HNC Petrochemical Operations (Chemical Engineering)

This course focuses on the underpinning knowledge and principles required for working in an industrial setting.

The majority of students on this programme have relevant industrial experience or are undertaking work based training programmes simultaneously.

  • Principles of Chemical Engineering
  • Heat and Mass Transfer
  • Unit Operations Safety Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Laboratory Studies
  • Chemical Laboratory Project

  • Process Operator
  • Chemical Engineer
  • Technician

  • HND Chemical Process Technology
  • Industry 
  • Degree in Chemical Engineering

One of the following:

  • Two Highers including Maths and a science subject (preferably Chemistry) and four National 4 awards (or equivalent)
  • Successful completion of a relevant access course or an appropriate group of National Qualification units
  • Applicants who do not meet these criteria, but have relevant experience or alternative qualifications will be considered

Additional Requirements:

  • Please note that selection will be made via a successful interview and group task
  • Please note that the SQA will award this programme as HNC Chemical Engineering

Further advice for full-time applicants:

  • Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application.
  • If you created your account prior to September 2016, you will need to register a new account.
  • Before starting the application process, please ensure you already hold or are working towards the relevant entry qualifications required for the course you are applying for 
  • Ensure you use your own personal email address when creating your online account
  • Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email immediately 
  • If you do not receive an acknowledgement e-mail immediately, please check your SPAM/Junk folder
  • Please include as much detail as possible in your personal statement such as; the reason you are applying, future career plans, previous employment, relevant experience, hobbies and interests
  • Disclosing support needs in your application will not affect your chances of being offered a place on a course at Forth Valley College
  • If your application is successful, you will be invited for interview. For January start courses interviews will be in Nov/Dec and interviews for August start courses will take place between February and May
  • If your application is unsuccessful, you will be offered support in finding a suitable alternative course 
  • Applicants who provide a mobile phone number on their application form will be sent a text reminder prior to the day of interview 

If you are unable to attend an interview or wish to withdraw your application - please email student.applications@forthvalley.ac.uk

Location

Falkirk Campus

Attendance

Full-Time

Start date

19 August 2024

SCQF Level

Level 7