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Premium member Presentation Transcript How to Pass the Professional Examination : How to Pass PE 1 How to Pass the Professional Examination Engr Prof (Dr) Sam Man Keong 岑文强 CEng, FIET, MICE, CEnv, CMath, CSci, CQP Email: sammk@singnet.com.sg ; HP: 96740515 Highlights (1) : How to Pass PE 2 Highlights (1) Introduction - PE PE in particular : ICE(UK), PEB(S), etc Preparing for the PE of the ICE Written Submissions. Interviews. Essay Preparation. The Engineer in Society. Causes of failure. One Word of Advice. Highlights (2) : How to Pass PE 3 Highlights (2) Some Good Books to Read. Professional Review for CEng(UK) – A Real Example. Panel Details. Criteria. Conditions for Recommendation for Passing. Panel Recommendation. Questions & Answers. About the Speaker – Engr Prof (Dr) Sam Man Keong : How to Pass PE 4 About the Speaker – Engr Prof (Dr) Sam Man Keong Singapore : SP/NUS/NTU. Australia : MelbU/RMIT/CQU. Chartered Engineer (UK/Ireland/Australia) Chartered Builder (UK) Chartered Mathematician (UK) Chartered Scientist (UK) A life-long learner. Slide 5: How to Pass PE 5 Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it isn’t a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved. …. W.J. Byran 把握當下，莫等待。 Introduction - PE : How to Pass PE 6 Introduction - PE ICE –PE : It consists of the assessment of a report and supporting documents on training or experience submitted by the candidate; an oral examination at which he is questioned both on the report and generally on his training; and two essays, one connected directly with his work, and the other on a question chosen from a list of 36, previously available to the candidate, on ‘The place of the engineer in the community’ and ‘Management’ topics. The Examiners give the candidate a choice of two questions and he must answer one. Introduction - PE : How to Pass PE 7 Introduction - PE The PE is an occasion when, having regard to his age and experience, a candidate’s professional competence is being tested in all its aspects. It must not be seen only as a 30 minute oral examination followed by the essays. That is only the culmination of a process which has lasted for a minimum period of six years. The PE Acts in Singapore : How to Pass PE 8 The PE Acts in Singapore Main Disciplines : Civil ; Electrical; Mechanical. PE Acts : 1970; 1977; 1980; 1985; 1991; 1992; 1995; 2005. [website : www.peb.gov.sg ] PE Board. PEAct Notification of Approved Qualifications – 2009 (shall come into operation on 30th December 2009) according to Section 15(1)(a) of the Act. PEAct Notification of Approved Qualifications - 2009 : How to Pass PE 9 PEAct Notification of Approved Qualifications - 2009 5 Parts Part I – Singapore. Part II – China and India. Part III – Degrees from European Countries : Belgium; Germany; The Netherlands; Sweden; Switzerland. Part IV with 4 Divisions (I : National Accreditation Boards; II : Degrees from Commonwealth countries; III : Degrees from USA; IV : Degrees from France). Part V with 2 Divisions (I : Degrees accredited by EC, UK; Degrees from UK Universities). Issue on “Duration” : How to Pass PE 10 Issue on “Duration” At least 4 years full-time, or if an equivalent programme approved by the Board. At least one-half of the total modular credits or academic units required for graduation in the undergraduate engineering degree programme for the qualification has been obtained through on-campus study. 3 years FT BEng + Postgraduate Qualification (at least 1 year FT or 2 years PT). Issue on ‘On-Campus Study’ : How to Pass PE 11 Issue on ‘On-Campus Study’ On-campus study : attendance on the home campus of any University, College or Institution. Do not include any study through: (i) a distance learning programme; or (ii) a twinning programme conducted wholly or partly by a University, College or an Institution that is nor specified in the Schedule, unless such training programme is approved by the Board. Issue on ‘Qualifications not specified in the Schedule’ : How to Pass PE 12 Issue on ‘Qualifications not specified in the Schedule’ Full-time undergraduate engineering degree of not less than 4 years, or of an equivalent programme