Attribute Achievement Form

 

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Attribute achievement form

 

Attribute achievement form This form must be used to record how you’ve achieved the ICE member attributes  if you are applying for a: assessment,,    member assessment   career appraisal  appraisal or for   recognition recognitio n of an existing professional professiona l qualification qualificat ion via mutual recognition recognition..  o  qualifications   o  recognition of EU professional qualifications o  registration  recognition of Engineering Council registration 

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If applying for member assessment or career appraisal for progression from IEng to CEng you only need to demonstrate the additional CEng attributes. If you are applying for MICE using your Engineering Council registration, you should demonstrate competence competence in the attributes to the same level of as your existing registration (eg. IEng or CEng). If you are applying for AMICE by career appraisal you should replace the word `engineering` with `scientific` when reading the attributes. If you are applying for MICE at EngTech level, please use the the  Technician Standards achievementt form achievemen form  instead. Demonstrating competence attributes  competence in the member attributes  To become a member of ICE you must have had responsible and relevant experience at a level such that you can demonstrate the relevant attributes.  Attributes 1 and 2 relate relate to your fields fields of work as indicated indicated in your application application form. You must demonstrate a sound understanding of core engineering principles in those fields. Your level of attainment of attributes 3 to 9 will be assessed with regard to their relative importance within your fields of work.  work.  In order to fulfil your obligation to society as a professional civil engineer and to meet the requirements in relation to health, safety and welfare legislation, you must have a sound knowledge and understanding understanding of the construction process(1), as well as the activities connected to it. You must have an appreciation of risks arising as a consequence of your actions, and be able to identify and manage those risks. If you’re role is involved in the construction process, site experience will ordinarily be required. Writing your statements When completing this form it is important that you demonstrate how you have achieved the full range of aspects in each attribute for the level of membership you are applying for. You need to show clearly show your experience and responsibility for the required grade. For example: attribute attribut e 5, Commercial Ability, you should demonstrat demonstrate e how you have met both the contractual and financial aspects of this t his attribute.

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The construction process includes the conception, design, construction, commissioning, commissioning, maintenance, decommissioning, decommission ing, removal, management and procure procurement ment of civil engineering works.

  Attribute achievement form M003

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We don’t publish examples of attribute statements, because each candidate’s experience will be different. You’re responsible responsible for de developing veloping thoughts and explaining how your experience meets the required standard within each of the relevant attributes. You should consider the following points when preparing your attribute evidence:   Write in the first person  person  –  – for example: “I worked on the on the development of a solution to the bearing failure”  failure”  For each attribute, give examples examples from your experience, experience, showing showing the responsibility responsibility   you had on a given project Be specific and relevant in the examples within each attribute, attribut e, using clear technical   language   Make sure you show how you’ve taken responsibility –  –  for example: “My decision was based on an evaluation of the bridge assessment. I took responsibility for the decision to conduct the repairs using a temporary road closure at night rather than a reduced lane speed. The primary reason for the decision was the improved safety that could be achieved by a road closure” Make your examples are specific, specific , so they describe accurately what you did and why     Focus on your personal involvement, the lessons learnt, and what you may do differently next time Include dates, the project name name and and adequate adequate details, details, to show to the assessors that   your role on this project merits the grade of membership you’re seeking seeking   Avoid generic statements within your examples such as “I worked for six months in   the rail department using relevant codes and standards”. This is non-specific and doesn’t explain anything about your personal competence  competence 

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You should aim to give multiple multiple examples  examples (typically 4-6) of your  experience to demonstrate your ability ability within  within each attribute – attribute  – i.e.  i.e. that you have achieved the attribute in different situations, assisting others and working without supervision. supervision. Remember – you Remember –  you need to show the assessors that you’ve met the competence standard expected of a civil engineer at the grade you are seeking. Competence is defined as the ability to do something consistently, consistently, successfully and efficiently.

Verification of your attribute statements The final page of this form be signed and dated by your mentor(s). If you don’t have have a mentor, you can sign the should form yourself Mentors can give you support and guidance in preparing your application. Your mentor can be any senior engineer who is able – able – and  and can make the commitment – commitment – to  to provide guidance. If possible, they should also be an ICE member qualified at the equivalent grade or higher to the grade you’re applying for.  for.  It’s not compulsory to have a mentor, but it will strengthen your application because they can verify the information you provide. Your mentor should, ideally, understand our procedures and standards so that they can assess your competence and advise you on your submission. It’s also helpful if they’re familiar with your work so they can verify your attribute statements in this form. Mentors may also be eligible to act as a sponsor if you apply for  Professional Review. Review. 

