John Boshier, CEO Institute of Engineers Australia, and DCA Maj-Gen Frank Roberts, sign a contract for training for Army Engineers. Photo by Cpl Wade Laube, 1JPAU(P)

Recognition for RAEME

By Cpl Jonathan Garland
ARMY engineers will soon get civilian recognition, after an agreement was signed with the Institution of Engineers Australia.

The agreement, signed by DCA Maj-Gen Frank Roberts and CEO Institution of Engineers Australia John Boshier, means the establishment of a professional development program for land-based engineers.

This will ensure engineers exercising technical authority undergo structured professional development and have their competencies assessed and recognised by an independent authority.

Denis Eisenbise, Acting Director of Technical Regulation – Army (DTR-A), said there were benefits for the Army and individuals involved in the program.

“The Army will meet its duty of care by having a professional development program in place and can be sure the advice from its engineers is in line with world’s best practice,” he said.

“The individual will be put on the National Professional Engineers Register and have the right to add Chartered Professional Engineer after their name – both are big ticks in the credibility box.”

DTR-A will administer a pilot program involving 40 electrical, mechanical and civil engineers this financial year.

• DCA Maj-Gen Frank Roberts was recently recognised for his achievements as an engineer by being made a fellow of the Institution of Engineers Australia. Maj-Gen Roberts received the honour while the agreement was signed between the Army and the institution to establish a professional development plan for Army engineers.

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