Uk Spec Reference To Bem Outcome Based Pae

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UK-Spec explains the requirements that people must meet to become registered as a professional.
UK-Spec is recognized globally since its introduction in 2003. The document also explains the steps necessary to achieve professional registration, the requirement to maintain and enhance competence once registered, and the obligations to act with integrity and in the public interest that are placed on registrants through their membership of a licensed professional engineering institution.
What is Engineering competence?Competence is defined as a professional’s ability to carry out engineering tasks successfully and safely within their field of practice. This includes having the individual skills, knowledge and understanding, personal behaviour and approach, to be able to work collaboratively with others to achieve the intended outcomes. Competence includes the ability to make professional judgments and an awareness of the limits of one’s own ability and knowledge in order to seek assistance when required.
Five broad areas of competence to be demonstrated as below: -A – Knowledge and understanding - Engineers shall use a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge and understanding to optimise the application of advanced and complex systemsThe applicant shall demonstrate that they: 1. Have maintained and extended a sound theoretical approach to enable them to develop their particular role 2. Are developing technological solutions to unusual or challenging problems, using their knowledge and understanding and/or dealing with complex technical issues or situations with significant levels of risk.
B – Design, development and solving engineering problems - Engineers shall apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to the analysis and solution of engineering problemsThe applicant shall demonstrate that they: 1. Take an active role in the identification and definition of project requirements, problems and opportunities 2. Can identify the appropriate investigations and research needed to undertake the design, development and analysis required to complete an engineering task and conduct these activities effectively 3. Can implement engineering tasks and evaluate the effectiveness of engineering solutions.
C – Responsibility, management and leadership - Engineers shall demonstrate technical and commercial leadershipThe applicant shall demonstrate that they: 1. Plan the work and resources needed to enable effective implementation of a significant engineering task or project 2. Manage (organise, direct and control), programme or schedule, budget and resource elements of a significant engineering task or project 3. Lead teams or technical specialisms and assist others to meet changing technical and managerial needs 4. Bring about continuous quality improvement and promote best practice.
D – Communication and interpersonal skills - Engineers shall demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skillsThe applicant shall demonstrate that they: 1. Communicate effectively with others, at all levels, in English 2. Clearly present and discuss proposals, justifications and conclusions 3. Demonstrate personal and social skills and awareness of diversity and inclusion issues.
E – Professional commitment - Engineers shall demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards, recognising obligations to society, the profession and the environmentThe applicant shall demonstrate that they: 1. Understand and comply with relevant codes of conduct 2. Understand the safety implications of their role and manage, apply and improve safe systems of work 3. Understand the principles of sustainable development and apply them in their work 4. Carry out and record the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) necessary to maintain and enhance competence in their own area of practice 5. Understand the ethical issues that may arise in their role and carry out their responsibilities in an ethical manner.
What is professional commitment?Registered engineering professionals are required to demonstrate a personal and professional commitment to society, to the environment and to their profession. As part of demonstrating overall competence, it is mandatory to show that they have adopted a set of values and conduct that maintains and enhances the reputation of the profession. This includes: -Maintaining public and employee safetyUndertaking work in a way that protects the environment and contributes to sustainable developmentComplying with codes of conduct, codes of practice and the legal and regulatory frameworkManaging, applying and improving safe systems of workCarrying out the CPD necessary to maintain and enhance competence in relation to duties and responsibilitiesExercising responsibilities in an ethical mannerRecognising inclusivity and diversityAdopting a security-minded approachActively participating within the profession
Full version of UK-Spec can be downloaded here: -https://www.engc.org.uk/media/3417/uk-spec-fourth-edition.pdf
As BEM is moving towards outcome-based assessment for PAE, it is good to have understanding on this UK-Spec. Implementation of Outcome-Based assessment is in line with global move with international engineering community

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