Modelling skill competencies in engineering companies

Coates, G.; Thompson, C.M.; Duffy, A.H.B.; Hills, W.; Whitfield, R.I.

Modelling skill competencies in engineering companies

Coates, G.; Thompson, C.M.; Duffy, A.H.B.; Hills, W.; Whitfield, R.I.

Authors

G. Coates

C.M. Thompson

A.H.B. Duffy

W. Hills

R.I. Whitfield

Abstract

Engineering companies across many industrial sectors have recognised that their engineers' skills and competencies provide the greatest force for economic competitiveness. More specifi cally, the effective utilisation of a company's engineers, through the most appropriate application of their skills and competencies, can improve organisational performance, thus aiding competitiveness. Prior to enabling the effective utilisation of their engineers, companies need to model their skills competencies. This article presents an overview of research in modelling skill competencies in engineering companies. Case studies are summarised in which engineering design and manufacture companies have modelled the skill competencies of their engineers. Consequently, the companies have been able to identify skill gaps and competency deficiencies, which are able to inform training, development and recruitment needs.

Citation

Coates, G., Thompson, C., Duffy, A., Hills, W., & Whitfield, R. (2009). Modelling skill competencies in engineering companies. Engineering designer, 35(5), 16-19

Journal Article Type	Article
Publication Date	Oct 1, 2009
Deposit Date	Jan 17, 2014
Publicly Available Date	Jan 22, 2014
Journal	Engineering designer.
Print ISSN	0013-7898
Publisher	Institution of Engineering Designers
Peer Reviewed	Peer Reviewed
Volume	35
Issue	5
Pages	16-19
Publisher URL	http://www.ied.org.uk/journal