COUNCIL OF REGISTERED

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
OF MAURITIUS

FORMAT OF TECHNICAL REPORT

TO BE SUBMITTED FOR REGISTRATION
Amended: 21 January 2008

Please take an appointment with the Registrar preferably by email: kbhujun@mail.gov.mu or by phone on
698-8376 prior to coming over to the Council to submit your report

1. COVER AND BINDING

The technical report is to be submitted in
a bound form. While the CRPE prefers
the original training report to be in a hard
bound format, the choice on the type of
binding to be used is nevertheless left to
the applicant.
The front cover shall be of rigid paper
and shall bear at least 24 pt font type.

2. PAPER AND TYPOGRAPHY

The document shall be typed, and printed
on one side of the paper only with 1
line spacing. Font used shall be Arial
and shall not be less than 12 pt in size.
Copies produced by xerographic
processes are acceptable.
The size of the paper used shall be
international A4 (297 x 210mm). Paper
shall be of good quality and of sufficient
capacity for normal reading.
Margins at the binding edge shall be not
less than 40mm and other margins not
less than 20mm.

3. PAGINATION
Pages shall be numbered consecutively
through the document starting with the
title page, including appendices.

4. PRELIMINARIES

The lists of tables and illustrations, if any,

shall follow the table of contents.
Any acknowledgement shall be on the
page following the lists of tables and
illustrations.
When submitting the technical report, the
author shall indicate in a declaration that
the report submitted is indeed his/her
own work, and that there has not been
any plagiarism or infringement of
copyrights in preparing the same. The
declaration shall be as per the format
enclosed, shall be signed and dated and
shall follow the acknowledgements.
The Supervisors signed certificate shall
follow the applicants declaration. The
declaration shall be as per the format
enclosed. The Supervisor should be a
registered Professional Engineer with at
least 4 years of post-registration
experience in engineering and should be
duly registered during the period when

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If there is more than one volume, each

volume shall have its own pagination.

The table of contents shall follow the title

page. It shall list in sequence with page
numbers all sub-divisions of the technical
report.

Page 2 of 8

Page numbers shall be located centrally

at the bottom of the page, approximately
10mm above the edge.

The title page and the front cover of the

document shall give the following
information in the order listed:
i) The full name of the author;
ii) The branch of engineering for
which registration is sought;
iii) The department or organisation
in which training was received;
and
iv) The month and year of
submission.

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THE REGISTRAR, COUNCIL OF REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS

c/o MINISTRY OF PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE, LAND TRANSPORT & SHIPPING, Civil Engineering Section, Planning& Design Section, Phoenix, Mauritius

(phone)

698-8376

 (FAX)

686-4506

@ (E-mail)

kbhujun@mail.gov.mu

 (webpage) www.crpemauritius.com

imparting training and when certifying the

Technical Report.
Where symbols and/or abbreviations are
used, a list of such symbols and
abbreviations along with their full forms
shall be provided. This list shall follow the
supervisors certificate.

illustration which is bound sideways shall

be to the left of the page).
Tables shall be numbered consecutively
throughout the thesis in Arabic numbers;
the numbers and captions shall be at the
top of the tables.

7. DIRECTIVES ON TEXT
Chapter 1
The Applicants Background

5. TEXT
The main body of the document shall be
preceded by an introduction.
The document shall be divided as
appropriate into chapters, sections and
subsections.
The summary of competences shall
follow the main text.
Appendices shall follow the summary of
competences.
A list of references, if any, shall be
arranged in alphabetical order. This list
shall follow the appendices and shall
precede any annexes.
An index (if provided) shall follow the
annexes (if any).

6. ILLUSTRATIONS
Whenever
practicable,
drawings,
diagrams, maps, illustrations, computer
printouts and tables shall have a binding
margin of at least 40mm. Computer
printouts should be burst before binding.

The candidates are required in this chapter

describe:
a.
the nature of the engineering
environment to which the
candidates were exposed;
b.
the complexity of the activities or
operations of the training firm or
organisation;

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Illustrations
shall
be
numbered
consecutively in Arabic numbers. The
numbers and captions shall be at the
bottom of the illustrations. (The top of an

Chapter 2
The Training Environment

Page 3 of 8

Photographic prints shall be on single

weight paper or permanently mounted on
appropriate paper for binding and shall
be securely fixed in the document.

