Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is Qatarization?
  • Support for Qatarization
  • Philosophy
  • Q-Chem Objective
  • The Commitment
  • What does Q-Chem Offer?
  • Definition
    • ATOF - Australian Training Qualifications Framework
    • CNA-Q - College of the North Atlantic Qatar
    • Coach - is one who's knowledge and understanding of process as well as the variety of styles, skills and techniques that enables the trainee/developee to learn and develop. Coaches in QChem are representatives from the Training & Development section of HR Department.
    • CPP - Clerical Preparatory Program - This is a competency-based program that is conducted through classroom and practical on-site training in areas of specialization such as: process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation. This program is administered by QP and the classroom based training is conducted by CNA-Q.
    • CTI - Corporate Training Institute is a department under the Administration Directorate of Qatar Petroleum (QP), which provides training services to Qatar Petroleum and all its affiliated companies.
    • Developee - A Qatari who has been placed on a development program within Q-Chem, as a developee he / she may or may not be a post holder. A developee is an employee who is on a development program within Q-Chem or may be attending full time / part time further education at a recognised institution.
    • Employee - A person who is hired to provide services to a company on a regular basis, the persons referred to as Q-Chem direct hire, QP and CP-Chem secondee.
    • FPP - Fire Preparatory Program - Security Preparatory Program - This is a competency-based program that is conducted through classroom and practical on-site training in areas of specialization such as: process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation. This program is administered by QP and the classroom based training is also conducted by QP
    • Mentor - is an experienced person who acts as a trusted counselor, role model, and guide to a less experienced person or a newcomer into the organization. As an expert in a particular field, a mentor guides someone at a lower level on professional advancement. Mentor can be an experienced operator, technician, supervisor, engineer or superintendent from any departments.
    • OJT - On the Job Co-ordinator
    • QU - Qatar University
    • QP - Qatar Petroleum
    • Post Holder - An employee who holds a current permanent approved position in the organisation as indicated on the organisational chart.
    • SSP - Security Preparatory Program - This is a competency-based program that is conducted through classroom and practical on-site training in areas of specialization such as: process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation. This program is administered by QP and the classroom based training is also conducted by QP.
    • SRO - Skills Recognition Officer
    • Students - Those that are studying full time at a recognized institution, where they have signed a study contract with Q-Chem.
    • Study Support Allowance - A cash allowances payable in two instalments to cover books, stationery and catering expenses during the academic year for Qatari Nationals.
    • Target Position - The position a developee or trainee is being developed towards, in order for them to carry out the duties as required by the job.
    • TMP - Tailor Made Program - This is a competency-based program that is conducted through classroom and practical on-site training in areas of specialization such as: process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation. This program is administered by QP and the classroom based training is conducted by CNA-Q.
    • Trainees - A person that has been initially hired by QP from secondary school to attend one of the QP programs (TPP, SPP, CPP, TMP), and until he / she meets Q-Chem.'s requirements for hiring will he / she be placed on a development program where a development / progression plan will be compiled.
    • TPP - Technician Preparatory Program - This is a four-year competency-based program that is conducted through classroom and practical on-site training in areas of specialization such as: process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation. This program is administered by QP and the classroom based training is conducted by CNA-Q
    • TPO - Training Program Outline of TAFE
    • TAFE - Technical and Further Education (TAFE) certification in accordance with Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) standard.
    • WPL - Work Place Learning -that enables trainees/developees to learn directly from the work they do at the job.
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