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Institution of Mechanical Engineers
www.imeche.org.uk
Routes to Membership
IMechE Hong Kong Branch 5 November 2005
www.imeche.org.uk
Introduction
Dr C W Tso CEng,IMechE, FHKIE, RPE
Chairman of Membership Sub-Committee Hong Kong Branch
www.imeche.org.uk
IMechE London ¾ IMechE is a registered charity ¾ Founded in 1847 to promote mechanical engineering ¾ Promotes the registration of Professional Engineers either Incorporated or Chartered status ¾ A force for change ¾ A voice for the profession ¾ 75,000 members worldwide, 43,000 Registrants www.imeche.org.uk
www.imeche.org.uk
www.imeche.org.uk
IMechE Hong Kong Branch www.imechehk.org.hk Office:
5/F HKPC Building, 78 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon
Telephone: Fax:
2194 5765 2894 9885
Email:
[email protected]
www.imeche.org.uk
Membership Classes ¾
Non Corporate ¾ ¾
¾
Corporate ¾ ¾
¾
Affiliate Associate Member Member Fellow
Others ¾ ¾
Honorary Fellow Companion www.imeche.org.uk
IMechE Membership Fellows Members Companions Associates Affiliates
6151 38159 20 17541 13942
Statistics as at 27 October 2005 www.imeche.org.uk
IMechE Hong Kong Membership Fellows Members
87 1184
Associates Affiliates
470 180
Statistics as at 27 October 2005 www.imeche.org.uk
Benefits of becoming Registered with the ECUK ¾
Recognition of professional competence worldwide
¾
Lifelong professional development
¾
Increased employment opportunities
¾
CEng or IEng designation allows you to deal on an equal footing with other professionals
¾
Higher earning potential www.imeche.org.uk
Membership Classes and Post Nominals Fellow
CEng FIMechE IEng FIMechE
Member
CEng MIMechE IEng MIMechE
Associate
AMIMechE REMEMBER:
Affiliate
IMechE is there to help YOU at every stage of your career.
www.imeche.org.uk
Qualifications & Requirements presented by
Eur Ing W K Chow CEng FIMechE RPE FHKIE FASME Sen MCMES
Member of Membership Sub-Committee Hong Kong Branch Professional Interviewer www.imeche.org.uk
Qualifications & Requirements
These are prerequisites for Corporate Membership Applications:
www.imeche.org.uk
UK SPEC Components ¾ Academic Requirements ¾ Professional Development Requirements Please also note: ¾ Degree Accreditation ¾ UK-SPEC UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence & IMechE
www.imeche.org.uk
Exemplifying Requirements for CEng Requirements: ¾ Accredited BEng(Hons) degree [in Mech. Eng.]
Plus - Approved MSc degree Or - A period of Further Learning
Or ¾ Accredited 4-year MEng degree ¾
Overseas qualifications of an acceptable standard and profile
www.imeche.org.uk
Exemplifying Requirements for IEng Requirements: ¾ Accredited BEng(Hons) degree Or ¾ A relevant IEng accredited degree or equivalent qualification Or ¾ A suitable HND/HNC plus further learning to degree level Or ¾ Overseas qualifications of an acceptable standard and profile
www.imeche.org.uk
Registration & Membership All applications for Registration and Membership are treated in exactly the same manner i.e. • Must meet the academic requirements • Must meet professional development requirements
www.imeche.org.uk
Professional Development ¾ Initial Professional Development For young engineers leading up to application for Corporate Membership ¾ Continuing Professional Development For Corporate Members to maintain their competency www.imeche.org.uk
Initial Professional Development Judged on Competency Standards identified in UKSPEC ¾ Competence, Capability and Commitment ¾ Ideally, they should follow IMechE Monitored Professional Development Scheme (MPDS) ¾ Details of the MPDS at http://www.imeche.org.uk/mpds www.imeche.org.uk
Initial Professional Development PERIOD and CONTENTS ¾ CEng requires normally 4 years of Professional Development ¾ IEng requires 3 years Professional Development ¾
Recommended Guidance by a MENTOR (Who should be a Corporate Member of IMechE)
¾ Experience created solely must be “real life” and not artificially for the purpose of meeting IMechE requirements www.imeche.org.uk
Initial Professional Development PERIOD and CONTENTS (cont’d) ¾ Responsibility lies with the applicant, and not with the organization ¾ IMechE expects each individual engineer will have a DIFFERENT competence profile ¾ As example, a Research Engineer will have a different profile to that of a Manager in the Manufacturing Industry
www.imeche.org.uk
Initial Professional Development Process
¾ Determine which competences have been attained and how these meet the requirements of the UK SPEC
¾ Determine which competences are needed for a particular target
¾ Mentor-Assessed during MPDS to show level of achievement for each competency www.imeche.org.uk
Initial Professional Development Development Action Plan ¾ Set Targets ¾ Review & Measure Achievements
www.imeche.org.uk
Continuing Professional Development (For Corporate Members)
• Further qualifications such as MBAs, diploma in engineering management, • Technical & business courses • Workshops • Seminars, Conferences & Lectures • Submission of /to Technical articles/journals
• Distance/open learning • Updating in own and other fields of work • IMechE interviewer or industrial advisor • MPDS Mentoring • Language studies • Government activities • Community and Charity work
www.imeche.org.uk
Degree Accreditation ¾ IMechE is licensed by the ECUK to Accredit University Degree programs for both IEng and CEng ¾ If degree not listed, seek clearance from Membership Department ¾ You need to provide ¾
¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾
Name of University Degree Title Degree Discipline Level of Award Mode of Study (full time / part time / sandwich) Starting and Graduation dates
¾ Full list of accredited degrees on ECUK website www.engc.org.uk ¾ List of IMechE accredited degrees at www.imeche.org.uk
www.imeche.org.uk
UK-SPEC & IMechE (UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence) Published by Engineering Council in December 2003 and implementation from March 2004 Sets Standard for COMPETENCE, CAPABILITIES & COMMITMENT ¾ Underpinning Knowledge and Understanding ¾ Professional Development and Experience
www.imeche.org.uk
UK-SPEC & IMechE Academic Qualifications
¾ CEng 9 BEng(Hons) + MSc 9 BEng(Hons) + Further Learning to Masters Level 9 MEng 9 Overseas Qualification of acceptable standard and profile ¾ IEng 9 BEng(Hons) 9 Relevant IEng degree or equivalent qualification 9 HND/HNC + further learning to degree level 9 Overseas Qualification of acceptable standard and profile
www.imeche.org.uk
UK-SPEC & IMechE Further Learning Contents 9Engineering & Science deepening 9Technical broadening 9Non-technical broadening No quantitative values attached Individual Assessment www.imeche.org.uk
Translation from SARTOR to UK-SPEC Academic qualifications, recognized by the Engineering Council at the time they were gained, will continue to be acceptable under UK-SPEC All non-standard routes(i.e. Mature Candidate Scheme, Career Appraisal Route, Individual Case Procedure, Cognate Degrees and Senior Route) subsumed into Technical Report www.imeche.org.uk
Non-standard routes Before UK-Spec Candidates without Exemplifying Academic Qualifications could seek CEng or IEng by: 1.
Mature Candidate Route
2.
Career Appraisal Route
3.
Individual Case Procedure
4.
Cognate Degrees
5.
Senior Route www.imeche.org.uk
Assessment Process Now For Individuals without exemplifying qualifications: Follow Further Learning Take further Qualifications or Take EC(UK) examinations or Approved assessed work-based learning (IMechE) Or Apply for Technical Report submission or Or Any combination of the above www.imeche.org.uk
Technical Report •
Career history must show they have sufficient Mech Eng experience to submit a report
•
It must show a depth of MechEng knowledge to meet UK-SPEC competences
•
It must be Technical (to Masters’ level for CEng) - A pure management type report is not acceptable
•
Peer assessment by two trained Assessors consists of: – Applicants career history – Appraisal interview based on the report
•
Professional review if report is acceptable
•
NOTE: in all cases (CEng & IEng) a MENTOR is appointed www.imeche.org.uk
Technical Report (IEng)
•
Approx 6-7K words
•
FDg/HND/HNC + 4-5 yrs experience
•
No relevant qualifications + 10 yrs experience at the appropriate level
•
Transfer from CEng 2/3 yrs using IEng competences
www.imeche.org.uk
Technical Report (CEng) •
Approx 8 – 10K words
•
FDg/HND/HNC + 10 years experience
•
BEng(Hons) non accredited + 5-6 yrs exp
•
Non Mech Hons degree (Scientific) + 8 yrs appropriate exp
•
No relevant quals + 15 yrs at an appropriate level
•
Transfer from IEng 2/3 yrs using CEng competences www.imeche.org.uk
Technical Report Process •
Submit qualifications and career outline
•
AAC review and invite TR, scope defined and Mentor appointed
•
Submit synopsis of TR
•
Synopsis approved with guidance given if necessary
•
TR prepared (essential Mentor involvement)
•
Submit TR + qualifications + career appraisal
•
TR reviewed by assessors
•
Interview on TR
•
Professional review
•
PR interview
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Application, Submission & Reports presented by
Dr Arthur Wong CEng, FIMechE, HKIE, RPE
Professional Interviewer Committee Member, Hong Kong Branch
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Application Process (UK-SPEC)
Application
Academic Qualifications
Professional Development & Professional Competencies
Professional Interview
Corporate Membership & Professional Status
www.imeche.org.uk
Flowchart to Corporate Membership (UK-SPEC)
Academic Study
Professional Training
Application
Academic Qualifications Assessed
Yes
Exemplifying Qualifications
No
Approve
Professional Review
Academic Assessment Committee
Applicant Choice
Further Learning Options
Professional Review Interview
Yes
No
Recommendations
Defer with Recommendations
Not Approved
Professional Review Committee
Approve Corporate Membership & Professional Status
Academic Study Technical Report Recommendations
Yes
Technical Report Interview
No
Reject
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Corporate Application Process Documentation required ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾
currently 4 - 6 months processing time application form Training report (to be replaced for IPD) Professional Review Report Development Action Plan/Evidence of Continuing Professional Development ¾ application fee appropriate to class applied for
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The Application Form
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The Application Form
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Sponsorship ¾ IPD mentor ideally as main sponsor ¾ Normally should be Chartered Engineers acquainted with applicant and does not have to be an IMechE member ¾ Any registrant with the ECUK can sponsor plans ¾ Both sponsors are required to be ECUK registrants or FEANI or Washington Accord qualified engineers. ¾ Sponsors are required to complete the ‘Sponsors’ form which details the applicant’s competency. ¾ Branches and Membership will help
