Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Petro-Chemical Manufacture (Process Operations)
Level 2
Awarded by Process Awards Authority, Vocational Qualifications in Science, Engineering and Technology and the Scottish Qualifications Authority
Accredited from 4 December 2003 to 31 December 2008
Group award number: G7AK 22
Standards
This SVQ is based on standards developed by Cogent. Cogent draws its membership from chemical and pharmaceutical sector.
Structure of the SVQ
The way the SVQ is made up is shown below. The unit title appears in bold and the elements that make up each unit are listed under the unit title.
Mandatory units
Candidates must complete all of these units:
Working Effectively in a Team
1Determine and agree individual responsibilities in working with others
2Complete work activities in conjunction with others
3Provide and receive support and feedback
Identify and Deal with Hazards in the Work Environment
1Identify hazards in the workplace
Responding to Incidents, Hazardous Conditions and Emergencies
1Report incidents, hazardous conditions and emergencies
2Contribute to the correction of incidents, hazardous conditions and emergencies
Handover
1Follow handover procedures
2Confirm responsibility accepted
Option Set A – Job specific units (select 3 from 4)
Prepare for Processing Within Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Petro Chemical Manufacture
1Prepare area and equipment for processing
2Complete necessary documentation
Control, Monitor and Adjust the Processing Operations
1Prepare and check for processing
2Process, monitor and adjust
3Confirm and control the process
Complete Processing Operation
1Complete processing operation
2Complete necessary documentation
Contribute to the Improvement of Routine Working Practices
1Seek opportunities to improve routine working practices
2Identify and recommend improvements to routine working practices
Option set B – Further units (select 2 from 11)
Transfer Materials into and Between Stages of Production
1Moving goods and materials
2Dispensing materials
Sample and Test Materials
1Prepare and obtain sample
2Test the sample
Separate and Dispose of Processing Materials, By-Products and Wastes
1Separate part-processed and excess materials and recoverable by-products
2Separate and remove wastes for treatment
Clean and Prepare Complex Items of Plant and Equipment for Production
1Clear, clean plant, equipment and area of process
2Liaise with relevant personnel
3Confirm the status of plant, equipment and area after cleaning
Starting the Packaging Operations
1Ensure readiness of the area and equipment
2Ensure materials are available
3Carry out pre start-up checks
Ending the Packaging Operations
1Finish packaging
2Prepare packs, materials and waste disposal
3Reconcile specific materials
4Ensure clearance of packaging line
Contribute to the Improvement of Routine Working Practices
1Seek opportunities to improve routine working practices
3Identify and recommend improvements to routine working practices
Ensure Your Own Actions Aim to Protect the Environment
1Identify the risks to the environment arising as a result of workplace activities
2Minimise risks to the environment arising as a result of workplace activities
Maintain the Condition of Engineering Assets
1Carry out planned maintenance procedures
2Adjust engineering assets to meet operating requirements
Work in Aseptic or Cleanroom Conditions
1Prepare for work in aseptic or clean room conditions
2Work correctly in aseptic or clean room conditions
Enable Individual Learning Through Coaching
1Coach individual learners
2Helping individual learners to apply their learning
Note: If unit 2.13 Contribute to the Improvement of Routine Working Practices is selected as one of the units from Option set A it can not be selected from Option set B.
There may be publications available to support this SVQ. For more information, please contact Process Awards Authority/Vocational Qualifications in Science, Engineering and Technology.
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