ICE 3005A

Development Objectives
for Eng Tech TMICE/ AMICE / MICE and IEng MICE / CEng MICE

Route to membership1

Initial Professional Development (IPD)

ICE approved Company Scheme Training Agreement providing structured training base to achieve ICEs Development Objectives, overseen by an approved mentor known as a Supervising Civil Engineer (SCE) nominated by the employer. Arrangements regularly audited by ICE staff.

Self manage With assistance from a self appointed mentor (professional engineer or line manager), obtain suitable experience to achieve Development Objectives. Support and assistance available from ICE staff.

Training Review Completion of training signed off by SCE and countersigned by ICE staff.

Career Appraisal Assessment by ICE assessors to ensure achievement of Objectives. Advice also given.

Same standard

Consolidation and preparation

Professional Review

1 For Eng Tech TMICE candidates completion of a training scheme/Career Appraisal is optional, see ICE 3002A.

Table of contents
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Why use Development Objectives (DOs)? Who can use them? How to use them A mentor? How to use the Achievement Rating What do you need to do to satisfy a DO? Page 4 4 4 5 5 5 To supplement this document ICE has placed on its website ice.org.uk a number of Membership Guidance Notes (MGNs) which give more detailed practical advice on a number of issues regarding membership. A list of current MGNs appears in MGN 0.

A Use your engineering knowledge and understanding to make the most of existing and emerging technology B Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to the analysis and solution of engineering problems C Provide technical and commercial management D Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills E Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards, recognising obligations to society, the profession and the environment F Personal Record of Achievement

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Revision A no criteria have been modified. Changes relate to procedures. Principal changes are: further explanation on how DOs should be used particularly for those with extensive experience; some additional examples added; clarification of details of those endorsing achievement.

... it is accordingly of importance that there should be a ready means heretofore of ascertaining persons who by proper training and experience are qualified...
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ICE values the diversity that individuals with differing backgrounds and abilities bring to the Institution; it respects all members and applicants through fairness, tolerance and consistency of professional standards; ensuring that professional qualification and membership of ICE is open to all who meet its standards.
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1. Why use Development Objectives?

Development Objectives (DOs) are an essential tool for planning and recording your learning and development en route to completing your Initial Professional Development (IPD). Achievement of all the DOs will not in itself make you a professionally qualified member of the Institution, but should ensure a sound and broad base upon which you can build the technical, professional and managerial competence that is required at the Professional Review. Employers who wish to include additional specific development objectives of their own should do so by extending the number of example activities rather than produce additional objectives. Achievement of the DOs (or their agreed equivalent eg suitable N/SVQs) is required if you wish to qualify as a professional engineer, technician or technical/scientific specialist either through formal training or by a self-managed process. If you have many years of experience and are considering an application for a Career Appraisal, you should use the DOs to record all your experience gained to date. Use this document as a checklist to structure and record how you have achieved the various DOs. The effort you make will also pay dividends when you come to prepare your documents and thoughts for a Professional Review.

3. How to use them

The DOs are part of an ICE Approved Training Scheme or part of the submission for a Career Appraisal. Each Development Objective has a Title, an Achievement Rating, and Examples.

The Title describes an outcome, which you

2. Who can use them?

The Development Objectives have been drafted so that they can apply across the ever-widening range of activities that comprise civil engineering. This could include design, implementation and operation in the fields of research, construction, transportation, energy, the environment, and many other specialist disciplines. If you are a Student you should start working towards achieving your DOs during your academic studies, particularly if you are on a part-time or day-release course. Experience in industry during vacation or work placements or while carrying out unpaid voluntary work can also be valid IPD. If you are in the early part of your career you should use DOs to plan ahead, ideally in conjunction with a mentor who can guide and support your development. You should confirm each level of achievement as it is reached as part of the plan for your short and long-term future development.

must achieve as part of your Initial Professional Development The Achievement Rating determines the level you must reach to satisfy the Objective The Examples provide an indication of the type of activities in which you could obtain the necessary knowledge or experience in order to satisfy the Objective. These are not intended to be prescriptive and are included only to provide guidance in the interpretation of the Objective

The DOs are, to an extent, task-oriented. In working your way through them, you and your mentor should also bear in mind the Attributes for the various grades of membership, which you will ultimately need to demonstrate at a Professional Review. These are listed in ICE 3001A, 3002A and 3003A. In particular you should note that some Attributes are about how you carry out your duties and the characteristics that you will need to display. With advice from your mentor you should make every effort to acquire these additional characteristics, particularly in the latter part of your IPD.