In the first chapter, the applicants shall:

a.
Summarise, in chronological
order, all their engineering
employment after graduation,
stating the precise title of post
held, with specific durations
including dates;
b.
Make an assessment of their time
utilisation within each organisation
as a percentage of time spent on
i. Engineering Design,
ii. Engineering functions
of their own discipline,
iii. Allied
engineering
discipline,
iv. Administrative
and
other functions.
(Kindly refer to the CRPE
Standard
for
Professional
Engineering Competence for more
details on the matter)

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THE REGISTRAR, COUNCIL OF REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS

c/o MINISTRY OF PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE, LAND TRANSPORT & SHIPPING, Civil Engineering Section, Planning& Design Section, Phoenix, Mauritius

(phone)

698-8376

 (FAX)

686-4506

@ (E-mail)

kbhujun@mail.gov.mu

 (webpage) www.crpemauritius.com

c.

d.

the professional competence or

standard of the persons with
whom the candidates worked. The
applicants shall name their
supervising engineers and state
their engineering qualifications
and
registration
number.
Exceptionally, the Council may
accept
distant
supervision,
provided that it was advised of the
distant supervision arrangement
and had agreed to the
arrangement (Kindly refer to the
CRPE Standard for Professional
Engineering Competence for more
details on the matter);
the organisational structure of the
training
organisation
with
emphasis on the division and area
where the candidates worked, or
were trained, showing levels of
responsibility and authority and
numbers of persons involved.

Chapter 3
The Nature of Training Received
a.

b.

Council expects Trainee Engineers not to

remain as silent spectators of their
supervisor.
The
candidate
should
demonstrate in this chapter that they have
been actively involved in the engineering that
goes on in their environment and to that
effect they have:
a.
contributed to the design activities
being undertaken by their office
colleagues or seniors (all design
calculations are to be hand-written
and worked out from first
principles. These are to be
included in the technical report,
though a computer-generated
output may be submitted as a
support and confirmation of the
results of calculations);
b.
monitored engineering quality,
efficiency and productivity at
various levels (namely planning,
procurement,
installation,
execution,
maintenance,
improvement, etc.)
c.
made proposals and submitted
reports
or
comments
on
engineering aspects and problem
solving to seniors;

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d.

Chapter 4
The Trainees own contribution /
involvement in engineering

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c.

Candidates are required in this

chapter to show their initiation into
the activities of the organisation;
The applicants shall include in this
chapter a list of all the projects on
which training has been received
during the training period, with
cost estimates and duration of the
project (wherever applicable);
They must display awareness,
familiarity with and appreciation of
the engineering activities involved
in the projects in which they were
involved.
Applicants must demonstrate their
understanding and application of
basic engineering principles and
laws of physics through the

e.

selection of certain activities,

operations, systems, plant and
machinery and the reporting on
their engineering features, with
the help of drawings, sketches,
schematics or block diagrams,
etc;
The candidates will be expected
to be very familiar with technical
terms, including units and
dimensions as applicable to
his/her discipline.

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THE REGISTRAR, COUNCIL OF REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS

c/o MINISTRY OF PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE, LAND TRANSPORT & SHIPPING, Civil Engineering Section, Planning& Design Section, Phoenix, Mauritius

(phone)

698-8376

 (FAX)

686-4506

@ (E-mail)

kbhujun@mail.gov.mu

 (webpage) www.crpemauritius.com

d.

been able, where authorised, to

bring in significant improvement to
their engineering environment,
which was measurable either
through cost monitoring, quality of
product, impact upon environment
etc.

Chapter 6
Conclusion
A concluding chapter, where the applicant is
expected to tell about his own perception of
his training period, as well as any shortcomings therein, any anticipated fields of
improvement, etc.

Council expects that the candidates will

demonstrate their involvement on the various
projects by reference to data tables,
statistics, charts, engineering formula and/or
specifications, diagrams, schematic etc.

Note1 Each page of the report MUST be initialled

by the Supervisor. The Supervisor shall be
a registered Professional Engineer, qualified
in the applicants field of expertise and with
at least 4 years of qualified PostRegistration experience in engineering.

Chapter 5
Analytical Tools

Note 2 Each applicant shall submit one original and

two copies of his / her technical report and
his / her training log-book along with the
application for registration.

The Engineering process almost always end

up in a decision being taken and such
decisions can have as basis the engineers
assessment of the probability of occurrence
of some events, and the relation between
certain events and their time of occurrences,
and their time of appraisal of investments
over machinery, payback periods, etc, etc.
It is expected therefore that the candidates
for registration demonstrate that they are
familiar with techniques that are utilised in
the decision process, and know at least a
particular technique and its applications.

A last chapter of the report shall be a

summary of the competences claimed in the
training report, indexed with the core
competences required in the CRPE
Standard for Professional Engineering
Competence
The format of the competences claimed is
included in the next section. The Summary
of Competences is indexed to the
candidates assessment sheets, available for
download from the Councils website.

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This chapter on Analytical Tools may not

necessarily be a chapter on its own. It can
be an Appendix to the Report and consist of
a collection of formula, techniques, etc which
are better located here than in chapter 3 and
4.

