AUBURN — The Corporate and Community Services Department at Central Maine Community College will offer a high pressure boiler operator course from 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays, Feb. 28 through May 16, at the college. The cost of $450 includes materials and books.

The course provides participants with the knowledge and techniques to operate a steam generating plant in a safe and efficient manner. Basics of boiler design and control are emphasized as well as the importance of feed water treatment.

Topics include day-to-day operations, steam turbine control and power generation and environmental control parameters to meet emission requirements. The safe handling and combustion of natural gas, fuel oil, coal and wood fuel is covered.

The course offers a practical approach to power plant operation and is designed to prepare the student for the state high pressure boiler operator licensing exam.

For more information or to register, contact Central Maine Community College Corporate and Community Services Department at 755-5280 or 800-891-2002, ext. 280, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.cmcc.edu/training.

Registration deadline is Monday, Feb. 21. Some experience in the field is required in order to sit for the state license. Call for details.