Further Learning comprises the gap between the initial accredited qualification and the academic base needed to register as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer. There are several ways to achieve the necessary Further Learning, as outlined below:
Academic Further Learning
Further Learning can be achieved by completing a further accredited post graduate educational qualifications, such as an MSc.
Please note that 'Postgraduate Diplomas are not exemplifying qualifications under UK-SPEC and should not be accredited as such...Postgraduate Diplomas accredited up to and including the 2007 intake will retain accredited status until the end of their accreditation period.’ (ECUK, May 2007)
Work Based Further Learning
Work-Based Further Learning is a structured means of using work experience which, when added to an accredited initial qualification, (such as an HNC/D or foundation degree towards registration at Incorporated Engineer level or a BEng (Hons) degree towards registration at Chartered Engineer level) can enhance your academic base to that required for registration with Engineering Council (ECUK).
Graduates should join a JBM approved scheme (known as an Employer-Managed Work-Based Further Learning Programme, or FLP) which requires them, with the help of a professional engineer acting as a mentor, to plan, record and reflect on specific work experiences to demonstrate the additional new learning achieved.
For members of the ICE, it is also possible to undertake the Self-Managed Work-Based Further Learning route which is assessed under the ICE's Individual Case Route rather than being a JBM approved programme but is otherwise virtually identical to an Employer-Managed FLP. Please click here to see an example of a
Candidate Portfolio and
Learning Plan.
Please note the following deadlines for submission of a Further Learning Programme application:
28/08/09 for the September FL Sub-Committee meeting
06/11/09 for the December FL Sub-Committee meeting