Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Petro-chemical Operations (Process Support Services)

Level 2

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: G7AL 22
Standards

This SVQ is based on standards developed by Cogent. Cogent draws its membership from Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industries.

For further information, please contact the SQA web site.

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

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 procedure

2Confirm responsibility accepted

Optional units A – Job Specific

Candidates must also complete 3 of the following units, in addition to the mandatory units:

If Units “Contribute to the Improvement of Routine Working Practices” is selected as one of the units from Option set A it can not be selected as one of the selected optional unit from Options set B

Prepare Process Materials According to Instructions

1Measure out materials in specified quantities

2Prepare materials for process operations

Transfer Materials into and between Stages of Production

1Moving goods and materials

2Dispensing materials

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

Contribute to the Improvement of Routine Working Practices

1Seek opportunities to improve routine working practices

2Identify and recommend improvements to routine working practices

Optional units B – Further Units

Candidates must also complete 2of the following units, in addition to the mandatory units:

Sample and Test Materials

1Prepare and obtain a 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

Staring 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

2Identify 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 Clean Room Conditions

1Prepare for work in aseptic or clean room conditions

2Work correctly in aseptic or clean room conditions

Enable Learning through Demonstration and Instruction

1Demonstrate skills and methods to learners

2Instruct learners

There may be publications available to support this SVQ. For more information, please contact:

PAA/VQSET

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Lichfield

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