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The following has been provided by Dr Chen Hoe Ling, who is responsible for development of new Areas of Practice (AoP) in EA. These AoP and Areas of Engineering can be informative for education providers when developing their program specifications for disciplines. Academics are encouraged to get involved in developing new AoP. Contact Dr Ling at [email protected] for more details.
In line with the AoP Model 2022, we are considering introducing new AoP and Specialisations that are important to lead the engineering profession and to support government plans in progressing the nation.
The AoP provide a home for the practising engineering professionals as an avenue to advocate for all things relating to the AoP.
The process of AoP development consists of 3 Steps:Step 1: Purpose of the AoP: Business CaseStep 2: Competent, Independent Practice: Competency FrameworkStep 3: Ongoing advocacy for the AoP
The timelines for each reclassification vary and is envisaged to commence from 2025.
Dam engineering as a new Specialisation is also currently under development with its respective stakeholders. This is targeted for introduction end 2024. The Rail Track and Rail Signalling Specialisations are currently in the process of finalisation
The following are the list of prospective AoPs that have been proposed for consideration with the targeted dates for introduction in parentheses:
The following list of 6 existing AoP are in the process of being reclassified as Specialisations:
Each of the above AoPs and Specialisations are in different stages of the process involving their respective stakeholder groups.