Chapter 7
Summary of Competences

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Candidates should develop awareness of the

use of computers within their own branch of
engineering and in particular the use of
application software in their day to day work.

Note 3 Council encourages applicants to include

their own drawings in their report. Council
will NOT accept any drawings which have
been drafted for a purpose other than the
registration
report,
unless
specific
permission from the owner(s) of the
drawings are included as part of the report.

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THE REGISTRAR, COUNCIL OF REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS

c/o MINISTRY OF PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE, LAND TRANSPORT & SHIPPING, Civil Engineering Section, Planning& Design Section, Phoenix, Mauritius

(phone)

698-8376

 (FAX)

686-4506

@ (E-mail)

kbhujun@mail.gov.mu

 (webpage) www.crpemauritius.com

COUNCIL OF REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL

ENGINEERS OF MAURITIUS

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF COMPETENCIES

24 April 2008

Summary Statement of Competencies Claimed

Summary Statement of Competencies Claimed

Applicants Theoretical Knowledge, Understanding, and Ability
Competency
Element

1A.

Description of Requirement

Paragraph reference in Training Report

(insert paragraph number )

Applicants ability to apply that knowledge to optimisation of existing and emerging technologies in their
own area of practice.
1A1

Applications of Materials (properties and processes) in Applicants

area of practice.

1A2

Application of Scientific and engineering principles in innovative and

creative activities in Applicants discipline.

1A3

Assessment of users needs; formulating marketing strategies,

identifying constraints, exploiting opportunities. Theoretical approach
to new technology, quality improvement and innovation.

Application of theoretical knowledge to Engineering Solutions, Design and Research [at least 40 weeks]
Competency
Element

2A.

Description of Requirement

Paragraph reference in Training Report

(insert paragraph number )

Analysis and Solving of Engineering Problems

2A1

Appraising and reviewing engineering design; enhancing efficiency,

performance, capacity and productivity.

2A2

Use of theoretical knowledge (mathematical analysis and modelling,

etc) to analyse the design of engineering products, processes and
methods, etc.

2A3

Investigating engineering problems, incl. departures from designed

performance: failure, unreliability, instability; Identifying contributory
causes/sources - solutions.

2A4

Recognise an engineering problem as an opportunity for innovation

and improvement.

Summary Statement of Competencies Claimed

Competency
Element

2B.

Description of Requirement

Paragraph reference in Training Report

(insert paragraph number )

Ability to apply theoretical knowledge to engineering design (to meet specific needs: purpose and
performance). [Minimum 15 weeks]
2B1

From a design brief to design:

task required and applicable criteria
identifying parameters influencing design
alternative design schemes

2B2

Analysing and Selecting a particular technical solution and other

criteria influencing use and marketing of the end product.

2B3

Problems likely to arise during design, and envisaging solutions to

these eventualities. Making an engineering judgment under
uncertainty.

2B4

Understanding design methodologies: application of knowledge to

design solutions to unfamiliar problems, possibly involving other
disciplines.

2B5

Checking a design produced from using proprietary software against

design by conventional method.

2C.

Ability to conduct investigations of technical issues consistent with applicants level of knowledge and
understanding, and ability to design and conduct experiments, analyse and interpret data towards
designing and developing an engineering solution [equivalent to 15 weeks]
2C1

Explaining observed performance; Formulating a hypothesis involving

significant dependent and independent parameters influencing for the
result.

2C2

Testing a hypothesis accounting for a departure from expected

performance (viz 2C1): - defining tasks to be carried out; scientific and
engineering principles involved; identifying parameters likely to
influence the value/outcome of the experiment

2C3

Conducting an experiment (as in 2C2) - recording and evaluating and

presenting data; analyse, interpret, explain results, and draw
conclusions. Discuss possible design review or justify design.

Summary Statement of Competencies Claimed

Management and Leadership Skills [at least 40 weeks]

Competency
Element

3A

Description of Requirement

Paragraph reference in Training Report

(insert paragraph number )

Knowledge and understanding of, and ability to use, the techniques, skills, and modern engineering
tools, including management practices and procedures, necessary for engineering practice
3A1

Project Management tools and techniques: software applications,

Gant Chart, PERT/CPM, mathematical modelling, computer
simulation, and their applications.

3A2

Project Management; Programming and control of resources;

decision processes (use of statistics, uncertainty, probability, curve
fitting)

3A3

Basic Financial Statements (Balance Sheet), Cashflows and budgets;

identifying elements affecting profitability.

3A4

Ability to carry out Project Appraisal and costing using discounted

cash-flowtechniques-NPV, IRR

3A5

Assessment of service quality and performance; methods and

procedures.

3B.

Ability to see through the operation of supply and execution of a contract.

