GUIDANCE ON THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE CIVILIAN ROUTE TO REGISTRATION

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1 GUIDANCE ON THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE CIVILIAN ROUTE TO REGISTRATION INCORPORATED ENGINEER Registration Handbook Appendix R Civilian Route to IEng Registration Version 1d 11 June 2014

2 Contents 1 Introduction 2 Applying for IEng via the MoD Civilian Route to Registration 3 Applicants without the exemplifying qualifications 4 Initial Assessment of Applications 5 Professional Review and Interview 6 Appeals Procedure 7 Continuing Professional Development Annexes Annex I Annex II Annex III Annex IV Annex V Annex VI The key distinctions between IEng and CEng registration What is needed to join the Society as an Associate Member and gain IEng registration Example of a List of Appointments Held (MoD Career History) Guide to completing the Qualifying Report Examples of competences for the Qualifying Report Example of a List of Relevant Training Courses Attended Abbreviations used in this guide AMRAeS Associate Member of the IEng Incorporated Engineer Royal Aeronautical Society BEng Bachelor of undergraduate degree MEng Master of undergraduate Degree EC Council MSc Master of Science postgraduate degree CEng Chartered Engineer MRAeS Member of the Royal Aeronautical Society CPD Continuing Professional Development PRI Professional Review and Interview CRR MoD Civilian Registration RAeS Royal Aeronautical Society Route CV Curriculum Vitae UK- SPEC UK Standard for Professional Competences Hons Honours degree POEMS Project Orientated Environmental Management System

3 1. Introduction 1.1 Professional Registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) recognises proven competence, commitment, skills and experience. The Route to Professional Registration for Civilian Ministry of Defence employees (MoD CRR) to gain Incorporated Engineer registration is a streamlined process for civilian engineers in the MoD. They need to have, as a minimum, the grade of Associate Member (AMRAeS) of the Society or be eligible for it. The Council (EngC), which is responsible for the Register of Incorporated Engineers (IEng), has licensed the Society to process applications for it. The Society aims to handle applications from initial assessment to registration within 3 months. 1.2 An Incorporated Engineers is a professional who: maintains and manages applications of current and developing technology applies existing and emerging technology solves engineering problems contributes to continuous improvement in business processes manages the planning, budgeting and organisation of tasks, people and resources has involvement in design, development, manufacture, construction and operation 1.3 Council has three registers of professional engineers; Technician (EngTech), Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and Chartered Engineer (CEng). Applicants are often unsure of the differences between IEng and CEng; Annex I shows the key distinctions. A separate Guide to the CRR to gain CEng is available. 1.4 The requirements to join the Society as an Associate Member (AMRAeS) and gain IEng registration are different; Annex II shows what is needed. 1.5 If you wish to speak to a member of RAeS staff before you submit your application, contact the Professional Standards Department. 2. Applying for IEng via the CRR 2.1 This consists of: Submission of the Application Form and IEng Qualifying Report Assessment for membership of the Society (AMRAeS or above) if applicable Assessment of the submission for evidence of engineering competence and commitment IEng Professional Review and Interview 2.2 The application form and qualifying report are available at then click on Professional Review and Interview. The website gives dates for interviews, the Society s Code of Conduct and the UK Standard for Professional Competence (UK-SPEC) which contains the EngC s standard for IEng Registration and provides additional generic guidance to that below. The Application Form 2.3 Complete all 6 sections and note the following: Section 1: Attach a List of Appointments Held - see Annex III for an example - or a CV if you have one. The list should include details of the responsibilities held in each appointment, in line with the example lines, e.g. details of airworthiness delegations, numbers of aircraft under charge, number of personnel under command etc. Section 2: If you already hold the appropriate grade of RAeS membership for the level of registration applied for, you only require one Professional Referee in support of your registration application. Please note the Referee must be IEng or CEng registered already and sign the front page of the Qualifying Report. Section 3: Add your preferred date and venue for the interview. 3

