Nl-Spec: NL Standard For Professional Engineering Competence

NL-SPEC
NL STANDARD FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING COMPETENCE
KNOWLEDGE
EXPERIENCE
COMMITMENT
EXCELLENCE
2017
Content
Preface 3
The Purpose of the NL-SPEC 4
Professional Titles 5
Introduction to the Chartership Structure 7
Sectors and disciplines 10
Professional and Ethical Behaviour 12
Statement of Ethical Principles of KIVI
Code of Conduct
The Application Process 13
An Overview: The Chartership Process 14
Overview: The CEng Standard 15
The CEng Standard 16
Overview: The IEng Standard 24
The IEng Standard 25
Glossary 33
Annex: 35
Comparison of CEng and IEng 35
Knowledge and understanding of Engineering 36
Design and development of processes, systems, services or products 38
Leadership, responsibility and management 41
Communication and interpersonal skills 44
Professional commitment 46
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 remain in touch
with 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 its strong connection to society by regulating and maintaining this high standard.
Chartered status means that an engineers expertise and experience are recognized
around the world, therefore they are acknowledged as the most accomplished and most
professional of Engineers.
Engineers with Chartered Status enjoy recognition by government, business 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 CTOs 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
Preface | 3
The Purpose of the NL-SPEC
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. The Chartership structure in the Netherlands is developed
in close cooperation with the UK Engineering Council and complies with the rules and
regulations of the International Engineering Alliance (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.
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 can 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.
4 | The Purpose of the NL-SPEC

Professional Titles
There are two professional titles available to individuals who meet the required standard of
competence and commitment.
Chartered Engineers
Chartered Engineers (CEng) 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) 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.
Professional Titles | 5
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.
6 | Professional Titles
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

The two key principles of Chartership are competence and commitment, and these are
sustained and developed through reflective learning, peer review, mentoring and CPD. It
is this structure that creates a platform on both an individual and company/organisation
basis, that accomodates career planning, aligned contribution to company strategy,
knowledge exchange and connectivity.
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.
Introduction to the Chartership Structure | 7

There are five core areas of competence and commitment for all who acquire Chartered
status, broadly covering:
A. Knowledge and understanding of engineering
B. Design, develop and create 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 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.
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.
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).
CPD has several purposes, which will vary in relation to the candidates circumstances,
8 | Introduction to the Chartership Structure

their needs and their career progression. Often candidates will do CPD to assure their
continuing competence 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 in a wider context than a specific
job role. The focus of the candidates 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 will support CPD of candidates and engineers who have already attained Chartership
by providing guidance and monitoring systems where CPD can easily be planned,
recorded 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.
Introduction to the Chartership Structure | 9

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. 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 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 of the structure, which are identified as 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
10 | Sectors and disciplines

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
Hydraulic
Industrial design
Industrial and Industrial and Industrial and
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
Structural Structural
Systems Systems Systems Systems
Transport Transport Transport
Sectors and disciplines | 11

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 help for engineers who are working in the Netherlands.
Code of Conduct:
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 treat others with respect and avoid any damage to them, their belongings,
reputation and work.
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 conduct can be found at:
www.kivi.nl/codeofconduct
12 | Professional and Ethical Behaviour

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, 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. 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 in which the candidate
gives a 10 minute presentation. They will then be questioned on both their presentation,
portfolio and workfield.
If the candidate is succesful, they will be added to the KIVI register and will have to
maintain there 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 individuals
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.
The Application Process | 13

An Overview:
The Chartership Process
14 | Overview: The Application Process

Overview: The CEng Standard
COMPETENCE A COMPETENCE B COMPETENCE C COMPETENCE D COMPETENCE E
Design, develop
Knowledge and Leadership,
and create products, Communication & Professional
understanding of responsibility &
systems, processes or interpersonal skills commitment
A
engineering management
services
A1: Maintain and extend your B1: Identify potential projects C1: Plan for effective project D1: Identify all stakeholders E1: Demonstrate ethical
theoretical knowledge of new and opportunities. implementation. and communicate with others behaviour and comply with
and 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: Manage and apply safe
engineering technology. engineering solutions. systems of work.
C3: Lead teams and develop D3: Demonstrate personal and
B3: Manage implementation of staff to meet changing social skills. E3: Undertake engineering
design solutions, and evaluate technical and managerial activities in a way that
their effectiveness. needs. contributes to sustainable
development.
B4: Exercise sound judgement C4: Bring about continuous
in the course of complex improvement through quality E4: Demonstrate how you plan
solutions. management. to carry out and record CPD in
order to maintain and enhance
C5: Be a leader within your all competences A-E.
work field and society.
The CEng Standard | 15

