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Examination Details

Duration	Five days
Skill Level Required	Basic knowledge of chemistry
Aim	This course is designed to provide delegates with an understanding of the chemistry of simple and complex hydrocarbon compounds
Brief Description	The course is intended to impart an awareness of the Basic hydrocarbon chemistry.

Course Objectives

At the end of the course delegates,

Should be able to:

Define the elements present in hydrocarbon compounds Explain ionic and covalent bonding Distinguish between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons Write organic chemical formulae and name compounds from their structure Demonstrate ability to classify hydrocarbons Understand the chemistry of petroleum Define and describe common hydrocarbon polymers Recognize the suitability of equipment and components – i.e. cable glands – and proper installation methods for electrical equipment installed in hazardous areas

Topics

Introduction Periodic table Moles Chemical equations Structure and bonding Simple and complex molecules Compounds Chemical formulae Petroleum chemistry Separation and reaction Ploymerisation

Method of Assessment

Course Assessment(Via OCS examination) Continuous Assessment Theory Test Practical Test

Type of Certificate

OCS Attendance/achievement OCS Satisfactorily Completed OCS Certificate of Achievement

NB:

If the method of assessment is limited to self-assessment, an OCS certificate of attendance will be issued. Where a delegate fails to meet the formal assessment criteria, an attendance certificate will be awarded and the case discussed with the client.