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’
Chartered Status – Benefit to You
• International
• Peer Assessment
• Compliance with Regulation
• Commitment to Code of Ethics
• Point of difference
• Qualification
Benefits to your Organisation
• Market – Competitive Edge
• People – Recruitment and Retention
• Clients – Assurance
• Quality
• Risk
• Demonstrated Capability
Global Recognition
Towards National Registration
Supported by
The Australian Engineering Profession
Gen Y
Gen X
Baby Boomers
Freedom
Your Learning Journey
Current Knowledge
Target Knowledge
Knowledge Gap
How do you know what you don’t know?
Pathways To Chartered Status
Eligibility for
membership
+ 3 years
experience
• 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)
In Principle 2012 Competencies Standards
Self
Community
•
Deal with Ethical Issues
•
Develop safe and efficient
solutions
•
Practice Competently
•
•
Responsibility for engineering
activities
Engage with relevant community
and stakeholders
•
Identify, assess and manage risk
•
•
Advanced Engineering Knowledge
•
Meet legal and regulatory
requirements
Communication
•
Local Engineering Knowledge
•
Performance
•
Problem Analysis
•
Taking Action
•
Creativity and Innovation
•
Judgement
•
Evaluation
Creating Value
Workplace
eCompetency Report
Experience
Up to 500 words
demonstrating an
element based on
your experience
The Experiential Learning Cycle
(Kobe 1984)
Experience
Plan
Review
Conclusion
Draft Engineering Competency Claim Review
EC
C
Bob the Engineer
ECC
ECC
David the
EA Assessor
Feedback
Draft ECC Reviewed!
Bob the Engineer
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Engineering Competency Claim Verification
EC
C
Bob the Engineer
ECC
EoC
Verifier
Submit for Verification
Approve
d
Jane the Verifier
Approved
ECC
WWW
ECC Verified &
Ready for
Assessment!
Not Approved
Bob the Engineer
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Continuous Assessment Submission & Assessment
EC
C1
EC
C2
EC
C3
EC
C4
EC
C5
Continuous Assessment
Submission
Emma the PDP
Coordinator
Bob the Engineer
PDP Account
4
ECC
have been assessed as Competent!
Continuous Assessment
Submission
Doug the Assessor
Lucy the Assessor
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Submission Progress…
ECC Progression
Bob the Engineer
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!
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Professional Interview Process
Emma the PDP
Coordinator
I’m
great.
Confirm PI Outcomes
Bob the Engineer
Congratulations Bob, CPEng!
Interview Table
Steve the Assessor
Lucy the Assessor
We
agree
.
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Chartered Status Ongoing
Professional Development Program (PDP)
Assessment and
Experience
Continuous Feedback
Document
evidence
Professional
Interview
CPD &
Audit 3 – 5
years
What to do now?
• Join Engineers Australia
• Send Name and Membership number to PDP
Co-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