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 Competences
The Competence and Commitment The examples given in the column

standard for the Chartered below are intended to help you
Engineer. identify activities you might quote to
demonstrate the required competence
and commitment for CEng registration.
Chartered Engineers must be competent
throughout their working life, by
virtue of their education, training and These are not exhaustive.
experience.
A Use a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge and

understanding to optimise the theory of existing and emerging technology.
A1 Maintain and extend your

theoretical knowledge of new and
Engage in formal post-graduate
academic study.
advancing technology.
Engage in non-formal learning at quality
This could include an ability to: based seminars, masterclasses and
other forms of training.
Strive to extend own
technological capability through Learn and develop new engineering
formal and non-formal learning. theories and techniques in the
workplace.
Broaden and deepen own
knowledge base through Broaden your knowledge of engineering
research and experimentation. codes, standards and specifications.
Acquiring knowledge specific

to the jurisdiction in which you
practice.
16 | The CEng Standard

A2 Contribute to the development
of the theory of engineering
Contribute to theory through cross-
disciplinary work involving complex
technology. projects.
This could include an ability to: Use evidence from best practice to
develop theory to improve effectiveness.
Identify constraints and exploit
opportunities for the theoretical Scale up the implementation of
development and transfer of unproven technologies.
technology within own chosen
field. Give lectures, present on discipline
related seminars or conferences. Give a
Develop and promote new masterclass, write articles or academic
applications when appropriate. papers.
Develop and evaluate continuous Secure the necessary intellectual

improvement systems. property (IP) rights; obtain a patent.
Assess market needs and

contribute to theoretical
marketing strategies.
Develop knowledge specific to

the jurisdiction in which you
practice.
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 and systems.
This could include an ability to:
Involvement in the specification and
Establish and help develop procurement of new engineering
solutions to meet users products, processes and systems.
requirements.
Set targets, and draft programmes and
Consider and implement new action plans.
and emerging technologies.
Enhance engineering practices,

products, processes, systems and
services.
Use own knowledge of the

employers position to assess the
viability of opportunities.

B2 Conduct appropriate research,
and undertake design and
Carry out formal theoretical research.
development of engineering Evaluate numerical and analytical tools.

solutions. Carry out applied research on the job.
This could include an ability to: Lead/manage value engineering and
Identify and agree appropriate whole life costing.
research methodologies. Lead design teams.
Develop the necessary tests. Draft specifications.
Collect, analyse and evaluate the Develop and test options.
relevant data.
Produce concept designs, and develop
Undertake engineering design. these into detailed designs.
Prepare, present and agree Be aware of IP constraints and
design recommendations, with opportunities.
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.
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.
Manage product improvement.
Implement design solutions,
taking account of critical Interpret and analyse performance.
constraints, including due
concern for safety and Determine critical success factors.
sustainability.
Determine the criteria for

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 in the

course of complex 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.

C Demonstrate technical and managerial leadership.
C1 Plan for effective project

implementation.
Lead/manage project planning activities.
Produce and implement procurement

This could include an ability to: plans.
Systematically review the Carry out project risk assessments.

factors affecting the project
implementation including safety Collaborate with key stakeholders, and
and sustainability considerations. negotiate agreement to the plans.
Define a holistic and systematic Plan programmes and delivery of tasks.

approach to risk identification, Identify resources and costs.
assessment and management.
Negotiate and agree contracts/work
Lead on preparing and agreeing orders.
implementation plans and
method statements.
Ensure that the necessary

resources are secured and brief
the project team.
Negotiate the necessary

contractual arrangements
with other stakeholders (client,
subcontractors, suppliers, etc).
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.
Define quality standards, Manage project funding, payments and

programme and budget within recovery.
legal and statutory requirements.
Allocate and manage resources.
Organise and lead work teams,
coordinating project activities. Satisfy legal and statutory obligations.
Ensure that variations from Lead/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.

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.
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.
Act as a role model. Lead by example.
Lead in your management role,
act as a role model.

D Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
D1 Identify all stakeholders and

communicate with others at all
Reports, letters, emails, drawings,
specifications and working papers (e.g.
levels. meeting minutes, planning documents,
correspondence) in a variety of formats.
Ability to engage with others from all
Lead, chair, contribute to and organisational levels.
record meetings and discussions.
Engage or interact with professional
Prepare communications, networks.
documents and reports on
complex matters.
Exchange information and

provide advice to technical and
non-technical colleagues.
D2 Present and discuss proposals. Give presentations, present records of

discussions and their outcomes.
Prepare and deliver

presentations on strategic
matters.
Lead and sustain debates with

audiences. Feed the results back
to improve the proposals.
Raise the awareness of risk.
D3 Demonstrate personal and social

skills.
Take responsibility for productive
working relationships.
This could include an ability to: Evidence from colleagues of your

personal and social skills.
Know and manage own
emotions, strengths and Apply diversity and anti-discrimination
weaknesses. norms and legislation.
Be aware of the needs and Be sensitive and aware of cultural

concerns of others, especially differences.
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.

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
Work with a variety of conditions of
contract.
and regulatory requirements.
Demonstrate initiative in and
This includes an ability to: commitment to the affairs of your
profession.
Have high professional standards
in such a way that ethical actions Name examples of how you apply the
and solutions are always leading, code of conduct and what it means for
even in cases that are not your work.
(completely) covered by law or
codes of conduct.
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.
Identify and take responsibility
for own obligations for health, Carry out safety audits.
safety and welfare issues.
Identify and minimise hazards.
Ensure that systems satisfy
health, safety and welfare Assess and control risks.
requirements. 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.
Manage, evaluate and improve

these systems.
Apply a sound knowledge of

health and safety legislation.

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

assessments.
Operate and act responsibly,
taking account of the need Carry out environmental risk
to progress environmental, assessments.
social and economic outcomes
simultaneously. Plan and implement best practice
environmental management systems,
Use imagination, creativity and eg ISO 14000.
innovation to provide products
and services which maintain Manage best practice risk management
and enhance the quality of the systems eg ISO 31000.
environment and community, Work within environmental norms and
and meet financial objectives. legislation.
Understand and secure
stakeholder involvement in
sustainable development.
Use resources efficiently and

effectively.
E4 Demonstrate how you plan to

carry out and record CPD in order
Completing an approved course or
training, concluded with some kind of
to maintain and enhance all assessment.
competences A-E.
Visiting approved industry symposia or
This includes an ability to: congress.
Continuously challenge, develop Participating in joint industry projects.

and improve technical and
behavioural competences. Participating in communities of practice.
Practice reflective learning, Participating in peer review sessions.

mentoring and peer review. Writing peer reviewed or industry
acknowledged articles.
Obtaining a patent.
Participating in a scientific research

project, when this is not the main job.
Giving lectures in a topic of your field of

expertise, when this is not the main job.
Acting as a mentor to a more junior

engineer.
Interacting with university-, secondary-

or primary education students with
the aim to raise their interest for and
knowledge of engineering.

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 products, Communication & Professional
understanding of responsibility &
systems, processes or interpersonal skills commitment
engineering management
services
A1: Maintain and extend your B1: Identify, review and C1: Plan for effective project D1: Identify all stakeholders E1: Demonstrate ethical
theoretical knowledge of the select techniques, procedures implementation. and communicate with others behaviour and comply with
application of engineering and methods to undertake at all levels. relevant legal and regulatory
technology. engineering tasks. C2: Manage tasks, people and requirements.
resources to plan and budget. D2: Present and discuss
A2: Contribute to the B2: Contribute to the proposals. E2: Manage and apply safe
continuous improvement design and development of C3: Manage teams and systems of work.
of applied engineering engineering solutions. develop staff to meet changing D3: Demonstrate personal and
technology. technical and social skills. E3: Undertake engineering
B3: Implement design managerial needs. activities in a way that
solutions and contribute to contributes to sustainable
their evaluation. C4: Manage continuous quality development.
improvement.
B4: Exercise sound judgement E4: Demonstrate how you plan
in the course of implementing C5: Contribute to the to carry out and record CPD in
solutions. engineering world and society order to maintain and enhance
as a role model. all competences A-E.
The IEng Standard
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 Competences
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 competence
Incorporated Engineers must be and commitment for IEng registration.
competent throughout their working life,
by virtue of their education, training These are not exhaustive.
and experience.
A Use a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge and

understanding to optimise the application of existing and emerging technology.
A1 Maintain and extend your

theoretical knowledge of the
Engage in formal learning.
application of engineering Learn new engineering theories

