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This is true for fields where there are such sanctioning bodies. Some fields like software engineering do not have such bodies and it's wrong to attribute to so
by saberdancer 6y ago
This is true for fields where there are such sanctioning bodies. Some fields like software engineering do not have such bodies and it's wrong to attribute to software engineering rules that are used for some other fields.
Fields where this is used are highly regulated with usually law mandated sanctioning process that is designed to reduce direct risk to humans.
Do fields where there is no such risk have this type of sanctioning? For example mechanical (machine) engineers or chemical engineers.
Being an engineer doesn't mean you need to be sanctioned by some body. If you get sanctioned, you might be Chartered Engineer or something similar. Interestingly, UK has Chartered IT Professional.
- Enginerrrd 6y agoRight... My point though is that I think software engineering would benefit from such a regulatory body. Not for everything mind you, but I would expect some things to require a "software engineer's" stamp. Any system that will be used to handle sensitive or classified data, life and death situations (like automotive or aircraft), etc. ought to require a stamp. Frankly, it those cases it probably does, but it is the electrical or mechanical engineer that ends up signing off on it.
- tompazourek 6y agoThat exists already. There are certification programs, and having certified people is often a requirement to get some contracts. For example, if your company wants to build a computer system for the government, the contract usually requires certain certifications for the people that will build it. There are also some jobs that require certain certifications for the candidates. It's not too uncommon I'd say. It all depends on the stakes.