4 Section 4: The interview fee will be deducted from the credit / debit card after you have successfully passed the interview. The Qualifying Report 2.4 Complete it in conjunction with the Guide (Annex IV) and the Examples of Competence (Annex V). Note the format of the Report restricts the quantity of text that can be entered. This is probably the most important form in the submission. APPLICANTS SHOULD ATTACH THE FOLLOWING APPENDICES (IGNORE THE LIST ON THE FRONT PAGE OF THE REPORT): Appendix A: Attach a copy of each of your qualifications, including a Notification of Performance for HND / HNC qualifications and Phase 2 training end of course certificate (where applicable). Include also a translation if any qualification is not in English and legal evidence of any change to your surname if it has changed since you obtained them. Appendix B: Attach a List of Relevant Training Courses Attended (Annex VI), include both technical and relevant non-technical courses; the latter should be cross-referred to Competences C, D and E to show their relevance. List only those courses relevant to your application; quality rather than quantity is what is required. Appendix C: Attach a Development Action Plan to show your plans for Continuing Professional Development in the short, medium and long term. Currently there is no specific CRR exemplar as it is a straightforward exercise in indicating how you see your engineering career developing, for example in terms of experiential learning, additional education and training and future career direction over the next 5 years. A simple set of statements would suffice, rather than a formal document signed off by a line manager. At the end of the IEng section of UK-SPEC there is short section on maintaining competence. Appendix D (Optional): Attach an Account of a Technical task; this is compulsory for the normal application process and its waiver is a concession to applicants using the CRR for IEng. However, the advantage of including it is that it demonstrates clearly to the assessors before the interview the depth of your technical knowledge through a detailed account of one task. It is suggested you take a project - for example a Project Team job - and emphasise the tasks that you completed. 2.5 The Qualifying Report and the portfolio of any supporting evidence the applicant wishes to bring to the interview should not include information that is commercially sensitive or that needs security clearance. It should be presented in such a way that it allows all committee members and assessors to review the content; they are bound by the professional Code of Conduct. 2.6 It is suggested the referee is asked to go through the examples in the report and to provide feedback, where appropriate, to the applicant. Send the submission to: Professional Standards Officer (CRR), Royal Aeronautical Society, No. 4 Hamilton Place, London, W1J 7BQ. 3 Applicants without the exemplifying qualifications 3.1 Once the application has been submitted to the Society, your qualifications will be checked to see if you have the exemplifying qualifications for registration. If not, the Society s Individual Assessment Panel will assess those held, together with your work based learning, to decide if you have the equivalence to the qualifications required. It may decide Further Learning is required (see Section 3 in the Society s Registration Handbook on 4 Initial Assessment of Applications 4.1 The application is initially assessed for RAeS membership by the Membership Committee, who meet approximately every two months. Nobody can gain Eng C registration without becoming a member of a Professional Institute first. If the applicant has successfully achieved membership of the RAeS at the minimum level of AMRAeS AND has indicated that he/she wishes to be registered IEng with the Council by providing a completed Qualifying Report Form, then coincidentally with the membership scrutiny, the file sent in will be scrutinised by the Registration Committee. If successful, they will 4

5 be invited to their Professional Review Interview at the location chosen and as close as possible to the date requested. It is essential for applicants to tick the relevant box on the front of their Application Form that they do seek registration, to speed up staff processing. 5 Professional Review and Interview (PRI) 5.1 The PRI will be held at one of the Society s interview centres, currently Filton (near Bristol), Derby, London and Warton (near Preston), though the Society will consider other venues if feasible. The interview will be conducted by two trained registered assessors of the Society. 5.2 The interview will last approximately one hour and it is likely to focus on Competencies A and B in depth. Interviews for applicants without the exemplifying qualifications may be extended to include a supplementary section to determine whether their knowledge and understanding is equivalent to those with the qualifications. A technical paper, authored by the applicant, or evidence of work with universities can be a good way of demonstrating this requirement; applicants who lack the exemplifying qualifications are urged strongly to bring any such supporting documentation to their PRI. 5.3 The assessors will take the opportunity to develop a particular technical issue or aspect of the applicant s responsibilities. This may take the form of an in-depth question and answer session of the engineering principles involved, or the development of an innovative process review to establish understanding of the technical aspects of the issues involved. 5.4 A copy of supporting documents (technical instructions, reports etc) may be of assistance in the PRI. Candidates should be able to explain any examples quoted in the Qualifying Report in detail at interview and will wish to bring whatever documents they believe necessary as aide-memoire. 5.5 After the interview has taken place, the assessors will make a recommendation to the Regisration Committee. Successful applicants will have their achievement confirmed and their names will be forwarded to the Council for inclusion in the Register of Incorporated Engineers. Unsuccessful applicants will receive feedback, support and encouragement to re-apply in due course, together with details of the appeals procedures (see Section 7 in the Society s Registration Handbook). 6 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) 6.1 CPD can be defined as the systematic maintenance, improvement and broadening of knowledge, understanding and skill, and the development of personal qualities necessary for the execution of professional duties throughout the individual s working life. Most people are undertaking professional development activity all the time and may not realise it. 6.2 Typical CPD activities include: attending in-house or external courses, work-based learning, distance learning programmes, self-directed private study, preparation and delivery of lectures and presentations, preparation of refereed papers, attendance at lectures, seminars or conferences, acting as a mentor, relevant voluntary work, learning a new computer application or learning a foreign language. 6.3 Registered engineers are required to undertake CPD. When members become registered, the Society advises them of the following: MyCareerPath: This is the Society s online professional development tool. It is online log book that benefits registered members looking for an effective way to record their CPD. Recording it can help with upgrading membership and progressing professional registration where appropriate. Open University: If members are looking for a programme of academic study, the Open University is one of a number of providers that offers a range of CPD programmes; the Society has an agreement with the OU to offer these programmes to members at a significant discount. Special Interest Groups: The Society has over 20 groups ranging from Aerodynamics to Weapon Systems and Technologies and members are encouraged to join to maintain and enhance their competences; the link gives details of each one. 5

