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CEng Registration?

Muhammad Ali Ali

Hi All,

I think I am eligible for CEng and currently in the process of my application, but the Assigned PRA insists to first go for IEng, as I am of the other view as I am well aware of my experience.(Total of 17 years experience, Post Degree experience is 10 years, Post diploma experience is 7 years).

I am of the view to submit my application for CEng at least, and if there is any discrepancy, shall be highlighted so then I can best prepare for 2nd or 3rd attempt, but since IEng is not priority to me, therefore, I prefer to go directly for CEng.

Please advise best case scenario and worst case scenario in case I opt for registration of CEng.



Muhammad Ali

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    The situation that you describe has vexed everyone involved in registration at the IET for many years.

    Historically, UK professional institutions registered either Chartered Engineers or Incorporated Engineers. Most people chose on the basis of their academic qualifications, which institution to approach. It was possible though not common, to achieve CEng by long experience (aged over 35) and being invited to produce a special dissertation (The Technical Report Route). But usually if you lacked a CEng accredited degree, you would be classified an “Associate Member” or advised to approach an IEng institution.  

    Using UK-SPEC it is not possible to reliably and accurately divide experienced engineers into IEng and CEng, because across the very wide range of activities that engineers carry out, there is considerable overlap. However, the IET applies a very thorough process in line with Engineering Council regulations to come to a professional opinion. Engineering Council rules require someone to apply for only one category, not “either/or”.

    A Professional Registration Advisor will do their best, with the benefit of knowing about previous cases and latest trends in interpretation by IET assessors, to guide you.  

    Since you do not seem to attach much value to IEng, there seems little point in applying for it.  If you want CEng then that is what you should apply for, if you can gain credible endorsement from others who are in a good position to judge your work.  If a PRA thinks that you are IEng then you should understand that some IET assessors, may also share that view.  Therefore, your CEng application should be very well developed to reduce the risk.

    If you are unsuccessful, you will be advised about what to do before applying again.

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    The situation that you describe has vexed everyone involved in registration at the IET for many years.

    Historically, UK professional institutions registered either Chartered Engineers or Incorporated Engineers. Most people chose on the basis of their academic qualifications, which institution to approach. It was possible though not common, to achieve CEng by long experience (aged over 35) and being invited to produce a special dissertation (The Technical Report Route). But usually if you lacked a CEng accredited degree, you would be classified an “Associate Member” or advised to approach an IEng institution.  

    Using UK-SPEC it is not possible to reliably and accurately divide experienced engineers into IEng and CEng, because across the very wide range of activities that engineers carry out, there is considerable overlap. However, the IET applies a very thorough process in line with Engineering Council regulations to come to a professional opinion. Engineering Council rules require someone to apply for only one category, not “either/or”.

    A Professional Registration Advisor will do their best, with the benefit of knowing about previous cases and latest trends in interpretation by IET assessors, to guide you.  

    Since you do not seem to attach much value to IEng, there seems little point in applying for it.  If you want CEng then that is what you should apply for, if you can gain credible endorsement from others who are in a good position to judge your work.  If a PRA thinks that you are IEng then you should understand that some IET assessors, may also share that view.  Therefore, your CEng application should be very well developed to reduce the risk.

    If you are unsuccessful, you will be advised about what to do before applying again.

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