The managing director asks you to help preparing an orientation to the newly recruited engineering trainees. In your prepared slides, you should include the following elements.

(a) There is a set of values and conduct that maintains and enhances the reputation of engineering. Professional engineers are required to demonstrate commitment to society and to their profession.

(i) Describe two commitments to society and to their profession. (4 marks)

(ii) There are many areas in which ethical issues may arise for engineers. Describe two specific ethical issues that might arise for engineers for your company. (4 marks)

(b) There are various engineering professional institutions in the world.

(i) Name two well-known professional institutions for engineers. One example is the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE). Please name two others. (2 marks)

(ii) What are the two major roles of engineering professional institutions? (4 marks)

(iii) Describe two potential benefits to individual engineers for being a member of professional institutions. (4 marks)

(c) Professional engineers should maintain and enhance their competence through Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

(i) Describe two major benefits of CPD. (4 marks)

(ii) Describe two ways in which your company would support CPD. (4 marks)

(iii) How do engineers maintain and enhance competence through CPD? Describe two methods. (4 marks)