Building Career Path in Engineering

Speakers: Chan Cho Tong, Chan King Tim

Content

• Background • Comparison between 90’s and 2k’s

Engineering Education• Further Development• Career in Engineering• Q&A

Background

The talk aims to share our experience on studying in engineering, Introduction of path to be Professional Engineer and the technical education providing in Hong Kong.

Background

Background of the speakers• Chan King Tim (Tim)

– Working for MTR over 24 years. Responsible for maintenance of power distribution system at West Rail Line and Light Rail Line.

– Studied in Electrical Engineering for about 18 years

Background

Background of the speakers• Chan Cho Tong (Tong)

– Working for EMSD over 18 years. Responsible for maintenance of building facilities at Tuen Mun Hospital.

– Studied in Electrical Engineering for about 11 years

M’tce Engineer

Technical Officer

Sr. Tech

Technician

Background

Study history for Tim

Craft CertCraft Cert Pre TechPre TechCourseCourse

Ordinary Ordinary CertCert

F3 F3 Higher Higher CertCert

Higher Higher DipDip

Honor Honor DegreeDegree

Master Master DegreeDegree

Craft Apprentice Artisan Sr. Artisan

Background

Study history for Tong

Higher Higher CertCert

HigherHigherDipDip

F5F5 Dip in OH&SDip in OH&SSafety OffSafety Off

Honor Honor DegreeDegree

MasterMasterDegreeDegree

Ordinary Ordinary CertCert

Background

• Bachelor in Electrical Engineering• Master in Electrical Engineering

Comparison between 90’s and 2k’s Engineering

Education• 90S study path

Ordinary Cert / Diploma

Craft Cert /General Course

Higher Cert Higher Diploma Degree

Comparison between 90’s and 2k’s Engineering

Education• 2KS study path

Diploma in Vocational Education

New Foundation Diploma

Higher Diploma Degree

Comparison between 90’s and 2K’s Engineering

Education• Progress ladder for IVE programme

Further Development

Join the engineering society to be a Professional Engineer

•HKIE – Hong Kong Institution of Engineers•IET – The Institution of Engineering & Technology•CEng – Chartered Engineer•IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers•EA – Engineers Australia e.g.

Further Development

How to join the membership ?i.e. MIET• Student or apprentice;

Usually for individuals working towards a career in engineering and technology whether at university or on an apprenticeship scheme.

• Associate;Usually for individuals working in a related field or who simply have a passion for engineering and technology

• Member (TMIET or MIET);For individuals who have developed a standard of knowledge and understanding and are engaged in an activity relevant to the interests of the IET.

• Fellow (FIET);For individuals who have demonstrated significant individual responsibility and sustained achievement in their profession

• Honorary Fellow (HonFIET).For highly acclaimed individuals who have demonstrated exemplary contributions to the IET or their engineering discipline. Elected by IET Board of Trustees only.

Further Development

CEng – Chartered Engineer award by Engineering Council

• Master degree holder• Whose should be a member of Engineering

Institution• Whose have sufficient professional

experience & knowledge• Interview, demonstrate you are capable to

solve problem by engineering knowledge

Further Development

For MHKIE• Bachelor Degree in Engineering;• Sufficient professional experience; • Write 4000 words to introduce your

experience;• Written test and interview.• Or join scheme “A” for new graduate

Career in Engineering

• Graduate Engineer Training Scheme (3 years)

• Apprentice Scheme (3 years)• On-the-job training. Practical

training during work and has further education in part time evening.

Career in Engineering

New projects in coming 10 yearsHK New Railway Extension Date

West Island Line (WIL) 西港島綫 Sep 2014, 9 月South Island Line East (SILE) 南港島綫 ( 東段 ) Sep 2015, 9 月Kwun Tong Line Extension (KTE) 觀塘綫延綫 Jun 2015, 6 月Express Rail Link (XRL) 區域快綫 Aug 2015, 8 月Shatin to Central Link (SCL) 沙中綫•SCL-EWL 沙中綫 - 東西綫•SCL-NSL 沙中綫 - 南北綫

1Q 2018, 第一季2Q 2020, 第二季

Career in Engineering

Competences and Professional for Engineer

What is competence & Professional ?• The ability to perform activities to the standards

required using of knowledge, skill and attitude.How do achieve ?

• increase not only your knowledge, but also your understanding of how that knowledge can be applied, your skill in applying it, and the underpinning professionalism to apply it safely and

appropriately.

Career in Engineering

How do you perform an competence Engineer ?1. Comprehend and apply knowledge2. Problem analysis3. Design and development of solutions and

evaluate the outcome4. Protection of society – risk assessment5. Legal and regulatory6. Manage engineering activities7. Communication

Career in Engineering

8. Lifelong learning – submit CPD for HKIE9. Responsibility for decisions