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Chemical Process Engineering Technology (Co-op)

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  • School of Engineering Technology
  • Duration: Three Years


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Chemical Process Engineering Technologists play a vital role in the monitoring, operation, control and maintenance of equipment in a variety of industries including oil & gas. The program equips graduates with both the knowledge and practical skills necessary to begin their career as competent process operators and chemical engineering technologists.
 
The program covers safe work practices, process operations, chemical engineering principles and regulatory processes, process stream analysis, instrumentation and process control. Students will also acquire valuable work experience through the completion of a co-op work term.
 
OBJECTIVES
As a chemical process engineering technologist, the graduate will have the knowledge and skills that will allow him/her to:
  1. Assist in safe and efficient design, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of chemical process equipment.
  2. Monitor and optimize petroleum, petrochemical, water and wastewater treatment processes.
  3. Establish and maintain a safe work environment by adhering to and enforcing established safety standards, policies and procedures.
  4. Work with other technologists, engineers and skilled trades persons to develop innovative solutions to problems in chemical process industries.
  5. Work and communicate as members of a team with other professionals, as well as supervise the work of skilled professionals and trades persons in a variety of chemical processes and procedures.
CURRICULUM
General education consisting of Project Management Skills (theoretical and applied), Communication Skills (oral and written), Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical and Magnetic Theory, Engineering Graphics, Engineering Technology Awareness.
 
Specific education in various aspects (theory and principles) of the chemical process control discipline including industrial chemistry, fluid mechanics, and mechanical systems.

Practical education in various aspects of chemical process applications including process controls, chemical reactors, and separation processes.
 
Work exposure consisting of field experience, gained from compensated work terms, in the field of chemical processes.
CERTIFICATIONS
Students in the Chemical Process Engineering Technology (Co-op) program are required to obtain the following external certifications throughout the program:
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
  • Standard First Aid/Heart Start
  • Transportation of Dangerous Goods
  • H2S Awareness

*Students should be aware that additional fees may apply to external certifications. 

Note:
Students will also be required to complete a number of non-credit co-op education seminars throughout the program (resume writing, job search skills and interview preparation).
ACCREDITATION
This program is accredited by Technology Accreditation Canada under the mandate of the Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists.
 
The academic credentials of graduates of accredited technology programs are recognized internationally by the signatories of the Sydney Accord. This provides graduates of the program with both national and international mobility for work and/or study.

Admission Requirements


Eligibility for admission to an Engineering Technology program requires the applicant to meet one of the following four academic criteria:
 
1.  High School
High School Graduation Certificate with a 60% overall average in the following (or equivalent):
i. English (2 credits) (minimum 60%) from: 3201
ii.  Mathematics (4 credits) chosen from:
Advanced:  2200, 3200 (50% minimum in each course)
Academic:  2201 (50% minimum), 3201 (60% minimum)
Note: Students who received a combined average of 70% in high school Academic Mathematics 2201 and 3201, or a pass in both high school
Advanced Mathematics 2200 and 3200 can be exempted from Math 1700. Students must apply for the exemption.
iii. Science (4 credits) two of which must be selected from:
Biology: 3201
Physics: 3204
Chemistry: 3202
Earth Systems: 3209
Note: The remaining two Science credits to be chosen from the highest Science mark in level 1, 2 or 3.
2.  College Transition (prior to 2024, students would have completed Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Transition)
College Transition Certificate with the following courses:
i. English (minimum 60%): CM1060
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, CM1061
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ii. Math (60% MINIMUM) MA1040
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, MA1041
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iIi. Two Science courses chosen from one of the following three combinations:
a. Introductory Biology: BL1025
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, BL1026
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b. Introductory Chemistry: CH1035
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, CH1036
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c. Introductory Physics: PH1055
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, PH1056
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Note: It is strongly recommended that College Transition students who intend to enroll in Engineering Technology programs complete both of the Chemistry courses and both of the Physics courses.
3.  Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with Degree and Technical Profile including the following courses (or equivalent):
i. English (60% minimum) 3101A, 3101B, 3101C 
ii. Mathematics (60% minimum) 1101A, 1101B, 1101C, 2101A, 2101B, 2101C, 3101A, 3101B, 3101C
iii. Science from one of the following sections:
a. Biology 1101, 2101A, 2101B, 2101C, 3101A, 3101B, 3101C
b. Chemistry 1102, 2102A, 2102B, 2102C, 3102A, 3102B, 3102C
c. Physics 1104, 2104A, 2104B, 2104C, 3104A, 3104B, 3104C
Applicants with Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with a different Profile may be eligible for admission to the program provided the appropriate selection of courses including those outlined above have been completed.
4.  Mature Student Requirements
Applicants who do not meet the education prerequisites for this program, are 19 years at the time of application and out of school for at least one year may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Requirements; for more information regarding the Mature Student Requirements please refer to Procedure AC-102-PR Admission.