technology. and techniques in the workplace, at
seminars, etc.
Broaden your knowledge of engineering
Identify the limits of own codes, standards and specifications.
personal knowledge and skills.
Strive to extend own

technological capability.
Broaden and deepen own

knowledge base through new
applications and techniques.
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A2 Contribute to the continuous
improvement of applied
Manage/contribute to market research,
and product and process research and
engineering technology. development.
This could include an ability to: Involvement with cross-disciplinary

working.
Use market intelligence and
knowledge of technological Conduct statistically sound appraisal of
developments to promote and data.
improve the effectiveness of
engineering products, systems Use evidence from best practice to
and services. improve effectiveness.
Contribute to the evaluation Apply root cause analysis.

and development of continuous
improvement systems.
Apply knowledge and

experience to investigate
and solve problems arising
during engineering tasks and
implement corrective action.
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
Establish users requirements for procurement of new engineering
improvement. products, processes and systems.
Select a review methodology.
Fully exploit and implement Develop decommissioning processes.

current technology. Set targets, and draft programmes and
action plans.
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.
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.

C Demonstrate technical and commercial management.
C1 Plan for effective project

implementation.
Manage/contribute to project planning
activities.
This could include an ability to: Produce and implement procurement

plans.
Identify factors affecting the
project implementation. Contribute to project risk assessments.
Carry out holistic and systematic Collaborate with key stakeholders.

risk identification, assessment
and management. Plan programmes and delivery of tasks.
Prepare and agree Identify resources and costs.

implementation plans and Prepare and agree contracts/work
method statements. orders.
Secure the necessary resources
and confirm roles in project
team.
Apply the necessary

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.
Work to the agreed quality Contribute to the management of

standards, programme and project funding, payments and recovery.
budget, within legal and
statutory requirements. Satisfy legal and statutory obligations.
Manage work teams, Manage tasks within identified financial,

coordinating project activities. commercial and regulatory constraints.
Identify variations from quality

standards, programme and
budgets, and take corrective
action.
Evaluate performance and

recommend improvements.

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.
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.

D Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
D1 Identify all stakeholders and

communicate with others at all
Reports, letters, emails, drawings,
specifications and working papers (e.g.
levels. meeting minutes, planning documents,
correspondence) in a variety of formats.
Engage or interact with professional
Contribute to, chair and record networks.
meetings and discussions.
Ability to engage with others from all
Prepare communications, organisational levels.
documents and reports on
technical matters.
Exchange information and

provide advice to technical and
non-technical colleagues.
D2 Present and discuss proposals. Give presentations, present records of

discussions and their outcomes.
Prepare and deliver appropriate

presentations.
Manage debates with audiences.
Feed the results back to improve

the proposals.
Contribute to the awareness of

risk.
D3 Demonstrate personal and social

skills.
Take responsibility for productive
working relationships.
This could include an ability to: Evidence from colleagues of your

personal and social skills.
Know and manage own
emotions, strengths and Apply diversity and anti-discrimination
weaknesses. norms and legislation.
Be aware of the needs and Be sensitive and aware of cultural

concerns of others, especially differences.
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.

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
Contribute to the affairs of your
institution.
and regulatory requirements.
Work with a variety of conditions of
This includes an ability to: contract.
Have high professional standards Name examples of how you apply the
in such a way that ethical actions code of conduct and what it means for
and solutions are always leading, your work.
even in cases that are not
(completely) covered by law or
codes of conduct.
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.
Identify and take responsibility
for own obligations for health, Carry out safety audits.
safety and welfare issues.
Identify and minimise hazards.
Manage systems that satisfy
health, safety and welfare Assess and control risks.
requirements. Deliver health and safety briefings and
Develop and implement inductions.
appropriate hazard identification
and risk management systems
and culture.
Manage, evaluate and improve

these systems.
Apply a sound knowledge of


E3 Undertake engineering activities
in a way that contributes to
Carry out/contribute to environmental
impact assessments.
Carry out/contribute to environmental
This could include an ability to: risk assessments.
Operate and act responsibly, Manage best practice environmental

taking account of the need management systems, eg ISO 14000.
to progress environmental,
social and economic outcomes Manage best practice risk management
simultaneously. systems eg ISO 31000.
Provide products and services Work within environmental norms and

which maintain and enhance the legislation.
quality of the environment and Adopt sustainable practices.
community, and meet financial
objectives. Contribute to favourable social,
economic and environmental outcomes.
Understand and encourage
stakeholder involvement in
Use resources efficiently and

effectively.
E4 Demonstrate how you plan to

carry out and record CPD in order
Completing an approved course or
training, concluded with some kind of
to maintain and enhance all assessment.
competences A-E.
Visiting approved industry symposia or
This includes an ability to: congress.
Continuously challenge, develop Participating in joint industry projects.

