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Assessment Guidelines For Applicants For UIPE Membership
Assessment Guidelines For Applicants For UIPE Membership
Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers
(UIPE)
AND
ENGINEERS REGISTRATION BOARD
(ERB)
Joint Assessment Guidelines
(i)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
List of Acronyms ....................................................................................................................... ii
1.0INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................... 1
2.0QUALIFICATIONS OF AN ASSESSOR ............................................................................... 1
3.0INITIAL ASSESSMENT OF APPLICANTS .......................................................................... 2
3.1Academic Requirements and Work Experience .........................................................................2
3.2Professional Development ......................................................................................................2
4.0PROFESSIONAL REVIEW ................................................................................................. 2
4.1Registered Engineer – Corporate Member ................................................................................2
4.2Registered Technologist ........................................................................................................3
4.3Registered Technician ...........................................................................................................4
5.0TECHNICAL REPORT ........................................................................................................ 5
5.1Technical Content .................................................................................................................5
5.2Depth of Knowledge..............................................................................................................5
5.3Applicant’s Involvement.........................................................................................................5
5.4Management and Finance ......................................................................................................5
5.5CrossCutting Issues .............................................................................................................5
5.6Structure of Report ...............................................................................................................6
6.0REPORT PRESENTATION ................................................................................................. 6
6.1General Appearance ..............................................................................................................6
6.2Structure of Presentation .......................................................................................................6
6.3Organization.........................................................................................................................6
6.4Visual Aids ...........................................................................................................................7
6.5Details.................................................................................................................................7
6.6Response to Questions ..........................................................................................................7
6.7Conducting Interviews...........................................................................................................7
6.8Attributes of an Engineer .......................................................................................................7
7.0ESSAY WRITING.............................................................................................................. 8
7.1Selection of Essays................................................................................................................8
7.2Preliminary Assessment .........................................................................................................8
7.3Essay Marking ......................................................................................................................9
Appendices
(ii)
List of Acronyms
B. Eng Bachelor of Engineering
B.Sc Bachelors of Science
CPD Continuing Professional Development
CR Career Report
ERB Engineers’ Registration Board
M.Sc Masters of Science
MET Membership, Education and Training
MPR Member Professional Review
Ph.D Doctorate of Philosophy
TPPR Technician Professional Review
TPR Technologist Professional Review
UIPE Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers
1.0 INTRODUCTION
These Guidelines are a revised version of the previous ones that have been Revised
Guidelines
used in assessment of applicants wishing to become Members of the Uganda
Institution of Professional Engineers (UIPE). The Guidelines provide a
common standard framework for assessment of applications for Corporate
(Registered Engineer), Technologist and Technician Member. The assessment
of applicants is to be carried out in three parts namely: Review of the
Technical Report, Evaluation of Presentation of the Report, and Conducting
an Essay Writing.
The shortfalls in the previous guidelines of different Assessors forming Assessment
Reports
different opinions of applicants to the detriment of the assessment process
and disadvantage of the applicants have been addressed in these revised
Guidelines.
The Guidelines compel Assessors to prepare assessment reports that bring
out salient issues used in scoring the candidates. This is intended to promote
transparency in the evaluation of applicants and provides a feedback
mechanism to the applicants that could effect improvement.
Furthermore, Assessment Forms and explanatory notes on the content of the Assessment
Forms and
Technical Reports submitted by applicants have been provided to guide the Explanatory
Assessors on how to review, identify salient issues and grade the technical Notes
reports.
The assessment of applicants will jointly be carried out by UIPE and Joint
Assessment
Engineers Registration Board (ERB). The successful applicants will become
members of UIPE and automatically be registered by ERB.
2.0 QUALIFICATIONS OF AN ASSESSOR
An Assessor must have the following qualifications: Qualifications
of an Assessor
a) Be a Member of the Institution and a Registered Engineer or
Technologist or Technician;
b) Have at least 10 years postgraduate experience;
c) Have at least three years since registration;
d) Be in good financial standing with the Institution and the
Engineers Registration Board;
e) Be in good standing professionally; and
f) Be participating regularly in Continuous Professional
Development (CPD).
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3.0 INITIAL ASSESSMENT OF APPLICANTS
Each applicant shall submit a Career Report. The purpose of the Career Career Report
and Initial
Report will be to provide guidance to the Professional Reviewers on the Assessment
extent of the applicant’s experience and professional development. Form
The initial assessment of applicants shall be based on the Career Report
submitted by the applicant. The assessment will be in respect of the
applicant’s academic qualifications, work experience and professional
development. The current position and key assignments of the applicant
shall also be noted and in all cases, any extra year of work experience will be
an additional credit.
