chemicals hydrocarbons refining
About this sector
The chemical, hydrocarbons and refining industry sources raw materials from the mineral/hydrocarbons exploration and mineral mining sectors. Its products are distributed to downstream processing plants as well as to the utilities industry, other manufacturing, and food and beverage sectors. Some sectors start with raw materials such as: common salt, sulphur or starch to produce their products.

MSA’s role in this sector
MSA has responsibility for the development, implementation and continuous improvement of chemical, hydrocarbons and refining qualifications. These qualifications are highly flexible qualifications that support the development of a wide range of technical skills.

More about the chemical, hydrocarbons and refining industry

How you can be involved
MSA welcomes involvement from anyone with an interest in these areas. Input and feedback is important to ensure products meet industry needs.

Interested stakeholders can participate in a number of ways. These include:
  • joining a project reference group
  • providing information as a subject expert
  • reviewing draft materials
  • providing feedback
  • simply wishing to be kept informed
  • suggestions for areas of further development



  • Projects for chemicals hydrocarbons refining
    In development/draft   In development/draft
    Final documents   Final documents
    Endorsed/completed   Endorsed/completed
    In development/draft    Process Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Work
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