Certificate in Energy Process Operations (Level 3)
Chemical
A course by
WITT
Provides operational skills and knowledge required for entry-level roles in energy and chemical process plants. Suitable for those wishing to enter or upskill in the energy or chemical plant industry.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
New Plymouth campus, New Plymouth
Core skills this course teaches
Apply health and safety knowledge
Apply knowledge of regulatory health and safety requirements to working in energy and chemical plants, including compliance with legislation and use of personnel safety equipment.
Operate plant and equipment
Operate a range of plant and equipment and carry out product sampling in energy or chemical plants under limited supervision.
Monitor process operations
Demonstrate knowledge of drawings, instrumentation, and thermodynamics applied to monitoring energy and chemical plant operations.
What You're Signing Up For
The Certificate in Energy Process Operations (Level 3) is designed to equip learners with the practical and theoretical skills needed for entry-level roles in the energy and chemical plant industries. The programme emphasizes safe plant operations, monitoring, instrumentation, chemical management, and applied work placements in real industry environments. Developed with Energy Skills Aotearoa, this certificate offers both classroom-based and work placement training, building industry-relevant competencies and pathways for further study and employment.
Course Content
- Thermodynamics (energy and heat basics)
- Instrumentation (energy and chemical industry instruments)
- Safety equipment and systems
- Health and Safety at Work Act compliance
- Gas testing and hazard management
- Pipework and drawings (process drawings and fittings)
- Chemical management (pollutant control and Resource Management Act responsibilities)
- Applied Process Operations 1 and 2 (equipment operation, valves, sampling, fire safety, plant monitoring)
- Work placement in energy/chemical plants
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 2 including 12 or more credits from the science domain and NCEA Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy requirements, or equivalent knowledge, skills, work experience or study.
Two written referee reports
Medical conditions disclosure
Criminal check
Industry interview if shortlisted
Drug free test (at the cost of the student)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Energy
Chemical Processing
Manufacturing
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level operator in an energy plant
Entry-level operator in a chemical plant
Machinery operator in broader manufacturing