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ELECTION TO CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP – APPLICANT GUIDE

These guidance notes are for applicants who DO NOT already hold any professional engineeringtitles with other institutions. Applicants wishing to be registered as Engineering Techniciansmust consult the EngTech guide available on the website.

Section ContentsPageNumber

1 Completing the application 1

2 Academic Assessment 3

3 Assessment of competence – the Professional Review 4

Report 4

Interview 5

Special Cases 7

4 What happens next? 8

5 General information 9

6 Application Checklist 10

Annex A Competence statements (in brief) 12

Self assessment forms – IEng & CEng 13 & 14

Competence Grading structure and examples 15

Sample – Development Action Plan 20

1 COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM

1.1 The application form must be:

Completed in black ink; Clearly legible and, ideally, typed. Forms are available in either Word or PDF format

on the IMechE website. All forms must be signed and submitted in hard copy.

Incomplete applications will be returned. Failure to provide the information requested

will result in delays to the application process and may result in the application beingwithdrawn.

1.2 Pages 2 and 3 of the form together with the Professional Interview report are ultimatelypresented to the Professional Review Committee. Continuation sheets attached to thesepages are not accepted and will be discarded. Applicants are reminded that one of thekey competences assessed is communication and presentation skills.




Applicants must consult the checklist (PAGE 9) before submitting their application.

Incomplete submissions w ill be held pending receipt of outstanding information, andmay be sent back to the applicant.

ApplicantdetailsStep 1

Indicate which type of registration and membership level is being considered.Provide contact details for IMechE use when processing the application.Note: Applicants already registered, as CEng or IEng should complete a different form.

SponsorsStep 2

Each sponsor should be either CEng or IEng registered . Ideally two CEng sponsorsfor CEng applications and two IEng sponsors for IEng applications.

Applications for Fellowship must be sponsored by at least one Fellow.

Non-IMechE sponsors are checked against the relevant register to confirm professionalregistration in other Professional Institutions.

In addition to signing the application form, sponsors must also read the Guidance forSponsors and complete the relevant Sponsor form to be submitted with the application.

AcademicQualificationsStep 3

Before completing this form it is advisable to check the acceptability of qualifications bycompleting the qualification checker or emailing the membership helpdesk:[email protected]

ProfessionalExperience andcareer to date.Steps 4 & 5

Both sections should be accurately detailed in a clear and unambiguous manner and in thefirst person where possible.

ProfessionalExperienceStep 4

Provide a brief description of employer and business activities in not more than 5 lines.

Provide as much information as possible about current responsibilities including any

management responsibility for staff, projects and project teams, budgets, demonstration of engineering knowledge and expertise, health & safety duties and obligations, keyachievements to date. An organisation chart should be included in the Professional ReviewReport.

Applicants should advise the IMechE if their role or job changes during theapplication process. Any relevant information can be advised to the interview ers.

Career to DateStep 5

This section should set out in reverse chronological order (current first, workingbackwards in time), experience and company details held prior to the current appointmentwith positions held and responsibilities undertaken. Applicants, who have generally workedwithin the same company, should submit details of all positions held prior to currentappointment.

Applicants engaged in dual roles or jobs should concentrate on the most recent andrelevant professional roles. Details of earlier employment may be included briefly in theProfessional Review Report. Career breaks should be clearly highlighted.

InterviewlocationStep 6

Indicate chosen location for interview. Applicants who do not indicate a preference willautomatically have the interview arranged closest to their home address. You can chooseup to 3 locations in order of preference with 1 being your first choice.

Individuals who require any assistance with access to the building for the interview shouldcontact the Membership Team on 0845 226 9191

Industryclassification

Step 7

Clearly indicate current areas of engineering activity, identifying no more than 3 areas.This information is used solely for processing the application.

Data ProtectionActStep 8

Indicate by ticking one or more of the boxes which, if any, mailings from other parties arenot required.

Engagement tobe signed byapplicantStep 9

Finally, sign and date the application form . IMechE must have a paper copy of theform with an original signature. Electronic signatures are accepted provided IMechE is ableto verify the signature.




