It is important to plan the interview with your co-assessor providing ample time for covering UK-SPEC competences A to E (or Fellowship Qualities).
The following is an approximate guide only which may prove helpful when you structure the interview.
Introduction - 2 minutes
- Briefly introduce yourself – background, experience
- Ask applicant for brief outline of their career
Competence A to D - 20 to 25 minutes
- Invite applicant to talk about current role and responsibility
- Ask them to illustrate with a specific engineering project
- Encourage applicant to do most of the talking
Competence E - 8 minutes
- The applicant should have an understanding of codes of conduct and an awareness of relevant legislation – health, safety, the environment
- Ask for examples of their contribution to the promotion of engineering (this is not a requirement but may support their application)
Development Action Plan - 5 minutes
- Seek evidence of applicant’s commitment to CPD
Close - 5 minutes
- Invite applicant to add anything which has not been covered that they feel is important
- Any questions applicant may have about what happens next