approved by the Board; A Master degree in the same branch of engineering, with relevant majors or electives, from NUS or NTU; The undegraduate engineering degree is preceded by a course of education leading to the award of Singapore – Cambridge General Certificate of Education ‘Advanced Level’ certificate or of an equivalent qualification approved by the Board. The revised Criteria to become PEng(Singapore) : How to Pass PE 13 The revised Criteria to become PEng(Singapore) An Accredited First Degree in Engineering. Passed the PEB – Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (2009). Experience : At least 4 years in Professional work. Report + Professional Review. Slide 14: How to Pass PE 14 Revised Route to become PEng(S) - 2009 Step 1 - To Achieve a Recognized First Degree in Engineering Step 2 - To Pass the PEB – Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FEE) Step 3 - To gain the necessary Professional Experience Step 4 - To submit Report and to Pass the Professional Review PEng(Singapore) PEB – Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (2009). : How to Pass PE 15 PEB – Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (2009). Main Disciplines : Civil; Electrical; Mechanical. Structure of Examination: FEE Part 1 Time allowed : 3 hours Format : 40 Multiple choice questions (MCQs) FEE Part 2 Time allowed : 3 hours Format : Civil : Answer 5 out of 9 Questions; Electrical/Mechanical : Answer 5 out of 7 Questions. How to prepare and to pass the ‘Professional Review’? : How to Pass PE 16 How to prepare and to pass the ‘Professional Review’? Engineering Ethics. Moral Thoughts. Code of Professional Conduct. Professional Judgement. Education Knowledge Experience (Civil Engineering): (a) Feasibility Studies or report work, or (b) the design and construction of civil engineering work. PE – ICE, UK : How to Pass PE 17 PE – ICE, UK The ICE-PE was first held in 1945 when it replaced Section C of the Institution Examination. Initially interviews were conducted by one person, but an Assessor was later introduced in case the Interviewer required a second opinion. This led in 1948 to the present system (1984) of having two Interviewers, and the need to pass the Professional Interview, as it was then called, was incorporated into the By-laws. Professional Examination Part 1 (PE1)[ AMICE] Professional Examination Part 2 (PE2)[ CEng, MICE] Slide 18: How to Pass PE 18 ICE, UK – PE1 : How to Pass PE 19 ICE, UK – PE1 PE1 is primarily a test of technical competence, although candidates also have to satisfy other detailed requirements. Everyone (except mature candidates) must have an approved degree, or a non-approved degree with top-up examinations agreed by ICE. 3 years Training under Agreement. ICE, UK – PE2 : How to Pass PE 20 ICE, UK – PE2 PE2 is a test of professional competence. Normally taken about three years (gaining the necessary professional experience) after passing the PE1. Four sponsors : to complete and submit a confidential questionnaire to the ICE. The written submission will include: A 2000 word report on your professional experience A 4000 word project report Forms Details of courses attended. (Record of Continuing Education on Form iCE8, certified by a sponsor). Preparing for the PE of the ICE – Written Submissions : PE1 : How to Pass PE 21 Preparing for the PE of the ICE – Written Submissions : PE1 Training Record. Report on experience: no longer than 2000 words; no longer than 4000 words for research candidates. Calculations, Drawings, Quantities and Costings. Forms. Preparing for the PE of the ICE – Written Submissions : PE2 : How to Pass PE 22 Preparing for the PE of the ICE – Written Submissions : PE2 Individuals have to take responsibility for planning and organizing relevant experience and off-the-job training. Project report : 4000 words. Preparing for the PE of the ICE – Interviews : How to Pass PE 23 Preparing for the PE of the ICE – Interviews At both PE1 and PE2, the candidate will be interviewed by two senior members of the profession. PE1 : Technical Competence. PE2 : Professional Competence. The Examiners will already have formed a view of you from your written submission and their next reaction