REGISTRATION HANDBOOK: APPENDICES

Appendix AGuidance for Licensed Aircraft Engineers to registration Appendix BStep by Step Guide to Registration

Appendix CInterim Registration – information for applicants Appendix DFurther Learning Options

Appendix EEngTech Assessment Form

Appendix FIEng Key Words Form

Appendix GCEng Key Words Form

Appendix HEngTech PRI Report Form

Appendix IIEng Interview Report Form

Appendix JCEng Interview Report form

Appendix KGuidance for academic applicants (CEng) Appendix LEngC PRI guidance notes

Appendix MEngineers Australia MRA – Membership Confirmation Form Appendix NIPENZ MEA – Membership Confirmation form

*Appendix OGuidance on Military Route to Registration, CEng (see web)

*Appendix PGuidance on Military Route to Registration, IEng (see web)

*Appendix QGuidance on MoD Civilian Route to Registration CEng (see web)

*Appendix RGuidance on MoD Civilian Route to Registration IEng (see web) Appendix SProfessional registration – the (not so) frequently asked questions Appendix TGuidance on Competence C Standards for CEng

Appendix UGuidance on Competence C Standards for IEng

*Available on the RAeS website

Please note: this Handbook and Appendices are live documents, under continuous review. Check the RAeS website for the latest version

Appendix A

GUIDE TO ASSESSING LICENSED AIRCRAFT ENGINEERS

1. REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION

1.1 The following information will be used by members to guide them with the assessment of applications for registration (see Section 2 of the Registration Handbook).

2. ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (EngTech)

2.1 Applicants must hold:

· A valid EASA Part-66 Cat A licence plus current company authorisation on two aircraft types (held for a minimum of 2years), OR

· A valid EASA Part-66 Category B3 licence plus two type ratings or a group type rating (held for a minimum of two years

(Note: The Cat A licence is not type rated. Major maintenance does not require a Cat A licence so it would not be proper to set the authorisation on one type as a comparable standard. Some companies use the Cat A licence to underpin the authorisation in Base (major) maintenance, but this is not in the EASA requirements. The key issue is that a Cat A, even when authorised for Certificate of Release to Service (CRS), can only certify for work that applicants carry out themselves, no supervisory role. The B3 licence covers simple light aircraft of limited complexity).

3. INCORPORATED ENGINEER (IEng)

3.1 Applicants must hold:

· A valid EASA Part -66 Cat C licence with type rating and at least 1 current aircraft authorisation for base maintenance release, OR

· A valid EASA Part-66 Cat B1/B2 licence with type ratings and 2 aircraft authorisations for line maintenance or one aircraft authorisation for major maintenance and demonstrate a supervisory function in their current role (including proof of management training, Health and Safety, Diversity etc).

3.2 A valid licence from Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong may qualify the applicant on an Individual assessment basis – see para 4.3.

(Note: Applicants with the licences listed in para 3.1, issued by the Competent Authority of an EU Member State are deemed to be equivalent to those with the exemplifying qualifications for IEng registration, for example an accredited Bachelors or Honours degree in engineering or technology).

4. CHARTERED ENGINEER (CEng)

4.1 Applicants should hold a valid EASA Part -66 Cat C licence where it has been granted on the basis of a degree that is acceptable to the Society. A valid license from Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong may also qualify the applicant – see para 4.3. In addition, all applicants should be working in a management position.

4.2 Applicants with a valid EASA Part-66 Cat B1/B2 licence who have qualified for an EASA Part-66 Cat C licence without a degree can still be considered for CEng - see para 4.3.

4.3 All applicants without the exemplifying (i.e. accredited) qualifications for registration will need their formal and informal education assessed by the Society’s Individual Assessment Panel (see Section 3 of the Registration Handbook).

5 GUIDANCE ON THE EUROPEAN AVIATION SAFETY AGENCY (EASA) AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE LICENCE

5.1 European Regulations and Legislative Framework

5.1.1 Regulation (EC) No. 1592 / 2002 introduced European legislation and essential requirements for aviation safety within the European Union. The Regulation also established EASA, as the European body for

aviation rulemaking and safety, which commenced operation on 28 September 2003. Regulation 1702/2003 introduced requirements for certification of aircraft and products.

5.1.2 Regulation (EC) 2042 / 2003 introduced implementing rules for continuing airworthiness matter including:

· ANNEX IPart MContinuing airworthiness requirements

· ANNEX IIPart 145Approval of maintenance organizations - commercial air transport and large aircraft

· ANNEX IIIPart 66Certifying staff – aircraft maintenance licence

· ANNEX IVPart 147Training organisation requirements

5.2 EASA Part 66 Categories and sub Categories(Part 66.A.1)

5.2.1 The EASA Part 66 licensing system contains three levels of licence.

5.2.2 The Category A licence is aimed at certifying mechanics with a broad general knowledge. The licence holder can, following task training within a Part 145 maintenance organisation be issued with a certifying authorisation and have limited capability to certify for the work they personally perform.

5.2.3 The Category B licence is aimed at certifying technicians and is associated with a higher level of basic and system knowledge. The licence holder is required to undertake type training and/or examination for the inclusion of type ratings on the licence. The Category B licence holder will receive additional training within a Part 145 maintenance organisation be issued with a certifying authorisation which allows the diagnosis of unscheduled defects during line maintenance and have the ability to certify for the rectification work, which may be personally performed or carried out by others under their supervision. The Category B licence is also used within a base maintenance environment as an underpinning qualification for inspectors and supervisors. The Category B licence holder will be able to certify certain small aircraft outside of an approved company environment, providing the aircraft are not used for commercial air transport.

5.2.4 Category A and B licences will also reference sub-categories which are:

· Aeroplanes Turbine

· Aeroplanes Piston

· Helicopters Turbine

· Helicopters Piston

5.2.5 The Category C licence is aimed at certifying engineers who perform a maintenance management and certification function during base maintenance. This licence is type rated in a similar manner to the Category B licence but is much more focused on the managing the process of the maintenance activity rather than individual tasks. The Category C engineer is supported by Category B staff who sign for the completion of the individual tasks.

6 EASA Part 66 Licences

6.1 The requirements for the issue of an EASA Part 66 licence are defined in Annex III to Regulation 2042/2003 as amended. This includes the syllabus, experience requirements and the process for type ratings etc. Reference should be made to that document for information on how to obtain an EASA licence.

6.2 An EASA Part 66 licence may only be issued by the Competent Authority of a Member State of the European Union providing there is no restriction on the mutual acceptance of the licence. The Civil Aviation Authority is the Competent Authority for the United Kingdom.

6.3 Where a Part 66 licence has been issued on the basis of pre-EASA licences, the Part 66 licence may show limitations. This reflects a difference between the licence requirements and standards of the pre-EASA licence and the Part 66 requirements.

6.4 For the purposes of registration, the limitations will not normally affect eligibility providing the limitations do not restrict a licence to a single technical discipline, e.g. airframe, engine, instruments etc.

6.5 An EASA Part 66 licence may also contain type endorsements. These are issued subject to compliance with the requirements of Part 66 for type training, examination and minimum experience. The available type ratings are defined in ‘Acceptable Means of Compliance’ (AMC) material issued and periodically updated by EASA under an Executive Director Decision. Reference should be made to the EASA web-site for the latest information.

7. THE BCAR SECTION L LICENCE

7.1 Applications for the Section L licence are no longer accepted for large aircraft although existing licences will continue to be valid, subject to periodic renewal. Section L licences will continued to be issued and renewed for aircraft that remain on Annex II to Regulation 216/2008 and which are not subject to EASA requirements.

8. USEFUL WEBSITES

8.1 The following link will take you to the regulation page that covers Part 66 and Part 147, which are part of regulation (EC) 2042/2003:

http://easa.europa.eu/regulations/regulation-EC-2042-2003.php

This provides a link to the EASA web-site page that gives you Regulation 2042/2003. Annex 1 to that is Part M,

Annex II is Part 145, Annex III is Part 66, and Annex IV is Part 147.

