1. The Energy Institute Applying for professional membership 06 September 2016 Andy LewisTerry Winter Membership Team Manager Membership Manager

2. Topics Who we are What we do Professional membership What’s required How to get there Questions and answers

3. The only Chartered Professional body specifically for the Energy industry EI is multi-disciplinary so qualifications and background are no barrier to professional or chartered professional membership Business and industry focused – this makes us 100% relevant for energy workers A home for everyone who works in, or has an interest in, energy. Chartered options for engineers; scientists; sustainable development professionals; energy managers. Licenced by: Plus - three unique energy-specific chartered titles not available from anyone else A specialist professional body Energy is our business

4. Assurance to employers, colleagues and the public that energy workers are properly qualified to do their work Their achievements are recognised through accredited training, peer review and relevant professional qualifications Member activities are regulated through a Code of Professional conduct Professionalism is central to everything we do

5. Our membership grades Pre-professional Student (for undergraduates) Graduate (for recent graduates or postgraduate students) Affiliate (for anyone who works in, or has an interest in energy) No formal assessment of qualifications or experience We recommend a minimum period of 4 years’ professional experience in an energy role – whenever, wherever gained – prior to applying for upgrade Professional Fellow FEI (for those at a senior level who can demonstrate a high level of responsibility) Member MEI (for those with a recommended minimum of 4 years’ professional experience) Technician Member TMEI (for technicians with a recommended minimum of 4 years’ professional experience) Formal assessment by peer review

6. Professional membership options – chartered and incorporated status For all options other than CEng, IEng, accreditation of qualifications is not an issue. It’s all about proving competence You will be writing your PDR against the competences for your option. The guidelines also confirm what your application will need to comprise.

7. Five core competences A,B,C,D,E Via your Professional Development Review (PDR) and competence grid, the assessors will want to see how you have built up your expertise over a period of time and developed as a professional Draw on your: Academic learning Skills and experience Professional membership - prove your competence A. Knowledge and understanding; B. Application to practice C. Leadership and management; D. Communication and interpersonal skills E. Commitment to professional standards

8. All professional membership and registration applications Application form – please ensure this is signed Professional Development Review (PDR) – to give an overview of your energy- related experience, achievements and levels of seniority in the energy sector Competence grid – to demonstrate how and where you meet the specific competences by providing clear, concise and relevant examples Detailed CPD record and future plans on how you intend to maintain your competence Two sponsor references – please ensure these are signed and comments included Organisation Chart – this should show your position within your organisation True and signed copies of your academic certificates and photographic ID Application or transfer fee At the end of the assessment process there is likely to be an interview (definitely for CEng, IEng held locally) What you need to submit to us Get the recognition you deserve

9. Membership Panel assesses every professional membership application Meets 6 times per year Applications are assessed by members of the Panel who have your specialism Process takes 3 months’ minimum Next two deadlines for submissions: 08 September 28 October One-off application fee £95 (non-members) £65 (existing members) Professional membership assessment process Get the recognition you deserve

10. Applying for Chartered Engineer 2 routes depending on whether you have accredited degrees:- Standard Non-standard (individual)

11. Routes to CEng Standard For those with an accredited Bachelors degree with honours in engineering or technology, plus either an appropriate Masters degree accredited by a professional engineering institution, or appropriate further learning to Masters level Or an accredited integrated MEng degree Individual For those who do not have those exemplifying qualifications, you can prove your credentials to the same level For everyone else eg those with lots of experience, those with overseas degrees, those with an accredited BEng but no Masters level further learning In addition to submitting the standard route documentation, you complete a self assessment questionnaire. The Energy Institute’s ICP Panel then reviews your career history, education and training record against the academic learning outcomes from an accredited engineering qualification.

12. Recognises the diversity of the energy industry Now more common than standard route Takes account of – engineering qualifications gained outside the UK; – non-engineering qualifications; – experience in lieu of qualifications (Washington Accord may prove equivalency for standard route) The only difference is submission of an additional self-assessment questionnaire for evaluation by a specialist EI academic panel No additional fee The individual route to Chartered Engineer Get the recognition you deserve

13. A unique qualification from the Energy Institute an individual concerned with the design, development, application and promotion of new, more efficient engineering applications and/or technologies for the exploration, extraction, production, transportation, transmission and utilisation of energy in all its forms with due consideration for health, safety and the environment. You apply for MEI, CEng, Chartered Energy Engineer by ticking the boxes on the application form. You will need to satisfy the Engineering Council’s requirements for CEng to gain the additional title Chartered Energy Engineer All you have to do is tick the box on the application form. There is no additional assessment

14. Another unique qualification from the Energy Institute an individual concerned with the design, development, application and promotion of new, more efficient engineering applications and/or technologies for the exploration, drilling, extraction, production, transportation, transmission and utilisation of petroleum in all its forms with due consideration for health, safety and the environment. Allows recognition of specialist skills in Drilling and extraction; or reservoir management and operation; or downstream production. You apply for MEI, CEng, Chartered Petroleum Engineer by ticking the boxes on the application form. You will need to satisfy the Engineering Council’s requirements for CEng to gain the additional title. Chartered Petroleum Engineer All you have to do is tick the box on the application form. There is no additional assessment