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Member to Fellow ¾ Simple application form + submission of comprehensive CV. ¾ Sponsors are not required to complete the ‘sponsor’ form ¾ CV + evidence of CPD submitted to Industrial Advisor - possible recommendations are: ¾interview (insufficient evidence provided) ¾election to Fellow ¾not recommended ¾ Professional Review Committee www.imeche.org.uk
Alternative Routes Mutual Recognition Agreements ¾ Are in place with HKIE (Hong Kong), IEAust (Australia) and IEI (Ireland) ¾ Standard application form but no interview required if sufficient evidence provided Existing CEngs or IEngs ¾ Standard application form but no interview required if sufficient evidence provided ¾ Sponsors are not required to complete the sponsor form
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Professional Review Report ¾A critical part of the application and should identify where the candidate has achieved the UK SPEC competencies i.e. A2, B3 etc. ¾Presentation and Communication skills are assessed ¾Will form the framework for questions during the Professional Review Interview www.imeche.org.uk
Professional Review Report Contents ¾ Introduction ¾ Summarizing professional experience and career development to date ¾ Supplement information in the application form
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Professional Review Report Contents ¾ Details ¾A critique of the breadth and depth of applicant’s initial professional development, experience and the extent of professional responsibility ¾Identify and demonstrate how each of the competences have been developed www.imeche.org.uk
Professional Review Report Contents ¾ Details ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾
Organization Chart Environmental Awareness Occupation Health and Safety Continuing Professional Development
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Professional Review Report Alternative ¾ Select one or two projects which were enjoyable or provided the greatest challenge during recent years ¾ Highlight clearly which and how each of the competences were satisfied throughout the lifecycle of the project ¾ Write logically, clearly and simply www.imeche.org.uk
Professional Review Report Development Action Plan ¾Sets out how the applicant intends to maintain and enhance engineering competence through personal development ¾Should include short, medium and long term goals and how these are likely to be achieved www.imeche.org.uk
Professional Review Report Format of the Report ¾ Be written in first person singular ¾ Be between 2000 – 2500 words in length and typed in double line spacing, single-sided ¾ Identify where UK SPEC competences have been achieved ¾ Not use acronyms, jargon or abbreviations ¾ Be signed by a mentor, as main sponsor, or by senior-in-charge www.imeche.org.uk
The Interview presented by
Ir C Y Fong CEng, FIMechE, FHKIE, RPE
Professional Interviewer Hong Kong Branch
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The Contents ¾ Objective ¾ Proforma ¾ Basis ¾ Interview Skills ¾ What we are Assessing ¾ Common Remarks for Unsuccessful Cases www.imeche.org.uk
The Interview Interviewers assess the Professional Review Report before the interview takes place The objective ¾ An assessment of the applicant’s suitability as a Qualified Engineer (Chartered Engineer or Incorporated Engineer) The Interviewers ¾ A structured meeting with two interviewers (Senior IMechE members) ¾ At least one interviewer should be of a similar registration standard sought by the applicant The Meeting ¾ Last for approximately 45 minutes www.imeche.org.uk
Pro-Forma for the Interview ¾ Introduction ¾ Competence in Engineering ¾ Professional Conduct and Commitment ¾ Development Action Plan ¾ Closure
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Basis of the Interview ¾ Competence Based Interview ¾Assessing the applicant’s engineering experience ¾ UK SPEC ¾UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence
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Chartered Engineer (CEng) ¾ Use a combination of general and specific mechanical engineering knowledge and understanding to optimise the application of existing and emerging technology ¾ Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to the analysis and solution of engineering problems. ¾ Provide technical and commercial leadership
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Incorporated Engineer (IEng) ¾ Use a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge and understanding to apply existing and emerging technology ¾ Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to design, develop, manufacture, construct, commission, operate and maintain engineering products, processes, systems and services ¾ Provide technical and commercial management
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IEng & CEng In addition, Incorporated and Chartered Engineers must demonstrate ¾Effective interpersonal skills ¾A personal commitment to professional standards, recognising obligations to society, the profession and the environment
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Interview Skills ¾ Confidence ¾ Competence ¾ Preparation ¾ Presentation ¾ Ease
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Competence and Commitment Competence A – Knowledge and Understanding B – Application to Practice C – Leadership and Management D – Interpersonal Skills Commitment E – Professional Conduct www.imeche.org.uk
