NL-SPEC

NL STANDARD FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING COMPETENCE

KNOWLEDGE
EXPERIENCE
COMMITMENT
EXCELLENCE
2018
Content

Preface 4

The Purpose of the NL-SPEC 5

Professional Titles 6

Introduction to the Chartership Structure 8

What counts as CPD? 11

Sectors and disciplines 12

Professional and Ethical Behaviour 14

• Statement of Ethical Principles of KIVI 14

• Code of Ethics 14

The Application Process 15

An Overview: The Chartership Process 16

Overview: The CEng Standard 17

The CEng Standard 18

Overview: The IEng Standard 28

The IEng Standard 29

Glossary 39

Annex: 41

Comparison of CEng and IEng 41

• Knowledge and understanding of Engineering 42

• Design, develop and create products, systems, processes or services 44

• Leadership, responsibility and management 47

• Communication and interpersonal skills 50

• Professional commitment 52

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 Preface

Chartered Engineers set the standards that others follow.

Since the earliest days humankind has sought to make life easier, safer and more
productive through engineering. Today, engineering is all around us, satisfying everything
from our basic needs to our more complex dreams and ambition. The engineers who
make this possible, possess an incredible range of creative talent that is underpinned by
their inquisitive minds and balanced by their intellect and judgement. It is with this and
the latest technologies that we are able to sustain and improve the lives that we lead.

Society rightly places great faith in the engineering profession, counting on engineers
and their imagination to help us meet the challenges of the 21st century, and trusting
engineers to regulate themselves on its behalf. In order to do this, engineers must
inspire each other, maintain on the cutting edge of technology and be driven by societal
needs and demands. This trust can only be delivered through significant individual
commitment that is publicly demonstrated by the attainment of the professional
competence and behaviours that are described in this Standard.

The Chartership structure helps to ensure the development of the engineering profession
and it’s strong connection to society by regulating and maintaining this high standard.
Chartered status means that an engineer’s expertise and experience are recognized
around the world, therefore they are acknowledged as the most accomplished and most
professional of Engineers.

Professional Engineers with Chartered Status enjoy recognition by industry, government

and the general public worldwide. Chartered Engineers are recognized internationally
with the backing of international accords and agreements. In the Netherlands, the
bestowment of Chartered Status is exclusive to the Royal Netherlands Society of
Engineers (KIVI).

We are keen to ensure that our Chartership structure for Chartered Engineers and
Incorporated Engineers is relevant to modern practice, in line with sustainable
technological development focused on improving society, and has the backing and
support of the industry. KIVI harnesses the voices of CEOs and CTO’s across the industry
to publicly stand up for the importance of being Chartered and to support the high
standards that Chartership represents.

KIVI is committed to raising the profile of the engineering profession in the Netherlands,
and the Chartership structure is at the forefront of our advocacy efforts.

Micaela dos Ramos CEng

Registrar

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The Purpose of the NL-SPEC

The Chartership structure in the Netherlands complies with the rules and regulations
of the International Engineering Alliance (IEA). Since 2017 KIVI is a member of the IEA.
Therefore, professionally registered engineers in the Netherlands abide by the same
standards and are part of the same global Chartership structure, which enjoys worldwide
recognition. The Netherlands Standard for Professional Engineering Competence
(NL-SPEC) has its origin in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence
(UK-SPEC), created by the UK Engineering Council.

Professional registration with the Royal Netherlands Society of Engineers (KIVI) is

based on demonstration of competence and commitment. The NL-SPEC describes the
competence and commitment requirements that have to be met for registration as a
Chartered Engineer (CEng) or an Incorporated Engineer (IEng). It includes examples of
activities that could demonstrate achievement of the requirements, to enable individuals
and employers to find out whether they or their staff meet the registration requirements.
Qualifications that exemplify the required knowledge and understanding are listed,
however it should be noted that there are other ways of demonstrating achievement.

This document also explains the steps necessary to achieve professional registration, the
requirement to maintain and enhance competence once Chartered status is achieved,
and the obligations to act with integrity and in the public interest that are placed on
Chartered status.

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 Professional Titles

There are two professional titles available to individuals who meet the required standard of
competence and commitment; Chartered Engineer and Incorporated Engineer.

Chartered and Incorporated are different forms of Chartership, each with their own
merits and qualities, acknowledging different engineering backgrounds, project roles and
responsibilities in the different workfields. Chartered and Incorporated engineers, enjoy
recognition by industry, government and the general public worldwide. Chartered and
Incorporated Engineers are recognised internationally with the backing of international
accords and agreements.

Chartered Engineers
Chartered Engineers (CEng) - also known as - Professional Engineers
are characterised by their ability to develop appropriate solutions to
engineering problems through innovation and creativity, using existing
or new technologies. They might develop and apply new technologies,
promote advanced designs and designing methods, introduce new
and more efficient production techniques, market and construct
concepts, or pioneer new engineering services and management
methods. Chartered Engineers are variously engaged in technical and/
or commercial leadership and possess effective interpersonal skills.

Incorporated Engineers
Incorporated Engineers (IEng) - also known as - Engineering
Technologists are characterised by their ability to maintain and manage
applications of current and developing technology, and may undertake
engineering design, development, manufacture, construction and
operation. Incorporated Engineers are variously engaged in technical
and/or commercial management and possess effective interpersonal
skills.

Fellow Chartered Engineer

A special distinction may be awarded in the form of Fellowship status.
Fellow Chartered Engineer (FCEng) and Fellow Incorporated Engineer
(FIEng) are prestigious honours granted to Lead Engineers who are
Chartered and known and respected for their expertise. It is the
highest level within the Chartership qualification. Fellows have not
only proven themselves with their extensive experience and their
excellent career, but have also contributed significantly to the work
field as a whole. They increase the quality of the engineering sciences
by taking a leading role in their professional field and by sharing their
knowledge and experience with younger engineers. They are proven
leaders and innovators within the engineering profession.

All of these titles can generally be referred to as ‘Chartership’.

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Choosing which path is right for you
In the ever developing Engineering profession, there are increasingly diverse job roles
across multiple workfields and disciplines. Therefore, you must decide which Chartership
title is most suited to your career and your professional responsibilities.

The table below gives and overview of the difference between a Chartered Engineer and
an Incorporated Engineer.

Chartered Engineer Incorporated Engineers

Master's level or above. Bachelor's level or above.
Uses non-routine methods to solve Maintains and manages application of
complex problems. technology.
Develops new technologies and Applies current and developing
analytical techniques. technologies.
Has technical accountability for Exercises independent technical
complex systems. judgement.
Is accountable for project, financial and Actively participates in project and
management decisions. financial considerations.
Develops other technical staff. Has some responsibility in developing
other professional staff.
Effectively communicates technical Effectively communicates technical
matters. matters.

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 Introduction to the
Chartership Structure

Why Register?
Registration as a Chartered Engineer or an Incorporated Engineer sets individual
professionals apart from engineers who are not registered. It establishes their proven
knowledge, understanding and competence. In particular, registration demonstrates
a commitment to professional standards, ethical behaviour and to developing and
enhancing competence through continuing professional development (CPD).

Employers of registered engineering professionals have the assurance of knowing

that their employees have had their competence independently assessed, their
credentials verified, and their commitment to Continuing Professional Development
(CPD) established. They will have gained the recognition of their peers as meeting
the Netherlands standards for knowledge and experience. Maintaining registration
requires continued membership of the Royal Netherlands Society of Engineers (KIVI),
which ensures that registrants are exposed to new developments in their profession,
and provides opportunities to benefit from these. Increasingly, evidence of employing
registered engineering professionals is necessary to be eligible for certain contracts,
particularly international contracts.

Professional registration provides employers, government and society both in the

Netherlands and internationally, with the confidence that professionally registered
engineers possess and maintain the knowledge, skills and commitment required to
meet the engineering and technological needs of today, whilst also catering for the
needs of future generations.

Key elements: Competence and commitment

Two key principles of Chartership are competence and commitment. These are sustained
and developed through reflective learning, peer review, mentoring and CPD. The
Chartership structure creates a platform on both an individual and company level, that
accomodates knowledge exchange and connectivity, career strategy and planning, and
aligned contribution to company strategy.

What is competence?
Competence is the ability to do something successfully or efficiently. Achieving the
competence level for Chartership requires the right level of knowledge, understanding,
skill, and a professional attitude. Competence is developed by a combination of formal
and informal learning, training and work experience, generally known as Initial
Professional Development (IPD). However, these elements are not necessarily separate
or sequential and they may not always be formally structured.

