Download Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Opening Learning in
Engineering for ITE &
Diploma graduates
Dr Sam Man Keong (岑文强)
Singapore Institute of Engineering Technologists (SIET)
Website: www.siet.org.sg
Email: [email protected]
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Highlights
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About the Speaker
Introduction
What is Open Learning?
Open Learning in Engineering (OLE) for ITE &
Diploma Graduates
Recognitions of Engineering Degrees by Open
Learning
Questions & Answers
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About the Speaker
- Dr Sam Man Keong (岑文强)
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Singapore : SP/NUS/NTU.
Australia :
MelbU/RMIT/CQU.
Chartered Engineer
(UK/Ireland/Australia)
Chartered Builder (UK)
Chartered Mathematician
(UK)
Chartered Scientist (UK)
Chartered
Environmentalist (UK).
A life-long learner.
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Introduction
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The Engineering Team :
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Engineers + Technologists + Technicians +
Tradesmen/Craftsmen.
Professional Bodies:
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Institution of Engineers, Singapore
[IES][1966][Website: www.ies.org.sg ]
Singapore Institute of Engineering Technologists
[SIET][1980][Website: www.siet.org.sg ]
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Professional Level
Academic Criteria
Singapore Australia
United
Kingdom
Professional Engineer/
CEng(UK)
BEng (4 yrs
FT)
BEng (4 yrs
FT)
MEng (4 yrs
FT)
Engineering
Technologist/IEng(UK)
Poly
Diploma
(3 yrs FT)
BEngTech
BEng(Hons)
(3 yrs FT)
Engineering Technician/
EngTech(UK)
ITE –
Associate
HND
Higher Nitec Degree/
(2 yrs FT)
Advanced Dip
Tradesman/
Craftsman
ITE - Nitec
Cert – Level 3 OND
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What is Open Learning?
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Open learning is a teaching method .
Open learning is supposed to allow pupils
self-determined, independent and
interest-guided learning.
Also : Active Learning….Cooperative
Learning….Distance Education….Open
Education.
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What is Open Learning?
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Distance education or distance learning is a field of
education that focuses on teaching methods and
technology with the aim of delivering teaching, often
on an individual basis, to students who are not
physically present in a traditional educational setting
such as a classroom.
It has been described as "a process to create and
provide access to learning when the source of
information and the learners are separated by time
and distance, or both."
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OLE for ITE & Diploma graduates
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UK:
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Australia:
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Teesside University – HND in Engineering
Aston University – BSc(Prof Eng) accredited by
Engineering Council for ‘Incorporated Engineer’.
University of Southern Queensland – Associate Degree
in Engineering ; Bachelor of Engineering Technology;
Bachelor of Engineering, accredited by Engineers
Australia.
USA:
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University of North Dakota – BSc (Eng), accredited by
ABET.
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Teesside University, UK
[website: www.tees.ac.uk ]
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1844 : Middlesbrough-based Mechanics' Institute
1930 : Constantine Technical College
1969 : Teesside Polytechnic
1992 : University of Teesside
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Teeside University - Constantine
Building
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Teesside University Open Learning in
Engineering [TUOL]
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Teesside University open learning in engineering
(TUOL) is the world’s leading provider of high quality
flexible education to the engineering industry.
For 25 years we have been creating high quality, stand
alone, open learning materials. It is a realistic way to
deliver necessary training and education to staff who
are unable to attend conventional classroom based
courses. So, if you work on an oil rig in the Caribbean
or in pipeline construction in a desert, your
professional development need not be interrupted –
you can study at your own pace, effectively anywhere.
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Teesside University Open Learning in
Engineering [TUOL]
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More than 30,000 students worldwide have
studied engineering and technology courses that
we have designed and developed. And our
portfolio is growing. We offer:
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level 2 and 3 City & Guilds Certificates
Higher National Certificates and Higher National
Diplomas at levels 4 and 5
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Teesside University Open Learning in
Engineering [TUOL]
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comprehensive tutor support network
a dedicated online support site through elearning which provides learning and
support materials.
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Teesside University Open Learning in
Engineering [TUOL]
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We currently offer HNC/D courses by flexible open learning in:
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering, HNC
Electrical and Electronic Engineering, HND
Mechanical Engineering, HNC
Mechanical Engineering, HND
Instrumentation and Control Engineering, HNC
Instrumentation and Control Engineering, HND
Chemical Engineering, HNC
Chemical Engineering, HND
Process Engineering, HNC
Process Engineering, HND
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Teesside University Open Learning in
Engineering [TUOL]
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After successfully completing a HND, you are
well placed to continue your education and may
consider studying for a degree. Teesside offers
BEng (Hons) and MEng (Hons) degrees in a
range of engineering disciplines, however these
are not currently available through open
learning.
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Teesside University – TUOL : Contact
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Teesside University open learning in engineering
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School of Science & Engineering
Teesside University
Middlesbrough
Tees Valley TS1 3BA
T: +44 (0)1642 342740
Fax: +44 (0)1642 342743
E: [email protected]
Dr Paul Shelton (Director)
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T: 01642 342497 | E: [email protected]
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Aston University, UK
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1895 – Birmingham
Municipal Technical
School.
1927 : Birmingham
Central Technical College
1951 : College of
Technology, Birmingham.
1956 : the first designated
College of Advanced
Technology
1966 – gained University
Status by Royal Charter
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Distance learning at Aston –
Engineering
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BEng (Hons) Professional Engineering
(Power Systems)  Incorporated
Engineer
MSc Professional Engineering 
Chartered Engineer
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University of Southern Queensland
[Website : www.usq.edu.au ]
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1967 : Queensland
Institute of Technology
(Darling Downs Campus).