will be to your appearance as you walk towards them. Preparing for the PE of the ICE – Interviews : How to Pass PE 24 Preparing for the PE of the ICE – Interviews Preparation for the Interviews: Preparing for the essays. Preparation for the interview : several weeks before the interview date you should read your submission very critically, listing all the topics mentioned. It will sound very weak in the interview if you have to say “Well, I don’t know about it” too many times when you have claimed knowledge of a subject in your submission. Preparing for the PE of the ICE – Interviews : How to Pass PE 25 Preparing for the PE of the ICE – Interviews If you do claim knowledge of a topic, then make sure you have done the necessary reading – books, articles, ICE Proceedings, project documents, etc. Do remember that your written submission includes a list of courses attended and where necessary, your Training Record. These topics can come up at interviews too! Preparing for the PE of the ICE – Interviews : How to Pass PE 26 Preparing for the PE of the ICE – Interviews The Examiners themselves come from widely differing backgrounds and obviously have a wide range of individual personalities. Improving your interviewing skills will not only assist your chances of success at PE1 and PE2 but will be important for future job, promotional and appraisal interviews. ICE-UK : Professional Review : How to Pass PE 27 ICE-UK : Professional Review ICE- UK : Professional Review : How to Pass PE 28 ICE- UK : Professional Review The Examiners will be asking themselves the following questions: 1. What has the candidate done? 2. Why has he done it? 3. Does he fully understand what he has done? 4. What engineering decisions has he made? 5. What investigations has he undertaken which led him to make these decisions? 6. Has he carried out any research which persuaded him to reach his conclusions? ICE- UK : Professional Review : How to Pass PE 29 ICE- UK : Professional Review The oral examination is not a confrontation between the candidate and the examiners. Candidate : appearance and grooming. When leaving the room he will have his back to two pairs of very observant eyes. Being down-at-heel is not the best way to impress people! The examiners : are trying to find out what you know, not what you don’t know. It should therefore be an interesting discussion on your experience. Preparing for the PE of the ICE – Essay Preparation : How to Pass PE 30 Preparing for the PE of the ICE – Essay Preparation PE1 Essay : Unseen based on submission. PE2 Essay : Published list. The Examiners select two questions from the published list of 36 questions, and the candidate can choose which of these two questions to answer in the 90 minutes. It is also very important that your studying covers all the question topics as you cannot predict which questions you will be asked. Preparing for the PE of the ICE – Essay Preparation : How to Pass PE 31 Preparing for the PE of the ICE – Essay Preparation PE2 Essay : Published list. The best time to start is at least a year before you plan to take PE2 and preferably even longer. Start a file on each of the questions. Information for each question should actively be sought: books and journals; newspapers; discussions with SCEs, colleagues; attending meetings of ICE..etc; attending courses, conferences. Write out the essay plan for a 1000 word essay using references and taking time over it. “knowledge and relevance”; must display good ‘grammar, syntax and clarity of argument and presentation’. Preparing for the PE of the ICE – The Engineer in Society : How to Pass PE 32 Preparing for the PE of the ICE – The Engineer in Society The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), UK. 1818 : The Formation of ICE. 1828 : Royal Charter granted. 1922 : Supplementary Charter (giving the ICE the role of qualifying body for all civil engineers). The two main purposes of the ICE are: A learned society. A qualifying body. Preparing for the PE of the ICE – The Engineer in Society : How to Pass PE 33 Preparing for the PE of the ICE – The Engineer in Society The Engineering Council (EC), UK. The EC was established by Royal Charter granted on 27th November 1981, replacing the much smaller Council of Engineering Institutions (CEI). 