3B1

Procurement: Procedures, Specifications, Conditions of Contract for

Engineering works.

3B2

Contract pricing; safeguarding against market trends influencing cost;

raw materials, labour, manufacturing processes, taxes, etc;

3B3

Monitor/control activities and events influencing costs and profitability

of business.

3B4

Ability to Produce Design brief; procurement of design and

construction services;

3B5

Production techniques - (manufacture, assembly, etc), material

testing procedures, etc.

3B6

Risks management and assessment in project management and

business; Limitations of Risks assessment and management
techniques.

Summary Statement of Competencies Claimed

Engineer's Responsibility for Environment, Health, and Safety [at least 10 weeks]
Competency
Element

4A

Description of Requirement

Paragraph reference in Training Report

(insert paragraph number )

Applicant to demonstrate that he/she has knowledge of the impact of engineering design on quality of
environment, health and safety, and quality of life
4A1

4A2
4B

Common environmental threats to quality of environment and

life;applicable control procedures and safeguards.
Legislation (relevant to applicants practice) governing quality of
environment, safety, health, and welfare of society; - influence on
design process and solutions.

Applicant is able to recognise and assess risks to quality of life, and, consequently, to design and
implement measures and safeguards to enhance quality of environment and life, and ensure
sustainability
4B1

Awareness of Environmental and sustainability issues affecting

implementation methods, procedures, and material choice.

4B2

Impact of Design and operation on energy consumption and emission

of greenhouse gases. Effects and constraintsof impact assessment on
design.

4B3

Recognise, monitor,assess, and prioritise risks to the quality of

environment in own area of practice, as well as hazards to safety,
welfare and health.

Summary Statement of Competencies Claimed

Interpersonal Skills and Communications [Equivalent 5 weeks]

Competency
Element

5A

Description of Requirement

Paragraph reference in Training Report

(insert paragraph number )

Applicant to have awareness of need for developing and enhancing his/her ability to interact with
individuals and groups, including peers, subordinates, clients, administrators, policy makers and the
public
5A1

Applicant demonstrates a good command of Language and writing

skills; is knowledgeable of techniques, skills, and modern engineering
tools, (Auto-Cad or similar package, Spreadsheets, Word processing,
graphics and communication), etc., for improving productivity and
efficiency

5A2

Applicant should be aware of Management information systems and

intellectual property rights issues.

5A3

Applicant should display Leadership skills and ability to handle

meetings; etc

Recognition of Need for Broad Education, Recognition of Limits of Professional Competence, Values and Ethics
in Professional Practice, and Commitment to Life - Long learning. [Equivalent 5 weeks]
Competency
Element

Description of Requirement

6.1

a broad education in engineering and allied fields, as may be

necessary, for optimum performance in the course of his/her
professional practice,

6.2

ability to recognise limits of personal knowledge and skills, while

exercising independent judgement;

6.3

a commitment to a high ethical standard, responsibility in professional

practice, and commitment and ability to engage in a process of life
long learning;

6.4

a knowledge of contemporary issues

Summary Statement of Competencies Claimed

Paragraph reference in Training Report

(insert paragraph number )

APPLICANTS DECLARATION
I, .... (insert name in full)
hereby declare that the contents of my training report are accurate and true, and reflect exactly the scope and
quality of the training received and represent the depth of the knowledge that I have acquired during my
engineering training. This report represents projects undertaken by myself and is free from plagiarism.
I declare having read the Councils Code of Ethics and I understand that the CRPE is committed to
competence, meritocracy and professional behaviour.
I agree that any attempt to influence the Council or panel members or knowledge that my report contains
misreported facts or plagiarism will lead to the automatic cancellation of my scheduled interview, and
postponement of the same for a later date, to the Councils entire discretion, but not less than six months from
the date of the originally scheduled interview.
In the event I am found worthy to become a Registered Professional Engineer, I agree on my honour to abide
by the CRPE Code of Ethics and any regulations and bye-laws which it may publish.

.. (Name)

.. (Signature)
Date: ..

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SUPERVISORS DECLARATION
(in case of more than one Supervisor, include a fresh page for each one of them)

I, ....
registered

with

the

Council

of

Registered

..

Professional

(insert name in full),

Engineer

(insert registration title, eg. Civil Engineer)

as
with

Registration Number hereby declare that I was on the CRPE roll during the
applicants training period and was entitled to practice engineering in that period.

I further declare having read the training report of ......

.

(insert applicants name)

and that it is a true and accurate report of the depth of the engineering training received while under my
supervision.

I am satisfied with the ethics and professional conduct of the applicant in view of an eventual registration as a
Professional Engineer.

.. (Name)

Date: ..

Page 8 of 8

.. (Signature)

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