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The Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) is seeking an experienced Membership & Professional Registrations Manager. Role Title: Membership & Professional Registrations ManagerReports to: Chief ExecutiveLocation: London Office, W1W 5DXHours...

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Home > News > Education & Skills Bulletin > Autumn 2022 > Professional registration for university staff

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Home > News > Education & Skills Bulletin > Autumn 2023 > Licences to offer Higher-Risk Building (HRB) registration awarded, and UK-SPEC HRB published

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The registration process

The assessment process for registration is known as the professional review. This starts with a written application, which may vary depending on the requirements of your institution. Your institution will provide you with everything you need to...

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Home > News > Archive > Engineering News Archive > NA2014 > Guide to professional registration for university students

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Home > News > Press Releases > PR2019 > Society of Environmental Engineers to close – registration options for members

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Home > News > Engage eNewsletter > March 2020 > Building a Safer Future - contextualised registration

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Home > News > Press Releases > PR2023 > 2,345 engineers and technicians professionally registered in Q4 2022

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Home > InformationFor > Employers > Supporting your employees to become professionally registered > Promote registration and membership internally

Promote registration and membership internally

Boost awareness by promoting institution membership and registration through internal communications, such as staff newsletters. Display your employees’ professional titles and/or post-nominal letters on staff boards and intranets to demonstrate...

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Home > International Activity > International Recognition outside Europe > International Register of Professional Engineers (IntPE) > Benefits of IntPE(UK) registration

Benefits of IntPE(UK) registration

In addition to the benefits gained through CEng professional registration IntPE(UK) offers: Letters after your name, eg J Smith CEng IntPE(UK) IPEA members may use the agreement to streamline admission to national registers in their jurisdiction...

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Registration Standards Committee (RSC)

RSC has oversight of matters to do with the education, training and professional development of professional engineers and technicians. It is responsible for the standard of competence and commitment, and the underpinning knowledge and understand...

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Home > International Activity > International Recognition outside Europe > International Register of Engineering Technologists (IntET) > Benefits of IntET(UK) registration

Benefits of IntET(UK) registration

In addition to the benefits gained through IEng professional registration, IntET(UK) offers further benefits: Letters after your name, eg J Smith IEng IntET(UK) Easier admission to National Registers of IETA member jurisdictions The Engineering...

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Home > Professional Registration > Registration Fees > 2022 International Registration Fees (1)

2024 International Registration Fees

2024 European Engineer (EUR ING) Fees Title Application Renewal (5 yearly) Retired/Hardship Renewal (5 yearly) * EUR ING £245.00 £54.00 £27.00 *Criteria for the payment of reduced fees are at the discretion of the Engineering Counc...

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Home > RegCheck > Can I check more than one registration at a time?

Can I check more than one registration at a time?

Unfortunately not as the purpose of RegCheck is to verify individual registrations only. However, please note that Registrants may hold more than one Engineering Council title; only the specific title searched for will be displayed if a matching r...

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Home > Education & Skills > Routes to professional registration

Routes to professional registration

To achieve professional registration, your competence and commitment will be assessed against the standards in UK-SPEC or the ICTTech Standard, through a ‘professional review’. This is a peer process, carried out by engineers and technicians who a...

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Home > International Activity > Mobility and recognition: refugee engineers

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Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > Employers > What is the assessment framework for professional registration?

What is the assessment framework for professional registration?

For EngTech, IEng and CEng registration see the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence UK-SPEC. For ICTTech registration see the Information and Communications Technology Technician (ICTTech) Standard. These documents provide a framew...

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Home > InformationFor > Employers > Supporting your employees to become professionally registered > Collaborate with institutions to support the registration process

Collaborate with institutions to support the registration process

Some of the professional engineering institutions offer on-site workshops and surgeries on professional registration and the professional review process. By working with one or more of the institutions you can put your employees in touch with adv...

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Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > Professional Registration > How much is registration and how do I pay?

How much is registration and how do I pay?

There are two types of registration fee: the initial joining fee, and the annual registration fee. Amounts vary depending on your level of registration, and may be revised annually. Current Engineering Council registration fees can be found here a...

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Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > Professional Registration > I am interested in applying for professional registration > How much is registration and how do I pay?

How much is registration and how do I pay?

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Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > Professional Registration > I am already a professionally registered engineer or technician > How much is registration and how do I pay?

How much is registration and how do I pay?

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Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > Professional Registration > I have applied for professional registration > How much is registration and how do I pay?

How much is registration and how do I pay?

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Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > Professional Registration > I want to apply for an additional registration title; will I receive an Engineering Council certificate for my new title?

I want to apply for an additional registration title; will I receive an Engineering Council certificate for my new title?

Holding more than one professional registration at the same time, for example EngTech and IEng or IEng and CEng, is known as dual registration. Dual registrations exist where a registrant has been awarded more than one of the Engineering Council’s...

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Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > Professional Registration > I am already a professionally registered engineer or technician > Can I apply for another registration title; if so, will I receive a new certificate for my new title?

I want to apply for an additional registration title; will I receive an Engineering Council certificate for my new title?

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Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > Professional Registration > Are my qualifications and experience adequate for registration?

Are my qualifications and experience adequate for registration?

The Engineering Council has licensed 35 professional engineering institutions to assess candidates for registration. You should contact the most appropriate of these. Your chosen institution will be able to assess your qualifications, training and...

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Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > Professional Registration > I am interested in applying for professional registration > Are my qualifications and experience adequate for registration?

Are my qualifications and experience adequate for registration?

The Engineering Council has licensed professional engineering institutions to assess candidates for registration. You should contact the most appropriate of these. Your chosen institution will be able to assess your qualifications, training and ex...

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Home > Professional Registration > Fraudulent Claims > 1. Engineering Council Registration Scams

1. Engineering Council Registration Scams

Overseas engineers and technicians should be aware of fraudulent scams that offer Engineering Council registration as part of an offer for a job based in the UK. The scam typically starts with an email offering an engineering job based in the UK....

