ICE North Wales - Graduate & Students

25/03/2023

If any year 13 students are planning on starting a degree in Civil Engineering in September, then the QUEST scholarship is open for applicants.

As a QUEST undergraduate scholar you could receive:
- Up to £8,000 over the course of your study
- Paid work placements every summer
- Potential for a full-time job with a leading civil engineering or construction company when you graduate
- Experience, knowledge and the badge of an ICE QUEST scholar, good for your CV and your career – especially if you want to become an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer

The funding and summer placements can make a significant difference to the learning experience. If you know any year 13 students looking to apply for an accredited degree in civil engineering, or any secondary school teachers, then please share this link with them.

https://www.ice.org.uk/careers-learning/develop-your-career/quest/quest-undergraduate-scholarship/

We award professional qualifications that are the civil engineering standard, lead the debates around infrastructure and the built environment and provide training, knowledge and insight.

17/12/2022

***Attribute 1 - Understanding and practical application of engineering***

Following the workshop on attribute 1 - understanding and practical application of engineering last night, one of the questions that was asked, was how can I demonstrate understanding and knowledge of engineering when I work as the Client or as a Contractor on site? It appears that people that aren’t working in design, feel as if they need design experience to demonstrate this attribute. Rest assured, this isn’t the case and we’re going to explain why.

Client
A couple of our attendees acts in a Client role. They receive drawings, designs and specifications from the designer and review them. As a Client, the review process is to identify issues with the design. This can include health and safety issues, departures from standards, insufficient information, as well as many other issues. The Client then provides feedback as to what needs amending, with the reason why. This demonstrates “understanding and practical application of engineering”.

Contractor
One of our attendees raised the issue of working on site and the fact that they don’t undertake design. They were asked if they ever identify issues with drawings and plans on site, or find that conditions aren’t as expected whilst undertaking work? They responded that they had in both circumstances. Identifying issues that have an impact on the scheme demonstrates “understanding and practical application of engineering”. Ensure you talk about the action you took – did you raise a technical or tender query? What was the response? Was this sufficient to remedy the issue?

Remember to follow these key steps.
· Introduction - in both instances, start off with an introduction – set the scene
· Identify – How did you identify the problem. Relate it to relevant standards, policy, procedure and best practice. What is the result of the problem?
· Response – How did you manage the problem? What did you do? Did the Designer respond in a suitable manner?
· Conclusion – What was the outcome?

You have far more knowledge and understanding than you realise. Every single day you are applying engineering principles to your work. Have confidence in yourself.

Is there any scenario that you think you’d struggle to demonstrate this attribute? Feel free to pop it in the chat below and we will try to answer your queries.

ICE Wales Cymru Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)

09/08/2022

Do you have the mind of an engineer???

The Guardian: Can you solve it? Do you have the mind of an engineer?.

Baffling bridges and strange structures

03/07/2022

The ICE has launched a a digital "whodunnit" game, to promote civil engineering careers and a clean planet. Free to play, this game is aimed at 11-18 year olds and covers a broad range of topics including:

- Pollution
- Sustainability
- Protected species and environments
- Water quality and management
- Ethics

There is also the ICE CityZen Award - a team challenge for UK students aged 16-18 year olds, ideal for schools and colleges and runs in the autumn term. This consists of a four-round digital game and creative project and gives participants formal recognition and the chance to win prizes.

For more information, click here=>
https://www.ice.org.uk/news-insight/news-and-blogs/latest-news/news/ice-launches-cityzen-pollution-control-game/

To play the game, click here => https://ice-inspire.co.uk/

For more information and to register for the CityZen Awards, click here => https://www.ice.org.uk/what-is-civil-engineering/education-resources/ice-cityzen-award/

The game is a taster for the ICE CityZen Award which takes place in the autumn school term.

26/06/2021

For those in Year 8 and above looking at STEM careers, Careers Wales are holding a couple of events in English and Welsh. One of our G&S members from Cadarn Consulting Engineers will also be participating. Do click on the link for more information

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=4394258897271543&substory_index=0&id=685091281521675&sfnsn=scwspmo

Calling all parents of year 8 pupils and above 👋

Is your child interested in a career in in the future? 👀 We’re holding a event on 30 June (Welsh) and 1 July (English) via Microsoft Teams between 5:45pm – 8:15pm.

Find out more: https://careerswales.gov.wales/events/choose-stem

05/02/2021

A professionally qualification with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is more straightforward than you might believe.

Over the next few months, we will be looking at the attributes that have to be demonstrated. Below is a summary of the attribute groups: -

1. Knowledge and Understanding of Engineering
2. Technical and Practical Application of Engineering
3. Management and Leadership
4. Independent Judgement and Responsibility
5. Commercial Ability
6. Health, Safety and Welfare
7. Sustainable Development
8. Interpersonal Skills and Communication
9. Professional Commitment

For further information, have a look at some of the videos in the links below. ICE Wales Cymru

https://lnkd.in/dAw4SJt
https://www.ice.org.uk/my-ice/membership-documents/member-attributes

To become a professionally qualified member of ICE (MICE) you will have to demonstrate how you have achieved the attributes or standards for the relevant grade.

14/01/2021

***Calling all Apprentices!!!***

National Apprenticeship Week launches on Monday 8th February 2021 until Friday 14th February 2021.

To mark this in Wales we are looking for FIVE ICE Wales Cymru members to send in a testimonial and or video clip letting everyone know how an apprenticeship has helped in their future careers, taught new skills, given confidence, or anything that you have found to be positive!

Testimonials or video clips can be sent to [email protected]

04/08/2020

Throughout August ICE Wales Cymru is hosting a series of webinars on a variety of topics. These webinars are FREE to join and open to ALL - excluding the Routes to Fellowship webinar for which you must be an ICE member.

If you are a Civil Engineer, graduate, student or technician or simply interested in civil engineering why not join us. Details of our full calendar of events is detailed below, simply click on the link and register!

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ice-wales-cymru-webinars-august-ice-wales-cymru/

Throughout August ICE Wales Cymru is hosting a series of webinars on a variety of topics. These webinars are FREE to join and open to ALL - excluding the Routes to Fellowship webinar for which you must be an ICE member.

16/06/2020

The ICE supports civil engineers and technicians by awarding professional qualifications, ensuring they work to high standards, and helping them to develop their careers.