and improve technical and
behavioural competences. Participating in communities of practice.
Practice reflective learning, Participating in peer review sessions.

mentoring and peer review. Writing peer reviewed or industry
acknowledged articles.
Obtaining a patent.
Participating in a scientific research

project, when this is not the main job.
Giving lectures in a topic of your field of

expertise, when this is not the main job.
Acting as a mentor to a more junior

engineer.
Interacting with university-, secondary-

or primary education students with
the aim to raise their interest for and
knowledge of engineering.

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
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 KIVIs 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 professions 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 applicants 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 Bachelor's level or above.
They are Master's level or above.
Incorporated Engineers are able to
Chartered Engineers are able to demonstrate:
demonstrate:
The theoretical knowledge to solve
The theoretical knowledge to solve problems in developed technologies
problems in new technologies and using well proven analytical techniques.
develop new analytical techniques.
Successful application of their
Successful application of the knowledge to deliver engineering
knowledge to deliver innovative projects or services using established
products and services and/or take technologies and methods.
technical responsibility for complex
engineering systems. Responsibility for project and financial
planning and management together
Accountability for research and/ with some responsibility for leading
or project, finance and personnel and developing other professional
management and managing trade- staff.
offs between technical and socio-
economic factors. Effective interpersonal skills in
communicating technical matters.
Skill sets necessary to develop other
technical staff or engineering students. Commitment to professional
engineering values.
Effective interpersonal skills in
communicating technical matters.
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A Knowledge and understanding of Engineering

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.
Maintain and extend your Engage in formal post-graduate Maintain and extend your Engage in formal learning.
A1 theoretical knowledge of new and academic study. theoretical knowledge of the
advancing technology. application of engineering Learn new engineering theories
Engage in non-formal learning at technology. and techniques in the workplace, at
This could include an ability to: quality based seminars, masterclasses seminars, etc.
and other forms of training. This could include an ability to:
Strive to extend own Broaden your knowledge of
technological capability through Learn and develop new engineering Identify the limits of own engineering codes, standards and
formal and non-formal learning. theories and techniques in the personal knowledge and skills. specifications
workplace.
Broaden and deepen own Strive to extend own
knowledge base through research Broaden your knowledge of technological capability.
and experimentation. engineering codes, standards and
specifications. Broaden and deepen own
Acquiring the knowledge specific knowledge base through new
to the jurisdiction in which you applications and techniques.
practice.
Contribute to the development Contribute to theory through cross- Contribute to the continuous Manage/contribute to market research,
A2 of the theory of engineering disciplinary work involving complex improvement of applied and product and process research and
technology. projects. engineering technology. development.
This could include an ability to: Use evidence from best practice This could include an ability to: Involvement with cross-disciplinary
to develop theory to improve working.
Identify constraints and exploit effectiveness. Use market intelligence and
opportunities for the theoretical knowledge of technological Conduct statistically sound appraisal
development and transfer of Scale up the implementation of developments to promote and of data.
technology within own chosen unproven technologies. improve the effectiveness of
field. engineering products, systems Use evidence from best practice to
Give lectures, present on discipline and services. improve effectiveness.
Develop and promote new related seminars or conferences.
applications when appropriate. Give a masterclass, write articles or Contribute to the evaluation Apply root cause analysis.
academic papers. and development of continuous
Develop and evaluate continuous improvement systems.
improvement systems. Secure the necessary intellectual
property (IP) rights; obtain a patent. Apply knowledge and experience
Assess market needs and to investigate and solve problems
contribute to theoretical arising during engineering tasks
marketing strategies. and implement corrective action.
Develop knowledge specific to
the jurisdiction in which you
practice.
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Design, develop and create
B products, systems, processes or services