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Home > News > Press Releases > PR2019 > Engineering Council announces new Professional Affiliates and new registration agreements

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Home > International Activity > International Engineering Education Accords > Professional registration of engineers with qualifications from outside the UK

Professional registration of engineers with qualifications from outside the UK

The Engineering Council recognises Dublin Accord, Sydney Accord and Washington Accord* qualifications as providing knowledge and understanding that underpins the competence requirements for registration as Engineering Technician, Incorporated Engi...

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Home > News > Press Releases > PR2021 > Engineering Council home of Professional Engineer (PEng)

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Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > Professional Registration > Does membership of an engineering institution automatically qualify me for registration?

Does membership of an engineering institution automatically qualify me for registration?

No. Institutions offer a variety of membership grades. Some grades enable members to apply for registration, others do not, so please make sure your chosen institution knows you wish to apply for registration. In addition, you will always need to...

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Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > Professional Registration > I am interested in applying for professional registration > Does membership of an engineering institution automatically qualify me for registration?

Does membership of an engineering institution automatically qualify me for registration?

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Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > International Activity > EUR ING Registration > Who can apply for EUR ING Registration?

Who can apply for EUR ING Registration?

Anyone who is registered as a Chartered or Incorporated Engineer in the UK can apply for EUR ING registration through the Engineering Council. Different routes to registration may apply if you do not hold a ENGINEERS EUROPE EEED (formerly FEANI...

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Home > RegCheck > What if I am unable to find the registration that I am searching for?

What if I am unable to find the registration that I am searching for?

There are several reasons why you may not have been able to find the registration that you are searching for. These include but are not limited to: An individual may not hold an Engineering Council registration. An individual’s Engineering Counci...

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Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > Professional Registration > My registration and institution membership has lapsed. How do I renew it?

My registration and institution membership has lapsed. How do I renew it?

Please contact your institution for further information on how to reinstate your registration. The process for reinstatement will depend on how long it has been since the last payment of registration fees, but if the lapse has been longer than thr...

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Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > International Activity > EUR ING Registration > Do I have to renew my EUR ING registration?

Do I have to renew my EUR ING registration?

EUR ING registration is renewable every five years. There is a charge for this, payable at the time of renewal. The current fees for renewal can be found on our Registration Fees page. EUR ING registered after 1st January 2023 will need to submi...

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Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > Professional Registration > I am already a professionally registered engineer or technician > My registration and institution membership has lapsed. How do I renew it?

My registration and institution membership has lapsed. How do I renew it?

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Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > Professional Registration > Where do I find my Engineering Council registration number?

Where do I find my Engineering Council registration number?

This will be on your registration certificate. If you do not have this please email a request to registration@engc.org.uk and provide the following information: full name, date-of-birth and institution membership number.

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Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > Professional Registration > I am interested in applying for professional registration > Where do I find my Engineering Council registration number?

Where do I find my Engineering Council registration number?

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Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > Professional Registration > I am already a professionally registered engineer or technician > Where do I find my Engineering Council registration number?

Where do I find my Engineering Council registration number?

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Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > Professional Registration > I have applied for professional registration > Where do I find my Engineering Council registration number?

Where do I find my Engineering Council registration number?

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Home > Education & Skills > Work-based Professional Engineering degrees > Professional engineering institution support, membership and registration

Professional engineering institution support, membership and registration

The programmes are available in a range of engineering disciplines, and applicants will need to join a relevant professional engineering institution (PEI). Participating PEIs are able to provide individuals with feedback about their proposed learn...

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Home > International Activity > International Recognition outside Europe > International Register of Engineering Technologists (IntET) > Who can apply for IntET(UK) registration?

Who can apply for IntET(UK) registration?

The IntET(UK) qualification is open to Incorporated Engineers who are registered with the Engineering Council and who meet the following requirements: An accredited degree recognised under the Sydney Accord, or equivalent academic qualification*...

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Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > Professional Registration > What category of registration am I eligible for?

What category of registration am I eligible for?

The professional title you are eligible for is dependent on the level of competence you can demonstrate. Academic and vocational qualifications contribute as they demonstrate your level of knowledge and understanding, but you must have working exp...

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Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > Professional Registration > I am interested in applying for professional registration > What category of registration am I eligible for?

What category of registration am I eligible for?

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What category of registration am I eligible for?

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Home > International Activity > International Recognition outside Europe > International Register of Professional Engineers (IntPE) > Who can apply for IntPE(UK) registration?

Who can apply for IntPE(UK) registration?

The IntPE(UK) qualification is open to Chartered Engineers who are registered with the Engineering Council and who meet the following requirements: an accredited degree recognised under the Washington Accord, or equivalent academic qualification*...

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Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > Professional Registration > How can I check on the status of my application for registration?

How can I check on the status of my application for registration?

Please check with your institution on the status of your registration application. Once your institution has let you know that your application has been successful and passed to the Engineering Council, it normally takes up to 10 working days to...

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Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > Professional Registration > I am interested in applying for professional registration > How can I check on the status of my application for registration?

How can I check on the status of my application for registration?

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Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > Professional Registration > I have applied for professional registration > How can I check on the status of my application for registration?

How can I check on the status of my application for registration?

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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 > Is registration a one-time process or will I have to pay an annual subscription?

Is registration a one-time process or will I have to pay an annual subscription?

Registration is renewable annually on payment of a fee and provided that there has been no violation of codes of professional conduct. Fees are collected by your registering institution, usually alongside their annual membership subscription. The...

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Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > General FAQs > Is registration a one-time process or will I have to pay an annual subscription?

Is registration a one-time process or will I have to pay an annual subscription?

Registration is renewable annually on payment of a fee and provided that there has been no violation of codes of professional conduct. Fees are collected by the registering institution, usually alongside the annual membership subscription. The reg...

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Home > RegCheck > Does an active registration mean that the individual is currently ‘professionally active’?

Does an active registration mean that the individual is currently ‘professionally active’?

No. Being an active registrant on the Engineering Council Register indicates an individual’s registration status; they may or may not be ‘professionally active’. Being ‘professionally active’ means undertaking any activity that entails the applica...