Competence Requirements – Evidence (Examples) Information Provided ¾ The Professional Review Report ¾ The Training Record Book ¾ Presentation at the Interview Evidence ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾
Drawing / Design Studies Data Sets / Calculations Project Plans / Photographs Computer Programme / Project Reports etc. www.imeche.org.uk
What we are assessing? - CEng A - Knowledge and Understanding ¾ Maintains a sound theoretical approach in enabling the introduction and exploitation of new and advancing technology and other relevant developments ¾ Engages in creative and innovative development of mechanical engineering technology and continuous improvement systems B - Practical Application ¾ Identifies potential projects and opportunities ¾ Conduct appropriate research ¾ Undertakes design and development of mechanical engineering solutions ¾ Implements design solutions and evaluates their effectiveness
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What we are assessing? - CEng C - Technical and Commercial Leadership ¾ Plans for effective project implementation ¾ Plans, budgets, organises, directs and controls tasks, people and resources ¾ Leads teams and develops staff to meet changing technical and managerial needs ¾ Brings about continuous improvement through quality management D - Interpersonal Skills ¾ Communicates in English with others at all levels ¾ Presents and discusses proposals ¾ Demonstrates personal and social skills
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What we are assessing? - CEng E - Professional Conduct ¾ Complies with relevant codes of conduct ¾ Manages and applies safe systems of work ¾ Undertake engineering activities in a way that contributes to sustainable development ¾ Carries out CPD necessary to maintain and enhance competence in own area of practice, including a personal Development Action Plan ¾ Demonstrates involvement with the IMechE, other professional engineering institutions, schools, colleges or other local community activities
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What we are assessing? - IEng A - Knowledge and Understanding ¾ Maintains and extends a sound theoretical approach to the application of technology in mechanical engineering practice ¾ Uses a sound evidence-based approach to problem solving and contributes to continuous improvement B – Practical Application ¾ Identifies, reviews and selects techniques, procedures and methods to undertake mechanical engineering tasks ¾ Contributes to design and development of mechanical engineering solutions ¾ Implements design solutions and contributes to their evaluation
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What we are assessing? - IEng C – Technical and Commercial Management ¾ Plans for effective project implementation ¾ Manages the planning, budgeting and organisation of tasks, people and resources ¾ Manages teams and develops staff to meet changing technical and managerial needs ¾ Manages continuous quality improvement D - Interpersonal Skills ¾ Communicates in English with others at all levels ¾ Presents and discusses proposals ¾ Demonstrates personal and social skills
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What we are assessing? - IEng E - Professional Conduct ¾ Complies with relevant codes of conduct ¾ Manages and applies safe systems of work ¾ Undertakes engineering activities in a way that contributes to sustainable development ¾ Carries out CPD necessary to maintain and enhance competence in own area of practice, including a personal Development Action Plan ¾ Demonstrates involvement with the IMechE, other professional engineering institutions, schools, colleges or other local community activities
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Common Remarks – Unsuccessful Cases Not able to ¾ Applying original thought (A&B) ¾ Having sound theoretical knowledge (A&B) ¾ Having satisfactorily managerial responsibility (C) ¾ Integrating well with other professionals and understanding their roles (C) www.imeche.org.uk
Common Remarks – Unsuccessful Cases Not able to ¾ Achieving the adequate level of professional responsibility in Engineering (C) ¾ Having the adequate presentation skills (D) ¾ Having satisfactorily understood the importance of health and safety in relation to risk appreciation (E) ¾ Having a full appreciation of the role of the engineer in society(E)
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Recommendation ¾Elect to Corporate Membership and application for Professional Registration ¾Defer ¾Reject
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Statistics Hong Kong Year 2004: Interviews conducted
51
Pass rate
69%
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Matching Process & Round Up presented by Dr C W Tso CEng, FIMechE, FHKIE,RPE
Chairman of Membership Subcommittee Hong Kong Branch
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Matching Process Career to Date ¾ Names of employer ¾ position held ¾ dates and brief outline of responsibilities ¾ in chronological order
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Matching Process Professional Experience ¾ Overview of present appointment ¾ Brief outline of your organization ¾ Detail your personal responsibilities
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Matching Process Industry Classification ¾Specify your current areas of engineering activities ¾3 areas only
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Matching Process Industry Classification
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Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Thank You
