GQA
    Level 2
    QN: 600/6342/7
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    GQA PAA\VQ-SET Level 2 Diploma In Performing Process Operations within a Replicated Work Environment - Chemical Processing

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by GQA. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 375 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 2
    Awarding Body
    GQA
    Syllabus Units
    22 Units
    Guided Hours
    375 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Clean and Prepare Complex Items of Plant and Equipment for Production within a Replicated Process/Production Environment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Prepare plant and/or equipment for cleaning within a replicated process/production environment, Dismantle, clean and reinstate equipment within a replicated process/production environment, Check the status of the plant and/or equipment within a replicated process/production environment, Liaise with maintenance personnel within a replicated process/production environment, Deal with problems and follow safe working practices within a replicated process/production environment
    2

    Complete the Batch Processing Operation within a Replicated Process/Production Environment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Prepare replicated plant for shutdown
    • Complete a batch processing operation within a replicated process/production environment
    • Work safely and effectively, in accordance with organisational procedures within a replicated process/production environment, Deal with any problems that arise within a replicated process/production environment, Check and complete documentation
    3

    Conduct an Assessment of Risks in the Workplace within a Replicated Process/Production Environment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Prepare to carry out an assessment of risks within a replicated process/production environment
    • Ensure compliance with industry and legal requirements within a replicated process/production environment
    • Identify hazards and where they are likely to occur in the workplace within a replicated process/production environment, Deal with risks that are potentially harmful to others
    • Record the results of the risk assessment, identifying non-compliance
    • Communicate the results of the risk assessment in the correct way
    • Work safely, involving others when necessary, Take account of existing and previous workplace practices when analysing potential risks within a replicated process/production environment
    • Monitor the effects of the risk
    4

    Control, Monitor and Adjust the Batch Processing Operation within a Replicated Process/Production Environment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Undertake preparations for the batch processing operation within a replicated process/production environment, Control
    • monitor and adjust the batch processing operation within a replicated process/production environment
    • Follow the correct procedures for taking and analysing samples
    • Comply with organisational procedures within a replicated process/production environment
    5

    Handover within a Replicated Process/Production Environment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Follow handover procedures within a replicated process/production environment, Pass on and receive the correct information at handover
    • Interpret the handover information and clarify if necessary
    • Work safely during handover within a replicated process/production environment
    • Follow operational and organisational procedures when carrying out handover within a replicated process/production environment
    6

    How to Clean and Prepare Complex Items of Plant and Equipment for Production Within Processing Industries Environments

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to ensure readiness to proceed
    • Know how to dismantle equipment
    • Know how to clean equipment
    • Know how to reinstate equipment
    • Know how to check the status of the plant and/or equipment
    • Know how to liaise with maintenance personnel
    • Know how to maintain the safety of production and the safety of others whilst working
    7

    How to Complete Processing Operation Within Processing Industries Environments

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to prepare the plant for shutdown
    • Know how to complete the processing operation
    • Know how to work safely and effectively, in accordance with organisational procedures
    • Know how to deal with any problems that arise
    • Know how to check and complete documentation
    8

    How to Conduct an Assessment of Risks in the Workplace Within Processing Industries Environments

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how and why risk assessments are carried out
    • Know how to consider the working environment when carrying out a risk assessment
    • Know how to identify and prioritise hazards
    • Know the importance of effective communication when the results of a risk assessment are known
    • Know when to involve other people in the risk assessment, if this is required
    • Know how to follow organisational and regulatory procedures
    9

    How to Control, Monitor and Adjust the Processing Operation Within Processing Industries Environments

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to prepare for the processing operation
    • Know how to control
    • monitor and adjust the processing operation
    • Know how to follow the correct procedures for taking and analysing samples
    • Know how to comply with safe working practices
    • Know how to deal with problems if they arise
    • Know how to handle information regarding the processing operation
    10

    How to Handover Within Processing Industries Environments

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to follow handover procedures
    • Know how to pass on and receive the correct information at handover
    • Know how to communicate with relevant personnel during handover
    • Know how to work safely during handover
    • Know how to maintain own and others safety whilst working
    11

    How to Identify and Deal with Hazards in the Work Environment Within Processing Industries Environments