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Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > Professional Registration > I have other questions on professional registration > How can other people (such as my employer or potential clients) verify my professional registration with the Engineering Council?

How can other people (such as my employer or potential clients) verify my professional registration with the Engineering Council?

Your professional registration can be verified through our online tool RegCheck. The person checking will need to know: your full name which professional title you hold (such as Chartered Engineer or ICTTech) either your date of birth or your Eng...

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Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > International Activity > Idaho, Recognition by comity > My membership/registration has lapsed; will this affect my application via the comity provision?

My membership/registration has lapsed; will this affect my application via the comity provision?

If there is a break shown in your Registration/Membership record, the Idaho State Licensing Board may not apply comity as we would not be able to confirm your disciplinary record during the lapsed period. If your Registration/Membership has been r...

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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. Can I apply for professional registration with the Engineering Council?

I am outside the UK. Can I apply for professional registration with the Engineering Council?

Yes, Engineering Council registration is open to anyone, anywhere, who can demonstrate that they meet the professional competence requirements. The first step in applying for Engineering Council registration is to become a member of one of the pro...

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Home > News > News > Championing excellence – Chartered Week (24-28 February)

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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 have a degree accredited by a Washington Accord signatory. Does this meet the requirements for registration in the UK?

I have a degree accredited by a Washington Accord signatory. Does this meet the requirements for registration in the UK?

The Engineering Council UK treats graduates of programmes accredited by Washington Accord signatories in the same way, requiring no further formal education to meet the educational requirements for entry to the profession and for registration.

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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 have a degree accredited by a Sydney Accord signatory. Does this meet the requirements for registration in the UK?

I have a degree accredited by a Sydney Accord signatory. Does this meet the requirements for registration in the UK?

The Engineering Council UK treats graduates of programmes accredited by Sydney Accord signatories in the same way, requiring no further formal education to meet the educational requirements for entry to the profession and for Incorporated Engineer...

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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 have completed an education programme accredited by a Dublin Accord signatory. Does this meet the requirement for EngTech registration in the UK?

I have completed an education programme accredited by a Dublin Accord signatory. Does this meet the requirement for EngTech registration in the UK?

The Engineering Council UK treats graduates of programmes accredited by Dublin Accord signatories> in the same way, requiring no further formal education to meet the educational requirements for entry to the profession and for Engineering Techn...

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Home > News > Press Releases > PR2023 > The latest edition of the Guide to Professional Registration 2023/2024

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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?

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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?

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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?

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Home > News > Case studies > Chartered Engineer (CEng) > EUR ING. Lakmal Senanayake MPhil MSc MCGI GCGI CEng CITP CMgr IntPE IEng (SL) FIET FBCS MCMI MIIE (SL).

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Home > News > Case studies > Chartered Engineer (CEng) > EUR ING Christopher Northey BEng (Hons) FCGI MCGI CEng IntPE (UK) RP FRSPH FIET FCIBSE FSoPHE FCIPHE FIDHEE FIHEEM FCIWEM

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Professional registration

The process whereby an individual is admitted to the Engineering Council’s Register as an Engineering Technician, Incorporated Engineer, Chartered Engineer or Information and Communications Technology Technician based on the individual demonstrati...

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Home > News > Archive > Engineering News Archive > NA2017 > New Pocket Guide ready to download

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Home > News > Case studies > Chartered Engineer (CEng) > Thaddeus Anim-Somuah CEng MIChemE

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Home > News > Case studies > Chartered Engineer (CEng) > Thathsara Nanayakkara BSc Eng (Hons) CEng AEng AMIE(SL) MIEEE AMAIE(SL) MIET MCMET(SL)

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Home > News > Case studies > Chartered Engineer (CEng) > Keith Brian McGrath PhD CEng MInstMC

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Home > News > Case studies > Chartered Engineer (CEng) > Charchita Misra MBA CEng MIET

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Home > News > Education & Skills Bulletin > Autumn 2022 > Over 6,200 engineers and technicians professionally registered in 2022

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Home > News > Case studies > Engineering Technician (EngTech) > Gideon O. Akinbowale EngTech RP TMIET MCIPHE SIIRSM

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Home > News > Case studies > Incorporated Engineer (IEng) > Oliver Mackley BSc (Hons) IEng MIMechE

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Standards of professional registration

The engineering community, and general society, place great faith in the engineering profession. The Engineering Council has worked for many years with other professional bodies, employers and engineering educators in the UK to develop and maintai...

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Home > Professional Registration > Registration Fees > 2024 Annual Registration Fee

2024 Annual Registration Fee

Title Full Interim Reduced* CEng £45.91 £16.40 £20.76 IEng £38.96 £16.40 £17.28 EngTech/ICTTech £22.34 £16.40 £9.90 *Criteria for the payment of reduced fees are at the discretion of the registrant’s professional engineering institution...

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Home > Professional Registration > Registration Fees > 2024 Registration Entry Fee

2024 Registration Entry Fee

Title Full Interim CEng £59.70 £12.24 IEng £50.40 £12.24 EngTech/ ICTTech £20.66 £12.24

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Home > Professional Registration > Registration Fees > 2023 Annual Registration Fees

2023 Annual Registration Fees

Title Final Stage Interim Stage Retired/Hardship (Final Stage Only)* CEng £ 43.85 £15.66 £19.83 IEng £37.21 £15.66 £16.50 EngTech £21.34 £15.66 £9.46 ICTTech £21.34 £15.66 £9.46 *Criteria for the payment of reduced fees are at the di...

