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University of Bristol 26th Feb 2013

Professional Registration

Professional Registration through Accredited Schemes


• World leading professional society

• Guardian of standards

• Knowledge network

• Body authorised to give peer

recognition of professional status

• A voice for the engineering profession

• Membership organisation

The IET is …


• Regulates the Engineering Profession in the UK.

• Licenses the Engineering Institutions.

• 36 Engineering Institutions who are licensed including:

156,000 members in 127 countries

94,000 members worldwide

The Engineering Council


What is an accredited scheme?

• It is a quality assured route to Professional Registration

• It should provide the necessary training, development and work based learning to support candidates from the point of entry onto the scheme through to the point of Professional Registration

• This training will typically span 4-6 years from entry onto the scheme for a new graduate with an exemplifying degree who is seeking CEng

• Registration categories are usually Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and Chartered Engineer (CEng)

• Schemes may include Engineering Technician (EngTech) and Information and Communications Technology Technician (ICTTech) where a formal apprenticeship is not available


Minimum scheme requirements

• A sponsor who manages the scheme at a strategic and budgetary level

• A coordinator/administrator who manages the scheme at an operational level

• Candidates who should maintain Professional Development records

• Mentors (ideally IEng/CEng) who should be trained in soft-skills & UK-SPEC and who should formally meet with candidates on a regular basis

• A scheme manual describing: – Operational aspects

– Processes to provide a structured pathway to Professional Registration

– Descriptions of the roles and responsibilities of participants


Professional Qualifications

There are currently four types − CEng

− IEng

− Eng Tech

− ICT Tech

Competence based assessment

Governed by Engineering Council

UK-SPEC: UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence


Chartered Engineer

Chartered Engineers are characterised by their ability to develop

appropriate solutions to engineering problems, using new or existing

technologies, through innovation, creativity and change.

They might develop and apply new technologies, promote advanced

designs and design methods, introduce new and more efficient

production techniques, marketing and construction concepts, pioneer new

engineering services and management methods.

Chartered Engineers are variously engaged in technical and commercial

leadership and possess effective interpersonal skills.


Defining UK-SPEC Competences

Knowledge &

Understanding

Ability to work with

technology

Professional

conduct

Communication &

team skills

Leadership

Management and

Supervision

Project, process &

resource skills

Application of

knowledge

Apply engineering

methods

A

B

D

E

C

Common Skills Engineering and Technology

Discipline Specific


CEng :

• Knowledge, Understanding & Innovation

• Understands the basic principles and theories underlying the

technology of own and peripheral fields, with breadth and depth

• Uses knowledge of fundamentals to develop new areas in own

field and interacts with peripheral fields to develop new

technologies

• Keeps abreast of new developments by others in own field,

understands their impact on own work and applies them to the

benefit of the organisation

UK-SPEC Competence A


• Application to Practice

• Using knowledge of own technology area and its underpinning

fundamentals, identifies new applications, processes or products and

innovative solutions to business and technical problems

• Carries out structured and sound research and development of new

and innovative solutions. Drafts specifications and develops concepts

• Implements solutions in an effective manner, and carries out

studies to analyse performance and evaluate effectiveness. Uses

these to develop improvements

CEng : UK-SPEC Competence B


• Leadership / Management / Supervision

• Effectively plans projects and processes, including resource and

timescale. Carries out risk assessments and negotiates contracts

• Acquires and controls resources, including effort and budget,

to achieve timely and cost effective completion within quality targets

• Directs the work of subordinates and contractors, and ensures they

extend their technical skills to benefit business and technical needs

• Develops and implements best practice. Improves quality, cost

effectiveness and stakeholder benefits

CEng : UK-SPEC Competence C


• Interpersonal Skills

• Proficient in communicating about own work in English, both

written and oral, at a level suitable for the intended audience

• Presents and discusses proposals with colleagues, clients and

suppliers, with authority and conviction. Uses feedback to improve

• Team leader who can attract, select and motivate others. Identifies

and agrees collective goals. Resolves conflicts and takes

responsibility for productive working relationships

CEng : UK-SPEC Competence D


• Professional Conduct

• Good knowledge of regulations and codes of practice

in own field. Applies them and ensures compliance by others

• Acceptable standard of professional conduct

• Knows and applies the requirements of health and safety

in own work and in the work of those with a professional

connection. Identifies and carries out risk assessments

• Ensures that, wherever possible, the work contributes

positively to the environmental, financial and social needs

of the community. Carries out risk and impact analysis

• Carries out own planned and documented CPD, and assists

and empowers subordinates to develop their own CPD

CEng : UK-SPEC Competence E


What is Competence?

The combination of knowledge, skills and attitude to perform to a given level

Knowledge & Understanding underpins competence


Competence and UK&U

CEng: accredited Masters level degree

IEng: accredited Bachelor level degree

EngTech: accredited Diploma level

If the candidate does not hold the exemplifying

qualification, other evidence of UK&U may be requested

ICTTech: SFIA Level 3 & future

approval/accreditation

Competence Underpinning

Knowledge and

Understanding


Initial Professional Development:

Gather your Evidence

A

B

D

C

E

Undertake activity

Produce record

Identify

competence

Note in records Self assess


Possible Evidence

Evidence is proof of your work, such as:

Business projects/plans

Proposals, reviews

Presentations

Designs

Internal memos, emails

Letters, reports, minutes of meetings

Employer assessments/testaments


Prior to Application 1

Work with

Mentor / PRA

Collect Evidence

Personal

Development

Establish Contacts


Prior to Application 2

Write Application

Self Assessment against UK-Spec

Development Action Plan

References

Review with PRA Submit


The Application Form: CEng & IEng

Request relevant information

The right information

At the right time


The 4 Stage Process Model: IEng and CEng

Understanding the Process

Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4

Either refer

to Stage 2 -

for review of

Evidence -

Or Stage 3

If all OK,

move to

Stage 3

If all OK,

move to

Stage 4

If OK,

Register -

Declines

may speak

to IPRA

Staff check

application

completeness

& review for

additional

evidence

Peer

Review

of

written

application

& additional

evidence

Peer

PRI –

face-to-face

interview

by panel

Peer

Decision by

Registrar

on outcome

of entire

process

Prima Facie or

strong application


Professional Review Interview:

What should I expect?

• Mandatory for IEng and CEng

• Lasts around 45 – 60 minutes

• Conducted by 2 interviewers

• Is based on your application form

Remember, the interview is:

• A demonstration of competence

• Testing verbal communication

• NOT a technical examination


After the Interview: Application Outcome

Decline

Accept

Appeal

Process

Re-

apply


Questions?

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