1971 : Darling Downs
Institute of Advanced
Education
1990: the University
College of Southern
Queensland
1992: University of
Southern Queensland
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University of Southern Queensland
[Website : www.usq.edu.au ]
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Engineering Degrees offered:
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Associate Degree of Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Engineering (in 10 different Majors).
Master of Engineering
Engineering Doctorates
BEng Accredited by Engineers Australia as
Professional Engineers.
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USQ- Bachelor of Engineering
(BENG) - BEng
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Standard duration: 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time or external
Total : 32 units
Major
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Agricultural Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Systems Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Instrumentation and Control Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronic Engineering
Power Engineering
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University of North Dakota, USA
[website: www.und.edu ]
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The University of
North Dakota (UND)
is a public research
university located
in Grand Forks, North
Dakota, United States.
Established by
the Dakota
Territorial Assembly in
1883.
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UND - Early 20th century campus
scenes
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UND - Merrifield Hall
UND - Chester Fritz
Library
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Online & Distance Education at UND
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The University of North Dakota has a strong
history in distance learning, offering
correspondence by mail courses since 1911.
Today, more than 7,000 enroll in distance courses
each year.
With the University of North Dakota’s ABETaccredited distance engineering degree program,
you can earn your Bachelor of Science in
Engineering while you continue to live and work
in your local community.
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Online & Distance Education at UND
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The College of Engineering and Mines currently offers five of our
engineering degree programs (chemical, civil, electrical,
mechanical and petroleum) through a distance delivery mode called
our Distance Engineering Degree Program (DEDP).
Our DEDP delivery mode offers non-traditional engineering
students an opportunity to complete most of their undergraduate
degree coursework in our accredited undergraduate engineering
programs through the internet. Students are required to complete
their laboratory requirements through accelerated summer
courses at UND. Since our DEDP students experience the same
lectures and coursework requirements as our on campus students,
we consider this education experience to be essentially equivalent.
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UND – Online First Degrees in
Engineering (accredited by ABET)
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Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical
Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering
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UND - Bachelor of Science in Civil
Engineering
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Begins every Fall (August), Spring (January) &
Summer (May)
135 Credits
6+ Years to Complete
Online
Recorded Lectures with On-Campus Labs
Deadlines for Lessons/Exams
ABET Accredited
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UND - Bachelor of Science in
Electrical Engineering
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Begins every Fall (August), Spring (January) &
Summer (May)
136 Credits
6+ Years to Complete
Online
Recorded Lectures with On-Campus Labs
Deadlines for Lessons/Exams
ABET Accredited
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UND - Bachelor of Science in
Mechanical Engineering
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Begins every Fall (August), Spring (January) &
Summer (May)
129 Credits
6+ Years to Complete
Online
Recorded Lectures with On-Campus Labs
Deadlines for Lessons/Exams
ABET Accredited
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Recognitions of Engineering Degrees
by Open Learning
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International Engineering Agreements:
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Mutual Recognition of Engineering Qualifications:
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The Washington Accord (1989)
The Sydney Accord (2001)
The Dublin Accord (2002)
Mutual Recognition of Professional Competence:
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APEC Engineer agreement (1999)
The Engineers Mobility Forum agreement (2001)
The Engineering Technologist Mobility Forum agreement
(2003)
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Washington Accord
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Established in 1989.
The Washington Accord is an international
accreditation agreement for professional engineering
academic degrees.
The Washington Accord covers undergraduate
engineering degrees.
The accord is not directly responsible for the licensing
or registration of Professional Engineers and Chartered
Engineers, but it does cover the academic requirements
that are part of the licensing processes in signatory
countries.
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Washington Accord
- Full Signatories (2011)
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Australia - Represented by Engineers
Australia (1989)
Canada - Represented by Engineers
Canada (1989)
Chinese Taipei - Represented by
Institute of Engineering Education
Taiwan (2007)
Hong Kong China - Represented by
The Hong Kong Institution of
Engineers (1995)
Ireland - Represented by Engineers
Ireland (1989)
Japan - Represented by Japan
Accreditation Board for Engineering
Education (2005)
Korea - Represented by Accreditation
Board for Engineering Education of
Korea (2007)
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Malaysia - Represented by Board of
Engineers Malaysia (2009)
New Zealand - Represented by
Institution of Professional Engineers
NZ (1989)
Singapore - Represented by
Institution of Engineers Singapore
(2006)
South Africa - Represented by
Engineering Council of South Africa
(1999)
Turkey - Represented by MUDEK
(2011)
United Kingdom - Represented by
Engineering Council UK (1989)
United States - Represented by
Accreditation Board for Engineering
and Technology (1989)
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Washington Accord
Singapore:
IES; PEB
Australia:
Engineers
Australia
USA:
ABET
UK:
Engineering
Council
Malaysia:
IEM; BEM
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Recognitions of Overseas Engineering
Degrees in Singapore by PEB
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The PEB in Singapore has given the following
‘clarifications’ in the recent ‘Approved
Qualifications – Notification 2009’: Section
2(b)
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Does not include any study through
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(i) a distance learning programme; or
(ii) a twinning programme conducted wholly or partly
by a university, college or an institution that is not
specified in the Schedule, unless such twinning
programme is approved by the Board.
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Recognitions of Overseas Engineering
Degrees in Singapore by PEB
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Section 3(f) : If the qualification has been obtained
partly on account of advanced standing credits
awarded for any other qualification –
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(i) that other qualification must be approved by the Board; and
(ii) the advanced standing credits must not exceed one-half of
the total modular credits or academic units required for
graduation in the undergraduate engineering degree programme
for the qualification.
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