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Home > Professional Registration > Registration Fees > 2023 Registration Entry Fee

2023 Registration Entry Fee

Title Final Stage Interim Stage CEng £57.02 £11.69 IEng £48.14 £11.69 EngTech £19.73 £11.69 ICTTech £19.73 £11.69

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Home > News > Case studies > Chartered Engineer (CEng) > Delyth Williams MEng CEng MIChemE

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Home > News > Case studies > Chartered Engineer (CEng) > Adam Holmes CEng MICE MCInstCES FCIArb

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Home > News > Education & Skills Bulletin > Summer 2022 > Over 2,000 engineers and technicians professionally registered in first quarter of 2022

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Home > News > Press Releases > PR2021 > Engineering Council announces new licence

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Home > News > Engage eNewsletter > January 2020 > Seeking outstanding Incorporated Engineers

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Home > News > Case studies > Chartered Engineer (CEng) > Shahzeb Hassan MEng CEng PEng MIChemE MSCE

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Home > News > Case studies > Incorporated Engineer (IEng) > Ryan Tamlin IEng MIMechE

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Home > News > Engage eNewsletter > September 2021 > ICTTech Standard published

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Home > News > Education & Skills Bulletin > Autumn 2023 > New Artificial Intelligence Working Group established

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Home > News > Case studies > Chartered Engineer (CEng) > Jagadish Babu CEng C.WEM MCIWEM

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Home > News > Case studies > Chartered Engineer (CEng) > Nazanin Kabir BEng (Hons) CEng SaRS

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Home > News > Case studies > Chartered Engineer (CEng) > Flt Lt Jess Mac Sweeney BEng (Hons) MSc CEng MIMechE

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Home > News > Case studies > Chartered Engineer (CEng) > Olusegun M. Ilori PhD CEng MIMechE

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Home > InformationFor > Employers > Supporting your employees to become professionally registered > Pay employees’ membership and registration fees

Pay employees’ membership and registration fees

Paying fees is clear evidence that you place real value on the professional development of your employees. Engineering Council research shows a year-on-year increase in the number of registrants whose employers assist with the fee. You might find...

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Home > News > Case studies > Incorporated Engineer (IEng) > EUR ING Ikediashi Ambrose Umuodum MBA GCGI IEng IntET (UK) CMgr CEnv MIMechE MCMI MEI

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Home > News > Case studies > Engineering Technician (EngTech) > Tony Evans BSc (Hons) EngTech MIFireE

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Home > News > Case studies > Chartered Engineer (CEng) > Shinu Yohannan MEng CSci CEng IntPE (UK) MIET MIEEE MIScT

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Home > News > Press Releases > PR2022 > Over 2,000 new registrants in first quarter of 2022

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Home > News > Case studies > Chartered Engineer (CEng) > Ir. Ts. Fazril Irfan Ahmad Fuad CEng MIMechE ACPE MIEM

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Home > News > Case studies > Incorporated Engineer (IEng) > Gabriel Campbell MEng (Hons) BSc (Hons) IEng MIFireE FRACS

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Home > News > Case studies > Engineering Technician (EngTech) > Adam Taylor Cert IBO EngTech AMIHEEM

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Home > News > Case studies > Incorporated Engineer (IEng) > Sachin Makarand Kirtane BEng MEng PMP IEng MCIHT

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Home > News > Case studies > Engineering Technician (EngTech) > Richard Waite EngTech MCIPHE RP

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Home > News > Case studies > Chartered Engineer (CEng) > Peter Small BSc (Hons) NECReg CEng MICE MInstRE

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Home > News > Case studies > Chartered Engineer (CEng) > Dr Vishak Dudhee BEng (Hons) MSc PhD CEng MEI MIET FHEA FRSA

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Home > News > Case studies > Chartered Engineer (CEng) > Jade White BSc BEng (Hons) CEng MWeldI EWE/IWE

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Home > News > Case studies > Incorporated Engineer (IEng) > Thiben Kerisnain BEng (Hons) IEng MIET (1)

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Home > News > Case studies > Chartered Engineer (CEng) > Saqib Khan MEng (Hons) CEng MIStructE

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Home > News > Case studies > Chartered Engineer (CEng) > Punit Jaipal Shah BEng BSc (Hons) MSc CEng CMgr CPEng NER MIET MIEAust MCMI

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Home > News > Case studies > Incorporated Engineer (IEng) > Jamie-Leigh Clayton IEng MIET

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Home > News > Case studies > Incorporated Engineer (IEng) > Abhijeet Acharya MSc BTech IEng MIET MAPM

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Home > News > Case studies > Engineering Technician (EngTech) > Rachael Hart EngTech MICE

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Home > News > Case studies > Engineering Technician (EngTech) > Dilani Selvanathan BSc EngTech IMechE RAeS MIET

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Home > News > Case studies > Chartered Engineer (CEng) > EUR ING Tariq Umar PhD CEng MICE FHEA

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Home > News > Case studies > Chartered Engineer (CEng) > Dr Michele Fiorini MBA PhD CEng FIET SMIEEE

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Home > News > Case studies > Engineering Technician (EngTech) > Catherine Downes EngTech MCIHT

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Home > News > Case studies > Engineering Technician (EngTech) > Gary Ferrand MA EngTech FIFireE MIFSM

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Home > News > Case studies > Incorporated Engineer (IEng) > Rebecca Hatch MBA IEng MILP

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Home > News > Case studies > Chartered Engineer (CEng) > Danny Steel BEng (Hons) MSc CEng MIMechE

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Home > News > Case studies > Incorporated Engineer (IEng) > Rebecca Fasham BEng IEng MPWI

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Home > News > Case studies > Incorporated Engineer (IEng) > Ewan Brown MEng IEng ASEP MINCOSE

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Home > News > Case studies > Incorporated Engineer (IEng) > Gabriela Balas IEng MIET

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Home > News > Case studies > Chartered Engineer (CEng) > EUR ING Unnikrishnan Kambaran BSc MBA CEng MIET FCMI GradIOSH

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Home > News > Case studies > Chartered Engineer (CEng) > Lahiru De Silva MSc CEng CMarEng MIMarEST

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Home > News > Case studies > Incorporated Engineer (IEng) > Aoife Campbell IEng MICE

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Home > News > Press Releases > PR2022 > Almost 4,000 engineers and technicians registered in 2022

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Home > News > Press Releases > PR2022 > Over 6,200 engineers and technicians registered in 2022

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Home > News > News > IAgrE on a mission to encourage professionally registration

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Home > News > Case studies > Incorporated Engineer (IEng) > George Monks BEng (Hons) IEng AMRAeS

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Home > News > Engage eNewsletter > November 2020 > Brexit transition from 1 January 2020

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How much does it cost to apply for EUR ING registration?