15. The Science Council – “Setting the standards for professional scientists, for a better future for all” http://sciencecouncil.org/ Applying for Chartered Scientist You need a completed a scientific Masters qualification or an assessed equivalent. This equivalent can be a combination of: a peer-reviewed scientific article records from an assessed work-based learning programme a report of your high-level problem-solving experience of project for which you had technical responsibility. You submit our professional membership documentation set. h If you are a scientist working in the energy sector Get the recognition you deserve

16. The Chartered Environmentalist qualification represents the highest standards of professional practice in sustainable environmental management, and is to be welcomed.” Baroness Barbara Young of Old Scone Chartered Environmentalist http://www.socenv.org.uk/ Applying for Chartered Environmentalist If you are not already MEI or FEI you submit an application for MEI together with an application for CEnv CEnv profile Chartered Environmentalists in the Energy Institute seek to improve as well as maintain current good practice, who are motivated with vision and capable of strategic influence over policy, management and design. Chartered Environmentalists will apply their knowledge with purpose, transparency and with responsibility, demonstrating a personal commitment to professional standards and their obligations to society, to the profession and the environment. If you are working in sustainable development Get the recognition you deserve

17. Another unique qualification from the Energy Institute Chartered Energy Manager profile:- an individual concerned with the management and efficient use of energy in various forms. He / she will have expertise in energy management and a broad knowledge of the energy sector as a whole. He/she will provide a lead role in their organisation with regard to the management of energy and provide advice on the development and implementation of energy policies. Chartered Energy Managers can also apply for ESOS lead assessor status as part of their application. All those who wish to be ESOS lead assessors need to complete the EI Lead Assessor training within six months of becoming a Chartered Energy Manager. Applying for Chartered Energy Manager You make a single application for either MEI or FEI with Chartered Energy Manager. Download the pack from the EI website If you need further training we have a range of energy management training courses to help. Please see the Education portal on the website Chartered Energy Manager If you are working as an energy manager Get the recognition you deserve

18. www.energyinst.org Prove your competence via your PDR exclusive to EI 5 core competences broken down into sub-competences in the guidance notes and grids Levels of technical knowledge and understanding (competence A) Application to practice (competence B) – which is about solving practical workplace problems Leadership and management (competence C) Communication and interpersonal skills (competence D) Commitment to professional standards (competence E) The assessors will want to see how you have built up your expertise over a period of time and developed as a professional.

19. www.energyinst.org The Professional Development Review exclusive to EI What is a PDR? A written statement of why you believe you are a true energy professional Why a PDR? It is a consistent way of the EI being able to evaluate the credentials of all professional applicants A single Single application vahartered Energy Engineer

20. www.energyinst.org Demonstrate your professional competence DO Ensure your PDR is about 3,000-4,000 words in length Write in chronological or reverse-chronological order Write in the first person –YOUR achievements Ensure you write in detail about what you did/learned and the value added Refer to the individual competence statements – eg in brackets (A1,C2,B3) etc. after you describe a particular achievement Tell us why you want to be a professional member Remember that this is a communication exercise (one of the core competences) single Single application Professional Membership application MEI CEng Chartered Energy Engineer

21. www.energyinst.org Demonstrate your professional competence DON’T Write your PDR like an extended CV Merely list what you did without any quantification/evaluation Assume any knowledge Be afraid to “blow your own trumpet” Express your successes in terms of what your team or company achieved – this is a PERSONAL statement single Single application Professional Membership application MEI CEng Chartered Energy Engineer

22. November 2014 Where do I go from here ? Decide which professional option you want Download application pack from www.energyinst.orgwww.energyinst.org Look at the competences for your option How do you measure up? Do you need any more skills and experience? Do a gap analysis Write the Professional Development Review (PDR), find sponsors and compile the other application documents Submit a draft of your PDR if you wish (twinter@energyinst.org)twinter@energyinst.org

23. Keep up your membership and stay in touch Build up your levels of knowledge and understanding – use the EI Knowledge Services Work with your company on developing the skills you need. Management? Communications? Sign up to the online professional development scheme Mycareerpath – and use it! Go to your local branch and other EI events Make use of your membership! If the time’s not right for professional membership… November 2014 Build up your knowledge and skills Network and attend our events Record your professional development

24. For those who qualify as CEng If you’re not an individual member – join us Less than 2 years professional experience Over 4 years’ experience Join as a Graduate member (GradEI) and work towards professional status Either join as an Affiliate member and apply for professional membership at any time subsequently or Apply now for professional/chartered professional membership For graduate and affiliate membership, join online

25. The EI difference a global specialist professional body, dedicated to promoting learning, professionalism and good practice within the energy sector multidisciplinary – everyone is welcome relevance – we are all in the energy business. Our magazines are about energy wide range of professional qualifications including three unique titles Lower fees (2016 MEI plus CEng = £160)

26. We look forward to receiving your application! Any questions? Andy Lewis Membership Team Manager alewis@energyinst.orgaALEWIS@ENERGYINST.ORGlewis@energyinst.orgaALEWIS@ENERGYINST.ORGlewis@energyinst.org Terry Winter Membership Manager twinter@energyinst.org