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Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Petro-Chemical qualifications

These qualifications provide individuals with the knowledge and skills to work in a range of roles within the Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Petro-Chemical Industries.

Competence qualifications:

  • Are achieved in the workplace and usually based on National Occupational Standards
  • Enable individuals to demonstrate their skills in a wide range of activities in the Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Petro-Chemical Industries
  • SVQs are competence qualifications regulated and achieved in Scotland

No previous qualifications are required, however, it is expected that learners will have a fundamental level of experience and induction of the sector.

If you need to obtain a CSCS card but do not have the relevant qualification, please contact us and we will advise you what you need to do.

step 3 qualification summary: SVQ in Process Industries Operations Controlling Process Operations at SCQF level 6
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