53 member organizations arranged in five groups. Issues concerning the Engineer’s place in society. EC Part 2 : 300 – The Engineer in Society Preparing for the PE of the ICE – Causes of Failure : How to Pass PE 34 Preparing for the PE of the ICE – Causes of Failure (a) Lack of confidence : 5 Is (indecisive; incompetent; ……), (b) slavish use of proven techniques and the avoiding of engineering decisions, © insufficient and hurried preparation of the report and other documents; this implies you have not taken the examination seriously enough, Preparing for the PE of the ICE – Causes of Failure : How to Pass PE 35 Preparing for the PE of the ICE – Causes of Failure (d) inability or failure to give evidence of the ability to organize one’s thoughts clearly in both speech and writing, (e) failure to speak up at the oral examination, this has the effect of destroying confidence on both sides: in the candidate’s confidence in himself and the Examiner’s confidence in the candidate. Preparing for the PE of the ICE – One word of advice : How to Pass PE 36 Preparing for the PE of the ICE – One word of advice READ THE INSTRUCTIONS – ICE 43 Rules for the Professional Examinations. Should be read from cover to cover, not once, but several times, to ensure that you understand what is being required of you. If you comply with these rules your chances will be much better that you don’t! Website : www.ice.org.uk Slide 37: How to Pass PE 37 Slide 38: How to Pass PE 38 Some Good Books to read.. : How to Pass PE 39 Some Good Books to read.. ICE, UK: The Routes to Corporate Membership. Rules for the Professional Examination. How to Pass the Professional Examination by R.L. Armstrong. Preparing for the Professional Examination of the Institution of Civil Engineers. Books on Engineering Ethics, e.g. Engineering Ethics by Charles B. Fleddermann. ICE - UK : How to Pass PE 40 ICE - UK ICE - UK : How to Pass PE 41 ICE - UK ICE - UK : How to Pass PE 42 ICE - UK Engineering Ethics : How to Pass PE 43 Engineering Ethics Professional Review for CEng(UK) – A Real Example. : How to Pass PE 44 Professional Review for CEng(UK) – A Real Example. Panel Details. Criteria. Conditions for Recommendation for Passing. Panel Recommendation. Criteria : 5 main areas : How to Pass PE 45 Criteria : 5 main areas A. Knowledge & Understanding. 1. Sound theoretical approach. 2. Creative problem solving approach. 3. Exploiting emerging technologies. 4. Promote innovation and technology transfer. B. Application to Practice. 1. Identify potential projects & opportunities. 2. Research, design & development. 3. Plan and implement solutions. 4. Evaluate solutions and make improvements. Criteria : 5 main areas : How to Pass PE 46 Criteria : 5 main areas C. Leadership Management & Supervision. 1. Plan for effective project implementation. 2. Plan, budget, organize, direct, control. 3. Staff management & technical development. 4. Continuous improvement. D. Inter personal Skills. 1. Work with others & communicate. 2. Presentation and discussion. 3. Team building and negotiation. Criteria : 5 main areas : How to Pass PE 47 Criteria : 5 main areas E. Professional Conduct. 1. Code and Rules of Conduct. 2. Safe Systems of Work. 3. Codes of Risk and Environment. 4. Continuing professional development. Conditions for Recommendation for Passing. : How to Pass PE 48 Conditions for Recommendation for Passing. Total score ≥ 33 Block Mean Score in Any Block ≥ 1.5 Not more than one Zero across the whole form. Panel Recommendation: 1. Satisfied the requirements…. 2. Failed to satisfy…. 3. Marginally failed to satisfy… 4. The panel could not reach an agreement…. Professional Review for CEng(UK) : How to Pass PE 49 Professional Review for CEng(UK) Professional Review for CEng(UK) : How to Pass PE 50 Professional Review for CEng(UK) Slide 51: How to Pass PE 51 Ability will enable a man to get to the top but character is the only thing that keeps him from falling off. ….Anonymous Slide 52: How to Pass PE 52 Good Luck !!! Questions & Answers : How to Pass PE 53 Questions & Answers Thank You 自强不息, 力求上进 You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