There are five core areas of competence and commitment for all who acquire Chartered
status, broadly covering:

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A. Knowledge and understanding of engineering

B. Design, develop and create innovative products, systems, processes or services

C. Leadership, responsibility and management

D. Communication and interpersonal skills

E. Professional commitment

The following chapters in this document explain the threshold competence and
commitment standards for professional registration as a Chartered Engineer or
Incorporated Engineer, and include some examples of the kind of evidence that would
help to demonstrate these. The list of examples is not intended to be exhaustive,
there may be other examples and local equivalents. The standard also facilitates and
streamlines Initial Professional Development (IPD), which helps to develop engineers
skills more efficiently towards Chartership. This is supported through our Online
Professional Development Tool (OPD Tool). Mentoring may also be a part of this stage.

What is commitment?
Chartered Engineers and Incorporated Engineers not only demonstrate a commitment
to their own professional development but they also demonstrate a personal and
professional commitment to society, the engineering profession and the environment.
They are required to show that they have adopted a set of values and behaviours that
will maintain and enhance the reputation of the profession.

Specific evidence is required in the areas of:

• Undertaking engineering activities in a way that contributes to sustainable

development and a circular economy.

• Carrying out CPD necessary to maintain and enhance competence.

• Managing and applying safe systems of work.

• Complying with behavioural code of KIVI.

• Actively participating within the profession.

Candidates applying for professional registration must be committed to maintain and

enhance their competence. They will be required to show evidence that they have taken
steps to ensure this, and that they intend to continue to do this in line with the CPD
policy. This is an important part of recognition as a Chartered Engineer or an Incorporated
Engineer, and it is important that anyone seeking Chartership recognises that this will
entail obligations and an ongoing commitment.

CPD: Continuing Professional Development

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is the process of planning, tracking and
documenting the skills, knowledge and experience that you gain both formally and
informally as you work. CPD is used in the Chartership structure to maintain and enhance
the five core professional competences. All Chartered Engineers have an obligation to
undertake CPD, and to support the learning of others. This obligation underpins the
value of the professional titles of Chartered Engineer and Incorporated Engineer, which
ensures a high level of both competence and commitment. This in turn enables society
as a whole to have confidence in the engineering profession. CPD undertaken in the
stage before attaining Chartered Status may also be referred to as Initial Professional
Development (IPD).

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 CPD has several purposes, which will vary in relation to the candidates circumstances,
their needs and their career progression. Often candidates will do CPD to assure
continuing competence and innovation at their current job. At other times, CPD may be
done to enable a different role within or outside their organisation which may entail
gaining technical knowledge in a new field, or may have more management content or
not be a purely engineering role. Equally, CPD may help them follow a more long term
career development plan, or to enhance their professionalism and creativity in a wider
context than a specific job role. The focus of the candidate’s learning may therefore be
on different areas of competence at different times.

CPD may also take a variety of forms. On the one hand, it is informal learning through the
challenges and opportunities of working life and interaction with others (e.g. colleagues,
customers, suppliers) including professionals from other disciplines. However on the
other hand, this is to be supplemented by structured activities such as courses, lectures,
distance learning programmes, private study, attending workshops and seminars,
preparation of papers and presentations, acquiring patents, mentoring, involvement in
activities, or relevant volunteer work (this list is not intended to be exhaustive).

Individual candidates are best placed to determine their needs and how to meet them.
Often, employers or experienced colleagues will play a significant part in this, but
individuals should be responsible and proactive in seeking professional development
opportunities.

Whatever its purpose or nature, learning through CPD should be reflective and should relate
to specific objectives even if these are only to maintain their professional engineering
competence. Having a regularly reviewed development plan will facilitate learning,
although there will always be a place for unplanned activities. Candidates should record
both their CPD activities and what they have learned or achieved through them, and
relate this to any planned objectives. This reflection will help them to determine their
future needs and plan accordingly, as part of a cyclical process. It will also encourage an
outcome-based approach which is appropriate to professional learning.

KIVI supports CPD of candidates and engineers who have already attained Chartership
by providing an Online Professional Development Tool where CPD can easily be planned,
recorded, analysed and maintained.

CPD Policy
Chartered Engineers and Incorporated Engineers are required to maintain and enhance
their competence through CPD. In particular they should:

1. Take ownership of their learning and development needs, and develop plans
to indicate how they might meet these, in discussion with their employer, as
appropriate.

2. Undertake a variety of development activities with respect to all five competency

areas.

3. Record a minimum of 100 CPD hours over a two year period.

4. Reflect upon what they have learned or achieved through their CPD activities and
record these reflections.

5. Evaluate their CPD activities against any objectives which they have set and record
this evaluation.

6. Review their learning and development plans regularly following reflection and
assessment of future needs.

7. Support the learning and development of others through activities such as mentoring
and sharing professional expertise and knowledge.

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What Counts as CPD?

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 Sectors and Disciplines

Engineers graduate in a particular discipline, but in their professional life the field in
which they work becomes an important parameter as well. Therefore, in the Chartered
Engineer structure both the original discipline and the work field, or ‘sector’, will be
taken into account. These sectors cover several disciplines and industries. The sector
defines the context and therefore the specific required knowledge of the professional
engineer. Engineers from different disciplines in the same sector may share expertise
and develop knowledge, leading to innovation and creativity. At the same time engineers
from the same disciplines working in different sectors can also inspire each other and
equally spark innovative crossover concepts and techniques. The Chartership structure
for professional registration stimulates these interactions, both within the Netherlands
and internationally.

The Chartership structure is divided into four main sectors. The choice for these sectors is
based on domains relevant to industry. Each sector will form a platform for professionals
engaged in all engineering activities, such as development, design, planning, testing,
innovating, inventing, research, production, maintenance and management. The four
sectors currently handled within the KIVI Chartership structure are:

Infrastructure and building High tech systems

Marine and offshore Biotech

The main disciplines in present day engineering in the Netherlands, are determined as
follows:

• Aerospace engineering • Hydraulic engineering

• Agro engineering • Industrial design engineering
• Applied Mathematics • Industrial engineering and Manufacturing
• Applied Physics • Information and Software engineering
• Artificial Intelligence engineering • Marine engineering
• Automotive engineering • Materials science and engineering
• Biotechnical engineering • Mechanical engineering
• Building and Urbanism engineering • Medical engineering
• Chemical and Process engineering • Power and Energy engineering
• Civil engineering • Safety and Security engineering
• Electrical and Electronics engineering • Structural engineering
• Environmental engineering • Systems engineering
• Geotechnical engineering • Transport engineering

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Table of Disciplines
The table below demonstrates the main disciplines in the Chartered Engineer structure
distributed over the four work sectors; based on in which sector they play the most
prominent role in present day engineering in the Netherlands.

Infrastructure and Marine and High Tech Systems Biotech

Building Offshore

Aerospace
Agrocultural
Applied Applied Applied Applied
mathematics mathematics mathematics mathematics
Applied physics Applied physics Applied physics Applied physics
Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence
Automotive
Biotechnical
Building and
Urbanism
Chemical and Process Chemical and Process
Civil Civil
Electrical and Electrical and
Electronics Electronics
Environmental Environmental Environmental
Geotechnical Geotechnical
Hydraulic
Industrial design Industrial design
Industrial and Industrial and Industrial and Industrial and
Manufacturing Manufacturing Manufacturing Manufacturing
Information and Information and Information and Information and
software software software software
Marine
Materials science Materials science
Mechanical Mechanical Mechanical Mechanical
Medical Medical
Power and Energy Power and Energy
Safety and Security Safety and Security Safety and Security Safety and Security
Structural Structural
Systems Systems Systems Systems
Transport Transport Transport

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 Professional and Ethical
Behaviour

Statement of Ethical Principles of KIVI

Technology and science are strongly connected to our society. In their role as creators and
managers of the technology, engineers carry a special responsibility for people, society
and environment. As a guide, KIVI has composed a behavioural code for engineers to
help them during their professional worktime. With this code, KIVI hopes to provide
support and guidance for engineers who are working in the Netherlands.

Code of Ethics:
As members of the Royal Netherlands Society of Engineers (KIVI), we are deeply aware
of the influence that technology has on the quality of the society and the responsibility
that it brings to the execution of our profession. Therefore, we will strive to a higher
grade of professional and responsible behaviour while conducting our profession. On this
note we will state the following:

1. We shall take in account how our technical decisions influence the health and safety
of people and their surroundings. We will not hide any factors that influence the
safety of society and the environment.

2. We shall alert stakeholders where real or perceived conflicts of interest may occur.

3. We shall contribute to clear communication in reference to technical products and

technologies with regard to the application and possible negative effects.

4. We shall reject bribery and all forms of corrupt behaviour.

5. We shall base our conclusions, recommendation and deals on the most current and
available information.

6. We shall maintain and enhance our technical competence. We are familiar with our
own limitations and we shall make others aware of these limitations of our services.

