Introduction
Chartered Engineer is highest level of engineering profession (Kemper et al 1993). Higher academic qualifications and experiences are required to achieve Chartered engineering level (Bordogna et al 1993). Charted engineers are known by their ability to address engineering problems through technology, innovation, creativity, improvement and research. Charted engineers develop, apply and research new technology, methodology, design and process leading to efficient and improved manufacturing production (Collste et al 2001). They also introduce better manufacturing concepts, new engineering services, effective management and production techniques (Davis 1998). Charted engineers possess leadership qualities at technical and commercial level. Charted engineers may be found at various levels in industrial and academic institutions (Davie et al 2006)A professional development portfolio is prepared to document skills learnt through experience during pre-registration stages or through job experience at post- registration stages. Skills learnt may include professional, managerial, communication, critical thinking, self evaluation and other professional development (Davenport et al 1998). The learnt skills are compared and mapped against essential skills clusters required by UK engineering council for engineer's professional development (Downey et al 1977). Lecturers and teachers in engineering courses inform students about the significance of continuous professional development (Davies et al 2006).
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