This page gives you the consolidate rule which is the regulation plus any amendments so it is the latest info. It also gives you access to the Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance material.

The following link takes you to the Executive Director Decisions: http://easa.europa.eu/agency-measures/agency-decisions.php

Please note, the agency decisions document number changes each time the type list is updated. The current one is to be found at:

http://easa.europa.eu/agency-measures/docs/agency-decisions/2011/2011-008-R/Decision%202011- 008-R.pdf

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Registration Handbook – Appendices

Version 20.1 Dated 7 July 2020

Appendix B

STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO REGISTRATION

Background

The Engineering Council (EngC) is the body that holds the UK Register of Engineers. It sets the standards and defines the requirements for all registered engineers. The RAeS is one of forty Engineering Institutions licensed to undertake the registration process on behalf of the EngC. All Engineering Institutions work, therefore, to the same standards and ensure the same requirements are met, though the procedures for achieving this vary slightly form Institution to Institution.

All Engineering Institutions work to UK-Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK- SPEC), the EngC’s document defining the standards, and they must all carry out a Professional Review Interview (PRI).

1. Membership of the RAeS

In order to register as a Chartered Engineer (CEng), Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Engineering Technician (EngTech), applicants need to hold or apply for the appropriate grade of membership of an Engineering Institution such as RAeS. Please visit the Membership pages of the website at http://www.aerosociety.com/Membership/whichmembership for full details of the entry criteria and how to apply. The Registration Application Form is to be used by all applicants for registration including members already holding the appropriate grade of membership, those applying to upgrade their membership and those who are currently not in membership.

If applying for CEng you must

· be a paid up Member (MRAeS) or Fellow (FRAeS) or

· submit an application to upgrade from another grade (using the Registration Application Form) or

· make a first time application for Member (using the Registration Application Form).

If applying for IEng you must

· be a paid up Associate Member (AMRAeS) or

· submit an application to upgrade from another grade (using the Registration Application Form) or

· make a first time application for Associate Member (using the Registration Application Form)

If applying for EngTech you must

· be a paid up Associate (ARAeS) or

· submit an application to upgrade from another grade (using the Registration Application Form) or make a first-time application for Associate

2. What are the requirements for registration?

Interim registration

For those who hold accredited qualifications for CEng or IEng it is possible to apply for Interim Registration. This can be applied for using either the Society’s Membership Application Form. The Qualifying Report is not required but proof of your qualifications must be included.

Details of the exemplifying qualifications can be found in Annexes A and B below. The Society accepts any accredited course for registration, regardless of the accrediting Engineering Institution. For a list of accredited courses go to: https://www.engc.org.uk/education-skills/course-search/recognised-course-search/

Applicants should add the course number to the application form.

CEng, IEng and EngTech registration

Requirements for registration are three-fold:

a) Academic qualifications that provide the necessary knowledge and technical preparation for each level of registration. See Annexes A-C at the end of this document for more information on the academic requirements for each level of registration.

b) Competence to practice and responsible experience at an appropriate level for each level of registration. Details are given in UK-SPEC, a link to which can be found on http://www.aerosociety.com/Professional-Recognition/Registration/stepbystep-guide. See also section 3 d) below for more information.

c) Professional Review Interview: all applicants for CEng and IEng registration must successfully undertake a PRI. EngTech applicants are not normally required to undertake an interview but, in certain instances, the Registration Committee may determine that it is necessary.

3. Getting ready to apply for full CEng, IEng EngTech registration

You should decide which closing date and interview date (CEng and IEng applicants) you are aiming for. You then need to ensure you have all the necessary information to hand before making your application. The key information will be contained in the Qualifying Report (QR), which is the second part of the Registration Application Form, and the supporting documentation required. Details are given below.

a) Completing the Qualifying Report (QR)

The QR provides the opportunity to give examples to demonstrate how you have achieved the competences set out in UK-SPEC and to demonstrate commitment to on-going professional development; it helps the Society decide if an applicant should proceed to interview and gives assessors an indication of possible areas of strength or weakness. It also is an excellent preparation for the PRI, helping you call to mind and assemble information that you are to be questioned on.

The five sections in the QR are taken from UK-SPEC. This sets out the competences A - E and commitment for registration to be demonstrated which vary for each level of registration:

· For CEng go to pages 20 – 27 of UK-SPEC

· For IEng go to pages 12 – 19 of UK-SPEC

· For EngTech go to pages 8 – 11 of UK-SPEC

It is important that you read and understand the UK-SPEC requirements before you attempt to complete your QR.

As applications for registration are scanned it is essential you ensure that:

· all documents are printed in black, on one side only, unstapled and unbound.

· any charts or other documents on A3 paper are reduced to A4 size before sending, as all documentation

You should also bring a copy of your application/QR when you attend your interview, together with any documents you may wish to refer to as supporting evidence. NB; For Military candidates who hold Letters of Authority for any aspect of your appointment, it is essential that you bring these to the PRI.

When completing the QR, note that the column Project Name/Evidence Reference should be used to identify the relevant item(s) in your CV to which the evidence of competence relates.

Exemplars of completed reports, which include appropriate evidence to demonstrate competences and commitment, can be found on the Society’s web site: www.aerosociety.com. Visit the Registration and Accreditation pages.

There is specific guidance available on the web site for Military, MOD Civilian and Academic applicants.

b) Role of the Professional Referee

Your application has to be signed by a registered engineer (who is registered at or higher than the level you are applying for), who acts as a referee. It is important that the referee works with you to prepare the QRF and reviews the submission with you before signing the application form. They can provide valuable support and guidance, and might have gone through the same process to gain registration. Signing the application is confirmation not only that they have checked the paperwork, but also that they support your application for registration.

Referees are asked to bear in mind when reviewing applications that PRI assessors will not necessarily be familiar with organisation specific jargon or acronyms and should offer advice accordingly.

The submission should only contain evidence and documents that are sufficient to support the application; the Society committees and assessors are busy people and do not have time to plough through pages of unrelated paperwork. You are advised to show the referee this Guide to aid discussions.

c) QR Appendices

A number of documents have to be appended to the application and QR

i. Copies of all your qualifications including a Notification of Performance for HND / HNC qualifications. Include also a translation of any qualification that is not in English and legal evidence of any change to your surname, if it has changed since you obtained them. If you do not have the exemplifying qualifications (see Annexes A-C at the end of this document for more information on the academic requirements for each level of registration) and you are confident that you can adequately demonstrate how you meet the competence requirements, you should submit your application in the normal way. The Society’s Individual Assessment Panel will review all the information you provide and determine whether you have been able to demonstrate learning to the appropriate level. If it is agreed that no further learning is required your application will proceed; if, however, further learning is required, you will be advised of the options available to you.

ii. An organisation chart of your company and your position in it. (This is not required for MRR (Military Route to Registration) /CRR (MoD Civilian Route to Registration) applicants or for EngTech applications]

iii. A list of relevant training courses attended. Please do not send copies of certificates

iv. A list of papers produced (if applicable) [not required for EngTech applications]

v. A Development Action Plan showing your plans for continuing professional development in the short, medium and long term. Commitment to maintaining competence is a requirement for all registrants. In order to demonstrate this, you are asked to submit a brief summary of your plans to continue your professional development in the short, medium and long term. This may include further study, personal research and so forth.

vi. An account of a technical task: include title and details of your role and achievements. This should be 2 pages maximum (optional for MRR/CRR applicants and not required for EngTech applications)

This should illustrate your application of engineering knowledge and your awareness of the interaction of your work with other disciplines.

For IEng: if you are a Licensed Aircraft Engineer it is suggested that you refer to a modification you had to embody and how you resolved, with the design staff, the 'difficulties' that always become apparent. For other IEng level engineering professionals, the Society suggests you take a project - for example an Integrated Project Team job - and emphasise the tasks that you personally did.

