Historical background of vocational training.

Chemical Engineering in England came at the end of last century, when they began to envision the need for a technician who, knowing the physical-chemical principles, were strongly oriented industrial economy.

In Venezuela the first courses in chemical engineering were established at the Central University of Venezuela in 1947, creating the School of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering in 1962.

Glossary of Terms.

Economy: Science that deals with the most effective methods to meet the material needs of individuals in society to allocate limited resources.

Industry: Is the set of processes and activities that aim to transform raw materials into finished products, in bulk.