AUBURN – The Corporate and Community Services Department at Central Maine Community College will offer “High Pressure Boiler” (ENT 022-21) from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 13 to April 30. The cost of $425 includes materials.

The course provides the boiler operator with the knowledge and techniques to operate a steam generating plant in a safe and efficient manner. It also offers a practical approach to power plant operation and is designed to prepare the student for the high pressure boiler operator licensing exam.

Basics of boiler design and control are emphasized as well as the importance of feed water treatment. Topics include practical aspects of day-to-day operation, steam turbine control and power generation and control of environmental parameters to meet emission requirements. The safe handling and combustion of natural gas fuel oil, coal and wood fuel will also be part of the program.

Douglas Lothrop, who holds a first class engineer’s license and a natural gas and propane technician’s license, will teach the course.

For more information or to register, contact the Corporate and Community Services Department at 755-5280 or 1-800-891-2002, ext. 280, or visit www.cmcc.edu/training.