3.1 Academic Requirements and Work Experience
3.2 Professional Development
The Initial Assessment of applicants shall be presented in Form CR, shown in Detailed
Assessment
Appendix I. Form CR
4.0 PROFESSIONAL REVIEW
4.1 Registered Engineer – Corporate Member
Two Assessors of the Institution who must be registered Engineers selected Technical
Report,
from the list of assessors approved by the ERB will carry out the assessment. Presentation
The Technical Report, Presentation of the Report and the Essay writing will and Essay
constitute the overall assessment for the Professional Review of the Writing
applicant.
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The Career Report will be used by the Assessors to provide additional
questions to the applicant during their interview. It will also provide a basis
for the essay questions. The weighting with respect to Technical Report,
Presentation and Essays will be in the ratio of 2:1:1 as shown below.
Total 100
4.2 Registered Technologist
The criteria of assessment for a Registered Technologist will be the same as Technical
Report to be
for the Registered Engineer (Corporate Member) except that the Technical 2000 Words
and Career report will be 2000 words each and the applicant will only write
one essay. The weighting between the Technical Report, the Presentation
and Essay will be 3:1:1.
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a) Technical Report Score of the
Technical
i) Technical Content 15 Report
ii) Depth of knowledge 15
iii) Applicants Involvement 15
iv) Management and Finance 6
v) CrossCutting Issues 4
vi) Report Presentation 5
Sub Total 60
Total 100
The Professional Review of applicants shall be presented in Form TPR1 and Detailed
Assessment
TPR2, shown in Appendix III. Form TPR
4.3 Registered Technician
In the case of the Registered Technician his Technical Report will be 1000 Technical
Report to be
words and his Career Report will be 1000 words. The applicant will not be 1000 Words
required to write any essay. It will be an Interview only. The weighting
between the Technical Report and the Interview will be 3:1 as shown below.
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vi) Report Presentation 5
Sub Total 75
Total 100
The Professional Review of applicants shall be presented in Form TCPR1 and Detailed
Assessment
TCPR2, shown in Appendix IV. Form TCPR
5.0 TECHNICAL REPORT
5.1 Technical Content
The candidate will be required to show the use of engineering principles in Technical
Content
the solving of a particular problem, whether is design, research or
management. Special credit will be given to a candidate who has shown
innovativeness in carrying out the work.
5.2 Depth of Knowledge
The candidate will be required to show a depth of knowledge in the particular Depth of
Knowledge
field. In other words, has the candidate done research on the best practice in
the area of application? Has the candidate demonstrated his knowledge of
different methodologies and thereby justified his choice of a particular
methodology. Credit will be given to the depth of methodology analysis and
knowledge of detail.
5.3 Applicant’s Involvement
The candidate should clearly demonstrate his level of involvement in the Applicant’s
Involvement
tasks recorded. They should clearly outline what tasks they performed and
under whose supervision, whether it is design, research or management. In
particular reference should be made to drawings.
5.4 Management and Finance
The candidate should demonstrate his knowledge of the management and Management
and Finance
financial aspects of the project. They should explain any decisions they made
and their impact on project management. Initiative and Innovative
approaches to problem solving should be given credit.
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5.5 CrossCutting Issues
The candidate should demonstrate knowledge of the health, safety, social, CrossCutting
Issues
environmental and cultural aspects in their report, from the feasibility up
design to implementation stage. He should demonstrate how each of these
aspects were addressed at different stages. Sustainability of the investment
should be addressed.
5.6 Structure of Report
The report should be well organized, structured and easy to follow. It should Structure of
Report
be written in good and clear English and should be referenced where
necessary. It will be loosely bound and wordprocessed.
Title: The report must have a Title Title
Introduction: What is the technical report about? Introduction
Aim: How does the report demonstrate ordered and critical exposition of Aim
some aspect or aspects of civil engineering practice in which you have been
involved or played a major role?
Background: Setting the scene i.e. where does the project lie in relation to Background
the ‘total picture’?
Conclusions: In relation to the application of engineering principles, what Conclusions
were the successes and failures?
Lessons learnt: What are they? Lessons
Learnt
Appendices: For supporting detail, if appropriate.
