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1 ACOSTE CONFERENCE th Anniversary A Tiered Approach to Professional Accreditation Nigel Hibberd Chairman of the Accreditation Committee The Association of Cost Engineers

2 A Tiered Approach to Professional Accreditation. For Cost Engineers Estimators Planning Engineers Project Controllers Commercial support staff THE ASSOCIATION OF COST ENGINEERS November 2011 The Association of Cost Engineers

3 Nigel Hibberd- BNFL Programme Control Retired after approx 33 years in Projects at BNFL Functional head of project control Developed own standards for staff and hired staff Background Manufacturing and Major projects in Nuclear industry National Vocational Qualification Assessor for Project Control Chairman of ProVoc the National NVQ Steering Group Chairman of Accreditation Committee Chartered Engineer Member I.Mech.E, APM, A.Cost.E (Council member/director) The Association of Cost Engineers 3

4 Agenda How do you recognise professional competence? Background to Tiered Accreditation Underpinning to ACostE Tiered Accreditation The Professional levels Enrolled, Registered and Incorporated levels of Professional Accreditation How it works After Accreditation Update on current activities: Charter ship, Accreditation of Courses, Accreditation of skills frameworks Questions and Answers The Association of Cost Engineers 4

5 Your Accreditation route to Professional Status via ACostE Indicative Experience A Cost E Professional Level New tiered Accreditation Routes (Note 1) Qualification and Entry requirement for Level 1 to 2 yrs Entry Demonstration of Professionally relevant education and experience at the support level (eg: Project Controls NVQ 2 or relevant BTEC /A levels or equivalent 2 to 4 yrs Enrolled PC QCF/NVQ3 or valid GCSE A Levels (or equivalent). + 5 level 5 NUA s + Experience Statement ) + Enr Questionnaire 4 to 6 yrs Registered QCF 4 or valid Foundation Degree (or equivalent) or valid HNC/HND (or equivalent) + Experience Statement +Reg Questionnaire 6 to 8 yrs Incorporated PC QCF 5/NVQ4 + Extended CV + Professional Interview or valid Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) + 5 Level 5 NUA s Enhanced Experience statement + Professional Interview+ Inc Questionnaire 8 plus yrs Certified Professional Chartered PC QCF 5/NVQ4 + Extended CV + Professional Interview or valid Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) + 5 Level 5 NUA s + 5 Level 6 Differentiator NUA s + Practice Paper + Enhanced Experience statement + Professional Interview+ CP Questionnaire Process and requirements to be determined in Tiered accreditation Phase 2 Mature route & Bridging requirements to next level 10 NUA s + Experience Statement. + Enr Questionnaire 5 NUA s + Experience Statement + Reg Questionnaire 5 Level 5 NUA s + Extended cv + Enhanced Experience statement + Professional Interview+ Inc Questionnaire 5 Level 6 Differentiator NUA s + + Enhanced Experience statement +Professional Interview+ CP Questionnaire To be determined under Phase 2 of Tiered accreditation Certification Route (ICEC) (Note 2) Certified Cost Engineer: Existing Routes Engineering Council Registration (Note 3) Engineering Technician (EngTech) Incorporated Engineer (IEng) Chartered Engineer (CEng) The Association of Cost Engineers 5

6 Benefits of Accreditation Benefits to the Business Assurance of capabilities Continuous Improvement Evidence of Investment in Staff Development Resource Planning, Recruitment and Retention of Staff Aid to winning business Aid to delivering business more efficiently Greater staff commitment to business/team delivery Benefits to the Individual Self-esteem Career Development The Association of Cost Engineers 6

7 Agenda How do you recognise professional competence? Background to Tiered Accreditation Underpinning to ACostE Tiered Accreditation The Professional levels Enrolled, Registered and Incorporated levels of Professional Accreditation How it works After Accreditation Update on current activities: Charter ship, Accreditation of Courses, Accreditation of skills frameworks Questions and Answers The Association of Cost Engineers 7

8 World Class Cost Engineering Estimating and Planning (CEE&P) World class Manufacture or Project Delivery Cannot exist without World class CEE&P The Association of Cost Engineers 8

9 Employer How good are your Cost Engineers Estimators Planning Engineers Project Controllers or Commercial support staff How do you prove it The Association of Cost Engineers 9

10 Employee How good are you as a Cost Engineer Estimator Planning Engineer Project Controller or Commercial support staff How do you prove it The Association of Cost Engineers 10

11 Client How good are your Suppliers Cost Engineers Estimators Planning Engineers Project Controllers or Commercial support staff How do you prove it The Association of Cost Engineers 11

12 Employer How good is your Skills and Development framework for Cost Engineers Estimators Planning Engineers Project Controllers or Commercial support staff How do you prove it The Association of Cost Engineers 12

13 Colleges and Course provider How good is your Course, for Cost Engineers Estimators Planning Engineers Project Controllers or Commercial support staff How do you prove it meets occupational standards The Association of Cost Engineers 13

14 How do you prove Competence?? Skills benchmarked against National Occupational Standards is a good start (using NUA National Units of assessment)!! Candidates do the job Gain the accreditation Gain Tiered Professional status The Association of Cost Engineers 14

15 How do you prove Competence?? Tiered Registrant: Does Day Job Collects evidence Demonstrates Can Do against National Standards Demonstrates relevant prior or current learning Gains units Completes NUA equivalents for Tier Can Change Employer Undertakes professional review Demonstrates Commitment: - To self development. - To the Profession. Gains Professional status The Association of Cost Engineers 15

