1. Presentation Title
‘Professional Recognition through Vocational Routes’
Jim Shields, BAM Ritchies
Ian Bowbrick, IOM3

2. Why should we seek professional registration?
Company Benefits:
Increased credibility with customers and suppliers.
Recognised level of professionalism in the industry.
Enhanced business opportunities.
Indicates that the company is dedicated to training and development at a high level.
Individual Benefits:
Gain a qualification that recognises your experience and hard work (EngTech TIMMM)
High level of self esteem. (valued qualification over all others).
Improved career prospects (indicates a level of drive and commitment).
Access to continuous improvement and networking.
Future - Join Register of Ground Engineering Professionals (RoGEP)

3. There are 35 professional engineering institutions licensed by the Engineering Council.
The main 3 with BAM Nuttall / BAM Ritchies are:
The Institute of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES) - for our commercial (QS) staff.
The Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) – for those staff with qualifications in Civil Engineering.
The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) – for everybody else!

4. The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining is the leading professional body for people working in the materials, minerals and mining communities whose activities encompass the whole materials cycle, from exploration and extraction, through characterisation, processing, forming, finishing and application, to product recycling and land reuse.
It exists to promote and develop all aspects of materials science and engineering, geology, mining, extraction and associated technologies, mineral and petroleum engineering and extraction metallurgy, as a leading authority in the worldwide materials and mining community.
The IOM3 has a membership of over 18,000 worldwide.

6. Examples of NVQ’s

9. What do we need to do?
Start with your CV.
Get copies of your certificates.
Update your CPD (continuous professional development).
Cross reference your CV with the required competencies (create the ‘Professional Report’).
Get two sponsors (already members and at appropriate level).
Complete the application form – no need for interview
Await the decision!

11. Extract from a Professional Report.

12. A good example of CPD record:-

13. Questions?

14. Contacts:
Ian Bowbrick Director, Professional Development & Membership . Tel Jim Shields Regional Manager, BAM Ritchies . Tel