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IGEMTechnical Report Option Workshop
Wednesday 26th October 2011
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Purpose
To clarify for current and potential CEng and IEng applicants who do not have the exemplifying qualifications, what is required to achieve a successful Technical Report as part of their application for professional registration
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Desired Outcomes• Understanding of the purpose and role of the Technical
Report in the professional registration process• Understanding of the IGEM Technical Report process and
the support available from the Institution• Understanding of the requirements for preparing and
delivering a successful Technical Report• Clarity on what Assessors expect of a Technical Report• Potential candidates to have a clearer view on how to draft
an appropriate synopsis• Potential candidates are able to judge whether the
Technical Report route is likely to be appropriate for them• Feedback suggestions to improve the ECUK/IGEM process
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Time Programme Activity Led By
10.30 – 10.35 Welcome & Introduction Malcolm Howe
10.35 – 10.40 Route to membership Malcolm Howe
10.40 – 11.00 Exemplifying qualifications for CEng / IEng and options for applicants without them
Andy McPhee
11.00 – 11.20 Technical Report Option Requirements Malcolm Howe
11.20 – 11.40 Role of the Mentor and Mentee Paul Hurford / Paul Sinclair
11.40 – 12.00 Technical Report Synopsis and List of Contents Gordon Davies
12.00 – 12.30 Preparation of the Technical Report Geoff Lloyd
12.30 – 13.10 Lunch
13.10 – 14.00 Assessment of the Technical Report and IGEM approval process
Jim Sibley / IGEM
14.00 – 15.00 Questions and Answers on individual applications / issues
All Presenters
15.00 Summing up, feedback to IGEM and further IGEM assistance
Malcolm Howe
Approx 15.30 Finish
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Introductions
Including:
• Brief resume of qualifications and experience
• What you would like from the workshop
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Routes to Membership
Dr Malcolm Howe
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Receive initial Membership enquiry
UKSPEC exemplifying qualifications?
Yes No
Technical report or other option?
Sufficient relevant experience?
Professional review process
ECUK registered member
Yes
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HND/Foundation Degree +Further Learning or B Eng
B Eng + Further Learningor M Eng
Non-engineering qualificationat or above S/NVQ Level 3
ProfessionalDevelopment
ProfessionalDevelopment
AssociateMember
MemberEng Tech
MemberC Eng
MemberI Eng
ProfessionalDevelopment
Associate
Entry Level Professional DevelopmentRequirement
Category/Grade of MembershipTechnical Report Preparation
ProfessionalDevelopment
ManagerMember
GNVQS/NVQ 3/4 or Equivalentin Engineering Subject
TechnicalReport
S/NVQ 1/2 or Equivalent inEngineering subject
Student
No qualifications
ProfessionalDevelopment
ProfessionalDevelopment
ProfessionalDevelopment
TechnicalReport
TechnicalReport
TechnicalReport
Eng TechRoute B
Eng TechRoute B
Eng Tech Route B
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Exemplifying Qualifications for CEng and IEng
Andrew McPhee
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Exemplifying QualificationsCEng
An accredited Bachelors degree with honours in engineering or technology (3 years full-time or 4 years with a work placement)
Plus
Either an appropriate Masters degree accredited by a professional engineering institution, or appropriate further learning to Masters level
Or An accredited MEng (4 years full-time)
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Exemplifying Qualifications
Please note:
Accredited degrees are listed on the Engineering Council website
National Recognition Information System, NARIC UK, makes formal ‘academic’ assessments of non-UK degrees and other qualifications
Qualifications hold their historic accreditation values
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Exemplifying Qualifications
Similar arrangements apply to IEng
An IEng accredited Bachelors or honours degree in engineering or technology
Or
A Higher National Certificate or Diploma or Foundation degree, plus appropriate further learning to degree level
OrAn NVQ4 or SVQ4 which has been approved for the purpose by a licensed engineering institution
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Examples of Exam Questions from Exemplifying
Qualifications
Copies available on table
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Options for Applicants without Exemplifying Qualifications
Candidates who do not have the exemplifying qualifications must clearly demonstrate they have achieved the same level of knowledge and understanding as those with exemplifying qualifications.
What are the options?