2 ACADEMI C ASSESSMENT (Step3 on application form)

Academic requirements for IEng and CEng are standardised under UK-SPEC. Thebenchmark levels are given in the table below. EngTech applicants must refer to thespecific guidance notes for further information.

The Incorporated Engineer The Chartered Engineer

Benchmark = a 3 year accreditedBachelors degree (BEng degree) orequivalent. This may also bedemonstrated by a suitable HND/HNC plus

a period of further learning.

Benchmark = a 3 year accredited BEng(Hons) degree plus an appropriate Masters

programme, period of further learning or a4 year accredited MEng degree orequivalent. This may also bedemonstrated by:

Qualifications acceptable for consideration (CEng)

A BEng (Hons) degree accredited under SARTOR 3 or UK-SPEC plus a period of further learning to Masters Level.

An accredited MEng degree (4 years or 5 years in Scotland) Engineering Council (UK) examinations of acceptable profile Overseas qualifications of an acceptable standard and profile can be considered eg.

Australia, Canada, Ireland, Hong Kong, New Zealand, South Africa, USA and Europe.Any relevant overseas degree, together with a suitable UK higher degree, may alsobe suitable for assessment

A BEng (Hons) degree accredited under SARTOR 2 (in specific circumstances).

IMechE accepts all qualifications listed on the Engineering Council Accredited Courses

Database (www.engc.org.uk). An accredited degree is the first step to becoming a CEngor IEng. Degrees are accredited as meeting either all or part of the requirements for

registration. It is advisable to complete the Qualification Checker on the IMechE websitebefore making an application to establish whether any further study is required.

Other appropriate qualifications, of the required standard, may be considered but will beindividually assessed by the Academic Assessment Committee. This assessment is free of

charge and requires the submission of a simple form. The Academic Assessment formcan be submitted at the same time as an application for membership which will be put

on hold pending the outcome of the Academic Assessment. Candidates may choose tohave their academic portfolio assessed prior to completing the Professional Reviewpaperwork.

Contact the Membership Team or go to the IMechE website to obtain the assessment

form.

Evidence required

2.1 Photocopies of any qualification certificates must be sent to IMechE with the application.This may be in the form of a copy of a certificate or a copy of the communicationreceived from the university notifying the applicant of their qualification award.

All copies of certificates or correspondence should be authenticated on the front, with thestatement “this is a true and fair copy of the original” and should be signed by

either of the following:

- The University- A CEng or IEng (or the equivalent level of professional registration overseas)- Senior-in-charge or, a member of the company’s HR department




The person signing the above statement should print in block capitals: their name,position, organisation and registration number, where applicable.

Applicants should NOT send their original certificates to the IMechE as we are not able to

guarantee their safe return.

Overseas graduates

2.2 All degree certificates must be in English or, be accompanied by an English translation.All documents must be authenticated as stated in section 2.2.

3 THE PROFESSIONAL REVIEW (Refer also Annex A)

3.1 The UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC) issued by theEngineering Council (UK) in 2004 sets out the standards for Registration. Applicantsmust demonstrate at the Professional Review Interview that they have acquired therelevant competences through their Initial Professional Development. It is the final part

of the process and comprises two parts: submission of Professional Review Report and aProfessional Review Interview.

PROFESSIONAL REVIEW REPORT

3.2 Monitored Professional Development Scheme (MPDS) applicants

MPDS applicants must produce the relevant detailed quarterly reports in lieu of the

Professional Review Report, which demonstrate clearly the level of professionalengineering skills, and evidence of competence and commitment. Satisfactorycompletion of the MPD Scheme does not guarantee success and applicants mustdemonstrate their competence to the assessors.

3.3 Non-MPDS applicants

The Professional Review Report forms the central part of the application. It is aconfidential document and will be destroyed by IMechE immediately following sanction of election by the Professional Review Committee.

