Open Learning in Engineering Opening Learning in Engineering : Challenges & Opportunities Dr Sam Man Keong ( 岑文强 ) Singapore Institute of Engineering Technologists (SIET) Website:

Open Learning in Engineering Highlights About the Speaker Introduction What is Open Learning? Open Learning in Engineering: UK Australia USA Recognitions of Engineering Degrees by Open Learning Questions & Answers

Open Learning in Engineering 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.

Open Learning in Engineering Introduction The Engineering Team : Engineers + Technologists + Technicians + Tradesmen/Craftsmen. Professional Bodies: Institution of Engineers, Singapore [IES][1966][Website: ] Singapore Institute of Engineering Technologists [SIET][1980][Website: ]

Open Learning in Engineering 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

Open Learning in Engineering 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.

Open Learning in Engineering 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."

Open Learning in Engineering Open Learning in Engineering UK: HND : Teesside University BSc & MSc : Aston University MSc by Other Us : HWU; Napier; Surrey; Aston; Brunei; Salford; Bath. Australia: University of Southern Queensland University of New South Wales

Open Learning in Engineering Open Learning in Engineering - USA ABET Accredited First Degree in Engineering: University of North Dakota Online Master Degrees in Engineering Norwich; Georgia Tech; Texas Tech; Purdue, Penn State.

Open Learning in Engineering Teesside University, UK [website: ] : Middlesbrough-based Mechanics' Institute MiddlesbroughMechanics' Institute 1930 : Constantine Technical College 1969 : Teesside Polytechnic 1992 : University of Teesside

Open Learning in Engineering Teeside University - Constantine Building

Open Learning in Engineering 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.

Open Learning in Engineering 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

Open Learning in Engineering 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

Open Learning in Engineering 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

Open Learning in Engineering 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.

Open Learning in Engineering Teesside University – TUOL : Contact Teesside University open learning in engineering School of Science & Engineering Teesside University Middlesbrough Tees Valley TS1 3BA T: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) E: Dr Paul Shelton (Director) T: | E:

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

Open Learning in Engineering Distance learning at Aston – Engineering (2011) BEng (Hons) Professional Engineering (Power Systems) BEng (Hons) Professional Engineering (Power Systems) MSc Professional Engineering

Open Learning in Engineering Aston - BEng (Hons) Professional Engineering (Power Systems)BEng (Hons) Professional Engineering (Power Systems) The course provides the advanced engineering knowledge and understanding needed to qualify for incorporated engineer (IEng) status, and helps with building the range of practical competences also needed for IEng. Duration: Between 1 and 3 years Distance Learning Entry requirements: An Aston Foundation degree in Power Engineering or equivalent Tuition fees: £3375 (2011) paid either in full or by instalments depending on the delivery period selected. Course outline The Professional Engineering (Power Systems) course is a progression pathway with 120 credits weighting, designed to give a route from foundation degrees to a BEng/BSc. It is offered to those who hold 240 credits from Aston Foundation Degree (or equivalent) in power engineering or other related topic.

Open Learning in Engineering Aston - BEng (Hons) Professional Engineering (Power Systems)BEng (Hons) Professional Engineering (Power Systems) The programme has six modules. There are four technical modules each worth 20 credits, a professional development audit module worth 10 credits and a work-based project module worth 30 credits. The modules are: Professional Development Audit (10 credits) Elements of Power Systems I (20 credits) Elements of Power Systems II (20 credits) Sustainable & Renewable Technologies (20 credits) Power Electronics & Machines for Power Systems (20 credits) Work based Project (30 credits)

Open Learning in Engineering Aston - MSc Professional Engineering MSc Professional Engineering The concept behind MSc Professional Engineering was developed by the Engineering Council (ECUK), the overall regulator of the engineering profession in the UK, with UK government support - please see Aston has signed an agreement with ECUK establishing Aston as a provider of an MSc Professional Engineering course meeting ECUK expectations. Major professional engineering institutions have signed an agreement with the ECUK to recognise and support MSc Professional Engineering courses.

Open Learning in Engineering For more information, see link:

Open Learning in Engineering Aston - MSc Professional Engineering MSc Professional Engineering Entry requirements MSc Professional Engineering is suitable for people who aspire to fully qualified professional engineer status (CEng) and are already part way there, normally through a first or good second class UK accredited honours degree at bachelor’s level (BEng or BSc) supported by several years of employment experience gaining practical competence and responsibility. We can also accept people without an honours degree (eg qualified to HND level) but with greater relevant experience. Qualifications from outside the UK will also be considered.

Open Learning in Engineering Aston - MSc Professional EngineeringMSc Professional Engineering Duration of programme: 2 to 5 years work-based distance learning Start date: October, January, April or July Distance learning available: This programme is work-based distance learning only. Fees: [£1 ≈ SGD$2] UK/EU: £3,600 per year plus operational costs. International students: £4,300 per year plus operational costs.