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Premium member Presentation Transcript How to Pass the Professional Examination : How to Pass PE 1 How to Pass the Professional Examination Engr Prof (Dr) Sam Man Keong 岑文强 CEng, FIET, MICE, CEnv, CMath, CSci, CQP Email: sammk@singnet.com.sg ; HP: 96740515 Highlights (1) : How to Pass PE 2 Highlights (1) Introduction - PE PE in particular : ICE(UK), PEB(S), etc Preparing for the PE of the ICE Written Submissions. Interviews. Essay Preparation. The Engineer in Society. Causes of failure. One Word of Advice. Highlights (2) : How to Pass PE 3 Highlights (2) Some Good Books to Read. Professional Review for CEng(UK) – A Real Example. Panel Details. Criteria. Conditions for Recommendation for Passing. Panel Recommendation. Questions & Answers. About the Speaker – Engr Prof (Dr) Sam Man Keong : How to Pass PE 4 About the Speaker – Engr Prof (Dr) Sam Man Keong Singapore : SP/NUS/NTU. Australia : MelbU/RMIT/CQU. Chartered Engineer (UK/Ireland/Australia) Chartered Builder (UK) Chartered Mathematician (UK) Chartered Scientist (UK) A life-long learner. Slide 5: How to Pass PE 5 Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it isn’t a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved. …. W.J. Byran 把握當下，莫等待。 Introduction - PE : How to Pass PE 6 Introduction - PE ICE –PE : It consists of the assessment of a report and supporting documents on training or experience submitted by the candidate; an oral examination at which he is questioned both on the report and generally on his training; and two essays, one connected directly with his work, and the other on a question chosen from a list of 36, previously available to the candidate, on ‘The place of the engineer in the community’ and ‘Management’ topics. The Examiners give the candidate a choice of two questions and he must answer one. Introduction - PE : How to Pass PE 7 Introduction - PE The PE is an occasion when, having regard to his age and experience, a candidate’s professional competence is being tested in all its aspects. It must not be seen only as a 30 minute oral examination followed by the essays. That is only the culmination of a process which has lasted for a minimum period of six years. The PE Acts in Singapore : How to Pass PE 8 The PE Acts in Singapore Main Disciplines : Civil ; Electrical; Mechanical. PE Acts : 1970; 1977; 1980; 1985; 1991; 1992; 1995; 2005. [website : www.peb.gov.sg ] PE Board. PEAct Notification of Approved Qualifications – 2009 (shall come into operation on 30th December 2009) according to Section 15(1)(a) of the Act. PEAct Notification of Approved Qualifications - 2009 : How to Pass PE 9 PEAct Notification of Approved Qualifications - 2009 5 Parts Part I – Singapore. Part II – China and India. Part III – Degrees from European Countries : Belgium; Germany; The Netherlands; Sweden; Switzerland. Part IV with 4 Divisions (I : National Accreditation Boards; II : Degrees from Commonwealth countries; III : Degrees from USA; IV : Degrees from France). Part V with 2 Divisions (I : Degrees accredited by EC, UK; Degrees from UK Universities). Issue on “Duration” : How to Pass PE 10 Issue on “Duration” At least 4 years full-time, or if an equivalent programme approved by the Board. At least one-half of the total modular credits or academic units required for graduation in the undergraduate engineering degree programme for the qualification has been obtained through on-campus study. 3 years FT BEng + Postgraduate Qualification (at least 1 year FT or 2 years PT). Issue on ‘On-Campus Study’ : How to Pass PE 11 Issue on ‘On-Campus Study’ On-campus study : attendance on the home campus of any University, College or Institution. Do not include any study through: (i) a distance learning programme; or (ii) a twinning programme conducted wholly or partly by a University, College or an Institution that is nor specified in the Schedule, unless such training programme is approved by the Board. Issue on ‘Qualifications not specified in the Schedule’ : How to Pass PE 12 Issue on ‘Qualifications not specified in the Schedule’ Full-time undergraduate engineering degree of not less than 4 years, or