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Options for Applicants without Exemplifying Qualifications
•Taking further qualifications (top up)
•Completing appropriate work-based or experiential learning
•Writing a Technical Report, based on the candidate’s experience and demonstrating his/her knowledge and understanding of engineering principles and their application
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Technical Report Option
Dr Malcolm Howe
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Candidates should:• Have completed appropriate initial professional
development; and• Have exercised engineering responsibility
commensurate with Registration as a Chartered or Incorporated Engineer
• Have one of the following qualifications and/or have experienced a period of relevant engineering experience in posts of increasing responsibility to the appropriate level
What are the specific requirements for the Technical Report?
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What are the specific requirements for the Technical Report?
CEng:• BEng (Hons) accredited engineering degree plus relevant experience (in lieu of a formal period of further learning)
• Relevant HND/HNC plus relevant experience
• No relevant qualifications plus substantial relevant experience
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What are the specific requirements for the Technical Report?
IEng:
• Relevant HND / HNC / NVQ Level 4 plus relevant experience (in lieu of a formal period of further learning)
• No relevant qualifications plus substantial relevant experience
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Role of the Mentor and Mentee
Paul Hurford
Paul Sinclair
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Mentoring Relationships
Follow a life cycle:
• Rapport building• Setting direction• Making progress• Winding down
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The Role of the Mentor
• Communication• Organisation• Location• Flexibility• Manage Expectations• Feedback
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The Role of the Mentor
• Test• Fearless• Change management• Know your limits• What makes a successful mentor?• Benefits/What’s in it for me?
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Common Areas that Mentors overlook
– Commercial Acumen – generally– Depth of Engineering knowledge required
for Chartered Membership, particularly via the Technical Report route.
– Applying creativity.– Team/Section Management.– Environmental Practice/Knowledge required.– The role of the Institution.
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My Stages of Membership
Paul Sinclair
• IGE- IGEM route• 1990 - 1994: Associate Member IGE• 1994 - 1999: IGE Engineering Technician • 1999 - October 2011: IGEM Incorporated Engineer • My initial C Eng application to IGE 2006. • My academic shortfalls
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HND/Foundation Degree +Further Learning or B Eng
B Eng + Further Learningor M Eng
Non-engineering qualificationat or above S/NVQ Level 3
ProfessionalDevelopment
ProfessionalDevelopment
AssociateMember
MemberEng Tech
MemberC Eng
MemberI Eng
ProfessionalDevelopment
Associate
Entry Level Professional DevelopmentRequirement
Category/Grade of MembershipTechnical Report Preparation
ProfessionalDevelopment
ManagerMember
GNVQS/NVQ 3/4 or Equivalentin Engineering Subject
TechnicalReport
S/NVQ 1/2 or Equivalent inEngineering subject
Student
No qualifications
ProfessionalDevelopment
ProfessionalDevelopment
ProfessionalDevelopment
TechnicalReport
TechnicalReport
TechnicalReport
Eng TechRoute B
Eng TechRoute B
Eng Tech Route B
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Mentor and Me
Mentor engagement 2006 (Colin Higgins)
Starting my MSc in 2006 attainment in 2008
Attempted my synopsis April 2007
Synopsis accepted in January 2008
Mentee not meeting time scales
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Conclusion• Going forward without a mentor• Synopsis approved - January 2008• 2008 IGEM trained Mentor• Technical Report started - January 2008• Final Technical Report submission - January 2011 (No
formal Mentor)
• Pre-Interview - May 2011 Including some coaching (Mentoring)
• Technical Report Interview – July 2011• Professional Review Interview – October 2011• Elected as a Chartered Member – 10th October 2011
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The Technical Report
Gordon Davies
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Synopsis for the Technical Report
• Description of the project
• Demonstrating the candidate’s personal role and responsibility in the project
• Demonstrating the candidate’s personal understanding of underlying scientific and engineering principles and their application in the project
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Template for Preparing the Synopsis
Part 1: Contents ListPart 2: Project Idea Statement: -
- I will demonstrate my knowledge and understanding of the engineering principles for this project by … etc.
