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In what order should post-nominal letters be listed?

The order in which these should be listed is based on the order of precedence and category. This is dictated by standard practice, although it often varies by region. The UK the Ministry of Justice recommends the following order: Orders and Deco...

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In what order should post-nominal letters be listed?

The order in which these should be listed is based on the order of precedence and category. There is no universally approved standard practice. However, the Engineering Council's practice is that the order below be followed. Orders and Decoration...

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In what order should post-nominal letters be listed?

The order in which these should be listed is based on the order of precedence and category. This is dictated by standard practice, although it often varies by region. The UK Ministry of Justice recommends the following order: Orders and Decorati...

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In what order should post-nominal letters be listed?

The order in which these should be listed is based on the order of precedence and category. This is dictated by standard practice, although it often varies by region. The UK Ministry of Justice recommends the following order: Orders and Decorati...

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Home > News > Press Releases > 2024 > Engineering Council joins landmark Lisbon Summit to shape the future of European Engineering Accreditation

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Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > Professional Registration > I am interested in applying for professional registration > How do I order an Engineering Council card?

How do I order an Engineering Council card?

The Engineering Council no longer issues registration cards, but many institutions do, so please check with yours. However, there are other products available, such as registrant ties, lapel pins and professional stamps. Please click here for more...

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How do I order an Engineering Council card?

The Engineering Council no longer issues registration cards, but many institutions do, so please check with yours. However, there are other products available, such as registrant ties, lapel pins and professional stamps. Please click here for more...

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How do I order an Engineering Council card?

The Engineering Council no longer issues registration cards, but many institutions do, so please check with yours. However, there are other products available, such as registrant ties, lapel pins and professional stamps. Please click here for more...

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How do I order a new Engineering Council card?

The Engineering Council no longer issues registration cards, but many institutions do, so please check with yours. However, there are other products available, such as registrant ties, lapel pins and professional stamps. Please click here for more...

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Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > Professional Registration > How can I obtain an additional or replacement certificate?

How can I obtain an additional or replacement certificate?

If you require an additional or replacement certificate, an order form can be found here.

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How can I obtain an additional or replacement certificate?

If you require an additional or replacement certificate, an order form can be found here.

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How can I obtain an additional or replacement certificate?

If you require an additional or replacement certificate, an order form can be found here.

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Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > Professional Registration > I am an engineer and have just moved to the UK. Do I need to register in order to work?

I am an engineer and have just moved to the UK. Do I need to register in order to work?

Engineers do not require a licence to practise in the UK. However, professional registration would be of great benefit and shows that you meet certain professional standards. You can read more about the value of registration here.

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I am an engineer and have just moved to the UK. Do I need to register in order to work?

Engineers do not require a licence to practise in the UK. However, professional registration would be of great benefit and shows that you meet certain professional standards. You can read more about the value of registration here.

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I am an engineer and have just moved to the UK. Do I need to register in order to work?

Engineers do not require a licence to practise in the UK. However, professional registration would be of great benefit and shows that you meet certain professional standards. You can read more about the value of registration here.

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Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > International Activity > Recognition and registration in the UK for Engineers from outside the UK or with non-UK qualifications > I am outside the UK. Why must I join a UK professional engineering institution in order to register with the Engineering Council?

I am outside the UK. Why must I join a UK professional engineering institution in order to register with the Engineering Council?

The Engineering Council is a Council of Institutions. It does not register individuals directly, but works with its licensed professional engineering institutions to set and maintain registration standards and procedures. The institutions carry ou...

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Output Standard

The overall standard that a degree programme, which comprises a level of qualification and a set of associated learning outcomes, must meet in order to secure accredited status.

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Competence

The ability to carry out a task to an effective standard. Its achievement requires the right level of knowledge, understanding and skill, as well as a professional attitude. It is part of the requirement (along with commitment) that must be demon...

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Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > Professional Registration > I am a member of more than one institution; will I receive an Engineering Council certificate for the additional institution?

I am a member of more than one institution; will I receive an Engineering Council certificate for the additional institution?

