This program is delivered only through Kenai Peninsula College.
The Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Petroleum Production prepares students for work as an entry-level petroleum production operator.
Admission Requirements
Special Considerations
PETR A155 and PRT A260 courses are presented "on-line" but include four on-site 8-hour hands-on sessions of practical instruction each at the KPC Kenai River Campus in Soldotna, AK.
Graduation Requirements
- Complete the General University Requirements for Occupational Endorsement Certificates.
- Complete the following major requirements:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PETR A155 | Process Industry Basics | 3 |
| PRT A110 | Introduction to Process Safety, Health and Environmental Awareness | 3 |
| PRT A160 | Oil and Gas Exploration and Production I | 3 |
| PRT A260 | Oil and Gas Exploration and Production II | 3 |
| Total | 12 | |
A minimum of 12 credits is required for the degree.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Students graduating with an Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Petroleum Production will be able to:
- Describe the petroleum production operator’s duties.
- Describe the operation of various types of oil & gas well production methods.
- Identify federal agencies, state agencies, and their applicable regulations that impact safety, health, and environment concerns in petroleum production operations.
- Identify various hand tools and their safe use in petroleum production operations.
- Identify various symbols, graphics, and components used in petroleum production, Piping, and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) and Process Flow Diagrams (PFD).