Timeline for Professional Review

This is a draft action plan for a review application – IEng/CEng MICE

Based on a 9 month lead-in period; 6 Months is achievable but it could take some candidates 12 months – “You” need to make it your own. You can also download this as a pdf. Document last updated January 2012 with change from Written Assignment/ Test to Written Exercise.

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Month
Activity
 
Notes
-9
- Check Review Dates and Application Window www.ice.org.uk/keydates - Plan!
- If Training Under Agreement ensure final Training Review undertaken & Completion Certificate (ICE 3144) approved by ICE NW Regional Support Team.
- If Self Managing IPD ensure Career Appraisal (MGN 11)successfully completed.
- If you haven’t attended the ICE NW series of Professional Development Workshops, consider doing so! See North West events. 
 
 
-8
 - Download Application Forms, relevant ICE 3000 series (Rev A) documents, appropriate MGNs (check MGN 0 for list) and other details.
- Read CAREFULLY the requirements.
- Identify potential sponsors / Consult with SCE or mentor.
 
 
-7
- Decide likely topic for Project Report.
- Start gathering information for Experience Report.
- Approach potential sponsors & confirm their willingness.
- Start preparing 1st draft of reports.
- Familiarise self fully with Written Exercise requirements & begin to practise, (consider joining an essay group).
 
 
-6
- Complete 1st draft of Project and Experience reports.
- Download MGN 17 – Professional Review Checklist, if not already.
- If you don’t understand the requirements, contact your MDO or Membership Division.
 
 
-5
- 1st draft of reports to sponsors (suggest a deadline for the return of comments).
 - Sponsor forms – issue to Sponsors (suggest a deadline for the return of completed forms).
- Draft out application forms.
 
-4
- Receive comments on reports back from sponsors.
- Review progress – On target?
- Write précis of both reports.
 
 
-3
- Compile Application (Part A) [1]
- Check the review application dates
- Work on finalising reports.
- Consider a Mock Review and make arrangements.
- Finalise précis of both reports and get lead sponsor to sign
- Begin detailed planning of the presentation.
- Ensure all Sponsors return their signed Questionnaires - 1 original plus 2 copies (preferably to lead sponsor, who will then pass to you in a sealed envelope, but could be direct to Admissions and Transfers at Great George Street).
- Send in Application (Part A)[1] to arrive in London during application window.
 
 
-2
- Finalise reports and get Lead Sponsor to sign, (don’t forget you need a one page A4 foreword to the Experience Report).
- Write / assemble 15 min presentation and practise.
- Think about likely Written Exercise topics and write practice essays & essay plans.
- Sit a Mock Review if appropriate.
- Review Progress – on target?
 
 
-1
- Practise presentation.
- Practise Written Exercise.
- Read through reports again – what questions might you be asked?
- Finalise Submission (Part B) [2]
- Send Submission (Part B)  [2] to Reviewers.
- Plan your journey to the review centre.
 
 
0
The Review Day
 

1. Submission Part A (to Admissions and Transfers) – three copies of each of the following:
  • Application Form (ICE 3103) or Resit Application Form (ICE 3131).
  • Sponsor’s Questionnaires (ICE 3123) – at least one of the three copies of each of these, should be the original; signed in ink.
  • Evidence of full attainment of Educational Base for the required grade of membership (unless this has been already approved eg acceptance as a graduate member).
  • Evidence of completion of IPD either by a Training Review Certificate (ICE 3144 or 2144) or a Career Appraisal pass letter from ICE.
  • A one page précis of each of your proposed reports, signed by your lead sponsor (to assist in selection of the Reviewers).
  • Evidence of any disability or anything that may affect your performance at Review
  • Fee (non returnable)
2. Submission Part B (to each of the nominated Reviewers)
  • One copy of your Experience Report signed by you and your lead sponsor.
  • One copy of your Project Report signed by your lead sponsor.
  • One copy of your CPD records (PDR and DAP).
     
  • Passport sized photo (with name and membership number, if applicable).
  • A stamped addressed postcard, if you want confirmation of receipt of your documents.
  • Covering letter.