7. We shall mention the resources that have contributed to our publications, reports,
and all other components of our engineers work. We are open to feedback and
recommendations of others.

8. We shall respect the cultural values and inhabitants of the countries we work in.

9. We shall promote a professional environment where everyone feels safe, and where
diversity and inclusion in all its forms are embraced and where our differences are
valued and respected.

10. We shall strive for a healthy development and practice of the engineering work in
all its components through loyal and open co-operation.

A detailed version of the code of ethics can be found at:

www.kivi.nl/codeofethics

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The Application Process

Formal Education requirements

The formal education requirements to qualify as a Chartered Engineer are an approved
Master's degree in Engineering, Technology or Science, or a PDEng, or a PhD in Engineering,
Technology, or Science. The formal education requirements to qualify as an Incorporated
Engineer are an approved Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology or Science.

Professional requirements
Professional registration is open to all engineers who have an acknowledged formal
education degree and can demonstrate competence and commitment to perform
professional work to the necessary standard. Anyone wishing to be registered must
obtain membership of the Royal Netherlands Society of Engineers (KIVI).

Candidates need to have at least five years of work experience to qualify for Chartership.
There is no prescribed maximum time period for the initial development of competence
and commitment. Candidates must demonstrate all sub-competencies. Demonstration
includes evidence of working in the required role in specific projects (project references)
and demonstration of the competence to apply methodologies relevant to the specific
engineering area.

How much time a candidate needs before they are ready to apply, depends on many
factors, such as prior qualifications or experience, job roles and personal circumstances.
To assist potential registrants, mentors, advisers and professional review assessors in
deciding the most appropriate category of registration, a matrix comparing requirements
for the two titles is provided in the Annex.

Assessment
Candidates must firstly submit a comprehensive English CV for initial review. Once the
candidate's extended CV is approved, the candidate must complete a portfolio covering
all five core-competences and sub-competences. Relevant evidence must be submitted
alongside this. The next stage is a Professional Review Interview (PRI) in which the
candidate gives a 10 minute presentation. They will then be questioned on both their
presentation, portfolio and workfield. The total duration of the PRI is 90 minutes.

If the candidate is successful, they will be added to the KIVI register and will have to
maintain their Chartership status through CPD. The next page includes an overview of
the requirements and application process of applying for Chartership.

Career development and progression

Registration as CEng or IEng demonstrates valued recognition of an individual’s
engineering education, competence and commitment. Evidence of competence and
commitment is the key requirement for Chartership, and normally there will be a
need for additional education and training before an individual can be registered for a
different title.

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 An Overview:
The Chartership Process

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 Overview: The CEng Standard

COMPETENCE A COMPETENCE B COMPETENCE C COMPETENCE D COMPETENCE E

Design, develop
Knowledge and Leadership,
and create innovative Communication & Professional
understanding of responsibility &
products, systems, interpersonal skills commitment
A
engineering management
processes or services

A1: Extend your theoretical B1: Identify potential projects C1: Plan for effective project D1: Identify all stakeholders E1: Demonstrate ethical
knowledge of new and and opportunities. implementation. and communicate with others behaviour and comply with
advancing technology. at all levels. relevant legal and regulatory
B2: Conduct appropriate C2: Budget, organise, direct requirements.
A2: Contribute to the research, and undertake and control tasks, people and D2: Present and discuss
development of the theory of design and development of resources. proposals. E2: Design, manage and apply
engineering technology. new and creative engineering safe systems of work.
solutions. C3: Lead teams and develop D3: Demonstrate personal
staff to meet changing and social skills, including the E3: Undertake engineering
B3: Manage implementation of technical and managerial ability to work in teams. activities in a way that
design solutions, and evaluate needs. contributes to sustainable
their effectiveness. development and a circular
C4: Bring about continuous economy.
B4: Exercise sound judgement improvement through quality
when stakes are conflicting or management. E4: Demonstrate your
knowledge is incomplete. development strategy and how
C5: Be a leader within your you plan to carry out and record
work field and society. CPD in order to maintain and
enhance all competences A-E.

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 The CEng Standard

Chartered Engineers develop solutions to engineering problems using new or

existing technologies, through innovation, creativity and/or they may have
technical accountability for complex systems with significant levels of risk.

Chartered Engineers are able to demonstrate:

• The theoretical knowledge to solve problems in new technologies and develop
new analytical techniques.
• Successful application of the knowledge to deliver innovative products and
services and/or take technical responsibility for complex engineering systems.
• Accountability for research and/or project, finance and personnel management
and managing trade-offs between technical and socio-economic factors.
• Skill sets necessary to develop other technical staff or engineering students.
• Effective interpersonal skills in communicating technical matters.

Table of Competence areas

The following pages contain the competence and commitment standard for a Chartered
Engineer, this includes examples for each sub-competence. An example of the table
layout can be found below:

The Competence and Commitment Examples

standard for a Chartered Engineer. The examples given in this
column are intended to help you
Chartered Engineers must be identify activities you might quote
competent throughout their working to demonstrate the required
life, by virtue of their education, competence and commitment for
training and experience. CEng registration.

These are not exhaustive.

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A Use a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge and
understanding to optimise the theory of existing and emerging technology.

A1 Extend your theoretical knowledge

of new and advancing technology.
Engage in formal post-graduate
academic study.

This could include an ability to: Engage in non-formal learning at quality

based seminars, masterclasses and
• Extend own technological other forms of training.
capability through formal and
non-formal learning. Learn and develop new engineering
theories and techniques in the
• Broaden and deepen own workplace.
knowledge base through
research and experimentation. Broaden your knowledge of engineering
codes, standards and specifications.
• Acquiring knowledge specific
to the jurisdiction in which you
practice.

A2 Contribute to the development

of the theory of engineering
Further develop the implementation of
unproven technologies and document
technology. this in a way that others can learn from
it.
This could include an ability to:
Give lectures, present on discipline
• Contribute to theory through related seminars or conferences. Give
cross-disciplinary work. a masterclass, write or peer-review
• Documenting and sharing articles or academic papers.
your knowledge so that other File or obtain a patent.
engineers can benefit from it.

• Develop a new theory backed

by evidence to improve current
practice.

• Develop knowledge specific to

the jurisdiction in which you
practice.

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 B Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to the analysis and
solution of engineering challenges.

B1 Identify potential projects and

opportunities.
Involvement in the marketing of and
tendering for new engineering products,
processes or systems.
This could include an ability to:
Persuade client to initiate a new project
• Consider and find use for new or to broaden the initial scope.
and emerging technologies.
Use strategic thinking and insight on
• Use own knowledge of the developments in your field to identify
employer’s position to identify potential future needs of your company.
or assess the viability of
opportunities.

• Explore the ground for projects

on new or enhanced engineering
products, systems, processes or
services.

B2 Conduct appropriate research,

and undertake design and
Carry out formal theoretical research or
applied research on the job.
development of new and creative
engineering solutions. Evaluate numerical and analytical tools.

This could include an ability to: Lead/manage value engineering and

whole life costing.
• Identify and agree appropriate
research methodologies. Lead design teams.

• Collect, analyse and evaluate Draft specifications; develop and test

the relevant data prior to options.
implementation. Produce concept designs.
• Develop the necessary tests. Design or develop solutions, identifying
• Undertake engineering design. the nature of the problem and
uniqueness of the solution.
• Prepare, present and agree
design recommendations, with
appropriate analysis of risk, and
taking account of cost, quality,
safety, reliability, appearance,
fitness for purpose, security,
intellectual property (IP)
constraints and opportunities,
and environmental impact.

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B3 Manage implementation of design
solutions, and evaluate their
Follow the design process through into
product or service realisation and its
effectiveness. evaluation.

This could include an ability to: Prepare and present reports on the
evaluation of the effectiveness of the
• Ensure that the application of the designs, including risk, safety and life
design results in the appropriate cycle considerations.
practical outcome.
Analyse and interpret performance.
• Implement design solutions,
taking account of critical Determine critical success factors.
constraints, including due
concern for safety and Manage product improvement.
sustainability. Develop concept designs into detailed
• Determine the criteria for designs.
evaluating the design solutions.

• Evaluate the outcome against

the original specification.

• Actively learn from feedback on

results to improve future design
solutions and build best practice.

B4 Exercise sound judgement when

stakes are conflicting or knowledge
Identify various options and make sound
judgement on the engineering approach
is incomplete. when data is limited, incomplete or
inconclusive.
This could include an ability to:
Ability to realise the essence of an
• Recognise complexity and assess unforeseen complex problem and making
alternatives in light of competing sound judgement on an engineering
requirements and incomplete solution, even though not all parameters
knowledge. are known.