Open Learning in Engineering Aston - MSc Professional EngineeringMSc Professional Engineering Professional accreditation Successful completion of MSc Professional Engineering combined with membership of a suitable engineering institution guarantees access to the institution’s process for professional review for CEng registration. Possession of the MSc will meet the educational requirements for CEng. You will still need to satisfy the institution about your practical competences, but MSc Professional Engineering study will help you with this.

Open Learning in Engineering Aston - MSc Professional EngineeringMSc Professional Engineering Engineering Institutions MSc Professional Engineering can be studied in any engineering area taught at Aston covered by a signed-up engineering institution. Currently this covers: Computing: British Computer Society (BCS) British Computer Society (BCS) Chemical Engineering: Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) Design: Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) Electronic Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Design, Engineering Management: Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Mechanical Engineering: Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)

Open Learning in Engineering UK - MSc Degrees in ‘Engineering’ Most of these MSc degrees in Engineering by Distance Learning (DL) are recognized as meeting the ‘Further Learning’ under UK- SPEC. [website: ] For example, the Surrey – MSc (Bridge Engineering) is approved by the ICE and IStructE as meeting the requirements under UK-SPEC for periods of Further Learning leading to Chartered Engineer status.

Open Learning in Engineering UK UniversityDegrees offered by DL Heriot-Watt University [website : ] MSc(Civil Engineering)*; MSc (Civil Engineering & Construction Management)* Napier University [website : MSc(Timber Engineering) * Accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM)

Open Learning in Engineering UK UniversityDegrees offered by DL Aston University [website : ] MSc(Traffic Engineering); MSc(Professional Engineering-Chemical; Electronic; Manufacturing; University of Surrey [website: MSc(Bridge Engineering); MSc(Structural Recognized by ECUK as satisfying the education requirement for CEng.

Open Learning in Engineering UK UniversityDegrees offered by DL Brunel University [website : ] MSc (Building Services Engineering) University of Salford [website : MSc (Audio Acoustics); MSc (Environmental Acoustics) Bath University MSc (International Construction Management)

Open Learning in Engineering University of Southern Queensland [Website : ] : Queensland Institute of Technology (Darling Downs Campus) : Darling Downs Institute of Advanced EducationDarling Downs Institute of Advanced Education 1990: the University College of Southern Queensland 1992: University of Southern Queensland

Open Learning in Engineering University of Southern Queensland [Website : ] 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.

Open Learning in Engineering 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

Open Learning in Engineering University of New South Wales [Website : ] : New South Wales University of Technology : University of New South Wales. The main UNSW campus is situated in Kensington, Sydney.Kensington The University established Colleges in Newcastle (1951) and Wollongong (1961), which eventually became the University of Newcastle and the University of Wollongong in 1965 and 1975 respectively.NewcastleWollongongUniversity of NewcastleUniversity of Wollongong

Open Learning in Engineering UNSW – Distance Education in Engineering Master of Engineering Science Graduate Diploma of Engineering Science Graduate Certificate of Engineering Science Graduate Certificate of Engineering Science

Open Learning in Engineering University of North Dakota, USA [website: ] 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

Open Learning in Engineering UND - Early 20th century campus scenes

Open Learning in Engineering UND - Merrifield Hall UND - Chester Fritz Library

Open Learning in Engineering Online & Distance Education at UND The University of North Dakota has a strong history in distance learning, offering correspondence by mail courses since 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

Open Learning in Engineering 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.

Open Learning in Engineering 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

Open Learning in Engineering UND - Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering Begins every Fall (August), Spring (January) & Summer (May) 133 Credits 6+ Years to Complete Online Recorded Lectures with On-Campus Labs Deadlines for Lessons/Exams ABET Accredited

Open Learning in Engineering 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

Open Learning in Engineering 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

Open Learning in Engineering 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

Open Learning in Engineering UND - Bachelor of Science in Petroleum 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 Accreditation (Pending)

Open Learning in Engineering USA - Master Degrees in Engineering by Distance Education Norwich University Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) Texas Tech University Purdue University Pennsylvania State University (Penn State; PSU)

Open Learning in Engineering Norwich University - USA Norwich University (NU) is a private university located in Northfield, Vermont (USA). private university NorthfieldVermont The university was founded in 1819 at Norwich, Vermont, as the American Literary, Scientific and Military Academy.Norwich, Vermont It is the oldest of six Senior Military Colleges, and is recognized by the United States Department of Defense as the "Birthplace of ROTC" (Reserve Officers' Training Corps).Senior Military CollegesUnited States Department of DefenseReserve Officers' Training Corps

Open Learning in Engineering Norwich University - USA The School of Graduate and Continuing Studies oversees the university's graduate programs. The majority of the graduate programs are conducted on a distance learning platform. The university offers accredited and highly recognized programs in a range of fields including diplomacy, military history, business administration, civil engineering, justice administration, public administration, business continuity, information assurance, nursing, and organizational leadership, plus a certificate in teaching and learning. distance learning

Open Learning in Engineering

Open Learning in Engineering Norwich University - USA Norwich offers online graduate programs, including a 5-year Master of Architecture program.

