HNC Petrochemical Operations (Chemical Engineering) - Year Two

• Process Control
• Process Operations: Distillation
• Process Safety Engineering
• Process Water and Steam Services
• Process Operations: Heat Exchange, Drying and Evaporation
• Chemical Engineering: Graded Unit 1

• 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 November 2024, 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