About the group
Our SIG works to review the current state of engineering skills and to identify future trends with a view to inform the engineering education community of these to ensure currency of engineering programmes. The SIG has recently published a position paper about Engineering Skills and is now editing a SEFI Handbook on Teaching Transferable Competencies and Skills.
Complementing the Conventional: Engineering Competencies and Skills for an Uncertain Future
The SEFI Position
Since the publication of SEFI’s last position paper in 2016, the world has undergone significant transformations. We are now in the midst of a fourth industrial revolution, characterised by automation and cyber-physical systems, and an emerging fifth industrial revolution, driven by human-AI interaction, sustainability, and ethical considerations. These rapid advancements necessitate a fresh look at the skills engineers need to succeed. The 2025 edition of SEFI’s position paper on skills addresses the challenges and opportunities presented by this uncertain future.
SEFI Handbook on Engineering Skills
Find the Important documents & timeline for authors of the SEFI Handbook on Engineering Skills
See the most recent update: Progress on the SEFI Handbook on Teaching Transferable Competencies and Skills
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