16 Your Accreditation route to Professional Status via ACostE Indicative Experience New tiered Accreditation Routes (Note 1) A Cost E Qualification and Entry requirement for Level Professional Level 1 to 2 yrs Entry Demonstration of Professionally relevant education and experience at the support level (eg: Project Controls NVQ 2 or relevant BTEC /A levels or equivalent 2 to 4 yrs Enrolled PC QCF/NVQ3 or valid GCSE A Levels (or equivalent). + 5 level 5 NUA s + Experience Statement ) + Enr Questionnaire 4 to 6 yrs Registered QCF 4 or valid Foundation Degree (or equivalent) or valid HNC/HND (or equivalent) + Experience Statement +Reg Questionnaire 6 to 8 yrs Incorporated PC QCF 5/NVQ4 + Extended CV + Professional Interview or valid Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) + 5 Level 5 NUA s Enhanced Experience statement + Professional Interview+ Inc Questionnaire 8 plus yrs Certified Professional Chartered PC QCF 5/NVQ4 + Extended CV + Professional Interview or valid Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) + 5 Level 5 NUA s + 5 Level 6 Differentiator NUA s + Practice Paper + Enhanced Experience statement + Professional Interview+ CP Questionnaire Process and requirements to be determined in Tiered accreditation Phase 2 Mature route & Bridging requirements to next level 10 NUA s + Experience Statement. + Enr Questionnaire 5 NUA s + Experience Statement + Reg Questionnaire 5 Level 5 NUA s + Extended cv + Enhanced Experience statement + Professional Interview+ Inc Questionnaire 5 Level 6 Differentiator NUA s + + Enhanced Experience statement +Professional Interview+ CP Questionnaire To be determined under Phase 2 of Tiered accreditation The Association of Cost Engineers Certification Route (ICEC) (Note 2) Certified Cost Engineer: Existing Routes Engineering Council Registration (Note 3) Engineering Technician (EngTech) Incorporated Engineer (IEng) Chartered Engineer (CEng) 16

17 Professional levels in the tiered framework UK CEE&P Occupational Level 5 standards Occupational Standard Level 5 units Benchmarked to Eng Tech Spec Hybrid EngTech and I Eng spec Benchmarked to IEng Spec Differential units Engineering Council Registers Eng Tech Incorporated Engineer IEng Enrolled = 10 Registered units = 15 units Incorporated = 20 units Certified= Differentiator Units ACostE Tiered Accreditation levels Benchmarked C Eng Spec Chartered Engineer CEng The Association of Cost Engineers 17 17

18 How Tiered accreditation works - process Candidate registration Candidate requests upgrade to new Tier/level Board decision on level Benchmark candidate and sponsor and authenticate Issue level Pack and likely fee to candidate and assign Assessor Sandbach advised all documents are on E- qual Sponsor To possible appeal procedure Candidate completes level Pack Issue new level package to Candidate Candidate updates Assessor liaison Agree revised level and fee with Candidate no Achieved level? yes Assessor advise Board to review Accred Board view on E-qual Board Decide on award no yes Interview required yes no Assessor liaison yes More work required no Prof Interview Successfu l yes Sponsor To possible appeal procedure Candidate works with assessor to close gaps no Board send note to candidate advising additional experience requirements Certificate Plan and CPD pack issued The Association of Cost Engineers 18

19 Demonstrable Competency Tiered Accreditation Entry and Progression Tiered Development based on Level 5 National Units of Assessment (NUAs) in Project Control, Estimating, Planning, Cost Engineering or Commercial Support Certified Level Chartered Level Incorporated Level TBA Registered Level Enrolled Level Entry Level Direct Entry Route Evidence of Relevant Employment 10 NUAs 15 NUAs 20 NUAs + Interview 25 NUAs + Interview Direct Entry based on Level 5 National Units of Assessment (NUAs) in Cost Engineering, Estimating, Planning, Project Control or Commercial Support (CEE&P) or qualifying exemptions identified through the Qualification Credit Framework (QCF) - including relevant academic and/or vocational qualifications Experience Statements, Level Questionnaires Organisation Chart s required for all levels The Association of Cost Engineers

20 Agenda How do you recognise professional competence? Background to Tiered Accreditation Underpinning to ACostE Tiered Accreditation The Professional levels Enrolled, Registered and Incorporated levels of Professional Accreditation How it works After Accreditation Update on current activities: Charter ship, Accreditation of Courses, Accreditation of skills frameworks Questions and Answers The Association of Cost Engineers 20

21 Background to Tiered Accreditation The EMC (Engineering Manufacturing Committee) had an outline proposal accepted by Council for Tiered accreditation in 2009 BCECA (British Chemical Engineering Contractors Association) wanted a professional framework that: Captured CEE&P practitioners at start of career Provided progressive accreditation through to Chartered status Both communities wanted the same thing The Association of Cost Engineers 21

22 Background to Tiered Accreditation The fact is that CEE&P skills crosses over a number of established professional frameworks The Association of Cost Engineers 22

23 Background to Tiered Accreditation 2009 ACostE considered the best approach was to use the National occupational standards as a benchmark!! Reviewed the national standards and concluded with minor mods plus a few additional standards we could meet requirements of EMC and BCECA The issue was that UK Government was introducing revised standards under QCF We could not proceed until the new standards were in place This was planned to be mid to late 2010 In reality the Level 5 standards were available mid 2011 The Association of Cost Engineers 23