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Routes to Membership
IMechE Hong Kong Branch 5 November 2005
www.imeche.org.uk
Introduction
Dr C W Tso CEng,IMechE, FHKIE, RPE
Chairman of Membership Sub-Committee Hong Kong Branch
www.imeche.org.uk
IMechE London ¾ IMechE is a registered charity ¾ Founded in 1847 to promote mechanical engineering ¾ Promotes the registration of Professional Engineers either Incorporated or Chartered status ¾ A force for change ¾ A voice for the profession ¾ 75,000 members worldwide, 43,000 Registrants www.imeche.org.uk
www.imeche.org.uk
www.imeche.org.uk
IMechE Hong Kong Branch www.imechehk.org.hk Office:
5/F HKPC Building, 78 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon
Telephone: Fax:
2194 5765 2894 9885
Email:
[email protected]
www.imeche.org.uk
Membership Classes ¾
Non Corporate ¾ ¾
¾
Corporate ¾ ¾
¾
Affiliate Associate Member Member Fellow
Others ¾ ¾
Honorary Fellow Companion www.imeche.org.uk
IMechE Membership Fellows Members Companions Associates Affiliates
6151 38159 20 17541 13942
Statistics as at 27 October 2005 www.imeche.org.uk
IMechE Hong Kong Membership Fellows Members
87 1184
Associates Affiliates
470 180
Statistics as at 27 October 2005 www.imeche.org.uk
Benefits of becoming Registered with the ECUK ¾
Recognition of professional competence worldwide
¾
Lifelong professional development
¾
Increased employment opportunities
¾
CEng or IEng designation allows you to deal on an equal footing with other professionals
¾
Higher earning potential www.imeche.org.uk
Membership Classes and Post Nominals Fellow
CEng FIMechE IEng FIMechE
Member
CEng MIMechE IEng MIMechE
Associate
AMIMechE REMEMBER:
Affiliate
IMechE is there to help YOU at every stage of your career.
www.imeche.org.uk
Qualifications & Requirements presented by
Eur Ing W K Chow CEng FIMechE RPE FHKIE FASME Sen MCMES
Member of Membership Sub-Committee Hong Kong Branch Professional Interviewer www.imeche.org.uk
Qualifications & Requirements
These are prerequisites for Corporate Membership Applications:
www.imeche.org.uk
UK SPEC Components ¾ Academic Requirements ¾ Professional Development Requirements Please also note: ¾ Degree Accreditation ¾ UK-SPEC UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence & IMechE
www.imeche.org.uk
Exemplifying Requirements for CEng Requirements: ¾ Accredited BEng(Hons) degree [in Mech. Eng.]
Plus - Approved MSc degree Or - A period of Further Learning
Or ¾ Accredited 4-year MEng degree ¾
Overseas qualifications of an acceptable standard and profile
www.imeche.org.uk
Exemplifying Requirements for IEng Requirements: ¾ Accredited BEng(Hons) degree Or ¾ A relevant IEng accredited degree or equivalent qualification Or ¾ A suitable HND/HNC plus further learning to degree level Or ¾ Overseas qualifications of an acceptable standard and profile
www.imeche.org.uk
Registration & Membership All applications for Registration and Membership are treated in exactly the same manner i.e. • Must meet the academic requirements • Must meet professional development requirements
www.imeche.org.uk
Professional Development ¾ Initial Professional Development For young engineers leading up to application for Corporate Membership ¾ Continuing Professional Development For Corporate Members to maintain their competency www.imeche.org.uk
Initial Professional Development Judged on Competency Standards identified in UKSPEC ¾ Competence, Capability and Commitment ¾ Ideally, they should follow IMechE Monitored Professional Development Scheme (MPDS) ¾ Details of the MPDS at http://www.imeche.org.uk/mpds www.imeche.org.uk
Initial Professional Development PERIOD and CONTENTS ¾ CEng requires normally 4 years of Professional Development ¾ IEng requires 3 years Professional Development ¾
Recommended Guidance by a MENTOR (Who should be a Corporate Member of IMechE)
¾ Experience created solely must be “real life” and not artificially for the purpose of meeting IMechE requirements www.imeche.org.uk
Initial Professional Development PERIOD and CONTENTS (cont’d) ¾ Responsibility lies with the applicant, and not with the organization ¾ IMechE expects each individual engineer will have a DIFFERENT competence profile ¾ As example, a Research Engineer will have a different profile to that of a Manager in the Manufacturing Industry
www.imeche.org.uk
Initial Professional Development Process
¾ Determine which competences have been attained and how these meet the requirements of the UK SPEC
¾ Determine which competences are needed for a particular target
¾ Mentor-Assessed during MPDS to show level of achievement for each competency www.imeche.org.uk
Initial Professional Development Development Action Plan ¾ Set Targets ¾ Review & Measure Achievements
www.imeche.org.uk
Continuing Professional Development (For Corporate Members)
• Further qualifications such as MBAs, diploma in engineering management, • Technical & business courses • Workshops • Seminars, Conferences & Lectures • Submission of /to Technical articles/journals
• Distance/open learning • Updating in own and other fields of work • IMechE interviewer or industrial advisor • MPDS Mentoring • Language studies • Government activities • Community and Charity work
www.imeche.org.uk
Degree Accreditation ¾ IMechE is licensed by the ECUK to Accredit University Degree programs for both IEng and CEng ¾ If degree not listed, seek clearance from Membership Department ¾ You need to provide ¾
¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾
