Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Petro-chemical Operations (Technical Support)
Level 3
Awarded by Process Awards Authority/Vocational Qualifications in Science, Engineering & Technology (PAA/VQSET)
Accredited from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2008
Group award number: [Click here and type SVQ Number]
Standards
This SVQ is based on standards developed by Cogent. Cogent draws its membership from Chemical and Pharmaceutical industries.
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:
Work 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
Emergency Procedure
1Raise the alarm on discovering an emergency
2Minimise the effect of an emergency
Handover
1Follow handover procedures
2Contribute to the correction of incidents, hazardous conditions and emergencies
Optional units
Candidates must also complete 3 from the 4 option set A/job specific units and then select 4 from option set B of the following units, in addition to the mandatory units:
Option set A – Job specific units (select 3 from 4)
Clean and Prepare Complex Items of Plant and Equipment for Production
1Clear, clean plant, equipment and area or process
2Liaise with relevant personnel
3Confirm the status of plant, equipment and area after cleaning
Plan to Maintain Product Integrity
1Plan sampling requirements
2Plan testing requirements
Contribute to Standard Operating Procedures
1Review existing procedure/s
2Evaluate procedure/s and offer ideas
Solving Process Problems
1Determine the nature and significance of process problems
2Diagnose faults/causes and select solutions to process problems
3Implement and evaluate chosen solutions
Option set B – Further Units (select 4 from 10)
Control Emergencies and Critical Situations in Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Petro-chemical Manufacture
1Maintain a state of readiness
2Control critical situations
3Co-ordinate the response to emergencies
Contribute o the Maintenance of Product Quality
1Carry out quality checks
2Deal with quality problems according to procedures
Plan to Maintain Product Integrity
1Plan sampling requirements
2Plan testing requirements
Allocate Personnel to Maintain Processing
1Plan the work
2Achieve the objectives
Enable Individual Learning through Coaching
1Coach individual learners
2Helping individual learners to apply their learning
Conduct an Assessment of Risks in the Workplace
1Identify hazards in the workplace
2Assess the level of risk and recommend action
3Review your workplace assessment of risks
Identify Improvements to Energy Efficiency
1Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency
2Recommend improvements to energy efficiency
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
Ensure Your Own Actions Aims 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
Enable Learning through Demonstrations and Instruction
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 note be selected as one of the optional units from Option set B.
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