Petrochemical Plant Process (5351) (6349)

Grade Level I                                Grade Level

11                                                    12

Course Descriptions

This course provides students with job specific training for entry-level employment related to petrochemical refinery careers.  Course content includes fundamentals of plant processing operations;  understanding the operations of separation, conversion, and polymerization units in refinery and chemical plants.

The course is dual credit with Lamar Institute of Technology.  It is recommended for students who are concurrently enrolled in Chemistry I.  Students are encouraged to become members of Skills USA/VICA and participate in leadership and professionals activities.

Student Qualifications

Petrochemical Plant Process I

Enrolled in Chemistry I or passed Chemistry I

Enrolled in Algebra II or passed Algebra II

Student should be dependable, honest, self-motivated                      enthusiastic, and empathetic

Student must be willing to comply with dress code.

Good attendance required.

Must be willing to work with mentor

Must have pass TAAS.

Petrochemical Plant Process II

Student must have successfully completed PPP I

Student must have the recommendation of the teacher

Class Requirements

Petrochemical Plant Process I/II

Must maintain student notebook

Must be willing to be involved in competition

Must be willing to participate in field trips and team meetings

Must be willing to attend job-ready seminars

Must be willing to co-op in the summer

Must take the TASP test

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