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My qualification is not accredited. What do I need to do to achieve professional registration?

If your qualification is not accredited you may demonstrate the required knowledge and understanding in other ways. Please contact a relevant professional engineering institution for further information.

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Are there any Mutual Recognition Agreements that I can use to get recognition of my Engineering Council registration outside the UK?

Many professional engineering institutions have agreements with national engineering institutions outside the UK. These may have discipline restrictions. You should contact your professional engineering institution for details.

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Do I need to be a member of an institution or can I register directly through the Engineering Council?

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Do I need to be a member of an institution or can I register directly through the Engineering Council?

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3. What does the relevant legislation say?

The general principles of this guidance apply in whichever country engineers and technicians are working. However, the laws affecting whistleblowing vary widely from country to country. Some countries may have little or no protective legislation i...

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Honours degrees and IEng (dual accreditation)

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3. Do more than just comply with legislation and codes: be prepared to challenge the status quo

In seeking sustainable solutions, simply complying with current legislation, codes and environmental protection regulations may not be sufficient. Engineering professionals should: strive to go beyond the minimum wherever possible, anticipating f...

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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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Registration is renewable every five years at a fee of £60, and requires demonstration of continued responsibility for significant engineering work and CPD for the period.

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Sydney Accord Recognition

All Bachelor degrees accredited for IEng registration from intake year 2001 are recognised under the Sydney Accord.

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Accreditation of different types of degree

Programmes may be accredited as fully or partially meeting the education requirements for registration as either an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or a Chartered Engineer (CEng). AHEP sets out the output standards expected from each of the following...

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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?

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Professional review

A peer assessment process to decide whether an individual has met the requirements for registration. It is a holistic assessment of the applicant’s competence and commitment against the relevant sections of UK-SPEC. For candidates seeking IEng or...

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Can I use RegCheck to find an engineer or technician in my local area?

No, RegCheck is a tool for verifying an Engineering Council registration only. However a relevant Professional Engineering Institution may offer this service, please click here for links to their websites.

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Sponsor employee education

Encourage your staff to study for qualifications that count towards professional registration. If you have a training budget, offer to pay some or all of the costs on their behalf.

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Renewal

IntPE(UK) registration is renewable every five years. The renewal fee is currently £60, and requires demonstration of continued responsibility for significant engineering work and CPD for the period.

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Engineering Gateways degrees

A number of BEng and MSc degrees in Professional Engineering, designed for working engineers who aspire to IEng or CEng registration, have been developed as part of the Engineering Gateways programme. These programmes use individual workplace lea...

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Will I receive a certificate once I’m registered?

Yes, a registration pack, including a certificate is dispatched by the Engineering Council within 10 working days of your name being added to the register.

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How do I verify if a person is registered?

Please email your request to registration@engc.org.uk and provide the following information:full name, date-of-birth, institution membership number and Engineering Council registration number.

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What does approved status mean for my students/apprentices/employees?

Individuals choosing an ‘approved’ qualification or apprenticeship have the assurance of knowing that they are on a structured pathway leading to professional registration. Holding an approved qualification or apprenticeship provides evidence that...

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Will I receive a certificate once I’m registered?

Yes, a registration pack, including a certificate is dispatched by the Engineering Council within 10 working days of your name being added to the register.

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Will I receive a certificate once I’m registered?

Yes, a registration pack, including a certificate is dispatched by the Engineering Council within 10 working days of your name being added to the register.

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How do I register?

To register with the Engineering Council as EngTech, IEng, CEng or ICTTech you first need to join one of our licensed professional engineering institutions or a Professional Affiliate with the relevant agreement. (Please note that not all institut...

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How can my engineers and technicians become professionally registered?

The first step is for the eligible employees to join one of the professional engineering institutions licensed by the Engineering Council to assess candidates for registration as EngTech, IEng, CEng or ICTTech. Your employees can then apply for re...

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History of IEng timeline

1818 The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is founded 1828 ICE awarded its Royal Charter (awarding Chartered Civil Engineer) 1847 The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) is founded. Royal Charter is granted in 1930 1965 The Co...

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Once you have completed your apprenticeship

Once you complete your apprenticeship or training scheme, you should be eligible for professional registration. If you have undertaken an Advanced Apprenticeship, you are likely to be able to apply for EngTech or ICTTech registration; some Higher...

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What are the likely costs and other demands of employing registered engineers?

Registered engineers may cost a little more to employ, although this is your choice. However, any costs will be outweighed by the benefits of enhanced engineering capability and reduction in risk to your company. Furthermore, motivation of the st...

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Evidence of expertise

Professional registration shows employers, peers and the public that you have spent a number of years developing your skills, knowledge and understanding within your field and have clearly demonstrated your competence and commitment.

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Why is approval important?

Approval is a mark of assurance that the standards set by the engineering profession are met. It provides clear and transparent evidence to government, funders, aspiring technicians and engineers, and others of real engagement with the engineering...

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Exemplifying qualification

An educational or vocational qualification that demonstrates the knowledge, understanding and skills to meet or partly meet the requirement for registration in a particular category. Other qualifications may be permitted if they achieve (or exceed...

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UK-SPEC: The UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence

The UK standard that sets out the competence and commitment requirements for registration with the Engineering Council as an Engineering Technician, Incorporated Engineer or Chartered Engineer. For more information visit our UK-SPEC webpage.

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The ICTTech Standard

The ICTTech Standard provides full details of qualifications and competences for ICTTech registration, together with examples of how these can be demonstrated. It is published by the Engineering Council on behalf of the UK engineering profession....

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3. Confirmation that the engineering credentials being claimed are actually held

During the registration process all documentation submitted by the candidate is verified. Evidence of academic qualifications is checked with the issuing authority. Statements of experience gained and career path are verified by at least two spons...

