With many employers recognising the benefits of recruitment direct from school, with the provision of in-service training, this course is designed to develop the technician to professional qualifications and to "roadmap" further possibilities for advancement.
There are no "glass ceilings" for new or established technicians, and advancement through the levels of professional qualifications are possible for many, including eventual CEng for some, no matter the "academic" starting point.
This course discusses the various routes for qualification, including HNC/D, NVQs (and equivalents), new Foundation Degrees, and emergence of Advanced Technical Apprenticeship opportunities. The course will explain how technician qualification presents recognition of standing in the industry, how it can open doors, and will mentor candidates through to qualification, advising on appropriate measures tailored to each individual.
The course will be one day (6 hours) in length, and will focus upon continual improvement, and development milestones. Particular help and support will be provided in preparing for, and being proficient at, Professional Review.
Course Outline:
- A clear understanding of the needs of each "client" and part of the profession for technical support
- 'Conventional' EngTech approach to Review
- Technical Report Route approach to EngTech, and to IEng
- The "MICE" without EC(UK) accreditation" qualification
- Foundation Degrees and the Advanced Technical Apprenticeship approach
- Time, Resources and Cost/Budgets management towards qualifications
- What constitutes a Successful Outcome for the Organisation and the Profession?
- Clear grasp of the various steps in a well managed and effective IPD Scheme
- Mentoring and the characteristics of a good mentor?
- Work Breakdown Structure (across each route to qualification)
- o Briefing individuals on appropriate qualification paths
o The Attributes and/or other preparation needs
o Training Plan and managing an effective schedule
o Training (CPD) Records
o Regular liaison with The Trainer
o Annual Review - identifying the Employee's readiness for Prof Review
o Minimising the preparation period to Professional Review
o Developing an effective logging system, Monitoring mile-stones
o Best Practice Advice
- o Briefing individuals on appropriate qualification paths
- Completion of Application for Professional Review - The Reports et al
- Preparation for Review
- Post-Project Appraisal
Mode of Delivery:
Group and individual exercises, and exemplars, will be used as appropriate in the course.
Intended For:
- Organisations who wish to develop their technician base, by understanding and embracing new initiatives becoming available
- Organisations who wish to understand and pursue new opportunities
- Individuals seeking TMICE and the possibilities of progressing towards, IEng MICE, and their preparation for Review
- A refresher for existing staff seeking first qualifications, and/or those needing to enhance the level of their current qualifications
