The role of competency-oriented descriptions in geo-engineering

A. Keith Turner

In the proceedings of: GEO2011: 64th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, 14th Pan-American Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 5th Pan-American Conference on Teaching and Learning of Geotechnical Engineering

Session: Teaching & Learning of Geotechnical Education

ABSTRACT: The Joint Technical Committee on Education and Training (JTC-3) has begun the process of assessing the professional competency requirements of specializations within geo-engineering by adapting the process established for civil engineering by the ASCE. Competency profiles based on a unified geo-engineering matrix provide a basis for defining the relative roles of the different specializations. They also show how competency can be achieved through Bachelors and Masters degrees, or by Training/Experience. Thus, individuals can use them to evaluate their own competencies and develop education plans. They can also evaluate the relevance of specialist training courses at the post-Masters level, or the professional qualifications of individuals.

RÉSUMÉ: Le Comité Technique Commun sur Education et l'Entraînement (JTC-3) a commencé le processus d'évaluer les conditions de compétence professionnelles de spécialisations dans la geo-ingénierie en adaptant le processus a établi pour l'ingénierie civile par l'ASCE. Les compétence profiles fondé sur une matrice de geo-ingénierie unifiée fournit une base pour définir les rôles relatifs des spécialisations différentes. Ils montrent aussi comment la compétence peut être atteinte par Célibataires et Maîtrise des degrés, ou par L'Entraînement /Expérience. Ainsi, les individus peuvent les utiliser pour évaluer leurs propres compétences et développer les projets d'éducation. Ils peuvent évaluer aussi la pertinence de cours d'entraînement de spécialiste au niveau de poste-maîtres, ou les qualifications professionnelles d'individus.

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A. Keith Turner (2011) The role of competency-oriented descriptions in geo-engineering in GEO2011. Ottawa, Ontario: Canadian Geotechnical Society.

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