24 Background to Tiered Accreditation 2009/10 EMC, BCECA and ProVoc worked with ECITB to deliver the new standards Mid 2010 the Accreditation committee was formed to deliver tiered accreditation made up primarily of: BCECA, EMC and Engineering Committee members who had worked on developing the standards Nov 2011 we have : an end to end process with all the associated infrastructure to deliver accreditation of the practitioner through to Certified Professional status Under phase 2 : We are working on Course and Skill framework accreditation We will also address accreditation through to Chartered status The Association of Cost Engineers 24

25 Agenda How do you recognise professional competence? Background to Tiered Accreditation Underpinning to ACostE Tiered Accreditation The Professional levels Enrolled, Registered and Incorporated levels of Professional Accreditation How it works After Accreditation Update on current activities: Charter ship, Accreditation of Courses, Accreditation of skills frameworks Questions and Answers The Association of Cost Engineers 25

26 Benchmarking Tiered Accreditation Accreditation is about demonstrating a practitioner can do CEE&P professionally!! The primary standards that we are interested in are the top CEE&P standards at Level 5, some of these were levelled at Level 6 we have called these differentiators The registrant will demonstrate they can achieve 20 level 5 standards (or equivalent ) by the time they reach Incorporated status. To achieve Certified professional status there will be a further 5 level 6 units (differentiators) The whole process is based on completing questionnaires based on these standards and assessed by qualified assessors Prior valid qualifications allows the by-pass of standards The Association of Cost Engineers 26

27 Benchmarking Tiered Accreditation The industry wanted the benchmarking against I Eng and C Eng We have crossed referenced the Eng Council standards to our CEE&P standards such that our Enrolled status aligns to Eng Tech requirements. Incorporated status aligns to UK Spec I Eng requirements and Certified Professional status aligns to C Eng requirements Again this is established using a questionnaire approach, adapting the Engineering requirements to CEE&P requirements The Association of Cost Engineers 27

28 Benchmarking Tiered Accreditation We now have a process that certifies your professional can do ability against both The CEE&P National standards The Engineering council standards converted to CEE&P deliverables That is suitable for both practitioners from an Engineering or Non engineering background And leads progressively or directly to the status of Enrolled, Registered, Incorporated or Certified Professional The Association of Cost Engineers 28

29 Agenda How do you recognise professional competence? Background to Tiered Accreditation Underpinning to ACostE Tiered Accreditation The Professional levels Enrolled, Registered and Incorporated levels of Professional Accreditation How it works After Accreditation Update on current activities: Charter ship, Accreditation of Courses, Accreditation of skills frameworks Questions and Answers The Association of Cost Engineers 29

30 Professional levels in the tiered framework These are: Enrolled PC QCF/NVQ3 or valid GCSE A Levels (or equivalent). + 5 level 5 NUA s + Experience Statement ) + Enr Questionnaire Registered QCF 4 or valid Foundation Degree (or equivalent) or valid HNC/HND (or equivalent) + Experience Statement +Reg Questionnaire Incorporated PC QCF 5/NVQ4 + Extended CV + Professional Interview or valid Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) + 5 Level 5 NUA s Enhanced Experience statement + Professional Interview+ Inc Questionnaire Certified Professional See Bridging requirements ( A masters would still need to complete the bridging requirements to demonstrate an understanding of the A Cost E discipline skills) + CP Questionnaire Chartered To be determined under Phase 2 The Association of Cost Engineers 30

31 Professional levels in the tiered framework These are: Enrolled PC QCF/NVQ3 or valid GCSE A Levels (or equivalent). + 5 level 5 NUA s + Experience Statement ) + Enr Questionnaire Registered QCF 4 or valid Foundation Degree (or equivalent) or valid HNC/HND (or equivalent) + Experience Statement +Reg Questionnaire Incorporated PC QCF 5/NVQ4 + Extended CV + Professional Interview or valid Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) + 5 Level 5 NUA s Enhanced Experience statement + Professional Interview+ Inc Questionnaire Certified Professional See Bridging requirements ( A masters would still need to complete the bridging requirements to demonstrate an understanding of the A Cost E discipline skills) + CP Questionnaire Chartered To be determined under Phase 2 The Association of Cost Engineers 31

32 Professional levels in the tiered framework UK CEE&P Occupational Level 5 standards Occupational Standard Level 5 units Benchmarked to Eng Tech Spec Hybrid EngTech and I Eng spec Benchmarked to IEng Spec Differential units Engineering Council Registers Eng Tech Incorporated Engineer IEng Enrolled = 10 Registered units = 15 units Incorporated = 20 units Certified= Differentiator Units ACostE Tiered Accreditation levels Benchmarked C Eng Spec Chartered Engineer CEng The Association of Cost Engineers 32 32

33 Professional levels in the tiered framework There are also the existing Awards in the framework: Enrolled Eng Tech is available via the Engineering committee through to the Engineering council for engineering practitioners with suitable engineering qualifications Registered No Equivalent Incorporated I Eng is available via the Engineering committee through to the Engineering council for engineering practitioners with suitable engineering qualifications Certified Professional CCE ( Certified cost Engineer) is available via the Certification committee Chartered CEng is available via the Engineering committee through to the Engineering council for engineering practitioners with suitable engineering qualifications The Association of Cost Engineers 33

34 Professional levels in the tiered framework There are also the existing Awards in the framework: Enrolled Eng Tech is available via the Engineering committee through to the Engineering council for engineering practitioners with suitable engineering qualifications Registered No Equivalent Incorporated I Eng is available via the Engineering committee through to the Engineering council for engineering practitioners with suitable engineering qualifications Certified Professional CCE ( Certified cost Engineer) is available via the Certification committee Chartered CEng is available via the Engineering committee through to the Engineering council for engineering practitioners with suitable engineering qualifications The Association of Cost Engineers 34