For CEng: The task should ideally demonstrate your technical responsibility for the job as well as your managerial responsibility (such as cost, resources, and schedule). It could include:

· Design or modification of a piece of equipment, indicating the requirements which need to be taken into account from other groups and disciplines (e.g. structure / aerodynamics trade-offs, fuel system / engine / structure interaction)

· Introduction of new technology or components, again showing cross-discipline interaction and requirements

· Investigation into a failure explaining the methodology employed to get to the cause of the problem and the analysis and design work leading to recommendations for a fix

· Design of a test campaign for a piece of equipment showing which tests were selected and why and how the testing supports the design / certification / verification of the process

When making a reapplication for registration, those applicants who have previously been unsuccessful at PRI should clearly indicate in their re-submission the steps taken to address the areas of weakness notified to them in their decision letter.

d) The Competence Requirements

The competence requirements are detailed in UK-SPEC and are divided into Standards A – E with sub-headings for each one. Different aspects of your qualifications, work experience and professional development can apply to several sub-headings. Evidence must be provided for each sub-heading.

Standard A should focus on the means by which you have enhanced your underpinning theoretical knowledge to adapt to the requirements of your work environment.’

Standard B is essentially about the application of theoretical competence into type / equipment specific detail. Please give examples of what engineering work you actually perform and for which you hold individual personal responsibility, e.g. part of a team, team leader, sole responsibility or joint author.

Standard C (specifically C2) asks for examples of budgetary oversight. This can be fulfilled, even if you do not personally hold a budget, by being involved in for example, forecasting staff- hours or parts replacement options. C3 and C4 enable you to demonstrate competence in selecting, interviewing, motivating and mentoring staff for whom you are responsible.

Standard D requires you to give examples of presenting or working with information to the many levels of aerospace engineering interface. Include examples of any kind of presentation or talk given, whether at work or in social situations.

Standard E should include examples of how you plan to develop as a Professional Engineer; this should be backed up by your Development Action Plan. In addition, you should recognise that professionals of any kind should have the willingness and competence to support society in general (be it in a professional capacity or getting involved in activities in your local area) and you will be expected during the interview to give examples of what you do or plan to do.

e) Supporting evidence

You may bring to the PRI Interview any documents which you feel you may wish to refer to during the interview, in support of statements you have made in your application.

Important: The Qualifying Report and any other documentation should not include information that is commercially sensitive, or that needs security clearance. Evidence should be presented in such a way that allows all committee members and registered assessors to view it. The assessors are bound by the professional code of conduct in the Society’s By-Laws, but are not necessarily security cleared, nor is the office environment secure to the necessary standard for handling sensitive information.

NB: The application and QR documents remain the property of the RAeS and will not be available to anybody outside the authority of the Society.

Send your original, signed application and all supporting documents to: Professional Standards Officer

Royal Aeronautical Society 4 Hamilton Place

LONDON W1J 7BQ

4. What is the Professional Review Interview?

The Professional Review Interview (PRI) is the final stage of the application process for registration at CEng and IEng level. As a general rule, applicants for EngTech are not routinely interviewed.

Details of dates and PRI venues are given on the PRI page of the web site: www.aerosociety.com and you should state your preferred grade of registration, interview date and location on page 2 of the Membership Application Form.

Two experienced and trained registered engineers carry out the interview, the purpose of which is to check that candidates exercise the appropriate level of responsibility and can demonstrate the competences defined by EngC and also have the commitment to maintain and develop their professional knowledge and abilities. A Society or EngC observer may also be present.

Commitment to future professional development is demonstrated by the submission of a Development Action Plan (DAP), which is a brief outline of the candidate's plans in the short, medium and long term to keep up to date.

5. What happens after the Society receives the application?

An e-mail will be sent to confirm receipt of your application. Additional information may be requested, if necessary. Payment will be taken for the appropriate administration fees.

If you have submitted an application for membership or to transfer to the appropriate grade, your application will be considered by the Society’s Membership Grading Committee which meets approximately every two months.

All the information provided for registration is assessed by the Registration Committee to check that you have a reasonable chance of being successful at interview. If the documentation shows significant gaps or apparent weaknesses, you will be advised accordingly.

They will be looking for evidence that you have demonstrated that you meet EngC’s competence and commitment requirements for registration. You will be advised as to whether it has been agreed that you can go forward for the PRI.

If you do not hold the exemplifying qualifications, your application will also be reviewed by the Individual Assessment Panel whose purpose is to ensure that the academic requirements for registration have been met, either by suitable study or learning in the workplace. An application for registration cannot proceed if there is insufficient evidence that the academic requirement has been met.

Where the Membership Grading Committee approves the grade of membership applied for, an e-mail is sent to confirm the decision and the fees that will be deducted from your credit card shown in the membership application form. The certificate of election is sent to applicants and the names of elected members are published in the Society’s magazine.

Where the Registration Committee approves IEng or CEng registration, subject to a successful interview, an email is sent to confirm the venue, date and time of the interview.

Applications for EngTech are normally approved by the Registration Committee, however, in certain circumstances, an interview may be required.

After the PRI Interview the Registration Committee meet to discuss the assessors’ recommendation based on the interview and make the final decision as to registration. If successful, the applicant is sent a congratulatory e-mail advising that the EngC entry fee will be collected. Once payment has been received, details of successful applicants are submitted to the EngC who complete the registration process (taking up to twenty days) and, once your submission has received EngC approval, they will contact you directly with your Registrant ID number.

Applicants not approved for the level of registration requested will be provided with feedback including outline advice on areas for improvement prior to re-submission. Where an application is not satisfied with the outcome, every attempt will be made to address their concerns. There is also an appeals procedure in the event that the applicant feels that the published procedures have not been followed. Details of all relevant procedures, including the Appeals Procedure are published in the Registration Handbook. Go to: www.aerosociety.com/registration

Annex AAcademic requirements for CEng

Chartered Engineers are professionals who:

· Develop appropriate solutions to engineering problems

· Use new or existing technologies, through innovation, creativity and change

· Develop and apply new technologies

· Promote advanced designs and design methods

· Introduce new and more efficient production techniques; marketing and construction concepts

· Pioneer new engineering services and management methods

· Engage in technical and commercial leadership, and

· Possess effective interpersonal skills.

· Engineers become competent for registration through a mixture of education and professional development.

The academic requirements for those seeking CEng registration are:

Applicants with UK qualifications:

Applicants who started their UK studies after 1 September 1999 will need the following exemplifying qualifications (or equivalent):

· EITHER an accredited Bachelors degree with Honours in engineering or technology, plus

· an appropriate accredited Masters degree

· or appropriate further learning to Masters level,

· OR an accredited integrated MEng degree.

Applicants who started their studies before 31 August 1999 will need:

· an accredited Bachelors degree with Honours in engineering (or equivalent).

The Society accepts any accredited course for registration, regardless of the accrediting Engineering Institution. For a list of accredited courses go to: https://www.engc.org.uk/education-skills/course-search/recognised-course-search/

Applicants should add the course number to the application form if the degree is listed.

Applicants with non-UK qualifications:

If your qualification was gained in USA, Canada, South Africa, Hong Kong, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, Japan, Taiwan, Korea or Singapore it might be an acceptable equivalent if it is listed under the Washington Accord*.

A European qualification might be an acceptable equivalent if it is recognised by FEANI*.

Submit a copy of the web page with your application if your qualification is shown on either database.

Qualifications at universities in countries such as Egypt, Russia, Sri Lanka, Trinidad and Malaysia have been assessed by UK professional engineering institutions as being equivalent to a CEng accredited degree; check the list of accredited courses. Add the course number to the application form if your degree is listed.

Applicants with other or no qualifications

Regardless of your educational background, if you are an experienced and responsible engineer, you are encouraged to apply for Eng Tech, IEng or CEng registration.

If you do not have recognised qualifications, we will review your application (including the Qualifying Report) to determine if you

a) already have the underpinning knowledge and understanding for professional competence or

b) need to take some further action to meet the EngC’s requirements in full, in which case, advice is given.

