SIAS · RQF Level 3
SIAS Level 3 Extended Diploma in Process Industry Manufacturing
You don’t just earn this. You learn to use it, one-to-one, on your own real work.
- LevelRQF Level 3
- Total credits93
- Guided learning615 hours
- Units in this qualification16
Awarded by SIAS · on the Ofqual register
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What you’ll learn
What each unit actually teaches you to do
Aimed at learners in the process industry manufacturing sector, the qualification develops skills in plant and equipment operations, maintenance, and decommissioning. Learners will also study operational practices, professional communications, and relevant scientific principles.
These are the units SIAS registers against this qualification. It is a catalogue, not a syllabus. Which of them you take depends on the combination the qualification requires, and that is set by the awarding body rather than by us. Every unit here is regulated, and every one you earn is yours to keep.
Applied Chemical, Mathematical and Physical Principles in Process ManufacturingReal unit · SIAS
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the construction and use of balanced chemical equations
- Understand electrochemical principles in process manufacturing, including oxidation and reduction, electrolysis and galvanic corrosion
- Understand the structure and properties of elements, mixtures, compounds, crystals, and alloys
- Know the importance of chemical equilibrium and energy changes in reactions involved in manufacturing processes
- Conduct calculations related to process manufacturing, including conversions, weights, and yield calculations
- Understand the principles of gas compression and how they apply to process industries
Applying Operational Practices in Process ManufacturingReal unit · SIAS
What you'll be able to do
- Locate information relevant to process manufacturing.
- Record information accurately related to process manufacturing.
- Interpret information related to process manufacturing.
- Address issues in processes effectively.
- Address issues in systems effectively.
- Apply problem solving techniques to process manufacturing.
- Apply fault finding techniques to process manufacturing.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques to process manufacturing.
- Understand how overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) metrics are used to measure the effectiveness of manufacturing processes.
- Understand how overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) metrics are used to measure the performance of manufacturing processes.
- Understand how overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) metrics are used to measure the effectiveness of equipment.
- Understand how overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) metrics are used to measure the performance of equipment.
- Understand how Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) can ensure rigorous standards are maintained in process industries.
Fault Diagnosis and Continuous Improvement Techniques in Process Industry OperationsReal unit · SIAS
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the role of fault diagnosis in process industry operations
- Describe tools used for fault diagnosis
- Describe techniques used for fault diagnosis
- Explain the importance of continuous improvement in process industry operations
- Describe how continuous improvement techniques are used to enhance operational efficiency
- Describe how continuous improvement techniques are used to maintain quality
- Explain the role of data in fault diagnosis
- Explain the role of data in continuous improvement
- Explain the impact of fault diagnosis on operational safety
- Explain the impact of fault diagnosis on quality
- Explain the impact of fault diagnosis on efficiency
- Explain the impact of continuous improvement on operational safety
- Explain the impact of continuous improvement on quality
- Explain the impact of continuous improvement on efficiency
Fundamentals of Process Industry Manufacturing OperationsReal unit · SIAS
What you'll be able to do
- Describe different products, environments and types of customers in the process industry manufacturing sector
- Explain their own role within the process industry manufacturing environment including problem solving and appropriate escalation procedures
- Describe effective planning, prioritising and time management techniques
- Explain the use of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Safe Working Practices (SWPs) and how to adhere to them
- Explain the importance of Standard Operating Conditions (SOCs) for ensuring quality in manufacturing processes
- Explain the importance of adhering to quality standards during process manufacturing
- Describe the purpose and basic operation of common equipment in process industry manufacturing
- Describe different types of water and water uses in and around a process industry manufacturing plant
- Explain the principles and processes used within process industry manufacturing
Fundamentals of Scientific and Mathematical Principles in Process Industry ManufacturingReal unit · SIAS
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate how to undertake a range of basic calculations used and required in process industry manufacturing, and their applications
- Describe different thermal and flow properties of solids, liquids and gasses
- Describe the structure and representation of atoms, elements and compounds used in process industry manufacturing
- Explain how different solutions used in process industry manufacturing behave under different conditions
- Describe the structure and properties of different carbon compounds and polymers used in process industry manufacturing
- Explain standard conventions for technical drawings, including graphical information and process diagrams
Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow in Process ManufacturingReal unit · SIAS
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the principles of heat transfer
- Describe the impact of heat transfer on heating processes within the process industry
- Describe the impact of heat transfer on cooling processes within the process industry
- Explain the principles of fluid flow
- Describe the impact of thermal properties on process efficiency
- Describe the impact of thermal properties on product quality
- Describe the impact of flow properties on process efficiency
- Describe the impact of flow properties on product quality
Information Technology and Data Security in Process Industry OperationsReal unit · SIAS
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the role of IT systems in process industry operations.