Part 3: Personal Role Statement: -- I will describe my personal role and responsibilities in the project at the grade of my application, i.e CEng or IEng level … etc
Part 4: Academic Level Statement: -- I will demonstrate my knowledge and understanding of the project to MEng or equivalent level for CEng and to BEng level or equivalent for IEng by … etc
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KEY
To indicate how you will demonstrate your understanding of scientific and engineering principles commensurate with the level of
qualification required for the grade of membership being applied for
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Synopsis and Technical Report examples are
available on the table
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Preparation of the Technical Report
Professor Geoff Lloyd
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Different Kinds of Reports
Reports come in many different shapes and sizes. Their primary function is to:
• Inform• Pursuade• Recommend
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Five cardinal principles underpin clarity of style and presentation, namely:-
• Accuracy• Clarity• Simplicity• Logical Development• A pleasing physical appearance of the report
as a whole
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Model for the Research Report• Title Page• Declaration• Abstract• Acknowledgement• Contents Page• List of Tables• Introduction, Aims and
Objectives of Research• Literature Review
• Research Methodology• Main Findings and
Analysis• Discussion• Conclusions• Recommendations
(and further research)• Bibliography
(reference section)• Appendices
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Use of Footnotes in a Report
Registration with CORGI was voluntary at first, where Gas Installers could join to gain support and information on standards, legislation and
show their customers they were associated with the growing CORGI brand. Registration with Gas Safe is now compulsory for anyone wishing to
attempt work on gas applicances and gas installations.
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`I regret however that the Survey Officer who is responsible for the preliminary investigation as to the technical possibility of installing a telephone at the address quoted by any applicant has reported that owing to a shortage of a spare pair of wires to the underground cable (a pair of wires leading from the point near your house right back to the local exchange and thus a pair of wires essential for the provision of telephone service for you) is lacking and that therefore it is a technical impossibility to install a telephone for you at……’
‘I regret to inform you that we are unable to install a telephone without considerable expense because there is no cable connecting your home to the main underground network and the local exchange’
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‘ I recorded basic information on how they used the tool in terms of the stroke, height and any force they applied. The data was recorded through observation and a stopwatch, so I took then sample times and I calculated the median value to prevent any distortion from the average.’
‘Basic information as to how the tool in terms of the stroke, height and any force that was applied was through observation and by using a stopwatch. In total, ten sample times were taken and the median value calculated thus minimising any distortion from the average values.’
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Preparation of the Technical Report
As simple as ABC • Accuracy• Brevity• Clarity
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ChecklistHave I kept to the original topic and covered all the main points?Have I gone into sufficient depth to demonstrate
that I understand the underlying engineering principles
and can apply them in a rigorous and logical manner?Are the points that I make relevant to the topic,
argument or outcome?Have I supported my themes, calculations and
arguments adequately by using relevant theory, examples and references?
Have I set out my thought processes, what decisions I made and why?
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Checklist Continued…
Have I set out my thought processes, what decisions I made and why? Have I acknowledged all sources and references?Have I written clearly?Have I remained within the word count?Have I completed the authenticity statement to the papers?
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Lunch Break
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Assessment of the Technical Report And
Approval Process
James Sibley
IGEM
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Assessment Criteria
• Technical Skills• Theoretical knowledge• Summative• Formative • Innovation and ideas development• Research background• Career appraisal
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Technical Report Interview
• Candidate submits completed application and Technical Report
- Was it reviewed by the Mentor?- Does it meet the objectives set out in the agreed synopsis?
• Two Assessors appointed by IGEM- May include an Independent observer
• Initial review of Technical Report- Preliminary score given (Scoring discussed later)
• IGEM arrange Technical Report Interview if report deemed acceptable
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The Interview
• Two trained Assessors- an independent observer may also attend
• Normally 1 - 1½ hours
• It is an academic test but informal- So try to relax!