35 Professional levels in the tiered framework This leads to the following titles: Because the various sectors recognise different titles for similar skills : Enrolled becomes ECostE( Est), ECostE( Cst), ECostE( Pln),ECostE( ProjC) and ECostE(CommS) Registered becomes RCostE( Est), RCostE( Cst), RCostE( Pln), RCostE(ProjC) and RCostE(CommS) Incorporated becomes ICostE( Est), ICostE( Cst), ICostE( Pln) and ICostE(ProjC) and ICostE(CommS) Certified Professional becomes CPCostE( Est), CPCostE( Cst), CPCostE( Pln) and CPCostE(ProjC) and CPCostE(CommS) Chartered To be determined under Phase 2 The Association of Cost Engineers 35

36 Professional levels in the tiered framework This leads to the following titles: Because the various sectors recognise different titles for similar skills : Enrolled becomes ECostE( Est), ECostE( Cot), ECostE( Pln) and ECostE( ProjC) Registered becomes RCostE( Est), RCostE( Cst), RCostE( Pln) and RCostE(ProjC) Incorporated becomes ICostE( Est), ICostE( Cst), ICostE( Pln) and ICostE(ProjC) Certified Professional becomes CPCostE( Est), CPCostE( Cst), CPCostE( Pln) and CPCostE(ProjC) Chartered To be determined under Phase 2 The Association of Cost Engineers 36

37 Agenda How do you recognise professional competence? Background to Tiered Accreditation Underpinning to ACostE Tiered Accreditation The Professional levels Enrolled, Registered and Incorporated levels of Professional Accreditation How it works After Accreditation Update on current activities: Charter ship, Accreditation of Courses, Accreditation of skills frameworks Questions and Answers The Association of Cost Engineers 37

38 Demonstrable Competency Tiered Accreditation Entry and Progression Tiered Development based on Level 5 National Units of Assessment (NUAs) in Project Control, Estimating, Planning, Cost Engineering or Commercial Support Certified Level Chartered Level Incorporated Level TBA Registered Level Enrolled Level Entry Level Direct Entry Route Evidence of Relevant Employment 10 NUAs 15 NUAs 20 NUAs + Interview 25 NUAs + Interview Direct Entry based on Level 5 National Units of Assessment (NUAs) in Cost Engineering, Estimating, Planning, Project Control or Commercial Support (CEE&P) or qualifying exemptions identified through the Qualification Credit Framework (QCF) - including relevant academic and/or vocational qualifications Experience Statements, Level Questionnaires Organisation Chart s required for all levels The Association of Cost Engineers

39 Entry into the tiered framework You will need to complete the application forms on the Accreditation website, and send them to with hard copies to the Sandbach Office Direct entry at a level will be dictated by your prior qualifications validity plus your experience Valid Qualifications will be in the following disciplines: engineering, construction, numerate, technical, scientific or commercial/business Non -valid Qualifications (ie not one of the above) Will be accommodated by the candidate dropping a level below the valid candidate to ensure they cover more CEE&P Assessment units, to close the gap The Association of Cost Engineers 39

40 How Tiered accreditation works - process Candidate registration Board decision on level Issue level Pack and likely fee to candidate and assign Assessor Candidate completes level Pack Candidate updates Assessor liaison Candidate requests upgrade to new Tier/level Benchmark candidate and sponsor and authenticate Sandbach advised all documents are on E-qual Sponsor To possible appeal procedure Issue new level package to Candidate Agree revised level and fee with Candidate no Achieved level? yes Assessor advise Board to review Accred Board view on E-qual Board Decide on award no yes Interview required yes no Assessor liaison yes More work required no Prof Interview Successfu l yes Sponsor To possible appeal procedure Candidate works with assessor to close gaps no Board send note to candidate advising additional experience requirements Certificate Plan and CPD pack issued The Association of Cost Engineers 40

41 How Tiered accreditation works - Framework Experience and current role 2-4 years Assistant 2-4 years Practitioner over 8 years 4-6 years 6-8 years Practitione Practitioner Practitioner r 2-4 years lead Practitione 4-6 years lead r Practitioner 6-8 years lead Practitioner Education QCF Level 3 N/A Consider for Enrolled Consider for Enrolled QCF Level NUA N/A Consider for Enrolled CV Consider for Registered with Enhanced Consider for Registered with additional NUA Consider for Registered with Enhanced CV Consider for Registered with additional NUA Consider for Incorporated with additional NUA Consider for Registered with additional NUA Consider for Registered with Enhanced CV Guidance: Match the education with the experience and Current role Consider for Registered with additional NUA Consider for Registered with Enhanced CV Consider for Registered with experience statement Consider for Registered with Enhanced CV QCF Level 5 N/A N/A Valid Masters Consider for Registered Consider for Registered Consider for Registered Consider for Enrolled Consider for Registered Consider for Incorporated with Enhanced CV Consider for Incorporated with Enhanced CV Consider for Incorporated with additional NUA Consider for Consider for Incorporated with additional NUA Consider for Incorporated with additional NUA Consider for Incorporated with Enhanced CV Consider for Incorporated with additional NUA Consider for Incorporated with Enhanced CV Consider for Certified with additional Differentiator NUA Consider for Certified with additional Differentiator NUA Consider for Certified with additional Differentiator NUA Consider for Incorporated with additional Consider for Incorporated with Consider for Incorporated with additional Valid Bachelors Registered Consider for Enrolled NUA additional NUA Consider for Registered Consider for Incorporated with additional NUA NUA Valid HNC/HND/ Consider for Consider for Incorporated with Consider for Incorporated with additional Foundation degree Registered Consider for Enrolled Consider for Registered additional NUA Consider for Registered Consider for Registered NUA A levels plus experience N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A GCSEs or equivalent plus experience N/A The Association of Cost Engineers 41 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

