The document discusses the importance of accrediting engineering programs, skills that engineers should have, and the roles of the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK). It notes that accreditation by EBK assures quality standards are met, helps students choose programs, enables employers to identify qualified graduates, and is required for registration and licensing as an engineer. Engineers need technical skills in areas like science, math, and computing, as well as attitudinal skills such as integrity, commitment, and lifelong learning. They also require intellectual skills such as logical thinking, problem solving, and communication. The EBK registers engineers, issues licenses, inspects engineering works, approves engineering programs, facilitates internships, and enforces a code of
The document discusses the importance of accrediting engineering programs, skills that engineers should have, and the roles of the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK). It notes that accreditation by EBK assures quality standards are met, helps students choose programs, enables employers to identify qualified graduates, and is required for registration and licensing as an engineer. Engineers need technical skills in areas like science, math, and computing, as well as attitudinal skills such as integrity, commitment, and lifelong learning. They also require intellectual skills such as logical thinking, problem solving, and communication. The EBK registers engineers, issues licenses, inspects engineering works, approves engineering programs, facilitates internships, and enforces a code of
The document discusses the importance of accrediting engineering programs, skills that engineers should have, and the roles of the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK). It notes that accreditation by EBK assures quality standards are met, helps students choose programs, enables employers to identify qualified graduates, and is required for registration and licensing as an engineer. Engineers need technical skills in areas like science, math, and computing, as well as attitudinal skills such as integrity, commitment, and lifelong learning. They also require intellectual skills such as logical thinking, problem solving, and communication. The EBK registers engineers, issues licenses, inspects engineering works, approves engineering programs, facilitates internships, and enforces a code of
a) Importance of accrediting engineering programmes by EBK:
i) It is an assurance that the programme meets the quality standards set by the board (EBK). ii) Helps students, parents and guardians choose Quality University programmes. iii) Enables employers recruit graduates they know are well prepared. iv) Accreditation is required for registration as engineers and licensing. v) Accreditation gives universities a structured mechanism to asses, evaluate and improve the quality of their programmes. vi) Accreditation facilitates mutual recognition and cross-border mobility for engineers. vii) Accreditation is a global practice applied in many countries.
b) Skills that an engineer should have (with brief descriptions):
i. Technical skills include: Science fundamentals Engineering fundamentals and application Mathematics, probability and statistics Computer science and technology Engineering practice ii. Attitudinal skills Competence Integrity Commitment Tolerance Flexibility Reliability Punctuality Conscientiousness Life-long learning Approachability iii. Intellectual skills Logical thinking Problem solving skills Communication skills Design skills Organizational skills Management skills Administrative skills
c) Functions and roles of Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK):
1 i) Registration of engineers in all categories – graduates, professional, consulting. ii) Issuing of licenses to qualified engineers iii) Inspecting sites where engineering works are in progress to verify that professional engineering services and works are rendered by registered engineers iv) Checks and verifies that engineering standards and professional ethics and safety and health aspects are observed in engineering works v) Approve and accredit engineering programmes in public and private universities vi) Evaluate local and foreign engineering programmes for recognition by the Board vii) Plan, arrange and coordinate continuing professional training and development for engineers viii) Facilitate internship for graduate engineers ix) Determine fees to be charged by professional engineers and firms for professional engineering services x) Develop, maintain and enforce code of ethics for engineers in the engineering profession.
d) Ways that show that an engineer is engage in:
i. Creative thinking Generation of many ideas Seeks alternative solutions to a problem situation Comes up with unusual or innovative responses Goes beyond the ordinary and obvious Expands or elaborates upon an idea Takes conceptual risks and expose themselves to failure or ridicule Make connections between things Dream, fantasize and visualize mental images Are inquisitive ii. Critical thinking Seeks clear statement of the problem or question Open mindedness Gather, judge and connect relevant information in order to be well informed Withhold judgement when sufficient evidence and reasoning are lacking Identifies and challenges assumptions Detect bias Considers other points of view Remain central to the critical point