The Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE) "Chemical Technologist" is now divided into two levels:

1. chemical and pharmaceutical technician with Federal Diploma of Higher Education (FPE)

2. chemical and pharmaceutical production manager with Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education (Achtung: English as a chemical technologist (AFPE))

After completing basic training as a chemical and pharmaceutical technologist with a Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training, ambitious professionals have had the opportunity since 2021 to complete the Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Technology in three semesters. Since 2022, there has been the option of completing the Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE) for chemical and pharmaceutical production managers with a federal diploma.

Chemical and pharmaceutical technicians are managers in the operational area of a company in the chemical-pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. They are responsible for the organization, execution and evaluation of work in the areas of production, work preparation and maintenance, as specified by the production manager. In the absence of the production manager, they ensure that he or she is available as an organizational deputy.

Chemical and pharmaceutical production managers lead teams in chemical, pharmaceutical and biotechnological companies. As the link between plant management and production, they are responsible for the efficient, safe, environmentally friendly and cost-conscious implementation of orders. They are also responsible for the continuous development and quality assurance of their company. They adapt the existing methods and tools to changing requirements and keep up to date with developments and innovations in the industry. They systematically analyze and improve the processes and control loops in their department or company.

You can obtain more detailed information on the courses for chemical and pharmaceutical technicians (FPE) and chemical and pharmaceutical production managers (AFPE) by ordering free course information (objectives, target groups, topics, prerequisites, start dates, costs, etc.) from the providers listed here.