How Design Modules help in the Accreditation of Engineering Programmes

Proceedings of International Conference on Advanced Design Research and Education (ICADRE14)

Year: 2014
Editor: Edwin Koh, Victor Shim, Tan Woei Wan, Ian Gibson, Andi S. Putra
Author: Tan, Teng Hooi
Institution: Engineering Accreditation Board, Institution of Engineering Singapore, Singapore
Section: Design Education
Page(s): 131-136
DOI number: 10.3850/978-981-09-1348-9_030
ISBN: 978-981-09-1348-9

Abstract

Multi-lateral agreements e.g. The Washington Accord have been created to allow mutual recognition of engineering qualifications between groups of jurisdictional agencies responsible for accreditation or recognition of tertiary-level engineering qualifications within their jurisdictions. The activity of design is fundamental to engineering and it permeates every aspect of the profession. This presentation outlines the importance of design modules in engineering education and how they are evaluated in its accreditation by EAB. The presentation also briefly cover the International Engineering Alliance’s guidance document on graduate attributes and professional competencies which will be adopted by all signatories so as to provide a better and more uniform understanding and expectation of the desired outcomes.

Keywords: Design Education