Process Plant Operator Program
CCC ROP Chevron Training Program
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Course Information and Registration
Course Information and Registration![]()
Course Information and Registration
The Regional Occupational Program (ROP) is a free job readiness course offered through a partnership with Chevron and the Contra Costa County Office of Education that helps prepare students for a job in the petrochemical and related industries. Students will learn the basic processes and equipment common to the industry and have an opportunity to make connections with local employers. The courses also help develop strong communication and teamwork skills, and job safety is emphasized throughout the program.
Process Plant Operator (PPO)
Classes Start: January and July
Classes Start: January and July
Location: Richmond – Chevron Richmond Training Center
Sessions: One class session per day (Monday – Thursday).
Either 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Day) or 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Evening)
Class Length: 80 days (18 weeks)
Cost: None
Sessions: One class session per day (Monday – Thursday).
Either 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Day) or 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Evening)
Class Length: 80 days (18 weeks)
Cost: None
Curriculum and Requirements
Curriculum and Requirements![]()
Curriculum and Requirements
Course: The PPO course will help students prepare for an entry level operator job in the petrochemical and related industries.
Curriculum includes:
- Job Safety
- Plant Processes and Equipment
- Communication and Teamwork
- Piping and Heating Systems
- Instrumentation
- Industry-related Math and Science
Students must meet the following criteria:
- At least 18 years old
- Possess a high school diploma or GED
- Pass a basic math and reading comprehension assessment
- Have a valid CA driver’s license
Spring 2025 Cohort
Registration Open: October 21 thru November 1st
Assessments Dates: November 18th, 19th and 20th
Class Begins on January 21, 2025
Next Cohort starts July 2025
Registration opens a few months before classes start. Canidates will be given an assessment time and date once registration closes.