Bibliography: If appropriate. Bibliography
6.0 REPORT PRESENTATION
6.1 General Appearance
The candidate is expected to dress in a formal manner for the interview. General
Appearance
6.2 Structure of Presentation
The structure of the presentation should follow a logical sequence, beginning Structure of
Presentation
with an overview and followed by details of the activities.
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6.3 Organization
The organization of the presentation should consist of headings, subheadings Organization
appropriately. It should identify the problem, show steps in solving a
problem, show the appropriate considerations and explain challenges met
and appropriate action taken.
6.4 Visual Aids
The candidate is expected to show drawings, photographs of the work done. Visual Aids
6.5 Details
The level of detail should be noted especially in the designs. Good details are Details
required in designs and implementation plans. Management plans also
require sufficient detail.
6.6 Response to Questions
The candidate should be able to provide precise and clear answers to Response to
Questions
questions. He should demonstrate confidence and good knowledge of the
subject.
6.7 Conducting Interviews
At the start of the interview, one Reviewer should meet the applicant in the Start of
Interview
waiting area. Reviewers are reminded that the applicant is invariably under
stress at the start of an interview and should be put at ease by the Reviewers
before the formal interview commences.
After an introduction, the applicant must commence with a 15minute 15Minute
Presentation
presentation. Reviewers are reminded that during this presentation they
should not interrupt the applicant, nor make any comment unless the
candidate has "dried up". On completion of the presentation, the candidate
should be questioned on the subject of the presentation.
Reviewers must pose at lease one searching question on Continuing Questions on
CPD
Professional Development (CPD) to satisfy themselves that the candidate has
undertaken and benefited from CPD.
Reviewers must also ensure that the candidate is fully aware of crosscutting Questions on
CrossCutting
issues (Environment, Gender, HIV/AIDS, OSH, People with Disabilities and Issues
Elderly Persons) as these apply to engineering.
Reviewers may extend the duration of the interview, or in the case of a Duration of
Interviews
number of applicants being interviewed, ask an applicant to return at the end
of the session if they feel that this is necessary.
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6.8 Attributes of an Engineer
Each prospective candidate for election to council or inclusion in the Attributes of
an Engineer
engineers’ register must demonstrate the following attributes:
a) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and
engineering;
b) An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as
analyze and interpret data;
c) An ability to design a system, component or process to meet
desired needs;
d) An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams;
e) An ability to identify, formulate and sole engineering
problems;
f) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility;
g) An ability to communicate effectively;
h) The broad education necessary to understand the impact of
engineering solutions in a global and societal context;
i) A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in,
lifelong learning;
j) A knowledge of contemporary issues;
k) An ability to understand the techniques, skills and modern
engineering tools necessary for engineering practice;
l) An ability to apply knowledge in a specialized area related to
engineering;
m) An understanding of the elements of project management,
construction and asset management;
n) An understanding of business and public policy and
administration fundamentals;
o) An understanding of the role of the leader and leadership
principles; and
p) Knowledge and skill, while necessary, are not sufficient to be
a fully functioning professional engineer. An engineer’s attitude, that is,
the manner in which he/she approaches his/her work, will determine
how effectively he/she uses hardearned knowledge and skills.
7.0 ESSAY WRITING
7.1 Selection of Essays
After the interview has been concluded, the writing of the essays can Selection of
Essays
commence. Reviewers should use their discretion regarding breaks and the
start time for the writing of the essays. Each Reviewer will select two essays.
The candidate shall write two essays (one from each reviewer) in the case of
a Corporate Member. For the case of Technologist, each Reviewer will select
one essay and the candidate shall write only one of the two essays.
The subjects of the essays must be given at the start of the session and the Commenceme
nt of Essay
applicant issued with booklets in which to write. Once the session has Writing
commenced the applicant should not be permitted to leave the room.
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7.2 Preliminary Assessment
After the interview, the Reviewers should decide in which of the following Preliminary
Pass
categories they consider the candidate should be placed by their performance
thus far. They must discuss and draft any appropriate comments for the
Reviewer's Assessment Report and the Reviewer's Summary Report. In order
for the applicant to pass, he must pass each category of the professional
review separately. If he has passed the first two sections, then he only has
to pass the essays.
If he has failed in the first two sections and does exceptionally well in the Preliminary
Failure
essays, he may be required to write a Technical Report and make a
Presentation only at the next opportunity. If however, his essays are only
satisfactory, he will have to redo the whole professional review.
