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ETHICS

The document discusses two major professional bodies for engineers in Zimbabwe: the Engineering Council of Zimbabwe (ECZ) and the Zimbabwe Institute of Engineers (ZIE). [ECZ] regulates registration of engineers and technicians, while [ZIE] covers all engineering aspects and sets standards for competence and ethics. Membership in these bodies is important as it provides ethical guidance, enhances careers, networking opportunities, access to publications, and continuing education.

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ETHICS

The document discusses two major professional bodies for engineers in Zimbabwe: the Engineering Council of Zimbabwe (ECZ) and the Zimbabwe Institute of Engineers (ZIE). [ECZ] regulates registration of engineers and technicians, while [ZIE] covers all engineering aspects and sets standards for competence and ethics. Membership in these bodies is important as it provides ethical guidance, enhances careers, networking opportunities, access to publications, and continuing education.

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GROUP 7

CHEMICAL AND PROCESSING ENGINEERING

The importance of membership in professional


bodies/associations/societies for engineers
in Zimbabwe
Profesional Engineering Bodies in Zimbabwe
• Engineering Council of Zimbabwe (ECZ)

• Zimbabwe Institute of Engineers (ZIE)


Engineering Council of Zimbabwe (ECZ)
• established following the Engineering Council Act [Chapter27:22] in
March 2009
• it is a regulatory authority for registration of engineers and
engineering technicians
Membership Categories
Purpose of the institution
to maintain the register of Engineers in Zimbabwe
to issue practicing certificates to registered persons and also suspend certificates
to ensure that constituent bodies have adequate procedures to enforce ethical
practice and discipline among engineers under the engineering council act
to promote the view of the engineering profession on national, regional and
international issues
to evaluate or monitor and uphold the standards of qualifying criteria or
examinations, courses or training set offered by constituent bodies
to encourage manpower development to meet the requirements of the
engineering profession in Zimbabwe
to provide accreditation of college based courses
Zimbabwe Institute of Engineers (ZIE)

founded in 1944 and gained legal status in 1952

It is a policy making board consisting of members representing all


grades of its own ranks.

It covers all engineering aspects in Zimbabwe


Membership Categories
• Student membership
• Graduate membership
• Fellow membership
• Corporate Member
Purpose of the institution
To ensure correct standards of professional conducts and
ethics
Promotes advancement of Engineering and facilitates the
transfer and dissemination of engineering knowledge
Set and maintain appropriate standards of engineering
and technician competence
Raise the character and status of the profession and also
promote public awareness and confidence in it.
Importance of membership in these bodies
• They equip Engineers with ethical codes of conducts with the profession
• Demonstrates one's professional commitment and enhances career prospects
• Access to magazines published by the professional bodies
• Provides a way to meet and network with the chemical engineering colleagues
to keep yourself informed about what is happening in your industry
• Local chapters provides the opportunity to get in touch with the Chemical
Engineers in one’s locale
• Provides volunteering opportunities to give back to the society
• Provides access to symposiums and conferences organised by the bodies
Cont.
• up to date with Engineering news
• Access to a community of peers
• Furthering one's career
• Continuing education opportunities
• advocacy work in Chemical Engineering

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