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 and systems. methods to undertake engineering products, processes and systems.
This could include an ability to: tasks.
Involvement in the specification and Contribute to the specification and
Establish and help develop procurement of new engineering This could include an ability to: procurement of new engineering
solutions to meet users products, processes and systems. products, processes and systems.
requirements. Establish users requirements for
Consider and implement new and Set targets, and draft programmes improvement. Develop decommissioning processes.
emerging technologies. and action plans. Select a review methodology.
Set targets, and draft programmes
Enhance engineering practices, Fully exploit and implement and action plans.
products, processes, systems and current technology.
services. Review the potential for
Use own knowledge of the enhancing engineering practices,
employers position to assess the products, processes, systems and
viability of opportunities. 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 Evaluate numerical and analytical development of engineering research.
of engineering solutions. tools. solutions.
Manage/contribute to value
This could include an ability to: Carry out applied research on the job. This could include an ability to: engineering and whole life costing.
Identify and agree appropriate Lead/manage value engineering and Contribute to the identification
whole life costing. Work in design teams.
research methodologies. and specification of design and
Develop the necessary tests. development requirements for Draft specifications.
Lead design teams.
Collect, analyse and evaluate the engineering products, processes,
Draft specifications. systems and services. Find and evaluate information from a
relevant data.
Identify operational risks and variety of sources, including online.
Undertake engineering design. Develop and test options. evaluate possible engineering Develop and test options.
Prepare, present and agree
Produce concept designs, and develop solutions, taking account of
design recommendations, with
these into detailed designs. cost, quality, safety, reliability, Identify resources and costs of options.
appropriate analysis of risk, and
appearance, fitness for purpose,
taking account of cost, quality, Produce detailed designs.
Be aware of IP constraints and security, intellectual property (IP)
safety, reliability, appearance,
opportunities. constraints and opportunities, and Be aware of IP constraints and
fitness for purpose, security,
environmental impact. opportunities.
intellectual property (IP)
constraints and opportunities, and Collect and analyse results. Carry
environmental impact. out necessary tests.
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, Manage product improvement. cycle considerations.
constraints, including due concern
taking account of critical
for safety and sustainability.
constraints, including due concern Interpret and analyse performance. Contribute to product improvement.
for safety and sustainability. Identify problems during
Determine critical success factors. Interpret and analyse performance.
Determine the criteria for implementation and take
evaluating the design solutions. corrective action. Contribute to determining critical
Evaluate the outcome against the 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.
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Exercise sound judgement in the Identify various options and make Exercise sound judgement in the Identify various options and make
B4 course of complex solutions. sound judgement on the engineering course of implementing solutions. sound judgement on the engineering
approach when data is limited, approach when data is limited,
This could include an ability to: incomplete or inconclusive. This could include an ability to: incomplete or inconclusive.
Recognise complexity and assess Ability to realise the essence of an Recognise complexity and assess Ability to realise the essence of an
alternatives in light of competing unforeseen complex problem and alternatives in light of competing unforeseen complex problem and
requirements and incomplete making sound judgement on an requirements and incomplete making sound judgement on an
knowledge. engineering solution, even though not knowledge. engineering solution, even though not
all parameters are known. all parameters are known.
C Leadership, responsibility and management

Demonstrate technical and managerial leadership. Demonstrate technical and commercial management.
C
Plan for effective project Lead/manage project planning Plan for effective project Manage/contribute to project
C1 implementation. activities. implementation. planning activities.
This could include an ability to: Produce and implement procurement This could include an ability to: Produce and implement procurement
Systematically review the plans. Identify factors affecting the plans.
factors affecting the project project implementation.
Carry out project risk assessments. Contribute to project risk assessments.
implementation including safety Carry out holistic and systematic
and sustainability considerations. Collaborate with key stakeholders, and risk identification, assessment Collaborate with key stakeholders.
Define a holistic and systematic negotiate agreement to the plans. and management.
approach to risk identification, Plan programmes and delivery of
Prepare and agree
assessment and management. Plan programmes and delivery of tasks.
implementation plans and
tasks.
Lead on preparing and agreeing method statements. Identify resources and costs.
implementation plans and Identify resources and costs. Secure the necessary resources
method statements. and confirm roles in project team. Prepare and agree contracts/work
Ensure that the necessary Negotiate and agree contracts/work orders.
Apply the necessary
resources are secured and brief orders.
the project team. with other stakeholders (client,
Negotiate the necessary subcontractors, suppliers, etc).
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Plan, budget, organise, direct and Take responsibility for and control Manage tasks, people and Manage/contribute to project
C2 control 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.
Define quality standards, systems.
Work to the agreed quality Contribute to the management of
programme and budget within
Manage project funding, payments standards, programme and project funding, payments and
legal and statutory requirements.
and recovery. budget, within legal and statutory recovery.
Organise and lead work teams, requirements.
Allocate and manage resources. Satisfy legal and statutory obligations.
coordinating project activities.
Manage work teams, coordinating
Satisfy legal and statutory obligations. project activities. Manage tasks within identified
Ensure that variations from
financial, commercial and regulatory
quality standards, programme Lead/manage tasks within identified Identify variations from quality constraints.
and budgets are identified, and financial, commercial and regulatory standards, programme and
that corrective action is taken. 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.
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
areas of engineering. and expert or on other areas of
This could include: This could include: engineering and the society.
Lead within your expertise or Take the role as a leader to the Be a role model within your
specialism. outside world and act as a role model. expert or specialist role.
Act as a role model. Be a role model within your