3.4 The interviewers assess presentation and written communication skills before meetingthe applicant. The format described below may be used:

Introduction – summarising professional experience and career development to date(1-2 sides of A4) to supplement information in the application form; and

A critique of the breadth and depth of the applicant’s initial professionaldevelopment, experience and the extent of professional responsibility and how eachof the competences have been developed. The Report should contain the followingevidence:

Depth and breadth of engineering knowledge and the application of engineering

principles;

Design, development, application and/or use of new and emerging technologies

appropriate to the type of registration sought (IEng or CEng);

Evidence of initial professional development and any relevant training completed(copies of training certificates are not required);

Problem solving – how applicant identifies and resolves problems;

Applicant’s level of responsibility and autonomy within the project or processes;where and how the role fits/fitted into the overall project(s);

How leadership skills have been developed; how the applicant influences

individuals within the team(s);




Any budgetary control and/or planning control;

How environmental risks are identified and health and safety issues dealt with;

Evidence of verbal and written communication/presentation skills to suppliers,customers or other colleagues within the organisation;

Any learning points.

3.5 Applicants may find it simplest to select one or two projects, which were enjoyable andwhich provided the greatest challenge during recent years and highlight which andhow each of the competences was satisfied throughout the lifecycle of the

project. Applicants should write simply, clearly and logically. Applicants mustdemonstrate their personal contributions to the project, rather than only referring to theteam as a whole. It is acceptable for applicants to write in the first-person singular tensefor the purposes of this report. It is good practice for applicants to reference the relevantcompetence statements in the right-hand margin. Applicants should avoid dealing with

each competence area in separate sections as this will create a disjointed report which isdifficult to follow. Applicants are reminded that they are also being assessed for theircommunication skills; both written and verbal.

3.6 A Development Action Plan, which sets out how the applicant intends to maintain andenhance engineering competence through personal development, must be submitted.The plan should include short, medium and long-term goals and advise how these are

likely to be achieved. Normally one side of A4 is sufficient or follow the format set outby IMechE (sample attached). A copy should also be taken to the Professional ReviewInterview.

3.7 Format and Sign-Off

The format of the Report must:

Be written in the first person singular;

Be between 2000 – 2500 words in length and typed in double line spacing, single-

sided;

Not use acronyms, jargon or abbreviations; and

Be signed by a mentor, senior-in-charge, a Chartered Engineer or an IncorporatedEngineer, with the following declaration: “I certify that I have read the ProfessionalReview Report of ….. and confirm that it is to the best of my knowledge a true andaccurate statement.”

One copy of the report should normally carry an original signature.

THE PROFESSIONAL REVIEW INTERVIEW

3.8 Two trained and experienced IMechE panellists will conduct the interview. Additionally,an Interview Consultant will be present. Whenever possible, two interviewers will

conduct overseas interviews although an Interview Consultant may not be in attendance.Interviewers are trained by IMechE and understand the requirement of UK-SPEC, thecompetences for CEng and IEng and the criteria for election to Corporate Membership.Interviewers will give a very brief introduction of themselves for the applicant’s benefitbefore the interview.

3.9 The interview takes the form of a discussion between professional engineers,

evaluating the evidence of competence of the applicant. It is designed to lastapproximately 45 minutes and the applicant should do most of the talking. The applicantwill be expected to give detailed and specific answers about actual events todemonstrate the competences. The Professional Review Report will form the frameworkfor questions and responses. The applicant is encouraged to develop answers and

explain things clearly and concisely. Answers should be structured to demonstrate goodcommunication skills. Avoid the use of acronyms and slang.




In any form of interview it can be expected that some technical discussion will ensuefrom the natural development of the applicant’s role and responsibilities. Interviewpanel members may take the opportunity to develop a particular technical issue oraspect of the applicant’s responsibilities. This may take the form of an in depth questionand answer exchange of the engineering principles involved or the development of an

innovative process review to establish the applicant’s theoretical understanding of theissues involved. Applicants are advised to thoroughly read through the Report beforeinterview and identify potential technical discussion areas in advance.

3.10 Applicants may bring supporting evidence to back up any discussion but should be awareof the time constraints. Acceptable evidence may include technical drawings, sketches,calculations, design drawings etc. Sometimes a quick sketch can clarify several issues.

