Attribute Achievement form
This form
This form must be used to record how you have achieved the ICE member attributes if you are applying for
recognition of an existing professional qualification via
o recognition of EEA or Swiss professional qualifications
Part 1 provides advice on how to complete the form. Part 2 provides a template for you to present you
evidence. The three appendices provide a list of the attributes required at each registration level -
Engineering Technician, Incorporated Engineer, and Chartered Engineer – for reference purposes.
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PART 1 – ADVICE ON COMPLETING THE FORM
Demonstrating competence in the member attributes
To become a member of ICE you must have had responsible and relevant experience at a level such that
you can demonstrate the relevant attributes.
Attribute 1 relates to your fields of work as indicated in your application form. You must demonstrate a sound
understanding of core engineering principles in those fields. Your level of attainment of attributes 2 to 7 will
be assessed with regard to their relative importance within your fields of work.
Each attribute consists of a number of competence statements which we refer to as ‘sub-attributes’. You
should make sure you cover all the necessary sub-attributes for the grade you are applying for.
In addition, in order to fulfil your obligation to society as a professional civil engineer and to meet the
requirements in relation to health, safety and welfare, you must have a sound knowledge and understanding
of the construction process (i.e. the conception, design, construction, commissioning, maintenance,
decommissioning, removal, management and procurement of civil engineering works), as well as the
activities connected to it. You must have an appreciation of risks arising as a consequence of your actions
and be able to identify and manage those risks. If your role is involved in the construction process, site
experience will ordinarily be required.
Writing your statements
You are responsible for explaining how your experience meets the required standard within each of the
relevant attributes, based on the relevant sub-attributes, for the registration level for which you are applying.
For example, in Attribute 3 (Commercial Ability), you will be expected to demonstrate that you have some
experience in both the contractual and financial aspects of this attribute.
You should consider the following points when preparing your attribute evidence:
Write in the first person – for example: “I worked on the development of a solution to the bearing
failure”
For each attribute, give examples from your experience, showing the responsibility you had on a
given project
Be specific and relevant in the examples within each attribute, using clear technical language,
describing accurately what you did and why
Make sure you show how you’ve taken responsibility – for example: “My decision was based on my
evaluation of the bridge assessment. I took responsibility for the decision to conduct the repairs
using a temporary road closure at night rather than a reduced lane speed. The primary reason for my
decision was the improved safety that could be achieved by a road closure”.
Focus on your personal involvement, the lessons learnt, and what you may do differently next time
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Include dates, the project name and adequate details, to show to the assessors that your role on this
project merits the grade of membership you’re seeking
Avoid generic statements within your examples such as “I worked for six months in the rail
department using relevant codes and standards”. This is non-specific and does not clearly identify
your personal competence.
You should aim to give multiple examples (typically 4-6) of your experience to demonstrate your ability
within each attribute – i.e. that you have achieved the attribute in different situations, assisting others and
working without supervision.
Remember – you need to show the assessors that you have met the competence standard expected of a
civil engineer at the grade you are seeking. Competence is defined as the ability to do something
consistently, successfully and efficiently.
Security-mindedness and security clearance
You should consider whether information in your application should be omitted or reduced in its level of detail
due to security reasons. However, there’s no reason why this should detract from the quality of your
evidence. If your application is affected by security issues, you should consider the following suggestions:
Make the evidence non-site specific – for example don’t state that the facility was on the Sellafield
site or on the Hinkley site or that the asset serves a critical function to the site or country, or is or was
vulnerable to various threats
Don’t state building numbers or names – it’s sufficient to say ‘nuclear facility’ or ‘nuclear store’
Remove site and building names from drawings or snapshots of models
Don’t include photographs or other images which reveal the location of buildings and facilities
Avoid stating, or showing in drawings or extracts from models, technical details (such as wall
thickness) which may reveal security-sensitive information
If you work on a security-sensitive project, we recommend that your organisation’s information security
manager (and also the asset owners/clients) reads the evidence in this form and approves the content before
submission.
You should also familiarise yourself with the Engineering Council’s guidance note on Security.
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Plagiarism
Plagiarism is presenting the work of others as your own. This means using words or ideas, for example,
without the permission of the original author or authors, or without their acknowledgement. Plagiarism should
be avoided at all times and this includes any reports, drawings and presentations that you submit.
Here are some guidelines to help avoid plagiarism:
Don’t cut and paste material from others
Where you have directly quoted others, or the work of others, identify the source fully and, where
appropriate, use quotation marks. As a rule of thumb, material derived from others should be
considered a quote, unless it’s assumed to be common knowledge – for example, standard
equations that are in the public domain
Plagiarism is taken seriously by the ICE. Should there be concerns about your submission, ICE will
investigate including using plagiarism detection software. If this shows significant levels of similarity with any
unattributed sources, your assessors will be informed and you will be contacted by the ICE and asked to
provide an explanation.
Collusion
In the context of your submission, collusion is any agreement to conceal someone else’s contribution to your
piece of work. The guidance above on plagiarism applies equally to collusion.
