New Zealand Apprenticeship in Energy and Chemical Process Operations
Level 4
Overview
Level of study
Level 4
Cost (incl GST)
*
Length
Depends on strand. Contact us for more information.
Prerequisites
Learners must be employed in the sector.
*May be eligible for Government Support including Fees Free. Learn more here
Summary
The programme is suitable for those working as process operators in an energy and chemical plant, or those wishing to enter the role. Strands are available to 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.
Graduates will also be capable of operating an energy and chemical plant in a self-managed capacity with broad guidance.
Depending on the strand and context of the programme, you will achieve one of the following NZ Apprenticeship qualifications:
- Advanced Steam Generation Plant Operation
- Advanced Steam Generation Plant Operation – Steam Turbine Operation
- Advanced Steam Generation Plant Operation – Gas Turbine Operation
- Chemical Plant Operation
- Chemical Plant Operation – Gas Turbine Operation
- Chemical Plant Operation – Steam Turbine Operation.
- Petrochemical Plant Operation
- Petrochemical Transfer and Storage
- Geothermal Plant Operation
- Geothermal Plant Operation – Steam Turbine Operation
- Geothermal Plant Operation – Gas Turbine Operation
Learning outcomes
Graduates of this qualification will be able to
- apply risk assessment and health and safety procedures when working in an energy and chemical plant
- plan, isolate, purge, and recommission a section of an energy and chemical plant
- operate and monitor control systems to identify and respond to process faults in an energy and chemical plant.
Graduates of the Advanced Steam Generation Plant Operation strand will also be able to
- operate and monitor an advanced steam generation equipment and process in an energy and chemical plant.
Graduates of the Chemical Plant Operation strand will also be able to
- operate and monitor chemical equipment and processes in an energy and chemical plant.
Graduates of the Geothermal Plant Operation strand will also be able to
- operate and monitor geothermal equipment and processes in an energy and chemical plant.
Graduates of the Petrochemical Plant Operation strand will also be able to
- process petrochemicals in an energy and chemical plant.
Graduates of the Petrochemical Transfer and Storage strand will also be able to
- transfer and store petrochemical products in an energy and chemical plant.
Graduates of the Gas Turbine Operation strand will also be able to
- operate and monitor a gas turbine in an energy and chemical plant.
Graduates of the Steam Turbine Operation strand will also be able to
- operate and monitor a steam turbine in an energy and chemical plant.
Enrolment Forms
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