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ICTQual Level 6 Diploma in Chemical Engineering

A three-year, 360-credit diploma that develops advanced chemical engineering knowledge, practical skills, and professional competence across process design, thermodynamics, reaction engineering, sa...

Awarding Body: ICTQual AB|Course Level: Level 6
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Course features

This ICTQual AB qualification is a three-year, 360-credit diploma structured across foundation, advanced, and specialization stages, with flexible certification routes for new learners and experienced chemical engineering professionals.

  • 360 credits delivered over three years

  • 36 mandatory units across three study stages

  • Assignment-based assessment for enrolled learners

  • Experienced candidate route based on competence evidence

  • Strong focus on process design, safety, and sustainability

  • Progression opportunities to higher study and technical careers

About course

The ICTQual Level 6 Diploma in Chemical Engineering is designed to build advanced knowledge, practical capability, and professional competence for work in chemical and process industries. The qualification covers major areas of chemical engineering, including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, reaction engineering, process control, materials, plant design, and optimization.

  • Three-year structure supports progressive technical development

  • Covers both theory and practical industry application

  • Includes safety, environmental, and sustainability themes

  • Builds analytical, design, and problem-solving capability

  • Supports progression to higher study and specialist roles

  • Relevant to multiple chemical and process industries

What you will learn

By completing this qualification, learners develop the knowledge, technical skills, and professional understanding required to analyze, design, control, optimize, and manage chemical engineering processes and projects.

  • Understand core chemical engineering concepts, including reaction engineering, process control, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and mass transfer

  • Apply thermodynamics, kinetics, and material balance principles to real-world engineering problems

  • Design, analyze, and optimize chemical production processes with attention to sustainability and cost-efficiency

  • Understand industrial safety practices and apply risk management strategies in chemical engineering environments

  • Enhance analytical and problem-solving skills for complex engineering challenges

  • Develop project management capability for chemical engineering projects and future leadership roles

Course content

Who should attend

This qualification is intended for learners and professionals who want to build or formalize advanced competence in chemical engineering and related technical fields.

  • Learners progressing from a Level 5 qualification in a related field

  • Individuals seeking a career in chemical engineering or process industries

  • Technicians and junior engineers wanting advanced technical knowledge

  • Professionals working in petrochemical, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or energy sectors

  • Experienced candidates seeking recognition through the competence route

  • Learners aiming for further study or higher-level technical progression

Course requirements

ICTQual AB indicates that entry requirements can vary by centre, but typical expectations include prior relevant study, English capability, and basic technical readiness for the demands of the qualification.

  • A Level 5 qualification, diploma, certificate, or equivalent in a related field is recommended, with background knowledge in chemistry, physics, mathematics, or engineering

  • Candidates are typically expected to be at least 18 years old, proficient in English, and able to use basic computer and engineering-related software tools

Assessments

Assessment is primarily assignment-based for new learners and is aligned to the course learning outcomes. Experienced candidates may achieve the qualification through competence assessment and evidence-based verification.

  • Written assignments based on unit learning outcomes

  • Practical projects and work-based application tasks

  • Case studies and applied problem-solving activities

  • Competence assessment and evidence submission for experienced candidates

Progression

Successful learners can progress academically or professionally into advanced engineering study, specialist technical roles, supervisory positions, and broader industry opportunities in chemical and process sectors.

  • Progression to Level 7 diplomas, postgraduate certificates, or related higher study

  • Entry into roles such as process engineer, plant engineer, or production specialist

  • Advancement into supervisory, technical, or project management positions

  • Opportunities in petrochemical, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, energy, and environmental industries

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