management role.
Lead in your management role, Lead by example.
act as a role model.
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D Communication and interpersonal skills

Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills. Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.

D
Identify all stakeholders and Reports, letters, emails, drawings, Identify all stakeholders and Reports, letters, emails, drawings,
D1 communicate with others at all specifications and working papers communicate with others at all specifications and working papers
levels. (eg meeting minutes, planning levels. (e.g. meeting minutes, planning
documents, correspondence) in a documents, correspondence) in a
This could include an ability to: variety of formats. This could include an ability to: variety of formats.
Lead, chair, contribute to and Engage or interact with professional Contribute to, chair and record Engage or interact with professional
record meetings and discussions. networks. meetings and discussions. networks.
Prepare communications, Ability to engage with others from all Prepare communications, Ability to engage with others from all
documents and reports on organisational levels. documents and reports on organisational levels.
complex matters. technical matters.
Exchange information and provide Exchange information and provide

advice to technical and non- advice to technical and non-
technical colleagues. technical colleagues.
Present and discuss proposals. Give presentations, present records of Present and discuss proposals. Give presentations, present records of
D2 discussions and their outcomes. discussions and their outcomes.
This could include an ability to: This could include an ability to:
Prepare and deliver presentations Prepare and deliver appropriate

on strategic matters. presentations.
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.
Contribute to the awareness of
risk.
Demonstrate personal and social Take responsibility for productive Demonstrate personal and social Contribute to productive working
D3 skills. working relationships. skills. relationships.
This could include an ability to: Evidence from colleagues of your This could include an ability to: Evidence from colleagues of your
personal and social skills. personal and social skills.
Know and manage own emotions, Know and manage own emotions,
strengths and weaknesses. Take responsibility for productive strengths and weaknesses. Apply diversity and anti-discrimination
working relationships. norms and legislation.
Be aware of the needs and Be aware of the needs and
concerns of others, especially Apply diversity and anti-discrimination concerns of others, especially Be sensitive and aware of cultural
where related to diversity and norms and legislation. where related to diversity and differences.
equality. equality.
Be sensitive and aware of cultural
Be confident and flexible in differences. 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

