1. Candidate Registration & Induction
Professional Accreditation through the Association of Cost Engineers allows practitioners in Cost Estimating, Planning, Cost Engineering, Project Control and Commercial Support to progress through four Tiers of Professional Accreditation:
Enrolled
Registered
Incorporated
Certified Professional
Candidates may enter at any level and progress to the next Tier
Practice Paper
Full Evidential Assessment
Candidate Benchmarking
Board Review & Decision
Confirmation of Accreditation
Certified
Professional Cost Engineer
Incorporated
Cost Engineer
Competency
Registered
Cost Engineer
Enrolled Cost Engineer
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2. Candidate Registration & Induction
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Candidate Registration & Induction
Candidate submits application form. Board authenticates candidate eligibility and qualifications, and both sponsor credentials
Board advises the candidate of the options available for Benchmarking, Fast Track or Full Evidential Assessment, or Eng Tech, IEng or CEng, the assessment procedure and associated fees
Full Evidential Assessment
Candidate Benchmarking To
Engineering
Committee
or exits
Candidate confirms their preferred accreditation option of Benchmarking, Fast Track or Full Evidential Assessment, pays the Application Administration Fee or withdraws X
Board Review & Decision
Board issues a Commencement Notice and assigns a Board Contact, who hosts a Formal Induction Discussion with the Candidate and at least one Sponsor
Confirmation of Accreditation
What type of assessment is required?
Initial Benchmarking
Fast Track
CPCostE
Full Experiential Assessment

3. Candidate Registration & Induction
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Candidate Registration & Induction
Candidate agrees list of Units to be assessed with the Board Contact – click for list
Candidate compiles evidence for assessment. Sponsor authenticates that the evidence and activities described are the Candidate’s own work
Full Evidential Assessment
Candidate Benchmarking
Board Review & Decision
Board Contact reviews evidence submitted and signs off the Units of Assessment
Confirmation of Accreditation
Is further evidence required? No
Yes

4. Candidate Registration & Induction
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Candidate Registration & Induction
Candidate completes (or updates) the appropriate Candidate Level Pack, for verification by Sponsors, and then returns it to the designated Board Contact
Board Contact reviews Candidate Level Pack for completeness
Full Evidential Assessment
Candidate Benchmarking
Is further information required? No
Board Review & Decision
Yes
Board Contact requests further explanatory information required from the Candidate or sponsors
Confirmation of Accreditation
Board Contact prepares a report based on the information provided in the Candidate Level Pack and makes a recommendation to the Board.

5. Candidate Registration & Induction
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Candidate Registration & Induction
Board reviews the Level Pack and Report from the Board Contact and/or Assessor
Is a Professional Interview required?
Full Evidential Assessment
Candidate Benchmarking No
Yes
Board conducts a Professional Interview with the Candidate
Board reviews whether the Candidate has met the criteria expected for the Tier in question.
Board Review & Decision
Has the Candidate been successful?
Yes
Confirmation of Accreditation No To
Appeal
or exits
Board advises Candidate that additional evidence or experience is required to be Accredited at the Level in question. Candidate notified of right to appeal. X

6. Candidate Registration & Induction
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Candidate Registration & Induction
Board conducts a Professional Interview with the Candidate
Board reviews whether the Candidate has met the criteria expected for the Tier in question.
Full Evidential Assessment
Candidate Benchmarking
Has the Candidate been successful?
Yes No
Board Review & Decision To
Appeal
or exits
Board advises Candidate that additional evidence or experience is required to be Accredited at the Level in question. Candidate notified of right to appeal. X
Confirmation of Accreditation

7. Candidate Registration & Induction
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Candidate Registration & Induction
Candidate notified of the successful outcome and the terms and conditions associated with its use and it s period of validity
Candidate issued with Certificate, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) login
Full Evidential Assessment
Candidate Benchmarking
Can the Candidate progress further?
Exits X No
Board Review & Decision
Yes
Candidate provided with options for potential further progression through Tiered Accreditation
Confirmation of Accreditation
Does Candidate wish to progress further?
Exits X
No or Not at present
Yes

8. Candidate Registration & Induction Application Form Supporting Notes
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Candidate Registration & Induction
Application Form
Supporting Notes
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Candidate Benchmarking
Supplied after Benchmarking
Level Packs and Questionnaire
Enrolled
Certified Professional (Fast Track)
Certified Professional
Incorporated
Registered
Direct Entry
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List of National Units of Assessment
Full Evidential Assessment
Board Review & Decision
Confirmation of Accreditation

9. Full Evidential Assessment
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40 Standards in Project Control, Estimating, Planning and Cost Engineering, covering: PC1D Oversee the application of information technology (IT) to Estimating, Planning & Cost Engineering 2. PC3D Identify, analyse and evaluate risks, opportunities and uncertainties, and evaluate options for their control 3. PC5 Monitor and evaluate the implementation of risk, opportunity and uncertainty control measures 4. PC6 Assure and control the quality of Estimating, Planning & Cost Engineering activities 5. PC9 Acquire and handle information needed for Estimating, Planning & Cost Engineering 6. PC10 Provide advice and support to maintain progress 7. PC11 Manage the team – agree objectives with teams and individuals 8. PC12 Manage the team – allocate work 9. PC13 Manage the continuing development of your personal and professional skills 10. PC15D Develop the skills of your professional team members 11. PC16D Develop and maintain effective working relationships 12. PC18 Observe and apply professional ethics and values 13. PC19D Plan and implement the continuous improvement of your Estimating, Planning & Cost Engineering operations 14. PC20D Determine the requirements for Estimating, Planning & Cost Engineering 15. PC21 Estimate the cost of resources 16. PC22 Develop the project schedule including requirement definition 17. PC23 Establish project procurement requirements 18. PC27D Establish Estimating, Planning & Cost Engineering procedures, methods and systems 19. PC29 Develop commercial control procedures 20. PC30D Develop the breakdown coding structures Notes: Not all standards are applicable to each role.
Individual Units and Units of Assessment by Level Pack Group are available as downloads – these can be
provided by your Board Contact as required.
Full Evidential Assessment
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40 Standards in Project Control, Estimating, Planning and Cost Engineering, covering: PC31 Establish budgets for control purposes 22. PC32 Establish schedules for control purposes 23. PC35 Monitor, control and report on exposure commitment and expenditure 24. PC37 Monitor, control and report on progress 25. PC39 Select potential suppliers and obtain estimates, bids or tenders 26. PC40D Evaluate bids or tenders and make recommendations on potential suppliers 27. PC41 Prepare the commercial aspects of bid or tender offers 28. PC42 Conclude contractual arrangement for the supply of sub-contracts, goods, materials and services 29. PC43 Forecast the cost of resources used 30. PC44 Forecast and review schedule achievement 31. PC47 Evaluate the information and prepare claim submissions 32. PC48D Provide commercial, estimating, planning or cost engineering support to the agreement of claims 33. PC49 Identify and quantify emerging changes 34. PC50 Ensure the completion of Estimating, Planning & Cost Engineering tasks 35. PC51 Evaluate Estimating, Planning & Cost Engineering performance, information and data 36. PC52D Analyse and interpret statistical data 37. PC54 Develop and calibrate learning curve models for recurring tasks 38. PC56D Identify and promote cost or time savings during the concept and definition phases 39. PC58D Optimise the production or construction method 40. PC60 Apply financial controls and techniques Notes: Not all standards are applicable to each role.
Individual Units and Units of Assessment by Level Pack Group are available as downloads – these can be
provided by your Board Contact as required.
Full Evidential Assessment
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