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COUNCIL OF REGISTERED

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS

OF MAURITIUS

ASSESSMENT SHEETS IN USE FOR INTERVIEWS FORREGISTRATION STAGE 1 AND REGISTRATION STAGE 2

21 January 2008


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ASSESSMENT SHEET FOR

REGISTRATION STAGE 1


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COUNCIL OF REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS


P A G E 1O F 6

REGISTRATION: Stage 1 (Eligibility for Registration) *1

Applicable when candidates hold qualifications which have not been accredited by a CRPE recognised or approved body, or when

Council decides that this process be applied to ascertain if the qualifications satisfy Section 13.2.b(ii) of the CRPE Act.

Note *1: This Format has been produced for convenience of Assessors. Councils Standard for Professional Engineering Competencecontains the complete Standard.

Summary of Applicants Qualifications (Knowledge and Ability for Undertaking Engineering Practice)

Date Place of Assessment

Applicants Name

Engineering Qualifications

Specialisation (if any)

Section A: Assessors DeclarationWe, the undersigned, declare that to the best of our knowledge we have no professional or other relationship with the Applicant of anature likely to be or be construed to be a conflict of interest in the present Assessment. We declare hereunder our interests, whichdictate against our participation in this assessment.

Assessors Names State if applicant is related,subordinate, customer, etc , or

Signature

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Section B: Applicants Qualifications(Opinion based on based on Scrutiny of Documents on Record)

Councils Note:Sections B1, B2 and B3 are to be completed, after assessment, if the Assessment Panel finds Appli cants Standard to be lower

than necessary for the issue of an Eligibility (to Registration) Certificate.Assessors Opinion (based on Documents) Affix Initials

B1 Its standard conforms to Councils Standard for an Approved Degree

B2 Information is insufficient for expressing a fair opinion as to whether it satisfies Section 13.2.b(ii) of theAct

B3 Its Overall standard falls short of Approved Standard in the following respects:

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

B4 Performance at HSC-GCEALevel- Bac [good/satisfactory or other] *2

B5 Performance at Engineering Exams [First/Second or other] *3Note *2: other: Under B4 (if applicable) enter no evidence or weakNote *3: other: Under B5 (if applicable) enter pass, unclassified or weak


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Section C: Assessment based on Interview of ApplicantApplicant was interviewed towards determining his/her academic standard, compared to that of a graduate from an approved course inengineering for the purposes of Section 13.2.b(ii) of the Act. We have found Applicants performance in specific areas to be as follows:

C.1 Applicants Theoretical Knowledge, Understanding and Ability

1A. Applicants Knowledge of Mathematics, Science, Technology, and Engineering Principles; and1B. Applicants ability to apply that knowledge to optimise existing and emerging technologies in their own area of practice:

Finding**Area(Item 1A2 is mandatory)

Checked?Yes/No U A S

1A1 Mathematics and Applied Science*4

1A2Application of Scientific and engineering principles in design within Applicantsdiscipline.

1B1 Assessment of users needs, formulating marketing strategies, etc.

1B2 Theoretical approach to new technology, quality improvement and innovation

Note *4: Include 1A1 and 1A2 in assessment if performance at B4 and B5 is other. Applicant must demonstrate being comfortable withhis/her theoretical knowledge, and of its application in the chosen field of engineering.

** : U Unsatisfactory; A Average; S Satisfactory.

An applicant with a majori ty of U wi ll need to re-apply.

C.2. Application of Applicants theoretical knowledge in specific areas

2A. Analysis and Solving of engineering problemsFinding

Area *5(Assess applicant under any one item)

Test any oneU A S

2A1Understanding functions and design of engineering systems, structures, equipment,components, etc.

2A2Investigating departures from designed performance: failure, unreliability, instability;Identifying contributory causes/sources - solutions.

2A3Appraising and reviewing engineering design; enhancing economic efficiency,operational performance; capacity and productivity.

Note *5: Expertise is not an absolute requirement. Applicant should demonstrate sufficient theoretical knowledge to discuss relevant issuesand attempt tasks.


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2B. Applicants ability apply theoretical knowledge to design a system, component or processes, to meet a specified needs (purposeand performance), i.e. producing a viable design within the scope of a design brief.

