The ICTQual AB Level 6 International Diploma in Refinery Operations is a comprehensive three-year programme designed to equip learners with advanced knowledge, practical skills, and professional expertise in refinery operations and the broader petroleum industry. Spanning 360 credits, this diploma provides a structured pathway for both freshers entering the sector and experienced professionals seeking to enhance their technical proficiency and career progression.
Learners will explore a wide range of refinery operations, including crude processing, distillation techniques, petrochemical production, catalyst management, and process optimisation. The curriculum combines theoretical learning with practical applications, fostering problem-solving, analytical thinking, and operational decision-making skills crucial for managing modern refinery processes.
This programme delivers significant professional value by preparing learners for key roles in refinery management, process engineering, quality control, and production supervision. With global demand for skilled refinery operators and technical specialists increasing, learners gain an internationally recognised qualification that strengthens their employability and positions them for long-term career advancement.
Key benefits of the programme include developing expertise in process safety, energy efficiency, plant operations, and maintenance strategies, mastering industry-standard operational tools, and understanding regulatory compliance and environmental management in refinery settings. The learner-focused design ensures flexibility, allowing learners to balance practical training, assignments, and project work while gaining hands-on experience.
By completing the ICTQual AB Level 6 International Diploma in Refinery Operations, learners acquire the technical competence, strategic insight, and professional skills needed to excel in the dynamic petroleum refining industry. Graduates are fully prepared to take on operational and managerial roles, contribute to process optimisation, and drive innovation in refinery operations across international markets.
Level 6 International Diploma in Refinery Operations
Entry Requirements
To enrol in ICTQual AB Level 6 International Diploma in Refinery Operations, learner must meet the following entry requirements:
- Age Requirement: Learners must be at least 18 years old at the time of registration.
- Educational Background:A Level 5 qualification or equivalent in chemical engineering, petroleum engineering, refinery technology, or a related field is recommended.Learners with a Level 4 qualification combined with relevant industrial experience may also be considered.
- Professional Experience: While freshers can enrol, learners with 1–3 years of experience in refinery operations, process engineering, or the petroleum sector are particularly well-positioned to benefit from practical components of the programme.
- English Proficiency: Since the programme is delivered in English, learners must demonstrate proficiency in English through an internationally recognised qualification (e.g., IELTS 6.0 or equivalent) or evidence of prior study/work in an English-speaking environment.
- Additional Requirement: Commitment to the three-year programme and the ability to manage both independent and guided learning effectively.
Study Units
Year 1 – Foundation in Refinery Operations
- Principles of Chemical Engineering
- Introduction to Petroleum Refining
- Crude Oil Properties and Analysis
- Refinery Process Units Overview
- Distillation Principles and Applications
- Heat and Mass Transfer in Refining
- Introduction to Catalysts and Chemical Reactions
- Process Instrumentation and Control Basics
- Health, Safety, and Environmental Awareness
- Industrial Laboratory Techniques
- Technical Report Writing
- Introduction to Process Simulation Software
Year 2 – Intermediate Refinery Operations
- Advanced Distillation and Separation Techniques
- Hydrocracking and Hydrotreating Processes
- Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Operations
- Process Control and Automation in Refineries
- Energy Management and Efficiency in Refining
- Reactor Design and Optimisation
- Process Safety Management
- Refinery Production Planning
- Quality Control and Assurance in Refining
- Environmental Management and Sustainability
- Petroleum Product Blending Techniques
- Data Analysis and Technical Communication
Year 3 – Advanced Refinery Operations
- Advanced Process Optimisation and Troubleshooting
- Refinery Project Management
- Catalysts and Reaction Kinetics in Depth
- Advanced Process Simulation and Modelling
- Corrosion and Maintenance in Refineries
- Energy Transition and Cleaner Refining Technologies
- Risk Assessment and Hazard Analysis
- Advanced Laboratory Techniques and Process Testing
- Supply Chain and Logistics in Refining
- Capstone Project in Refinery Operations
- Professional Development and Leadership in Energy
- Strategic Decision-Making in Refinery Management
Certification Route
Route for Candidates with No Experience
This route is ideal for learners who are new to the Refinery Operations and do not have prior work experience. The process is as follows:
- Admission: Learners enrol in the programme at an ICTQual AB Approved Training Centre.Entry requirements, including minimum age, educational background, and language proficiency, must be met.
- Training: Learners complete structured training covering all core and specialised units.The programme includes theoretical lessons, practical exercises, laboratory work, and simulation activities.
- Assessment: Learners undertake assignments, projects, and practical assessments aligned with the programme’s learning outcomes.Assessments evaluate both technical knowledge and applied operational skills.
- Certification: Upon successful completion of all training and assessments, learners are awarded the ICTQual AB Level 6 International Diploma in Refinery Operations.
Route for Experienced and Competent Candidates
For candidates who already have relevant work experience in the Refinery Operations, the following route is available:
- Eligibility: Learners must demonstrate a minimum of 6 years of verified professional experience relevant to the diploma’s learning outcomes.
- Assessment of Competence: Experienced learners may bypass full training and undergo a competency assessment to verify their existing knowledge and skills.
- Evidence Submission: Learners provide documentation of prior work experience, including roles, responsibilities, projects, and achievements aligned with the programme’s learning outcomes.
- Knowledge and Understanding: Centres ensure learners are familiar with all learning outcomes.A skills gap assessment may identify any additional knowledge or training required.
- Certification:Upon verification of competence and experience, learners are awarded the ICTQual AB Level 6 International Diploma in Refinery Operations without completing the full training programme.
This dual-route approach ensures that learners either gain full technical expertise through structured training or demonstrate their existing competence, making the qualification accessible, flexible, and aligned with professional standards in the refinery and petroleum industry.
Contact for Registration
Phone: +92 312 5077348
info@tajinstitute.com.pk