42 How Tiered accreditation works Submission pack for Enrolled Option Requirement Submission E2 QCF 3 or equivalent Portfolio Experience Statement Org and Star chart Current CV Enrolled Level Questionnaire No E3 Masters not relevant? E4 Valid Bachelors Degree certificate Qualification Review Experience Statement Org and Star chart Current CV Enrolled Level Questionnaire The Association of Cost Engineers 42

43 How Tiered accreditation works Submission pack for Incorporated Option Requirements Submissions Inc 1 Registered (Tiered Route) 5 NUA Inc2 QCF 5 or equivalent Portfolio Enhanced Experience Statement Updated Org and Star chart Current CV Incorporated Level Questionnaire Enhanced Experience Statement Org and Star chart Enhanced CV Incorporated Level Questionnaire The Association of Cost Engineers 43

44 How Tiered accreditation works Submission pack for Incorporated Option Requirements Submissions Inc 1 Registered (Tiered Route) 5 NUA Inc2 QCF 5 or equivalent Portfolio Enhanced Experience Statement Updated Org and Star chart Current CV Incorporated Level Questionnaire Enhanced Experience Statement Org and Star chart Enhanced CV Incorporated Level Questionnaire The Association of Cost Engineers 44

45 How Tiered accreditation works The Qualification review Higher Qualifications Qualification Title and Level Where taken From To Qualification Modules titles Briefly describe applicability wrt your day to day work /if not applicable say so Sponsor No and Initial verification Assessor Comment Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 The Association of Cost Engineers 45

46 How Tiered accreditation works The Experience statement at Enrolled and Registered level Question 2 List each role you have had the time in the role and key learning Answer 2: Company Role Start/ Finish Month/ Year Key Learning Question 3 What is your current role and what do you feel are the main professional tasks you undertake in that role? Answer 3:... Question 4 How does Health and safety impact on your role? Answer 4:... The Association of Cost Engineers 46

47 How Tiered accreditation works The Unit of assessment Competency Requirement 1 Apply Risk/Opportunity Management and Identification techniques to work scope evaluation and delivery. Assessment Criteria - Candidate must be able to: 1 Identify all areas of perceived risk and review them with management and discipline specialists 2 Identify relevant risks, rank and record them. Describe, in not more than 50 words, how the evidence demonstrates can do against assessment criterion (include E/N o ) Sponsor Initials Assessor Comment Knowledge Requirement Assessment Criteria - Candidate must be able to: Describe, in not more than 50 words, how the evidence demonstrates does know against assessment criterion (include E/N o ) NB: Where requirement covered under competence requirement cross reference to that and fill in gaps in this Knowledge section Sponsor Initials Assessor Comment Scope Requirement Assessment Criteria - Candidate must be able to demonstrate competence and knowledge across a wide scope (nominally 50% in each Scope requirement): Evidence demonstrates scope through (List Ev/N o ): Describe, in not more than 50 words, how the evidence demonstrates that the scope requirement overall has been met: Sponsor Initials Assessor Comment The Association of Cost Engineers 47

48 How Tiered accreditation works The Level Questionnaire for Registered level Requirement Requirement A: Use a combination of general and specialist CEE&P knowledge and understanding to optimise existing and emerging methods, techniques and technologies A1 Maintain and extend a sound theoretical approach to enabling the introduction of and exploitation of new and advancing technologies related to the delivery of a CEE&P service. This could include ability to: Identify the limits of own personal knowledge and skills. Strive to extend own technical capability. Broaden and deepen own knowledge base through research and experimentation. Describe for each can do requirement evidence and context wrt work/project (chosen CNo: )in not more than 50 words Sponsor No and Intial candidates own work Assessor Comment Based on Eng Council Chartered Standards adapted to CEE&P skills The Association of Cost Engineers 48

49 How Tiered accreditation works Key players The Process requires: Sponsor Nominated by you verified by the assessor as suitable You will download a brief for your sponsor so he understand his role to verify the authenticity of your submission The sponsor will work with the assessor Assessor An experienced professional who has worked at a senior level Will validate all submissions and advise where there are gaps General support/ Key day to day contact The Board Senior members of ACostE (Council, Directors Committees)with extensive experience in the industry, make all the key decisions, meet monthly Will form the core of the Professional Interview panel,who will be chosen to reflect your core discipline The office For general administrative support and advice The Association of Cost Engineers 49

50 How Tiered accreditation works Infrastructure The Downloadable Documentation: Public area Your route to professional status Membership of ACostE and Professional Levels Accreditation Process flowchart Board Decision Framework Accreditation application entry form Sponsors brief Promotional flier for accreditation Candidate pricing structure The Association of Cost Engineers 50