FindingArea *6

(Mandatory - any one item from 2B1 to 2B4)Test any one

main item U A S

2B1Interpreting design brief:

task required and applicable criteriaidentifying parameters influencing design

alternative design schemes

2B2Selecting a particular technical solution and other criteria influencing use andmarketing of the end product.

2B3 Problems likely to arise during design, and envisaging solutions to these eventualities.

2B4Understanding design methodologies: application of knowledge to design solutions tounfamiliar problems, possibly involving other disciplines.

2B5Checking a design produced from using proprietary software against design byconventional method.

2B

Note 6: Applicant must be able to design or explain how to design at least one elementary component or element of a system or process under 2B1, discussany other issue from 2B2 to2B5 with confidence.

2C. Applicants ability to conduct investigations of technical issues consistent with his/her level of knowledge and understanding, andability to design and conduct experiments, analyse and interpret data towards designing and developing an engineering solution

FindingArea *7

(Assess Applicant under any one item)Test any one

U A S

2C1 Explaining observed performance; Formulating a hypothesis involving significantdependent and independent parameters influencing for the result.

2C2

Testing the hypothesis: defining tasks to be carried out; scientific and engineering

principles involved; identifying parameters likely to influence the value of experiment

2C3Conducting the experiment: recording and evaluating and presenting data; analyse,interpret, explain results, and draw conclusions, justify design.

2C

Note *7: Applicant not responding satisfactorily under Section 2A or 2B may be given an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge andability under this Section.


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C.3 Management and Leadership Skills

3A Applicants knowledge and understanding of, and ability to use, the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools, including

management practices and procedures, necessary for engineering practice.

FindingArea *8

(Assess any one and discuss any ot her)Test any one

U A S

3A1 Project Management tools; techniques (e.g., Gant Chart, PERT/CPM,mathematical modelling, computer simulation); and their applications.

3A2Basic Financial Statements (Balance Sheet), Cashflows and budgets;identifying elements affecting profitability.

3A3Ability to carrryout Project Appraisal and costing using discounted cash-flow

techniques-NPV, IRR

3A4 Assessment of service quality and performance; methods and procedures.

3A5Project Management; Programming and control of resources; decisionprocesses (use of statistics, uncertainty, probability, curve fitting)

3A

Note *8: Applicant must be able to attempt a project appraisal.

3B. Applicant's ability to see through the operation of supply and execution of engineering contracts.

FindingArea * 9

(Assess Applicant under any one item) Test any oneU A S

3B1 Procurement: Procedures, Specifications, Conditions of Contract for Engineeringworks.

3B2Contract pricing; safeguarding against market trends influencing cost; raw materials,labour, manufacturing processes, taxes, etc;

3B3 Monitor/control activities and events influencing costs and profitability of business.

3B4 Ability to Produce Design brief; procurement of design and construction services;

3B5 Production techniques (manufacture, assembly, etc), material testing procedures, etc.

3B6Risks management and assessment in project management and business; Limitationsof Risks assessment and management techniques.

3B

Note *9: Applicant must be knowledgeable about contract execution. Working knowledge should be demonstrated on at least one of the

issues.


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C.4. Engineer's Responsibility for the Environment, Health, and Safety.

4A Applicant to demonstrate that he/she has knowledge of the impact of engineering design on quality of environment, health and

safety, and quality of life, and,4B Applicant is able to recognise and assess risks to quality of life, and, consequently, to design and implement measures and

safeguards to enhance quality of environment and life, and ensure sustainability.

FindingArea *10Test any one

U A S

4A1 Awareness of common environmental threats, including from pollution, to quality ofenvironment and life; applicable control procedures and safeguards.

4A2Legislation (relevant to their practice) governing quality of environment, safety, health,and welfare of society, and its influence on the design process and solutionsimplemented.

4B1Awareness of Environmental and sustainability issues linked to project implementationmethods, procedures, and material choice.

4B2Impact of Design and operation on energy consumption and emission of greenhousegases. Effects and constraints of impact assessment on design.

4B3Recognise, monitor assess, and prioritise risks to the quality of environment in ownarea of practice, as well as hazards to safety, welfare and health.

