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MPDS tools

Welcome to your route to professional registration

Following the framework will provide you with structured, professional support right up to your registration as a Chartered Engineer or Incorporated Engineer. It’s important that you follow each stage of the development scheme properly to ensure your progress is recorded and monitored – this is crucial for the success of your registration.

The ‘Plans’, ‘Evidence List’ and ‘Meetings’ tools are there to help you get the most out of the development scheme and your mentor. They are not compulsory, but following their recommended structure can add real value to the content of your reports.

Details of your status and quarterly reports are listed in the ‘My Status’ tool. Please check that all the information shown here is correct, and email mpds@imeche.org to request any changes.

On this page you may find occasional updates and messages from our site administrator.

My Status

Here you will find the details of your progress and a timeline of all reports and plans. Use this tool to check and update your professional status.

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Plans

The ‘Plans’ tool of your MPDS allows you to prepare for the quarter ahead. Once you submit a new plan, your mentor will review it and feedback to you.

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Evidence List

Keep track of all your activities and achievements throughout each quarter of your development. Recording your professional experience will make the reporting process much easier, and it’s another opportunity to get support and feedback from your mentor.

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Quarterly Reports

Your Quarterly Reports demonstrate your progress through your development, and they allow you to evaluate your personal experiences. If you fail to submit your reports on time, it could jeopardise your professional registration under the scheme – so make sure you work together with your mentor to keep on top of them.

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Annual Assessments

Your Annual Assessments form part of your professional development and tie in everything you submit during the year. Submitting your Annual Assessments on time is a crucial part of your development process. You should complete one at the end of each year of your development year and then submit it to your mentor to review.

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Meetings

Organising face-to-face meetings with your mentor is a great way of getting some valuable advice and support. Getting to know each other on a more personal level will encourage you both to be more open with your communication, and that will ultimately improve your development experience. If you are having difficulties with any aspect of the scheme, suggest a meeting with your mentor and let them help you find a solution.

Make the most of all feedback from your mentor – they’re here to support you.

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