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 Work with a variety of conditions of Demonstrate ethical behaviour and Contribute to the affairs of your
E1 comply with relevant legal and contract. comply with relevant legal and institution.
regulatory requirements. regulatory requirements.
Demonstrate initiative in and Work with a variety of conditions of
This includes an ability to: commitment to the affairs of your This includes an ability to: contract.
profession.
Have high professional standards Have high professional standards Name examples of how you apply the
in such a way that ethical actions Name examples of how you apply the in such a way that ethical actions code of conduct and what it means for
and solutions are always leading, code of conduct and what it means for and solutions are always leading, your work.
even in cases that are not your work. even in cases that are not
(completely) covered by law or (completely) covered by law or
codes of conduct. codes of conduct.
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.
Manage and apply safe systems of Undertake formal health and safety Manage and apply safe systems of Undertake formal health and safety
E2 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
Identify and take responsibility for legislation and best practice. Identify and take responsibility for legislation and best practice.
own obligations for health, safety own obligations for health, safety
Carry out safety audits. Carry out safety audits.
and welfare issues. and welfare issues.
Ensure that systems satisfy health, Identify and minimise hazards. Assess Manage systems that satisfy Identify and minimise hazards.
safety and welfare requirements. and control risks. health, safety and welfare
requirements. 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.
these systems. Manage, evaluate and improve
Apply a sound knowledge of these systems.
health and safety legislation. Apply a sound knowledge of
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. sustainable development.
Carry out environmental risk Carry out/contribute to environmental
This could include an ability to: assessments. This could include an ability to: risk assessments.
Operate and act responsibly, Operate and act responsibly,
Plan and implement best practice Manage best practice environmental
taking account of the need taking account of the need
environmental management systems, management systems, eg ISO 14000.
to progress environmental, to progress environmental,
eg ISO 14000.
social and economic outcomes social and economic outcomes Manage best practice risk
simultaneously. Manage best practice risk simultaneously. management systems eg ISO 31000.
Use imagination, creativity and management systems eg ISO 31000. Provide products and services
innovation to provide products which maintain and enhance the Work within environmental norms and
and services which maintain Work within environmental norms and quality of the environment and legislation.
and enhance the quality of the legislation. community, and meet financial Adopt sustainable practices.
environment and community, and Adopt sustainable practices. objectives.
meet financial objectives. Understand and encourage Contribute to favourable social,
Understand and secure Achieve favourable social, economic stakeholder involvement in economic and environmental
stakeholder involvement in and environmental outcomes. sustainable development. outcomes.
sustainable development. Use resources efficiently and
Use resources efficiently and effectively.
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Demonstrate how you plan to Completing an approved course or Demonstrate how you plan to Completing an approved course or
E4 carry out and record CPD in order training, concluded with some kind of carry out and record CPD in order training, concluded with some kind of
to maintain and enhance all assessment. to maintain and enhance all assessment.
competences A-E. competences A-E.
Visiting approved industry symposia or Visiting approved industry symposia or
This includes an ability to: congress. This includes an ability to: congress.
Continuously challenge, develop Participating in joint industry projects. Continuously challenge, develop Participating in joint industry projects.
and improve technical and and improve technical and
behavioural competences. Participating in communities of behavioural competences. Participating in communities of
practice. practice.
Practice reflective learning, Practice reflective learning,
mentoring and peer review. Participating in peer review sessions. mentoring and peer review. Participating in peer review sessions.
Writing peer reviewed or industry Writing peer reviewed or industry

acknowledged articles. acknowledged articles.
Obtaining a patent. Obtaining a patent.
Participating in a scientific research Participating in a scientific research

project, when this is not the main job. project, when this is not the main job.
Giving lectures in a topic of your field Giving lectures in a topic of your field
of expertise, when this is not the main of expertise, when this is not the main
job. job.
Acting as a mentor to a more junior Acting as a mentor to a more junior

engineer. engineer.
Interacting with university-, secondary- Interacting with university-, secondary-

or primary education students with or primary education students with
the aim to raise their interest for and the aim to raise their interest for and
knowledge of engineering. knowledge of engineering.
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NL-SPEC

NL STANDARD FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING COMPETENCE

The Purpose of the NL-SPEC 4

Introduction to the Chartership Structure 7

Sectors and disciplines 10

Professional and Ethical Behaviour 12

Statement of Ethical Principles of KIVI

The Application Process 13

An Overview: The Chartership Process 14

Overview: The CEng Standard 15

The CEng Standard 16

Overview: The IEng Standard 24

The IEng Standard 25

Comparison of CEng and IEng 35

Knowledge and understanding of Engineering 36

Design and development of processes, systems, services or products 38

Leadership, responsibility and management 41

Communication and interpersonal skills 44

Chartered Engineers set the standards that others follow.

Micaela dos Ramos CEng

4 | The Purpose of the NL-SPEC

Fellow Chartered Engineer

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

Chartered Engineer Incorporated Engineers

Employers of registered engineering professionals have the assurance of knowing

Professional registration provides employers, government and society both in the

Key elements: Competence and commitment

Introduction to the Chartership Structure | 7

A. Knowledge and understanding of engineering

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

C. Leadership, responsibility and management

D. Communication and interpersonal skills

Specific evidence is required in the areas of:

Undertaking engineering activities in a way that contributes to sustainable

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

CPD: Continuing Professional Development

8 | Introduction to the Chartership Structure

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

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

Introduction to the Chartership Structure | 9

Infrastructure and building High tech systems

Marine and offshore Biotech

Aerospace engineering Hydraulic engineering

10 | Sectors and disciplines

Infrastructure and Marine and High Tech Systems Biotech

Sectors and disciplines | 11

Statement of Ethical Principles of KIVI

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

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

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

12 | Professional and Ethical Behaviour

Formal Education requirements

Career development and progression

The Application Process | 13