City & Guilds
Level 2
QN: 600/0820/9
Curriculum Active
City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Process Technology
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by City & Guilds. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 760 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
City & Guilds
Syllabus Units
17 Units
Guided Hours
760 hrs
Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.
Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Process Technology
Calculations in process industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Perform arithmetic operations accurately using whole numbers, decimals, and fractions
- Apply BODMAS rules to solve multi-step calculations
- Substitute values into given formulae to find unknown quantities
- Rearrange simple formulae to change the subject
- Interpret line graphs, bar charts, and pie charts to extract data
- Identify trends and anomalies from graphical data
- Convert between common units used in process industries
2
City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Process Technology
Chemistry for Petroleum Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the structure of atoms, elements, compounds and chemical symbols that represent them, Know fundamental scientific laws to the construction and use of balanced chemical equations, Know the structure, classification and properties of carbon compounds
3
City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Process Technology
Fundamentals of Communications and information technology in process industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Accurately interpret and extract critical information from various forms of technical documentation.
- Summarise complex technical information concisely and appropriately for different audiences.
- Utilise standard word-processing features to produce clear, well-structured, and professional technical documents.
- Apply advanced word-processing techniques to enhance the visual presentation and impact of technical reports.
- Record, organise, and manage quantitative and qualitative data effectively using spreadsheet software.
- Develop and analyse data sets using appropriate spreadsheet functions and formulas to derive meaningful insights.
- Evaluate the benefits and limitations of specific IT tools for communication and data management within process industry contexts.
4
City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Process Technology
Fundamentals of Metallurgy of iron and steel production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the metallurgical principles involved in the production of steel from iron ore and from scrap, Know the chemistry of making plain carbon steels, Know the process of solidification of metals
5
City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Process Technology
Fundamentals of petroleum technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the transformation of organic matter into hydrocarbons and identify common geological trap structures.
- Explain the principles and applications of seismic surveying and exploratory drilling in oil and gas exploration.
- Compare the design and operation of onshore and offshore production platforms, including subsea systems.
- Analyse the components and operation of pipeline networks and marine tanker transport for crude oil and gas.
- Outline the functions of primary refinery units such as atmospheric distillation, cracking, and reforming.
- Evaluate the relationship between refining processes and the properties and uses of major petroleum products.
6
City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Process Technology
Fundamentals of Primary working in the steel industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the types of furnaces used to heat steel for Rolling and Forging operations, Know the Primary Rolling process, Know the process for hot forging of steel sections, Know the operation of hot plate and strip mills
7
City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Process Technology
Fundamentals of process chemistry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the structure of atoms, elements, compounds and chemical symbols that represent them, Know fundamental scientific laws for construction and use of balanced chemical equations, Understand solutions, solubility and solubility curves, Know the application and importance of electrochemical principles, Know the structure, classification and properties of carbon compounds
8
City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Process Technology
Fundamentals of Process Science
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the composition and properties of matter, Understand the concepts of force, energy, work and power, Understand the thermal properties of solids, liquids and gases, Know the nature and application of electricity
9
City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Process Technology
Fundamentals of Processing metals in process industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how metals are produced from metal ore, Know how metals are refined, Know how metals are cast, Know how metals are initially shaped, Know finishing processes for metals, Know the main testing methods for metals
10
City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Process Technology
Fundamentals of Special processes in process industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the main unit operations used in process industries and their functions.
- Explain the flow of materials from raw materials through to final products in a given process.
- Identify the key commercial issues that affect process operations, such as cost, quality, and market demand.
- Evaluate the impact of personal responsibility on the overall efficiency and safety of process operations.
- Apply knowledge of unit operations to propose improvements in a given process scenario.
11
City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Process Technology
Health, safety and environmental issues in process industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify key health, safety, and environmental regulations applicable to process industries.
- Explain the importance of personal health, safety, and environmental responsibilities in the workplace.
- Describe factors that contribute to maintaining health and safety standards within an organisation.
- Explain the role of accurate communication and record-keeping in health, safety, and welfare.
- Apply health and safety procedures in a given scenario.
12
City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Process Technology
Instrumentation, measurement and control in process industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the purpose of instrumentation in industrial process systems and the factors influencing instrument selection.
- Describe the principles of pressure measurement and the operation of common pressure measuring instruments.
- Describe the principles of temperature measurement and the operation of common temperature measuring instruments.
- Describe the principles of level measurement and the operation of level measuring instruments.
- Describe the principles of flow measurement and the operation of flow measuring instruments.
- Explain the methods used to measure viscosity, density, and humidity in process industries.
- Apply instrumentation practice principles, including calibration, range, and accuracy considerations.
- Compare open and closed loop control systems and explain their components and applications.
13
City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Process Technology
Non-Ferrous Metals and Alloys
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the Bayer process for producing alumina from bauxite ore.
- Describe the Hall-Héroult process for electrolytic reduction of alumina to aluminium.
- Compare pyrometallurgical and hydrometallurgical methods for extracting copper and zinc.
- Explain how cold working, annealing, and heat treatment alter the mechanical properties of non-ferrous alloys.
- Identify and differentiate the key properties of common non-ferrous metals and alloys.
- Select appropriate non-ferrous materials for specific industrial applications, justifying choices based on performance requirements.
14
City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Process Technology
Principles of Laboratory Analysis
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify common laboratory equipment (e.g., burette, pipette, conical flask) and explain their specific functions in chemical analysis.
- Define and correctly apply key terminology used in chemical analysis, such as analyte, titrant, standard solution, endpoint, and aliquot.
- Explain the principles of acid-base titration, including neutralisation reactions, indicator selection, and the distinction between endpoint and equivalence point.
- Describe the safe handling, storage, and disposal procedures for laboratory chemicals, referencing hazard symbols and control measures.
- Discuss the components of a laboratory quality management system, emphasising documentation, calibration, and traceability.
- Perform a straightforward acid-base titration accurately and interpret the results to calculate an unknown concentration.
15
City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Process Technology
Process plant and process plant services in process industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the construction and operation of pipes and associated equipment used in process plants.
- Explain the construction, operating principles, and uses of heat exchange equipment.
- Identify impurities in raw water and describe methods for their removal.
- Describe the production, distribution, and uses of steam in process industries.
- Explain the production and uses of air, compressed air, and vacuum.
- Describe the characteristics and uses of a.c. and d.c. electrical supplies.
16
City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Process Technology
Processing fluids in process industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand scientific and technological principles associated with the processing of fluids, Know the construction, operation and application of equipment used in the processing of fluids, Know health and safety aspects associated with the processing of fluids
17
City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Process Technology
Processing solids in process industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the scientific and technological principles associated with processing of solid materials., Know the construction, operation and application of equipment used in the processing of solid materials, Know health and safety aspects associated with processing solid materials.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/0820/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- City & Guilds
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Apr 2011