Name of University Degree Title Degree Discipline Level of Award Mode of Study (full time / part time / sandwich) Starting and Graduation dates
¾ Full list of accredited degrees on ECUK website www.engc.org.uk ¾ List of IMechE accredited degrees at www.imeche.org.uk
www.imeche.org.uk
UK-SPEC & IMechE (UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence) Published by Engineering Council in December 2003 and implementation from March 2004 Sets Standard for COMPETENCE, CAPABILITIES & COMMITMENT ¾ Underpinning Knowledge and Understanding ¾ Professional Development and Experience
www.imeche.org.uk
UK-SPEC & IMechE Academic Qualifications
¾ CEng 9 BEng(Hons) + MSc 9 BEng(Hons) + Further Learning to Masters Level 9 MEng 9 Overseas Qualification of acceptable standard and profile ¾ IEng 9 BEng(Hons) 9 Relevant IEng degree or equivalent qualification 9 HND/HNC + further learning to degree level 9 Overseas Qualification of acceptable standard and profile
www.imeche.org.uk
UK-SPEC & IMechE Further Learning Contents 9Engineering & Science deepening 9Technical broadening 9Non-technical broadening No quantitative values attached Individual Assessment www.imeche.org.uk
Translation from SARTOR to UK-SPEC Academic qualifications, recognized by the Engineering Council at the time they were gained, will continue to be acceptable under UK-SPEC All non-standard routes(i.e. Mature Candidate Scheme, Career Appraisal Route, Individual Case Procedure, Cognate Degrees and Senior Route) subsumed into Technical Report www.imeche.org.uk
Non-standard routes Before UK-Spec Candidates without Exemplifying Academic Qualifications could seek CEng or IEng by: 1.
Mature Candidate Route
2.
Career Appraisal Route
3.
Individual Case Procedure
4.
Cognate Degrees
5.
Senior Route www.imeche.org.uk
Assessment Process Now For Individuals without exemplifying qualifications: Follow Further Learning Take further Qualifications or Take EC(UK) examinations or Approved assessed work-based learning (IMechE) Or Apply for Technical Report submission or Or Any combination of the above www.imeche.org.uk
Technical Report •
Career history must show they have sufficient Mech Eng experience to submit a report
•
It must show a depth of MechEng knowledge to meet UK-SPEC competences
•
It must be Technical (to Masters’ level for CEng) - A pure management type report is not acceptable
•
Peer assessment by two trained Assessors consists of: – Applicants career history – Appraisal interview based on the report
•
Professional review if report is acceptable
•
NOTE: in all cases (CEng & IEng) a MENTOR is appointed www.imeche.org.uk
Technical Report (IEng)
•
Approx 6-7K words
•
FDg/HND/HNC + 4-5 yrs experience
•
No relevant qualifications + 10 yrs experience at the appropriate level
•
Transfer from CEng 2/3 yrs using IEng competences
www.imeche.org.uk
Technical Report (CEng) •
Approx 8 – 10K words
•
FDg/HND/HNC + 10 years experience
•
BEng(Hons) non accredited + 5-6 yrs exp
•
Non Mech Hons degree (Scientific) + 8 yrs appropriate exp
•
No relevant quals + 15 yrs at an appropriate level
•
Transfer from IEng 2/3 yrs using CEng competences www.imeche.org.uk
Technical Report Process •
Submit qualifications and career outline
•
AAC review and invite TR, scope defined and Mentor appointed
•
Submit synopsis of TR
•
Synopsis approved with guidance given if necessary
•
TR prepared (essential Mentor involvement)
•
Submit TR + qualifications + career appraisal
•
TR reviewed by assessors
•
Interview on TR
•
Professional review
•
PR interview
www.imeche.org.uk
Application, Submission & Reports presented by
Dr Arthur Wong CEng, FIMechE, HKIE, RPE
Professional Interviewer Committee Member, Hong Kong Branch
www.imeche.org.uk
Application Process (UK-SPEC)
Application
Academic Qualifications
Professional Development & Professional Competencies
Professional Interview
Corporate Membership & Professional Status
www.imeche.org.uk
Flowchart to Corporate Membership (UK-SPEC)
Academic Study
Professional Training
Application
Academic Qualifications Assessed
Yes
Exemplifying Qualifications
No
Approve
Professional Review
Academic Assessment Committee
Applicant Choice
Further Learning Options
Professional Review Interview
Yes
No
Recommendations
Defer with Recommendations
Not Approved
Professional Review Committee
Approve Corporate Membership & Professional Status
Academic Study Technical Report Recommendations
Yes
Technical Report Interview
No
Reject
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Corporate Application Process Documentation required ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾
currently 4 - 6 months processing time application form Training report (to be replaced for IPD) Professional Review Report Development Action Plan/Evidence of Continuing Professional Development ¾ application fee appropriate to class applied for
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The Application Form
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The Application Form
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Sponsorship ¾ IPD mentor ideally as main sponsor ¾ Normally should be Chartered Engineers acquainted with applicant and does not have to be an IMechE member ¾ Any registrant with the ECUK can sponsor plans ¾ Both sponsors are required to be ECUK registrants or FEANI or Washington Accord qualified engineers. ¾ Sponsors are required to complete the ‘Sponsors’ form which details the applicant’s competency. ¾ Branches and Membership will help
