REGIONALOCCUPATIONALPROGRAM (ROP)Contra Costa County Office of Education in Partnership with Chevron

Industrial MaintenanceMechanic (IMM)

and

Process Plant Operator (PPO)

Contra Costa County Office of Education

Karen SakataSuperintendent of Schools

Pamela Comfort, Ed.D. Deputy Superintendent Educational ServicesJanet Haun Director, Student Programs

Contra Costa County Board of Education

Jeff BelleChristine DeaneDaniel GomesMike MaxwellPamela M. Mirabella

Public Notice The Contra Costa County Office of Education has a uniformcomplaint process as required in the Code of Regulations, Title 5,4622, COE Board Policy 1312.3(a). The Associate Superintendent ofHuman Resources is designated as the compliance officer. A copyof the policy is available in the ROP Administration Office. Thepolicy provides for mediation or investigation, presentation ofadditional relevant information, finding, and appeals asappropriate.

All those interested in either the IMM or PPO training program shouldattend an informational session. See the website below for details.www.cccoe.net/rop/signup

For questions, call the program hotline at (925) 942-3467 or email aChevron instructor atIMMinstructor@cccoe.k12.ca.us orPPOinstructor@cccoe.k12.ca.us.

For more information, visitwww.chevronrichmond.com orwww.cocoschools.org/rop.

Contra Costa County Office of Education ROP is accredited by theWestern Association of Schools and Colleges.

ROP, in compliance with federal law, does not discriminate on thebasis of race, religion, national origin, gender or disability.

Industrial MaintenanceMechanic (IMM)Classes Start: January and July

Sessions: One class session per day(Monday – Thursday).

Either 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Class Length: 80 days

Cost: None

Course: The IMM course will help studentsprepare for an entry levelmaintenance/mechanic job in thepetrochemical and related industries.

Curriculum includes:• Shop and Field Safety• Plant Processes and Equipment• Communication and Teamwork• Hand and Power Tools• Basic Welding and Pipefitting• Industry-related Math and Science

Process Plant Operator (PPO)Classes Start: January and July

Sessions: One class session per day(Monday – Thursday).

Either 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Class Length: 80 days

Cost: None

Course: The PPO course will help studentsprepare for an entry level operator job inthe 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

How to ParticipateAll interested students should attend aninformational session to learn about the ROPcourses and related careers. Information willbe presented about the enrollment processand required assessment.

Go to the website below for details aboutdates/times/location of the InformationSessions.www.cccoe.net/rop/signup

Students must meet the following criteria:• At least 18 years old• Possess a high school diploma or GED• Pass a basic math and readingcomprehension assessment

• Have a valid CA driver’s license

EXPERIENCE. EDUCATION. OPPORTUNITIES. The Chevron/CCCOE ROP courses help prepare students for a job in thepetrochemical and related industries. Students will learn the basic processesand equipment common to the industry. The courses also help develop strongcommunication and teamwork skills, and job safety is emphasized throughout.