Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Petro-Chemical Manufacture (Technical Support)
Level 4
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: G7AN 24
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:
Emergency Procedure
1Raise the alarm on discovering an emergency
2Minimise the effect of an emergency
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
Handover
1Follow handover procedures
2Confirm responsibility accepted
Develop and Monitor Plans and Procedures
1Develop an overall quality plan
2Monitor quality procedures
Solve Operational Problems
1Identify and limit consequences of production problems
2Diagnose faults/causes and select solutions to production problems
3Implement and evaluate chosen solutions
Provide Technical Guidance and Support to Others
1Contribute to technical leadership
2Provide operational support
Optional units
Candidates must also complete 5 of the following units, in addition to the mandatory units:
Contribute to the Commissioning and Optimisation of New or Modified Plant, Equipment and Processes
1Commissioning
2Optimisation
Respond to Process Problems
1Identify process problems which may affect quality
2Implement procedures to deal with process problems which may affect quality
Develop and Update Standard Operating Procedure/s
1Draft procedure/s
2Evaluate procedure/s and obtain approval
Identify the Scope for Improvement in the Way the Organisation Manages Energy
1Audit the organisation’s performance in the way it manages energy
2Identify improvements to the way the organisation manages energy
Provide Advice on the Development and Implementation of Energy Policies
1Provide advice on the development of policies for the use of energy
2Recommend strategies to implement energy policies
Monitor and Evaluate Energy Efficiency
1Establish systems and processes to monitor and evaluate energy usage
2Obtain, analyse and record information on energy efficiency performance
3Evaluate the organisation’s energy efficiency performance
Manage Continuous Quality Improvement
1Develop and implement systems to monitor and evaluate organisational performance
2Promote continuous quality improvement for products, services and processes
Implement Quality Assurance Systems
1Establish quality assurance systems
2Maintain quality assurance systems
3Recommend improvements to quality assurance systems
Provide Advice and Support for the Development and Implementation of Quality Systems
1Provide advice and support for the assessment of processes and working environments
2Provide advice and support for the development of plans to improve quality systems
3Provide advice and support for the development of measurement systems
4Provide advice and support for the collection, analysis and documentation of information
Ensure 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
Control Emergencies and Critical Situations
1Maintain a state of readiness
2Control critical situations
3Co-ordinate the response to emergencies
Allocate Personnel to Maintain Processing
1Plan the work
2Achieve the objectives
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
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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