6 Mentoring: As a registered engineer, members are expected to assist others with their CPD and, if they wish, be more involved with the Society. One way is to be a mentor for engineers looking for registration. The link has been created to offer advice on what to do if they are asked or are interested. 6

7 THE KEY DISTINCTIONS BETWEEN IEng AND CEng REGISTRATION ANNEX I Below are the competence statements A to E from Council s UK-SPEC to show the differences between IEng and IEng registered engineers with the key distinctions underlined. Incorporated Engineer (IEng) A. Use a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge and understanding to apply existing and emerging technology. B. Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to design, develop, manufacture, construct, commission, operate, maintain, decommission and re-cycle engineering processes, systems, services and products Chartered Engineer (CEng) A. Use a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge and understanding to optimise the application of existing and emerging technology B. Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to the analysis and solution of engineering problems C. Provide technical and commercial leadership C. Provide technical and commercial management Shared competences D. Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills E. Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards, recognising obligations to society, the profession and the environment 7

8 ANNEX II WHAT IS NEEDED TO JOIN THE SOCIETY AS AN AMRAeS AND GAIN IEng REGISTRATION Associate Member (AMRAeS) Education / work experience Applicants must Either (a) *Hold an academic or vocational qualification for admission to Member class and have completed two years training and / or experiential learning, OR (b) **Hold an academic or vocational qualification, and have completed three years integrated training and experiential learning including not less than two years experience at an appropriate level of responsibility, OR (c) Have not less than 12 years appropriate experience *Typical qualification: An honours degree or international equivalent **Typical qualification: Foundation degree Typical career grade/band/level for academically qualified applicants: Bands C2, C1 (or above), or Dstl Career Level 4 (Performance Zone) or Level 5 (or above). Typical rank level for non-academically qualified applicants: Band C2 or Dstl Career Level 4 (or above). Incorporated Engineer (IEng) Exemplifying Qualifications Applicants who started their studies before 31 August 1999 need a Higher National Certificate OR Diploma. Applicants who started their studies after 1 September 1999 need an accredited BEng Hons degree in engineering or technology OR a *Higher National Certificate or Diploma or a Foundation Degree in engineering or technology, plus appropriate further learning to degree level OR an NVQ4 or SVQ4 which has been approved for the purpose by the Society or other professional engineering institution. (The Society will accept any accredited / approved course for IEng registration. EngC s website ( has a list of all accredited courses including those accredited by the Society) Plus evidence to demonstrate competences and commitment for registration NB: Registration is not based on the number of years in work or a job title; it is based purely on demonstrating competences and commitment for registration * = HNC in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is accepted up to the 2010 intake only 8

9 LIST OF APPOINTMENTS HELD (Most recent first) EXAMPLE ANNEX III Date from/to Rank Unit Full Job Title, Type & Responsibilities C1 Defence Post: Systems Safety & Integration Equipment & Type: Project Management Support: C17 Responsibilities: Responsible for System Safety, Project Team Airworthiness and Configuration Control of the C-17 Aircraft. Primarily responsible for the Safety Case, Military Aircraft Release and Structural Integrity. Financial responsibility for related activities and acted as the technical focal point for all contracts placed with Boeing and QinetiQ. Technical Lead for Urgent Operational Requirements and the Crisis Management Team. Acted as deputy to the Line Manager with responsibility for 3 staff C1 Defence Logistics Organisation: Harrier Project Team Post: Assistant Resident Project Officer Type: Technical Lead Responsibilities: Responsible to the Harrier RPO for provision of support for airworthiness and configuration management of Harrier aircraft. Responsible for Post Design Services contract for Harrier maintenance support. Programme Manager for Avionic Systems Development Rigs support contract. Co-ordination and secretariat duties for Harrier GR7A/9/9A Final Conference C2 Defence Procurement Executive: ABW C2 Logistics Information System Agency (LISA) Andover Post: Systems Procurement Type: Technical Project Management Responsibilities: Responsible for the Tender Assessment of the Mission Management Systems of the Replacement Maritime Patrol Aircraft. Co-ordination of the Lead and Technical Assessors, and Tender Assessment Panel. Attendee at the Quarterly Progress meetings, and Chairman of the Software Management Working Party. Responsible for the implementation of a Data Requirements Capture Tool (DOORS). Post: Software procurement Type: Technical Project Management team member Responsibilities: Responsible for the tender assessment of bids to provide a maintenance software package to support Apache maintenance. Attended regular meetings with the contenders reviewed technical input documents and participated in commercial negotiations. NB: A CV can be submitted in lieu of the List of Appointments Held see para 2.3 9