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Knowledge and Understanding of Engineering  Engineering 

If you are applying for IEng MICE, MICE or AMICE please demonstrate A and B   If you are applying for CEng MICE please demonstrate A, B, C and D  D 

A. Maintain and extend a sound theoretical approach to the application of technology in engineering practice. B. Use a sound evidence-based approach to problem solving and be able to contribute to continuous c ontinuous improvement.   improvement. C. Maintain and extend a sound theoretical approach in enabling the introduction and exploitation of new and advancing technology.  technology.  D. Engage in thesystems.  creative and a improvement systems.   nd innovative development of engineering technology and continuous

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Technical and Practical Application of Engineering  Engineering 

If you are applying for IEng MICE, MICE or AMICE please demonstrate A, B and C If you are applying for CEng MICE please demonstrate A, B, C, D, E and F  F 

 A. B. C. D.

Identify, review and select techniques, procedures and methods to undertake engineering tasks. Contribute to the design and development of engineering solutions.  solutions.   Implement or construct design solutions and contribute to their evaluation.  evaluation.   Conduct appropriate research, relative to design or construction and appreciate its relevance within own area of responsibility.  responsibility.   E. Undertake the design and development of engineering solutions and evaluate their effectiveness.  effectiveness. 

F. Implement or construct design solutions and evaluate their effectiveness

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Management and Leadership  Leadership 

If you are applying for IEng MICE, MICE or AMICE please demonstrate A, B, C and D  D  If you are applying for CEng MICE please demonstrate A, B, C, D, E, F and G  G 

A. B. C. D. E.

Plan for effective effective project implementation Manage the planning and organisation of tasks, people people and resources Manage teams and develop develop staff to meet changing technical technical and managerial needs Manage quality processes Plan, direct and control control tasks, people people and resources

F. teams and develop staff to meet changing and managerial G. Lead Demonstrate continuous improvement throughtechnical quality management. quality   needs

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Independent Judgement and Responsibility  Responsibility 

If you are applying for IEng MICE, MICE or AMICE please demonstrate A and B   If you are applying for CEng MICE please demonstrate A, B, C and D  

A. B. C. D.

Identify the limits of personal knowledge and skills Exercise sound independent engineering engineering judgement and take responsibility responsibility Identify the limits of a team’s skill and knowledge Exercise sound holistic independent independent judgement and take responsibility responsibility

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Commercial Ability  Ability 

If you are applying for IEng MICE, MICE or AMICE please demonstrate A and B   If you are applying for CEng MICE please demonstrate A, B and C  

A. Prepare and control budgets budgets B. Use sound knowledge of statutory and commercial frameworks within own area of responsibility responsibility and have an appreciation of other commercial arrangements. C. Demonstrate sound judgement on on statutory, contractual contractual and commercial issues in relation to your your area of responsibility.

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Registered charity no. 210252

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Health, Safety and Welfare  Welfare 

If you are applying for IEng MICE, MICE or AMICE please demonstrate A, B and C  C  If you are applying for CEng MICE please demonstrate A, B, C and D  

A. B. C. D.

A sound knowledge of legislation, legislation, hazards and safe systems systems of work, Manage risks Manage health, safety and welfare within own area of responsibility Leading continuous improvement in health, health, safety & welfare.

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Sustainable Development  Development 

If you are applying for IEng MICE, MICE or AMICE please demonstrate A and B   If you are applying for CEng MICE please demonstrate A, B and C  

A. A sound knowledge of sustainable development development best practice B. Manage engineering activities activities that contribute to sustainable sustainable development C. Leading continuous continuous improvement in sustainable development.

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Interpersonal Skills and Communication  Communication 

If you are applying for IEng MICE, MICE or AMICE please demonstrate A, B,C and D   If you are applying for CEng MICE please demonstrate A, B, C, D and E  

A. Communicate well with others at all levels including including effective use of English (see (see note below), orally and in writing B. Discuss ideas and plans plans competently and with confidence C. Effective personal and social skills D. Manage diversity diversity issues E. Communicate new concepts and ideas to technical and non-technical colleagues colleagues including effective use of English (see note below) orally and in writing Please note: All assessments and reviews for Engineering Council registration will be conducted in English, subject to the provision of the Welsh Language Act.  

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M003

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Scotland no. SC038629

 

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Professional Commitment  Commitment 

For all grades, please demonstrate A, B, C, D and E  E 

compliance with the ICE Code of Conduct A. Understanding and compliance B. Plan, carry out and record Continuing Professional Development Development and encourage others others C. Engage with ICE activities activities D. Demonstration of appropriate professional standards, recognising obligations to society, societ y, the profession and the environment. E. Exercise responsibilities responsibilities in an ethical manner.

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  Attribute achievement form

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M003

Version 1 Revision 1 –  11 August 2016  – 11

Registered charity no. 210252

Scotland no. SC038629

 

Verification of your attribute statements This page should be signed and dated by your mentor(s) to support what you have said in your attribute statements, as explained on p3. p 3. If you don’t have a mentor, you can simply sign the form yourself. Name

ICE

Professional

membership number (if applicable)   applicable)

Qualifications (eg CEng MICE)  MICE) 

Signature

Date

Self-certification (if you do not have a mentor) Name

Signature

Date

About you *ICE membership no: (if applicable) Family name:

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Title:

Other name(s):

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Date of birth

 Application applying for:

Please select

* You can find this within “My Profile” in your MyICE account  account 

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  Attribute achievement form

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Version 1 Revision 1 –  11 August 2016  – 11

M003

Registered charity no. 210252

Scotland no. SC038629

 

 

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