51 How Tiered accreditation works Infrastructure The Downloadable Documentation: Registered area Tiered Accreditation Process document Tiered accreditation Issue and submission packages for various levels Qualification Review blank Experience Statement for Enrolled and Registered levels blank Experience Statement ( Enhanced) for Incorporated and certified levels blank Enhanced CV blank Accreditation Professional Practice Paper Brief Accreditation Professional Interview Brief Main candidate brief Candidate re level application Units of Assessment blanks Level Questionnaire blanks The Association of Cost Engineers 51

52 Your Accreditation route to Professional Status via ACostE Indicative Experience New tiered Accreditation Routes (Note 1) A Cost E Qualification and Entry requirement for Level Professional Level 1 to 2 yrs Entry Demonstration of Professionally relevant education and experience at the support level (eg: Project Controls NVQ 2 or relevant BTEC /A levels or equivalent 2 to 4 yrs Enrolled PC QCF/NVQ3 or valid GCSE A Levels (or equivalent). + 5 level 5 NUA s + Experience Statement ) + Enr Direct Questionnaire 4 to 6 yrs Registered QCF 4 or valid Foundation Degree (or equivalent) or valid HNC/HND (or equivalent) + Experience Statement +Reg Questionnaire 6 to 8 yrs Incorporated PC QCF 5/NVQ4 + Extended CV + Professional Interview or valid Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) + 5 Level 5 NUA s Enhanced Experience Direct statement + Professional Interview+ Inc Questionnaire 8 plus yrs Certified Professional Chartered Direct PC QCF 5/NVQ4 + Extended CV + Professional Interview or valid Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) + 5 Level 5 NUA s Via + 5 Level Bridge 6 Differentiator NUA s + Practice Paper + Enhanced Experience statement + Professional Interview+ CP Questionnaire Via Bridge Process and requirements to be determined in Tiered accreditation Phase 2 Mature route & Bridging requirements to next level 10 NUA s + Experience Statement. + Enr Questionnaire Bridge Bridge 5 NUA s + Experience Statement + Reg Questionnaire 5 Level 5 NUA s + Extended cv + Enhanced Experience statement + Professional Bridge Interview+ Inc Questionnaire 5 Level 6 Differentiator NUA s + Practice Paper + Enhanced Bridge Experience statement +Professional Interview+ CP Questionnaire Bridge To be determined under Phase 2 of Tiered accreditation The Association of Cost Engineers Certification Route (ICEC) (Note 2) Direct Certified Cost Engineer Existing Routes Engineering Council Registration (Note 3) Engineering Technician (EngTech) Direct Incorporated Engineer (IEng) Direct Direct Chartered Engineer (CEng) 52

53 Your Accreditation route to Professional Status via ACostE Indicative Experience New tiered Accreditation Routes (Note 1) A Cost E Qualification and Entry requirement for Level Professional Level 1 to 2 yrs Entry Demonstration of Professionally relevant education and experience at the support level (eg: Project Controls NVQ 2 or relevant BTEC /A levels or equivalent 2 to 4 yrs Enrolled PC QCF/NVQ3 or valid GCSE A Levels (or equivalent). + 5 level 5 NUA s + Experience Statement ) + Enr Questionnaire 4 to 6 yrs Registered QCF 4 or valid Foundation Degree (or equivalent) or valid HNC/HND (or equivalent) + Experience Statement +Reg Questionnaire 6 to 8 yrs Incorporated PC QCF 5/NVQ4 + Extended CV + Professional Interview or valid Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) + 5 Level 5 NUA s Enhanced Experience statement + Professional Interview+ Inc Questionnaire 8 plus yrs Certified Professional Chartered See Bridging requirements ( A masters would still need to complete the bridging requirements to demonstrate an understanding of the A Cost E discipline skills) + CP Questionnaire Process and requirements to be determined in Tiered accreditation Phase 2 Mature route & Bridging requirements to next level 10 NUA s + Experience Statement. + Enr Questionnaire 5 NUA s + Experience Statement + Reg Questionnaire 5 Level 5 NUA s + Extended cv + Enhanced Experience statement + Professional Interview+ Inc Questionnaire 5 Level 6 Differentiator NUA s + Practice Paper + Enhanced Experience statement +Professional Interview+ CP Questionnaire To be determined under Phase 2 of Tiered accreditation The Association of Cost Engineers Certification Route (ICEC) (Note 2) Certified Cost Engineer: Bachelors +Extended Practice paper(cce) + CP Questionnaire Existing Routes Engineering Council Registration (Note 3) Engineering Technician (EngTech) Incorporated Engineer (IEng) Chartered Engineer (CEng) 53

54 Your Accreditation route to Professional Status via ACostE Indicative Experience A Cost E Professional Level New tiered Accreditation Routes (Note 1) Qualification and Entry requirement for Level 1 to 2 yrs Entry Demonstration of Professionally relevant education and experience at the support level (eg: Project Controls NVQ 2 or relevant BTEC /A levels or equivalent 2 to 4 yrs Enrolled PC QCF/NVQ3 or valid GCSE A Levels (or equivalent). + 5 level 5 NUA s + Experience Statement ) + Enr Questionnaire 4 to 6 yrs Registered QCF 4 or valid Foundation Degree (or equivalent) or valid HNC/HND (or equivalent) + Experience Statement +Reg Questionnaire 6 to 8 yrs Incorporated PC QCF 5/NVQ4 + Extended CV + Professional Interview or valid Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) + 5 Level 5 NUA s Enhanced Experience statement + Professional Interview+ Inc Questionnaire 8 plus yrs Certified Professional Chartered PC QCF 5/NVQ4 + Extended CV + Professional Interview or valid Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) + 5 Level 5 NUA s + 5 Level 6 Differentiator NUA s + Practice Paper + Enhanced Experience statement + Professional Interview+ CP Questionnaire Process and requirements to be determined in Tiered accreditation Phase 2 Mature route & Bridging requirements to next level 10 NUA s + Experience Statement. + Enr Questionnaire 5 NUA s + Experience Statement + Reg Questionnaire 5 Level 5 NUA s + Extended cv + Enhanced Experience statement + Professional Interview+ Inc Questionnaire 5 Level 6 Differentiator NUA s + + Enhanced Experience statement +Professional Interview+ CP Questionnaire To be determined under Phase 2 of Tiered accreditation The Association of Cost Engineers Certification Route (ICEC) (Note 2) Certified Cost Engineer: Existing Routes Engineering Council Registration (Note 3) Engineering Technician (EngTech) Incorporated Engineer (IEng) Chartered Engineer (CEng) 54

