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Chartered Status…. What, Why and How. Alexandra Sparvell National Industry Relationship Manager. Overview. Chartered Status benefits and drivers Chartered Status process and pathways Using the process to make the most of your mentor The next steps. The First Step is Membership.
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Chartered Status…. What, Why and How Alexandra Sparvell National Industry Relationship Manager
Overview • Chartered Status benefits and drivers • Chartered Status process and pathways • Using the process to make the most of your mentor • The next steps
The First Step is Membership “the national forum for the advancement of engineering and the professional development of our members” • Advocacy • Accreditation and registration • Connecting you with your profession
Chartered Status ‘Chartered Status is the globally recognised assessment of professional competence for ethical and independent practice’
International Peer Assessment Compliance with Regulation Commitment to Code of Ethics Point of difference Qualification Chartered Status – Benefit to You
Benefits to your Organisation • Market – Competitive Edge • People – Recruitment and Retention • Clients – Assurance • Quality • Risk • Demonstrated Capability
Towards National Registration Supported by
Your Learning Journey Current Knowledge Target Knowledge Knowledge Gap How do you know what you don’t know?
Pathways To Chartered Status • Professional Development Program + Professional Interview (PDP) • eCompetency Report + Professional Interview (ECR) • Mature Experience Pathway + Professional Interview (MEEP) • Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Eligibility for membership + 3 years experience
In Principle 2012 Competencies Standards Self Community • Deal with Ethical Issues • Practice Competently • Responsibility for engineering activities • Develop safe and efficient solutions • Engage with relevant community and stakeholders • Identify, assess and manage risk • Meet legal and regulatory requirements • Advanced Engineering Knowledge • Local Engineering Knowledge • Problem Analysis • Creativity and Innovation • Evaluation • Communication • Performance • Taking Action • Judgement Creating Value Workplace
eCompetency Report Up to 500 words demonstrating an element based on your experience Experience
The Experiential Learning Cycle(Kobe 1984) Experience Plan Review Conclusion
ECC Draft Engineering Competency Claim Review ECC ECC Feedback Draft ECC Reviewed! David the EA Assessor Bob the Engineer Bob the Engineer E S PI 29/02/2012 15 of 13
ECC Engineering Competency Claim Verification EoC ECC Verifier Approved Submit for Verification Jane the Verifier ECC Approved ECC Verified & Ready for Assessment! Not Approved WWW Bob the Engineer Bob the Engineer E S PI 29/02/2012 16 of 13
Continuous Assessment Submission & Assessment ECC 1 ECC 2 ECC 3 ECC 4 ECC 5 Emma the PDPCoordinator Continuous Assessment Submission Continuous Assessment Submission PDP Account Doug the Assessor ECC 4 have been assessed as Competent! Bob the Engineer Lucy the Assessor E S PI 29/02/2012 17 of 13
1 ½ Years 3 ½ Years 2 ½ Years 2 Years 3 Years 6 Months 1 Year Day 0 Submission Progress… ECC Progression Year 1 4 of 16 ECC’s assessed ‘Competent’ Year 2 9 of 16 ECC’s assessed ‘Competent’ Year 3 14 of 16 ECC’s assessed ‘Competent’ Year 3 ½ 16 of 16 ECC’s + EER, CV & CPD assessed ‘Competent’ Bob is ready for Professional Interview! Congratulations Bob! Bob the Engineer E S PI 29/02/2012 18 of 13
Professional Interview Process I’m great. Confirm PI Outcomes Emma the PDPCoordinator Interview Table Steve the Assessor We agree. We agree. Congratulations Bob, CPEng! Bob the Engineer Lucy the Assessor E S PI 29/02/2012 19 of 13
Experience Assessment and Continuous Feedback Documentevidence Professional Development Program (PDP) CPD & Audit 3 – 5 years Professional Interview
What to do now? • Join Engineers Australia • Send Name and Membership number to PDPCo-ordinator to register (until eChartered comes online) • Familiarise yourself with PDP resources • Read the competencies • Discuss the Competencies with your mentor • You will be invited to take part in the online launch July 2012
Alexandra Sparvell asparvell@engineersaustralia.org.au