- Understand common cybersecurity threats to industrial IT systems.
- Understand the principles of data security in the process industry.
- Understand regulatory requirements related to IT and data security in the process industry.
- Understand the impact of technological developments on process industry operations and data security in the process industry.
Maintaining Quality and Control in Process ManufacturingReal unit · SIAS
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the function of process control systems in process industry manufacturing
- Identify the components of process control systems in process industry manufacturing
- Describe the role of process control systems in process industry manufacturing
- Identify documentation requirements in process manufacturing
- Describe documentation control procedures in process manufacturing
- Explain laboratory procedures and their role in quality control
- Explain laboratory procedures and their role in product integrity
- Describe the purpose of calibration in quality control
- Describe the practices of calibration in quality control
- Explain the implications of calibration in quality control
- Explain representative sampling methods in process manufacturing
- Describe common methods of analysis in process manufacturing
- Explain the role of customer feedback in assessing quality performance
- Explain the role of audits in assessing quality performance
- Explain the role of corrective actions in improving quality performance
- Explain how effective stock control can support the provision of high-performance process manufacturing
Plant Maintenance and Decommissioning in Process ManufacturingReal unit · SIAS
What you'll be able to do
- Isolate processes and systems according to safety guidelines.
- Prepare equipment for maintenance activities.
- Conduct maintenance activities according to procedures.
- Complete de-isolation activities following maintenance.
- Complete pre-start-up activities following maintenance.
- Restart operations according to established procedures.
Plant and Equipment Operations in Process ManufacturingReal unit · SIAS
What you'll be able to do
- Understand task requirements and effectively plan resources for task completion.
- Organise resources effectively for task completion.
- Recognise hazards in the workplace.
- Mitigate risks in the workplace.
- Apply health procedures in the workplace.
- Apply safety procedures in the workplace.
- Apply environmental procedures in the workplace.
- Apply emergency procedures in the workplace.
- Apply security procedures in the workplace.
- Operate equipment according to procedures.
- Monitor processes according to procedures.
- Conduct shutdown procedures according to organisational guidelines.
- Conduct handover procedures according to organisational guidelines.
- Perform quality assurance tasks effectively.
- Perform quality assurance tasks in accordance with organisational procedures.
- Take personal responsibility within the Process Industry Manufacturing Technician role.
Principles of Health, Safety and the Environment in Process Industry ManufacturingReal unit · SIAS
What you'll be able to do
- Describe health and safety regulations, standards, approved codes of practice (ACOPs) and guidance relevant to process industry manufacturing
- Explain common workplace policies, procedures and practices in relation to the application of health and safety law, regulations, Approved Codes of Practice (ACOPs), standards and guidance relevant to process industry manufacturing
- Explain own responsibilities in relation to health and safety regulations, standards and guidance within the workplace
- Describe environmental regulations, environmental hazards and hierarchy of control that can arise from within process industry manufacturing
Professional Communications and Development in the Process Manufacturing IndustryReal unit · SIAS
What you'll be able to do
- Utilise digital tools for communication.
- Utilise digital tools for information management.
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues.
- Develop professionally within the process manufacturing industry.