Details of accredited Masters are given on the searchable EngC website: http://www.engc.org.uk/registration/acad/search.aspx

For details of work-based and flexible learning qualifications go to:

Cranfield University Aircraft Engineering MSc: http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/soe/aircrafteng the Open University: http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01T398

the University of the West of England CPDA: http://www1.uwe.ac.uk/et/edm/cpda/postgraduateawards.aspx

the Engineering Gateways: http://www.engineeringgateways.co.uk/ Portsmouth University Partnership Programme:

http://www.port.ac.uk/departments/academic/learningatwork/partnershipdegreeprogramme/

* Website addresses:

Washington Accord: http://www.washingtonaccord.org/

FEANI: http://www.feani.org/site/

Annex BAcademic requirements for IEng

Incorporated Engineers are professionals who:

· Act as exponents of today’s technology through creativity and innovation

· Maintain and manage applications of current and developing technology

· Undertake engineering design, development, manufacture, construction and operation

· Engage in technical and commercial management, and

· Possess effective interpersonal skills

The academic requirements for those seeking IEng registration are:

Applicants with UK qualifications:

Applicants who started their studies on or after 1 September 1999, will need:

· An accredited Bachelors or Honours degree in engineering or technology

· OR a Higher National Certificate or Diploma or a Foundation Degree in engineering or technology, plus appropriate further learning to degree level

· OR an NVQ4 or SVQ4 which has been approved for the purpose by the Society or other professional engineering institution

Applicants who started their studies before 31 August 1999, will need an Higher National Certificate or Diploma.

The Society accepts any accredited course for registration, regardless of the accrediting Engineering Institution. For a list of accredited courses go to: https://www.engc.org.uk/education-skills/course-search/recognised-course-search/

Applicants should add the course number to the application form if the degree is listed.

Applicants with non-UK qualifications:

If your qualification was gained in Canada, South Africa, Hong Kong, Australia, Ireland and New Zealand it might be an acceptable equivalent if it is listed under the Sydney Accord.*

A European qualification might be an acceptable equivalent if it is recognised by FEANI*. .

Please submit a copy of the web page with your application if your qualification is shown on either database.

Qualifications gained at universities in countries such as China, Hong Kong, Australia or Singapore, Sri Lanka and Trinidad have been assessed by UK professional engineering institutions as being equivalent to an IEng accredited degree. Please check the list of accredited courses.

Applicants with other or no qualifications

Regardless of your educational background, if you are an experienced and responsible engineer, you are encouraged to apply for Eng Tech, IEng or CEng registration. If you do not have recognised qualifications, we will review your application (including the Qualifying report) to determine if you

a) already have the underpinning knowledge and understanding for professional competence or

b) you need to take some further action to meet the EngC’s requirements in full, in which case, advice is given.

Details of accredited courses are given on the searchable EngC website: https://www.engc.org.uk/education-skills/course-search/recognised course-search/

For details of work-based and flexible learning qualifications go to:

The Open University:

http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01T398 The Engineering Gateways: http://www.engineeringgateways.co.uk/ Portsmouth University Partnership Programme:

http://www.port.ac.uk/departments/academic/learningatwork/partnershipdegreeprogramme/

· Website addresses:

Sydney Accord: http://www.washingtonaccord.org/ FEANI: http://www.feani.org/site/

FEANI link to participating country websites: http://www.feani.org/site/index.php?id=12

Annex CAcademic requirements for EngTech

Engineering Technicians are professionals who:

· Apply proven techniques and procedures to the solution of practical engineering problems

· Carry out supervisory or technical responsibilities

· Exercise creative aptitudes and skills within defined fields of technology

· Contribute to the design, development, manufacture, commissioning, decommissioning, operation or maintenance of products, equipment, processes or services, and

· Apply safe systems of work

The academic requirements for those seeking EngTech registration are as follows.

Typically, applicants will have successfully completed an Advanced/Modern Apprenticeship or other work based learning programme approved by the Society or other professional Engineering Institution. This can lead directly to Engineering Technician registration.

Alternatively, applicants will hold, alongside appropriate working experience:

· Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Engineering or

· a qualification, approved by a professional Engineering Institution, in engineering set at level 3 (or above) in the Qualifications and Credit Framework or at level 6 (or above) in the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework or

- equivalent qualifications approved by their professional engineering institution

Though the Society does not have a list of approved UK qualifications, the EngC has an online searchable database*. If your qualification was gained outside the UK, it might be an acceptable equivalent if it is listed under the Dublin Accord*.

· Website addresses:

EC searchable database: https://www.engc.org.uk/education-skills/course-search/recognised-course-search/

Dublin Accord: http://www.washingtonaccord.org/

Appendix C

Interim Registration – information for applicants

1. Graduates are encouraged apply for grade of Associate (ARAeS) and, for those with accredited engineering degree qualifications, Interim Registration for Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng).

2. Interim Registration is a useful option if you aim to become a fully registered engineering professional. It can also give Interim Registrants the edge over others without it, as it demonstrates to current and future employers an appropriate level of academic achievement and commitment to the profession. Though it does not confer a professional title it means they have met the educational standards for full CEng or IEng registration.

3. The Society will accept for Interim Registration any accredited course shown on the Engineering Council’s list of all accredited courses: https://www.engc.org.uk/education-skills/course-search/recognised-course-search/

4. What qualifications are needed for Interim Registration?

4.1 For Interim IEng registration, applicants who started their UK studies after 1 September 1999, need an accredited Bachelors or honours degree in engineering or technology.

4.2 For Interim CEng registration, applicants who started their UK studies after 1 September 1999 will need:

· an accredited Bachelors degree with honours in engineering or technology, plus an appropriate accredited Masters degree

· OR an accredited integrated MEng degree.

5. How do I apply?

5.1 Complete the application form. Tick the ARAeS box at the top of the front page plus the Interim Registration box and enclose a copy of the accredited qualification certificate. Both documents should be sent to the Professional Standards Officer at the Society.

5.2 There is an administration fee for Associate, payable on application, plus an annual membership fee, payable on election. The Society also collects, on behalf of the Engineering Council, the annual registration fee, normally collected with the annual membership fee.

5.3 The Society will register you with the Engineering Council who send a certificate to you direct when confirming your Interim Registration. When you apply in due course for full registration, you will need to attach a copy of the accredited qualification certificate with your application; this is to meet our audit requirements.

6. MyCareerPath - The Society's online Professional Development Tool

6.1 As applicants for Interim Registration have normally just started their career, they are encouraged to join the Society's on-line MyCareerPath to record their skills and work experience against the competences and commitment required for full registration as an IEng or CEng. This can be done on the Society’s website: http://aerosociety.com/Professional-Recognition/prof-dev

Appendix D

1,2 & 3: if the application is approved, staff inform the applicant who

1,4: if the application is approved, staff inform the applicant that they have to take a FL option and guidance on the Society website is signposted.

Applicant has six months to make a decision.

1,2,3 & 4: If the application for registration is not approved. The applicant is advised to reapply at a future date

Further Learning Options

1. This Appendix shows how Individual Assessment Panel (IAP) members handle an applicant without exemplifying qualifications. It also includes the guidance and forms for the Career Appraisal Report and the Technical Report Options.

2. The Process

2.1 Below is a flowchart showing how the Panel handles an applicant without exemplifying qualifications:

4. The decision that further learning is needed and the

appropriate options are recorded. The application is passed to the Registration Committee for a decision on suitability for registration.

2. & 3. The decision that no further learning is needed is recorded

and passed to the Registration Committee.

1. The application proceeds to the

Registration Committee with decision pending on FL

The Panel decides if: 1. Further information is needed or 2. The applicant’s qualifications are equivalent or 3. Their qualifications, current post and previous experience are sufficient to meet the academic requirement for registration or 4. Further Learning is needed

The Registration Committee decides if an application for registration can proceed or not: applicant is advised accordingly

Applicant completes the FL option and sends proof for consideration by the IAP. If accepted, the applicant proceeds to PRI.

3. CAREER APPRAISAL REPORT (CAR)

3.1 The CAR is an Option that the Society can recommend to help part-qualified or unqualified applicants demonstrate they have gained the same level of knowledge and understanding as those who have the exemplifying qualifications for IEng or CEng registration, as outlined in Section 2 of the Registration Handbook.

