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02 December 2010 Changes to eMPDS - 2010 Thank you for all your comments and suggestions on the eMPDS system over the past year. We have been working with the developers to implement many of them and have now launched our upgrade. The full list of the changes may be found here. What’s new for Developing Engineers and MPDS mentors? Developing Engineers will now be able to see who their current mentor is. Mentor details will be present in the developing engineer’s profile and this information will import into quarterly reports. Specifically for mentor’s; training can now be recorded, for example, mentoring as part of MPDS or work undertaken in becoming conversant with EC UK-SPEC. We recommend that all mentors keep their training up to date by attending some form of training every two years. Quarterly reports only need to be 200-500 words long. There is no longer an option to allow for the overspill of text. The functionality supports succinct reporting. The ability to upload over 500 words for quarterly reports onto eMPDS will cease to be available from October 31st 2010. The format of the quarterly report has been adapted and the template now accepts bulleted lists. We encourage developing engineers to submit quarterly reports in this format, using bulleted lists with an explanation of what work has been undertaken. Quarterly reports using this revised format will be accepted as part of an application for professional registration. Quarterly reports that are written in the first person narrative will also still be accepted. From 1st October 2010, the format for submission of a professional development application will need to include the most recent four quarterly reports, the penultimate annual assessment report and the final annual assessment report. eCPD Offering Just a quick update regarding the current eCPD offering, it is still undergoing a transformation and a new system will be re-launched in Spring 2011. This new system will allow you to focus on your professional registration in more depth. For further advice either call the helpline on 0207 973 1250 or email cpd@imeche.org. We’re here to help keep your career moving If you have received a letter from us recently stating that your membership has expired but that you have still paid your MPDS fees, you can still rejoin and continue your development in which you have already invested. To help you maintain your progress towards professional registration the Institution will provide a free 15 minute coaching session at your convenience. This free coaching session will: Assess your current level of progress and arrange support for your Further Learning if required. Provide you with a range of options to support your progress on your journey towards becoming professionally registered. Agree a path for your further development and an achievable timeline for you to achieve chartered status. Book your free coaching session now Simply email us at mpds@imeche.org with your preferred timeslot and we will call you to discuss your options. eMPDS tip of the month Short and Sweet - Keep to the word limit All quarterly reports now have a word limit ranging from 200 – 500 words per section. The reason for this is to help you demonstrate competence D - Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills. Communicating effectively and concisely how you have met the UK-SPEC competences is an important skill that needs to be demonstrated before gaining Full Membership and Professional Registration. We want this newsletter to be as relevant and useful as possible. Contact us with any questions on your professional development you would like our experts to answer. Find out if you are ready to take the next step in becoming a Professionally Registered engineer.