UK-SPEC Eligibility Criteria For Incorporated Engineer

 UK-SPEC explains the needs that an applicant has to satisfy to have registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng), Engineering Technician (EngTech) or Chartered Engineer (CEng). It also contains examples of those activities that demonstrate the necessary commitment and competence.

All UK-SPEC registration titles need demonstration of five broad areas of competence and commitment:

·        Knowledge and understanding

·        Design, development sorting out engineering problems

·        Interpersonal and communication skills

·        Responsibility, management and leadership

·        Professional Commitment

Who is an Incorporated Engineer?

An Incorporated Engineer manages and maintains applications of current and developing technology. In addition, they make take up engineering design, development, manufacture, operation and construction.

Eligibility criteria for IEng:

Anyone can attain the IEng title provided they can demonstrate the necessary professional competencies and commitment as given in the professional standard UK-SPEC. An individual usually develops this by means of working experience and education.

The IEng registration application process is very simple for those ones with exemplifying academic qualifications. For IEng, this is one of the below-listed items: 

An accredited Bachelor’s or honours degree in technology or engineering

A recognized HNC or HND in technology or engineering (for those programmes that started before September 1999).

An HND or HNC started after September 1999 (but before Sept 2010 in the case of the HNC) or a Foundation Degree in engineering or technology with appropriate further learning to degree level.

An SVQ4 or NVQ4 that has been accepted for the purpose by a licensed engineering institution with appropriate further learning to degree level.

To be kept in mind: Those holding the exemplifying qualifications are automatically qualified for interim registration.

One can still become an Incorporated Engineer without these academic qualifications. Further information regarding the individual, work-based, assessment process can be found in UK-SPEC and from the professional engineering institution of the applicant.

Top 3 benefits of IEng registration:

UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence and Commitment IEng registration will bring you the following benefits:

Respectable professional attitude:

Professional registration is proof of your commitment to professional standards and to developing and improving your capability. Your title provides that you possess a positive attitude and a passion for success within the engineering profession.

There attributes are well respected by employers and customers. It is proof that you will work with safety that will contribute to sustainable development and that you have committed to adhering to the Codes of Conduct.

Better career prospects:

IEng registration will allow you to show employers that you have and are committed to maintaining and improving the skills, knowledge and competency necessary to fulfill the engineering and technological requirements of today. Your title prestige will improve your resume and result in wider employment options, promotion and career progression.

Global recognition:

UK-SPEC, against which an individual is evaluated for IEng, EngTech or CEng registration, has respect across the world. The Engineering Council also works with some international engineering organizations for the promotion of the recognition of the standard and titles overseas. It will play a huge role in facilitating the international mobility of professionally registered engineers and technicians.