3.2 Applicants are invited to complete the form which has been designed in accordance with the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education description of the typical ability level of a holder of an MEng or BEng Honours degree. The full descriptor for Masters and Bachelors level degrees, and further information, are available from the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) website at www.qaa.ac.uk

3.3 See Annex i for guidance and the CEng CAR form and Annex ii for guidance and the IEng CAR form. Exemplars of completed reports and a Word version of the forms can be downloaded from www.aerosociety.com.

3.4 Assessment of the Report will be made by the Society’s Individual Assessment Panel who may, at its discretion, also require an applicant to attend an interview relating specifically to the completed CAR.

3.5 Following satisfactory review of a Career Appraisal Report, by the Individual Assessment Panel, the applicant will be advised to submit a full Registration Application for review by the Registration Committee and application reviewed through the standard process detailed in the Registration Handbook and appendices.

Annex i (CEng CAR form)

CAREER APPRAISAL REPORT FOR CHARTERED ENGINEER

Please refer to the guidance at the end of the form. Exemplars and a Word version of this form can be downloaded from www.aerosociety.com.

Please complete this report electronically but the Declaration of Evidences must be signed by you and the professional referee.

Applicant’s Declaration: The evidence described in this document is a true record of the academic competence that has been demonstrated by me, and the evidence is available for review, if necessary.

Name of Applicant (please print)

Signed:

Date

Professional Referee’s Declaration: The evidence described in this document is a true record of the academic competence that has been demonstrated by this applicant. NB: You must be a registered Chartered Engineer.

Name of Professional Referee (please print)

I know this applicant in my capacity as his / her (delete as applicable) MentorProfessional RefereeLine Manager(delete as applicable)

Other (please specify)

I hold CEng registration via (name of institution)

Signed:

Date

Important Note: before completing this report, you should read the general guidance notes and the specific guidance notes applicable to each section, as detailed below.

With reference to your area of professional practice, please demonstrate the following:

1. Your areas of underpinning knowledge and how they have been developed (include details of technical development from academic and industrial training and experience):

2. How you deal with complex issues, both systematically and creatively; make sound judgements in the absence of complete data, and communicate your conclusions clearly to specialist and non- specialist audiences:

3. Self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and the ability to act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level:

4. How you intend to continue to advance your knowledge and understanding, and to develop new skills to a high level:

5. The qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring: the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility; decision-making in complex and unpredictable situations, the independent learning ability required for continuing professional development

The completed report should be sent to: Deputy Professional Standards Manager, Royal Aeronautical

Society, No.4 Hamilton Place, London W1J 7BQ.

Guidance Notes to completing the CEng Career Appraisal Report

a. Formal education is the usual, though not the only, way of demonstrating the underpinning knowledge and understanding for professional competence. The following qualifications exemplify the required knowledge and understanding for CEng registration:

An accredited Bachelors degree with honours in engineering or technology, plus either an appropriate Masters degree accredited or approved by a professional engineering institution, or appropriate further learning to Masters level, or an accredited integrated MEng degree.

b. Applicants who do not have exemplifying qualifications to demonstrate the required knowledge and understanding may do so in other ways, but must clearly demonstrate they have achieved the same level of knowledge and understanding as those with the qualifications. The assessment will be made by the Society’s Individual Assessment Panel, based on the evidence you provide on the enclosed form, the purpose of which is to enable you to demonstrate how your work based learning has enabled you to reach the same level of knowledge and understanding as those possessing the exemplifying qualifications required by UK-SPEC.

c. The Career Appraisal Report (CAR) has been designed in accordance with the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education description of the typical ability level of a holder of an MEng degree. The full descriptor for Masters level degrees, and further information, is available from the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) website at www.qaa.ac.uk. For additional guidance on Further Learning, please visit the Professional Registration pages on www.aerosociety.com.

d. Any work based learning must satisfy the three key elements of Further Learning, i.e. enhanced engineering and science deepening, increased technical breadth and increased non-technical broadening. Please note that the exemplifying qualifications are in engineering or technology. Therefore, in demonstrating equivalence, it is your engineering knowledge, skills and understanding - as distinct from those in engineering management - that will be the focus of the assessment by the Individual Assessment Panel.

e. Applicants are advised to refer to the exemplar of a completed report and to these guidance notes before completing their own report. Remember that any evidence provided must relate to your area of professional practice.

f. Please note, the Individual Assessment Panel may, at its discretion, require applicants to attend an interview relating specifically to the Career Appraisal Report.

Section Guidance

The following guidance refers to each section in the report.

Important note: when completing each section, you should provide examples written in first person, using phrases like; I produced, I designed, I investigated, I analysed, I modified etc. It is your personal contribution particularly in terms of demonstrating your knowledge and critical thinking that will be looked for in the examples you give.

1. Your areas of underpinning knowledge and how they have been developed. Include details of technical development from academic and industrial training and experience.

Please describe the level of your underpinning knowledge (e.g. HNC, HND, degree, etc). It is not sufficient to simply provide a list; you are expected to demonstrate how your underpinning knowledge has been learnt, applied, and developed through the course of your work. Evidence of how you have extended your own technological capability is also required. This may be evidenced by how you identify constraints and exploit opportunities for the development and transfer of technology within your chosen field. Evidence could also include how you have secured any intellectual property rights, and how you develop and evaluation continuous improvement systems.

2. How you deal with complex issues, both systematically and creatively; make sound judgments in the absence of complete data, and communicate your conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Please describe the application of your underpinning knowledge. In addition to explaining how you apply your knowledge, and what learning came from this application, you should provide examples that demonstrate your ability in the areas described.

Dealing with complex issues, both systematically and creatively requires you to demonstrate how you identify and agree appropriate research methodologies, and how you assemble the necessary resources. You should refer to how you collect, analyse and evaluate the relevant/available data, and how you then draft, present and agree your findings.

The ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills is part of the Professional Review & Interview process. Communicating your conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences could be evidenced by examples of your providing advice to technical and non-technical colleagues.

3. Self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and the ability to act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level.

It is vital that you clearly demonstrate your personal responsibility. You may be a team leader, but here you are required to sell yourself and your achievements rather than those of the team. Examples could include how you have reviewed the potential for enhancing engineering products, processes, systems and services, and how you have explored the territory within your own responsibilities for new opportunities.

4. How you intend to continue to advance your knowledge and understanding, and to develop new skills to a high level.

Being able to demonstrate a commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a vital part of the Professional Review & Interview for CEng registration. This section requires you to identify the limits of your own personal knowledge and skills, and to confirm how you intend to address any deficiency. Evidence could include further study, such as Open University (or other) CPD programmes, an IT course, or broadening and deepening your own knowledge base through research and experimentation.

5. The qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring; the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility, decision-making in complex and unpredictable situations, the independent learning ability required for continuing professional development.

Chartered Engineers need to be well-rounded individuals who are able to adapt to various situations. As with section 3, here you are require to provide personal examples. Evidence could include how you identified the required cost, quality, safety, reliability, appearance, fitness for purpose and environmental impact of an engineering design. Your independent learning ability could be evidenced by demonstrating how you have actively learned from feedback on results to improve future design solutions and build best practice. The exercise of initiative and personal responsibility could be evidenced by how you have identified projects and opportunities.

Annex ii (IEng CAR form)

CAREER APPRAISAL REPORT FOR INCORPORATED ENGINEER

Please refer to the guidance at the end of the form. An exemplar and a Word version of this form can be downloaded from www.aerosociety.com.

Please complete this report electronically but the Declaration of Evidences must be signed by you and the professional referee.

Applicant’s Declaration: The evidence described in this document is a true record of the academic competence that has been demonstrated by me, and the evidence is available for review, if necessary.

Name of Applicant (please print)

Signed:

Date

Professional Referee’s Declaration: The evidence described in this document is a true record of the academic competence that has been demonstrated by this applicant. NB: must be a registered Incorporated or Chartered Engineer.