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 C Demonstrate technical and managerial leadership.

C1 Plan for effective project

implementation.
Lead or manage project planning
activities.

This could include an ability to: Carry out project risk assessments.

• Systematically review the Collaborate with key stakeholders, and

factors affecting the project negotiate agreement to the plans.
implementation including safety
and sustainability considerations. Plan programmes and delivery of tasks;
identify resources and costs.
• Define a holistic and systematic
approach to risk identification, Produce and implement procurement
assessment and management. plans.

• Lead on preparing and agreeing Negotiate the necessary contractual

implementation plans and arrangements with other stakeholders
method statements. (client, subcontractors, suppliers, etc).

• Ensure that the necessary

resources are secured and brief
the project team.

C2 Budget, organise, direct and

control tasks, people and
Take responsibility for and control
project operations.
resources.
Manage the balance between quality,
This could include an ability to: cost and time.

• Set up appropriate management Manage risk register and contingency

systems. systems.

• Organise and lead work teams, Manage project funding, payments and
coordinating project activities. recovery.

• Define quality standards, Allocate and manage resources.

programme and budget within
legal and statutory requirements. Satisfy legal and statutory obligations.

• Ensure that variations from Lead or manage tasks within identified

quality standards, programme financial, commercial and regulatory
and budgets are identified, and constraints.
that corrective action is taken.

• Gather and evaluate feedback,

and recommend improvements.

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C3 Lead teams and develop staff
to meet changing technical and
Carry out/contribute to staff appraisals.

managerial needs. Plan/contribute to the training and

development of staff.
This could include an ability to:
Gather evidence from colleagues of the
• Agree objectives and work plans management, assessment and feedback
with teams and individuals. that you have provided.

• Identify team and individual Carry out/contribute to disciplinary

needs, and plan for their procedures.
development.

• Reinforce team commitment to

professional standards.

• Lead and support team and

individual development.

• Assess team and individual

performance, and provide
feedback.

C4 Bring about continuous

improvement through quality
Plan and implement best practice
methods of continuous improvement,
management. eg ISO 9000, EFQM, balanced scorecard.

This could include an ability to: Carry out quality audits.

• Develop and maintain operations Monitor, maintain and improve delivery.

to meet quality standards.
Identify, implement and evaluate
• Promote quality throughout the changes to meet quality objectives.
organisation and its customer
and supplier networks.

• Direct project evaluation and

propose recommendations for
improvement.

C5 Be a leader within your work field

and society.
Carry out the role as a leader within
your work field and area of expertise, as
a manager and expert or on other areas
This could include: of engineering.
• Lead within your expertise or Take the role as a leader to the outside
specialism. world and act as a role model.
• Set a standard that everyone Lead by example.
uses.

• Act as a role model.

• Lead in your management role,

act as a role model.

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 D Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.

D1 Identify all stakeholders and

communicate with others at all
Ability to engage with others from all
organisational levels.
levels.
Engage or interact with professional
This could include an ability to: networks.

• Interact and communicate with Exchange information and provide

collegues and professional advice to technical and non-technical
network, as well as with colleagues.
possible stakeholders, on a
variety of professional matters. Discuss with stakeholders and societal
parties.
• Lead, chair, contribute to and
record meetings and discussions.

• Prepare communications,
documents and reports on
complex matters.

• Engage with a non-technical

audience, explain technical
matters to them, and the ability
to listen to and act upon their
concerns and ideas.

D2 Present and discuss proposals. Give presentations and engage in

debates.
This could include an ability to:
Present records of discussions and their
• Prepare and deliver outcomes.
presentations on strategic
matters. Present and discuss roadmaps.

• Lead and sustain debates with

audiences. Feed the results back
to improve the proposals.

• Raise the awareness of risk,

sustainability and professional
ethics.

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D3 Demonstrate personal and social
skills, including the ability to work
Take responsibility for productive
working relationships.
in teams.
Evidence from colleagues of your
This could include an ability to: personal and social skills.

• Know and manage own Apply diversity and anti-discrimination

emotions, strengths and norms and legislation.
weaknesses.
Be sensitive and aware of cultural
• Be aware of the needs and differences.
concerns of others, especially
where related to diversity and
equality.

• Be confident and flexible in

dealing with new and changing
interpersonal situations.

• Identify, agree and lead work

towards collective goals.

• Create, maintain and enhance

productive working relationships,
and resolve conflicts.

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 E Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards,
recognising obligations to the profession, the environment and society.

E1 Demonstrate ethical behaviour

and comply with relevant legal
Name examples of how you apply the
code of ethics and what it means for
and regulatory requirements. your work.

This includes an ability to: Demonstrate initiative in and

commitment to the affairs of your
• Have high professional standards profession.
in such a way that ethical actions
and solutions are always leading, Work with a variety of conditions of
even in cases that are not contract.
(completely) covered by law or
codes of conduct. Demonstrate your preference for ethical
actions and solutions.
• Demonstrate understanding
of societal concerns and how
this is reflected in engineering
solutions.

• Lead work within all relevant

legislation and regulatory
frameworks, including social and
employment legislation.

E2 Manage and apply safe systems of

work.
Undertake formal health and safety
training.

This could include an ability to: Work with health and safety legislation
and best practice.
• Ensure that systems satisfy
health, safety and welfare Carry out safety audits.
requirements.
Identify and minimise hazards.
• Identify and take responsibility
for own obligations for health, Assess and control risks.
safety and welfare issues. Evaluate the costs and benefits of safe
• Develop and implement working.
appropriate hazard identification Deliver strategic health and safety
and risk management systems briefings and inductions.
and culture.
Incorporate safety into your designs.
• Manage, evaluate and improve
these systems.

• Apply a sound knowledge of

health and safety legislation.

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E3 Undertake engineering activities
in a way that contributes to
Adopt sustainable practices. Achieve
favourable social, economic and
sustainable development and a environmental outcomes.
circular economy.
Carry out environmental impact
This could include an ability to: assessments.

• Operate and act responsibly, Carry out environmental risk

taking account of the need assessments.
to progress environmental,
social and economic outcomes Plan and implement best practice
simultaneously. environmental management systems,
eg ISO 14000.
• Use imagination, creativity and
innovation to provide products Manage best practice risk management
and services which maintain systems eg ISO 31000.
and enhance the quality of the Work within environmental norms and
environment and community, legislation.
and meet financial objectives.

• Understand and secure

stakeholder involvement in
sustainable development.

• Use resources efficiently and

effectively.

E4 Demonstrate your development

strategy and how you plan to
Formal education

carry out and record CPD in order Self-directed learning

to maintain and enhance all Contribution to engineering knowledge
competences A-E.
Support of Chartership Structure
This includes an ability to:
Profession directed activities
• Identify your aims and goals for
professional development and Industry-based learning
translate them into actionable
results. Coaching and volunteering

• Have insight on developments in Use of the OPD Tool

your field and translate that to
your future development needs.

• Continuously challenge, develop

and improve your own technical
and behavioural competences.

• Practice reflective learning,

mentoring and peer review.

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 Overview: The IEng Standard

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COMPETENCE A COMPETENCE B COMPETENCE C COMPETENCE D COMPETENCE E

Design, develop
Knowledge and Leadership,
and create innovative Communication & Professional
understanding of responsibility &
products, systems, interpersonal skills commitment
engineering management
processes or services

A1: Extend your theoretical B1: Identify, review and C1: Plan for effective project D1: Identify all stakeholders E1: Demonstrate ethical
knowledge of the application select techniques, procedures implementation. and communicate with others behaviour and comply with
of engineering technology. and methods to undertake at all levels. relevant legal and regulatory
engineering tasks. C2: Manage tasks, people and requirements.
A2: Contribute to the resources to plan and budget. D2: Present and discuss
continuous improvement B2: Contribute to the proposals. E2: Manage and apply safe
of applied engineering design and development of C3: Manage teams and systems of work.
technology. engineering solutions. develop staff to meet changing D3: Demonstrate personal
technical and and social skills, including the E3: Undertake engineering
B3: Implement design managerial needs. ability to work in teams. activities in a way that
solutions and contribute to contributes to sustainable
their evaluation. C4: Manage continuous quality development and a circular
improvement. economy.
B4: Exercise sound judgement
in the course of implementing C5: Contribute to the E4: Demonstrate your
solutions. engineering world and society development strategy and how
as a role model. you plan to carry out and record
CPD in order to maintain and
enhance all competences A-E.
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Incorporated Engineers maintain and manage applications of current and

developing technology, and may undertake engineering design, development,
manufacture, construction and operation.