The Principles and Processes of Separation in Process Industry ManufacturingReal unit · SIAS
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the principles of distillation
- Describe the process of distillation
- Describe the applications of distillation in process industry manufacturing
- Describe the drying processes used in process industry manufacturing
- Explain the process of crystallisation
- Describe the application of crystallisation in process industry manufacturing
- Describe methods for separating insoluble solids from liquids
- Describe the application of methods for separating insoluble solids from liquids in process industry manufacturing
Water Utilisation and Purification in Process Industry ManufacturingReal unit · SIAS
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the methods for water purification in process industry manufacturing
- Understand how mineral content and purity levels of water affect process efficiency and suitability in manufacturing
- Understand the significance and management of water as a resource in process industry manufacturing
- Understand how steam is generated and utilised in process manufacturing
Work Effectively both Individually and as Part of a TeamReal unit · SIAS
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the use of different communication methods within the workplace
- Explain the principles of effective teamwork
- Describe how to adapt to changing work requests and priorities
- Explain the importance of self-development
- Explain the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace
Working in Accordance with Health, Safety and Environmental Best Practices in Process ManufacturingReal unit · SIAS
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the impact of health and safety regulations on process manufacturing
- Explain the impact of health and safety standards on process manufacturing
- Explain the impact of health and safety guidance on process manufacturing
- Describe methods used to manage risks in process industry manufacturing
- Describe methods used to manage hazards in process industry manufacturing
- Explain the purpose of health and safety management systems in process manufacturing
- Describe the application of health and safety management systems in process manufacturing
- Explain the principles of emergency procedures in process manufacturing
- Explain the importance of emergency procedures in process manufacturing
- Identify environmental regulations relevant to process manufacturing
- Describe environmental management systems relevant to process manufacturing
- Explain the principles of sustainability in process manufacturing
- Explain the principles of circular economy in process manufacturing
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Where these credits take you
A qualification is never a dead end here. See the jobs its credits open, the national occupational standards its units map to, and the future skills they quietly build.
- 05_Provide leadership for a biomanufacturing team
- 10_Monitor the measuring, weighing and preparation of compounds and solutions for biomanufacturing use
- 11_Monitor the preparation of culture media and solutions for biomanufacturing upstream processing
- Build, maintain and operate a continuous delivery DevOps deployment pipeline
- Carry out distilling in the spirits industry
- Carry out process water treatment in the spirits industry
- Carrying out sulphuric acid anodising operations
- Change process systems to meet requirements
Where this can lead
Process Technician
Your journey starts here, learning the fundamentals. But with curiosity, hard work, and a commitment to continuous improvement, the opportunities in Operations are vast. We're excited to see where you'll go!
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Skills it covers
What the job actually needs. These are the standards the units are built against, in the words employers and awarding bodies already use for the work itself.
How you’ll actually learn this
One-to-one, on your own real work
A qualification is usually something done to you: sit the class, sit the exam, hope it sticks. Here it’s the opposite. You learn it one-to-one with a companion, on your own real work, and you keep going until you can use it, not just recall it.
Applied to your work in any of these jobs
Learners will study applied chemical, mathematical, and physical principles relevant to process manufacturing. The unit covers balanced chemical equations, electrochemical reactions, and the structure and properties of elements, mixtures, compounds, and crystals.
- Remember
- Understand
- Apply
- Analyse
- Evaluate
- Create
Built for SIAS Level 3 Extended Diploma in Process Industry Manufacturing
16 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by SIAS.
- Applied Chemical, Mathematical and Physical Principles in Process Manufacturing
- Applying Operational Practices in Process Manufacturing
- Fault Diagnosis and Continuous Improvement Techniques in Process Industry Operations
- Fundamentals of Process Industry Manufacturing Operations
- Fundamentals of Scientific and Mathematical Principles in Process Industry Manufacturing
- Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow in Process Manufacturing
and 10 more in the full unit list below.
One to one, not one to many
No two people run this the same way
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- Your actual work Every unit is taught against a live piece of your own work, not a worked example from a textbook.
- What you already know The first conversation finds your starting point, so you skip what you can already do and spend the time on what you cannot.
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Why it sticks
Most courses stop at remembering
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- 2UnderstandThe Connector
- 1RememberThe Builder
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Why the companion is worth £70 a month
You’re not paying for the units. They’re regulated, and the same wherever you earn them. You’re paying for the one thing that decides whether you actually get there: a companion that makes them stick, on your real work.
That is one-to-one on this qualification, every day, on the work you already do, for £70 a month. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it. Billed monthly, cancel any time and billing stops.
Earned on your own work, taught to the top.
Everything you just read, learned one-to-one on the job you already do. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it.
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