Name of Professional Referee (please print)

I know this applicant in my capacity as his / her (delete as applicable) MentorProfessional RefereeLine Manager(delete as applicable)

Other (please specify)

I hold IEng / CEng registration via (name of institution)

Signed:

Date

Important Note: before completing this report, you should read the general guidance notes and the specific guidance notes applicable to each section, as detailed below. With reference to your area of professional practice, please demonstrate the following:

1. Your areas of underpinning knowledge and how they have been developed: Include details of technical development from academic and industrial training and experience.

2. How you use a range of established techniques to initiate and undertake critical analysis of information, and to propose solutions to problems arising from that analysis.

3. How you effectively communicate information, arguments, and analysis, in a variety of forms, to specialist and non-specialist audiences, and deploy key techniques of the discipline effectively.

4. How you undertake further training, develop existing skills, and acquire new competences that will enable you to assume significant responsibility within organisations.

5. The qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and decision-making.

Guidance Notes to completing the IEng Career Appraisal Report

General Guidance

a. Formal education is the usual, though not the only, way of demonstrating the underpinning knowledge and understanding for professional competence. The following qualifications exemplify the required knowledge and understanding for IEng:

An accredited Bachelors degree in engineering or technology, OR a Higher National Diploma or a Foundation Degree in engineering or technology, plus appropriate further learning to degree level.

b. Applicants who do not have exemplifying qualifications to demonstrate the required knowledge and understanding may do so in other ways, but must clearly demonstrate they have achieved the same level of knowledge and understanding as those with the qualifications. The assessment will be made by the Society’s Individual Assessment Panel, based on the evidence you provide in this report, the purpose of which is to enable you to demonstrate how your work based learning has enabled you to reach the same level of knowledge and understanding as those possessing the exemplifying qualifications required by UK-SPEC.

c. The Career Appraisal Report (CAR) has been designed in accordance with the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education description of the typical ability level of a holder of a Bachelors degree. The full descriptor for Bachelors level degrees, and further information, is available from the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) website at www.qaa.ac.uk. For additional guidance on Further Learning, please visit the Professional Registration pages on www.aerosociety.com.

d. Any work-based learning must satisfy the three key elements of Further Learning, i.e. enhanced engineering and science deepening, increased technical breadth and increased non-technical broadening. Please note that the exemplifying qualifications are in engineering or technology. Therefore, in demonstrating equivalence, it is your engineering knowledge, skills and understanding, as distinct from those in engineering management, will be the focus of the assessment by the Individual Assessment Panel.

e. Applicants are advised to refer to the exemplar of a completed report and to these guidance notes before completing their own report. Remember that any evidence provided must relate to your area of professional practice.

f. Please note, the Individual Assessment Panel may, at its discretion, require applicants to attend an interview relating specifically to the Career Appraisal Report.

Section Guidance

The following guidance refers to each section in the report:

Important note: when completing each section, you should provide examples written in first person, using phrases like; I produced, I designed, I investigated, I analysed, I modified etc. It is your personal contribution particularly in terms of demonstrating your knowledge and critical thinking that will be looked for in examples you give.

1. Your areas of underpinning knowledge and how they have been developed. Include details of technical development from academic and industrial training and experience.

Pleas describe the level of your underpinning knowledge (e.g. HND, etc). It is not sufficient to simply provide a list; you are expected to demonstrate how your underpinning knowledge has been learnt, applied and developed through the course of your work. This could be evidenced by how you have broadened and deepened your own knowledge base through new applications and techniques. You could also refer to your use of market intelligence and knowledge of technological developments to promote and improve the effectiveness of engineering products, systems and services.

2. How you use a range of established techniques to initiate and undertake critical analysis of information, and to propose solutions to problems arising from that analysis.

Please describe how you identify, review and select techniques, procedures and methods to undertake engineering tasks. This could be demonstrated by your ability to select a review methodology; review the potential for enhancing engineering products, processes, systems and services, using evidence from best practice and/or from the analysis of statistical records. You could also refer to how you establish an action plan to implement the results of the review. This section also requires you to demonstrate how you contribute to the design and development of engineering solutions and how you implement design solutions and contribute to their evaluation. Evidence could include your ability to: contribute to the identification and specification of design and development requirements for engineering products, processes, systems and services; identify problems and evaluate possible engineering solutions to meet client needs; contribute to the design of engineering solutions; secure the necessary resources; implement design solutions, taking account of cost, quality, safety, reliability, appearance, fitness for purpose and environmental impact.

3. How you effectively communicate information, arguments, and analysis, in a variety of forms, to specialist and non-specialist audiences, and deploy key techniques of the discipline effectively.

Please describe the application of your underpinning knowledge, and your communication skills. In addition to explaining how you apply your knowledge and what learning came from this application, you should also provide examples that demonstrate your ability in the areas described above.

You should also provide evidence that you have exchanged information and provided advice to technical and non-technical colleagues. You could include in this section how you contribute to, chair and record meetings and discussions, and how you prepare letters, documents and reports. You should also include in this section how you manage the planning, budgeting and organisation of tasks, people and resources. This could be evidenced by your ability to work to agreed quality standards, programme and budget, and how you manage work teams and coordinate project activities.

4. How you undertake further training, develop existing skills, and acquire new competences that will enable you to assume significant responsibility within organisations.

Being able to demonstrate a commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a vital part of the Professional Review & Interview process for IEng registration. This section requires you to identify the limits of your own personal knowledge and skills, and to explain how you intend to address any deficiency. Evidence of your commitment to acquire new competences could include further study such as Open University (or other) CPD and/or academic programmes, an IT course, or broadening and deepening your own knowledge base through personal research or experimentation. You will need to demonstrate an understanding of the level of competence required to assume significant responsibility within organisations.

5. The qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and decision-making.

Incorporated Engineers need to be well-rounded individuals who are able to adapt to various situations. As with section 3, here you are required to provide personal examples. Evidence could include how you identified the required cost, quality, safety, reliability, appearance, fitness for purpose and environmental impact of an engineering design. Your independent learning ability could be evidenced by demonstrating how you have actively learned from feedback on results to improve future design solutions and build best practice. The exercise of initiative and personal responsibility could be evidenced by how you have identified projects and opportunities.

Appendix E

ROYAL AERONAUTICAL SOCIETY

Report on Assessment for Professional Review for Engineering Technician Registration

Candidate’s name:

Membership No:

Date of Birth:

UK-SPEC Threshold Statements

Does not meet the competence standard

Meets the competence standard

Comments

A Use engineering knowledge

and understanding to apply

technical and practical skills.

B Contribute to the design,

development, manufacture,

construction, commissioning,

operation or maintenance of

products, equipment,

processes, systems or

services.

CAccept and exercise personal

responsibility.

D Use effective communication

and interpersonal skills.

E Make a personal commitment

to an appropriate code of

professional conduct,

recognising obligations to

society, the profession and

the environment.

APPROVED FOR EngTech REGISTRATION (If 'NO', please add comments overleaf)

Please circle:YESorNO

Signature of Chair of the Non Corporate Grading Committee (or their nominated deputy)

Print Name

Date

If you are unable to recommend the candidate for EngTech registration, please provide a full explanation below to enable staff to give the candidate constructive criticism as to the best way

forward

Comments

Candidate's areas of weakness

Suggestions for improvement

Signature

Date

Key Word Notes for IEng Interviews – for assessor’s personal use only

Appendix F

Candidate’s

Name

Membership

number

Place of

Interview

Date

Name of RAeS

Assessor

Threshold Standards of Competence &

Commitment

Key Words written during Interview

A

1. Maintain and extend sound theoretical approach to the application of technology in engineering practice

2. Use a sound evidence-based approach to problem solving and contribute to continuous

improvement

B

1. Identify, review and select techniques, procedures and methods to undertake engineering tasks

2. Contribute to the design and development of engineering solutions

3. Implement design solutions and contribute to their

evaluation

C

1. Plan for effective project implementation

2. Manage the planning, budgeting and organisation of tasks, people and resources

3. Manage teams and develop staff to meet changing technical and managerial needs

4. Manage continuous quality improvement

D

1. Communicate in English with others at all levels

2. Present and discuss proposals

3. Demonstrate personal and social skills

E

1. Comply with relevant codes of conduct

2. Manage and apply safe systems of work

3. Undertake engineering activities in a way that contributes to sustainable

development

4. Carry out continuing professional development necessary to maintain and enhance competence in own area of practice

Key Word Notes for CEng Interviews – for assessor’s personal use only

Appendix G

Candidate’s

Name

Membership

number

Place of

Interview

Date

Name of RAeS

Assessor

Threshold Standards of Competence &

Commitment

Key Words written during the Interview

A

1.Maintain and extend sound theoretical approach in enabling the introduction and exploitation of new & advancing technology and other relevant developments

