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Accreditation of PGT Programmes

Accreditation of PGT Programmes. Institution of Engineering Designers. Dr John McCardle Associate Dean (Teaching) Loughborough Design School. Excellence in Postgraduate Education: Manufacturing, Materials and Design Cranfield University, May 2014. Institutional Membership.

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Accreditation of PGT Programmes

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  1. Accreditation of PGT Programmes Institution of Engineering Designers Dr John McCardle Associate Dean (Teaching) Loughborough Design School Excellence in Postgraduate Education: Manufacturing, Materials and Design Cranfield University, May 2014

  2. Institutional Membership Appropriate for all who study, practice, manage and educate in Engineering Design, Technology and Product Design IED members work in a diverse range of industries including: product design, architecture, mechanical, medical, automotive, civil, aircraft, electronics, oil & gas, IT&C, design education.

  3. Institutional Membership Widely recognised Assurance of quality Professional endorsement Trusted esteem Confidence

  4. Institutional Support Students Graduates Academic Staff The Journey PGT/PGR Research Professionals

  5. Institutional Membership Professional Student Graduate Professional StudIED GradIED MIED Graduate Member Student CDAIED FIED AIED Competent Draughting Associate Associate Fellow Affiliate

  6. UK Engineering Council • Licensed by the UK Engineering Council • Licensed by the Society for the Environment Engineering Technicians EngTech Incorporated Engineers IEng Chartered Engineers CEng Chartered Environmentalists CEnv

  7. Core Competences • Engineering knowledge • Theoretical and practical methods • Technical and commercial management • Effective interpersonal skills • Personal commitment to standards, recognising obligations to society, the professional and the environment

  8. Accreditation as a QA Process

  9. Programme Learning Outcomes Engineering Design • Underpinning Science and Mathematics and Associated Engineering Disciplines • Engineering Analysis • Design • Economic Social and Environmental Context • Engineering Practice

  10. Programme Learning Outcomes Product Design • Design • Economic Social and Environmental Context • Design Practice • Underpinning Science and Mathematics • Design Analysis

  11. Specific Learning Outcomes Integrated Masters programmes such as MEng minimum 4-year 480 credits

  12. Specific Learning Outcomes Integrated Masters programmes such as MDes minimum 4-year 480 credits

  13. Challenges to PGT Accreditation • Design as the broader church • Stand alone degrees (MA, MSc) • Prerequisites and recruitment policies • International validation • Fast change of pace

  14. Exemplary PGT Criteria & the Future • Increasing use of ‘live briefs’ • Links with the industry and commercial sector • Collaborative and cross-disciplinary working • Enterprise initiatives • Research Methods • Foundation for doctoral training

  15. Thank you

  16. Social media www.IED.org.uk • @IEDAmbassador, @InstEngDes

  17. Institutional Values & Benefits • Promoting and facilitating the advancement of engineering and product design within industry and education • Raising the standing and visibility of members • Supporting the CPD of members • Facilitating the exchange of knowledge and ideas between members and the various industries in which they work • Opportunities to mentor others and be mentored • Increased technical capability • Up to date professional codes of conduct and quality • Indemnity insurance • Maintaining a high standard of professional conduct

  18. Engineering Council Registration • Status of being part of a technical elite • Recognition of expertise by professional peers • International recognition of qualifications • Improved career prospects, status, earnings • Greater influence in your organisation and industry • Access to life-long learning

  19. INCORPORATED ENGINEER (IEng) • Typically holding BEng (or equivalent) • Maintain and manage applications of current and developing technology and may undertake engineering design, development, manufacture, construction and operation.

  20. CHARTERED ENGINEER (CEng) • Typically holding MEng (or equivalent) • Ability to develop appropriate solutions to engineering problems using new or existing technologies through innovation, creativity and change. • Chartered Engineers are engaged in technical and commercial leadership and possess effective interpersonal skills

  21. CHARTERED ENVIRONMENTALIST (CEnv) • Able to apply the principles of sustainable environmental management and development in your work. • Thirteen competencies to meet showing commitment to environmental best practice and a high degree of expertise in the relevant field.

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