Today’s life we can’t imagine without mobile phones, internet, TV, heating, cars or any other technology advancement. All of these technologies have been made or are being maintained by engineers. The importance of an engineer in modern life is very important and no country will succeed without applying the practice of engineers. Nowadays there are six major branches of engineering: Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Management, and Geotechnical, and there are hundreds of different subcategories of engineering under each branch. And of course, there are many acts and groups, institutes that manage, teach and help all of many groups of engineers. One of the documents is UK-SPEC which details the requirements for gaining chartered engineer …show more content…
Following a review of all the documented evidence, the institution decides if the applicant will be enrolled. Of course part of the enrolment is an interview. The institution provides the best ways to provide and present evidence for the development. In the parts which lack evidence the institute usually suggest ways improve and address the informalities, which may include further training or additional experience. On completion of the review, a decision of enrolment is made by a committee. An acceptance decision results in registration of the candidate as an Engineering Technician (EngTech), Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng). Retaining the title requires continued membership and an annual fee. (Council, 2011)
1.4 MAINTAINING AND ENHANCING PROFESSIONALITY
There is no point of getting professional if you don’t want to further yourself and the learning doesn’t stop after enrolment. Every professional is required to continue similar work as before to prove their competence called Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Engineers have to record CPD activities and evaluate their end goals and many other actions that further their development expertise and mindset. This is an important part of recognition as a registered engineer. This part of work makes you stand out from other professional engineers in your profession. (Council,