55 Agenda How do you recognise professional competence? Background to Tiered Accreditation Underpinning to ACostE Tiered Accreditation The Professional levels Enrolled, Registered and Incorporated levels of Professional Accreditation How it works After Accreditation Update on current activities: Enrolled, Registered and Incorporated levels of Professional Accreditation Questions and Answers The Association of Cost Engineers 55

56 After Accreditation - maintaining status You are required to demonstrate CPD: Continuous professional development (CPD) You will use a pre formatted spreadsheet to maintain a diary There will be set of rules as to how you score your experience The measures are for activities that are changes from the routine day job, that Extend your : Professional educational knowledge and skills Professional breadth Professional standing This will be submitted annually for review by the assessor/board The Association of Cost Engineers 56

57 After Accreditation - maintaining status You are required to demonstrate CPD: Validation of status As long as you submit annual CPD returns of the required score your status is maintained Failure to submit a CPD diary in 2 consecutive years will lead to suspension: Your status will have suspended added to the Register on the webpage This can be recovered in the third year by submitting two years together, along with an admin fee Beyond 2 years you will be asked to submit a report on the development activities you have undertaken since award of your status, for review by the Board along with a reinstatement fee The Association of Cost Engineers 57

58 After Accreditation - maintaining status You are required to demonstrate CPD: Existing CEng and IEng holders You will be absorbed into the CPD programme administered by the Accreditation Board The rules are as for the new Tiered accreditation Programme Existing CCE holders You will be absorbed into the CPD programme administered by the Accreditation Board The rules are as for the existing arrangement with revalidation every 5 years as per ICEC This is being renegotiated with ICEC to move to an integrated annual CPD approach The Association of Cost Engineers 58

59 Agenda How do you recognise professional competence? Background to Tiered Accreditation Underpinning to ACostE Tiered Accreditation The Professional levels Enrolled, Registered and Incorporated levels of Professional Accreditation How it works After Accreditation Update on current activities: Charter ship, Accreditation of Courses, Accreditation of skills frameworks Questions and Answers The Association of Cost Engineers 59

60 Continuing Steps Under Phase 2 the ACostE Accreditation Committee are continuing to develop the tiered approach to accreditation in a number of ways: Accreditation of Courses to enable: Validation of other qualifications or awards (credits or exemptions) Endorsement of the validity of the course Accreditation of Company skills and development frameworks to: Simplify Validation of individuals experience Reduce the cost of accreditation to the individual and company Development of options to progress from Certified Professional to Chartered CostE status The Association of Cost Engineers 60

61 International Professional Body Links UK Professional Body Links A Cost E Assoc of Cost Engineers Professional Body EMC Accreditation Committee Engineer Committee Assessors ECITB Engineering Construction Industry Training Board Standards QCA- (Accredits) OFQUAL (Regulates) etc Registrants Employers Course providers (end users) The Association of Cost Engineers 61

62 Demonstrable Competency In Summary: Key Features Certified Cost Engineer (CCE) Tiered and flexible approach to accreditation Ability to enter the scheme at any level Can accommodate accreditation from other organisations (e.g. SCEA, ISPA, IMS, Academia) Multiple pathways to reach different levels of accreditation: experiential and/or academic routes Support network in the Country: NVQ to University level support Considered as a personal development programme Access to ACostE events for knowledge sharing in the UK ACostE commitment to long term partnership with Industry Trainee Cost Engineer (Level 1) Trainee Cost Engineer (Level 2) Enrolled Cost Engineer Registered Cost Engineer (RCE) The Association of Cost Engineers 62

63 Demonstrable Competency Thank you for listening Certified Cost Engineer (CCE) Registered Cost Engineer (RCE) Enrolled Cost Engineer Trainee Cost Engineer (Level 2) Trainee Cost Engineer (Level 1) For further developments or information contact Providing Parity with other professionals.. Like Engineers, Accountants etc Tel: or watch for updates on The Association of Cost Engineers 63

64 Agenda How do you recognise professional competence? Background to Tiered Accreditation Underpinning to ACostE Tiered Accreditation The Professional levels Enrolled, Registered and Incorporated levels of Professional Accreditation How it works After Accreditation Update on current activities: Enrolled, Registered and Incorporated levels of Professional Accreditation Questions and Answers The Association of Cost Engineers 64

65 Back-up Material ACostE general Benefits of Accreditation List of Level 5 NUA The Association of Cost Engineers 65

66 ACostE: Founded in 1961 The Association is :- A Professional Affiliate of the Engineering Council EC (UK), A founding member of the International Cost Engineering Council (ICEC). The Association of Cost Engineers 66