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9. A means to satisfy requirements of the Quality Management Systems standard ISO 9001:2008

ISO 9001:2008 (in 6.2.2.a) states that "The organisation shall determine the necessary competence for personnel performing work affecting conformity to product requirements." Professional registration contributes to demonstrating that employees h...

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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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Can I get help in setting up a system for my employees to become registered?

Yes. Advice on setting up a system to recognise and encourage professional registration can be obtained from many of the professional engineering institutions licensed by the Engineering Council. Please contact the institution(s) that is most rele...

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Do I still need to fill out the formal PE application form for Idaho?

Our part in the process is simply to verify your registration status and disciplinary record. Please contact the Idaho State Licensing Board to confirm how to submit an application and what supporting material they require.

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Professional Affiliate

An incorporated body/engineering institution that is closely associated with, but not licensed by, the Engineering Council. It may enter into an agreement with a professional engineering institution to process its members for registration. For a l...

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Fees

Universities should be contacted directly for queries about the fees they charge for these programmes. Individual learners will need to pay any fees (via loans if appropriate) unless their employer agrees to sponsor their studies. If the degree...

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Get your graduate scheme accredited

If your organisation provides structured workplace development - sometimes called a graduate scheme or training scheme - and it aligns with the standards for professional registration (UK-SPEC and ICTTech Standard), you can consider having it appr...

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How to apply for IntPE(UK)

Download the application form and guidance note from the useful documents section of this page Complete the application form Submit your application with evidence of the required experience and CPD, together with the registration fee of £105 to y...

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How to apply for IntET(UK)

Download the application form and guidance note from the useful documents section of this page Complete the application form Submit your application with evidence of the required experience and CPD, plus £105 registration fee to your professional...

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Does RegCheck mean you are sharing my personal data with third parties?

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Eligibility

EngTech registration is open to anyone who can demonstrate the required professional competences and commitment. Typically, applicants will have successfully completed an Advanced/Modern Apprenticeship or other work based learning programme appro...

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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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What help is provided for employers?

Through partnerships with education providers, and working with professional engineering institutions to have your own training programmes approved as counting towards professional registration, you can further enhance the reputation of your compa...

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Eligibility requirements for you and your staff

Professional registration is not just for existing engineering graduates or those who can commit to a full time degree. There are a range of pathways to EngTech, ICTTech, IEng or CEng that you and your staff could consider. Registration is based o...

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Professional engineering institution

A membership organisation which is licensed by the Engineering Council to assess candidates for professional registration. Some institutions also have a licence to accredit degree programmes and/or company training schemes. A full list of the lice...

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Sydney Accord

An international agreement among bodies responsible for accrediting and approving engineering education qualifications and programmes. The Sydney Accord recognises the substantial equivalence of programmes, accredited for the purpose of Engineerin...

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Washington Accord

An international agreement among bodies responsible for accrediting engineering degree programmes, recognising the substantial equivalence of such programmes to the IEA Graduate Attributes for entry to the practice of engineering. In the UK this i...

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1. Increased technical and managerial credibility with customers

Organisations that employ professionally registered engineers or technicians can enhance their competitive advantage. Many customers, both in the UK and overseas, will require evidence of your employees' engineering competence when tendering for n...

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2. Assurance that the employee has satisfied a rigorous assessment of their engineering competence

To gain professional registration, each engineer or technician must submit evidence of education, training and professional experience to their institution. These are scrutinised by a panel of senior engineers, including industrialists and academi...

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8. Enhanced company reputation through ethical behaviour

Registrants are expected to observe and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the Code of Conduct of the professional engineering institution they have joined. Institutions are obliged to respond to allegations of infringement of the code. The...

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Offer mentor schemes

The advice that can be passed from your already registered employees is invaluable. They can share their knowledge, sponsor other employees and assist in the application process. Allowing your employees to act as mentors and ambassadors for profes...

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Integrated Masters degrees

Integrated Masters (e.g. MEng) degrees accredited for CEng registration include the outcomes of accredited Bachelors (Honours) degrees and go beyond to provide a greater range and depth of specialist knowledge, within a research and industrial env...

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Higher National qualifications (HNC/HND)

These qualifications are not listed on this searchable database. HNCs and HNDs which have been accredited can be found under useful documents at the bottom of this webpage, titled 'Accredited Higher National Certificates and Diplomas’. The docume...

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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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I have completed or am studying towards a degree that is not accredited. Can I have it accredited retrospectively by the Engineering Council?

No. Degrees are accredited on request from the university. If you wish to seek professional registration, you may do so by what is known as the ‘individual route’. This assessment is carried out by a professional engineering institution licensed...

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What does accredited ‘further learning’ mean?

A programme accredited as ‘further learning’ for IEng or CEng is accredited as a ‘top up’ from a programme which is accredited as partially meeting the academic requirements for that grade of registration. For example a MSc that is accredited as f...

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Information for potential members

The value of membership of a Professional Affiliate is similar to that of a professional engineering institution. The difference is that Professional Affiliates are not licensed to assess candidates for professional registration. However, many o...

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Integrated Masters degrees

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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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Is my CEng status recognized by the Idaho State Licensing Board?

You will need to have been continuously registered as a Chartered Engineer for at least 8 years and you should be in good standing with your institution and with the Engineering Council. You should have undergone all stages of the assessment proce...

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Is the Idaho comity provision available if I was given exemption from the Chartered Engineer professional review interview, through the European Directive or another Mutual Exemption Agreement?

Exemptions are given at the discretion of the Idaho State Licensing Board based on the components of the Chartered Engineer assessment process being comparable to the Idaho requirements. Therefore exemptions are unlikely to be given if you have no...

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Dublin Accord

An international agreement among bodies responsible for accrediting and approving engineering education qualifications and programmes. The Dublin Accord recognises the substantial equivalence of qualifications and programmes, approved or accredite...

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Eligibility

Registration is open to anyone who can demonstrate the required professional competences and commitment. Typically, someone who has completed an ICT Advanced Apprenticeship or who has other ICT practitioner qualifications at Level 3 (SCQF 6) with...

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Which title?

