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  "college": "bakersfield-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Industrial Technology and Transportation",
  "id": "process-technology-certificate-of-achievement",
  "name": "Process Technology",
  "award": "Certificate of Achievement",
  "department": "industrial-technology-and-transportation-itt-pathway",
  "sourceUrl": "https://bakersfield.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-2027-Catalog/program/process-technology-certificate-of-achievement-summer-2019",
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      "markdown": "#### Process Technology Certificate of Achievement\n\nThe Process Technology Program is designed to provide students with skills necessary to succeed in the chemical and refining industries. \"Process technicians\" are skilled plant operators who safely run the refineries and chemical plants on a 24 hours per day / 365 days per year basis. The curriculum is a combination of hands-on laboratory experiences and classroom lectures. Requirements: In addition to the required general education pattern, students must complete the core courses listed below for the Process Technology program, students must also obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 with a grade of C or higher in all courses required for the major. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an acceptable grade for courses in this major. To Achieve the Certificate of Achievement: Upon completion of the required courses with at least a ‘C’ or ‘P’ grade in each course, the student will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement.\n\n### Program Learning Outcomes\n\n-   1\\. Be academically and experientially prepared to obtain an entry-level position in the chemical, refining, oil and gas production, water, waste management, food, and related manufacturing industries.\n\n-   2\\. Apply critical thinking to research, evaluate, analyze and synthesize information to solve problems related to process equipment, instruments, systems, and operations within the chemical, refining, oil and gas production, water, waste management, food, and related manufacturing industries.\n\n-   3\\. Demonstrate excellent communications skills (oral and written) to ensure optimal communication with shift co-workers, first line supervisors, maintenance personnel, safety personnel, contractors, and other members of the manufacturing site team.\n\n### Program Requirements"
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