Recognising Excellence in Engineering Sandra Mulligan Regional Manager Scotland

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Recognising Excellence in Engineering Sandra
MulliganRegional Manager - Scotland
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Why are we here today?

• To anyone who is wondering if they should bother
  with Professional Registration, the answer is
  yes. You might not get the benefits straight
  away and they might not be in the form you
  expected but I guarantee youll be better for
  doing it
• Source Engineering Council Website

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Myths Excuses

• You cant achieve professional registration under
  35
• You have to sit a special examination.
• Its only relevant for large organisations.
• You have to write a 20,000 word report
• I havent had the time
• I dont know any Professional engineers.
• I dont do design
• I started on MPDS but

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Does this apply to you

• Do you embrace change?
• Are you creative?
• Are you adaptable?
• Are you technically sound?
• Are you commercially aware?
• Are you committed to your profession?

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3 Types of Professional Registration

• Chartered Engineer (CEng)
• Incorporated Engineer (IEng)
• Engineering Technician (Eng Tech)

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What will you gain?

• International recognition
• Create opportunities
• Open doors
• Ongoing development
• Career enhancement
• Professional credentials
• Influence

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The Journey
Knowledge Understanding
Professional Registration
Competency Development
Professional Review
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Option 1- Formal Qualifications

• Eng Tech

IEng
CEng
NC/ND (OND) NVQ3/SVQ3 City and Guilds B
TEC SCOTVEC Tech Certificate from Approved
Apprentice Programme
BEng / BSc
MEng
HNC/HND Foundation degree Further Learning
BEng (Hons) Further Learning
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In Summary

• Always check your qualification first
• membership_at_imeche.org
• Or, use the qualifications checker on the website

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Initial Professional Development

• UK SPEC Five competence requirements.
• Make sure you understand these!
• MPDS - Reports from final two years on MPDS
• Traditional Route - Professional Review Report

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Professional Review

• The Process

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Paperwork required for Professional Registration

• Completed application form
• Professional Review Report or MPDS
• Sponsorship by two professional engineers
• Development action plan
• Proof of academic qualifications
• Attendance at interview Professional Review
  Interview
• Refer to the checklist on the website

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The Professional Review Report

• Integral part of the process
• A 2000-2500 word report (double spaced and typed)
• A confidential document
• Written in the first person singular
• Do not use acronyms or jargon
• Signed by a suitable sponsor
• Assessed by the interviewers before your
  interview
• Email a copy to your RM if you would like
  feedback prior to submission

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The Interview what is it?

• It is mandatory
• Not an examination
• Not a presentation
• Not an ordeal!!
• Lasts 45 minutes
• Two assessors
• You will be scored against UK SPEC
• Minimum score 3 x Level 3, 2 x Level 2
• Refer to the sample questions and industry
  competence profiles

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• Lots of guidance and support available through
  the RM network use it!
• Thanks for your time
• Questions?