Need for a global accord for the postgraduate learning of engineers
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Paper/Presentation Title | Need for a global accord for the postgraduate learning of engineers |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | Goh, Steven (Author) and Baker, Nelson (Author) |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the IACEE2012 13th World Conference on Continuing Engineering Education (WCCEE 2012) |
Number of Pages | 10 |
Year | 2012 |
Place of Publication | Atlanta, GA. United States |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | http://www.iacee.org/wccee_2012.php |
Conference/Event | 13th IACEE World Conference on Continuing Engineering Education (WCCEE 2012) |
Event Details | 13th IACEE World Conference on Continuing Engineering Education (WCCEE 2012) Parent IACEE World Conference on Continuing Engineering Education Event Date 17 to end of 19 May 2012 Event Location Valencia, Spain |
Abstract | This paper argues the case for the establishment of a global accord for the postgraduate learning journey of engineers in a globalized and complex world. The establishment of agreements covering educational qualifications in engineering and competence standards for practicing engineers such as the Washington Accord in 1989 and APEC Engineer agreement in 1999 have resulted in increased engineering mobility and improved global standards, especially as related to entry level engineering curricular requirements. However, one could suggest that the capability to perform provided by these competencies agreements do not ensure the professional development of engineers are complementary and adequate for them to perform in an increasing complex, globalised and constantly changing engineering world. New scientific and engineering discovery are pushing the boundary of engineering applications, particularly in complex systems and interdisciplinary engineered solutions. Recent engineering disasters and mistakes are exemplary to illustrate this tenet that a global accord is required for engineers to not just improve their appreciation and understanding of complex systems and contexts within their respective disciplinary knowledge, but also should require one to be competent in the new knowledge of the global world. |
Keywords | postgraduate engineering education; professional development standards; engineering accords; educational quality assurance |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390113. Science, technology and engineering curriculum and pedagogy |
390403. Educational administration, management and leadership | |
409999. Other engineering not elsewhere classified | |
Public Notes | © 2012, International Association for Continuing Engineering Education |
Byline Affiliations | Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering |
Georgia Institute of Technology, United States | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q1v5v/need-for-a-global-accord-for-the-postgraduate-learning-of-engineers
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