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Process Technology

Process Operations Technology

Technical preparation for operating and monitoring industrial processes in refining, power, chemical, water, food, and offshore environments.

2-4 semesters, depending on credential
Process Operations Technology program

Schedule

Program schedules vary by term; confirm current sections with MGCCC

Location

Jackson County Campus · Gautier, Mississippi

Cost

Tuition and fees vary; confirm with MGCCC

Process Technology opportunity

About the program

MGCCC's Process Operations Technology pathway prepares learners for process technician work across refineries, power facilities, chemical and pharmaceutical production, water treatment, food and beverage operations, and offshore industries. The curriculum emphasizes process systems, safety, environmental responsibility, communication, computers, and regulation.

30-credit certificate, 45-credit diploma, or Associate of Applied Science

What participants will learn

  • +Industrial process operations
  • +Plant safety
  • +Environmental procedures
  • +Process technology computing
  • +Team communication and regulation

Who this program is for

  • +Complete the MGCCC admissions process
  • +Confirm the program's campus and term availability with Enrollment Services or an advisor
  • +Complete the MGCCC Technical Skills Attainment requirement where applicable

Program highlights

  • +Relevant to refining, power, chemical, water, food, and offshore industries
  • +Internship opportunities may be available
  • +Graduates complete a NOCTI technical skills assessment
  • +Stackable certificate, diploma, and degree pathways