• The Assessors have already deemed your report acceptable - It’s about showing you can communicate and you understand what you have written
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The Interview
• Give a brief overview of your report and put it into a broader context (15 mins)
• Remember the Assessors want to establish that you understand and know about engineering principles relevant to your report
• Interview conclusions – Your opportunity to ask questions and clarify any points
• After the interview, Assessors complete scoring sheets
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Methods of Assessment
4 Assessment Criteria UsedA.Structure of report, creativity and referencing
B.Written expression, definition, style, presentation and readability
C.Evidence of theory and application of engineering principles to Bachelor level (IEng) or Masters level (CEng)
D.Ability to handle issues and draw conclusions
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ScoringA. Structure of report, creativity and referencing
1. Lacks structure, addresses topic in a limited manner, referencing inaccurate or incomplete.
2. Addresses the topic with some evidence of structure, some referencing and evidence of flair.
3. Addresses the topic in logical and structured manner, accurate research referencing and creativity demonstrated.
4. Clearly addresses the task in a structured and logical manner, good support documentation, highly creative.
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B .Written expression, definition, style, presentation and readability
1. Meaning not always clear, lacks focus, presentation does not meet requirements.
2. Meaning and text reasonably clear, does not always make the point, evidence of logical style, presentation satisfactory.
3. Meaning clear, illustrated frequently in a logical manner, well presented and finished.
4. Meaning clear and fluent, originality in thought and expression, high standard of presentation.
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C. Evidence of theory and application of engineering principles to Bachelor level (IEng) or Masters level
(CEng)
1. Limited evidence of background knowledge and understanding, poor supporting theory, errors and inaccuracies, weak application.
2. Evidence of subject knowledge and understanding, no significant errors, limited development of theory, understands principles.
3. Adequate to good arguments and points, demonstrates understanding, no significant errors, good application.
4. Comprehensive development of ideas, clear evidence of understanding with sound application of principles.
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D. Ability to handle issues and draw conclusions
1. Superficial relevance and limited comprehension, errors in judgments and misleading summary.
2. Some relevant issues are identified and discussed, shows comprehension, no significant errors or omissions, some conclusions drawn.
3. Relevant issues and problems identified and discussed with some analysis, good summary of lessons learned.
4. Relevant issues and problems identified and discussed with some analysis and synthesis, action plan identified.
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Scoring
Scoring system is used twice
(a)Pre-Interview and (b) At Interview
(a) Assessors will make an initial assessment for each of the criteria A to D, based on the Technical Report
If the overall score is less than 8 the candidate is normally asked to revise and re-submit.
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(b) At Interview
Second assessment of criteria C & D made
Applicants should normally score at least two 3’s and two 2’s (Total 10), including at least one 3 in C or D
Successful applicants are invited to proceed to Professional Review Interview(N.B Not undertaken by the TR Assessors)
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IGEM Approval Process
IGEM
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IGEM Approval Process
• Submit a completed corporate application form and a 500 word synopsis including a contents list• Synopsis submitted to Academic Panel for approval• Word limit of full Technical Report advised• Prepare Technical Report and submit• Two IGEM Assessors appointed• Approve Technical Report?
- Assess Technical Report- Attend Technical Report Interview
• Now meets qualification requirements!
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Arbitration and Appeals Procedure• Appellant
- Written notice of intention within 4 weeks of receipt of notification
• IGEM- Membership Staff explain procedure of what constitutes grounds for appeal and request appeal fee of £30
• Appellant- Within a further 4 weeks, written statement of grounds for appeal and supporting statements from sponsors
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• IGEM- Membership Staff refer the case to CEO - CEO conducts investigation and refers the case to
Council- Council sets up an Appeals Panel of 2
experienced members not on the Membership Committee & not on the original Professional Review Panel
- Panel review case and may interview candidate- Panel report the recommendation to Council- Council make a final decision
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• IGEM Decision– CEO conveys decision to
• Candidate• Membership Department• Membership Committee
• Apellant– Appeal successful – fee refunded & standard application
route– Not successful – fee retained
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Technical Report Clinic
Questions & Answers
Break out Groups
Individual discussions as necessary
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Workshop Review & Feedback
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Purpose
To clarify for current and potential CEng and IEng applicants who do not have the exemplifying qualifications, what is required to achieve a successful Technical Report as part of their application for professional registration
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Desired Outcomes
• Understanding of the purpose and role of the Technical Report in the professional registration process
• Understanding of the IGEM Technical Report process and the support available from the Institution
• Understanding of the requirements for preparing and delivering a successful Technical Report
• Clarity on what Assessors expect of a Technical Report• Potential candidates to have a clearer view on how to draft
an appropriate synopsis• Potential candidates are able to judge whether the
Technical Report route is likely to be appropriate for them• Feedback suggestions to improve the ECUK/IGEM process