4. A mentor?
If you are registered on an ICE Training Agreement you will be assigned a professional engineer as a mentor (known as a Supervising Civil Engineer - SCE). In addition, in some cases you might also be assigned a Delegated Engineer (DE) often also a professional engineer who will also support your development, maybe at a more local level. If you are not registered on an Agreement you should find a mentor who should ideally be a professionally qualified civil engineer. If not, he or she should be a professional in a related construction/engineering discipline or failing that, a responsible experienced practitioner who can provide advice, guidance and support.

6. What do you need to do to satisfy a DO?

You will need to demonstrate that you have achieved the required rating for each Development Objective. On each DO sheet, you should set out when, where and how you have achieved that particular DO. If you are in the early part of your career and following an Approved Training Scheme or aiming for a Career Appraisal, you will have regular meetings with your mentor. After agreeing your claim of achievement, the current Achievement Rating should be signed off and dated. Regular and progressive assessment and sign-off at A, K, E or B levels provide valuable evidence of ongoing mentor involvement in your development. Progressive sign-off of the whole DO should then be recorded on the Personal Record of Achievement on page 22 with your mentor(s) providing their personal details on the same page. The typical evidence which you might present to your mentor is likely to be a combination of your personal documents (eg personal reports, diaries, Continuing Professional Development record) and documents arising from your work (eg drawings, sketches, calculations, letters, reports, etc). It is essential that this evidence is underpinned and enriched by regular discussions and question-andanswer sessions with your mentor. If you have many years of experience, you should still record your achievement(s) but just sign off the final Achievement Rating. Endorsement by a mentor, possibly another professional, is helpful to Career Appraisal assessors but it is not essential.

5. How to use the Achievement Rating

Each DO is given an Achievement Rating against the following scale. A Appreciation You must appreciate why the DO is important and why it is done. You must have a basic understanding and knowledge of the DO and how it is achieved. You must have achieved the DO, or part of it, working under supervision. You must have achieved the DO several times in different situations, having the competence to assist others and to work without supervision.

Knowledge

Experience

Ability

A A1 Eng Tech TMICE

Use your engineering* knowledge and understanding to make the most of existing and emerging technology Broaden and deepen your engineering knowledge For example Identify limits of own personal knowledge and skills. Acquisition of engineering knowledge in chosen field of operations. Knowledge of engineering principles. Codes, standards and specifications.

A1 AMICE* MICE IEng MICE CEng MICE

Broaden and deepen your engineering* knowledge For example Identify limits of own personal knowledge and skills. Acquisition of engineering knowledge in chosen field of operations. Knowledge of engineering principles. Codes, standards and specifications. Identify limits of own personal knowledge and skills. Acquisition of engineering knowledge in chosen field of operations. Knowledge of engineering principles. Codes, standards and specifications. Technological developments in the construction industry. Eng Tech TMICE AMICE*, MICE IEng MICE A K E CEng MICE

For example

Achievement Rating Level Date achieved

Claim of Achievement

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B B1 Eng Tech TMICE B1 AMICE* MICE IEng MICE CEng MICE

Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to the analysis and solution of engineering* problems Contribute to the identification of problems and the production of solutions For example Application of engineering principles. Possible solutions. Links to codes, standards and specifications. Produce drawings.

Identify engineering* problems and define possible solutions For example Client/user needs. Feasibility. Constraints and opportunities. Links to codes, standards, specifications and contract conditions. Application of engineering principles. Specific solutions. Client/user needs. Feasibility. Constraints and opportunities. Links to codes, standards, specifications and contract conditions. Application of engineering principles. Specific solutions. Departures from established practice, where appropriate. Eng Tech TMICE AMICE*, MICE IEng MICE A K E CEng MICE

For example

Achievement Rating Level Date achieved

Claim of Achievement

* If your intention is to seek membership as AMICE , you should substitute technical/scientific for engineering 7

B2 Eng Tech TMICE

Review and select appropriate techniques, procedures and methods to undertake tasks For example Link your knowledge of core engineering principles to codes, standards, specifications and tasks within your chosen field of operations. Consider Health, Safety and Welfare, quality, cost, time, buildability, sustainability.