3.11 Interviewers will focus on most recent and relevant experience. Judgements will be

based solely on information provided to them and the applicant’s performance duringthe interview. Occasionally applicants submit a good quality Report but fail todemonstrate their core abilities because they are unable to present themselves orcommunicate effectively at interview. Applicants should seek advice from other IMechEmembers or ask a senior colleague or employer to conduct a mock interview beforehand.There are no trick questions! Applicants should use “I” whenever appropriate.

3.12 If the applicant feels that something has not been covered effectively then they will begiven an opportunity to add anything they wish to support their case. This time shouldbe used effectively.

3.13 Administration

Applicants will be advised of the venue, date, time and building location and should aimto arrive at least 10 minutes before the start of the interview. Contact details will beprovided at IMechE in case of emergencies on the day.

3.14 Role of I nterview Consultant

The Interview Consultant is an experienced and trained representative appointed byIMechE to ensure that standards are maintained and interviews are conducted fairly andconsistently. They will meet and brief the applicant before the interview and make any

introductions. Any queries about the process or the conduct of the interview should beraised with the Consultant following the interview. All comments will be passed to

IMechE staff. Neither the Interview Consultant nor the interviewers may adviseapplicants about the recommendation.

3.15 Assessing Competence

The interviewers record their comments and assessment marks for presentation to the

Professional Review Committee when an application is considered. Normally, therecommendation will be one of the following:

Elect to Corporate Membership Defer for one year* (i.e. normally needs more experience in current role)

Defer for two years* (i.e. normally needs to develop more breadth and depth incurrent role or at next promotional level)

Reject application in current form (this may indicate that the applicant is unlikely togain suitable experience in the existing role).

*time period is a recommendation only

The Professional Review Committee may also ask applicants to submit additional writtenevidence, if necessary.




3.16 Fellowship – Direct Entry

Fellowship of the IMechE is the senior class of membership and as such applicantsseeking election to Fellow are expected to demonstrate, by the appropriate evidence,

fulfilment of the UK-SPEC competences at the higher level plus their commitment andpractice of many of the following functions, attributes and qualities. The application mustclearly provide this evidence. When assessing an application for Fellowship the IMechEwill be looking for this evidence in addition to the five UK-SPEC competences:

Hold a position of senior responsibility and/or significant autonomy;

Active development and application of new technologies in engineering andrelated areas at a senior level;

Applies a significant range of fundamental principles and complex techniques

across a wide and often unpredictable variety of contexts;

Leadership qualities;

Strong evidence of resource management and/or personnel management anddevelopment;

Involvement in policy and strategy making decisions;

Budgetary and financial control;

Promotion of engineering to young engineers and potential engineers;

Highly specialist knowledge in a specific area of engineering; and/or Evidence of presentations, published papers etc.

Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to the development of the engineeringprofession in the broader context and to individual Continuing Professional Development(CPD). The IMechE recognises that applicants may no longer have hands-on engineeringresponsibility and that their careers may have developed more broadly into seniormanagement or into a specialist role. Individuals who have retired from a position of senior responsibility but continue to demonstrate a continuing commitment to theprofession within their CPD may be suitable to apply for transfer and election to

Fellowship.

The Institution believes that an established reputation is not necessarily dependent onholding a significant position of responsibility within senior management. Individualswho have made a sound and significant contribution as engineers are encouraged toapply.

3.17 Grading of Specialists

The Professional Review and interview assessment process generally provides for thoseworking in the broader areas of industry and academia. However, applicants who arespecialists in their field are not precluded from election to Membership, provided thatthey are working at the appropriate level of responsibility.

IMechE accepts that specialists may not be able to satisfy all five of the competencyareas, particularly those concerned with leadership and management, or that they maynot be able to demonstrate a sufficiently broad knowledge of engineering outside their

area of specialist subjects. To satisfy the requirements, the applicant should provideevidence of as many of the following attributes as is appropriate to the level of work:

In depth knowledge with degree of complexity of the specialist area

Involvement in innovative design, development and research

Broad awareness of engineering applications and transferability outside theirspecialist area

Evidence of presentations to conferences, seminars, suppliers’ customers etc.

