In Britain, professional certification of professional qualifications is not carried out by government agencies, but by professional associations. Professional associations implement membership system.
The Royal Chartered Architect Certification System is managed by buildings all over the world.
Founded by the Royal Chartered Institute of Architecture (CIOB), it is the largest certification body with a history of 150 years.
The Royal Chartered Institute of Architecture (CIOB) established the builder certification system to improve the quality of construction managers and the level of professional managers in the construction industry through certification and education, focusing on the inspection and cultivation of managers' management ability.
During the long development of 150 years, the Royal Chartered Architecture and Transportation Engineer system has formed a set of certification system for training, examination and continuous professional development.
I. Training system
Chartered constructor refers to the highest two levels of CIOB members, namely full member (MCIOB) and advanced member (f CIOB). Being able to get this qualification means getting some recognition from the society.
If you want to become a Royal Chartered Architect, you must pass the professional qualification certification. There are three main considerations in the certification process: first, academic background, which is equivalent to a bachelor's degree; Second, as a practitioner in the construction industry, I have my own quality and ability, that is, I have worked as a project manager on the construction site and am very familiar with the whole process of construction; Third, practitioners do their best in their own industries, that is, as candidates, they should devote their lives to construction management. In order to complete the certification better, the applicant should attend the training for a certain period of time. At present, one of the training courses provided by CIOB for applicants is project evaluation and development. The purpose of studying the course "Project Evaluation and Development" is to make students fully understand the whole process of architecture from conception, design to construction. Students should stand in the interests of customers and developers, play the role of project manager or development supervisor of development company, and undertake development activities involving a series of assumptions, such as: site selection; Selection of development scheme; Selection of evaluation scope; (including site selection and survey, preliminary evaluation and evaluation of possible development schemes, economic analysis, planner's attitude towards the selected site, selection of design and construction schemes, description of design team, planning and supervision procedures of the project, submission, treatment and use of development schemes, cost, management and user satisfaction of completed buildings); Handling of emergencies, etc. On the one hand, it is to examine students' ability to deal with specific problems, basic quality and management level, on the other hand, it is also to help students improve their understanding of the whole development process and improve the comprehensive level of project management, so as to achieve the ability required by chartered builders.
It is worth mentioning that in recent years, great changes have taken place in the British construction industry. One of the main changes is to cancel the bidding form of construction projects. They think that there are many problems in the bidding itself, which will lead to a series of disadvantages in the construction process. It is more reasonable to establish a cooperative relationship between customers and contractors, and both parties can ensure the smooth completion of the project through consultation and supervision. So now it is often led by the contractor to form an advisory Committee including designers, quality inspectors and relevant personnel. In this way, design project personnel and construction project personnel come together, and everyone's opinions can be exchanged, and contractors can also participate in the design process, so as to achieve the most effective work. The design and construction process need to be managed by someone, which involves the management of construction projects. Therefore, in the training, on the one hand, teachers carry out the idea of taking customers as the guide and proceeding from the interests of customers; On the other hand, students pay attention to the understanding of the whole development process, the handling of emergencies and the overall management of the project.
Whether the trainees can pass the certification after training is finally reflected in the report and interview of project evaluation and development.
Second, the interview system
Interview is a survey conducted by CIOB on candidates with appropriate experience, satisfactory professional ability and ensuring that they meet CIOB professional standards. Its purpose is to verify the applicant's registered construction engineer qualification by testing the applicant's professional ability by the evaluation Committee. Interview does not tend to test the theoretical knowledge of candidates, but to examine whether the responsibilities and responsibilities of candidates meet the requirements of society, that is, the practical experience that society cares about; The candidate's knowledge and understanding of the whole construction process; Candidates' ability to apply theoretical knowledge to solve practical problems in the field of architecture; Candidates accept management responsibilities, leadership qualities and communication skills.
Therefore, after successfully completing the project evaluation and development report, the applicant should submit the interview report and interview application form based on training and experience to CIOB. The interview report should reflect the following contents: (l) details of higher education; (2) qualifications of other professional bodies; (3) the current details, including the position, and the training and experience obtained under the guidance of which consultant; (4) Work experience, especially the work experience in the past three years, including financial responsibility, management/professional responsibility, technical interest, decisions made and/or decisions made with other members, personnel management, outstanding problems encountered in specific projects, solutions adopted, regions, types, costs and special aspects that can attract the attention of interview team members.
