Chemical Engineering Technologist
OFO No: 214502
Other names for Chemical Engineering Technologist:
- Biochemical Technologist
- Bioengineering Technologist
- Catalytic Processing Technologist
- Coal Technologist
- Cosmetics Technologist
- Crude Oil Technologist
- Fluid Dynamics Technologist
- Food Processing Technologist
- Fuel Technologist
- Hydrometallurgical Technologist
- Petrochemicals Technologist
- Pharmaceutical Technologist
- Plastics Technologist
- Process Plants Design and Erection Technologis
- Refinery Process Engineer
- Soil Technologist
What is a Chemical Engineering Technologist?
A Chemical Engineering Technologist researches, analyses and makes changes to to new or existing chemical engineering technologies and systems.
They can work in industries like:
- Oil and gas
- Explosives
- Food and drink
- Pharmaceuticals
- Synthetic materials etc
What does a Chemical Engineering Technologist do?
- conducts research
- analyses data
- develops and modifies commercial-scale chemical systems
- works out chemical formula
- performs laboratory experiments
- establishes control standards
- follows safety procedures and develops new ones
- designs new chemical plant equipment
- works out budgets
- writes reports
Are you . . . ?
- interested in science and chemistry?
- safety conscious?
- good at maths?
- observant?
- detail orientated?
- a perfectionist?
- reliable?
How do I become a Chemical Engineering Technologist?
PATH 1
National Diploma in Chemical Engineering
Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Chemical Engineering
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Durban University of Technology
- Mangosutho University of Technology
- Tshwane University of Technology
- University of Johannesburg
- University of South Africa (UNISA)
- Vaal University of Technology
PATH 2
National Diploma in Chemical Engineering
Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Chemical Engineering
- 3 year workplace experience (as a registered Candidate Engineering Technologist of ECSA)
- Professional Review under ECSA
- Designation: Registration with ECSA so you may use the title Professional Engineering Technologist
- Designation: NOTE: Only those registered with ECSA may use the designation Professional Engineering Technologist.
TRAINING:
- CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
- Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
- To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education. CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions.
ENGINEERING COUNCIL of SA (ECSA)
OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Chemical Engineer or Chemical Engineering Technician
Is becoming a Chemical Engineering Technologist the right choice for me?
