Chartered Status…. What, Why and How Alexandra Sparvell National Industry Relationship Manager

Overview Chartered Status benefits and drivers Chartered Status process and pathways Using the process to make the most of your mentor The next steps

The First Step is Membership “the national forum for the advancement of engineering and the professional development of our members” Advocacy Accreditation and registration Connecting you with your profession

Chartered Status ‘Chartered Status is the globally recognised assessment of professional competence for ethical and independent practice’

International Peer Assessment Compliance with Regulation Commitment to Code of Ethics Point of difference Qualification Chartered Status – Benefit to You

Benefits to your Organisation Market – Competitive Edge People – Recruitment and Retention Clients – Assurance Quality Risk Demonstrated Capability

Global Recognition

Towards National Registration Supported by

The Australian Engineering Profession

Your Learning Journey Current Knowledge Target Knowledge Knowledge Gap How do you know what you don’t know?

Pathways To Chartered Status Professional Development Program + Professional Interview (PDP) eCompetency Report + Professional Interview (ECR) Mature Experience Pathway + Professional Interview (MEEP) Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) Eligibility for membership + 3 years experience Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Community In Principle 2012 Competencies Standards Creating Value Deal with Ethical Issues Practice Competently Responsibility for engineering activities Develop safe and efficient solutions Engage with relevant community and stakeholders Identify, assess and manage risk Meet legal and regulatory requirements Advanced Engineering Knowledge Local Engineering Knowledge Problem Analysis Creativity and Innovation Evaluation Self Communication Performance Taking Action Judgement Workplace

eCompetency Report Experience Up to 500 words demonstrating an element based on your experience

Experience Conclusion Plan The Experiential Learning Cycle (Kobe 1984) Review

SE PIPI ECC David the EA Assessor ECC Feedback Draft Engineering Competency Claim Review EC C 29/02/ of 13 Bob the Engineer Draft ECC Reviewed! Bob the Engineer

SE PIPI EC C Engineering Competency Claim Verification EoC Jane the Verifier Submit for Verification ECC Approved Not Approved ECC Verifier Approve d WWW 29/02/ of 13 Bob the Engineer ECC Verified & Ready for Assessment! Bob the Engineer

SE PIPI Continuous Assessment Submission & Assessment EC C 1 EC C 2 EC C 3 EC C 4 EC C 5 Continuous Assessment Submission Emma the PDP Coordinator Continuous Assessment Submission PDP Account Doug the Assessor Lucy the Assessor ECC 4 have been assessed as Competent! 29/02/ of 13 Bob the Engineer

SE PIPI 2 Years 2 ½ Years ECC Progression Day 0 6 Months1 Year1 ½ Years 3 Years3 ½ Years Year 14 of 16 ECC’s assessed ‘Competent’ Year 29 of 16 ECC’s assessed ‘Competent’ Year 314 of 16 ECC’s assessed ‘Competent’ Year 3 ½ 16 of 16 ECC’s + EER, CV & CPD assessed ‘Competent’ Bob is ready for Professional Interview! Congratulations Bob! Submission Progress… 29/02/ of 13 Bob the Engineer

SE PIPI Confirm PI Outcomes Professional Interview Process Emma the PDP Coordinator Steve the Assessor Interview Table Lucy the Assessor I’m great. We agree. Congratulations Bob, CPEng! 29/02/ of 13 Bob the Engineer

Chartered Status Ongoing

Experience Document evidence Assessment and Continuous Feedback Professional Development Program (PDP) Professional Interview CPD & Audit 3 – 5 years

What to do now? Join Engineers Australia Send Name and Membership number to PDP Co-ordinator to register (until eChartered comes online) Familiarise yourself with PDP resources Read the competencies Discuss the Competencies with your mentor You will be invited to take part in the online launch July 2012

Alexandra Sparvell