Techniques de procédés industriels

This new study program replaces three specialized programs: Chemical Engineering Technology, Chemical Process Technology and Technologie de transformation de la cellulose. This versatile study program aims to better fit market and industrial needs.

Industrial processes technicians will learn how to perform tasks linked to process monitoring, quality control, process improvement and production technical support. The program also trains students to carry out troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.

Skills developed in this program will allow technicians to:

Perform chemistry analyses as well as physical and physico-chemical tests
Maintain the correct functioning of various systems and devices (command-control system, heat transfer system, specialized devices and solid, liquid or gas transportation equipment)
Control conditioning, mixing, response, separation and bio-reactive systems
Analyze industrial process functioning, carry out optimization tests, oversee production process, proceed with the launch and stop of a production unit and intervene in industrial process in of the event of an emergency
Prevent health and safety damage
Ensure environmental protection and quality assurance
In carrying out their professional duties, industrial processes technicians are subject to a regulatory framework that take every production step and objective related to health, safety, environmental protection and quality control into consideration.

Industrial processes technicians can work in small, medium or large companies that do business in various industrial sectors: biotechnology, chemical industry, cement plant, electrochemistry, paper industry, petrochemical, polymers and resins, cosmetic products, waste control, surface treatment, etc. They can also work for research centres or in companies that offer technical support to the industrial sectors mentioned above.

Before applying to a program leading to a Diploma of College Studies (DCS), applicants who studied in Québec must meet the following three requirements:

The applicant must have a Secondary School Diploma and be in one of the following situations:
The applicant has a Secondary School Diploma (SSD)*
NOTE: a SSD holder that has not passed the following courses may be required to complete remedial courses:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
Secondary 4 Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Physical Science
Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education or Secondary 4 History of Quebec and Canada
The applicant holds a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) and has successfully completed the following subjects*:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
The applicant has training deemed equivalent by the College.
The applicant has training and experience deemed sufficient by the College and has interrupted full time studies for at least 24 months.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, the special conditions for admission established by the Minister which specify the program prerequisites*.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, any special conditions for admission established by the College for each of its programs.


*If the applicant is enrolled in school and completing his or her secondary studies at the time of application, the grades sent by the school must demonstrate that the applicant is passing in all the courses required to complete the SSD and required to fulfill the admission requirements.