Differentiate your organisation through quality and professionalism to gain the competitive edge in your industry by implementing a Chartered workforce.
Chartered is an internationally recognised credential awarded to engineers that have demonstrated their competency and commitment to the highest standards of professionalism. Chartered Engineers are distinguished from their peers as valued independent practitioners with the skills and standing to practice competitively in an increasingly global market.
Engineers Australia has developed a comprehensive program to assist your organisation in building a learning culture, as you support your engineers throughout their Chartered assessment. As your organisation embarks on this journey, the Chartered program will facilitate a knowledgeable, ethical and business savvy workforce, and will assist you in future-proofing your business.
Water Technology, a water, coastal and environmental consultancy, is reaping the benefits of instilling a professional culture committed to excellence within the organisation. Renowned for delivering practical, high-end science and engineering solutions for complex water related issues, Water Technology have aligned themselves with the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct through implementation of Engineers Australia’s Chartered program.
In recent years the organisation has assisted a high number of engineering staff progress through Engineers Australia’s Professional Development Program and as a result, almost half of all employees are recognised as Chartered Engineers.
“Our internal performance coaching system encourages our engineers to take part in the Chartered program. Our engineers must also achieve Chartered status before they can be promoted to the Senior Engineer level or above,” says Ben Tate, Group Manager and Principal Engineer at Water Technology. “We have a board in our office showing the progress of each team member on their Chartered journey and provide mentoring for those along the way. We find it is a good motivator. We provide recognition to those who achieve Chartered status with a reward, and celebrate their achievement as a team”.
Now in its 16th year of operation, Water Technology has grown to have a national presence and has demonstrated itself as an employer of choice in the engineering industry, with staff levels increasing year on year. With around half of the staff having reached five years or more of continuous employment within the organisation, Water Technology clearly does well in retaining staff. This has led to the development of an impressive level of experience and knowledge, with leaders in their field, serving their clients well.
Engineers Australia is committed to the professional development of all members, and as part of the Chartered program your employees will have access to our extensive list of resources and assistance.
To find out more about building a Chartered workforce visit: www.engineersaustralia.org.au/charteredstatus