B2 AMICE* MICE IEng MICE

Conduct appropriate research and analysis relating to engineering* problems For example Apply and know the limitations of established best practice as defined by codes, standards and specifications. Links to contract conditions. Feasibility assessments, surveys and costing. Risk analysis. Present solutions and secure acceptance. Consider Health, Safety and Welfare, quality, cost, time, buildability, sustainability. Apply and know the limitations of established best practice as defined by codes, standards and specifications. Links to contract conditions. Feasibility assessments, surveys and costing. Risk analysis. Presentation of solutions and secure acceptance. Consider Health, Safety and Welfare, quality, cost, time, buildability, sustainability. Value engineering. Whole life costing. Eng Tech TMICE AMICE*, MICE IEng MICE A K E CEng MICE

CEng MICE

For example

Achievement Rating Level Date achieved

Claim of Achievement

* If your intention is to seek membership as AMICE , you should substitute technical/scientific for engineering 8

B3 Eng Tech TMICE B3 AMICE MICE IEng MICE CEng MICE

Contribute to the implementation of solutions to problems For example Health, Safety and Welfare, quality, cost, time, buildability, risk assessment. Link to standards, drawings and specifications.

Implement solutions to problems and evaluate their effectiveness For example Health, Safety and Welfare, quality, cost, time, buildability, risk assessment. Link to codes, standards, specifications and contract conditions. Monitoring outputs and results. Health, Safety and Welfare, quality, cost, time, buildability, risk assessment. Link to codes, standards, specifications and contract conditions. Monitoring outputs and results. Eng Tech TMICE AMICE, MICE IEng MICE A K E CEng MICE

For example

Achievement Rating Level Date achieved

Claim of Achievement

C C1 Eng Tech TMICE

Provide technical and commercial management Plan, organise and supervise resources to complete tasks For example Programmes. Plans. Surveys. Method statements. Progress monitoring. Records.
A project can be whatever you are responsible for eg a design, some research work, a feasibility study, a site-based project, etc.

C1 AMICE MICE IEng MICE

Plan for effective project implementation For example Planning and resourcing. Programming. Method statements. Tenders. Fees. Contractual obligations. Information and administration systems. Instructions. Records.
A project can be whatever you are responsible for eg a design, some research work, a feasibility study, a site-based project, etc.

CEng MICE

For example

Planning and resourcing. Programming. Method statements. Contractual obligations. Tenders. Fees. Information and administration systems. Instructions. Records. Project risk and opportunities.
A project can be whatever you are responsible for eg a design, some research work, a feasibility study, a site-based project, etc.

Achievement Rating Level Date achieved A K

Eng Tech TMICE AMICE, MICE IEng MICE E

CEng MICE

Claim of Achievement

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C2 C2 AMICE, MICE IEng MICE

Eng Tech TMICE

Not applicable

Control budgets, tasks, people and resources For example Management systems. Team working. Competences. Co-ordination of project activities: programme, quality, cost, labour or staff, other contractors, suppliers, supply chains, plant/equipment, materials. Monitoring. Payment processes. Project funding and financing. Management systems. Team working. Competences. Co-ordination of project activities: programme, quality, cost, labour or staff, other contractors, suppliers, supply chains, plant/equipment, materials. Monitoring. Payment processes. Project funding and financing. Influence work teams. AMICE, MICE IEng MICE A K E CEng MICE B

CEng MICE

For example

Achievement Rating Claim of Achievement Level Date achieved

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C3 Eng Tech TMICE C3 AMICE, MICE IEng MICE CEng MICE

Take responsibility for your work and the work of others For example Work effectively without close supervision. Help others to develop. Lead by example.

Develop people to meet changing technical and managerial needs For example For example Achievement Rating Objectives and work plans. Help others to develop. Lead by example. Objectives and work plans. Lead by example. Support other individuals training and development. Eng Tech TMICE AMICE, MICE IEng MICE CEng MICE A K E B

Claim of Achievement

Level Date achieved

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C4 Eng Tech TMICE C4 AMICE, MICE IEng MICE CEng MICE

Contribute to quality systems For example Follow quality processes and procedures.

Bring about continuous improvement through quality management For example For example Quality plans and systems. Maintain quality standards. Quality records. Recommend improvements. Quality plans and systems. Maintain quality standards. Quality records. Recommend improvements. Contribute to the improvement of quality systems. Eng Tech TMICE AMICE, MICE IEng MICE CEng MICE B

Achievement Rating Level Date achieved A K

Claim of Achievement

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C5 Eng Tech TMICE C5 AMICE, MICE IEng MICE CEng MICE

Demonstrate commercial awareness For example Relationship between budget and cost. Record keeping. Instructions and variations.