The professional interview takes about 45 minutes. First of all, the examiner should state the rules and requirements of the exam and the purpose of the conversation to the candidates, then ask questions about the information provided by the candidates in the report and evaluate the candidates' structural knowledge, ability to undertake work responsibilities and communication skills. The evaluation mainly includes the current situation of candidates; Current job; Previous work; Job post; Professional level with more than 3 years working experience; Undertake the whole construction process; Ability to solve problems and make decisions; The level of responsibility; Management/professional qualification; Communication skills (oral presentation/written report during interview); Ability and conduct; The professional value of the report; Understand the professional rules of CIOB; Especially the understanding of continuous professional development.
After the interview, the applicant withdrew from the examination room. The review committee conducts a comprehensive review. If the applicant is recalled, ask if further explanation is needed. If the applicant provides further information, which will affect the previous evaluation results, then the applicant will withdraw from the examination room again and the evaluation bank will conduct a comprehensive evaluation. If the applicant is recalled again and asked whether further explanation is needed, if the applicant provides further information, and this information has an impact on the previous evaluation results, then the applicant will withdraw from the examination room again and the evaluation Committee will reconsider.
Finally, the interviewer announces the interview results. If the applicant successfully passes the interview, he will obtain the qualification certificate of "Royal Chartered Architect" and become a full member of CIOB. If the applicant's interview is postponed, he will be advised to attend the interview again or continue his studies in the training class. Those lucky enough to become "Royal Chartered Architects (full members of CIOB)" will consider continuing their professional development.
Third, the system of continuous professional development
Like other chartered societies, the Royal Chartered Institute of Architecture (CIOB) has established a lifelong career development plan to maintain and enhance the value of professional qualifications.
CIOB requires all full members (MCIOB) to continue their professional development (CPD). Continuous professional development (CPD) means that members systematically maintain, improve and expand their professional and academic knowledge, skills and personality in their career. This is to ensure that the professional qualification of licensed builders can keep pace with the times, for the professional development of members themselves, and also for the interests of customers, employers and professional colleagues. The maintenance of professional ability needs a sustainable development system to develop members, which can prove that members' own knowledge and skills need to be developed and realized through development. This system is the life cycle of CPD, including setting the target 1 → implementing development 1 → monitoring and ensuring → recording the result 1 → evaluating the result 1 → indicating improvement 1 → implementing new development.
In order to set goals, full CIOB members should evaluate the current tasks and implementation according to their own continuous professional development policies, and consider the future development, personal development, current management level, technology and skills, available time and cost of the enterprise to determine short-term and long-term development goals.
The implementation of development is mainly to contact CIOB through the network or attend other professional meetings, discuss CPD with colleagues or other CIOB members, and find out the practical methods and activities to be adopted, including collective discussion, research activities, cross-organizational learning, training, distance learning, self-study, academic conferences, forums, seminars, workshops, short-term courses, writing articles, papers, lectures, examinations, counseling, practical tests, etc.
Supervision and guarantee. Although continuous professional development is the personal responsibility of CIOB members. However, in order to ensure that these members can better complete their career development and fulfill their professional responsibilities to their employers, customers, the general public sector and all other interest groups. CIOB recommends that all members attend at least 35 hours of continuous professional development training every year and submit relevant materials during CIOB inspection.
It is the responsibility of every CIOB member to record the results and continue professional development. CIOB members should make their own development plans and record the actions taken and the completion of continuous professional development. Evaluate career development regularly.
As a result of the assessment, CIOB members should truthfully assess their personal shortcomings as professionals, consider their rights and responsibilities, consider their personal or biggest career changes, consider their current position and future plans, compare short-term needs with long-term needs, prove their self-situation of sustainable professional development, and submit a self-description of sustainable professional development at the end of the year.
In order to show the improvement, members should establish the areas that need to be modified and improved according to the evaluation results and discuss them with colleagues. By designing CPD activities and providing CPD combination, they can complete continuous career development and meet the realistic requirements of professional qualification of registered architects.
To achieve new development, as a professional and CIOB member, his thoughts and practice should be able to keep pace with the times, and he should rely on continuous professional development day by day to maintain his existing knowledge and skills. Therefore, CIOB members should be constantly adjusted according to the life cycle of continuous professional development. Implement and ensure "personal professional development".
CIOB's membership is lifelong, so its career may last for 40 years. In March 1993, the British Council of State passed the Regulations on Professional Conduct and Ethics of Chartered Architects. Article 13 stipulates that members should always keep their responsibilities, concepts and development concepts. They should be able to prove to the institute that they have sufficient knowledge and personality, and can fulfill their professional responsibilities under the guidance of the CPD guidelines. (continuous professional development)