Opening Learning in Engineering for ITE & Diploma graduates

1. Opening Learning in Engineering for ITE & Diploma graduates Dr Sam Man Keong (岑文强) Singapore Institute of Engineering Technologists (SIET) Website: www.siet.org.sg Email: sammk1951@gmail.com Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-2013

2. Highlights • About the Speaker • Introduction • What is Open Learning? • Open Learning in Engineering (OLE) for ITE & Diploma Graduates • Recognitions of Engineering Degrees by Open Learning • Questions & Answers Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-2013

3. About the Speaker - Dr Sam Man Keong (岑文强) • Singapore : SP/NUS/NTU. • Australia : MelbU/RMIT/CQU. • Chartered Engineer (UK/Ireland/Australia) • Chartered Builder (UK) • Chartered Mathematician (UK) • Chartered Scientist (UK) • Chartered Environmentalist (UK). • A life-long learner. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-2013

4. Introduction • The Engineering Team : • Engineers + Technologists + Technicians + Tradesmen/Craftsmen. • Professional Bodies: • Institution of Engineers, Singapore [IES][1966][Website: www.ies.org.sg ] • Singapore Institute of Engineering Technologists [SIET][1980][Website: www.siet.org.sg ] Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-2013

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6. What is Open Learning? • Open learning is a teaching method . • Open learning is supposed to allow pupils self-determined, independent and interest-guided learning. • Also : Active Learning….Cooperative Learning….Distance Education….Open Education. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-2013

7. What is Open Learning? • Distance education or distance learning is a field of education that focuses on teaching methods and technology with the aim of delivering teaching, often on an individual basis, to students who are not physically present in a traditional educational setting such as a classroom. • It has been described as "a process to create and provide access to learning when the source of information and the learners are separated bytime and distance, or both." Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-2013

8. OLE for ITE & Diploma graduates • UK: • Teesside University – HND in Engineering • Aston University – BSc(Prof Eng) accredited by Engineering Council for ‘Incorporated Engineer’. • Australia: • University of Southern Queensland – Associate Degree in Engineering ; Bachelor of Engineering Technology; Bachelor of Engineering, accredited by Engineers Australia. • USA: • University of North Dakota – BSc (Eng), accredited by ABET. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-2013

9. Teesside University, UK[website: www.tees.ac.uk ] • 1844 : Middlesbrough-based Mechanics' Institute • 1930 : Constantine Technical College • 1969 : Teesside Polytechnic • 1992 : University of Teesside Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-2013

10. Teeside University - Constantine Building Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-2013

11. Teesside University Open Learning in Engineering [TUOL] • Teesside University open learning in engineering (TUOL) is the world’s leading provider of high quality flexible education to the engineering industry. • For 25 years we have been creating high quality, stand alone, open learning materials. It is a realistic way to deliver necessary training and education to staff who are unable to attend conventional classroom based courses. So, if you work on an oil rig in the Caribbean or in pipeline construction in a desert, your professional development need not be interrupted – you can study at your own pace, effectively anywhere. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-2013

12. Teesside University Open Learning in Engineering [TUOL] • More than 30,000 students worldwide have studied engineering and technology courses that we have designed and developed. And our portfolio is growing. We offer: • level 2 and 3 City & Guilds Certificates • Higher National Certificates and Higher National Diplomas at levels 4 and 5 Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-2013

13. Teesside University Open Learning in Engineering [TUOL] • comprehensive tutor support network • a dedicated online support site through e-learning which provides learning and support materials. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-2013

14. Teesside University Open Learning in Engineering [TUOL] • We currently offer HNC/D courses by flexible open learning in: • Electrical and Electronic Engineering, HNC • Electrical and Electronic Engineering, HND • Mechanical Engineering, HNC • Mechanical Engineering, HND • Instrumentation and Control Engineering, HNC • Instrumentation and Control Engineering, HND • Chemical Engineering, HNC • Chemical Engineering, HND • Process Engineering, HNC • Process Engineering, HND Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-2013

15. Teesside University Open Learning in Engineering [TUOL] • After successfully completing a HND, you are well placed to continue your education and may consider studying for a degree. Teesside offers BEng (Hons) and MEng (Hons) degrees in a range of engineering disciplines, however these are not currently available through open learning. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-2013

16. Teesside University – TUOL : Contact • Teesside University open learning in engineering • School of Science & EngineeringTeesside UniversityMiddlesbrough Tees Valley TS1 3BA • T: +44 (0)1642 342740Fax: +44 (0)1642 342743E:tuole@tees.ac.uk • Dr Paul Shelton (Director) • T: 01642 342497 | E: p.w.shelton@tees.ac.uk Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-2013

17. Aston University, UK • 1895 – Birmingham Municipal Technical School. • 1927 : Birmingham Central Technical College • 1951 : College of Technology, Birmingham. • 1956 : the first designated College of Advanced Technology • 1966 – gained University Status by Royal Charter Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-2013

18. Distance learning at Aston– Engineering • BEng (Hons) Professional Engineering (Power Systems)  Incorporated Engineer • MSc Professional Engineering Chartered Engineer Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-2013

19. University of Southern Queensland[Website : www.usq.edu.au ] • 1967 : Queensland Institute of Technology (Darling Downs Campus). • 1971 : Darling Downs Institute of Advanced Education • 1990: the University College of Southern Queensland • 1992: University of Southern Queensland Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-2013