10 [Type text] GUIDE TO COMPLETING THE QUALIFYING REPORT ANNEX IV Standard A: Use a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge and understanding to apply existing and emerging technology UK-SPEC Competence and Generic Examples Environment Typical Examples of Evidence of Competency Gained in Each Environment A1 Maintain and extend a sound theoretical approach to the application of technology in engineering practice. This could include an ability to: Identify the limits of own personal knowledge and skills. Strive to extend own technological capability. Broaden and deepen own knowledge base through new applications and techniques. Practical - (preferably Aero- related) Apprenticeship with MOD or with Industry. - BTEC Diploma/HND/HNC/City & Guilds qualifications in relevant engineering subjects. - Other Professional related training courses such as Technician/Mechanic Training. - Continuous Development training (e.g. formal training in AeroEng, Quality or Project Management). - Further Continuous Development.- Achieve Airworthiness Certificate of Competency/authority to sign entries in the aircraft Limitations and Acceptable Deferred Faults logs and authorize scheduled maintenance extensions; briefly outline the level of authority attained and how you achieved it. - Apply engineering codes, standards and specifications, such as DefStan , JAP100A. - Evaluate the effectiveness of existing or new systems/technology by appropriate modelling or analysis. - Experiential learning; what did you learn and how? - Platform Managers Courses. - Aircraft Structural Integrity Course. - Airworthiness of Military Aircraft Course. - Propulsion Integrity Course. - Equivalent Industry Courses Explain briefly how you applied the learning in the course of your work. NB Do not quote generic training/courses here (such as financial management); list under Relevant Non- Courses and quote (if applicable) in Competence Section D Demonstrate Effective Interpersonal Skills. Out of Not applicable A1 Competency is technology based. 10 of 42

11 [Type text] UK-SPEC Competence and Generic Examples Environment Typical Examples of Evidence of Competency Gained in Each Environment Management Out of - HND/HNC - University degree(s). - Achieve Letter of Airworthiness Delegation; outline the level of authority attained and how you achieved it. - MoD procurement training. - Aircraft Structural Integrity Course. - Airworthiness of Military Aircraft Course. - Propulsion Integrity Course. - Experiential learning. - Project Management Course. Not applicable A1 Competency is technology based. Explain briefly how you applied the learning in the course of your work. Training ( only) - HND/HNC - University degree(s). - Train the Trainer Course. - PGCE. - Project Management Course. Explain briefly how you applied the learning in the course of your work. - Experiential learning; what did you learn and how? A2 Use a sound evidence-based approach Practical - Acceptance of aircraft following maintenance, repair or modification. - Authorisation of Flying and/or Engine Ground Runs & authorisation of Flight Trials. - Authorizing limitations and acceptable deferred faults on aircraft. - Actively review current systems of work and deliver change and continuous improvement (NB 11 of 42

12 [Type text] UK-SPEC Competence and Generic Examples Environment Typical Examples of Evidence of Competency Gained in Each Environment to problem-solving and contribute to continuous improvement. This could include an ability to: when using CI examples, consider whether they would be more appropriate in the context of Competency C4). - Research and resolve issues associated with the application of new technology and assess cost-effectiveness. Establish user s requirements for improvement. Use market intelligence and knowledge of technological developments to promote and improve the effectiveness of engineering products, systems and services. Contribute to the evaluation and development of continuous improvement systems. Management Out of - Lead work to overcome problems, at 2 nd /3 rd Line Maintenance bases or within depth maintenance. - Actively review current systems of work and deliver change and continuous improvement (NB when using CI examples, consider whether they would be more appropriate in the context of Competency C4). - Planning of Depth maintenance, fatigue or modification programmes (including return to contractors works) for an aircraft fleet in a Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Project Team or Integrated Logistics Operations Centre. - Project Team Authority/Deputy - drafting and issuing technical instructions; staffing of defect investigations, modifications or urgent operational requirements. - Analysing manufacturers service letters/bulletins, technical instructions, fault investigations, modifications and urgent operational requirement implementation plans. - Actively contribute to the review of current systems of work, and delivery of change and continuous improvement (NB when using Continuous Improvement examples, consider whether they would be more appropriate in the context of Competency C4). Out of - Actively contribute to the review of current systems of work, and delivery of change and continuous improvement (NB when using Continuous Improvement examples, consider whether they would be more appropriate in the context of Competency C4). Training ( only) - Actively contribute to the review of current systems of work, and delivery of change and continuous improvement (NB when using Continuous Improvement examples, consider whether they would be more appropriate in the context of Competency C4). - Course review, amendment and design. - Design and respond to validation, either internal or external. 12 of 42

13 [Type text] Standard B: Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to design, develop, manufacture, construct, commission, operate, maintain, decommission and re-cycle engineering processes, systems, services and products UK-SPEC Competence and generic Examples Environment Typical Examples of Evidence of Competency Gained in Each Environment B1 Identify, review and select techniques, procedures and methods to undertake engineering tasks. Practical - Contribute to Continuous Improvement (CI) work. - Originate and champion GEMS (MOD s suggestions, ideas and innovations scheme). - ManageF760 Fault Investigation Action. - Manage Serious Fault Reporting. - Manage DFSOR and/or Annex A/B investigations. - Review equipment safety cases/hazard logs. Examples could include an ability to: Select a review methodology Review the potential for enhancing engineering products, processes, systems and services, using evidence from best practice. Establish an action plan to implement the results of the review. Management Out of Not applicable, as Competence B is focused on engineering processes, systems, services and products. - Contingency and business continuity planning. - Audit planning and execution. - Competence planning and execution - Identifying techniques to improve equipment serviceability and/or effectiveness,. - Contributing to Continuous Improvement work. - Assessment of GEMS (MOD s suggestions, ideas and innovations scheme). Out of Not applicable, as Competence B is focused on engineering processes, systems, services and products. 13 of 42

