New professional development system for UK engineers

In July 2007, the Engineering and Technology Board launched a pilot professional development system to guide and support UK engineers through the process of registration and beyond. The system, which manages the process by which engineers record their progress against professional objectives, has since been reviewed and updated in accordance with extensive user trials. It now provides a comprehensive, step-by-step framework for achieving recognition as either a chartered engineer (CEng), an incorporated engineer (IEng) or an engineering technician (Eng Tech). By mapping its users' progress against the requirements laid down in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-Spec), and identifying individual gaps and challenges, the professional development system supports and guides its users along a structured career path.