of an equivalent programme approved by the Board; A Master degree in the same branch of engineering, with relevant majors or electives, from NUS or NTU; The undegraduate engineering degree is preceded by a course of education leading to the award of Singapore – Cambridge General Certificate of Education ‘Advanced Level’ certificate or of an equivalent qualification approved by the Board. The revised Criteria to become PEng(Singapore) : How to Pass PE 13 The revised Criteria to become PEng(Singapore) An Accredited First Degree in Engineering. Passed the PEB – Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (2009). Experience : At least 4 years in Professional work. Report + Professional Review. Slide 14: How to Pass PE 14 Revised Route to become PEng(S) - 2009 Step 1 - To Achieve a Recognized First Degree in Engineering Step 2 - To Pass the PEB – Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FEE) Step 3 - To gain the necessary Professional Experience Step 4 - To submit Report and to Pass the Professional Review PEng(Singapore) PEB – Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (2009). : How to Pass PE 15 PEB – Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (2009). Main Disciplines : Civil; Electrical; Mechanical. Structure of Examination: FEE Part 1 Time allowed : 3 hours Format : 40 Multiple choice questions (MCQs) FEE Part 2 Time allowed : 3 hours Format : Civil : Answer 5 out of 9 Questions; Electrical/Mechanical : Answer 5 out of 7 Questions. How to prepare and to pass the ‘Professional Review’? : How to Pass PE 16 How to prepare and to pass the ‘Professional Review’? Engineering Ethics. Moral Thoughts. Code of Professional Conduct. Professional Judgement. Education Knowledge Experience (Civil Engineering): (a) Feasibility Studies or report work, or (b) the design and construction of civil engineering work. PE – ICE, UK : How to Pass PE 17 PE – ICE, UK The ICE-PE was first held in 1945 when it replaced Section C of the Institution Examination. Initially interviews were conducted by one person, but an Assessor was later introduced in case the Interviewer required a second opinion. This led in 1948 to the present system (1984) of having two Interviewers, and the need to pass the Professional Interview, as it was then called, was incorporated into the By-laws. Professional Examination Part 1 (PE1)[ AMICE] Professional Examination Part 2 (PE2)[ CEng, MICE] Slide 18: How to Pass PE 18 ICE, UK – PE1 : How to Pass PE 19 ICE, UK – PE1 PE1 is primarily a test of technical competence, although candidates also have to satisfy other detailed requirements. Everyone (except mature candidates) must have an approved degree, or a non-approved degree with top-up examinations agreed by ICE. 3 years Training under Agreement. ICE, UK – PE2 : How to Pass PE 20 ICE, UK – PE2 PE2 is a test of professional competence. Normally taken about three years (gaining the necessary professional experience) after passing the PE1. Four sponsors : to complete and submit a confidential questionnaire to the ICE. The written submission will include: A 2000 word report on your professional experience A 4000 word project report Forms Details of courses attended. (Record of Continuing Education on Form iCE8, certified by a sponsor). Preparing for the PE of the ICE – Written Submissions : PE1 : How to Pass PE 21 Preparing for the PE of the ICE – Written Submissions : PE1 Training Record. Report on experience: no longer than 2000 words; no longer than 4000 words for research candidates. Calculations, Drawings, Quantities and Costings. Forms. Preparing for the PE of the ICE – Written Submissions : PE2 : How to Pass PE 22 Preparing for the PE of the ICE – Written Submissions : PE2 Individuals have to take responsibility for planning and organizing relevant experience and off-the-job training. Project report : 4000 words. Preparing for the PE of the ICE – Interviews : How to Pass PE 23 Preparing for the PE of the ICE – Interviews At both PE1 and PE2, the candidate will be interviewed by two senior members of the profession. PE1 : Technical Competence. PE2 : Professional Competence. The Examiners will already have formed a view of you from your written