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Note *10: Applicant must demonstrate his/her awareness of environmental and sustainability related issues.

C.5. Interpersonal Skills and Communications *11

5A Applicant to have awareness of need for developing and enhancing his/her ability to interact with individuals and groups, includingpeers, subordinates, clients, administrators, policy makers and the public:

Assessors to ascertain that

5A1 Applicant demonstrates a good command of Language and writing skills; is knowledgeable of techniques, skills,and modern engineering tools, (Auto-Cad or similar package, Spreadsheets, Word processing, graphics andcommunication), etc., for improving productivity and efficiency.

5A2 Applicant should be aware of Management information systems and intellectual property rights issues.5A3 Applicant should display Leadership skills and ability to handle meetings; etc.

Note *11: Applicant may not be penalised at this stage, but should be told that these issues will carry greater weight at Stage 2 ofRegistration.


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C.6. Recognition of Need for Broad Education, Recognition of Limits of Professional Competence, Values and Ethics in ProfessionalPractice, and Commitment to Life-Long learning.

Assessors to ascertain that Applicant

6.1 has had a broad education in engineering and allied fields, as may be necessary, for optimum performance inthe course of his/her professional practice, and that he/she has ability to recognise limits of personalknowledge and skills, while exercising independent judgement;

6.2 demonstrates a commitment to a high ethical standard, sense of values, and responsibility in professionalpractice;

6.3 has a commitment and ability to engage in a process of life long learning;6.4 has a knowledge of contemporary issues.

Section D: Summary and Conclusion

The undersigned Registered Professional Engineers, after undertaking an assessment by Interview of the Applicant, asillustrated above, are satisfied that the Applicant:

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1 has successfully demonstrated that he/she has the knowledge, understanding and ability inengineering expected of a graduate in engineering from an approved programme of studies foreventual registration under Section 13.2.b(ii) of the Act.

2 has failed to demonstrate that he/she has the knowledge, understanding and ability inengineering expected of a graduate in engineering from an approved programme of studies in

engineering.

We recommend Applicant be re-interviewed in . Months.

(i) Members signature:[ ] Name:

(ii) Members signature:[ ] Name:

(iii) Members signature:[ ] Name:

Tabled at Council Meeting held on APPROVED / NOT APPROVED

Further Action:


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P A G E 1 O F 6

REGISTRATION: Stage 2 (Professional Review for Registration)

Applicable to all except persons registered as Chartered Engineer with Engineering Council (UK), or holding professional statusconsidered equivalent to Chartered Engineer by Council and approved as a body satisfying Section 13.2.b.(I). of the Act.

Note *1: This Format has been produced for convenience of Assessors. Councils Standard for Professional Engineering Competen cecontains the complete Standard.

Assessment of Professional Engineering Competence

Date Place of Assessment

Applicants Name

Engineering Qualifications

Specialisation (if any)

Aggregate period of training andwork experience

Section A: Assessors DeclarationWe, the undersigned, declare that to the best of our knowledge we have no professional or other relationship with theApplicant of a nature likely to be or be construed to be a conflict of interest in the present Assessment. We declarehereunder our interests, which dictate against our participation in this assessment.

Assessors Names State if applicant is related,subordinate, customer, etc , or

Signature

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SECTION B: Applicants Report

We are of the view that the Applicants Report (delete whichever of the statement below is not applicable)(i) complies with Councils Guidelines and Formator(ii) does not comply with Councils Guidelines. Applicant has been advised to improve as follows :

(iii)

The interview has been suspended / postponed pending submission of an improved or supplementary Report.


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SECTION C: Outcome of Assessment of Applicants Experience(based on Applicants Responses on issues arising out of Applicants Training )

Applicant was interviewed towards determining if his/her knowledge, understanding, and ability, satisfied Councils

Professional Engineering Competence Standard for the purposes of registration under Section 13.2.b(ii) of the Act.Applicants Professional Engineering Competence is as set out in this Assessment Report:

C1 Applicants Theoretical Knowledge, Understanding, and Ability

Applicants ability to apply that knowledge to optimisation of existing and emerging technologies in their own area ofpractice.

