Major Review
The curriculum for each class of Power Engineer & Refrigeration Operator is reviewed ,in detail, by the relevant sub-committee every 5 years in accordance with a Review Schedule.
The relevant sub-committee carries out the following steps:
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Review the relevant syllabus for any changes
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As necessary, develops required changes in the curriculum
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Identifies gaps, errors and/or changes in technology that require the curriculum to be updated.
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As required, develops motions for change to be submitted at the next annual curriculum development conference
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Annual Curriculum Development Conference
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Change motions are proposed by the sub-committee chairs, seconded & discussed.
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Voting delegates approve or reject the motions.
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Motions requiring a syllabus change are forwarded to SOPEEC/ACI for approval.
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Interim Updates
Between major reviews, the sub-committees maintain an awareness of events in the field that will require a change to the curriculum. If the change is of a serious nature e.g. due to a safety related incident, the relevant committee can request the IPECC Chair to convene a virtual meeting of the Curriculum Voting Delegates.