |
| EN 214 4th Class Power Engineering Part B-2 - 5 credits |
| EN 214 follows the SOPEEC syllabus and curriculum required at the 4th Class Power Engineer level. The course material covers in-depth: Water treatment, plant auxiliary systems, basic concepts of compression and absorption refrigeration, HVAC fundamentals for facility operators, building environmental systems and control, and typical industrial plant configurations. Pre/co-requisites: None |
| EN 277 4th Class Power Engineering Steam Practicum - 3 credits |
| This course is 240 hours of controlled practicum for Heavy Oil Operations Technician students and 1st year Heavy Oil Power Engineering students. This is an industry placement by the college in a minimum 4th class Power plant. Prerequisites: Must be a HOOT or 1st year HOPE student and have passed EN 110 & EN 114. Co-requisites: None |
| HL 119 Oil & Exploration - 2 credits |
| This course gives an overview of the process of finding and drilling wells as it affects operations once the well is operational. The course also discusses types of wells, components of the well and the various methods of oil recovery. Pre/co-requisites: None |
| HL 129 Drilling & Completions - 2 credits |
| There are many details that go into operating oil wells effectively and efficiently including preventative maintenance and well remediation. This course describes most aspects of operating different types of oil wells and methods used to maximize efficiency. Prerequisites: None. Co-requisites: HL 119 |
| HL 139 Processing Facilities-Upstream - 2 credits |
| This course is an overview of safety principles and environmental responsibility used in the oilfield to minimize hazards to equipment, health and the environment. It introduces students to shiftwork and coping with shiftwork challenges. It also identifies issues that may have adverse effects on normal operations. Prerequisites: HL 129. Co-requisites: None |
| HL 149 Heavy Oil Operations & Environment - 2 credits |
| This course describes different types of upstream oil facilities. It describes oil treatment and the equipment used to treat oil. It introduces the student to the new technologies used for Carbon Capture. The second part of the course follows the production of gas from the well to a marketable product. Prerequisites: HL 119. Co-requisites: HL 129 & HL 139 |