Introduction to Production Technology, CTC

Program Description: This program of study provides specialized academic and technical skills to prepare students for a career as a production operator in oil and gas production or related industries.

Program Accreditation: Association of Technology Management and Applied Engineering (ATMAE)

Program Coordinator: Albert Lirette

Program Instructor(s): Albert Lirette

Special Comments: All integrated production technology courses in this program of study must be completed with a grade of C or higher. A grade of D or higher is acceptable in general education courses and electives unless the course will be used for transfer or as a prerequisite to another course. Generally, only courses with a grade of C or higher will be considered when transferring courses to Fletcher. However, if a course appears on the Louisiana Board of Regents’ statewide student transfer matrix, the course will follow the guidelines stated above. Computer application courses have a five-year time limit

Overall Grade Point Average: Program requirements must be completed with an overall grade point average of 2.0 or higher in order to receive a certificate or degree.

Course Grade Requirements:

Student Learning Outcomes: Students who successfully complete an Integrated Production Technologies program of study will be able to:

1. Apply fundamental concepts of DC/AC electricity, electronics, power distribution systems, uninterrupted power supply, and grounding systems.
2. Identify instrument symbols, terminology, controllers, regulators, control loops, and P&ID’s within instrumentation drawings.
3. Demonstrate the ability to function, maintain, and trouble shoot pneumatic, electronic, digital, and mechanical controls and systems.
4. Understand the operation of electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic power and control systems used in production and pipeline operations.
5. Demonstrate understanding of computational methods and software used for vibration analysis, unit alignment, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment and controls used in production and pipeline operations, as well as a foundational knowledge of oil and gas sales related to theories such as shrink, flash temperature, and gravity effects.
6. Demonstrate understanding of offshore safety and compliance standards and regulations applicable to offshore and deep-water production and facilities, as required by the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), Environmental Protection Agency, United States Coast Guard, or other governmental regulatory agency. Standards and Regulations include, but are not limited to, Safety and Environmental Management Systems (SEMS), 30 CFR 250 and API RP 14 C.
7. Demonstrate and apply concepts of deep-water exploration, production, and transportation of oil and gas, such as oil and gas dehydration, walk-down process flow lines, chemical injections, basic marine concepts for Deepwater assets, pigging operations, wellhead inspections and testing, and water cut sampling (shake-out).
8. Demonstrate and apply transferrable skills necessary to gain employment in the oil and gas, petrochemical, or related industry.
9. Enhance soft skills such as communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills necessary to be a successful, effective employee who can perform various tasks safely

CIP Code: 150903