Publications, in particular referenced written papers on their specialist subject

and Recognition as an expert in their chosen field and with a record of successful

consultation for their knowledge and expertise




Evidence of leadership and management skills may be found in the relationship withcolleagues, and other people and by how the applicant influences design decision-makingor policy processes.

3.18 Specialist use of Technology in Engineering

There is an increasing use of technology within the engineering industry and this isrecognised by the IMechE. When assessing an applicant who employs a significantamount of technology in their work role, Interviewers will seek evidence that the

resultant technology, program or software is being applied in an engineeringenvironment, e.g. design engineering, testing and assessment of equipment orprocesses, product development etc. In this case it is essential that the evidencesupports the application of engineering, skills and expertise to develop the product orprocess. Examples can include, CAD and CAE engineers, computer modellers, IT

engineers, CFD specialist and stress, metallurgical or thermodynamic analysts.

4 WHAT HAPP ENS NEXT?

4.1 Pro fessional Review Committee (PRC)

The Professional Review Committee meets quarterly to consider all applications forMembership and Fellowship. Audits are regularly conducted in accordance with theIMechE bylaws and terms of reference by trained staff and appointed members to ensurethat the procedures are being followed and that the decisions made are sound. Thecommittee will assess the application in its entirety taking into consideration therecommendations of and comments from the Interviewer Panel and the IndustrialAdvisors. The PRC has the delegated authority from the Trustee Board to ratify therecommendation made by the assessors. If the PRC amend the recommendation the

panel will be informed of the reasoning for this.

The secretary to the Professional Review Committee will advise applicants who fail tosatisfy the requirements of the reasons in writing. The secretary will use the

Interviewers’ assessment and Industrial Advisor’s comments as reference. Applicantsmay request a copy of their assessors’ comments from the Membership Team.

4.2 Arbitration and Appeals Process

The IMechE has an arbitration and appeals process whereby applicants who aredissatisfied with the considered decision about their application may appeal within agiven time frame. All documentation will be made available to the Arbitration Panel fortheir consideration. More information about this process is available on request.

4.3 Successful applications

Successful applicants will receive a letter from the Chief Executive confirming their

achievement and will be given the opportunity to purchase a hand-calligraphedcertificate. Names will be forwarded to the Engineering Council (UK) for Registration.

Names of successful applicants will appear in the Telegraph and Scotsman newspaperson the first Thursday of every third month (ie. March, June, September and December).




4.4 IMP ORTANT REFERENCE INFORMATION

Applicants are strongly encouraged to refer to the following documents on the IMechEwebsite:

IMechE Competence Statements (in detail) – UK-SPEC

Industry Competence Profiles provide guidance on specific industries and the levelof competence and commitment that an individual working at a particular levelwithin that industry should have achieved:http://www.imeche.org/membership/industrycomp.htm

For advice about professional development and recording your evidence visit the joint institution website at www.PD.How2.org

5 GENERAL INFORMATION

IMechE contacts:

[email protected]

UK: 0845 226 9191 Overseas: +44(0)20 7344 6999

www.imeche.org

1 Birdcage Walk, Westminster, London, SW1H 9JJ

Completed applications should be sent for the attention of Membership Applications

Other useful contacts are highlighted below:

Professional Development

Monitored Professional DevelopmentScheme (MPDS)

0845 226 [email protected]

[email protected]

Change of address/personal detailsand subscription enquiries forexisting members

01952 [email protected]

IMechE information leaflets

Further information is available from the Applications Team or on the website atwww.imeche.org

The UK-SPEC requirements may be found on the Engineering Council (UK) website atwww.engc.org.uk or www.uk-spec.org.uk




6 CHECK-LIST FOR APP LICANTS

Applicants must keep copies of all documents submitted to IMechE as original

applications will eventually be scanned and shredded.

MAKE SURE ALL DOCUMENTS ARE INCLUDED PRIOR TO SUBMITTING YOUR

APPLICATION

Traditional, non-MPDS applicants:

Have You … Copies Yes

Signed and completed an applicationform? 1

Had Section 2 of the application formsigned by both Sponsors?

