How to become an Engineers Ireland Registered CPD Training Provider Maintaining excellence in engineering How to become an Engineers Ireland Registered CPD Training Provider Maintaining excellence in engineering About Engineers Ireland Register of CPD Training Providers As the national representative Our Register of CPD Providers is a key component of our CPD programme. The register body for engineers, technicians facilitates both companies and individuals, within the engineering community, to identify relevant and high-standard learning opportunities. Engineers Ireland endorses and technologists, Engineers CPD providers with the title of Registered Training Provider on the basis that they Ireland continuously works to meet the criteria laid down in our CPD quality assurance procedures. This ensures that promote standards of excellence in engineering. With over 23,000 courses and events are relevant, up-to-date technically, well-managed and consistently well-presented with clearly identified aims and learning outcomes. members, we are one of the CPD Opportunities country’s largest professional Engineers Ireland carries out training needs analyses on a continual basis for leading bodies encompassing all organisations which strive to provide excellent CPD for their employees – our disciplines of engineering across industry, the public service, semi-state organisations and academic institutions. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) members. Our courses are offered to organisations through the Engineers Ireland inhouse training programme. Where a specialist need arises which our core CPD programme does not cover, we refer client companies and members to the Register of Training Providers. Requests for CPD focus on two fundamental areas central to the professional development of all engineers: Technical Know-How and ‘Soft’ Skills. Some examples include CPD requirements in the areas of: Engineers Ireland has a strong Technical Know-How Soft Skills history of encouraging lifelong Aeronautics Coaching learning and CPD. As part of its Biomedical and pharmaceutical Communications/Negotiations CPD support system, Engineers Bio-innovation Financial Skills Ireland itself provides members Building Services Innovation Chemical, Process and Validation I.T. Civil & Structural Leadership Computer & Software Lean / Six Sigma Electrical & Electronic Legislative matters learning. However, it is recognised Energy Problem Solving that other organisations deliver Industrial & Manufacturing Procurement courses and events which Mechanics Project management can be of educational value Nanotechnology to professional engineers and Sustainability Engineers Ireland members. Waste Management with a wide range of technical and non-technical CPD in the form of courses, seminars, lectures, webcasts, publications, site visits, regional events and on-line Water & Environment Benefits for Registered Training Providers Joining the Engineers Ireland Register of Training Providers offers you: • Individual full-page programme listings on our search-enabled website • Assignment of Engineers Ireland CPD points to your approved training courses • Links to your website • Advice from staff who understand the needs of your potential audience • Engineers Ireland CPD approval for your authorised programmes • The right to use the annual Registered Training Provider logo for approved materials/events* • Promotion of your CPD courses to Engineers Ireland members, CPD Accredited Employers and others through the public arena of the CPD section of our website • The opportunity to increase the relevance of your materials/events for the engineering market * The Engineers Ireland Registered Training Provider logo can only be used for the approved programme/s and not for other courses offered by the same provider or by the provider’s organisation itself. How to become a Registered Training Provider How to Apply The primary purpose of the programme must be educational. If you are interested in supporting excellence in engineering Engineers Ireland makes a clear distinction between educational through our Register of Training Providers, please complete and marketing activities. The decision on whether an activity is the application form overleaf and return it with the required primarily educational and relevant or primary promotional rests documentation. All applications must be accompanied by solely with Engineers Ireland. Applications are welcome from any payment of €500 to cover review and administration fees. Full organisation offering learning opportunities to help engineers in fees are returned to non-successful applicants. their professional development. The following may apply: RETURN TO: Consultants The CPD Director Educational institutions Engineers Ireland Learning resource providers Specialist educational providers Trade Associations 22 Clyde Road Ballsbridge Dublin 4. Email: [email protected] Training providers Review of Content Engineers Ireland reserves the right to thoroughly review any applicant Provider and/or its course or event in its entirety to ensure that it qualifies as CPD. Engineers Ireland reserves the Our CPD Programme is supported by right to refuse applications. Engineers Ireland reserves the right the Department of Education & Skills not to enter into correspondence. www.engineersireland.ie Application Form Name: Company: Address: Key contact name:Job Title: Phone: Email: Website: Company Registered No: Search engine keywords which describe your CPD offerings: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Please enclose the following: ❏ Application Form ❏ Soft copy of course slides ❏ General company Brochure ❏ Copy of course Trainer notes ❏ Course Details (maximum 3 courses per applicant) ❏ Copy of course exam/test/quiz etc (where applicable) which must include: Course Name ❏ The award the course/programme leads to (where applicable) Course Director/Author ❏ Any relevant testimonials Aim ❏ Course evaluation form Overview ❏ Application and review fee of €500. Specific Learning Objectives ❏ Detailed CV of Trainer(s) stating relevant academic qualifications. Please highlight those who have obtained Chartered Engineer status. Please indicate method of payment ❏ I enclose cheque for €500 Card Payment Please debit my: ❏ Laser ❏ Visa ❏ American Express ❏ MasterCard with € Card No Expiry Date CCV No Cardholder’s Name Cardholder's Billing Address I declare that this application is made in good faith in accordance with the ethical standards of Engineers Ireland. All relevant facts have been disclosed. Sign Name: Position in Organisation: PRINT NAME: Date: Return to: The CPD Director, Engineers Ireland, 22 Clyde Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. www.engineersireland.ie