2.Engage in the creative and innovative development of engineering technology and continuous

improvement systems

B

1.Identify potential projects and opportunities

2.Conduct appropriate research and undertake design & development of engineering solutions

3.Implement design solutions and evaluate their effectiveness

C

1.Plan for effective project implementation

2.Plan, budget, organise, direct and control tasks, people and resources

C

3.Lead teams and develop staff to meet changing technical and managerial needs

4.Bring about continuous improvement through quality management

D

1.Communicate in English with others at all levels

2.Present and discuss proposals

3.Demonstrate personal and social skills

E

1.Comply with relevant codes of conduct

2.Manage and apply safe systems of work

3.Undertake engineering activities in a way that contributes to sustainable development

4.Carry out continuing professional development necessary to maintain and enhance

competence in own area of practice

Appendix H

ROY AL AERONAUTICAL SOCIETY PRI REPORT FORM

Report on Interview for Professional Review for Engineering Technician Registration

Candidate’s name:

Membership no:

Actual start time:

Actual finish time:

Date of Birth:

Picture ID confirmed (Please circle):YESorNO

COMPETENCE AND COMMITMENT TO THE PROFESSION

UK-SPEC Threshold Statements

Poor (1-2)

Satisfactory (3-4)

Good (5-6)

Justifications

(You must refer to all categories A-E)

A Use engineering knowledge and understanding to apply technical and practical skills.

B Contribute to the design, development, manufacture, construction, commissioning, operation or maintenance of products, equipment, processes, systems or services.

C Accept and exercise personal responsibility.

D Use effective communication and interpersonal skills.

E Make a personal commitment to an appropriate code of professional conduct, recognising obligations to society, the profession and the environment.

RECOMMENDATION FOR EngTech REGISTRATION (If 'NO', please add comments overleaf)

Please circle:YESorNO

Signature of Assessor 1

Signature of Assessor 2

Print Name

Print Name

Date

Date

Candidate’s name:

M’ship no.

Date:

If you are unable to recommend the candidate for EngTech registration, please provide full reasons for each competence area found to be unsatisfactory. This will be used to provide comprehensive and meaningful feedback to the candidate, to clearly guide them as to corrective actions to take.

Competence areas identified

as unsatisfactory

Reasons for recommendation

Signature of Assessor 1

Signature of Assessor 2

Print Name

Print Name

Date

Date

Appendix I

ROYAL AERONAUTICAL SOCIETY PRI REPORT FORM

Report on Interview for Professional Review for Incorporated Engineer Registration

Candidate’s name:

Membership no:

Actual start time:

Actual finish time:

Date of Birth:

Picture ID confirmed (Please circle):YESorNO

COMPETENCE AND COMMITMENT TO THE PROFESSION

UK-SPEC Threshold Statements

Poor (1-2)

Satisfactory (3-4)

Good (5-6)

Justifications

(You must refer to all categories A-E) Please complete using a BLACK ballpoint pen

A Use a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge and understanding to apply existing and emerging technology

B Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to design, develop, manufacture, construct, commission, operate, maintain, decommission and recycle engineering processes, systems, services and products.

C Provide technical and commercial management

D Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills

E Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards, recognising obligations to society, the profession and the environment

RECOMMENDATION FOR IEng REGISTRATION (If 'NO', provide justification & advice to candidate overleaf)

Please circle:YESorNO

Tick if you consider this candidate outstanding

Signature of Assessor 1

Signature of Assessor 2

Print Name

Print Name

Date

Date

Candidate’s name:

Membership no:

Date:

If you are unable to recommend the candidate for IEng registration, please provide full reasons for each competence area found to be unsatisfactory. This will be used to provide comprehensive and

meaningful feedback to the candidate, to clearly guide them as to corrective actions to take.

Competence areas identified as

unsatisfactory

Reasons for recommendation

Signature of Assessor 1

Signature of Assessor 2

Print Name

Print Name

Date

Date

Appendix J

ROYAL AERONAUTICAL SOCIETY PRI REPORT FORM

Report on Interview for Professional Review for Chartered Engineer Registration

Candidate’s name:

Membership no:

Actual start time:

Actual finish time:

Date of Birth:

Picture ID confirmed (Please circle):YESorNO

COMPETENCE AND COMMITMENT TO THE PROFESSION

UK-SPEC Threshold Statements

Poor (1-2)

Satisfactory (3-4)

Good (5-6)

Justifications

(You must refer to all categories A-E) Please complete using a BLACK ballpoint pen

A Use a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge and understanding to optimise the application of existing and emerging technology

B Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to the analysis and solution of engineering problems

C Provide technical and commercial leadership

D Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills

E Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards, recognising obligations to society, the profession and the environment

RECOMMENDATION FOR CEng REGISTRATION (If 'NO', provide justification & advice to candidate overleaf)

Please circle:YESorNO

Tick if you consider this candidate outstanding

Signature of Assessor 1

Signature of Assessor 2

Print Name

Print Name

Date

Date

Candidate’s name:

Membership no:

Date:

If you are unable to recommend the candidate for CEng registration, please provide full reasons for each competence area found to be unsatisfactory. This will be used to provide comprehensive and meaningful feedback to the candidate, to clearly guide them as to corrective actions to take.

Competence areas identified as unsatisfactory

Reasons for recommendation

Appendix K

Guidance for Academic Applicants for CEng Registration

Competence A should not be significantly different to the majority of applicants, with a similar profile to those following a corporate route – evidence of underpinning degree (most likely supplemented with a MSc/PhD level qualification in area of specialism), higher level teaching qualification (for instance, Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Teaching), professional development course attendance (internal and external).

Competence B should reflect the practical application of theoretical knowledge within the context of engineering research. Evidence could include holding UK Research Council (EPSRC/ESRC), European (FP7, ERC), TSB or industrially funded grants and presenting both the research implementation complemented with the identified 'pathway to impact' for the work (societal/industrial context of academic research). 'Pathway to Impact' statements (or similar) are becoming commonplace in the application procedures for many of the main research funding bodies, and require a clear demonstration of mapping of fundamental research through to end application area.

For example (fictitious examples):

B

1.Identifypotential projects and opportunities

EP/xxxxxxxxx/1 As a follow on from earlier non-destructive testing work, I identified that ultrasonic waves produced from pulsed laser sources could be used for continuous monitoring of potential defects in aerospace composites. This was successfully presented to EPSRC as a research programme and has been funded for a period

of three years.

FP7/ xxxxxxxx Acoustic Modelling of Turbofan Ducts. This research programme was developed through a consortium to consider the development of new acoustic modelling approaches for turbofan ducts. I identified that there was a lack of understanding in predicting sound transmission in the new generation of composite acoustic liners, and I proposed this should be incorporated into the

description of work to our industrial partners. I now lead a Work Package which is devoted to this topic.

Workshop on NextGen ATM. As part of my work in ATM modelling, I identified that there was a lack of understanding of NextGen in my research team. I secured funding from my Head of School and invited speakers from academic/ ATM stakeholders in the US for a workshop to discuss the issues and identify areas of common

interest.

2. Conduct appropriate research, and undertake design and development of engineering solutions

EP/xxxxxxxxx/1 As the PI for this programme, I was responsible for the development of a robust system which could be used for the continuous monitoring of crack propagation using ultrasonic waves.

This was extensively tested and reported on through academic publications and conference presentations.

PhD LES/DES modelling of cavity flows. During my PhD, I benchmarked the use of DES modelling approaches against other commonly used CFD modelling tools, and developed a 'best practice' for the use of DES for this type of problem. Approaches were validated through a series of supporting experimental tests and

published in peer reviewed Aeronautical Journal.

