Process Technology - PTEC

at Nunez Community College

New Orleans Catalog

About

Nunez Community College is a student-centered institution that delivers relevant and innovative curriculum integrating the arts, sciences, and humanities leading to academic credentials and workforce opportunities. Nunez serves a vital role in the community by engaging with partners to support student success and personal growth. This program prepares you for a variety of careers where you help factories or power plants run efficiently and safely. Our last phone surveys show that 78% of all grads from this program were placed in the industry. Another survey shows that 82% of those in the industry have also advanced in their career! The following programs are available for this program of study: Certificate of Technical Studies, Process Technology Support Technician Associate of Applied Science, PTEC Technical Diploma, Process Technology

Takes

1-2 Years

Costs

$10.5k

Leads to

$23.4k careers

Example Career

Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education

Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics

STEM

Manufacturing

Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher with instructional duties. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics

STEM

Manufacturing

Other Careers

Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

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$18,150

$23,350

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Is this a career path I'll enjoy?

The PTEC program prepares students to become process technicians and operators who control and monitor systems that keep plants running efficiently and safely. New job opportunities for PTEC are very likely in our region in the future.

What skills and credentials will I gain?

Available Programs: Certificate of Technical Studies, Process Technology Support Technician Associate of Applied Science, PTEC Technical Diploma, Process Technology We also have a fast track option for anyone who already has an Associate's degree, where you may earn a PTEC Associates in Applied Science in as little as one semester.

Process Technology - PTEC at Nunez Community College

Admissions

High school diploma or equivalency

High school diploma or equivalency. Nunez Community College is an open-enrollment institution. This means that regardless of your ACT or COMPASS scores, you are eligible to begin enrolling in classes on our campus.

In order to begin the application process, you will need to complete an online application form via Nunez's website. There's more information available here: https://www.nunez.edu/admissions

We accept applications year-round. A new student will need to confirm their classes with the registrar's office before a new semester begins. For more information, contact our Admissions Office. Here are your next steps for connecting with Nunez! Click "Get Started" to go to their admissions page. Apply right away through their portal, if you feel ready. Chat with a counselor to make the process as easy as possible. (We recommend this - community colleges are complicated). If you get stuck, you can always reach out to us at WhereWeGo for help by emailing support@wherewego.org .

Contact

Who do I contact?

Call: 504-278-6467

Website

Nunez Community College

3710 Paris Rd
Chalmette, LA 70043