Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 May 2010
203 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No 307 of 11 May 2010, if he has given consent for fixing an education standard of a civil engineering degree level 8 national framework of qualifications to water services operations management roles in any local authority; the local authorities in which consent was given; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20773/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraWhile there are no declared engineering qualifications with the specific title of Civil Engineering to Water Services Operations Management, there are national qualifications for Engineering posts for Sanitary Services.
In 2005, following consultation with all key stakeholders, four National Qualifications for Engineering posts of Senior Executive Engineer, Senior Engineer, Executive Engineer and Assistant Engineer were declared. The Qualifications require applicants to hold a degree in Engineering at level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications, have not less than four years satisfactory experience in Civil Engineering work, and be capable of dealing efficiently with the range of engineering work undertaken by a local authority.