If you are a member of more than one institution, this is known as an additional membership. Additional memberships exist where the registrant has been awarded their title by two separate institutions. The Engineering Council only issues one certi...

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Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > Professional Registration > I am interested in applying for professional registration > I am a member of more than one institution; will I receive an Engineering Council certificate for the additional institution?

I am a member of more than one institution; will I receive an Engineering Council certificate for the additional institution?

If you are a member of more than one institution, this is known as an additional membership. Additional memberships exist where the registrant has been awarded their title by two separate institutions. The Engineering Council only issues one certi...

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Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > Professional Registration > I am already a professionally registered engineer or technician > I am a member of more than one institution; will I receive an Engineering Council certificate for the additional institution?

I am a member of more than one institution; will I receive an Engineering Council certificate for the additional institution?

If you are a member of more than one institution, this is known as an additional membership. Additional memberships exist where the registrant has been awarded their title by two separate institutions. The Engineering Council only issues one certi...

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Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > Professional Registration > I have applied for professional registration > I am a member of more than one institution; will I receive an Engineering Council certificate for the additional institution?

I am a member of more than one institution; will I receive an Engineering Council certificate for the additional institution?

If you are a member of more than one institution, this is known as an additional membership.Additional memberships exist where the registrant has been awarded their title by two separate institutions. The Engineering Council only issues one certif...

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Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > Professional Registration > I have applied for professional registration > What should I do if I haven’t received my certificate?

What should I do if I haven’t received my certificate?

Once registered a welcome pack (which includes a certificate) is posted to the address provided within 10 working days. The pack is posted to the address stated on the electronic registration form submitted by your institution. If you do not rece...

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Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > Professional Registration > I would like to transfer my membership to another institution. How can I do this without losing my Engineering Council registration?

I would like to transfer my membership to another institution. How can I do this without losing my Engineering Council registration?

In order to remain on our register you need to be a member of one of the appropriate institutions. Therefore, if you would like to cancel your membership with your current institution you will need to transfer your Engineering Council registratio...

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Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > Professional Registration > I am interested in applying for professional registration > I would like to transfer my membership to another institution. How can I do this without losing my Engineering Council registration?

I would like to transfer my membership to another institution. How can I do this without losing my Engineering Council registration?

In order to remain on our register you need to be a member of one of the appropriate institutions. Therefore, if you would like to cancel your membership with your current institution you will need to transfer your Engineering Council registration...

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Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > Professional Registration > I am already a professionally registered engineer or technician > I would like to transfer my membership to another institution. How can I do this without losing my Engineering Council registration?

I would like to transfer my membership to another institution. How can I do this without losing my Engineering Council registration?

In order to remain on our register you need to be a member of one of the appropriate institutions. Therefore, if you would like to cancel your membership with your current institution you will need to transfer your Engineering Council registration...

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Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > Professional Registration > I have applied for professional registration > I would like to transfer my membership to another institution. How can I do this without losing my Engineering Council registration?

I would like to transfer my membership to another institution. How can I do this without losing my Engineering Council registration?

In order to remain on our register you need to be a member of one of the appropriate institutions. Therefore, if you would like to cancel your membership with your current institution you will need to transfer your Engineering Council registration...

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Is my HNC/HND accredited or approved?

Until 1 September 1999 the academic requirement for IEng registration was an accredited Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND). However please note that if the course was started between September 1987 and September 199...

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Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > International Activity > Recognition outside the UK for Engineers from the UK or with UK qualifications > Can my UK professional title be recognised in the EU?

Can my UK professional title be recognised in the EU?

From 1 January, 2021, the EU Directive on the Mutual Recognition of Qualifications no longer applies to the UK. UK professionals seeking recognition in EU/EEA countries are now treated as third country nationals and recognition is based on the app...

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Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > Status of Engineers > What is the Engineering Council's policy on the status of engineers?

What is the Engineering Council's policy on the status of engineers?

The status of engineers has always been a controversial subject. During 2011 the Board of the Engineering Council established a working group to consider issues relating to the status and title of engineers, which hadn’t been formally addressed si...

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