EUR-ACE Accreditation Framework
In September 2004 fourteen European countries commenced work on
constructing a Framework which describes good practice for
accreditation and also the outcomes (graduate attributes) which
characterise engineer ing qualifications at the Bologna First (B)
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Engineering Technician Initiative Developing
Following on from the conference on Engineering Technicians,
which was opened by Lord Sainsbury, ECUK, etb and EMSSF have agreed
a number of actions to take matters forward:
project to encourage more FE teaching staff to gain
registration ...
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Implementing UK-SPEC
A number of workshops and seminars have been arranged to ensure
that the very many volunteers involved in institutions at ECUK in
implementing and interpreting UK-SPEC are fully briefed on current
issues, including in particular the use of the Technical
Report. ...
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Making Mathematics Count
The Engineering Council UK (ECUK) has warmly welcomed "Making
Mathematics Count" (1).
Professional engineering needs:
A numerate citizenry able to evaluate risk and value.
A sufficiency of professional engineers who are able to apply
established mathemat...
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European bid to standardise recognition of engineering
degrees
Launch of Eurace L-R Project Treasurer Phillippe Wauters (FEANI);
Project Chairman Alan Pugh (ECUK); Ruard Wallis de Vries
(Commission); Project Coordinator Guiliano Augusti (La Sapienza
University)
The European Commissi...
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Lord Sainsbury calls for a clear set of Professional
Standards for Technician Skills
"I believe that professional membership and registration have a
real value for technicians through the commitment to lifelong
learning and development, and to professional standards, which it
brings.", s...
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International Engineering Meetings (IEM)
The successful outcome of IEM 2003 led to a number of
initiatives being undertaken. Progress on these has been reviewed
at a Working Groups meeting hosted by ECUK on 14-18 June 2004.
Intensive work, assisted by a strong sense of cooperation, result...
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Engineering Council UK receives ISO 9001
Certification
ISO Presentation
At a presentation held at its offices in central London, Sir
Colin Terry, Chairman of the Engineering Council UK (ECUK ) was
presented with a Certificate confirming its approval to the quality
management system ...
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