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The documents I refer to below are mainly (not exclusively) for those following the IMechE route. However, I believe that it is worth all PET students considering the end state. Personally, I failed to spend enough time in Phase 1 considering it, i.e. chartership.

I would commend to you all that it is worth investing some time in digging out the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence. Having put your hands on that document then read it and spend time understanding what the statements really mean, as they are in my opinion rather vague. Whilst you are at PEW you are in a good place to speak with you mentor and ensure that as you head out to industry you get immediately after those tasks that provide evidence for competence and where appropriate reject opportunities that don’t provide evidence or decent personal development.

There are a few documents out there that are easy to find if you know to look for them (www.imeche.org):
– UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence. (http://www.engc.org.uk/ukspec.aspx)
– Competence profiles – Guidance for applicants and assessors. Part 2 industry classification (K) – The Army.
– IEng and CEng guidance notes.
– Guidance on the Preparation of an MPDS Final Personal Report and Development Action Plan.

As a closing remark, I recognise that Phase 1 has its own pressures and putting this off appears an acceptable COA. However, if you do decide to follow this advice it will save you hours of time working out what the EC is looking for and may prevent you being burdended with a task during Phase 2 /3 that adds no value, except to the company that is sponsoring your attachement.