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ICTQual Level 5 Diploma in Chemical Engineering

The ICTQual Level 5 Diploma in Chemical Engineering is a 240-credit, two-year qualification developing advanced knowledge and practical skills in chemical processes, design, safety, sustainability,...

Awarding Body: ICTQual AB|Course Level: Level 5
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Course features

This official ICTQual AB qualification is a two-year, 240-credit diploma consisting of 24 mandatory units and designed to build advanced chemical engineering knowledge through theory, practical work, and industry-relevant assessment.

  • 240 credits completed over two years

  • 24 mandatory units across core and advanced chemical engineering topics

  • Pass or fail grading structure

  • Competency evaluation through coursework, assignments, and verifiable experience

  • Flexible study options for full-time learners and working professionals

  • Internal and external quality assurance through approved centre and awarding body processes

About course

The ICTQual Level 5 Diploma in Chemical Engineering is designed to provide learners with a deep understanding of core chemical engineering concepts and their industrial application. The qualification covers essential areas such as thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, process control, chemical reaction engineering, separation processes, sustainability, and project management. It is intended for learners who want to progress in chemical engineering and related technical sectors.

  • Two-year diploma with a structured progression from fundamentals to advanced applications

  • Builds knowledge in process design, simulation, reaction engineering, and renewable technologies

  • Develops practical problem-solving and analytical skills for industrial settings

  • Supports both new learners and professionals seeking advancement

  • Includes safety, sustainability, communication, and project-based study

  • Provides a foundation for further study, technical employment, and professional growth

What you will learn

Learners develop official outcomes across the qualification by studying chemical engineering principles, mathematical modelling, process systems, safety, sustainability, design, and research within industrial and applied engineering contexts.

  • Understand the role of chemical engineering in industrial processes

  • Utilize advanced mathematical techniques for engineering problem-solving

  • Perform mass and energy balance calculations for chemical systems

  • Design control strategies for industrial chemical processes

  • Use simulation tools to design and analyze chemical processes

  • Conduct independent research on a chemical engineering topic

Course content

Who should attend

This qualification is suitable for learners seeking to build or advance a career in chemical engineering and related industries, especially those with a relevant Level 4 background and interest in applied engineering practice.

  • Learners progressing from a Level 4 qualification in a related field

  • Aspiring chemical engineers seeking structured technical development

  • Technicians or junior professionals aiming to advance their qualifications

  • Individuals interested in process industries such as energy, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals

  • Learners wanting both theoretical and practical chemical engineering preparation

  • Working professionals seeking flexible progression in the chemical engineering field

Course requirements

ICTQual AB states that applicants should have an appropriate academic background and the capability to complete technical study, written work, and software-based assignments within the qualification.

  • Hold a Level 4 qualification, diploma, certificate, or equivalent in a related field, with a background in chemistry, physics, mathematics, or engineering recommended

  • Meet the awarding body expectations for age, English proficiency, and basic computer skills; prior exposure to chemical engineering or laboratory practice is advantageous but not mandatory

Assessments

Assessment for this qualification is competence-based and is carried out through approved centre assessment and verification processes, supported by ICTQual AB external quality assurance.

  • Internal assessment and verification by qualified staff at the Approved Training Centre

  • Portfolio of evidence covering all learning outcomes and assessment criteria

  • Assignments, projects, reports, and candidate-produced work

  • Professional discussions, observation reports, questioning records, worksheets, witness testimonies, and Recognition of Prior Learning where applicable

Progression

Successful completion of this qualification supports progression into employment, higher-level study, specialist technical roles, and broader professional development within chemical engineering and related sectors.

  • Entry-level and junior roles such as Process Technician, Junior Chemical Engineer, and Quality Assurance Specialist

  • Opportunities in industrial and manufacturing sectors including oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, and materials production

  • Progression into environmental, renewable energy, research, and development roles

  • Further study, advanced qualifications, and long-term progression toward professional recognition in chemical engineering

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