As an engineering graduate you should consider two options: Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng). IEng and CEng are both well-recognised titles that demonstrate your achievements publicly. Which you apply for will depend on...

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Honours degrees and IEng

In 1999 the Engineering Council established a precedent that Bachelors programmes accredited as partially meeting CEng learning outcomes could be assessed for IEng registration in the same way as an applicant holding a degree accredited for IEng....

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What is a Mutual Exemption Agreement?

The term Mutual Exemption Agreement (MEA) usually refers to the process by which registration authorities take into account an applicant’s prior registration with another authority. They may allow for exemption from some or all of each partner’s n...

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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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How do I have my CEng status recognized by the Idaho State Licensing Board?

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FE colleges offer a range of engineering qualifications, including vocational qualifications, A-levels, Highers, and specialist work-related courses. If you are on an apprenticeship you might be required to study at an FE college. When choosing...

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What recognition means

Recognised programmes listed on the course search have been either accredited or approved by a professional engineering institution on behalf of the Engineering Council. Recognition confirms that a programme: meets the standards set by the engine...

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The evolution of professional engineering standards

The Engineering Council successfully published Standards and Routes to Registration (SARTOR) in 1985 and established an auditing role to assess the ability of the professional engineering institutions to champion the standards for professional reg...

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If a qualification is accredited for CEng is it also accredited for IEng?

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What is further learning and why is it relevant?

If you have studied a programme that is accredited as partially meeting the academic requirements for a particular level of registration then further learning is required to demonstrate your learning and understanding to the specified higher level...

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Professional Development Audit (PDA)

Each individual intending to follow one of these programmes works with an academic supervisor and a mentor to complete a PDA. This is a reflective examination and assessment of the individual's education, qualifications, experience and competences...

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Eligibility

A common misconception is that you will only be eligible for professional registration if you have an accredited engineering degree. This is not true. Professional registration is open to anyone who can: Demonstrate both competence to perform pr...

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IntPEs coming to the UK

If you have gained your IntPE qualification from another IPEA jurisdiction, you can apply for professional registration as a Chartered Engineer. To do this you will need to become a member of one of the UK’s professional engineering institutions....

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IntETs coming to the UK

If you have gained your IntET qualification from another IETA jurisdiction, you can apply for professional registration as an Incorporated Engineer. To do this, the first step is to become a member of one of the UK’s professional engineering insti...

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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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Determining Sydney Accord Recognition

Search for your degree in the database using your exact degree title and/or university name. When you have found your degree first check that the year you started your degree falls within the accreditation period stated. If you were given exemptio...

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What accredited status means for degrees

The engineering degrees listed on this course search have been accredited by one or more of the licensed institutions. The period of accreditation is normally five years and, except where otherwise stated, the dates apply to the intake year. Accr...

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Demonstration of a professional attitude valued by employers and customers

Professional registration demonstrates your commitment to professional standards, and to developing and enhancing your competence. Your title proves that you have a positive attitude and the drive to succeed within the engineering profession. The...

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Enhanced status leading to higher self-esteem

Respondents to the Engineering Council's registrant surveys repeatedly report enhanced status as the key driver to become professionally registered. Professional registration is achieved through peer recognition of competence and commitment to soc...

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International recognition of competence and commitment

The UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC), against which individuals are assessed for EngTech, IEng or CEng registration, is well respected across the world. The Engineering Council also works with many international engin...

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2. Misuse of Engineering Council Titles

The professional titles Engineering Technician (EngTech), Incorporated Engineer (IEng), Chartered Engineer (CEng), and Information and Communications Technology Technician (ICTTech) are awarded by the Engineering Council. These titles may only be...

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Group B and C Panel

The Group B and C Panel is an advisory panel of the Engineering Council Board providing a forum for the exchange of information and good practice with respect to membership and registration matters and to discuss pan-engineering issues of joint co...

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Shouldn’t there be some restriction on who can practise engineering?

Engineering is continually evolving and by its nature embraces innovation. Accordingly, the engineering profession has always recognised and encouraged this approach. Efforts to restrict its practice would go against this ethos and risk stifling i...

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How long does it take to become registered?

This will depend on the length of time required by your institution, so please check with them. However, once your application has been assessed and approved by your institution, and sent to the Engineering Council, it will normally be processed w...

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If a qualification is accredited for IEng does it partially meet the academic requirements for CEng?

In some cases Bachelors with Honours degrees (eg BEng(Hons)/BSc(Hons)) are specifically accredited as partially meeting the academic requirements for CEng. Other Bachelors degrees, honours or non-honours, are accredited specifically for IEng and t...

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What is meant by further learning?

Where a programme partially delivers the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills and/or some of the competence required for a professional title it is described as either: Requiring further learning OR Is further learning For an individ...

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English wording for Engineering Technician (EngTech):

This qualification is approved by (Insert name of Professional Engineering Institution(s)) on behalf of the Engineering Council as contributing to the requirements for professional registration as an Engineering Technician (EngTech). Please note...

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English wording for Information and Communications Technology Technician (ICTTech):

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I have a non-UK degree that is on the European Engineering Education Database (EEED, previously the FEANI INDEX). Is this recognised under the Washington Accord?

No, programmes on the European Engineering Education Database (EEED, previously the FEANI INDEX) are not recognised under the Accords unless they are accredited by one of the Accord signatories that is also a member of FEANI (currently Engineering...

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I have a non-UK degree that has the EUR-ACE® Label. Is this recognised under the Washington Accord?

No, EUR-ACE® labelled programmes are not recognised under the Accords unless they are also accredited by/for an Accord signatory such as the Engineering Council or Engineers Ireland. However, Accord signatories may, at their own discretion, recog...

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I want to apply for EUR ING but I am not a member of one of the professional engineering institutions. What should I do?

To apply for EUR ING in the UK you will need to be a member of one of the professional engineering institutions and registered as a Chartered or Incorporated Engineer. For more information about applying for Chartered Engineer registration pleas...

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What is the difference between a Mutual Exemption Agreement, a Mutual Recognition Agreement and a Reciprocal Recognition Agreement?

