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Becoming a Chartered Engineer by Experiential Learning

Becoming a Chartered Engineer by Experiential Learning. Denis McGrath Chartered Engineer Registrar. VPL Seminar, University of Limerick, 16 th February 2007. Engineering Education System in Ireland. Chartered Engineer. + 4 Years’

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Becoming a Chartered Engineer by Experiential Learning

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  1. Becoming a Chartered Engineer by Experiential Learning Denis McGrath Chartered Engineer Registrar VPL Seminar, University of Limerick, 16th February 2007

  2. Engineering Education System in Ireland Chartered Engineer + 4 Years’ Experience Honours Engineering Degree (MIEI) Associate Engineer Year Four + 3/ 4 Years’ Experience Year Three Ordinary Engineering or Engineering Technology Degree (AMIEI) Year Two Engineering Technician + 3 Years’ Experience Year Three Year One Higher Certificate (TechIEI) Year Two Year One Leaving Certificate including Higher Level Maths (Grade C) Leaving Certificate Including Ordinary Level Maths

  3. Educational Standards for Professional Titles • Chartered Engineer: Honours Engineering Degree (MIEI) • Associate Engineer: Ordinary Engineering Technology Degree (AMIEI) • Engineering Technician: Engineering Certificate (Tech IEI) VPL Seminar, University of Limerick, 16th February 2007 3rd ABET International Congress, Tampa, Florida, October 2006

  4. Programme Outcomes • Apply to all education programmes aimed at satisfying the educational standard for a professional title. • Programmes for accreditation must enable graduates to demonstrate specific knowledge and abilities. VPL Seminar, University of Limerick, 16th February 2007 3rd ABET International Congress, Tampa, Florida, October 2006

  5. Programme OutcomesCEng Educational Standard • The ability to derive and apply solutions from a knowledge of sciences, engineering sciences, technology and mathematics; • The ability to identify, formulate, analyse and solve engineering problems; VPL Seminar, University of Limerick, 16th February 2007 3rd ABET International Congress, Tampa, Florida, October 2006

  6. Programme OutcomesCEng Educational Standard • The ability to design a system, component or process to meet specified needs, to design and conduct experiements and to analyse and interpret data; d) An understanding of the need for high ethical standards in the practice of engineering, including the responsibilities of the engineering profession towards people and the environment; VPL Seminar, University of Limerick, 16th February 2007 3rd ABET International Congress, Tampa, Florida, October 2006

  7. Programme OutcomesCEng Educational Standard • The ability to work effectively as an individual, in teams and in multi-disciplinary settings together with the capacity to undertake lifelong learning; • The ability to communicate effectively with the engineering community and with society at large. VPL Seminar, University of Limerick, 16th February 2007 3rd ABET International Congress, Tampa, Florida, October 2006

  8. Experiential Learning to an Educational Standard • Applies to holders of qualifications cognate to engineering, e.g. geology, physics, etc. • Candidates must demonstrate that over 3 years post-graduation they have achieved programme outcomes. • Results in a grade of membership. VPL Seminar, University of Limerick, 16th February 2007 3rd ABET International Congress, Tampa, Florida, October 2006

  9. Formation of a Chartered Engineer • Educational Standard, normally four-year Honours Degree in Engineering accredited by Engineers Ireland. • Achievement of Professional Competences demonstrated in Engineers Ireland review process. VPL Seminar, University of Limerick, 16th February 2007 3rd ABET International Congress, Tampa, Florida, October 2006

  10. The Competences of a Chartered Engineer • Use a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge and understanding to optimise the application of existing and emerging technology . • Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to the analysis and solution of engineering problems. • Provide technical, commercial and managerial leadership. VPL Seminar, University of Limerick, 16th February 2007 3rd ABET International Congress, Tampa, Florida, October 2006

  11. The Competences of a Chartered Engineer • Use effective communication and interpersonal skills. • Make a personal commitment to abide by the appropriate code of professional conduct, recognising obligations to society, the profession and the environment. VPL Seminar, University of Limerick, 16th February 2007 3rd ABET International Congress, Tampa, Florida, October 2006

  12. Statutory Relevance • 1969 Charter Amendment Act • Reserved functions of a Chartered Engineer VPL Seminar, University of Limerick, 16th February 2007 3rd ABET International Congress, Tampa, Florida, October 2006

  13. Acquiring CEng Competences by Experiential Learning • Educational and training programmes • Working with Chartered Engineers • Executing engineering projects of increasing complexity • Researching engineering literature and reports • Functioning as a “de facto” professional engineer on a range of projects. VPL Seminar, University of Limerick, 16th February 2007 3rd ABET International Congress, Tampa, Florida, October 2006