submission and their next reaction will be to your appearance as you walk towards them. Preparing for the PE of the ICE – Interviews : How to Pass PE 24 Preparing for the PE of the ICE – Interviews Preparation for the Interviews: Preparing for the essays. Preparation for the interview : several weeks before the interview date you should read your submission very critically, listing all the topics mentioned. It will sound very weak in the interview if you have to say “Well, I don’t know about it” too many times when you have claimed knowledge of a subject in your submission. Preparing for the PE of the ICE – Interviews : How to Pass PE 25 Preparing for the PE of the ICE – Interviews If you do claim knowledge of a topic, then make sure you have done the necessary reading – books, articles, ICE Proceedings, project documents, etc. Do remember that your written submission includes a list of courses attended and where necessary, your Training Record. These topics can come up at interviews too! Preparing for the PE of the ICE – Interviews : How to Pass PE 26 Preparing for the PE of the ICE – Interviews The Examiners themselves come from widely differing backgrounds and obviously have a wide range of individual personalities. Improving your interviewing skills will not only assist your chances of success at PE1 and PE2 but will be important for future job, promotional and appraisal interviews. ICE-UK : Professional Review : How to Pass PE 27 ICE-UK : Professional Review ICE- UK : Professional Review : How to Pass PE 28 ICE- UK : Professional Review The Examiners will be asking themselves the following questions: 1. What has the candidate done? 2. Why has he done it? 3. Does he fully understand what he has done? 4. What engineering decisions has he made? 5. What investigations has he undertaken which led him to make these decisions? 6. Has he carried out any research which persuaded him to reach his conclusions? ICE- UK : Professional Review : How to Pass PE 29 ICE- UK : Professional Review The oral examination is not a confrontation between the candidate and the examiners. Candidate : appearance and grooming. When leaving the room he will have his back to two pairs of very observant eyes. Being down-at-heel is not the best way to impress people! The examiners : are trying to find out what you know, not what you don’t know. It should therefore be an interesting discussion on your experience. Preparing for the PE of the ICE – Essay Preparation : How to Pass PE 30 Preparing for the PE of the ICE – Essay Preparation PE1 Essay : Unseen based on submission. PE2 Essay : Published list. The Examiners select two questions from the published list of 36 questions, and the candidate can choose which of these two questions to answer in the 90 minutes. It is also very important that your studying covers all the question topics as you cannot predict which questions you will be asked. Preparing for the PE of the ICE – Essay Preparation : How to Pass PE 31 Preparing for the PE of the ICE – Essay Preparation PE2 Essay : Published list. The best time to start is at least a year before you plan to take PE2 and preferably even longer. Start a file on each of the questions. Information for each question should actively be sought: books and journals; newspapers; discussions with SCEs, colleagues; attending meetings of ICE..etc; attending courses, conferences. Write out the essay plan for a 1000 word essay using references and taking time over it. “knowledge and relevance”; must display good ‘grammar, syntax and clarity of argument and presentation’. Preparing for the PE of the ICE – The Engineer in Society : How to Pass PE 32 Preparing for the PE of the ICE – The Engineer in Society The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), UK. 1818 : The Formation of ICE. 1828 : Royal Charter granted. 1922 : Supplementary Charter (giving the ICE the role of qualifying body for all civil engineers). The two main purposes of the ICE are: A learned society. A qualifying body. Preparing for the PE of the ICE – The Engineer in Society : How to Pass PE 33 Preparing for the PE of the ICE – The Engineer in Society The Engineering Council (EC), UK. The EC was established by Royal Charter granted on 27th November 1981, replacing the much smaller Council of Engineering Institutions (CEI). 