Rallou

Chemical Engineer

Ceres Power

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• Case Study »
  • Rallou works at Ceres Power, and gives us an insight into what it is like in the workplace and working for this particular company, as well as being a member of the team.
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• Routes »

  University

  • Suitable degrees or postgraduate qualifications include: chemical engineering, process engineering, biochemical engineering.
  • You may be able to do a postgraduate conversion course if  you have a degree in a related area like engineering, chemistry or polymer science.
  • Some universities offer a foundation year for people without qualifications in maths and science, which allows them to move onto the degree course afterwards.
  • A postgraduate master’s qualification like an MEng can be studied at university. This course includes independent research and gives you a greater knowledge and understanding of chemical engineering science. It could also prepare you for further postgraduate study like a PhD.

  Apprenticeship

  • You may be able to do a science industry process engineer degree apprenticeship.
  
  Work

  • You could start as a chemical engineering technician and do training on the job to qualify as an engineer.
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  University

  • 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths and science
  • 2 or 3 A levels, or equivalent, including chemistry a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study

  Apprenticeship

  • 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship
• Skills and Knowledge »
  • Maths knowledge
  • Knowledge of engineering science and technology
  • Knowledge of chemistry including the safe use and disposal of chemicals
  • Design skills and knowledge
  • Knowledge of physics
  • Analytical thinking skills
  • Science skills
  • To be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • To be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

• 10 reasons why »
  1. Test new ways to develop products in the lab
  2. Work out the safest and most cost-effective production methods
  3. Develop from pilot stages of a product to large-scale industrial processing
  4. Develop methods to deal with by-products and waste materials in a safe way
  5. Work as a member of a team
  6. Develop professional relationships, where ideas are shared and supported
  7. Hard-working but rewarding nature of work
  8. Risk factor involved in making processes work
  9. Impact the world and make a difference
  10. Learning on the job and developing skills

• Other roles that may interest you »
  • Lecturing
  • Design Manager
  • Process Engineering
  • Consultancy
  • Biochemical Engineering
  • Operations Manager

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