Open Learning in Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology - USA The Georgia Institute of Technology (commonly called Georgia Tech) is a public research university in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States. publicresearch university Atlanta, Georgia The educational institution was founded in 1885 as the Georgia School of Technology. Initially, it offered only a degree in mechanical engineering.

Open Learning in Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology - USA By 1901, its curriculum had expanded to include electrical, civil, and chemical engineering. In 1948, the school changed its name to reflect its evolution from a trade school to a larger and more capable technical institute and research university.trade school technical institute Georgia Tech is consistently ranked among the best universities in the United States and the world. For over a decade, Georgia Tech has remained in the top ten public universities in the United States.public universities

Open Learning in Engineering Georgia Tech's East Campus and Central Campus as seen from an elevated point near Peachtree Street and North Avenue. Bobby Dodd Stadium is in the foreground, Tech Tower and Junior's Grill are in the background to the left, and the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center is in the background and to the right. The Varsity is in the immediate foreground between the viewer and Bobby Dodd Stadium.Peachtree StreetNorth Avenue Bobby Dodd StadiumTech Tower Junior's GrillGeorgia Tech Aquatic CenterThe Varsity

Open Learning in Engineering The Carnegie Building, constructed in 1907, is located in the Historic District of Central Campus. It was originally the campus library, and it now houses the President's office. Historic District

Open Learning in Engineering Britain Dining Hall, the main dining hall for East Campus.

Open Learning in Engineering Georgia Tech : Our Online Master's Degrees Aerospace Engineering Computational Science and Engineering Electrical and Computer Engineering Industrial Engineering Information Security Mechanical Engineering Medical Physics Operations Research Website:

Open Learning in Engineering Texas Tech University - USA Texas Tech University, often referred to as Texas Tech or TTU, is a public, coeducational, research university in Lubbock, Texas, United States. Established on February 10, 1923, and originally known as Texas Technological College, it is the leading institution of the Texas Tech University System and has the seventh largest student body in the state of Texas.public coeducationalLubbockTexasUnited StatesTexas Tech University Systemseventh largest

Open Learning in Engineering Texas Tech University - USA Doctor of Philosophy in Systems and Engineering Management Master of Science in Systems and Engineering Management Master of Science in Software Engineering Master of Engineering Website:

Open Learning in Engineering Texas Tech alumnus Rick Husband was the final commander of the Space Shuttle Columbia.

Open Learning in Engineering Purdue University - USA Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, U.S., is the flagship university of the six-campus Purdue University System.West LafayetteIndiana U.S.flagship university Purdue University System Purdue was founded on May 6, 1869, as a land-grant universityland-grant university Purdue issued its first degree, a Bachelor of Science in chemistry, in chemistry

Open Learning in Engineering Purdue University - USA Purdue University is well known for its diverse majors in aerospace. aerospace The Purdue University Airport was the first university-owned airport in the United States.Purdue University Airport Purdue was the first university in the world to award a four-year bachelor's degree in aviation. The school is also one of the only institutions in the country that offers AAAE certification for the management of airports.AAAE Neil ArmstrongNeil Armstrong, the first to walk on the moon.

Open Learning in Engineering View of the entrance to the Engineering Mall

Open Learning in Engineering Cary Quad and Spitzer Court at Purdue University

Open Learning in Engineering Engineering Fountain

Open Learning in Engineering Materials Science and Electrical Engineering Building

Open Learning in Engineering Greenhouses on South Campus

Open Learning in Engineering Purdue : Online Graduate Programs MSE/MS - Interdisciplinary Engineering MSE/MS Concentrations: Engineering Management & Leadership Engineering Management & Leadership Biomedical Engineering Computational Engineering Integrated Vehicle Systems MS - Interdisciplinary MS MSE-MBA - Purdue College of Engineering Kelley School of Business Dual Degree MSE-MBA MSAAE - Aeronautics and Astronautics MSAAE MSECE - Electrical and Computer Engineering MSECE MSME - Mechanical Engineering MSME MSIE - Industrial Engineering MSIE Website: roEd/ roEd/

Open Learning in Engineering Pennsylvania State University (Penn State; PSU)- USA The Pennsylvania State University, commonly referred to as Penn State or PSU, is a public research university with campuses and facilities throughout the state of Pennsylvania, United States.publicresearchPennsylvaniaUnited States Founded in 1855, the university has a threefold mission of teaching, research, and public service.

Open Learning in Engineering Pennsylvania State University (Penn State; PSU)- USA Penn State University Park is ranked among the top 15 public universities nationally and is considered to be one of America's Public Ivy universities, which recognizes top public research universities in the United States.Public Ivy

Open Learning in Engineering Old Main, the main administrative building of Penn State, located at University Park

Open Learning in Engineering PSU : The Forum Building is a classroom building with four classrooms, each capable of containing over 300 students.

Open Learning in Engineering

Open Learning in Engineering 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)

Open Learning in Engineering Washington Accord Established in 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

Open Learning in Engineering 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)

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

Open Learning in Engineering 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.

Open Learning in Engineering 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.

Open Learning in Engineering