Area(Assess applicant under Item 1A1 and any other)

Tick tested item Finding**U A S

1A1Applications of Materials (properties and processes) in Applicants area ofpractice.

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1A2 Application of Scientific and engineering principles in innovative and creativeactivities in Applicants discipline.

1A3Assessment of users needs; formulating marketing strategies, identifyingconstraints, exploiting opportunities. Theoretical approach to new technology,quality improvement and innovation.

1A4

Note2: Applicant, who has completed at least 2 years training, MUST demonstrate knowledge and ability beyond just awareness.

** : UUnsatisfactory; AAverage; SSatisfactory.An applicant with a majority of U will need to re -apply. An Applicant with a Uin a mandatory item will need to re-apply

C.2 Application of theoretical knowledge to Engineering Solutions, Design and Research [ at least 40 weeks over 2A, 2B and 2C]

2A. Analysis and Solving of Engineering Problems. [Minimum 15 weeks]

Area *3

(Assess at least one item from 2A1 to 2A4)

Tick tested item Finding

U A S

2A1Appraising and reviewing engineering design; enhancing efficiency,performance, capacity and productivity.

2A2Use of theoretical knowledge (mathematical analysis and modelling, etc) to

analyse the design of engineering products, processes and methods, etc.

2A3Investigating engineering problems, incl. departures from designedperformance: failure, unreliability, instability; Identifying contributorycauses/sources - solutions.

2A4Recognise an engineering problem as an opportunity for innovation andimprovement.

2A5

Note3: Expertise is not an absolute requirement. Applicant should be conversant with the design of some specific engineering system,product or component in his own area.


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2B. Ability to apply theoretical knowledge to engineering design (to meet specific needs: purpose and performance). [Minimum 15weeks]

Area *4

(MANDATORYAt least one item from 2B1 to 2B4)


U A S

2B1From a design brief to design:

task required and applicable criteriaidentifying parameters influencing design

alternative design schemes

2B2Analysing and Selecting a particular technical solution and other criteria influencinguse and marketing of the end product.

2B3Problems likely to arise during design, and envisaging solutions to these eventualities.Making an engineering judgment under uncertainty.

2B4

Understanding design methodologies: application of knowledge to design solutions to

unfamiliar problems, possibly involving other disciplines.

2B5Checking a design produced from using proprietary software against design byconventional method.

2B6

Note4: Applicant must have undertaken or reviewed some design, be it minor AND under supervision, and must be able to discuss the

influence of controllable and uncontrollable parameters on the performance of the designed objective or product.

2C. Ability to conduct investigations of technical issues consistent with applicants level of knowledge and understanding, and abilityto design and conduct experiments, analyse and interpret data towards designing and developing an engineering solution [15 weeks

equivalent]

Area *5

(Assess Applicant under any one item)


U A S

2C1 Explaining observed performance; Formulating a hypothesis involving significantdependent and independent parameters influencing for the result.

2C2Testing a hypothesis accounting for a departure from expected performance (viz 2C1):- defining tasks to be carried out; scientific and engineering principles involved;identifying parameters likely to influence the value/outcome of the experiment

2C3Conducting an experiment (as in 2C2) - recording and evaluating and presenting data;analyse, interpret, explain results, and draw conclusions. Discuss possible designreview or justify design.

2C4

Note5: Applicants with limited experience under either 2A or 2B may be offered opportunity to demonstrate their ability under this part ofAssessment.


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C.3 Management and Leadership Skills [at least 40 weeks]

3A Knowledge and understanding of, and ability to use, the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools, including managementpractices and procedures, necessary for engineering practice.

Area *6

(Assess Applicant under any one item)Tick tested item Finding

U A S

3A1Project Management tools and techniques: software applications, Gant Chart,PERT/CPM, mathematical modelling, computer simulation, and theirapplications.

3A2Project Management; Programming and control of resources; decisionprocesses (use of statistics, uncertainty, probability, curve fitting)

3A3Basic Financial Statements (Balance Sheet), Cashflows and budgets;identifying elements affecting profitability.

3A4 Ability to carry out Project Appraisal and costing using discounted cash-flowtechniques-NPV, IRR

3A5 Assessment of service quality and performance; methods and procedures.