Incorporated Engineers are able to demonstrate:

• The theoretical knowledge to solve problems in developed technologies using well
proven analytical techniques
• Successful application of their knowledge to deliver engineering projects or
services using established technologies and methods
• Responsibility for project and financial planning and management together with
some responsibility for leading and developing other professional staff
• Effective interpersonal skills in communicating technical matters
• Commitment to professional engineering values.

Table of Competence areas

The following pages contain the competence and commitment standard for an
Incorporated Engineer, this includes examples for each sub-competence. An example
of the table layout can be found below:

The Competence and Commitment The examples given in the column

standard for the Incorporated below are intended to help you
Engineer. identify activities you might quote
to demonstrate the required
Incorporated Engineers must be competence and commitment for
competent throughout their working IEng registration.
life, by virtue of their education,
training and experience. These are not exhaustive.

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 A Use a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge and
understanding to optimise the application of existing and emerging technology.

A1 Extend your theoretical knowledge

of the application of engineering
Engage in formal learning.

technology. Learn new engineering theories

and techniques in the workplace, at
This could include an ability to: seminars, etc.

• Identify the limits of own Broaden your knowledge of engineering

personal knowledge and skills. codes, standards and specifications.

• Strive to extend own

technological capability.

• Broaden and deepen own

knowledge base through new
applications and techniques.

A2 Contribute to the continuous

improvement of applied
Manage or contribute to market
research, and product and process
engineering technology. research and development, and
document this in a way that others can
This could include an ability to: learn from it.
• Documenting and sharing Apply root cause analysis and publish
your knowledge so that other it within the organisation and/or to the
engineers can benefit from it. public.
• Use market intelligence and Conduct statistically sound appraisal
knowledge of technological of data and publish it within the
developments to promote and organisation and/or to the public.
improve the effectiveness of
engineering products, systems or
services.

• Contribute to the evaluation and

development of systems.

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 Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to design, develop,

B manufacture, construct, commission, operate, maintain, decommission

and re-cycle engineering processes, systems, services and products.

B1 Identify, review and select

techniques, procedures
Contribute to the marketing of and
tendering for new engineering products,
and methods to undertake processes and systems.
engineering tasks.
Contribute to the specification and
This could include an ability to: procurement of new engineering
products, processes and systems.
• Establish users requirements for
improvement. Develop decommissioning processes.
Set targets, and draft programmes and
• Select a review methodology. action plans.
• Fully exploit and implement
current technology.

• Review the potential for

enhancing engineering practices,
products, processes, systems and
services, using evidence from
best practice.

• Establish an action plan to

implement the results of the
review.

B2 Contribute to the design and

development of engineering
Contribute to theoretical and applied
research.
solutions.
Manage/contribute to value
This could include an ability to: engineering and whole life costing.

• Contribute to the identification Work in design teams.

and specification of design and
development requirements for Draft specifications.
engineering products, processes, Find and evaluate information from a
systems and services. variety of sources, including online.
• Identify operational risks and Develop and test options.
evaluate possible engineering
solutions, taking account of Identify resources and costs of options.
cost, quality, safety, reliability,
appearance, fitness for purpose, Produce detailed designs.
security, intellectual property Be aware of IP constraints and
(IP) constraints and opportunities, opportunities.
and environmental impact.

• Collect and analyse results.

• Carry out necessary tests.

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 B3 Implement design solutions and
contribute to their evaluation.
Follow the design process through into
product manufacture.

This could include an ability to: Operate and maintain processes,

systems etc.
• Secure the resources required for
implementation. Contribute to reports on the evaluation
of the effectiveness of the designs,
• Implement design solutions, including risk, safety and life cycle
taking account of critical considerations.
constraints, including due
concern for safety and Contribute to product improvement.
sustainability.
Interpret and analyse performance.
• Identify problems during
implementation and take Contribute to determining critical
corrective action. success factors.

• Contribute to recommendations
for improvement and actively
learn from feedback on results.

B4 Exercise sound judgement in the

course of implementing solutions.
Identify various options and make sound
judgement on the engineering approach
when data is limited, incomplete or
This could include an ability to: inconclusive.

• Recognise complexity and assess Ability to realise the essence of an

alternatives in light of competing unforeseen complex problem and making
requirements and incomplete sound judgement on an engineering
knowledge. solution, even though not all parameters
are known.

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C Demonstrate technical and commercial management.

C1 Plan for effective project

implementation.
Manage or contribute to project
planning activities.

This could include an ability to: Contribute to project risk assessments.

• Identify factors affecting the Collaborate with key stakeholders.

project implementation.
Plan programmes and delivery of tasks;
• Carry out holistic and systematic identify resources and costs.
risk identification, assessment
and management. Apply the necessary contractual
arrangements with other stakeholders
• Prepare and agree (client, subcontractors, suppliers, etc).
implementation plans and
method statements. Produce and implement procurement
plans.
• Secure the necessary resources
and confirm roles in project
team.

C2 Manage tasks, people and

resources to plan and budget.
Manage/contribute to project
operations.

This could include an ability to: Manage the balance between quality,
cost and time.
• Operate appropriate
management systems. Manage contingency processes.

• Manage work teams, Contribute to the management of

coordinating project activities. project funding, payments and recovery.

• Work to the agreed quality Satisfy legal and statutory obligations.

standards, programme and
budget, within legal and Manage tasks within identified financial,
statutory requirements. commercial and regulatory constraints.

• Identify variations from quality

standards, programme and
budgets, and take corrective
action.

• Evaluate performance and

recommend improvements.

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 C3 Manage teams and develop staff
to meet changing technical and
Carry out/contribute to staff appraisals.

managerial needs. Plan/contribute to the training and

development of staff.
• This could include an ability to:
Gather evidence from colleagues of the
• Agree objectives and work plans management, assessment and feedback
with teams and individuals. that you have provided.

• Identify team and individual Carry out/contribute to disciplinary

needs, and plan for their procedures.
development.

• Reinforce team commitment to

professional standards.

• Manage and support team and

individual development.

• Assess team and individual

performance, and provide
feedback.

C4 Manage continuous quality

improvement.
Promote quality.

Manage / contribute to best practice

This could include an ability to: methods of continuous improvement,
eg ISO 9000, EFQM, balanced scorecard.
• Ensure the application of quality
management principles by team Carry out/contribute to quality audits.
members and colleagues.
Monitor, maintain and improve delivery.
• Manage operations to maintain
quality standards. Identify, implement and evaluate
changes to meet quality objectives.
• Evaluate projects and
make recommendations for
improvement.

C5 Contribute to the engineering

world and society as a role model.
Contribute to and carry out the role as a
role model within your work field and
area of expertise, as a manager and
This could include: expert or on other areas of engineering
• Be a role model within your and the society.
expert or specialist role.

• Be a role model within your

management role.

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D Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.

D1 Identify all stakeholders and

communicate with others at all
Engage or interact with professional
networks.
levels.
Ability to engage with others from all
This could include an ability to: organisational levels.

• Interact and communicate with Exchange information and provide

collegues and professional advice to technical and non-technical
network, as well as with colleagues.
possible stakeholders, on a
variety of professional matters. Discuss with stakeholders and societal
parties.
• Contribute to, chair and record
meetings and discussions.

• Prepare communications,
documents and reports on
technical matters.

• Engage with a non-technical

audience, explain technical
matters to them, and the ability
to listen to and act upon their
concerns and ideas.

D2 Present and discuss proposals. Give presentations, present records of

discussions and their outcomes.
This could include an ability to:

• Prepare and deliver appropriate

presentations.

• Manage debates with audiences.

• Feed the results back to improve

the proposals.

• Contribute to the awareness

of risk, sustainability and
professional ethics.

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 D3 Demonstrate personal and social
skills, including the ability to work
Take responsibility for productive
working relationships.
in teams.
Evidence from colleagues of your
This could include an ability to: personal and social skills.

• Know and manage own Apply diversity and anti-discrimination

emotions, strengths and norms and legislation.
weaknesses.
Be sensitive and aware of cultural
• Be aware of the needs and differences.
concerns of others, especially
where related to diversity and
equality.

• Be confident and flexible in

dealing with new and changing
interpersonal situations.

• Identify, agree and work towards

collective goals.

• Create, maintain and enhance

productive working relationships,
and resolve conflicts.

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E Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards, recognising
obligations to the profession the environment and society.

E1 Demonstrate ethical behaviour

and comply with relevant legal
Name examples of how you apply the
code of ethics and what it means for
and regulatory requirements. your work.

This includes an ability to: Contribute to the affairs of your

profession.
• Have high professional standards
in such a way that ethical actions Work with a variety of conditions of
and solutions are always leading, contract.
even in cases that are not
(completely) covered by law or Demonstrate your preference for ethical
codes of conduct. actions and solutions.

• Demonstrate understanding
of societal concerns and how
this is reflected in engineering
solutions.

