Why UK-SPEC Matters: Turning Engineering Experience into Recognition

Introduction Engineering is a craft requiring precision, skill, and experience. Besides having technical knowledge, an engineer in this competitive world must be able to contest the competence of others on recognized standards. This is the reason for the existence of the UK Standard For Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC). What Is UK-SPEC? UK-SPEC is a set of guidelines describing the required competencies of professional engineers in the United Kingdom. It provides engineers with a standard from which they can measure their competence and skills and provides a framework for their professional development. It allows engineers to identify how they rank professionally against what is considered an acceptable standard to practice in the engineering field. Why Is UK-SPEC Important? The UK Standard For Professional Engineering Competence acts as the political authority defining engineering competence and professionalism; hence, UK-SPEC is an instrument for establ...