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The Way Forward to Chartered
Engineer Status through IMechE
MembershipMathew Thomas,Mathew Thomas, C.Eng., FIMechE, FIEAust.,C.Eng., FIMechE, FIEAust.,
CPEng.CPEng.
Chairman,Chairman,
IMechE Cawangan MalaysiaIMechE Cawangan Malaysia
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The IMechE
Who a
Class s of b ship Benefits of embership
How to become Registered
Questions and Answers Literature
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A reminder of who we are
IMechE is:
A charteredprofessional
engineering body
Registeredwith theEngineering Council
The mission statement is to:
create the natural
professional homeforall involvedin Mechanical
Engineering
What is the IMechE?
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IM
founded in 1847 by
George Stephenson
over 80,000 members
in 120 countries
a voice for the profession
international organisation
based in the UK
a learned society
a guardian of standards
Profile of the Institution
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Profile of a Chartered Engineer
Exercises independent technical
judgement and decision making
Is dedicated to creativity, innovation andcontinuous improvement
Accepts complexity and minimises
ambiguity
Has professional and personal integrity
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Profile of an
Incorporated Engineer
Part of the mainstream of professional
engineering and a practitioner of todays
technology
Performs complex technical duties of an
established or novel nature in a wide
variety of contexts
Has a substantial degree of personal
responsibility or authority
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Profile of an
Incorporated Engineer
Combines a practical approach with
detailed understanding of a particular
technology
Maintains and manages existing
technology efficiently
Is aware of the relationship between
technical responsibility in business and
the external professional environment.
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Professional Registration
with the IMechE
CEng and IEng are very different
qualifications, but with equal importance
to industry and the Institution. Inclusion of IEng broadens the IMechE
membership base, raising its profile and
expanding its influence
Regular feedback shows a need for a
more integrated IMechE membership
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Your Road to Professional
Registration
Review the IMechE's requirements
Obtain the necessary Academic
qualifications Achieve the required period of
Responsible Experience
Demonstrate competence as aProfessional Engineer at the
Professional Review Interview
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Affiliate
Associate
Member
Fellow
AMIMechE
C Eng / I Eng MIMechE
C Eng / I Eng FIMechE
REMEMBER:IMechE is there to helpYOU at every stage of your career
Routes to ProfessionalRegistration
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Build A Career
Strategic
Managerial
Technical
Develop
commercial
awareness
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Membership provides
Recognition of professional competence
I know that I am professional. The letters after my
name make sure that others know too.
Access to IMechE services & facilities Events, publications, information & library services
Links to external databases, libraries & services
A medium for lifelong Continuing Professional
Development (CPD)
A network of technical & social contacts
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Membership provides
Involvement in development of the profession
Enhanced employment opportunities
"Professional Engineering" magazine
mailed out every 2 weeks
Other specialist publications
Available through... The IMechE website: www.imeche.org.uk
Your fast link to all that IMechE offers
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The accredited route to becoming a Chartered
Engineer or an Incorporated Engineer and the use
ofthe designation CEng or IEng.
The recognisedprofessional designation forMember (MIMechE), recognised through the world
as the quality mark ofmechanical engineering
excellence.
The chance to network with otherprofessional
mechanical engineers via a wide range of
conferences, seminars, and regional activities.
Membership provides
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Enhancedprofessional opportunities for career
advancement, through networking events and
regular listings ofadvertised jobs in Professional
Engineering magazine and the PE website.
The opportunity to apply for the European
designation Eur Ing (CEng only).
Membership provides
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Why employ
Professional Engineers?
Increased credibility with customers and
suppliers
A culture of creativity, innovation and
continuous improvement leading to
Enhanced business opportunities, increased
competitiveness and a network of technicaland social contacts
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Professional Registration
Academic Requirements
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UK-SPEC
Education
HNC/HND/FD plus further learningBachelors degree
Professional Development
IENG
Demonstration
of competence,
knowledge and
understanding.
If you do not
have exempting
qualifications,
you may berequired to
submit a
technical report
Education
MEng
B(Hons) degree plus MastersB(Hons) degree plus further
learning
Professional Development
CENG
Professional
Review
FormationRegistration
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Routes to Membership
Standard applications
Individual Case Procedure
Senior Route to Registration
Technical Report Route
Existing CEng/IEng
Member to Fellow
All routes apply to CEng and IEng
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Professional Registration
Initial ProfessionalDevelopment (IPD)
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Initial Professional Development
A good grounding in basic engineering
principles
Achieved a position of professionalresponsibility
Capable of demonstrating competence as an
engineer
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IPD for CEng and IEng
A period of professional development
for a Chartered Engineer or an
Incorporated Engineer covers a broad
range of engineering skills to prepare
applicants to satisfy the five core
competencies assessed at Corporatemember level.