53 member organizations arranged in five groups. Issues concerning the Engineer’s place in society. EC Part 2 : 300 – The Engineer in Society Preparing for the PE of the ICE – Causes of Failure : How to Pass PE 34 Preparing for the PE of the ICE – Causes of Failure (a) Lack of confidence : 5 Is (indecisive; incompetent; ……), (b) slavish use of proven techniques and the avoiding of engineering decisions, © insufficient and hurried preparation of the report and other documents; this implies you have not taken the examination seriously enough, Preparing for the PE of the ICE – Causes of Failure : How to Pass PE 35 Preparing for the PE of the ICE – Causes of Failure (d) inability or failure to give evidence of the ability to organize one’s thoughts clearly in both speech and writing, (e) failure to speak up at the oral examination, this has the effect of destroying confidence on both sides: in the candidate’s confidence in himself and the Examiner’s confidence in the candidate. Preparing for the PE of the ICE – One word of advice : How to Pass PE 36 Preparing for the PE of the ICE – One word of advice READ THE INSTRUCTIONS – ICE 43 Rules for the Professional Examinations. Should be read from cover to cover, not once, but several times, to ensure that you understand what is being required of you. If you comply with these rules your chances will be much better that you don’t! Website : www.ice.org.uk Slide 37: How to Pass PE 37 Slide 38: How to Pass PE 38 Some Good Books to read.. : How to Pass PE 39 Some Good Books to read.. ICE, UK: The Routes to Corporate Membership. Rules for the Professional Examination. How to Pass the Professional Examination by R.L. Armstrong. Preparing for the Professional Examination of the Institution of Civil Engineers. Books on Engineering Ethics, e.g. Engineering Ethics by Charles B. Fleddermann. ICE - UK : How to Pass PE 40 ICE - UK ICE - UK : How to Pass PE 41 ICE - UK ICE - UK : How to Pass PE 42 ICE - UK Engineering Ethics : How to Pass PE 43 Engineering Ethics Professional Review for CEng(UK) – A Real Example. : How to Pass PE 44 Professional Review for CEng(UK) – A Real Example. Panel Details. Criteria. Conditions for Recommendation for Passing. Panel Recommendation. Criteria : 5 main areas : How to Pass PE 45 Criteria : 5 main areas A. Knowledge & Understanding. 1. Sound theoretical approach. 2. Creative problem solving approach. 3. Exploiting emerging technologies. 4. Promote innovation and technology transfer. B. Application to Practice. 1. Identify potential projects & opportunities. 2. Research, design & development. 3. Plan and implement solutions. 4. Evaluate solutions and make improvements. Criteria : 5 main areas : How to Pass PE 46 Criteria : 5 main areas C. Leadership Management & Supervision. 1. Plan for effective project implementation. 2. Plan, budget, organize, direct, control. 3. Staff management & technical development. 4. Continuous improvement. D. Inter personal Skills. 1. Work with others & communicate. 2. Presentation and discussion. 3. Team building and negotiation. Criteria : 5 main areas : How to Pass PE 47 Criteria : 5 main areas E. Professional Conduct. 1. Code and Rules of Conduct. 2. Safe Systems of Work. 3. Codes of Risk and Environment. 4. Continuing professional development. Conditions for Recommendation for Passing. : How to Pass PE 48 Conditions for Recommendation for Passing. Total score ≥ 33 Block Mean Score in Any Block ≥ 1.5 Not more than one Zero across the whole form. Panel Recommendation: 1. Satisfied the requirements…. 2. Failed to satisfy…. 3. Marginally failed to satisfy… 4. The panel could not reach an agreement…. Professional Review for CEng(UK) : How to Pass PE 49 Professional Review for CEng(UK) Professional Review for CEng(UK) : How to Pass PE 50 Professional Review for CEng(UK) Slide 51: How to Pass PE 51 Ability will enable a man to get to the top but character is the only thing that keeps him from falling off. ….Anonymous Slide 52: How to Pass PE 52 Good Luck !!! Questions & Answers : How to Pass PE 53 Questions & Answers Thank You 自强不息, 力求上进