• Manage work within all relevant

legislation and regulatory
frameworks, including social and
employment legislation.

E2 Manage and apply safe systems of

work.
Undertake formal health and safety
training.

This could include an ability to: Work with health and safety legislation
and best practice.
• Manage systems that satisfy
health, safety and welfare Carry out safety audits.
requirements.
Identify and minimise hazards.
• Identify and take responsibility
for own obligations for health, Assess and control risks.
safety and welfare issues. Deliver health and safety briefings and
• Develop and implement inductions.
appropriate hazard identification Incorporate safety into your designs.
and risk management systems
and culture.

• Manage, evaluate and improve

these systems.

• Apply a sound knowledge of

health and safety legislation.

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 E3 Undertake engineering activities
in a way that contributes to
Carry out/contribute to environmental
impact assessments.
sustainable development and a
circular economy. Carry out/contribute to environmental
risk assessments.
This could include an ability to:
Manage best practice environmental
• Operate and act responsibly, management systems, eg ISO 14000.
taking account of the need
to progress environmental, Manage best practice risk management
social and economic outcomes systems eg ISO 31000.
simultaneously. Work within environmental norms and
• Provide products and services legislation.
which maintain and enhance the Adopt sustainable practices.
quality of the environment and
community, and meet financial Contribute to favourable social,
objectives. economic and environmental outcomes.

• Understand and encourage

stakeholder involvement in
sustainable development.

• Use resources efficiently and

effectively.

E4 Demonstrate your development

strategy and how you plan to
Formal education

carry out and record CPD in order Self-directed learning

to maintain and enhance all Contribution to engineering knowledge
competences A-E.
Support of Chartership Structure
This includes an ability to:
Profession directed activities
• Identify your aims and goals for
professional development and Industry-based learning
translate them into actionable
results. Coaching and volunteering

• Have insight on developments in Use of the OPD Tool

your field and translate that to
your future development needs.

• Continuously challenge, develop

and improve technical and
behavioural competences.

• Practice reflective learning,

mentoring and peer review.

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Glossary

Chartered Engineer One of the professional titles available to individuals

(CEng) who meet the required standard of competence and
commitment.

Competence The ability to carry out a task to an effective standard.

Its achievement requires the right level of knowledge,
understanding and skill, as well as a professional
attitude. It is part of the requirement (along with
commitment) that must be demonstrated in order for an
individual to be admitted to KIVI register at the relevant
level.

Continuing Professional The systematic acquisition of knowledge and skills, and

Development (CPD) the development of personal qualities, to maintain and
enhance professional competence. All CEng and IEng
have an obligation to undertake CPD, and to support the
learning of others.

Engineering Council UK The UK regulatory body for the engineering profession

that sets and maintains internationally recognised
standards of professional competence and ethics for the
UK, and holds the UK register of professional engineers
and technicians.

www.engc.org.uk

Fellowship Status Fellowship Status is a special distinction status within

Chartership and provides recognition of the excellency
and expertise of a senior engineer.

Incorporated Engineer One of the professional titles available to individuals

(IEng) who meet the required standard of competence and
commitment.

Initial Professional The development period needed to become on level to

Development (IPD) apply for Chartered or Incorporated Engineers. This is the
preparation period before undergoing the professional
review.

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 KIVI Koninklijk Instituut van Ingenieurs, The Royal
Netherlands Society of Engineers, for Engineers of
University and University of Applied Sciences level.
Holds the Dutch Register for Chartered Engineers and
Incorporated Engineers. www.kivi.nl

NL-SPEC: The NL standard which sets out the competence

and commitment requirements for registration as a
The NL Standard for Chartered Engineer or Incorporated Engineer.
Professional Engineering
Competence

Online Professional The online tool where all stages of Chartership can
Development Tool be processed and tracked, including the application
(OPD Tool) portfolio and CPD hours.

Professional The process by which an individual gains professional

Development competence. It may take place through formal
and informal learning, and workplace training and
experience.

Professional Registration The process whereby an individual is admitted to

the KIVI’s Register as a Chartered Engineer or an
Incorporated Engineer. Admission is based on the
individual demonstrating, via a peer review process,
that he/she has met the profession’s standards of
commitment and competence. Award of the CEng or IEng
title permits the use of the relevant post-nominal.

Professional Review A peer assessment process to decide whether an

individual has met the requirements for registration. It is
a holistic assessment of the applicant’s competence and
commitment against the relevant sections of NL-SPEC.
For candidates seeking CEng or IEng registration, this will
include a professional review interview.

UK-SPEC: The UK standard which sets out the competence

and commitment requirements for registration with
The UK Standard for the Engineering Council as a Chartered Engineer,
Professional Engineering Incorporated Engineer or Engineering Technician. www.
Competence engc.org.uk/ukspec

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Annex:
Comparison of CEng and IEng

Chartered Engineer Incorporated Engineer

Chartered Engineers develop Incorporated Engineers maintain
solutions to engineering problems and manage applications of current
using new or existing technologies, and developing technology, and
through innovation, creativity may undertake engineering
and/or they may have technical design, development, manufacture,
accountability for complex systems construction and operation.
with significant levels of risk.

They are Master's level or above. They are Bachelor's level or above.

Chartered Engineers are able to Incorporated Engineers are able to

demonstrate: demonstrate:

• The theoretical knowledge to solve • The theoretical knowledge to solve

problems in new technologies and problems in developed technologies
develop new analytical techniques. using well proven analytical techniques.

• Successful application of the • Successful application of their

knowledge to deliver innovative knowledge to deliver engineering
products and services and/or take projects or services using established
technical responsibility for complex technologies and methods.
engineering systems.
• Responsibility for project and financial
• Accountability for research and/ planning and management together
or project, finance and personnel with some responsibility for leading
management and managing trade- and developing other professional
offs between technical and socio- staff.
economic factors.
• Effective interpersonal skills in
• Skill sets necessary to develop other communicating technical matters.
technical staff or engineering students.
• Commitment to professional
• Effective interpersonal skills in engineering values.
communicating technical matters.

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A Knowledge and understanding of Engineering

Chartered Engineer Incorporated Engineer

Description Examples Description Examples

Use a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge and Use a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge and
A understanding to optimise the theory of existing and emerging technology. understanding to apply existing and emerging technology.

Extend your theoretical knowledge Engage in formal post-graduate Extend your theoretical knowledge Engage in formal learning.
A1 of new and advancing technology. academic study. of the application of engineering
technology. Learn new engineering theories
This could include an ability to: Engage in non-formal learning at and techniques in the workplace, at
quality based seminars, masterclasses This could include an ability to: seminars, etc.
• Extend own technological and other forms of training.
capability through formal and • Identify the limits of own Broaden your knowledge of
non-formal learning. Learn and develop new engineering personal knowledge and skills. engineering codes, standards and
theories and techniques in the specifications
• Broaden and deepen own workplace. • Strive to extend own
knowledge base through research technological capability.
and experimentation. Broaden your knowledge of
engineering codes, standards and • Broaden and deepen own
• Acquiring the knowledge specific specifications. knowledge base through new
to the jurisdiction in which you applications and techniques.
practice.
 Contribute to the development Further develop the implementation Contribute to the continuous Manage or contribute to market
A2 of the theory of engineering of unproven technologies and improvement of applied research, and product and process
technology. document this in a way that others engineering technology. research and development, and
can learn from it. document this in a way that others
This could include an ability to: This could include an ability to: can learn from it.
Give lectures, present on discipline
• Contribute to theory through related seminars or conferences. Give • Documenting and sharing Apply root cause analysis and publish
cross-disciplinary work. a masterclass, write or peer-review your knowledge so that other it within the organisation and/or to
articles or academic papers. engineers can benefit from it. the public.
• Documenting and sharing
your knowledge so that other File or obtain a patent. • Use market intelligence and Conduct statistically sound appraisal
engineers can benefit from it. knowledge of technological of data and publish it within the
developments to promote and organisation and/or to the public.
• Develop a new theory backed improve the effectiveness of
by evidence to improve current engineering products, systems or
practice. services.
• Develop knowledge specific to • Contribute to the evaluation and
the jurisdiction in which you development of systems.
practice.

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Design, develop and create innovative
B products, systems, processes or services

Chartered Engineer Incorporated Engineer

Description Examples Description Examples

Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to the analysis and Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to design, develop,
B solution of engineering problems. manufacture, construct, commission, operate, maintain, decommission and
re-cycle engineering processes, systems, services and products.

