Continuing Professional Development to Meet Internationally Accepted Bench Mark Competencies By Fabian Jayasuriya Msc.(Eng.), CEng. (UK), IEng. (UK), IEng.(SL), MCIBSE, MITE, MASHRAE

The Objectives of this Presentation  To review the fundamental core elements required for professional development which may have known to you  To explain you the need of continuing of professional development to the level of internationally accepted benchmark competencies  To encourage you to develop your professional competence

Benchmark Competencies A.Knowledge & Understanding B.Applications to Practice C.Management and Leadership D.Interpersonal skills E.Ethics & Principles

Knowledge & Understanding Maintain and Extend Sound Theoretical Approach Read Technical Journals Engage through a project involvement in new areas for development and research Creative and innovative Development of Engineering Technology and Continuous improvement Systems Read technical publications relevant to your field of engineering Be a member of a professional institute relevant to your field of engineering practice Read Publications of relevant professional institutions Engage in post graduate degree level or graduate degree level studies

B.Applications to Practice Apply Theoretical and practical methods to the analysis and solutions of engineering problems Participate in discussions to enhance knowledge and understanding Research, design and development Implement design solutions and evaluate their effectiveness Engage in carrying out necessary tests to evaluate performance or to find out defects Engage in cost plan for a project Undertake engineering design Conduct Value Engineering exercises Read manufacturers literature and test data to establish understanding of a product or an equipment Attend seminars Visit technical exhibitions

Management and Leadership  Plan for effective project implementation  Budget, Organise,direct and control task people and resources.  Staff management and technical development  Manage continuous quality improvements

Interpersonal Skills  Know and manage your own emotions, strengths and weakness  Effectively manage your own time  Work with others and communicate  Present and discuss proposals  Chair and record meetings and discussions  Write reports, prepare letters and documents  Deliver lectures / presentations  Improve listening skills  Learn languages ( English/Arabic )  Resolve conflicts and enhance productive working atmosphere  Be aware of the needs and concerns of others

Ethics & Principles  At all times uphold the dignity and reputation of your profession  Exercise professional skills and judgement to the best of your ability  Maintain your professional competence through systematic improvement  Discharge your professional responsibilities with honesty.  Do not undertake any work beyond your professional or technical competence  Be concerned about public health and safety issues  Be concerned about environmental policies  Mentor, assist and guide the professional development of others  Carryout continuing professional development necessary to maintain and enhance competence

Your professional competence is your survival kit for tomorrow !