14 [Type text] UK-SPEC Competence and generic Examples Environment Typical Examples of Evidence of Competency Gained in Each Environment Training ( only) - Identifying new engineering techniques for inclusion in formal training. - Setting/validating Operational Performance Statements/Formal Training Statements. - Undertake training needs analyses of training courses B2 Contribute to the design and development of engineering solutions 1 This could include an ability to: Contribute to the identification and specification of design and development requirements for engineering products, processes, systems and services. Identify potential operational problems and evaluate possible engineering solutions, taking account of cost, quality, safety, reliability, appearance, fitness for purpose and environmental impact. Contribute to the design of engineering solutions. Practical Management Out of - Make an F760 Fault Investigation report. - Make a Serious Fault Report. - Involvement in trial and proof installations of modifications or integration of Urgent Operational Requirements - Contribute to the evaluation of modifications and Special Instructions (Technical), including Urgent Technical Instructions, Routine Technical Instructions, Servicing Instructions and Special Technical Instructions. - Identify unsatisfactory features in Air Publications and recommend amendments, e.g. inaccuracies in a maintenance procedure. - Contributing to a Rapid Improvement Event. - Manage research, design & development of engineering solutions at 2 nd /3 rd Line (or Depth) maintenance. - Plan, undertake or assess applied engineering research. - Plan, undertake or report on laboratory, field or operational trials. Not applicable, as Competence B is focused on engineering processes, systems, services and products. - Contribute to the origination, review and/or implementation of modifications and Special Instructions (Technical), including Urgent Technical Instructions, Routine Technical Instructions, Servicing Instructions and Special Technical Instructions. - Identify unsatisfactory features in Air Publications and recommend amendments. - Infrastructure planning (new platform or capability). - Development and implementation of new engineering procedures. 1 NB Can be interpreted as including the design and development of temporary engineering solutions, e.g. Limitations, Acceptable Deferred Faults, workarounds/inspection regimes contained in UTI/RTI etc. 14 of 42

15 [Type text] UK-SPEC Competence and generic Examples Environment Out of Typical Examples of Evidence of Competency Gained in Each Environment Not applicable, as Competence B is focused on engineering processes, systems, services and products. Training ( only) - Contribute to a response to internal/external validation data. - Contribute to a response to course sponsor s direction regarding training output requirements. B3 Implement design solutions and contribute to their effectiveness. Practical - Involvement in embodiment of trial and proof installations of modifications/urgent Operational Requirements and providing feedback. This could include an ability to: Secure the resources required for implementation. Implement design solutions, taking account of critical constraints. Identify problems during implementation and take corrective action. Contribute to the evaluation of design solutions Contribute to recommendations for improvement and actively learn from feedback on results. Management Out of Not applicable, as Competence B is focused on engineering processes, systems, services and products. - DE&S Project Team Authority/Deputy - lead the staffing (multiple stages from proposal to implementation) of special technical instructions and modifications. - Fleet manage the implementation of Special Technical Instructions and modifications. - Manage trial work related to aircraft material, structures or systems such as that conducted through FLCs, DSTL or MIG/1710 NAS. - Air-Ship Interface planning. - Infrastructure planning (new platform or capability). - Evaluate UORs and other capability insertions. - Evaluate new engineering procedures and/or quality processes. - Contribute to the evaluation of new engineering procedures. Out of Not applicable, as Competence B is focused on engineering processes, systems, services and products. 15 of 42

16 [Type text] UK-SPEC Competence and generic Examples Environment Typical Examples of Evidence of Competency Gained in Each Environment Training ( only) - Contribute to the implementation of training objective amendments for course sponsor. - Contribute to the introduction of appropriate validation procedures. 16 of 42

17 [Type text] Standard C: Provide technical and commercial leadership UK-SPEC Competence and Generic Examples Environment Typical Examples of Evidence of Competency Gained in Each Environment C1 Plan for effective project implementation This could include an ability to: Identify the factors affecting the project implementation. Prepare and agree implementation plans and method statements Secure the necessary resources and confirm roles in project team. Apply the necessary contractual arrangements with other stakeholders (client, subcontractors, suppliers, etc.). Practical Management Out of - Manage a project or project phase - Lead Scheduled Maintenance planning, including repair and overhaul programmes. - Implement the introduction of multi-skilled engineering trades. - Lead Continuous Improvement or a discrete restructuring study. - Carry out deployment or detachment planning. - Lead Continuous Improvement or a discrete restructuring study. - Carry out deployment planning. - Implement modification strategy. - Manage introduction of a new support solution. - Develop a Through Life Support Strategy. - Carry out capability upgrade programme planning. - Contribute to the planning of major projects, exercises, operations etc. - Contribute to the plan for upgrades/modifications /Urgent Operational Requirements/Trials. - Contribute to the planning for new infrastructure. Out of -Contribute to the planning of major projects, exercises, operations etc. - Contribute to the plan for new infrastructure. Training - Planning of major course changes (could be content, location, volume, timescales). C2 Practical - Leadership and management of engineering workforce, in 2 nd /3 rd Line or Depth environment. - Production. maintenance supervision. 17 of 42