Both Reviewers must agree that the candidate has been successful. Any
reasonable doubt by either Reviewer must result in a candidate being
"failed".
7.3 Essay Marking
Each Reviewer must mark the essay question they have set, using the Marking
Scheme
method of grading essays as given below:
All Reviewers are urged to make written comments upon the essays. These
comments should be made in the essay booklets. This is particularly relevant
where the Reviewers are rating the outcome of the essays as
"unsatisfactory". Candidates will not be advised of details of the grades
awarded, but will be informed that their essays are satisfactory or
unsatisfactory.
a) Knowledge of Subject and Relevancy of Answers to the Topic
i) Does the candidate exhibit a reasonable (depth and breadth of) Knowledge
and Relevancy
knowledge of the topic, bearing in mind their experience as
demonstrated by the submitted documents and the interviews?
ii) Has the candidate augmented his/her experience by sufficient
reading on the subjects?
iii) Has the candidate understood the subjects?
iv) Do the essays cover the whole subject set, or only parts of them?
v) Do the essays keep to the point or do they tend to wander from it?
vi) Has the candidate refrained from "padding" the essays with
irrelevant or repetitive material?
vii) Are the essays of reasonable and acceptable length taking into
account their content?
b) Grammar and Syntax
i) Does every sentence contain a finite verb and are the tenses Grammar and
Syntax
correct?
ii) Is there agreement between nouns and verbs with regard to
singular and plural cases?
iii) Is the spelling and punctuation reasonably correct?
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iv) Has the candidate avoided jargon and the use of catch phrases,
acronyms or apparently meaningless abbreviations? (Acronyms and
abbreviations when first used should be accompanied by a full
spelling)?
v) Are most sentences easy to understand?
vi) Are the sentences constructed correctly?
c) Clarity of Argument and Presentation
A pass mark of 60% will be required in each of the above categories and as Pass Mark
indicated in the marking scheme. 80% will be commended
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APPENDIX I: FORM CR
Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers
Initial Assessment Form Career Report
Name of Applicant:
1. Academic Qualifications
a) Ordinary Diploma
b) Higher Diploma
c) B.Sc./B. Eng
d) MSc / M. Eng
e) PhD
2. Work Experience
a) Current Position
b) Number of Years
c) Key assignments
3. Professional Development
a) Formal Pupilage
b) Workshop Seminars
c) Other Courses
4. Membership of other
Professional Bodies
5. Overall Assessment Qualifies for:
a) Member Professional
Review
b) Technologist Professional
Review
c) Technician Professional
Review
d) Reciprocity
e) Mature Age Scheme
f) Other
Approved / Not Approved:
Chairperson MET
Date:
APPENDIX II: FORM MPR 1
Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers
Corporate Member Professional Review Assessment of Technical Report
Name of Applicant:
Max Max
Criteria Score Criteria Score
Points Points
A: Technical Content (12 Points) D: Management and Finance (06 Points)
1. Application of Engineering
Principles 3.0 1. Managerial ability 2.0
2. Scientific Approach 3.0 2. Key decisions taken 1.5
Sub Total 12.0
B: Depth of Knowledge (10 Points) E: CrossCutting Issues (04 Points)
C: Involvement of Applicant (12 Points)
d) Review stage 1.0
3. Position held (Choose only one)
a) Senior staff level 3.0
b) Middle staff level 2.5
c) Junior staff level 2.0
For Official Use Only:
Membership, Education and Training Committee (MET)
Name of Applicant:
Max
Criteria Score Remarks
Score
A: Technical Report (Refer to Form MPR1)
1. Technical Content 12
2. Depth of Knowledge 10
3. Applicant’s Involvement 12
4. Management and Finance 6
5. CrossCutting Issues 4
6. Report Presentation 6
Sub Total 50
B: Presentation
1. General Appearance 3
2. Structure of Presentation 3
3. Organization 5
4. Visual Aids 3
5. Details 5
6. Response to Questions 6
Sub Total 25
C: Essays
1. Knowledge and Relevance 10
2. Clarity and Presentation 9
3. Grammar and Syntax 6
Sub Total 25
Total 100
NB: The Pass Mark shall be a minimum of 60% overall and 50% under each of the categories A, B, and C
A score above 80% will be commended and mentioned in the UIPE Journal
For Official Use Only:
Membership, Education and Training Committee (MET)