There are subtle differences in emphasis: for example, a Mutual Exemption Agreement (MEA) is most likely to grant exemption from part of the assessment process, whereas a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) or Reciprocal Recognition Agreement (RRA)...

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English wording for Engineering Technician (EngTech):

This apprenticeship is approved by (Insert name of professional engineering institution(s)) on behalf of the Engineering Council as contributing to the requirements for professional registration as an Engineering Technician (EngTech). Completing...

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English wording for For Information and Communications Technology Technician (ICTTech):

This apprenticeship is approved by (Insert name of Professional Engineering Institution(s)) on behalf of the Engineering Council as contributing to the requirements for professional registration as an Information and Communications Technology Tech...

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How long does it take to become registered?

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How long does it take to become registered?

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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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I have a non-UK degree that is on the European Engineering Education Database (EEED, previously the FEANI INDEX). Is this recognised under the Washington Accord?

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Information for employers and employees

Value to the employer These degree programmes provide: A flexible and cost-effective way to meet company and employee aspirations, without losing engineers from the workplace. A structured learning programme, tailored to your needs, regardless of...

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Eligibility for IEng

The IEng title is open to anyone who can demonstrate the required professional competences and commitment, as set out in the professional standard UK-SPEC. Individuals generally develop this through education and working experience. The applicati...

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During your study

While studying you should join a professional engineering institution in your specific field. Many offer either free or reduced rate membership for students and apprentices. You could join more than one. Becoming an institution member looks gre...

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Before you apply for an apprenticeship

There are different types of apprenticeship that you can apply for. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, they exist at three levels: Intermediate Apprenticeship (equivalent level as GCSEs/Scottish Standard Grades): Level 2 Advanced Apprentice...

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What accredited or approved status means for apprenticeships and non-degree qualifications

The qualifications and apprenticeships listed on this course search have been accredited or approved by one or more of the licensed institutions. The period of accreditation or approval is normally five years and, except where otherwise stated, th...

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3. Fraudulent Qualifications

The Engineering Council has seen a huge increase in the number of people claiming to hold academic qualifications, usually degrees or post-graduate degrees, which have not been lawfully gained through study and research. They have been bought from...

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Which programmes and qualifications are eligible for approval?

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Quality Assurance Committee (QAC)

QAC is responsible for licensing professional engineering institutions where they are considered competent to assess candidates for professional registration, and evaluate academic courses and professional development programmes for accreditation,...

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During your apprenticeship

Once you’ve begun your apprenticeship, you should join a relevant professional engineering institution, where you might be offered either free or reduced rate membership. Becoming an institution member looks great on your CV and can provide you w...

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I completed the Engineering Council examinations. Are these recognised under the Washington or Sydney Accord?

No. The Washington and Sydney Accords recognise the substantial equivalence of accredited engineering or engineering technology education programmes. Since the Engineering Council examinations are not programmes themselves, they are not accredited...

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English wording:

This degree has been accredited by (name of relevant professional engineering insitution(s)) under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council. Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the Enginee...

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In the middle year(s) of your course

Your second year (and third if you are on an Integrated Masters course) is the ideal time to get yourself some relevant work experience to develop your skills and apply your knowledge in preparation for employment. This could be through summer hol...

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Industry placements

Many universities encourage students to take a year out in industry as part of the degree programme. Placements provide a good opportunity to develop your engineering competence. You should begin recording the work-based experience that you will...

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Engineering Council activities include:

Setting the standards for accredited engineering degree programmes Maintaining a searchable database of accredited engineering HE programmes (ACAD) Licensing professional engineering institutions to accredit degree programmes Managing the profes...

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What accredited status means

Accredited engineering degrees offer students, their parents and advisors, and employers a mark of assurance that the degree programme meets the standards defined and set by the engineering profession. They also provide confidence that some or all...

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What is the difference between the Engineering Council and the professional engineering institutions?

The Engineering Council is the UK regulatory body for the engineering profession. We set and maintain the internationally recognised standards of professional competence and ethics, detailed in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competen...

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Idaho

The Engineering Council and the Idaho Licensing Board have established a comity provision for the recognition of Chartered Engineers. To have your Chartered Engineer (CEng) title recognised you need to have: eight years’ experience post CEng regi...

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Can’t find the degree, qualification or apprenticeship?

Degree apprenticeships are listed within the apprenticeships section of the course search. Foundation degrees are listed in the qualifications section of the course search. In 1992 many UK higher education providers previously referred to as polyt...

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3. Comply with legislation and codes, but be prepared to suggest or promote further improvements

Regulations and codes are generic. They can only deal with anticipated events and cannot predict every possible situation. Engineering professionals should take a measured, yet challenging, approach to potential risks, whether or not regulations a...

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3. Comply with legislation and codes, understand their intent and be prepared to seek further improvements

Seeking advice where necessary, engineers and technicians should: be aware of, and comply with, the security-related laws in countries where they operate or where their products or services will be used act in accordance with relevant security-re...

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List of participating universities

If you are interested in enrolling on one of the programmes or you are an employer interested in developing a route for your employees, you should contact one of the participating universities. Their programmes all adhere to the general model, but...

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International Advisory Panel (IAP)

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Resources available to support you include:

The Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (AHEP) handbook, which sets out learning outcomes and other requirements for achieving accredited programme status An ‘Engineering Council Accredited Degree’ logo available in English and Welsh to...

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Applying to university

Your choice of degree will depend on a variety of factors, including engineering discipline, breadth of coverage, the university’s facilities, placement opportunities in the UK and overseas and the extent of university-employer relationships. You...

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I have gained a qualification outside the UK. Is there a UK equivalent?

Please contact UK-NARIC, the national agency responsible for providing information and advice about how qualifications and skills from overseas compare to the UK's national qualification frameworks. They can compare your qualifications and provide...

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How do I find out if my academic course is accredited?

UK courses accredited for Engineering Council registration are listed on the Engineering Council accredited courses database. Some overseas courses are also listed on our database. If your course is not listed on our database you might find it in...

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I have gained a qualification outside the UK. Is there a UK equivalent?

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