Identify potential projects and Involvement in the marketing of Identify, review and select Contribute to the marketing of and
B1 opportunities. and tendering for new engineering techniques, procedures and tendering for new engineering
products, processes or systems. methods to undertake engineering products, processes and systems.
This could include an ability to: tasks.
Persuade client to initiate a new Contribute to the specification and
• Consider and find use for new and project or to broaden the initial scope. This could include an ability to: procurement of new engineering
emerging technologies. products, processes and systems.
Use strategic thinking and insight • Establish users requirements for
• Use own knowledge of the on developments in your field to improvement. Develop decommissioning processes.
employer’s position to identify identify potential future needs of your • Select a review methodology.
or assess the viability of company. Set targets, and draft programmes
opportunities. • Fully exploit and implement and action plans.
current technology.
• Explore the ground for projects • Review the potential for
on new or enhanced engineering enhancing engineering practices,
products, systems, processes or products, processes, systems and
services. services, using evidence from
best practice.
• Establish an action plan to
implement the results of the
review.
 Conduct appropriate research, and Carry out formal theoretical research Contribute to the design and Contribute to theoretical and applied
B2 undertake design and development or applied research on the job. development of engineering research.
of new and creative engineering solutions.
solutions. Evaluate numerical and analytical Manage/contribute to value
tools. This could include an ability to: engineering and whole life costing.
This could include an ability to: • Contribute to the identification
Lead/manage value engineering and Work in design teams.
• Identify and agree appropriate and specification of design and
whole life costing.
research methodologies. development requirements for Draft specifications.
Lead design teams. engineering products, processes,
• Collect, analyse and evaluate systems and services. Find and evaluate information from a
the relevant data prior to Draft specifications; develop and test variety of sources, including online.
• Identify operational risks and
implementation. options. evaluate possible engineering Develop and test options.
• Develop the necessary tests. Produce concept designs. solutions, taking account of
cost, quality, safety, reliability, Identify resources and costs of options.
• Undertake engineering design. Design or develop solutions, appearance, fitness for purpose,
identifying the nature of the problem security, intellectual property (IP) Produce detailed designs.
• Prepare, present and agree
and uniqueness of the solution. constraints and opportunities, and Be aware of IP constraints and
design recommendations, with
environmental impact. opportunities.
appropriate analysis of risk, and
taking account of cost, quality, • Collect and analyse results. Carry
safety, reliability, appearance, out necessary tests.
fitness for purpose, security,
intellectual property (IP)
constraints and opportunities, and
environmental impact.

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Manage implementation of design Follow the design process through into Implement design solutions and Follow the design process through into
B3 solutions, and evaluate their product or service realisation and its contribute to their evaluation. product manufacture.
effectiveness. evaluation.
This could include an ability to: Operate and maintain processes,
This could include an ability to: Prepare and present reports on the • Secure the resources required for systems etc.
• Ensure that the application of the evaluation of the effectiveness of the implementation.
designs, including risk, safety and life Contribute to reports on the
design results in the appropriate
cycle considerations. • Implement design solutions, evaluation of the effectiveness of the
practical outcome.
taking account of critical designs, including risk, safety and life
• Implement design solutions, Analyse and interpret performance. cycle considerations.
constraints, including due concern
taking account of critical
for safety and sustainability.
constraints, including due concern Determine critical success factors. Contribute to product improvement.
for safety and sustainability. • Identify problems during
Manage product improvement. Interpret and analyse performance.
• Determine the criteria for implementation and take
evaluating the design solutions. Develop concept designs into detailed corrective action. Contribute to determining critical
• Evaluate the outcome against the designs. success factors.
• Contribute to recommendations
original specification.
for improvement and actively
• Actively learn from feedback on learn from feedback on results
results to improve future design
solutions and build best practice.

Exercise sound judgement when Identify various options and make Exercise sound judgement in the Identify various options and make
B4 stakes are conflicting or knowledge sound judgement on the engineering course of implementing solutions. sound judgement on the engineering
is incomplete. approach when data is limited, approach when data is limited,
incomplete or inconclusive. This could include an ability to: incomplete or inconclusive.
This could include an ability to:
Ability to realise the essence of an • Recognise complexity and assess Ability to realise the essence of an
• Recognise complexity and assess unforeseen complex problem and alternatives in light of competing unforeseen complex problem and
alternatives in light of competing making sound judgement on an requirements and incomplete making sound judgement on an
requirements and incomplete engineering solution, even though not knowledge. engineering solution, even though not
knowledge. all parameters are known. all parameters are known.
 C Leadership, responsibility and management

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Description Examples Description Examples

Demonstrate technical and managerial leadership. Demonstrate technical and commercial management.
C
Plan for effective project Lead or manage project planning Plan for effective project Manage or contribute to project
C1 implementation. activities. implementation. planning activities.

This could include an ability to: Carry out project risk assessments. This could include an ability to: Contribute to project risk assessments.
• Systematically review the • Identify factors affecting the
Collaborate with key stakeholders, and Collaborate with key stakeholders.
factors affecting the project project implementation.
negotiate agreement to the plans.
implementation including safety Plan programmes and delivery of
and sustainability considerations. • Carry out holistic and systematic
Plan programmes and delivery of tasks; identify resources and costs.
risk identification, assessment
• Define a holistic and systematic tasks; identify resources and costs.
and management. Apply the necessary contractual
approach to risk identification,
assessment and management. Produce and implement procurement arrangements with other stakeholders
• Prepare and agree
plans. (client, subcontractors, suppliers, etc).
• Lead on preparing and agreeing implementation plans and
implementation plans and Negotiate the necessary contractual method statements. Produce and implement procurement
method statements. arrangements with other stakeholders plans.
• Secure the necessary resources
• Ensure that the necessary (client, subcontractors, suppliers, etc).
and confirm roles in project team.
resources are secured and brief
the project team.

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Budget, organise, direct and control Take responsibility for and control Manage tasks, people and Manage/contribute to project
C2 tasks, people and resources. project operations. resources to plan and budget. operations.

This could include an ability to: Manage the balance between quality, This could include an ability to: Manage the balance between quality,
• Set up appropriate management cost and time. cost and time.
• Operate appropriate management
systems.
Manage risk register and contingency systems. Manage contingency processes.
• Organise and lead work teams, systems.
• Manage work teams, coordinating Contribute to the management of
coordinating project activities.
Manage project funding, payments project activities. project funding, payments and
• Define quality standards, and recovery. recovery.
• Work to the agreed quality
programme and budget within
Allocate and manage resources. standards, programme and Satisfy legal and statutory obligations.
legal and statutory requirements.
budget, within legal and statutory
Satisfy legal and statutory obligations. requirements. Manage tasks within identified
• Ensure that variations from
financial, commercial and regulatory
quality standards, programme Lead or manage tasks within • Identify variations from quality constraints.
and budgets are identified, and identified financial, commercial and standards, programme and
that corrective action is taken. regulatory constraints. budgets, and take corrective
• Gather and evaluate feedback, action.
and recommend improvements.
• Evaluate performance and
recommend improvements.

Lead teams and develop staff Carry out/contribute to staff Manage teams and develop staff Carry out/contribute to staff
C3 to meet changing technical and appraisals. to meet changing technical and appraisals.
managerial needs. managerial needs.
Plan/contribute to the training and Plan/contribute to the training and
This could include an ability to: development of staff. This could include an ability to: development of staff.

• Agree objectives and work plans Gather evidence from colleagues of • Agree objectives and work plans Gather evidence from colleagues of
with teams and individuals. the management, assessment and with teams and individuals. the management, assessment and
feedback that you have provided. feedback that you have provided.
• Identify team and individual • Identify team and individual
needs, and plan for their Carry out/contribute to disciplinary needs, and plan for their Carry out/contribute to disciplinary
development. procedures. development. procedures.

• Reinforce team commitment to • Reinforce team commitment to

professional standards. professional standards.

• Lead and support team and • Manage and support team and
individual development. individual development.

• Assess team and individual • Assess team and individual

performance, and provide performance, and provide
feedback. feedback.
 Bring about continuous Plan and implement best practice Manage continuous quality Promote quality. Manage / contribute
C4 improvement through quality methods of continuous improvement, improvement. to best practice methods of continuous
management. eg ISO 9000, EFQM, balanced improvement, eg ISO 9000, EFQM,
scorecard. This could include an ability to: balanced scorecard.
This could include an ability to:
Carry out quality audits. • Ensure the application of quality Carry out/contribute to quality audits.
• Develop and maintain operations management principles by team
to meet quality standards. Monitor, maintain and improve members and colleagues. Monitor, maintain and improve
delivery. delivery.
• Promote quality throughout the • Manage operations to maintain
organisation and its customer and Identify, implement and evaluate quality standards. Identify, implement and evaluate
supplier networks. changes to meet quality objectives. changes to meet quality objectives.
• Evaluate projects and
• Direct project evaluation and make recommendations for
propose recommendations for improvement.
improvement.