International Applicants – English Proficiency
All international applicants must meet the College’s English language proficiency requirements for acceptance into our regular programs; for more information regarding the College’s English language proficiency requirements please refer to AC-102-PR, Admission Procedures, Section 5.2 English Proficiency.

Courses


CODE TITLE Hrs/wk
Semester 1 (Fall) Cr Le  La
CM1400
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Technical Report Writing I 3 3 0
ET1100
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Electrotechnology I 4 3 2
MA1700
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Mathematics* 4 3 2
PH1100
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Physics 4 3 2
EG1110
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Engineering Graphics 3 2 2
CH1120
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Chemistry 4 3 2
SD1170
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Technology Awareness I 0 1 0
         
*Admission into the appropriate Mathematics course will be decided by the grade in high school math.
       
Students who received a combined average of 70% in high school Academic Mathematics 2201 and 3201, or a pass in both high school Advanced Mathematics 2200 and 3200 can be exempted from MA1700
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Mathematics. Students must apply for the exemption.
 
Note: Students may apply for an exemption from MA1700
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provided they meet the appropriate high school level in Mathematics as noted above.
         
Semester 2 (Winter) Cr Le La
CH1121
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Chemistry 4 3 2
PH1101
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Physics 4 3 2
MA1101
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Advanced Mathematics* 5 5 0
ET1101
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Electrotechnology 4 3 2
CM1401
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Technical Report Writing II 3 3 0
EG1430
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AutoCAD Essentials 3 2 2
SD1171
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Technology Awareness II 2 1 0
       
Semester 3 (Intersession) Cr Le La
SE2150
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Safety Certifications 0 0 0
SE1530
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Occupational Health and Safety 4 4 0
PO1170
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Industrial Chemical Processes 2 1 2
CF3205
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Materials and Corrosion 3 3 1
MC1850
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Spreadsheet Applications 1 0 2
The Course and Lab hours per week are based on a 15 week semester. In intersession, the Course and Lab hours will be adjusted to reflect the shorter semester length. Refer to course outline.
         
Semester 4 (Fall) Cr Le La
CH2451
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Industrial Chemistry I 4 3 2
CM2800
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Oral/Written Communications 3 3 0
FM2102
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Fluid Mechanics 3 3 1
MA2100
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Mathematics - Calculus 5 5 0
CL1110
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Material Balancing 4 3 2
PE2801
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Industrial Mechanical Systems 4 3 2
         
Semester 5 (Winter) Cr Le La
CH3450
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Industrial Chemistry II 4 3 3
TD2100
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Thermodynamics 3 3 1
PO1180
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Unit Operations and Process Design I 4 3 2
SP1420
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Asset Maint. & Reliability 3 2 2
CI1130
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Process Control I 4 3 2
PO2010
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Operations 4 3 2
       
Semester 6 (Spring) Cr Le La
WC1830
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Work Term 5 0 0
         
Semester 7 (Fall) Cr Le La
TD2120
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Thermodynamics 3 3 1
PR3150
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Project Management and Financial Analysis 4 4 0
CI1150
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Process Control II 4 3 2
PO1190
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Natural Gas Processing 4 3 3
PO1000
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Mineral Processing I 5 4 2
PR2810
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Capstone Project I (Seminar) 0 1 0
         
Semester 8 (Winter) Cr Le La
SE3310
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Process Safety and Risk Management 5 4 2
PO1210
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Oil Refining 4 3 3
PO1220
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Unit Operations and Process Design II 4 3 2
PO2000
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Mineral Processing II 5 4 2
PR2811
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Capstone Project II *4 3 0
*The credit hour from PR2810
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Capstone Project I (Seminar) in Semester 7 is allotted to PR2811
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Capstone Project II in Semester 8.
         
Semester 9 (Spring) Cr Le La
CI3821
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Process Analyzers 4 3 3
EN3400
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Environment Management and Protection 3 3 0
CI3200
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Statistical Process Control 3 3 1
The Course and Lab hours per week are based on a 15 week semester. In intersession, the Course and Lab hours will be adjusted to reflect the shorter semester length. Refer to course outline.
         

 

Careers & Pathways


CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of the Chemical Process Engineering Technology (Co-op) program can expect to find employment as process operators and technologists in areas such as oil & gas extraction and refining, offshore petroleum production installations, petrochemical industries, primary metal manufacturing, thermal power plants and water & waste treatment facilities.
 
Graduates with two years of progressive work experience may be eligible to receive the designation of Professional Technologist (P. Tech) upon completion of a Professional Practice and Ethics Exam.


FURTHER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Upon completion of this program graduates may choose to further their education by completing a bachelor degree in technology or engineering at one of several institutions that have articulation agreements with College of the North Atlantic.
 


Tuition & Fees


Canadian Students

The confirmation fee is due within two weeks of receipt of your Letter of Acceptance. It is required in order to hold your seat in the program.