18 [Type text] UK-SPEC Competence and Generic Examples Environment Typical Examples of Evidence of Competency Gained in Each Environment Manage the planning, budgeting and organisation of tasks, people and resources. - Secondary duty roles, e.g. safety management, flight safety management, FOD officer, quality co-ordinator. This could include an ability to: Operate appropriate management systems Work to the agreed quality standards, programme and budget, within legal and statutory requirements. Manage work teams, coordinating project activities Identify variations from quality standards, programme and budgets, and take corrective action. Evaluate performance and recommend improvements. Management Out of Out of - Management of personnel in any environment. - Charitable or Local government roles, e.g. town council, football committee or other appointments.. - Manage project within budget. - Management of repair, overhaul and spares budgets. - Manage resources for modification programmes. - Role Office/Integrated Logistics Operations Centre-type functions, e.g. fleet planning - Detachment and exercise planning, with emphasis on budgeting to meet resource constraints (e.g. limited manpower to deliver surge requirements, limited AT assets for deployment/recovery, limited deployed manpower and equipment footprint etc.). - Manage project within budget. - HQ planning and budgeting roles. Training - Planning of major course changes. - Course leader. - Course programme planning, integration of external lecturers and presenters. - Budget management. - Management of students who require additional training or suspension. C3 Manage teams and develop staff to meet changing technical and managerial needs. This could include an ability to: Practical - Manage team to meet engineering production programme or maintenance milestones (2 nd /3 rd Line or Depth). - Apprentice Master duties within OJT. - Chargehand/Supervision of technicians/mechanics. - Personnel management of technicians/mechanics to achieve airworthiness authorizations, Q competences, OJT, etc. - Personnel development activity, such as objective-setting, annual appraisal (MOD Staff Appraisals/OJAR/SJAR) and mid-year reviews. 18 of 42

19 [Type text] UK-SPEC Competence and Generic Examples Environment Typical Examples of Evidence of Competency Gained in Each Environment Agree objectives and work plans with teams and individuals. Identify team and individual needs, and plan for their development Manage and support team and individual development. Assess team and individual performance, and provide feedback. Out of - Contribute to Continuous Improvement and lead change events. - Project or line manager - Mentoring or coaching staff. - Managing team to meet task. - Personnel management of staff to achieve Authorizations, Q competences, OJT, etc. - Personnel development activity, such as objective-setting, annual appraisal (e.g. OJAR/SJAR) and mid-year reviews. Management - Managing team to deliver Integrated Project Team output. - Contribute to Continuous Improvement and lead change events - Personnel development activity, such as objective-setting, annual appraisal (e.g. OJAR/SJAR) and mid-year reviews. - Project or line manager - Design, development, coordination or delivery of an engineering or research project. Out of - Contribute to Continuous Improvement and lead change events. - Personnel development activity, such as objective-setting, annual appraisal (MOD appraisals/ojar/sjar) and mid-year reviews. - Lead planning teams within a charitable or other voluntary setting. - Project or line manager Training - Carry out Training Needs Analysis. - Management of relevant training. - Course responsibilities for student development - Recruitment duties - Personnel development activity, such as objective-setting, annual appraisal (MOD Appraisal/OJAR/SJAR) and mid-year reviews. C4 Manage continuous quality improvement Practical - Develop, implement and/or deliver a local quality management system. - Implement Continuous Improvement and/or lead change events. - Lead quality audit team and deliver recommendations. 19 of 42

20 [Type text] UK-SPEC Competence and Generic Examples Environment Typical Examples of Evidence of Competency Gained in Each Environment This could include an ability to: Ensure the application of quality management principles by team members and colleagues Manage operations to maintain quality standards. Evaluate projects and make recommendations for improvement. Management Out of - Manage team to ensure quality standards are maintained. - Contribute to Continuous Improvement and/or change events. - Evaluate working practices and make recommendations for improvement. - Manage delivery of DE&S PT output (including accountable airworthiness advice) in accordance with quality assurance and applicable standards. - Implement Continuous Improvement and/or lead change event. - Develop, implement and/or deliver quality management system such as ISO 9000: Ensure compliance with quality management system across an organisation, e.g. a DE&S PT system under the control of an Operating Centre. - Ensure compliance with Continuous Improvement strategy across an organization, e.g. a Unit under the control of a HQ. Out of - Implement Continuous Improvement and/or lead change event. - Develop, implement and/or deliver quality management system. - Ensure compliance with quality management system across an organisation. - Ensure compliance with Continuous Improvement strategy across an organization. Training - Managing delivery of Defence Systems Approach to Training-compliant Training. - Implement Continuous Improvement and/or lead change event. - Develop, implement and/or deliver quality management system within a training environment. - Update course design to ensure training output meets requirement. - Analysis of course evaluation. 20 of 42