Manage contractual issues For example Forms of contract. Responsibility of parties to a contract. Procurement methods. Forms of payment. Contractual records. Insurances. Instructions and variations. Forms of contract. Responsibility of parties to a contract. Procurement methods. Forms of payment. Contractual records. Insurances. Instructions and variations. Eng Tech TMICE AMICE, MICE IEng MICE A K E CEng MICE

For example

Achievement Rating Level Date achieved

Claim of Achievement

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D D1 Eng Tech TMICE D1 AMICE MICE IEng MICE CEng MICE

Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills Communicate with others For example Communicate effectively with others, orally, in writing, graphically. Contribute to meetings. Consult with others. Knowledge and use of IT.

Communicate with others at all levels For example Reports. Letters. Drawings. Presentations. Exchange of information. Advice to technical and non-technical colleagues. Contribute to meetings. Consider the views of others. Consultation. Knowledge and use of IT. Present your case and defend it. Reports. Letters. Drawings. Presentations. Exchange of information. Advice to technical and non-technical colleagues. Contribute to meetings. Consider the views of others. Consultation. Knowledge and use of IT. Present your case and defend it. Conduct discussions. Eng Tech TMICE AMICE, MICE IEng MICE A K E CEng MICE

For example

Achievement Rating Level Date achieved

Claim of Achievement

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D2 Eng Tech TMICE

Work effectively with others For example Develop good working relationships with colleagues, clients, suppliers and the public to achieve collective goals. Equal opportunities and diversity. Set an example for others to follow.

D2 AMICE MICE IEng MICE CEng MICE

Demonstrate personal and social skills For example Awareness of the needs and concerns of others. Develop good working relationships to achieve collective goals. Equal opportunities and diversity. Set an example for others to follow. Awareness of the needs and concerns of others. Develop good working relationships to achieve collective goals. Equal opportunities and diversity. Set an example for others to follow. Identify, and agree collective goals. Eng Tech TMICE AMICE, MICE IEng MICE CEng MICE B

For example

Achievement Rating Level Date achieved A K

Claim of Achievement

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E E1 Eng Tech TMICE

Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards, recognising obligations to society, the profession and the environment Comply with relevant codes of conduct For example Purpose and history of ICE. Comply with ICE Codes of Conduct. Current developments and issues affecting the construction industry. Ethical and professional behaviour. Promotion of the construction industry.

E1 AMICE MICE IEng MICE CEng MICE

Comply with relevant codes of conduct For example Purpose and history of ICE. Comply with ICE Codes of Conduct. Current developments and issues affecting the construction industry. Ethical and professional behaviour. Promotion of the construction industry. Purpose and history of ICE. Comply with ICE Codes of Conduct. Current developments and issues affecting the construction industry. Ethical and professional behaviour. Promotion of the construction industry. Eng Tech TMICE AMICE, MICE IEng MICE CEng MICE A K E B

For example

Achievement Rating

Claim of Achievement

Level Date achieved

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E2 Eng Tech TMICE

Manage and apply safe systems of work For example Identify and take responsibility for own obligations for Health, Safety and Welfare issues. Implement Health, Safety and Welfare systems. Current Health, Safety and Welfare codes and legislation. CDM Regulations. Risk assessments. Method statements. Recommend improvements. Have detailed knowledge of the hazards applicable to your field of work. Proactive approach to Health, Safety and Welfare practice. Safety briefings.

E2 AMICE MICE IEng MICE

Manage and apply safe systems of work For example Identify and take responsibility for own obligations for Health, Safety and Welfare issues. Implement Health, Safety and Welfare systems. Current Health, Safety and Welfare codes and legislation. CDM Regulations. Risk assessments. Method statements. Recommend improvements. Recognise compliance costs. Have detailed knowledge of the hazards applicable to your field of work. Apply risk management techniques appropriate to your field of work. Safety briefings, inductions. Prepare and review risk assessments and method statements. Proactive approach to Health, Safety and Welfare practice and management. Identify and take responsibility for own obligations for Health, Safety and Welfare issues. Implement Health, Safety and Welfare systems. Current Health, Safety and Welfare codes and legislation. CDM Regulations. Risk assessments. Method statements. Recommend improvements. Contribute to the development and improvement of systems. Understand compliance costs. Have detailed knowledge of the hazards applicable to your field of work. Apply risk management techniques appropriate to your field of work. Safety briefings, inductions. Prepare and review risk assessments and method statements. Proactive approach to Health, Safety and Welfare practice and management. Eng Tech TMICE AMICE, MICE IEng MICE CEng MICE A K E B

