CIBSE MEMBERSHIP AND EC REGISTRATION. Gill Francis, CIBSE Membership Development Officer

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1 CIBSE MEMBERSHIP AND EC REGISTRATION Gill Francis, CIBSE Membership Development Officer

2 AGENDA WHY JOIN MEMBERSHIP GRADES THE APPLICATION ROUTES TO MEMBERSHIP & REGISTRATION THE INTERVIEW Q&A 2

3 So who is CIBSE? The professional body for building services engineering CIBSE sets the criteria for best practice in the profession CIBSE is the 6th largest Engineering Institution with over 21,000 members worldwide We harness our members skills and knowledge to raise competence across the industry 3

4 BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP CIBSE Journal + App & Electronic Newsletter Free download of CIBSE publications available on the Knowledge Portal knowledge CIBSE Ireland events offer networking opportunities ireland.org/ 4

5 BENEFITS OF EC REGISTRATION FOR YOU Registration is an indicator of your professional status It establishes that your knowledge, understanding and competence in the field of building services have fulfilled UK and international standards Registration may give you an advantage over your unregistered peers throughout your career in terms of salary, career progression and professional development 5

6 BENEFITS OF EC REGISTRATION FOR YOUR EMPLOYER Confidence that you have attained and maintained a level of recognised international standard of knowledge and experience. Verification of your credentials and evidence that you have satisfied full assessment of your competence Assurance that you adhere to a professional code of conduct Increased technical credibility 6

7 CIBSE MEMBERSHIP DIRECT APPLICATION You can apply directly to CIBSE for professional membership and registration (EngTech, IEng, CEng) if you have the competence in building services engineering. Submit your application to at any time throughout the year and your interview will be arranged in Dublin. CIBSE membership is recognised globally, can help your future employment prospects and enable you to demonstrate your competence. 7

8 GRADES OF CIBSE MEMBERSHIP Fellow Member Associate Licentiate Graduate Student Part-Time or Full-Time Affiliate Companion Join now at 8

9 CIBSE MEMBERSHIP & EC REGISTRATION Graduate Interim IEng Interim CEng Licentiate Engineering Technician (EngTech) Associate Incorporated Engineer (IEng) Member Chartered Engineer (CEng) Incorporated Engineer (IEng) 9

10 Experience & Qualifications CIBSE Membership Engineering Council registration Your competence within the field of Building Services Engineering Your Academic Qualifications There is always a route to membership and registration for a particular grade even if you do not have any qualifications. We can help determine your route based on experience and qualifications. 10

11 Academic Standard for Incorporated Engineer - IEng Post year accredited Engineering degree Pre 1999 BTEC HNC (8 level H Units) or HND Sydney Accord accredited Engineering Technology Diploma/Degree. Please see the courses listing here Courses/Associate-Engineer.aspx Individual Case Procedure Panel There is always a CIBSE membership route even if you do not have any qualifications 11

12 Academic Standard for Chartered Engineer - CEng Post 1999 Accredited Meng or Accredited BEng (Hons) + MSc or Accredited EngD Pre 1999 Accredited BEng (Hons) Washington Accord accredited Engineering Degree Courses/Chartered-Engineer.aspx - please note that from 2013 you will need an MSc as well as an undergraduate degree to be eligible for CEng Status in Ireland. FEANI accredited Engineering qualification Individual Case Procedure Panel 12 There is always a CIBSE membership route even if you do not have any qualifications

13 Which grade should I apply for Associate or Member? The key is COMPETENCE A21 M21 16 competence criteria IM21 22 competence criteria No application closing date for ROI interviews 13

14 Which grade should I apply for Associate or Member? The key is COMPETENCE ACIBSE Engage in technical and commercial management and possess effective interpersonal skills. 14 MCIBSE Engaged in technical and commercial leadership and possess effective interpersonal skills.