21 [Type text] Standard D: Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills UK-SPEC Competence and Generic Examples D1 Communicate in English with others at all levels. This could include an ability to: Contribute to, chair and record meetings and discussions. Prepare letters, documents and reports on complex matters. Exchange information and provide advice to technical and non-technical colleagues. Practical Environment Out of Management Industry or Training Out of Typical Examples of Evidence of Competency Gained in Each Environment Common Examples: - Team briefings to subordinates, shift handover briefings etc. - Formal presentations to line managers and external agencies. - Establishing Communication Plans & Stakeholder Engagement Plans. - Chair or act as secretary to committees. - Write instructions, orders, procedures, and terms of reference. - Host VIP visitors. - Write Visit orders, - Write Post Project Evaluation Reports. - Compilation and debriefing of staff annual performance appraisals (MOD Appraisals/OJAR/SJAR). - Compilation of Aircraft Job Cards (RAF F700). - Table-top briefings. - Brief industry partners. - Instructional/teaching roles. D2 Present and discuss proposals. Practical Out of Common examples: - Present options and plans. - Brief executives, e.g. PT Leader and DE&S OC Directors, Group staffs, senior officers etc. 21 of 42

22 [Type text] UK-SPEC Competence and Generic Examples This could include an ability to: Prepare and deliver presentations on strategic matters. Lead and sustain debates with audiences. Management Feed the results back to improve the proposals. D3 Demonstrate personal and social skills. This could include an ability to: Know and manage own emotions, strengths and weaknesses. Be aware of the needs and concerns of others. Be confident and flexible in dealing with new and challenging interpersonal situations. Identify, agree and lead work towards collective goals. Create, maintain and enhance productive working relationships, and resolve conflicts. Environment Management Training Practical Out of (Industry or Out of Management Training Out of Typical Examples of Evidence of Competency Gained in Each Environment - Presentations and table-top briefings to line managers and external agencies (including to courses and conferences) etc. - Brief industry partners. - Lectures to RAeS Branches etc. Common examples: - Normal qualities expected of an MOD Civilian officer leading teams by example, at times under extreme pressure, such as during air-safety emergencies and responding to AOGs etc. - Conduct disciplinary interviews. - Debrief subordinates with poor or contentious annual performance appraisals (MOD Appraisals/OJAR/SJAR). - Secondary duty roles, including, involvement in the work of professional bodies, union branch committee, safety representative. - Interaction with civilian contractors and other organizations. - Mentoring duties for MOD Graduates. - Host VIP visitors. - Organise and lead external activities, e.g. sports events, expeditions, etc. - Proficient discharge of formal instructional roles. - Proficient discharge of training for youth organisations (e.g. Air Cadets). - Charitable or local government roles, e.g. town council, school governor, sport/social club/committee appointments 22 of 42

23 [Type text] Standard E: Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards 2, recognising obligations to society, the profession and the environment UK-SPEC Competence and Generic Examples Environment Typical Examples of Evidence of Competency Gained in Each Environment 2 NB that it is strongly advised that you access the Council and Royal Aeronautical Society websites to understand the standards, regulations and obligations of the bodies with and through which you seek to register, as this subject may be raised at PRI. 23 of 42

24 [Type text] E1 Comply with relevant codes of conduct. This could include an ability to: Comply with the rules of professional conduct of own professional body. Lead work within all relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks, including social and employment legislation. Practical MoD based) Common examples: - Compliance with Official Secrets Act and Civil Service Code. - Compliance with technical publications, e.g. Joint Air Publications, Air Standing Orders, Military Aviation Regulation Document Set, Defence Standards. - Working within limits of personal delegations and authorisations. - Compliance with Civil Service HR regulations. - Compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH regulations etc. - Compliance with Host Nation legislation and regulations when deployed. - Compliance with RAeS Code of Conduct, - HMG Universal Ethical Code for Scientists, - Council Code of Conduct - Royal Academy of Statement of Ethical Principles. Out of Management MoD based) Out of Training MoD based) E2 Manage and apply safe systems of work. Practical MoD based) Out of Common examples: - Carry out a significant risk assessment. - Manage work in accordance with Joint Air Publications, Health and Safety at Work etc 24 of 42