Base Fees

Mandatory Fees

  • Application Fee - $30.00 per program (non-refundable) | Application Page
    Application fees must be paid for each application to the College.
    Application fees are only refundable if the program does not go ahead, and the applicant does not want to transfer the application to another program.
  • Confirmation Fee - $103.00 per program annually (non-refundable)
    Student must pay a non-refundable fee on confirmation of acceptance to each program at the College. The fee covers registration and student association fees and is paid annually for the duration of the program.
  • Academic Audit Fee (once per program) - $50.00
  • Technology Fee (per semester) - $83.00
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Full-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Regular Term (15-weeks)
Engineering Technology (per semester) - $1,301.00

Intersession (up to 7-weeks)
Engineering Technology (per semester) - $625.00
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Part-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Tuition Fee (per course) - $320.00

Regulations

Regulations Governing Payment of Fees & Charges

  1. All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term.  The dates are listed in the Academic Calendar on page. Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of Student Aid form on the first day of classes. These students are permitted to have fees outstanding until receipt of the Student Aid, at which time these students must pay their accounts in full.
  2. Students who have not paid all fees within the time limits given in these regulations may have their registration cancelled by the College.
  3. Students with outstanding accounts will be ineligible for a subsequent term, will not be awarded a diploma or certificate, access to register, and will not be issued a certificate of standing (transcript), grade report, or access to on-line grades until the outstanding account has been paid in full. It is the student’s responsibility to address outstanding balances and to work with their respective campus student services office on inquiries related to their account balance.
  4. Should the College cancel a program, all tuition and fees paid will be refunded.
  5. Out of sequence students registering or withdrawing within a term will pay a prorated tuition and equipment and materials fee per week.
  6. Students taking courses above their normal term load (requires application to extend normal course load per semester) will pay tuition for each additional course taken.
  7. Senior Citizens, 60 years and older, are required to pay 50% of confirmation fee and tuition.
  8. Students wishing to audit a course will pay 50% of the tuition and 100% of the technology fees (if applicable).

 

International Students

A fee, which is applied toward program tuition and compulsory fees and includes a deposit fee, is due within two weeks of receipt of your Letter of Acceptance.

Base Fees

Mandatory Fees

  • Application Fee - $100.00 per program (non-refundable) | Application Page
    Applicants must pay a non-refundable fee for each application to the College.
  • The following fees are due within two (2) weeks of date of Letter of of acceptance to each program at the college:
    • Confirmation Fee - $103.00 per program annually (non-refundable)
      Student must pay this non-refundable fee on confirmation of acceptance to each program at the College. The fee covers registration and student association fees and is paid annually for the duration of the program.
    • First Semester Tuition- which includes the $1500 Deposit Fee
      Deposit fee - $1500 non-refundable, non-transferable fee.
  • Academic Audit Fee (once per program) - $50.00
  • Technology Fee (per semester) - $83.00
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Full-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Regular Term (15-weeks)
Engineering Technology (per semester) - $4,685.00

Intersession (up to 7-weeks)
Engineering Technology (per semester) - $2,344.00
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Part-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Tuition Fee (per course) - $1,046.00
Exceptions:
  • Heavy Equipment Operator (per week) - $354.00
  • Commercial Driver (per week) - $354.00
  • All other Trade programs (per week) - $313.00

Estimated Program Costs

The document below is meant to highlight estimated program costs for the intake of 2024-2025. The estimates apply only to International Student. All costs shown are subject to change without notice.

Estimated Program Costs for International Students (2024-2025) 


Making Payments

Application fee:
If applying online, the application fee must be paid via credit card when completing and submitting your application to College of the North Atlantic.

For all other tuition payments:
College of the North Atlantic has partnered with PayMyTuition for international tuition payments. All tuition payments, unless otherwise noted, can be paid via PayMyTuition. With PayMyTuition, you can pay your tuition payments from any bank, in any country in any currency at better than bank exchange rates. PayMyTuition is fast, simple, and cost effective.
Please note that you can only use PayMyTuition once you have being assigned a CNA student number.
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Regulations

Regulations Governing Payment of Fees & Charges

  1. All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term.  The dates are listed in the Academic Calendar on page. Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of Student Aid form on the first day of classes. These students are permitted to have fees outstanding until receipt of the Student Aid, at which time these students must pay their accounts in full.
  2. Students who have not paid all fees within the time limits given in these regulations may have their registration cancelled by the College.
  3. Students with outstanding accounts will be ineligible for a subsequent term, will not be awarded a diploma or certificate, access to register, and will not be issued a certificate of standing (transcript), grade report, or access to on-line grades until the outstanding account has been paid in full. It is the student’s responsibility to address outstanding balances and to work with their respective campus student services office on inquiries related to their account balance.
  4. Should the College cancel a program, all tuition and fees paid will be refunded.
  5. Out of sequence students registering or withdrawing within a term will pay a prorated tuition and equipment and materials fee per week.
  6. Students taking courses above their normal term load (requires application to extend normal course load per semester) will pay tuition for each additional course taken.
  7. Senior Citizens, 60 years and older, are required to pay 50% of confirmation fee and tuition.
  8. Students wishing to audit a course will pay 50% of the tuition and 100% of the technology fees (if applicable).



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