3A6

Note 6: Applicant must display working knowledge of project appraisal.

3B. Ability to see through the operation of supply and execution of a contract.

Area * 7


U A S

3B1 Procurement: Procedures, Specifications, Conditions of Contract for Engineeringworks.

3B2Contract pricing; safeguarding against market trends influencing cost; raw materials,labour, manufacturing processes, taxes, etc;

3B3 Monitor/control activities and events influencing costs and profitability of business.

3B4 Ability to Produce Design brief; procurement of design and construction services;

3B5 Production techniques - (manufacture, assembly, etc), material testing procedures, etc.

3B6Risks management and assessment in project management and business; Limitationsof Risks assessment and management techniques.

3B

Note 7: Applicant must be knowledgeable about contract execution. Working knowledge should be demonstrated on at least one of the issues.


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C.4. Engineer's Responsibility for Environment, Health, and Safety [involvement over at least 10 weeks]

4A Applicant to demonstrate that he/she has knowledge of the impact of engineering design on quality of environment, health andsafety, and quality of life, and,

4B Applicant is able to recognise and assess risks to quality of life, and, consequently, to design and implement measures andsafeguards to enhance quality of environment and life, and ensure sustainability.

Area *8


U A S

4A1 Common environmental threats to quality of environment and life;applicable controlprocedures and safeguards.

4A2Legislation (relevant to applicants practice) governing quality of environment, safety,health, and welfare of society; - influence on design process and solutions.

4B1

Awareness of Environmental and sustainability issues affecting implementation

methods, procedures, and material choice.

4B2Impact of Design and operation on energy consumption and emission of greenhousegases. Effects and constraintsof impact assessment on design.

4B3Recognise, monitor,assess, and prioritise risks to the quality of environment in ownarea of practice, as well as hazards to safety, welfare and health.

4B4

Note 8: Applicant must demonstrate his/her awareness of environmental and sustainability related issues encountered in his practice.

C.5 Interpersonal Skills and Communications [Equivalent 5 weeks]

5A Applicant to have awareness of need for developing and enhancing his/her ability to interact with individuals and groups,including peers, subordinates, clients, administrators, policy makers and the public:

Note: Interviewers should expect knowledgeable responses from Applicants with at least 2 years practice / training.

Area *8

(MANDATORY: Item 5A1 and 5A3)


U A S

5A1Applicant demonstrates a good command of Language and writing skills; isknowledgeable of techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools, (Auto-Cad or

similar package, Spreadsheets, Word processing, graphics and communication), etc.,for improving productivity and efficiency.

5A2Applicant should be aware of Management information systems and intellectualproperty rights issues

5A3 Applicant should display Leadership skills and ability to handle meetings; etc.


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C.6 Recognition of Need for Broad Education, Recognition of Limits of Professional Competence, Values and Ethics in ProfessionalPractice, and Commitment to Life - Long learning. [Equivalent 5 weeks]

Area *8

(REQUIRED :All Items)


U A S

6.1 a broad education in engineering and allied fields, as may be necessary, for optimumperformance in the course of his/her professional practice,

6.2ability to recognise limits of personal knowledge and skills, while exercisingindependent judgement;

6.3a commitment to a high ethical standard, responsibility in professional practice, andcommitment and ability to engage in a process of life long learning;

6.4 a knowledge of contemporary issues.

SECTION D: Summary and Conclusion

The undersigned Registered Professional Engineers, after undertaking an assessment of Applicants Professional EngineeringCompetence, as evidenced by his Technical Report and his Responses to queries related thereto, and stated in thisAssessment form, are satisfied that the Applicant:

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1has successfully demonstrated that he/she satisfies Councils requirements forRegistration as a Registered Professional Engineer under Section 13.2.b(ii) of the Act.

2 has failed to demonstrate that he/she satisfies Councils requirements forRegistration as a Registered Professional Engineer under Section 13.2.b.(ii) of the Act.Applicant lacks competence in

We recommend a fresh interview after [ ] Months, or

(i) Panel Members Name: Signature:

(ii) Panel Members Name: Signature:

(iii) Panel Members Name: Signature:

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