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to spot hazards and use safety assessment methods
    • Know the types of hazards that could arise in own working environment
    • Know the effects of hazards that could arise within own working environment
    • Know how to minimise the risk of hazards
    • Know how to report hazards and follow reporting procedures
    • Know how to follow organisational procedures
    12

    How to Prepare for Processing Within Processing Industries Environments

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the factors that contribute to efficient processing operations
    • Know the importance of the permit to work system, or equivalent
    • Know how to identify and deal with problems
    • Know how to follow organisational procedures when preparing for processing
    13

    How to Respond to Incidents, Hazardous Conditions and Emergencies Within Processing Industries Environments

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to comply with organisational requirements
    • Know how to respond to incidents, hazardous conditions and emergencies
    • Know how to use equipment
    • Know how to identify the effects of incidents, hazardous conditions and emergencies
    • Know how to act within the limits of own responsibility
    14

    How to Sample and Test Materials Within Processing Industries Environments

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to prepare for sampling and testing
    • Know how to use equipment associated with sampling and testing
    • Know how to undertake sampling and testing in a chemical and pharmaceutical processing environment
    • Know how to deal with problems as they arise
    • Know how to clean and clear the area following sampling and testing
    • Know how to comply with organisational procedures
    15

    How to Solve Process Problems Within Processing Industries Environments

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the functions and materials within different processes and how they interact
    • Know how to take readings and monitor procedures in order to identify any process problems
    • Know how to determine the nature of process quality problems
    • Know how to maintain own and others’ safety
    • Know how to follow organisational procedures
    16

    How to Work Effectively in a Team Within Processing Industries Environments

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to ensure that personnel understand the work to be carried out
    • Know how to minimise disruptions
    • Know how to monitor the effectiveness of communication methods at all times
    • Know how to deal with problems
    • Know how to assist others
    • Know how to liaise with, and support, others
    • Know how to follow organisational, operational and regulatory procedures
    17

    Identify and Deal with Hazards in the Work Environment within a Replicated Process/Production Environment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Identify the hazards present in the workplace within a replicated process/production environment
    • Report and minimise any hazards identified
    • Follow organisational procedures within a replicated process/production environment
    18

    Prepare for Batch Processing within a Replicated Process/Production Environment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Prepare the replicated operating environment for processing
    • Work safely and effectively, in accordance with organisational procedures within a replicated process/production environment, Check and complete documentation, Deal with any problems that arise within a replicated process/production environment
    19

    Respond to Incidents, Hazardous Conditions and Emergencies within a Replicated Process/Production Environment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Act upon identification of an incident within a replicated process/production environment
    • Report incidents, hazardous conditions and emergencies within a replicated process/production environment
    • Contribute to the correction of incidents, hazardous conditions and emergencies within a replicated process/production environment
    • Follow organisational procedures when dealing with incidents, hazardous conditions and emergencies within a replicated process/production environment
    20

    Sample and Test Materials within a Replicated Process/Production Environment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Prepare to obtain a sample, Obtain a sample within a replicated process/production environment
    • Prepare to test a sample within a replicated process/production environment, Test a sample within a replicated process/production environment, Clean and clear the area following sampling and testing
    • Comply with safe working practices within a replicated process/production environment
    21

    Solve Process Problems within a Replicated Process/Production Environment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Determine the nature and significance of process problems on plant/equipment within a replicated process/production environment, Diagnose faults and the causes of process problems on plant/equipment within a replicated process/production environment
    • Select solutions to process problems on plant/equipment within a replicated process/production environment
    • Implement chosen solutions on plant/equipment within a replicated process/production environment
    • Evaluate chosen solutions on plant/equipment within a replicated process/production environment
    • Maintain own and others’ safety
    22

    Work Effectively in a Team within a Replicated Process/Production Environment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Ensure that learners and team members understand the work to be carried out, Minimise disruptions
    • Use and monitor the effectiveness of communication methods at all times within a replicated process/production environment, Deal with problems within a replicated process/production environment, Assist others, Liaise with and support others
    • Follow organisational and operational procedures within a replicated process/production environment

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    600/6342/7
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    GQA
    Qualification Type
    Occupational Qualification
    Operational Start
    Aug 2012