15 The Engineering Council sets and maintains UK Standards for Professional Engineering Competence A Engineering Knowledge B Theoretical and Practical Methods C Responsibility D Communication and Interpersonal Skills E Commitment to Engineering 15

16 Key Words for Competence Criteria IEng ACIBSE Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards, recognising one s obligations to society, the profession and the environment E A D Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills Well rounded Engineer Use a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge and understanding to apply existing and emerging technology 16 Provide technical and commercial management C Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to design, develop, manufacture, construct, commission, operate, maintain, decommission and re-cycle engineering products, processes, systems and services B

17 Key Words for Competence Criteria - CEng MCIBSE Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards, recognising one s obligations to society, the profession and the environment D Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills E Well rounded Engineer A Use a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge and understanding to optimise the application of existing and emerging technology Provide technical and commercial leadership C Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to the analysis and solution of engineering problems B 17

18 Which route should I apply for? 18

19 Routes to Membership and Registration 19

20 Alternative Routes 20

21 The Application Application Form Sponsor s requirement Work Experience Listing - CV Engineering Practice Report (Demonstrate Competencies 4000 to 5000 words) Organisation Chart Development Action Plan Short, Medium and long term goals Application Guidance available on fact sheets A20/M20 Example applications available at 21

22 Writing Your Report Review your career and experience to date Company Training Scheme? Final Report Approximately words Make reference to all the Competence Criteria Example My role of PM covered producing design documentation to pick up new client fitout requirements A2, B2, B3, C1, C2, C3, D2 I am also supervising the contractors to ensure that elements identified in our designers risk assessments are picked up and carried through to their installation method statements on site. With the amount of redesign on site, I have also been ensuring that the proposed changes do not compromise health and safety. In some cases, I have redesigned elements on site to make maintenance and access safer, notably access to fire dampers (replacing with firerated duct) and valves (repositioned to safer locations). E2 22

23 The Interview Procedure Welcome, Introductions & ID check The interview will take 1 hour Prepare a presentation mins in length Choose your presentation format Present projects/career episodes from your Engineering Practice Report and pertinent experience to strongly demonstrate the competencies Questions - Specific questions on EPR & presentation Conclusion - Anything further to add 23

24 Please think about. Any supporting info has to be relevant to the presentation and therefore the competencies I not we! focus on your contributions Expect to do most of the talking Know your Code of Conduct Have you covered the competencies? The interview is your platform to verbally demonstrate your competence as a professional engineer, in line with the set criteria. 24

25 The Interview Standard Route Alternative route Professional Review Interview Competence Review Interview EC Registration & Membership Membership 25 Two Interviewers Interviews take place in Dublin Undertaken CIBSE Training Membership/Registration at application level or above There may be an observer in attendance

26 Interviewers Documentation - CEng MCIBSE Score Sheet You will be expected to be fully competent in at least 60%-70% of the competencies and to have a knowledge and understanding of them all A successful candidate will have: A total score of not less than 27/48 And A block mean score in any block of not less than 1.5 And Normally no zeroes across form 26

27 Remember CIBSE wants you to succeed! The application and interview is your opportunity to present your achievements as a professional building services engineer. 27

28 WHAT NEXT? CIBSE Members & Registration Panel meeting Makes the decision Elect/Defer/Re-interview Notification letter Submit subscription(s) CIBSE Membership Engineering Council Registration 28

29 MCIBSE CEng via Engineers Ireland Mutual Recognition Agreement Member of Engineers Ireland, via the normal qualifying route Undertaken a Professional Review Submit details of your Engineers Ireland membership and CV as part of your Mutual Recognition Agreement application 29

30 International agreements If you gain CEng with CIBSE via the standard route this is transferrable with the engineering authorities in Ireland, Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand. Please contact for information on this. Apply for graduate membership if applicable and we will assess your qualifications and advise you of your eligibility for IEng and CEng. You can also join as an affiliate member if you would like to gain access to the benefits straight away and whilst you are preparing your application for a higher grade. 30

31 FURTHER INFORMATION Gill Francis Membership Development Officer E: T: +44(0) For general queries please For Fact Sheets - For CIBSE Ireland

32 32 Why wait - Go for it!