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Description
Biofuel Education Program
Gatlin Internation is proud to offer our online biofuel education program to help meet the growing demand for qualified workers in this rapidly growing field.
In 2009, the United States embarked on an era focused on alternate sources of energy. Biofuels are a key part of this quest. The term biofuel refers to the production of energy from naturally available biological entities. This program covers the production of petroleum-like fuel from sources such as corn and other vegetation. In recent decades it’s been proven without a doubt that biofuels form a viable source of energy.
Qualified workers who have received the appropriate biofuel education, earn above-average wages, enjoy better job security, and have the potential to advance into supervisory or management positions. However, people who want to enter this field have found that it’s difficult to find suitable training to become prospective entry-level workers. The Biofuel Production Operations Online Training Program fills that gap, providing you with the fundamental technical background you need to work in this industry. No prior science or math education is necessary; the biofuel education program includes all of the necessary basic science and technology elements.
This is a user-friendly program, designed for people who have no prior exposure to technical aspects of hydrocarbons, energy, or industrial processes. This online certificate program is offered in partnership with major colleges, universities, and other accredited education providers.
Upon successful completion of this program, you’ll be able to:
- Describe basic math, physics, and chemistry knowledge necessary for a biofuel production operator to know
- Know basic safety aspects related to biofuel production
- Understand basic elements of electricity for energy production workers
- Read technical process drawings
- Describe basic operational elements of lubrication and centrifugal pumps
- Be familiar with the natural vegetation sources that can be used for biofuels
- Know how ethanol and bio-diesel is produced
- Describe how basic fermentation systems and alcohol distillation systems work
- Understand various methods used to purify biofuel
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Outline
- Basic Hazard Communication
- Basic Safety
- Basic Lockout-Tagout
- Math 1000: Basic Math 1
- Math 2000: Basic Math 2
- Math 2500: Basic Math 3
- Applied Physics 1
- Applied Physics 2
- Applied Physics 3
- Heat Exchangers
- Lubrication and Bearings
- Electrical Safety
- Electricity for Operators and Technicians
- Industrial Valves
- Compressed Air
- How to Read Process Drawings
- Basic Process Instrumentation and Control
- Pump Fundamentals
- Centrifugal Pumps: Operation
- Biofuels 1000: An Introduction to Biofuels
- Biofuels 1500: Biofuel Feedstocks
- Biofuels 2000: Bioalcohols—Use as a Fuel Source
- Biofuels 2500: Basic Fermentation Technology
- Biofuels 3000: Basic Distillation Technology
- Biofuels 4000: Ethanol Production Systems
Additional Info
- Languages
- English
- Course Length
- 400.00 hours
- Duration of Access
Duration: 400 hours
All of our programs are self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start them when you want and finish them at your own pace. Most programs allow you 180 days after you register to complete them. If you need more time, extensions are available.- Instructor
Max Ansari MSEE, P. Eng., First Class Steam Engineer is the instructor for our biofuel education program. He has experience in the operation of large hydrocarbon facilities, such as refineries, and the development of training systems for a multitude of large corporations engaged in complex industrial production processes. Max also has many years of experience as a professor at a community college. He’s taught a multitude of programs in a number of energy fields.
- Prerequisites/Audience
To enroll in this program, you should have basic computer skills and a high school diploma or the equivalent.
This program is for you if you seek an entry-level position in the field of biofuel production.- Requirements/Materials Included
To take the biofuel education program, you’ll need access to a computer with Internet and e-mail capabilities.


