1. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-2013 1 Opening Learning in Engineering for ITE & Diploma graduates Dr Sam Man Keong ( 岑文强 ) Singapore Institute of Engineering Technologists (SIET) Website: www.siet.org.sgwww.siet.org.sg Email: sammk1951@gmail.comsammk1951@gmail.com

2. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-20132 Highlights About the Speaker Introduction What is Open Learning? Open Learning in Engineering (OLE) for ITE & Diploma Graduates Recognitions of Engineering Degrees by Open Learning Questions & Answers

3. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-20133 About the Speaker - Dr Sam Man Keong ( 岑文强 ) Singapore : SP/NUS/NTU. Australia : MelbU/RMIT/CQU. Chartered Engineer (UK/Ireland/Australia) Chartered Builder (UK) Chartered Mathematician (UK) Chartered Scientist (UK) Chartered Environmentalist (UK). A life-long learner.

4. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-20134 Introduction The Engineering Team : Engineers + Technologists + Technicians + Tradesmen/Craftsmen. Professional Bodies: Institution of Engineers, Singapore [IES][1966][Website: www.ies.org.sg ]www.ies.org.sg Singapore Institute of Engineering Technologists [SIET][1980][Website: www.siet.org.sg ]www.siet.org.sg

5. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-20135 Professional LevelAcademic Criteria SingaporeAustraliaUnited Kingdom Professional Engineer/ CEng(UK) BEng (4 yrs FT) MEng (4 yrs FT) Engineering Technologist/IEng(UK) Poly Diploma (3 yrs FT) BEngTechBEng(Hons) (3 yrs FT) Engineering Technician/ EngTech(UK) ITE – Higher Nitec (2 yrs FT) Associate Degree/ Advanced Dip HND Tradesman/ Craftsman ITE - NitecCert – Level 3OND

6. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-20136 What is Open Learning? Open learning is a teaching method.teaching method Open learning is supposed to allow pupils self-determined, independent and interest-guided learning. Also : Active Learning….Cooperative Learning….Distance Education….Open Education.

7. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-20137 What is Open Learning? Distance education or distance learning is a field of education that focuses on teaching methods and technology with the aim of delivering teaching, often on an individual basis, to students who are not physically present in a traditional educational setting such as a classroom. It has been described as "a process to create and provide access to learning when the source of information and the learners are separated by time and distance, or both."

8. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-20138 OLE for ITE & Diploma graduates UK: Teesside University – HND in Engineering Aston University – BSc(Prof Eng) accredited by Engineering Council for ‘Incorporated Engineer’. Australia: University of Southern Queensland – Associate Degree in Engineering ; Bachelor of Engineering Technology; Bachelor of Engineering, accredited by Engineers Australia. USA: University of North Dakota – BSc (Eng), accredited by ABET.

9. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-20139 Teesside University, UK [website: www.tees.ac.uk ]www.tees.ac.uk 1844 : Middlesbrough-based Mechanics' Institute MiddlesbroughMechanics' Institute 1930 : Constantine Technical College 1969 : Teesside Polytechnic 1992 : University of Teesside

10. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-201310 Teeside University - Constantine Building

11. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-201311 Teesside University Open Learning in Engineering [TUOL] Teesside University open learning in engineering (TUOL) is the world’s leading provider of high quality flexible education to the engineering industry. For 25 years we have been creating high quality, stand alone, open learning materials. It is a realistic way to deliver necessary training and education to staff who are unable to attend conventional classroom based courses. So, if you work on an oil rig in the Caribbean or in pipeline construction in a desert, your professional development need not be interrupted – you can study at your own pace, effectively anywhere.

12. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-201312 Teesside University Open Learning in Engineering [TUOL] More than 30,000 students worldwide have studied engineering and technology courses that we have designed and developed. And our portfolio is growing. We offer: level 2 and 3 City & Guilds Certificates Higher National Certificates and Higher National Diplomas at levels 4 and 5

13. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-201313 Teesside University Open Learning in Engineering [TUOL] comprehensive tutor support network a dedicated online support site through e- learning which provides learning and support materials.e- learning

14. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-201314 Teesside University Open Learning in Engineering [TUOL] We currently offer HNC/D courses by flexible open learning in: Electrical and Electronic Engineering, HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering, HND Mechanical Engineering, HNC Mechanical Engineering, HND Instrumentation and Control Engineering, HNC Instrumentation and Control Engineering, HND Chemical Engineering, HNC Chemical Engineering, HND Process Engineering, HNC Process Engineering, HND

15. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-201315 Teesside University Open Learning in Engineering [TUOL] After successfully completing a HND, you are well placed to continue your education and may consider studying for a degree. Teesside offers BEng (Hons) and MEng (Hons) degrees in a range of engineering disciplines, however these are not currently available through open learning.

16. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-201316 Teesside University – TUOL : Contact Teesside University open learning in engineering School of Science & Engineering Teesside University Middlesbrough Tees Valley TS1 3BA T: +44 (0)1642 342740 Fax: +44 (0)1642 342743 E: tuole@tees.ac.uk tuole@tees.ac.uk Dr Paul Shelton (Director) T: 01642 342497 | E: p.w.shelton@tees.ac.ukp.w.shelton@tees.ac.uk

17. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-201317 Aston University, UK 1895 – Birmingham Municipal Technical School. 1927 : Birmingham Central Technical College 1951 : College of Technology, Birmingham. 1956 : the first designated College of Advanced Technology College of Advanced Technology 1966 – gained University Status by Royal CharterUniversity StatusRoyal Charter

18. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-201318 Distance learning at Aston – Engineering BEng (Hons) Professional Engineering (Power Systems)  Incorporated Engineer BEng (Hons) Professional Engineering (Power Systems) MSc Professional Engineering  Chartered Engineer MSc Professional Engineering

19. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-201319 University of Southern Queensland [Website : www.usq.edu.au ]www.usq.edu.au 1967 : Queensland Institute of Technology (Darling Downs Campus). 1971 : Darling Downs Institute of Advanced EducationDarling Downs Institute of Advanced Education 1990: the University College of Southern Queensland 1992: University of Southern Queensland

20. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-201320 University of Southern Queensland [Website : www.usq.edu.au ]www.usq.edu.au Engineering Degrees offered: Associate Degree of Engineering Bachelor of Engineering Technology Bachelor of Engineering (in 10 different Majors). Master of Engineering Engineering Doctorates BEng Accredited by Engineers Australia as Professional Engineers.

21. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-201321 USQ- Bachelor of Engineering (BENG) - BEng Standard duration: 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time or external Total : 32 units Major Agricultural Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Systems Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering Environmental Engineering Instrumentation and Control Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mechatronic Engineering Power Engineering

22. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-201322 University of North Dakota, USA [website: www.und.edu ]www.und.edu The University of North Dakota (UND) is a public research university located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States.public research universityGrand Forks, North Dakota Established by the Dakota Territorial Assembly in 1883.Dakota Territorial

23. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-201323 UND - Early 20th century campus scenes

24. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-201324 UND - Merrifield Hall UND - Chester Fritz Library

25. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-201325 Online & Distance Education at UND The University of North Dakota has a strong history in distance learning, offering correspondence by mail courses since 1911. Today, more than 7,000 enroll in distance courses each year. With the University of North Dakota’s ABET- accredited distance engineering degree program, you can earn your Bachelor of Science in Engineering while you continue to live and work in your local community.ABET- accredited

26. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-201326 Online & Distance Education at UND The College of Engineering and Mines currently offers five of our engineering degree programs (chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical and petroleum) through a distance delivery mode called our Distance Engineering Degree Program (DEDP).Distance Engineering Degree Program (DEDP). Our DEDP delivery mode offers non-traditional engineering students an opportunity to complete most of their undergraduate degree coursework in our accredited undergraduate engineering programs through the internet. Students are required to complete their laboratory requirements through accelerated summer courses at UND. Since our DEDP students experience the same lectures and coursework requirements as our on campus students, we consider this education experience to be essentially equivalent.

27. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-201327 UND – Online First Degrees in Engineering (accredited by ABET) Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering

28. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-201328 UND - Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Begins every Fall (August), Spring (January) & Summer (May) 135 Credits 6+ Years to Complete Online Recorded Lectures with On-Campus Labs Deadlines for Lessons/Exams ABET Accredited

29. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-201329 UND - Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Begins every Fall (August), Spring (January) & Summer (May) 136 Credits 6+ Years to Complete Online Recorded Lectures with On-Campus Labs Deadlines for Lessons/Exams ABET Accredited

30. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-201330 UND - Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Begins every Fall (August), Spring (January) & Summer (May) 129 Credits 6+ Years to Complete Online Recorded Lectures with On-Campus Labs Deadlines for Lessons/Exams ABET Accredited

31. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-201331 Recognitions of Engineering Degrees by Open Learning International Engineering Agreements: Mutual Recognition of Engineering Qualifications: The Washington Accord (1989) The Sydney Accord (2001) The Dublin Accord (2002) Mutual Recognition of Professional Competence: APEC Engineer agreement (1999) The Engineers Mobility Forum agreement (2001) The Engineering Technologist Mobility Forum agreement (2003)

32. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-201332 Washington Accord Established in 1989. The Washington Accord is an international accreditation agreement for professional engineering academic degrees.engineering academic degrees The Washington Accord covers undergraduate engineering degrees.undergraduate The accord is not directly responsible for the licensing or registration of Professional Engineers and Chartered Engineers, but it does cover the academic requirements that are part of the licensing processes in signatory countries.Professional EngineersChartered Engineers

33. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-201333 Washington Accord - Full Signatories (2011) Australia - Represented by Engineers Australia (1989)Engineers Australia (1989) Canada - Represented by Engineers Canada (1989)Engineers Canada (1989) Chinese Taipei - Represented by Institute of Engineering Education Taiwan (2007) Institute of Engineering Education Taiwan (2007) Hong Kong China - Represented by The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (1995) The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (1995) Ireland - Represented by Engineers Ireland (1989)Engineers Ireland (1989) Japan - Represented by Japan Accreditation Board for Engineering Education (2005)Japan Accreditation Board for Engineering Education (2005) Korea - Represented by Accreditation Board for Engineering Education of Korea (2007)Accreditation Board for Engineering Education of Korea (2007) Malaysia - Represented by Board of Engineers Malaysia (2009)Board of Engineers Malaysia (2009) New Zealand - Represented by Institution of Professional Engineers NZ (1989) Institution of Professional Engineers NZ (1989) Singapore - Represented by Institution of Engineers Singapore (2006) Institution of Engineers Singapore (2006) South Africa - Represented by Engineering Council of South Africa (1999) Engineering Council of South Africa (1999) Turkey - Represented by MUDEK (2011)MUDEK (2011) United Kingdom - Represented by Engineering Council UK (1989) Engineering Council UK (1989) United States - Represented by Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (1989) Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (1989)

34. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-201334 Washington Accord Australia: Engineers Australia USA: ABET UK: Engineering Council Singapore: IES; PEB Malaysia: IEM; BEM

35. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-201335 Recognitions of Overseas Engineering Degrees in Singapore by PEB The PEB in Singapore has given the following ‘clarifications’ in the recent ‘Approved Qualifications – Notification 2009’: Section 2(b) Does not include any study through (i) a distance learning programme; or (ii) a twinning programme conducted wholly or partly by a university, college or an institution that is not specified in the Schedule, unless such twinning programme is approved by the Board.

36. Open Learning in Engineering - ITEPoly-201336 Recognitions of Overseas Engineering Degrees in Singapore by PEB Section 3(f) : If the qualification has been obtained partly on account of advanced standing credits awarded for any other qualification – (i) that other qualification must be approved by the Board; and (ii) the advanced standing credits must not exceed one-half of the total modular credits or academic units required for graduation in the undergraduate engineering degree programme for the qualification.

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