Transcript Building Career Path in Engineering

Building Career Path in
Engineering
Speakers: Chan Cho Tong,
Chan King Tim
Content
• Background
• Comparison between 90’s and 2k’s
Engineering Education
• Further Development
• Career in Engineering
• Q&A
Background
The talk aims to share our experience on
studying in engineering, Introduction of
path to be Professional Engineer and
the technical education providing in
Hong Kong.
Background
Background of the speakers
• Chan King Tim (Tim)
– Working for MTR over 24 years.
Responsible for maintenance of power
distribution system at West Rail Line and
Light Rail Line.
– Studied in Electrical Engineering for about
18 years
Background
Background of the speakers
• Chan Cho Tong (Tong)
– Working for EMSD over 18 years.
Responsible for maintenance of building
facilities at Tuen Mun Hospital.
– Studied in Electrical Engineering for about
11 years
Background
Study history for Tim
Craft Apprentice
F3
Craft Cert
Pre Tech
Course
M’tce
Engineer
Master
Degree
Artisan
Sr. Artisan
Ordinary
Cert
Technical
Officer
Honor
Degree
Technician
Higher
Cert
Sr. Tech
Higher
Dip
Background
Study history for Tong
F5
Ordinary
Cert
Higher
Cert
Higher
Dip
Dip in OH&S
Safety Off
Master
Degree
Honor
Degree
Background
• Bachelor in Electrical Engineering
• Master in Electrical Engineering
Comparison between 90’s and
2k’s Engineering Education
• 90S study path
Craft Cert
/General
Course
Ordinary Cert /
Diploma
Higher Cert
Higher Diploma
Degree
Comparison between 90’s and
2k’s Engineering Education
• 2KS study path
Diploma in Vocational
Education
New Foundation
Diploma
Higher Diploma
Degree
Comparison between 90’s and
2K’s Engineering Education
• Progress ladder for IVE programme
Further Development
Join the engineering
Professional Engineer
society
to
be
•HKIE – Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
•IET – The Institution of Engineering & Technology
•CEng – Chartered Engineer
•IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
•EA – Engineers Australia e.g.
a
Further Development
How to join the membership ?
i.e. MIET
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Student or apprentice;
Usually for individuals working towards a career in engineering and technology whether at
university or on an apprenticeship scheme.
Associate;
Usually for individuals working in a related field or who simply have a passion for
engineering and technology
Member (TMIET or MIET);
For individuals who have developed a standard of knowledge and understanding and are
engaged in an activity relevant to the interests of the IET.
Fellow (FIET);
For individuals who have demonstrated significant individual responsibility and sustained
achievement in their profession
Honorary Fellow (HonFIET).
For highly acclaimed individuals who have demonstrated exemplary contributions to the
IET or their engineering discipline. Elected by IET Board of Trustees only.
Further Development
CEng – Chartered Engineer award by
Engineering Council
• Master degree holder
• Whose should be a member of Engineering
Institution
• Whose
have
sufficient
professional
experience & knowledge
• Interview, demonstrate you are capable to
solve problem by engineering knowledge
Further Development
For MHKIE
• Bachelor Degree in Engineering;
• Sufficient professional experience;
• Write 4000 words to introduce your
experience;
• Written test and interview.
• Or join scheme “A” for new graduate
Career in Engineering
• Graduate Engineer Training Scheme (3
years)
• Apprentice Scheme (3 years)
• On-the-job training. Practical training
during work and has further education
in part time evening.
Career in Engineering
New projects in coming 10 years
HK New Railway Extension
Date
West Island Line (WIL) 西港島綫
Sep 2014, 9月
South Island Line East (SILE) 南港島綫(東段)
Sep 2015, 9月
Kwun Tong Line Extension (KTE) 觀塘綫延綫
Jun 2015, 6月
Express Rail Link (XRL) 區域快綫
Aug 2015, 8月
Shatin to Central Link (SCL) 沙中綫
•SCL-EWL 沙中綫-東西綫
•SCL-NSL 沙中綫-南北綫
1Q 2018, 第一季
2Q 2020, 第二季
Career in Engineering
Competences and Professional for Engineer
What is competence & Professional ?
• The ability to perform activities to the standards
required using of knowledge, skill and attitude.
How do achieve ?
• increase not only your knowledge, but also your
understanding of how that knowledge can be
applied, your skill in applying it, and the
underpinning professionalism to apply it safely and
appropriately.
Career in Engineering
How do you perform an competence Engineer ?
1. Comprehend and apply knowledge
2. Problem analysis
3. Design and development of solutions and evaluate
the outcome
4. Protection of society – risk assessment
5. Legal and regulatory
6. Manage engineering activities
7. Communication
Career in Engineering
8.
9.
Lifelong learning – submit CPD for HKIE
Responsibility for decisions