Plagiarism and collusion may lead to a ban on applying for membership or, for existing members, permanent
expulsion from ICE Membership.
If an allegation of plagiarism or collusion is made relating to your application for membership, your result may
be delayed until an investigation has taken place.
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PART 2 – YOUR ATTRIBUTE ACHIEVEMENT
STATEMENTS
In this section of the form, you are asked to confirm your personal details and are then presented
with a set of templates to complete your seven Attribute achievement statements covering the
following areas of competence and professional commitment:
Attribute 1. Understanding and Practical Application of Engineering
Attribute 2. Management and Leadership
Attribute 3. Commercial Ability
Attribute 4. Health, Safety and Welfare
Attribute 5. Sustainable Development
Attribute 6. Interpersonal Skills and Communication
Attribute 7. Professional Commitment.
You will need to demonstrate how you meet the required attributes for the registration level at
which you are applying. Each set of attributes is listed in the appendices to this form:
Appendix A - Engineering Technician
Appendix B - Incorporated Engineer
Appendix C - Chartered Engineer.
Finally, your lead sponsor will be asked to scrutinise your submission documents and to confirm,
on the sponsor form, whether they are content that you demonstrate all the required attributes.
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About you
*ICE membership
no:
(if applicable)
Family name: Title:
Other name(s): Date of birth
Application
Please select
applying for:
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1 Understanding and Practical Application of Engineering
Please demonstrate how you meet the ‘Understanding and Practical Application of Engineering’ attributes
required for the registration level at which you are applying (i.e. Engineering Technician, Incorporated
Engineer, or Chartered Engineer). Each set of attributes is listed in the appendices to this form.
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2 Management and Leadership
Please demonstrate how you meet the ‘Management and Leadership’ attributes required for the registration
level at which you are applying (i.e. Engineering Technician, Incorporated Engineer, or Chartered
Engineer). Each set of attributes is listed in the appendices to this form.
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3 Commercial Ability
Please demonstrate how you meet the ‘Commercial Ability’ attributes required for the registration level at
which you are applying (i.e. Engineering Technician, Incorporated Engineer, or Chartered Engineer). Each
set of attributes is listed in the appendices to this form.
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4 Health, Safety and Welfare
Please demonstrate how you meet the ‘Health, Safety and Welfare’ attributes required for the registration level
at which you are applying (i.e. Engineering Technician, Incorporated Engineer, or Chartered Engineer).
Each set of attributes is listed in the appendices to this form.
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5 Sustainable Development
Please demonstrate how you meet the ‘Sustainable Development’ attributes required for the registration level
at which you are applying (i.e. Engineering Technician, Incorporated Engineer, or Chartered Engineer).
Each set of attributes is listed in the appendices to this form.
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6 Interpersonal Skills and Communication
Please demonstrate how you meet the ‘Interpersonal Skills and Communication’ attributes required for the
registration level at which you are applying (i.e. Engineering Technician, Incorporated Engineer, or
Chartered Engineer). Each set of attributes is listed in the appendices to this form.
Please note: all assessments and reviews for Engineering Council registration are conducted in English,
subject to the provisions of the Welsh Language Act 1993.
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7 Professional Commitment
Please demonstrate how you meet the ‘Professional Commitment’ attributes required for the registration
level at which you are applying (i.e. Engineering Technician, Incorporated Engineer, or Chartered
Engineer). Each set of attributes is listed in the appendices to this form.
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Signing-off your attribute statements
Please sign and date the form to confirm that your attribute statements are accurate and ready to be
assessed.
Name Signature Date
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APPENDIX A – ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
ATTRIBUTES
Attribute 1. Understanding and Practical Application of Engineering
Use appropriate scientific, technical or engineering principles
Review and select appropriate techniques, procedures and methods to undertake tasks
Identify problems and apply appropriate methods to identify causes and achieve
satisfactory solutions
Attribute 2. Management and Leadership
Identify tasks and organise resources to complete them effectively
Work reliably and accept responsibility for their work or the work of others
Complete tasks with due consideration for quality
Attribute 3. Commercial Ability
Identify, organise and use resources with consideration of cost
Attribute 4. Health, Safety and Welfare
Understand the safety implications of the role
Complete tasks with due consideration for safety
Comply with safe systems of work
Attribute 5. Sustainable Development
Understand the principles of sustainable development and apply them in work
Complete tasks with consideration for their environmental impact
Attribute 6. Interpersonal Skills and Communication
Communicate effectively with others, at all levels, in English
Work effectively with colleagues, clients, suppliers or the public
Demonstrate personal and social skills
Demonstrate awareness of diversity and inclusion
Attribute 7. Professional Commitment.