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Member to Fellow ¾ Simple application form + submission of comprehensive CV. ¾ Sponsors are not required to complete the ‘sponsor’ form ¾ CV + evidence of CPD submitted to Industrial Advisor - possible recommendations are: ¾interview (insufficient evidence provided) ¾election to Fellow ¾not recommended ¾ Professional Review Committee www.imeche.org.uk
Alternative Routes Mutual Recognition Agreements ¾ Are in place with HKIE (Hong Kong), IEAust (Australia) and IEI (Ireland) ¾ Standard application form but no interview required if sufficient evidence provided Existing CEngs or IEngs ¾ Standard application form but no interview required if sufficient evidence provided ¾ Sponsors are not required to complete the sponsor form
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Professional Review Report ¾A critical part of the application and should identify where the candidate has achieved the UK SPEC competencies i.e. A2, B3 etc. ¾Presentation and Communication skills are assessed ¾Will form the framework for questions during the Professional Review Interview www.imeche.org.uk
Professional Review Report Contents ¾ Introduction ¾ Summarizing professional experience and career development to date ¾ Supplement information in the application form
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Professional Review Report Contents ¾ Details ¾A critique of the breadth and depth of applicant’s initial professional development, experience and the extent of professional responsibility ¾Identify and demonstrate how each of the competences have been developed www.imeche.org.uk
Professional Review Report Contents ¾ Details ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾
Organization Chart Environmental Awareness Occupation Health and Safety Continuing Professional Development
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Professional Review Report Alternative ¾ Select one or two projects which were enjoyable or provided the greatest challenge during recent years ¾ Highlight clearly which and how each of the competences were satisfied throughout the lifecycle of the project ¾ Write logically, clearly and simply www.imeche.org.uk
Professional Review Report Development Action Plan ¾Sets out how the applicant intends to maintain and enhance engineering competence through personal development ¾Should include short, medium and long term goals and how these are likely to be achieved www.imeche.org.uk
Professional Review Report Format of the Report ¾ Be written in first person singular ¾ Be between 2000 – 2500 words in length and typed in double line spacing, single-sided ¾ Identify where UK SPEC competences have been achieved ¾ Not use acronyms, jargon or abbreviations ¾ Be signed by a mentor, as main sponsor, or by senior-in-charge www.imeche.org.uk
The Interview presented by
Ir C Y Fong CEng, FIMechE, FHKIE, RPE
Professional Interviewer Hong Kong Branch
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The Contents ¾ Objective ¾ Proforma ¾ Basis ¾ Interview Skills ¾ What we are Assessing ¾ Common Remarks for Unsuccessful Cases www.imeche.org.uk
The Interview Interviewers assess the Professional Review Report before the interview takes place The objective ¾ An assessment of the applicant’s suitability as a Qualified Engineer (Chartered Engineer or Incorporated Engineer) The Interviewers ¾ A structured meeting with two interviewers (Senior IMechE members) ¾ At least one interviewer should be of a similar registration standard sought by the applicant The Meeting ¾ Last for approximately 45 minutes www.imeche.org.uk
Pro-Forma for the Interview ¾ Introduction ¾ Competence in Engineering ¾ Professional Conduct and Commitment ¾ Development Action Plan ¾ Closure
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Basis of the Interview ¾ Competence Based Interview ¾Assessing the applicant’s engineering experience ¾ UK SPEC ¾UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence
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Chartered Engineer (CEng) ¾ Use a combination of general and specific mechanical engineering knowledge and understanding to optimise the application of existing and emerging technology ¾ Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to the analysis and solution of engineering problems. ¾ Provide technical and commercial leadership
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Incorporated Engineer (IEng) ¾ Use a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge and understanding to apply existing and emerging technology ¾ Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to design, develop, manufacture, construct, commission, operate and maintain engineering products, processes, systems and services ¾ Provide technical and commercial management
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IEng & CEng In addition, Incorporated and Chartered Engineers must demonstrate ¾Effective interpersonal skills ¾A personal commitment to professional standards, recognising obligations to society, the profession and the environment
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Interview Skills ¾ Confidence ¾ Competence ¾ Preparation ¾ Presentation ¾ Ease
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Competence and Commitment Competence A – Knowledge and Understanding B – Application to Practice C – Leadership and Management D – Interpersonal Skills Commitment E – Professional Conduct www.imeche.org.uk
Competence Requirements – Evidence (Examples) Information Provided ¾ The Professional Review Report ¾ The Training Record Book ¾ Presentation at the Interview Evidence ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾
