Pulp and Papermaking Operations

Sault College

Course

Distance

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Duration

    2 Semesters

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

The Pulp and Papermaking Operations program is most valuable if you are already working in the pulp and papermaking industry and wish to improve your knowledge of pulp and papermaking processes for personal satisfaction or employment advancement.

With the rapid changes in responsibility coupled with downsizing, many employers have expressed a desire to utilize better-trained, more knowledgeable workers. Graduates of this program possess knowledge of all important processes used in this varied and large industry.

Some courses are offered online via the internet, while others are offered independent study. Online courses begin every January, May and September. Independent study courses are print-based and can be started anytime.

This program is available on a course by course basis. Students may choose to complete one or more courses each semester. Students in this program are not eligible for OSAP funding. Courses within this program must be completed within 7 years, unless otherwise specified.

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About this course

While graduates may find employment at entry-level positions in pulp and paper mills, this program will be most beneficial to those already employed in the industry, or to technical sales/service personnel who call on mills throughout the country.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma with Grade 12 English (ENG4C) or mature student status, with a background in science and mathematics.

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Subjects

  • Industry
  • Computers
  • Communications
  • Paper Industry
  • Paper Manufacture

Course programme

Semester 1
  • OEL136 - 3 Introduction to Computers
  • OEL770 - 3 Communications II
  • PPE150 - 3 Pulp & Paper Industry Overview
Semester 2
  • OEL815 - 3 Applied Resource Calculations
  • PPE110 - 4 Paper Manufacture
  • PPE121 - 4 Introduction to Pulp and Paper Testing
  • PPE157 - 4 Pulp and Paper Science
  • PPE164 - 3 Environmental Control
  • PPE166 - 3 Paper Quality
  • PPE368 - 5 Finishing and Converting Operations
Electives:
Choose one group of electives that suits your paper mill pulping process:
  • PPE112-5 Raw Materials and Mechanical Pulping Process AND
  • PPE122-4 Screening, Cleaning and Bleaching - Mechanical Pulps
OR
  • PPE156-5 Raw Materials and Chemical Pulping Process AND
  • PPE123-4 Screening, Cleaning and Bleaching - Chemical Pulps

Pulp and Papermaking Operations

Price on request