(original signatures required)1

Had Sponsor forms completed andsigned by each Sponsor? 3

Included an Application Fee? 1

Included a P rofessional ReviewReport?

(signed off correctly by appropriateperson)

3

Included a Development Action Plan? 3

Included authenticated degreeevidence?

(not applicable if currently anAssociate)

1




MPDS applicants:

Have You … Copies Yes

Signed and completed an

application form? 1

Had Section 2 of the application

form signed by both Sponsors?(original signature required)

1

Included an Application Fee? 1

Had your Sponsor Form completed?(a Sponsor who is also your MPDS

Mentor does not need to complete

this)

3

Included a Final Personal Report

and Development Action Plan?3

Included Quarterly Reports for finaltwo years?

(doubled sided copies preferred)

3

Included your Final year MPDSAnnual Assessment?

(double sided copies preferred)3

Included authenticated degreeevidence?

(not applicable if currently anAssociate member)

1

Have you ticked YES to all the items listed above?

If you have not ticked YES to all the boxes,

DO NOT submit your application

Incomplete applications will delay the application process and mayresult in your application being w ithdrawn



Annex A


COMPETENCE AND COMMI TMENT STATEMENTS (in brief)

The Incorporated Engineer The Chartered Engineer

UK-SPEC states that Incorporated Engineers must

be competent, by virtue of their initial formationand throughout their working life, to:

UK-SPEC states that Chartered Engineers must be

competent, by virtue of their initial formation andthroughout their working life, to:

Use a combination of general and specialist

mechanical engineering knowledge andunderstanding to apply existing and emergingtechnology;

Use a combination of general and specialist

mechanical engineering knowledge andunderstanding to optimise the application of existing and emerging technology;

Apply appropriate theoretical and practical

methods to design, develop, manufacture,construct, commission, operate andmaintain products, equipment, processes,systems and services;

Apply appropriate theoretical and practical

methods to the analysis and solution of engineering problems;

Provide technical and commercial management; Provide technical and commercial leadership;

Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills; Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills;

Demonstrate a personal commitment toprofessional standards, recognising obligations tosociety, the profession and the environment.

Make a personal commitment to professionalstandards, recognising obligations to society, theprofession and the environment.

Grading Structure

The interviewers will grade each area using the following competence levels. Competence A has

to some extent been met through academic formation and therefore interviewers will be seekingto verify whether that knowledge and skills is being applied, and whether knowledge has beenbroadened and deepened within the context of the applicant’s career development.

Level 1 = Performs the activity with significant supervision and guidance; performs basic

routine and predictable tasks; little or no individual responsibility. (This level of competencewould not normally be sufficient for election to Membership)

Level 2 = Performs the activity in a range of contexts; supervision only required in more

complex circumstances; some individual responsibility or autonomy. (This indicates a minimumlevel of competence for election to Membership, which should be supplemented, by higher levelsof competence in the areas most relevant to the field of engineering in which the applicant isemployed).

Level 3 = Performs the activity in some complex and non-routine contexts; significantresponsibility and autonomy; can oversee the work of others. (This indicates a normal level of

competence for election to Membership).

Level 4 = Performs the activity in a wide range of complex and non-routine contexts;substantial personal autonomy; can develop others in the activity. (This indicates a high level of competence and suitability for election to Membership and possibly Fellowship)

Applicants for Membership should achieve a minimum level of 2 in each section, with a level of

3 in at least three sections, to be eligible for Corporate Membership. This means that applicantsshould normally achieve a threshold competence profile from each assessor of two sections at

level 2 and three sections at level 3. This part forms the objective assessment.

Individuals seeking election or transfer to Fellowship will be assessed against the samecompetences as described above. However, the applicant should normally score 4 in all sections

(there may be one at level 3).