  14. Learning CEng Competences Through Experience • Quality of learning • Depth, balance and breadth of understanding • Application of learning in a range of diverse settings. VPL Seminar, University of Limerick, 16th February 2007 3rd ABET International Congress, Tampa, Florida, October 2006

  15. Requirements for Application • No formal academic qualifications • 15-20 years typical duration of experience. VPL Seminar, University of Limerick, 16th February 2007 3rd ABET International Congress, Tampa, Florida, October 2006

  16. Application Procedure • Alternative Routes Assessment Form, evaluated by Membership and Qualifications Board (MQB) • If MQB recommends “Experiential Learning Route to Chartered Engineer” candidate invited to produce portfolio describing learning achievements. • Candidates also sent Regulations and advised that process is difficult. • When candidate accepts, Mentor appointed. VPL Seminar, University of Limerick, 16th February 2007 3rd ABET International Congress, Tampa, Florida, October 2006

  17. The Experiential Learning Procedure • Report on Experiential Learning (10,000 to 12,000 words) • Report on an Engineering Project (5,000 to 7,000 words) • Two Essays VPL Seminar, University of Limerick, 16th February 2007 3rd ABET International Congress, Tampa, Florida, October 2006

  18. (a) Report on Experiential Learning • Describes experiential learning of candidate relating this to the competences of a Chartered Engineer. • Demonstrates understanding of engineering principles upon which claimed knowledge and skills are based. • Demonstrates ability to apply competences in a wide range of settings. • Letter of Certification from each employer. VPL Seminar, University of Limerick, 16th February 2007 3rd ABET International Congress, Tampa, Florida, October 2006

  19. (b) Report on an Engineering Project • Project undertaken during 5 years immediately prior to application to Engineers Ireland. • Nature of project should support candidate’s claim in respect of competences. VPL Seminar, University of Limerick, 16th February 2007 3rd ABET International Congress, Tampa, Florida, October 2006

  20. (c) Essays • Two Essays on separate engineering topics to demonstrate engineering understanding and written communication skills. VPL Seminar, University of Limerick, 16th February 2007 3rd ABET International Congress, Tampa, Florida, October 2006

  21. Role of Mentor • Assist candidate to • Understand competences • Accurately identify and describe skills and knowledge as these relate to competences • Should not attempt to enhance quality of candidate’s skills and knowledge • Mentor has no role or influence in the later examination of the candidate VPL Seminar, University of Limerick, 16th February 2007 3rd ABET International Congress, Tampa, Florida, October 2006

  22. The Examiners • Two Chartered Engineers with experience cognate to that of candidate’s • Current or former academic staff member of university or institute of technology offering one or more honours degree programmes accredited by Engineers Ireland • Examiners trained as interviewers and briefed by Registrar • Examiners make recommendation to MQB VPL Seminar, University of Limerick, 16th February 2007 3rd ABET International Congress, Tampa, Florida, October 2006

  23. The Oral Examination • Duration 3 hours, commences with 20-minute presentation by candidate • Based on portfolio content • Evaluate candidate’s understanding of what has been presented in portfolio and his/her engineering competences • Questions will cover relevant underlying scientific and engineering principles • At end of Examination candidate given an opportunity to highlight issues especially those candidate considers may not have been adequately covered. VPL Seminar, University of Limerick, 16th February 2007 3rd ABET International Congress, Tampa, Florida, October 2006

  24. Recommendation of Examiners • Admit to CEng - recommendation to next MQB meeting • Do not admit to CEng – report to Board of Examiners giving reasons related to competence deficits identified. Candidate informed. VPL Seminar, University of Limerick, 16th February 2007 3rd ABET International Congress, Tampa, Florida, October 2006

  25. Supporters • Two Chartered Engineers familiar with candidate’s work must support application • Supporters must be familiar with Regulations VPL Seminar, University of Limerick, 16th February 2007 3rd ABET International Congress, Tampa, Florida, October 2006

  26. Duration of Procedure • Completion and submission of portfolio, from date of acceptance up to one year • Examiners have up to one month to read portfolio • Candidate given two weeks minimum notice of Oral Examination • Candidate informed of decision following MQB meeting at which Recommendation of Examiners considered. VPL Seminar, University of Limerick, 16th February 2007 3rd ABET International Congress, Tampa, Florida, October 2006

  27. Conferring of CEng Parchment Successful candidates are conferred with a CEng parchment either at the National Conferring of Titles ceremony of Engineers Ireland or at a Regional Conferring. VPL Seminar, University of Limerick, 16th February 2007 3rd ABET International Congress, Tampa, Florida, October 2006

  28. Becoming a Chartered Engineer by Experiential Learning Denis McGrath Chartered Engineer Registrar VPL Seminar, University of Limerick, 16th February 2007

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