Be a leader within your work field Carry out the role as a leader within Contribute to the engineering Contribute to and carry out the role as
C5 and society. your work field and area of expertise, world and society as a role model. a role model within your work field
as a manager and expert or on other and area of expertise, as a manager
This could include: areas of engineering. This could include: and expert or on other areas of
• Lead within your expertise or • Be a role model within your engineering and the society.
specialism. expert or specialist role.
Take the role as a leader to the
• Set a standard that everyone uses. outside world and act as a role model. • Be a role model within your
management role.
• Act as a role model.

• Lead in your management role, Lead by example.

act as a role model.

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D Communication and interpersonal skills

Chartered Engineer Incorporated Engineer

Description Examples Description Examples

Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills. Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.

D
Identify all stakeholders and Ability to engage with others from all Identify all stakeholders and Engage or interact with professional
D1 communicate with others at all organisational levels. communicate with others at all networks.
levels. levels.
Engage or interact with professional Ability to engage with others from all
This could include an ability to: networks. This could include an ability to: organisational levels.

• Interact and communicate with Exchange information and provide • Interact and communicate with Exchange information and provide
collegues and professional advice to technical and non-technical collegues and professional advice to technical and non-technical
network, as well as with possible colleagues. network, as well as with possible colleagues.
stakeholders, on a variety of stakeholders, on a variety of
professional matters. Discuss with stakeholders and societal professional matters. Discuss with stakeholders and societal
parties. parties.
• Lead, chair, contribute to and • Contribute to, chair and record
record meetings and discussions. meetings and discussions.

• Prepare communications, • Prepare communications,

documents and reports on documents and reports on
complex matters. technical matters.

• Engage with a non-technical • Engage with a non-technical

audience, explain technical audience, explain technical
matters to them, and the ability matters to them, and the ability
to listen to and act upon their to listen to and act upon their
concerns and ideas. concerns and ideas.
 Present and discuss proposals. Give presentations and engage in Present and discuss proposals. Give presentations, present records of
D2 debates. discussions and their outcomes.
This could include an ability to: This could include an ability to:
Present records of discussions and
• Prepare and deliver presentations their outcomes. • Prepare and deliver appropriate
on strategic matters. presentations.
Present and discuss roadmaps.
• Lead and sustain debates with • Manage debates with audiences.
audiences. Feed the results back
to improve the proposals. • Feed the results back to improve
the proposals.
• Raise the awareness of risk,
sustainability and professional • Contribute to the awareness
ethics. of risk, sustainability and
professional ethics.

Demonstrate personal and social Take responsibility for productive Demonstrate personal and social Contribute to productive working
D3 skills, including the ability to work working relationships. skills, including the ability to work relationships.
in teams. in teams.
Evidence from colleagues of your Evidence from colleagues of your
This could include an ability to: personal and social skills. This could include an ability to: personal and social skills.

• Know and manage own emotions, Take responsibility for productive • Know and manage own emotions, Apply diversity and anti-discrimination
strengths and weaknesses. working relationships. strengths and weaknesses. norms and legislation.

• Be aware of the needs and Apply diversity and anti-discrimination • Be aware of the needs and Be sensitive and aware of cultural
concerns of others, especially norms and legislation. concerns of others, especially differences.
where related to diversity and where related to diversity and
equality. Be sensitive and aware of cultural equality.
differences.
• Be confident and flexible in • Be confident and flexible in
dealing with new and changing dealing with new and changing
interpersonal situations. interpersonal situations.

• Identify, agree and lead work • Identify, agree and work towards
towards collective goals. collective goals.

• Create, maintain and enhance • Create, maintain and enhance

productive working relationships, productive working relationships,
and resolve conflicts. and resolve conflicts.

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E Professional commitment

Chartered Engineer Incorporated Engineer

Description Examples Description Examples

Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards, recognising Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards, recognising
E obligations to the profession, the environment and society. obligations to the profession, the environment and society.

Demonstrate ethical behaviour and Name examples of how you apply the Demonstrate ethical behaviour and Name examples of how you apply the
E1 comply with relevant legal and code of ethics and what it means for comply with relevant legal and code of ethics and what it means for
regulatory requirements. your work. regulatory requirements. your work.

This includes an ability to: Demonstrate initiative in and This includes an ability to: Contribute to the affairs of your
commitment to the affairs of your profession.
• Have high professional standards profession. • Have high professional standards
in such a way that ethical actions in such a way that ethical actions Work with a variety of conditions of
and solutions are always leading, Work with a variety of conditions of and solutions are always leading, contract.
even in cases that are not contract. even in cases that are not
(completely) covered by law or (completely) covered by law or Demonstrate your preference for
codes of conduct. Demonstrate your preference for codes of conduct. ethical actions and solutions.
ethical actions and solutions.
• Demonstrate understanding of • Demonstrate understanding of
societal concerns and how this is societal concerns and how this is
reflected in engineering solutions. reflected in engineering solutions.

• Lead work within all relevant • Manage work within all relevant
legislation and regulatory legislation and regulatory
frameworks, including social and frameworks, including social and
employment legislation. employment legislation.
 Design, manage and apply safe Undertake formal health and safety Manage and apply safe systems of Undertake formal health and safety
E2 systems of work. training. work. training.

This could include an ability to: Work with health and safety This could include an ability to: Work with health and safety
• Ensure that systems satisfy health, legislation and best practice. • Manage systems that satisfy legislation and best practice.
safety and welfare requirements. health, safety and welfare
Carry out safety audits. Carry out safety audits.
• Identify and take responsibility for requirements.
own obligations for health, safety Identify and minimise hazards. Assess • Identify and take responsibility for Identify and minimise hazards.
and welfare issues. and control risks. own obligations for health, safety
and welfare issues. Assess and control risks.
• Develop and implement
Evaluate the costs and benefits of safe
appropriate hazard identification • Develop and implement Deliver health and safety briefings
working.
and risk management systems appropriate hazard identification and inductions.
and culture. Deliver strategic health and safety and risk management systems
• Manage, evaluate and improve briefings and inductions. and culture. Incorporate safety into your designs.
these systems. • Manage, evaluate and improve
Incorporate safety into your designs. these systems.
• Apply a sound knowledge of
health and safety legislation. • Apply a sound knowledge of
health and safety legislation.

Undertake engineering activities Carry out environmental impact Undertake engineering activities Carry out/contribute to environmental
E3 in a way that contributes to assessments. in a way that contributes to impact assessments.
sustainable development and a sustainable development and a
circular economy. Carry out environmental risk circular economy. Carry out/contribute to environmental
assessments. risk assessments.
This could include an ability to: This could include an ability to:
Plan and implement best practice Manage best practice environmental
• Operate and act responsibly, • Operate and act responsibly,
environmental management systems, management systems, eg ISO 14000.
taking account of the need taking account of the need
eg ISO 14000.
to progress environmental, to progress environmental, Manage best practice risk
social and economic outcomes Manage best practice risk social and economic outcomes management systems eg ISO 31000.
simultaneously. management systems eg ISO 31000. simultaneously.
• Use imagination, creativity and • Provide products and services Work within environmental norms and
innovation to provide products Work within environmental norms and which maintain and enhance the legislation.
and services which maintain legislation. quality of the environment and Adopt sustainable practices.
and enhance the quality of the Adopt sustainable practices. community, and meet financial
environment and community, and objectives. Contribute to favourable social,
meet financial objectives. Achieve favourable social, economic • Understand and encourage economic and environmental
• Understand and secure and environmental outcomes. stakeholder involvement in outcomes.
stakeholder involvement in sustainable development.
sustainable development. • Use resources efficiently and
• Use resources efficiently and effectively.
effectively.

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Demonstrate your development Formal education Demonstrate your development Formal education
E4 strategy and how you plan to strategy and how you plan to
carry out and record CPD in order Self-directed learning carry out and record CPD in order Self-directed learning
to maintain and enhance all Contribution to engineering to maintain and enhance all Contribution to engineering
competences A-E. knowledge competences A-E. knowledge
This includes an ability to: Support of Chartership Structure This includes an ability to: Support of Chartership Structure
• Identify your aims and goals for Profession directed activities • Identify your aims and goals for Profession directed activities
professional development and professional development and
translate them into actionable Industry-based learning translate them into actionable Industry-based learning
results. results.
Coaching and volunteering Coaching and volunteering
• Have insight on developments in • Have insight on developments in
your field and translate that to Use of the OPD Tool your field and translate that to Use of the OPD Tool
your future development needs. your future development needs.

• Continuously challenge, develop • Continuously challenge, develop

and improve technical and and improve technical and
behavioural competences. behavioural competences.

• Practice reflective learning, • Practice reflective learning,

mentoring and peer review. mentoring and peer review.
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