Understand and comply with the ICE Code of Conduct
Understand the ethical issues that may arise in their role and carry out their responsibilities
in an ethical manner
Carry out and record the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) necessary to
maintain and enhance competence in their own area of practice
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APPENDIX B – INCORPORATED ENGINEER
ATTRIBUTES
Attribute 1. Understanding and Practical Application of Engineering
Maintain and extend knowledge of engineering theory and practice, and how technology
assists its application
Solve engineering problems using a sound theoretical approach, based on evidence, and
contribute to continuous improvement
Identify, review and select techniques, procedures and methods to undertake engineering
tasks
Contribute to the design and development of engineering solutions, implement those
solutions, and evaluate their effectiveness in the context of the whole project life cycle
Exercise sound independent engineering judgement
Attribute 2. Management and Leadership
Plan the work and resources needed to enable effective implementation of engineering
tasks and projects
Manage the planning and organisation of tasks and resources
Manage teams or technical specialisms
Assist others to meet changing technical and managerial needs
Manage quality processes and contribute to quality improvements
Attribute 3. Commercial Ability
Manage, prepare and control costs/budgets of engineering tasks or projects
Use sound knowledge of statutory and commercial frameworks within their own area of
responsibility and have an appreciation of other commercial arrangements
Attribute 4. Health, Safety and Welfare
Demonstrate a sound knowledge of legislation, hazards and safe systems of work
Manage risks
Manage health, safety and welfare within their own area of responsibility
Contribute to improvements in health, safety and welfare
Attribute 5. Sustainable Development
Understand the principles of sustainable development and apply them in work.
Manage engineering activities that contribute to sustainable development and the United
Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).
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Attribute 6. Interpersonal Skills and Communication
Communicate well with others at all levels including effective use of English , orally and in
writing
Discuss ideas and plans competently and with confidence
Demonstrate effective personal and social skills
Demonstrate awareness of diversity and inclusion
Attribute 7. Professional Commitment.
Understand and comply with the ICE Code of Conduct
Understand the ethical issues that may arise in their role and carry out their responsibilities
in an ethical manner
Plan, carry out and record Continuing Professional Development (CPD) necessary to
maintain and enhance competence in their own area of practice
Identify the limits of their personal knowledge and skills
Engage with ICE activities
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APPENDIX C – CHARTERED ENGINEER ATTRIBUTES
Attribute 1. Understanding and Practical Application of Engineering
Maintain and extend knowledge of engineering theory and practice, and how technology
assists its application
Solve engineering problems using a sound theoretical approach, based on evidence, and
contribute to continuous improvement and engage in the creation and/or introduction of
new, advancing or improved techniques and technology
Identify, review and select techniques, procedures and methods to undertake engineering
tasks and take an active role in the identification and definition of requirements, challenges,
risks, and opportunities and undertake appropriate investigation and action
Contribute to the design and development of engineering solutions, implement those
solutions, and evaluate their effectiveness in the context of the whole project life cycle and
undertake the design, development and implementation of engineering solutions and
evaluate their effectiveness in the context of the whole project life cycle
Exercise sound independent engineering judgement
Attribute 2. Management and Leadership
Plan the work and resources needed to enable effective implementation of engineering
tasks and projects
Manage the planning and organisation of tasks and resources and manage (organise,
direct and control), programme or schedule, tasks and resources
Manage teams or technical specialisms and lead or influence teams / technical
specialisms, understanding the limits of their skills and knowledge
Assist others to meet changing technical and managerial needs and develop others to
meet changing technical and managerial needs
Manage quality processes and contribute to quality improvements and demonstrate
continuous quality improvement and promote best practice
Attribute 3. Commercial Ability
Manage, prepare and control costs/budgets of engineering tasks or projects and manage,
prepare and control costs/budgets of a significant engineering task or project
Use sound knowledge of statutory and commercial frameworks within their own area of
responsibility and have an appreciation of other commercial arrangements and
demonstrate sound judgement on statutory, contractual and commercial issues in relation
to own area of responsibility
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Attribute 4. Health, Safety and Welfare
Demonstrate a sound knowledge of legislation, hazards and safe systems of work
Manage risks
Manage health, safety and welfare within their own area of responsibility
Contribute to improvements in health, safety and welfare and demonstrate leadership by
promoting good practice and improvements in health, safety and welfare
Attribute 5. Sustainable Development
Understand the principles of sustainable development and apply them in work
Manage engineering activities that contribute to sustainable development and the United
Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) and take a professional and
responsible role in improvements that support sustainable development and reduce
resource demand, set in the context of a whole project life cycle
Attribute 6. Interpersonal Skills and Communication
Communicate well with others at all levels including effective use of English , orally and in
writing
Discuss ideas and plans competently and with confidence and communicate new concepts
and ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Demonstrate effective personal and social skills
Demonstrate awareness of diversity and inclusion and proactively manage diversity and
inclusion
Attribute 7. Professional Commitment.
Understand and comply with the ICE Code of Conduct
Understand the ethical issues that may arise in their role and carry out their responsibilities
in an ethical manner
Plan, carry out and record Continuing Professional Development (CPD) necessary to
maintain and enhance competence in their own area of practice
Identify the limits of their personal knowledge and skills and exercise sound holistic
independent judgement and accept responsibility
Engage with ICE activities
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