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IPD for IEng
Competence and Commitment
A combination ofgeneral and specialist engineering nowledgeandunderstanding to apply existing andemerging technology
Appropriate theoretical andpractical methods todesign, develop,manufacture, construct, commission, operate andmaintainengineeringproducts, processes, systems and services
Provide technical andcommercial management
Demonstrateeffectiveinterpersonal s ills
Personal commitment toprofessional standards, recognising
obligations to society, theprofession and theenvironment
It is unlikely that IPD will becompletedin less than three years
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IPD for CEng
Competence & Commitment
A combination ofgeneral and specialist engineeringknowledgeandunderstanding tooptimise the application ofexisting andemerging technology
Appropriate theoretical andpractical methods to the analysis of
engineeringproblems
Provide technical andcommercial leadership
Effectiveinterpersonal skills
Personal commitment toprofessional standards, recognisingobligations to society, theprofession and theenvironment
It is unlikely that IPD will becompletedin less than fouryears
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Professional Registration
Continuing ProfessionalDevelopment (CPD)
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IMechEs CPD Policy
Members and Fellows who wish to
practise as professional engineers must
keep themselves up to date in theengineering profession
Applicants for the class of Member must
be able to demonstrate by means of a
Personal Development Plan how they
propose to do this
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CPD may include...
Formal and Informal Learning Work-based learning, Distance learning
In-house courses, Work secondments
Private study, Special work projects Writing technical papers
In-house or for general publication
Contributions to Engineering
Mentoring, voluntary work, school governor IMechE Regions/Branches
YM and Committee work
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Competence and Commitment
The Professional Engineer must be able
to:
Use knowledge
Apply theory and practice
Provide leadership
Communicate effectively
Commit to the Profession
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Professional Registration
Experience Requirements
Professional responsibility
Knowledge and understanding
Putting the theory into practice
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IMechE Top Tip!
As soon as you possibly can, spend
some time collecting and arranging
every bit of evidence of professional
development you can think of:
Certificates of attendance at courses; old
appraisal notes; summaries of projects;
and relevant papers,etc. Get them countersigned if you can
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How Do I Measure Up?
The IMechE website provides:
Competence Profiles
Real life case studies of Engineers from
different sectors and their experiences with
regard to becoming Registered.
These can help you identify where youare now and what you need to do next.
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Professional Registration
Application requirements for membership
Completed application form
Sponsorship of two Professional Engineers Proof of academic qualifications
Evidence of training and/or experience
Professional Review Report
Personal Development Plan
Attendance at interview
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Mandatory Interview
Based on:
Application form Professional Review Report
Personal Development Plan
Demonstration of competence
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Interview Panel will assess:
Level of responsibility & professional
judgement
Length of time as a professional engineer Approach to problem solving
Awareness of the engineer's role in society
Presentation skills Commitment to CPD
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IMechE Top Tip!
Look at the Guidance Notes which arecontained in the Website/Membership
Pack. Use competence profiles to benchmark
your own application.
Seek advice from other professionalengineers
Talk to us...
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IMechE Near You
http://nearyou.imeche.org.uk
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Literature available in hard copy and
from the IMechE website at
www.imeche.org.uk
Any questions
Professional Registration
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ThankYou
Mathew Thomas,Mathew Thomas, C.Eng., FIMechEC.Eng., FIMechE
[email protected]@gmail.com
ChairmanChairman
IMechE Cawangan MalaysiaIMechE Cawangan Malaysia
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Professional Registration with the IMechE
Mathew Thomas,Mathew Thomas, C.Eng., FIMechE. FIEAust,C.Eng., FIMechE. FIEAust,CPEng.CPEng.
ChairmanChairman
IMechE Cawangan MalaysiaIMechE Cawangan Malaysia
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Professional Registration
Structure of Professional Review Report
Introduction a brief summary of your career
Main text
a critique of your experience
select projects which demonstrate the range and
depth of your responsibilities
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Interview Format
With an interview panel Interviewers abroad may not all be from IMechE
Member of IMechE staff present UK and some overseas locations only
Discussion based on Professional Reviewreports
Will be assessed against competence
statements Interviews can take place in company
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Professional Review Report Content
Types and sizes () of
projects
Howproblems were
identified & resolved
Technical content: depth,
breadth anduseofnew &
emerging technologies
Safety, quality &
environmental issues Yourlevel ofresponsibility
& autonomy
Where andhow yourrole
fittedin
Leadership skills - direct or
indirect
Any budgetary and/or
planningcontrol
Technical andcommercial
restraints
Evidenceofverbal & writtencommunications skills
Learningpoints
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Interview outcome
Interview panel recommendation submitted to
Professional Review Committee
Committee Secretary advises outcome: Election to MIMechE, or
If the interview is not successful, re-apply in one or
two years
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IMechE Top Tip!
Involvement in local events or IMechE
committees can be very useful.
You can make a good range of contactswho may be able to assist with your
application.
Involvement demonstrates acommitment to the Institution and can
be evidence of CPD.
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Assessment of Competence
Marked against competence
statements.
Candidates are scored 1 - 4
As a minimum a candidate must score
3 in three areas, and
2 in two areas