EXAMINATION FOR CHEMICAL TECHNICIAN

TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS (TOS)

ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY

Topic Correspondence with

courses*
(course catalog. topic)
1. GENERAL CHEMISTRY 10. 1, 2, 3
1.1 UNITS MEASUREMENTS SCIENTIFIC METHOD 20. 1,2,5
1.1.1 Identify correct units of measurements and conversions, SI units
1.1.2 Apply Scientific Method in work tasks
1.1.3 I Know practice of work ethics, and environmental ethics
1.1.4 Apply method of scientific calculation and use of scientific notation
1.1.5 Understand concept of accuracy and precision
1.2 ELEMENTS, PERIODIC TABLE, COMPOUNDS 10. 6, 13
1.2.1 Understand the Periodic Table and periodic properties of the elements
1.2.2 Understand Atomic Structure, Ions and Chemical Bonding
1.2.3 Identify chemical reactions
1.2.4 Know basic stoichiometry
1.2.5 Be familiar with basic chemical nomenclature
1.3 SOLUTIONS MIXTURES 10. 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
1.3.1 Calculate concentrations of solutions (eg, molarity, % wt/wt, %wt/vol, 20. 5, 6
ppm)
1.3.2 Dilute to required concentration
1.3.3 Know the effect of dissolved substances on properties of solutions
1.4 ACIDS BASES pH 10. 14
1.4.1 Differentiate between acids and bases 20. 7
1.4.2 Identify commonly encountered acids and bases
1.4.3 Know how to prepare acids, bases with different pH
1.5 GASES 10. 15
1.5.1 Know applications of ideal gas law and non-ideal gas behavior
1.6 ELECTROCHEMISTRY 10. 16
1.6.1 Understand redox reactions and how voltaic cells work
2.0 LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY 20. 1, 2, 3, 4
2.1 BASIC LABORATORY OPERATIONS
2.1.1 Know and practice proper laboratory techniques: weighing, reading
volumes of liquids, cleaning glassware, etc.
2.2 PHYSICOCHEMICAL MEASUREMENTS 10. 16
2.2.1 Be able to perform and understand the principle pH, density, viscosity, 20. 5
conductivity, redox potential, melting point, etc.
2.3 QUALIFY LABORATORY EQUIPMENT APPARATUS GLASSWARE 10. 1, 2
2.3.1 Determine test method required 20. 2
2.3.2 Identify what are needed
2.3.3 Ensure proper working condition
2.3.4 Validate and Standardize
2.3.5 Know mathematical computation
2.4 SAMPLING AND SAMPLE PREPARATION 20. 2, 6
 2.4.1 Know how to get representative sample 30. 4, 5, 6
2.4.2 Prepare sample according to the method of analysis
2.5 PREPARATION OF REAGENTS AND CHEMICAL ANALYSES 20. 2, 5, 6
2.5.1 Know the properties and reactions of chemicals to be used 30. 4, 5
2.5.2 Compute for required amounts
2.5.3 Determine the appropriate methods
2.6 INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSES 30. 2, 8, 9
2.6.1 Know operating principle, procedure, and application 40. 9
2.6.1.1 Analytical Spectroscopy (especially UV-visible, colorimetry)
2.6.1.2 Chromatography
2.6.1.3 Electroanalytical methods (e.g., pH meter, conductivity)
2.6.2 Know basic equipment maintenance
2.7 WASTE MANAGEMENT 50. 8, 9
2.7.1 Demonstrate basic familiarity with relevant laws and regulations 60. 1, 2, 3, 8, 9
regarding chemical waste management
2.7.2 Segregate wastes according to disposal protocol
2.7.3 Follow procedures for appropriate disposal
2.8 SAFETY IN ALL PARTS OF THE PROCESS 50. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
2.8.1 Identify hazards, know risk control procedures 60. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
2.8.2 Follow company procedures OHS for accidents fire emergencies
2.8.3 Use required PPEs
2.8.4 Be familiar with labels, hazard symbols and safety data sheets
2.9 QUALITY CONTROL/ASSURANCE 20. 5
2.9.1 Understand importance of preparation of standard solutions 30. 1
2.9.2 Understand importance of measurements and analyses to ensure quality
of product
2.9.3 Determine if product is within specifications
* Chem Tech courses:
ChT 10: General Chemistry
ChT 20: Analytical Chemistry 1
ChT 30: Analytical Chemistry 2 (instrumentation)
ChT 40: Organic Chemistry
ChT 50: Chemical Safety
ChT 60: Chemical Waste Management