CEng MICE

For example

Achievement Rating

Claim of Achievement

Level Date achieved

Continue record of achievements on following page 18

Achievement Rating

Eng Tech TMICE AMICE, MICE IEng MICE CEng MICE A K E B

Claim of Achievement

Level Date achieved

Continued from previous page

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E3 Eng Tech TMICE E3 AMICE* MICE IEng MICE CEng MICE

Contribute to sustainable development through engineering activities For example Comply with environmental legislation and best practice. Awareness of sustainability issues.

Contribute to sustainable development through engineering* activities For example Comply with legislation and codes. Environmental impact. Environmental management (interaction between design, construction and operation). Social and economic issues in implementing solutions. Project whole life cycles. Appreciation of sustainable development tools. Comply with legislation and codes. Environmental impact. Environmental management (interaction between design, construction and operation). Social and economic issues in implementing solutions. Project whole life cycles. Knowledge of sustainable development tools. Eng Tech TMICE AMICE*, MICE IEng MICE A K E CEng MICE

For example

Achievement Rating Level Date achieved

Claim of Achievement

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E4 Eng Tech TMICE

Manage your own continuing professional development For example Review of your own development needs. Development Action Plans. Record CPD activities (Personal Development Record). Evaluate CPD outcomes. Company appraisals. See ICE 3006A.

E4 AMICE MICE IEng MICE CEng MICE

Manage your own continuing professional development, and assist others For example Review of your own development needs. Development Action Plans. Record CPD activities (Personal Development Record). Evaluate CPD outcomes. Company appraisals. See ICE 3006A. Review of your own development needs. Development Action Plans. Record CPD activities (Personal Development Record). Evaluate CPD outcomes. Company appraisals. See ICE 3006A. Eng Tech TMICE AMICE, MICE IEng MICE CEng MICE A K E B

For example

Achievement Rating

Claim of Achievement

Level Date achieved

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Name

Development Objectives Personal Record of Achievement

ICE Membership No.

This summary sheet should be used by you in conjunction with your mentor (Supervising Civil Engineer or Delegated Engineer) to record your progressive achievement and sign-off the Development Objectives. The dates achieved should be entered on the individual Objective sheet. Those endorsing this record should complete the lower section with their personal details. Objective A1 B1 B2 B3 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 D1 D2 E1 E2 E3 E4 Details of those endorsing satisfactory achievement above. Name (print) Signature (as used in DO sign off) Qualifications Employer Organisation Job title A K E B

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Acronyms
AMICE Associate Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers AMPR Associate Member Professional Review AQP Academic Qualifications Panel AVQ Advanced Vocational Qualification BEng Bachelor of Engineering CA Career Appraisal CDM Construction Design Management CEng Chartered Engineer CEnv Chartered Environmentalist CEPR Chartered Environmentalist Professional Review CPD Continuing Professional Development CPR Chartered Professional Review DAP Development Action Plan DE Delegated Engineer DO Development Objective ECO Engineering Council Organisation Eng Tech Engineering Technician EU European Union GNVQ General National Vocational Qualification HS&W Health, Safety and Welfare ICE Institution of Civil Engineers IEng Incorporated Engineer IPD Initial Professional Development IT Information Technology JBM Joint Board of Moderators MDO Membership Development Officer MEA Mutual Exemption Agreement MEng Master of Engineering MGN Membership Guidance Note MICE Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers MPR Member Professional Review MRA Mutual Recognition Agreement NVQ National Vocational Qualification PDR Personal Development Record RD Regional Director RGN Register Guidance Note RST Regional Support Team SCE Supervising Civil Engineer SE Supervising Engineer SVQ Scottish Vocational Qualification TMICE Technician Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers TPR Technician Professional Review TR Training Review TRR Technical Report Route VCE Vocational Certificate of Education

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..it is accordingly of importance that there should be a ready means heretofore of ascertaining persons who by proper training and experience are qualified...
Extract from Royal Charter