25 [Type text] This could include an ability to: Identify and take over responsibility for own obligations for health, safety and welfare issues. Ensure that systems satisfy health, safety and welfare requirements. Develop and implement appropriate hazard identification and risk management systems. Manage, evaluate and improve these systems. Management Training MoD based) Out of MoD based) Act 3, COSHH regulations, JSPs, platform safety case etc; be specific rather than generic in your examples, e.g. state how these have affected your decisions and actions; cite specific examples of legislation complied with, e.g. working at height, COSHH etc. - Ensuring safety is incorporated in all technical documentation, e.g. that is associated with modifications, Special Technical Instructions etc. - Working within Head of Establishment s Risk Assessment and Duty of Care documentation. - Compliance with risk assessment and/or safety instructions when engaged on operations, exercises or trials. - Manage best practice environmental management systems, e.g. ISO E3 Undertake engineering activities in a way that contributes to sustainable development This could include an ability to: Operate and act responsibly, taking account of the need to progress environmental, social and economic outcomes simultaneously. Use imagination, creativity and innovation to provide products and services which maintain and enhance the quality of the environment and the community, and meet financial objectives. Practical MoD based) Out of - Lead roles in compliance with Environmental Policies (e.g. POEMS) including aircraft disposal plans, fuel spill plan, aircraft washing orders, FOD prevention, noise abatement etc. - Carry out environmental impact assessments - Carry out environmental risk assessments - Plan and implement best practice environmental management systems e.g. ISO Lead implementation of POEMS within a DE&S PT. - Deliver Environmental & Sustainable Development O&A Statement, Strategy & Implementation Plan. - Implement use of an Environmental Feature Matrix (EFM) to manage and prioritise environmental issues. - Establish Environmental Impact & Sustainable Development Maturity Level targets for Project Teams (Maturity Level 4) against the DE&S Project Orientated Environmental Management System (POEMS) Maturity Scale. - Identify or contribute to initiatives in synthetic & bio-fuel introduction to military aircraft. - Contribute to developing concepts that might reduce system energy requirements or harmful emissions. Nil 3 Rather than merely state that you worked in accordance with the H&SW Act, your examples would carry more weight if you were conversant with the specific provisions with which you were complying. 25 of 42

26 [Type text] Understand and secure stakeholder involvement in sustainable development. Management MoD based) - Contribute to development and/or management of Through Life Support Contracts, with emphasis on aspects related to impact on environmental, social and economic outcomes. - Management of modification programmes to eliminate substances hazardous to health. Out of - Lead role in community projects, charitable work, outreach initiatives, development of young engineers etc. - Significant role in relevant aspects of infrastructure planning. Training MoD based) - Instruct requirements as detailed above. - Seek to design instruction which is credible and effective, whilst also reducing carbon footprint to minimal level (maximizing use of emulation/synthetic training). E4 Carry out continuing professional development necessary to maintain and enhance competence in own area of practice. This could include an ability to: Undertake reviews of own development needs. Prepare action plans to meet personal and organisational objectives. Carry out planned (and unplanned) CPD activities. Maintain evidence of competence development. Evaluate CPD outcomes against the action plans. Practical Management Training MoD based) Out of MoD based) Out of MoD based) Common examples: - Undertake reviews of own development needs, e.g. in preparation for annual appraisal. - Study for and attain additional academic qualifications, e.g. MSc, MBA etc. - Member of RAeS committee; rather than merely state that you are studying/have studied for academic qualifications, explain why and how you have benefited. - Active member of local RAeS branch. - Carry out planned (and unplanned) CPD activities, e.g. attending or presenting during relevant courses, seminars, conferences. - Achieve work-based learning. - Assist subordinates/mentees with their CPD, e.g. work-up to Certificate of Competency qualification. - Maintain Personal Development Record. - Assist others with their CPD. - Maintain contact with emerging technology through reading relevant publications, magazines, journals etc. 26 of 42

27 [Type text] Assist others with their own CPD. 27 of 42

28 [Type text] GENERIC GUIDANCE The following generic guidance is provided to assist you when completing your QR with evidence of your competency; IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU READ IT CAREFULLY AND COMPLY WITH IT FULLY: a. Complete every evidence box provided in the pdf QR; leaving empty boxes implies that you have insufficient relevant experience. b. Remember that PRI assessors have many applicants QRs to read and which they have to use to prepare for interview. Consequently, it is in your best interests to keep your examples relevant, to the point and easy to understand; as such, you are advised to: (1) Set out your evidence in bullet point format wherever practical, albeit remembering that a single block of text may be more appropriate in a minority of cases. (2) Spell-out all abbreviations and acronyms you need to use, asking yourself in each case whether it is necessary to use them at all the limited space available is best used for evidence. (3) Avoid jargon remember that your applications will be assessed by non-mod engineers remember that incorporated engineers should be able to explain themselves clearly and succinctly. c. Remember to read the wording in each Competency statement and keep your evidence relevant to it d. Take care in the evidence chosen and the way you present it - it is important to remember that the PRI assessors are required to establish that YOU possess the required degree of competency, consequently: (1) Use examples where you can state that I led, I managed, I investigated, I acted, I planned, I was specifically responsible for, I researched, I held authority for, I organized etc. (2) Avoid very broad examples which do not explain what you were actually responsible for or delivered. (3) Avoid using one type of example only for all evidence of a competency. (4) Be very careful when using examples which involve stating that you led a team which... then describing what the team achieved; the obvious question in the mind of a PRI assessor would be: but what did you actually contribute?. Ask yourself the same question and state what your contribution was. (5) Remember that if questioned on an example which you have quoted, you will be required to discuss it in depth. (6) Remember to highlight (where applicable) that your activities were airworthiness related or flight safety critical. 28 of 42