NB: Applicants shou ld also refer to the detailed competence statements: UK-SPEC



Annex A


Self Assessment for Incorporated Engineer Registration

IEng A Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of mechanical engineering principles

Key e lem en ts o f comp e tence :

A1 Maintains and extends a sound theoreticalapproach to the application of technology in

mechanical engineering practice

A2 Uses a sound evidence-based approach to

problem solving and contributes to continuous

improvement

IEng B Demonstrate practical application of mechanical engineering know ledge and expertise


B1 Identifies, reviews and selects techniques,procedures and methods to undertake

mechanical engineering tasks

B2 Contributes to design and development of mechanical engineering solutions

B3 Implements design solutions and contributes

to their evaluation

IEng C Technical and Commercial Management


C1 Plans for effective project implementation

C2 Manages the planning, budgeting andorganisation of tasks, people and resources

C3 Manages teams and develops staff to meet

changing technical and managerial needs

C4 Manages continuous quality improvement

IEng D Inter-personal skills


D1 Communicates in English with others at all

levels

D2 Presents and discusses proposals

D3 Demonstrates personal and social skills

IEng E Professional conduct


E1 Complies with relevant codes of conduct

E2 Manages and applies safe systems of work

E3 Undertakes engineering activities in a way

that contributes to sustainable development E4 Carries out CPD necessary to maintain and

enhance competence in own areas of practice,

including a personal Development Action Plan



Annex A


Self Assessment for Chartered Engineer Registration

CEng A Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of mechanical engineering principles

Key e lem en ts o f compe tence :

A1 Maintains a sound theoretical approach inenabling the introduction and exploitation of new

and advancing technology and other relevant

developments A2 Engages in the creative and innovative

development of mechanical engineeringtechnology and improvement systems

CEng B Demonstrate practical application of mechanical engineering knowledge and expertise

Key e lem en ts o f compe tence : B1 Identifies potential projects and

opportunities B2 Conducts appropriate research B3 Implements design solutions and evaluates

their effectiveness

CEng C Technical and Commercial Management


C1 Plans for effective project implementation

C2 Plans, budgets, organises, directs andcontrols tasks, people and resources

C3 Leads teams and develops staff to meet

changing technical and managerial needs C4 Brings about continuous improvement

through quality management

CEng D Inter-personal skills


D1 Communicates in English with others at all

levels

D2 Presents and discusses proposals

D3 Demonstrates personal and social skills

CEng E Professional conduct


E1 Complies with relevant codes of conduct

E2 Manages and applies safe systems of work

E3 Undertakes engineering activities in a way

that contributes to sustainable development E4 Carries out CPD necessary to maintain and

enhance competence in own areas of practice,including a personal Development Action Plan











Issued April 2006 replacing all previous versions

practical application,evaluation anddevelopment. Goodknowledge and evidence of how to measure andimprove performance andfailure rates, and

optimisation issues.

solutions. Goodunderstanding of clientneeds. Contribution todesign and developmentrequirements, evidence of having implemented newprocesses, products or

services and supervised ateam to do so. Identifiespotential enhancements.

process. Clear evidence of implementing continuousimprovement processesand promoting qualitystandards throughout theorganisation and tocustomers and suppliers.

Clear understanding of client requirements inproject lifecycle. Probablyevidence of having ledteambuilding activities.

demonstrate evidebuilding teams. Sucnegotiation with internal and ecustomers.

Grade Competence AIncorporated Engineer

Competence BIncorporated Engineer

Competence CIncorporated Engineer

Competence DIncorporated Engine



DEVELOPMENT ACTION P LAN

Name Date

Development Action Plan – to be completed/returned with all Member and election to Fellowapplications

This should include short, medium and long term objectives with details of how these are likely to beachieved. If you have a current career plan as part of a company appraisal system, this will beacceptable evidence.

Section 1

Achievements since last career plan/ appraisal, including report on actions agreed then

Applicant Line Manager/ HR (if appropriate)

Date Date…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Section 2

Development actions agreed for next DAP period and period covered by plan

Capture any individual career plans and development activities (agreed with line manager or HR if appropriate). Specify action, competence areas targeted and timescales

Plan agreed

Applicant Line Manager/ HR (if appropriate)

Date Date

Documents

Guidance for Applicants Oct 08