3. Implement design solutions, and evaluate their effectiveness

As WP lead for the development of a new modelling approach for sound transmission in acoustic liners, I was responsible for ensuring integration of the models with those developed in other WPs, and interfacing on a regular basis with other WP leaders to ensure

consistency in methods and to identify conflicts in processes as early as possible.

Test facility upgrade. As part of a major refurbishment of facilities within the university, I was responsible for identifying the technical need for a new test facility, liaising with contractors on specification and overseeing the installation of the new test cell. I developed the accompanying test procedure manual and evaluated the new test

cell against the original specification.

PhD Research. My PhD was industrially funded by xxxxx, and I was responsible for the implementation and testing of the improved baseline cost-time analysis model into the existing legacy systems,

and to provide detailed guidance and training/documentation on the use of the new system.

Competence C should again have similarities to that which would be presented by a corporate applicant, although it is likely to be based on a number of smaller budget/team projects. Typical examples would be research council funding applications (project planning, manpower forecasting, justification of resources and financial projections), research grant management (financial management, funding body reporting, day-to-day project management including postgraduate/postdoctoral staff, staff mentoring/appraisals and training) and PhD student management (financial management, training facilitation and CPD for student, progress monitoring and evaluation).

For example (fictitious examples):

C

1. Plan for effective project implementation

EP/xxxxxxxxx/1 As part of preparation of a funding submission to EPSRC for an ultrasonic wave monitoring system, I was responsible

for developing the statement of work, including manpower, facility and equipment needs and associated budgetary breakdown.

As a PhD supervisor for three PhD research students, I identify potential work proposals that can be achieved within a three year period, development of initial work plans with students which are reviewed through regularly scheduled progress meetings, identification and planning of necessary training, and

identification/management of financial support packages.

2. Plan, budget, organise, direct

and control tasks, people and

resources

As the Principal Investigator for a Technology Strategy Board (TSB) funded research programme, I was responsible for the project plan and ensuring that work packages were progressing on schedule, preparation and submission of quarterly financial statements, meetings with the TSB monitor to report on progress and preparation of yearly technical reports/final project report. I maintained the

project risk register and identified strategies for dealing with areas of concern.

As programme director for Aeronautical Engineering, I am responsible for the delivery of the educational programmes and their compliance with quality assurance standards. I lead the academic staff in delivery of the courses, planning teaching activities, workload

allocation and planning of budgets on a yearly basis for the delivery of teaching related activities.

3.Leadteamsand developstafftomeet changing technical and managerial needs

All projects: As line manager for a team of five postdoctoral research fellows, I am responsible for both ensuring that staff members are completing technical objectives both on time and to standard, and ensuring that all staff are regularly appraised in order to discuss issues and to plan/report against CPD activities.

As primary supervisor for two PhD students, I am responsible for regular monitoring of work, reporting and feedback on progress, identifying training opportunities and needs.

4. Bring about continuous improvement through quality

management

All research projects: For both postdoctoral and PhD students, I ensure that I have regularly scheduled meetings to discuss progress

and to provide feedback on regular intervals to support staff and to enhance quality of output.I also encourage staff/students to

participate in international conferences/forums in order to get regular peer feedback on work.

All teaching activities: as an engineering lecturer, I participate in yearly module and pathway review activities in order to ensure that all taught engineering modules compile with accreditation

requirements, and to engage in debate with colleagues on module content to ensure content remains relevant.

Competence D should again not be significantly different from any other category of applicant, typical examples including engagement with industrial partners, local schools, university-wide committees, professional societies, technical conference presentations, conference/journal paper publication.

Competence E should again be reasonably similar to most applications, highlighting how development as an engineering researcher has been followed to date, and how they anticipate continuing. For most academic applicants, there should be clear evidence of engagement with those outside of the university through a range of potential activities as this is a major activity in most academic departments (Open Days, Open Evenings, voluntary organisations such as Sentinus, WISE, etc).

For example (fictitious examples):

E

1. Comply with relevant codes of

conduct

As PI for the industrially funded xxxxxx, I am responsible for the

agreement of and compliance with non-disclosure agreements for commercially sensitive data.

For all wind tunnel testing that is undertaken as part of grant agreement FP7/ xxxxxxxx, I am responsible for ensuring that all risk assessments are conducted prior to testing and that all Health and Safety codes are reviewed on a regular basis to maintain current

awareness of regulations and impact on testing.

2. Manage and apply safe systems of work

I conduct Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) for all research programmes with particular responsibility for those which

require the use of carbon nanotubes.

All projects: When conducting any new testing, I am responsible for ensuring the completion of full risk assessments, and to liaise with the

Health and Safety Officer when appropriate to ensure that all regulations are fully complied with.

3. Undertake engineering activities in a way that contributes to sustainable development

When designing new test specimens, all designs are checked for material wastage and to reduce scrap material where at all possible. All test specimens are carefully stored post testing if re-use of

components may be possible.

Outreach programme: I am currently a member of our School outreach programme, which involves running engineering awareness

days for local Schools with a range of environmentally focused engineering demonstrations.

4. Carry out continuing professional development necessary to maintain

and enhance competence in own area of practice

I successfully completed an MSc in Aerospace Vehicle Design from xxxxxx, which allowed me to gain a deeper insight into wider issues associated with the design and development of a broad spectrum of

Aerospace Vehicles moving forward into my PhD research programme.

I regularly attend the Royal Aeronautical Society Annual conference to both present ongoing work, and also to keep up to date with the latest

research in my field.

Appendix L

As this document is subject to review please refer to the extranet to ensure you have the most recent version

Guidance Note

The Professional Review Interview Introduction

The Professional Review Interview (PRI) is a fundamental element of the registration process and mandatory for Incorporated Engineers and Chartered Engineers. For Engineering Technicians the interview is at the discretion of the Licensed Member concerned but is often used for Individual Route cases, a sample of Standard Route cases and marginal cases.

The requirements for assessment of competence and commitment of all applicants for registration are set out in paragraphs 10 to 18 of the UK-SPEC Regulations for Registration (paragraphs 13 to 18 specifically cover the PRI). The PRI is the final stage of the review process. Before it, there will have been a review of documentary evidence to ensure that applicants have demonstrated the required knowledge and understanding (through exemplifying qualifications or other means) and that they have had appropriate professional development and working experience to be considered for registration at the level applied for. Ideally, no-one should reach the stage of the PRI who does not have a very good chance of being successful.

This guidance note aims to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about the PRI process and reflects discussion within Engineering Council committees and with Licensed Members. It does not form part of UK-SPEC. It will be kept under review and comments from institutions are welcome. For any further clarification please contact the Engineering Council.

Further information on the Interviewing process can be found on the Extranet under Workshops and Seminars. The Guidance Note on the Assessment of EngTech Applicants should also be consulted.

Interviewers and Interview Panels

Q. What category of registration should the interviewers be?

A. Ideally at least one should be in the registration category in which the applicant is seeking registration. The prime requirements are that they should be trained and competent to assess, and have substantial experience in the relevant engineering discipline.

Q. Do the interviewers require training?

A. Yes; it is essential that the interviewers maintain their competence through initial training, regular updating and also by conducting interviews regularly.

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Q. Should a chairman be appointed for the interview panel?

A. Yes, primarily to ensure suitable management of the actual interview, including keeping to time and ensuring all five competence areas (including non-technical ones) are covered.

Q. What is the maximum size of the interview panel?

A. Two interviewers are required under the Regulations. An additional interviewer may be added, and moderators, trainees and other observers may attend some interviews, but the total number should be kept to a minimum. The applicant must be considered and should be made aware in advance of all members present at the interview and their roles.

Q. Should the relationship between interviewers and applicants be considered?

A. Institutions should wherever possible appoint interviewers who do not have a working or other relationship with the applicant. When this is impossible, any working or other relationship needs to be made transparent, so there need to be appropriate procedures in place for declarations of interest for both parties. A declared interest need not preclude an interview continuing as planned, but there should be