67 What is Cost Engineering? Cost Engineering is a generic term relating to the application of scientific principles and techniques to those business disciplines associated with the planning, management and forecasting of cost and cost drivers. Cost Engineering requires the combination of engineering practice, judgement and experience in order to predict the potential cost of an appropriately described item, product, service, programme, project, operation or proposal. The Association of Cost Engineers 67

68 Multi-sector experience for Good Practice in Cost Engineering Engineering Manufacturing Oil & Gas Construction Petrochemical The Association of Cost Engineers 68

69 Benefits of Accreditation Benefits to the Business Quality Assurance Continuous Improvement Evidence of Investment in Staff Development Resource Planning, Recruitment and Retention of Staff Aid to winning business Aid to delivering business more efficiently Greater staff commitment to business/team delivery Benefits to the Individual Self-esteem Career Development The Association of Cost Engineers 69

70 Benefits of Accreditation to the Business External accreditation Provides a level of Quality Assurance Provides a quality assurance measure on staff competence, and promotes professionalism Provides assurance that the employee has satisfied a rigorous assessment of their competence in the activities in which they are engaged Provides a means of satisfying requirements of the Quality Management Systems standards such as ISO 9001:2008 By promoting and supporting accreditation of professional staff, businesses are improving their technical credibility with customers By imposing requirements on suppliers,- Creates a level of confidence in the calibre of a supplier s staff The Association of Cost Engineers 70

71 Benefits of Accreditation to the Business Continuous Improvement Stimulates the sharing of knowledge and best practice Brings an external perspective on the skills required across other sectors and industries Investment in ongoing Staff Development Defines the standards expected of our staff now and in the future Provides recognition of a person's ability to perform to an agreed standard Demonstrates you value your staff and will improve moral The Association of Cost Engineers 71

72 Benefits of Accreditation to the Business Resource Planning, Recruitment and Retention of Staff Provides visibility of the depth and distribution of skills across the business aids capacity and workload planning Improves retention in the short term (first in the market) Provides an independent measure of competency as an aid to recruitment (i.e. it provides an objective means of down-selecting prospective candidates for interview) Is an aid to recruitment as it signals that the business values the development of its staff Indicates where staff have transferable skills to support other roles The Association of Cost Engineers 72

73 Benefits of Accreditation to the Individual Self and Professions Esteem Raises the profile of Estimators, Cost Engineers, Planners and Project Control Professionals across their businesses provides parity with other professions such as Finance, Project Management and Engineering Career Development Provides recognition of a person's ability to perform to an agreed externally recognised standard Encourages personal development and widens the choice of career pathways open to an individual The Association of Cost Engineers 73

74 Level 5 NUA 40 Standards in Project Control, Estimating, Planning and Cost Engineering, covering: 1. PC1D Oversee the application of information technology (IT) to Estimating, Planning & Cost Engineering 2. PC3D Identify, analyse and evaluate risks, opportunities and uncertainties, and evaluate options for their control 3. PC5 Monitor and evaluate the implementation of risk, opportunity and uncertainty control measures 4. PC6 Assure and control the quality of Estimating, Planning & Cost Engineering activities 5. PC9 Acquire and handle information needed for Estimating, Planning & Cost Engineering 6. PC10 Provide advice and support to maintain progress 7. PC11 Manage the team agree objectives with teams and individuals 8. PC12 Manage the team allocate work 9. PC13 Manage the continuing development of your personal and professional skills 10. PC15D Develop the skills of your professional team members 11. PC16D Develop and maintain effective working relationships 12. PC18 Observe and apply professional ethics and values 13. PC19D Plan and implement the continuous improvement of your Estimating, Planning & Cost Engineering operations 14. PC20D Determine the requirements for Estimating, Planning & Cost Engineering 15. PC21 Estimate the cost of resources 16. PC22 Develop the project schedule including requirement definition 17. PC23 Establish project procurement requirements 18. PC27D Establish Estimating, Planning & Cost Engineering procedures, methods and systems 19. PC29 Develop commercial control procedures 20. PC30D Develop the breakdown coding structures Note: Not all standards are applicable to each role The Association of Cost Engineers 74

75 Level 5 NOS 40 Standards in Project Control, Estimating, Planning and Cost Engineering, covering: 21. PC31 Establish budgets for control purposes 22. PC32 Establish schedules for control purposes 23. PC35 Monitor, control and report on exposure commitment and expenditure 24. PC37 Monitor, control and report on progress 25. PC39 Select potential suppliers and obtain estimates, bids or tenders 26. PC40D Evaluate bids or tenders and make recommendations on potential suppliers 27. PC41 Prepare the commercial aspects of bid or tender offers 28. PC42 Conclude contractual arrangement for the supply of sub-contracts, goods, materials and services 29. PC43 Forecast the cost of resources used 30. PC44 Forecast and review schedule achievement 31. PC47 Evaluate the information and prepare claim submissions 32. PC48D Provide commercial, estimating, planning or cost engineering support to the agreement of claims 33. PC49 Identify and quantify emerging changes 34. PC50 Ensure the completion of Estimating, Planning & Cost Engineering tasks 35. PC51 Evaluate Estimating, Planning & Cost Engineering performance, information and data 36. PC52 D Analyse and interpret statistical data 37. PC54 Develop and calibrate learning curve models for recurring tasks 38. PC56D Identify and promote cost or time savings during the concept and definition phases 39. PC58D Optimise the production or construction method 40. PC60 Apply financial controls and techniques Note: Not all standards are applicable to each role The Association of Cost Engineers 75