Work based Progression Routes to IEng Registration

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Work based Progression Routes to IEng Registration

• Jonathan Ling
• The Institution of Engineering and Technology

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IEng Registration Requirements

• UK-SPEC Competences
• Knowledge and understanding to apply existing and
  emerging technology
• Apply theoretical and practical methods to
  engineer products and services
• Provide technical and commercial management
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Commitments to professional standards
• Underpinning knowledge
• Accredited Bachelors Degree in SET
• FD or HND Further Learning to Bachelors level

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Higher Apprenticeships in Engineering

• Foundation Degree work based learning
• Level 4 NVQ
• Further Learning to Bachelors Level
• work based learning project
• Portfolio
• Examination
• Viva/Professional Review

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Level and Timing

• NVQ Level 4
• Mapping Skill-sets against UK-SPEC Competences
• Competence must be assessed on basis of Graduate
  underpinning knowledge for Registration
• Timing of assessment?

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Sector Skills Councils HA in Engineering FD
Frameworks

• SEMTA
• Aerospace Engineering
• Automotive Engineering
• Electronics Engineering
• EU Skills
• Gas
• Water
• Electricity
• Waste

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Future

• Acceptance by Industry
• Acceptance by individuals
• Registration at an early age
• More Registrations at IEng?
• Development of HAs in Engineering for CEng?