November 18, 2003

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Oakton Community College introduces a new certificate program for students interested in earning a Stationary Engineers License. The 13-credit hour curriculum teaches skills necessary for the proper operation of high-pressure boilers and, with proper field experience, students may take the Stationary Engineers License exam.

"Graduates with this certificate can expect to find careers in a wide variety of facilities, such as high-rise buildings, hospitals, and manufacturing plants," said Chad Granger, coordinator of Oakton's air conditioning, heating and refrigeration technology programs. Full time employees of approved in-district companies may be eligible for in-district tuition.

Courses taught as part of the Stationary Engineers License Preparation Certificate include "Introduction to Air Conditioning and Refrigeration" (AHR 101); "Introduction to Electricity and Automatic Controls" (AHR 104); "Residential Hot Water Boilers and Hydronics Technology" (AHR 206); Low Pressure Steam Boilers and Operation (AHR 209) and "High Pressure Steam Boilers and Operation (AHR 210).

For more information, contact Prof. Ganger at 847-635-1955, or chad@oakton.edu.

Spring 2004 classes begin January 20; for a complete list of classes consult Oakton's Credit and Noncredit Class Schedule. Eligible students may register online at webreg.oakton.edu, or via Touch-Tone at 847-635-1616. In-person registration is Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. at the Des Plaines campus, 1600 E. Golf Road, and at the Ray Hartstein Campus, 7701 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie.

Media Contact: Bill Paige (847) 635-1806

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