As part of its service to members, engineers and professionals in technical industries worldwide, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers host a series of free training webinars. The webinar focused on the changes to UK-Spec. Penny Taylor, our facilitator intended to get people thinking rather than provide definitive answers/examples. Penny intended to bring the changes to people's attention and then go through the Code of Conduct, asking delegates to think about suitable evidence that they may have or need to find.

1. Thank you for signing in early.
The session will start at 12:45, in
the meantime we have an activity
for you..
In the last webinar, we looked at
personal and organisational values –
• What did you learn?
• Do your values align?
• Any conflicts?
Please type your comments in the CHAT BOX

2. LEARNING &
DEVELOPMENT
“THE MOST SUCCESSFUL
PEOPLE AND BUSINESSES
NEVER STOP LEARNING”
Facilitator: Penny Taylor
This session will start at 12:45
Ethical principles in engineering:
new requirements from the Engineering
Council.

3. User guide
 Questions/ comments: chat box
(NOT Q&A box)
 Host only
 All participants
Write here…..

4. Second in a series of Webinars
1. Why you should know your values and know your
company’s values. - 12th September
2. A new addition to UK-SPEC – Ethics (competence
E5) and looking at what the Code of Conduct
means for you as a Professional Engineer.
3. An exploration of Ethics for engineers and why it is
increasingly important in business.
Friday 5th December

5. Penny Taylor
 IMechE Fellow.
 25 years in the car industry.
 Facilitates the ‘Applying
Ethical Principles in
Engineering’ course.
 Vice-Chair of Professional
Review Committee,
scrutinising all C.Eng
applications.

6. At the end of this webinar, participants will:
 Know the changes to UK-Spec;
 Understand the ethical requirements for
registrants and the evidence required;
 Know the key points of Engineering Institution’s
Codes of Conduct.
Objectives -

7. http://www.engc.org.uk/ukspec.aspx
3rd edition 2014

8. Two main changes -
Apply to all three levels of registration
1. E4 – Carry out and record CPD
2. E5 – Exercise responsibilities in an
ethical manner.

9. Third Edition of UK-SPEC:
 Competence E5 requires candidates to provide
evidence of how they, ‘exercise responsibilities in
an ethical manner’.
 Formal assessment of this new competence
will begins in January 2016.
 Any application scheduled for interview after this
date will include assessment of this new
competence.

10. Requirements :
 “Give an example of where you have
applied ethical principles as described in
the Statement of Ethical Principles on
page 33 (of UK-SPEC)”
 “Give an example of where you have
applied/upheld ethical principles as
defined by your organisation or company,
which may be in its company or brand
values.”

11. Code of Conduct – 14 elements
 Which do YOU
think is the most
difficult for you to
abide by?
 There will be a
poll at the end.
 Use chat to give
your examples

12. The Institution of Mechanical
Engineers
Code of Conduct –
http://www.imeche.org//Libraries/
Membership/CodeofConductAugust
2009
8 pages long

13. 1. Act with due skill, care and
diligence

14. 2. Prevent avoidable danger
to health or safety

15. 3. Act in accordance with the
principles of sustainability, and
prevent avoidable adverse impact on
the environment and society.

16. 4. Maintain and enhance
their competence….

17. 5. Accept responsibility for work
carried out under their supervision

18. 6. Treat all persons fairly and
with respect

19. 7. Encourage others to advance
their learning and competence

20. 8. Avoid real or perceived
conflict of interest….

21. 9. Observe the proper duties of
confidentiality…..

22. 10. Reject bribery….

23. 11. Assess and manage relevant
risks….

24. 12. Assess relevant liability and if
appropriate hold professional
indemnity insurance

25. 13. Notify the Institution… criminal
offence/bankrupt/disqualification

26. 14. Notify the Institution of violations
by other members…

27.  Which of the 14 elements do YOU
consider to be the most difficult
to abide by?
 Please vote -
Code of Conduct –14 elements

28. At the end of this webinar, participants:
 Know the changes to UK-Spec;
 Understand the ethical requirements for
registrants and the evidence required;
 Know the key points of Engineering Institution’s
Codes of Conduct.
Objectives -

29. Second in a series of Webinars
1. Why you should know your values and know your
company’s values.
2. A new addition to UK-SPEC – Ethics (competence
E5) and looking at what the Code of Conduct
means for you as a Professional Engineer.
3. An exploration of Ethics for engineers and why it is
increasingly important in business.
Friday 5th December

30. Any questions?

31. New L&D Brochure – coming soon
Follow the link below to register for your free copy
http://www.imeche.org/learning-and-
development/contact/request-a-brochure
Upcoming courses in London:
Engineering Ethics - 18 December 2014
Managing time – 11 November 2014
Business skills for graduates – 24 - 25 November 2014
TO BOOK CONTACT US:
Email: training@imeche.org
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7304 6907
Webinar part 3 on 5 December 2014
Ethical principles in engineering
Free training webinars:
www.imeche.org/learning/free-training-webinars
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