20. University of Southern Queensland[Website : www.usq.edu.au ] • Engineering Degrees offered: • Associate Degree of Engineering • Bachelor of Engineering Technology • Bachelor of Engineering (in 10 different Majors). • Master of Engineering • Engineering Doctorates • BEng Accredited by Engineers Australia as Professional Engineers. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-2013

21. USQ- Bachelor of Engineering (BENG) - BEng • Standard duration: 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time or external • Total : 32 units • Major  • Agricultural Engineering  • Civil Engineering  • Computer Systems Engineering  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering  • Environmental Engineering  • Instrumentation and Control Engineering  • Mechanical Engineering  • Mechatronic Engineering  • Power Engineering  Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-2013

22. University of North Dakota, USA[website: www.und.edu ] • The University of North Dakota (UND) is a public research university located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States. • Established by the Dakota Territorial Assembly in 1883. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-2013

23. UND - Early 20th century campus scenes Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-2013

24. UND - Merrifield Hall UND - Chester Fritz Library  Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-2013

25. Online & Distance Education at UND • The University of North Dakota has a strong history in distance learning, offering correspondence by mail courses since 1911. Today, more than 7,000 enroll in distance courses each year. • With the University of North Dakota’s ABET-accredited distance engineering degree program, you can earn your Bachelor of Science in Engineering while you continue to live and work in your local community. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-2013

26. Online & Distance Education at UND • The College of Engineering and Mines currently offers five of our engineering degree programs (chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical and petroleum) through a distance delivery mode called our Distance Engineering Degree Program (DEDP). • Our DEDP delivery mode offers non-traditional engineering students an opportunity to complete most of their undergraduate degree coursework in our accredited undergraduate engineering programs through the internet. Students are required to complete their laboratory requirements through accelerated summer courses at UND. Since our DEDP students experience the same lectures and coursework requirements as our on campus students, we consider this education experience to be essentially equivalent. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-2013

27. UND – Online First Degrees in Engineering (accredited by ABET) • Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering • Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-2013

28. UND - Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering • Begins every Fall (August), Spring (January) & Summer (May) • 135 Credits • 6+ Years to Complete • Online • Recorded Lectures with On-Campus Labs • Deadlines for Lessons/Exams • ABET Accredited Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-2013

29. UND - Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering • Begins every Fall (August), Spring (January) & Summer (May) • 136 Credits • 6+ Years to Complete • Online • Recorded Lectures with On-Campus Labs • Deadlines for Lessons/Exams • ABET Accredited Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-2013

30. UND - Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering • Begins every Fall (August), Spring (January) & Summer (May) • 129 Credits • 6+ Years to Complete • Online • Recorded Lectures with On-Campus Labs • Deadlines for Lessons/Exams • ABET Accredited Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-2013

31. Recognitions of Engineering Degrees by Open Learning • International Engineering Agreements: • Mutual Recognition of Engineering Qualifications: • The Washington Accord (1989) • The Sydney Accord (2001) • The Dublin Accord (2002) • Mutual Recognition of Professional Competence: • APEC Engineer agreement (1999) • The Engineers Mobility Forum agreement (2001) • The Engineering Technologist Mobility Forum agreement (2003) Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-2013

32. Washington Accord • Established in 1989. • The Washington Accord is an international accreditation agreement for professional engineeringacademic degrees. • The Washington Accord covers undergraduate engineering degrees. • The accord is not directly responsible for the licensing or registration of Professional Engineers and Chartered Engineers, but it does cover the academic requirements that are part of the licensing processes in signatory countries. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-2013

33. Australia - Represented by Engineers Australia (1989) Canada - Represented by Engineers Canada (1989) Chinese Taipei - Represented by Institute of Engineering Education Taiwan (2007) Hong Kong China - Represented by The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (1995) Ireland - Represented by Engineers Ireland (1989) Japan - Represented by Japan Accreditation Board for Engineering Education (2005) Korea - Represented by Accreditation Board for Engineering Education of Korea (2007) Malaysia - Represented by Board of Engineers Malaysia (2009) New Zealand - Represented by Institution of Professional Engineers NZ (1989) Singapore - Represented by Institution of Engineers Singapore (2006) South Africa - Represented by Engineering Council of South Africa (1999) Turkey - Represented by MUDEK (2011) United Kingdom - Represented by Engineering Council UK (1989) United States - Represented by Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (1989) Washington Accord- Full Signatories (2011) Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-2013

34. Washington Accord Singapore: IES; PEB Australia: Engineers Australia UK: Engineering Council USA: ABET Malaysia: IEM; BEM Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-2013

35. Recognitions of Overseas Engineering Degrees in Singapore by PEB • The PEB in Singapore has given the following ‘clarifications’ in the recent ‘Approved Qualifications – Notification 2009’: Section 2(b) • Does not include any study through • (i) a distance learning programme; or • (ii) a twinning programme conducted wholly or partly by a university, college or an institution that is not specified in the Schedule, unless such twinning programme is approved by the Board. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-2013

36. Recognitions of Overseas Engineering Degrees in Singapore by PEB • Section 3(f) : If the qualification has been obtained partly on account of advanced standing credits awarded for any other qualification – • (i) that other qualification must be approved by the Board; and • (ii) the advanced standing credits must not exceed one-half of the total modular credits or academic units required for graduation in the undergraduate engineering degree programme for the qualification. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-2013

37. Thank You Questions & Answers Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-2013