Drawing / Design Studies Data Sets / Calculations Project Plans / Photographs Computer Programme / Project Reports etc. www.imeche.org.uk
What we are assessing? - CEng A - Knowledge and Understanding ¾ Maintains a sound theoretical approach in enabling the introduction and exploitation of new and advancing technology and other relevant developments ¾ Engages in creative and innovative development of mechanical engineering technology and continuous improvement systems B - Practical Application ¾ Identifies potential projects and opportunities ¾ Conduct appropriate research ¾ Undertakes design and development of mechanical engineering solutions ¾ Implements design solutions and evaluates their effectiveness
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What we are assessing? - CEng C - Technical and Commercial Leadership ¾ Plans for effective project implementation ¾ Plans, budgets, organises, directs and controls tasks, people and resources ¾ Leads teams and develops staff to meet changing technical and managerial needs ¾ Brings about continuous improvement through quality management D - Interpersonal Skills ¾ Communicates in English with others at all levels ¾ Presents and discusses proposals ¾ Demonstrates personal and social skills
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What we are assessing? - CEng E - Professional Conduct ¾ Complies with relevant codes of conduct ¾ Manages and applies safe systems of work ¾ Undertake engineering activities in a way that contributes to sustainable development ¾ Carries out CPD necessary to maintain and enhance competence in own area of practice, including a personal Development Action Plan ¾ Demonstrates involvement with the IMechE, other professional engineering institutions, schools, colleges or other local community activities
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What we are assessing? - IEng A - Knowledge and Understanding ¾ Maintains and extends a sound theoretical approach to the application of technology in mechanical engineering practice ¾ Uses a sound evidence-based approach to problem solving and contributes to continuous improvement B – Practical Application ¾ Identifies, reviews and selects techniques, procedures and methods to undertake mechanical engineering tasks ¾ Contributes to design and development of mechanical engineering solutions ¾ Implements design solutions and contributes to their evaluation
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What we are assessing? - IEng C – Technical and Commercial Management ¾ Plans for effective project implementation ¾ Manages the planning, budgeting and organisation of tasks, people and resources ¾ Manages teams and develops staff to meet changing technical and managerial needs ¾ Manages continuous quality improvement D - Interpersonal Skills ¾ Communicates in English with others at all levels ¾ Presents and discusses proposals ¾ Demonstrates personal and social skills
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What we are assessing? - IEng E - Professional Conduct ¾ Complies with relevant codes of conduct ¾ Manages and applies safe systems of work ¾ Undertakes engineering activities in a way that contributes to sustainable development ¾ Carries out CPD necessary to maintain and enhance competence in own area of practice, including a personal Development Action Plan ¾ Demonstrates involvement with the IMechE, other professional engineering institutions, schools, colleges or other local community activities
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Common Remarks – Unsuccessful Cases Not able to ¾ Applying original thought (A&B) ¾ Having sound theoretical knowledge (A&B) ¾ Having satisfactorily managerial responsibility (C) ¾ Integrating well with other professionals and understanding their roles (C) www.imeche.org.uk
Common Remarks – Unsuccessful Cases Not able to ¾ Achieving the adequate level of professional responsibility in Engineering (C) ¾ Having the adequate presentation skills (D) ¾ Having satisfactorily understood the importance of health and safety in relation to risk appreciation (E) ¾ Having a full appreciation of the role of the engineer in society(E)
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Recommendation ¾Elect to Corporate Membership and application for Professional Registration ¾Defer ¾Reject
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Statistics Hong Kong Year 2004: Interviews conducted
51
Pass rate
69%
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Matching Process & Round Up presented by Dr C W Tso CEng, FIMechE, FHKIE,RPE
Chairman of Membership Subcommittee Hong Kong Branch
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Matching Process Career to Date ¾ Names of employer ¾ position held ¾ dates and brief outline of responsibilities ¾ in chronological order
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Matching Process Professional Experience ¾ Overview of present appointment ¾ Brief outline of your organization ¾ Detail your personal responsibilities
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Matching Process Industry Classification ¾Specify your current areas of engineering activities ¾3 areas only
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Matching Process Industry Classification
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Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Thank You
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