CEng application

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Hi, I had applied for CEng approximately 3 months back, after reviewing my application IET came back to me by rejecting the application station I have not met the requirements for CEng. However my IET PRA stated that my application fulfills all the requirements for CEng and adeptly showcase all the required UK competency before I submitted my application. In the rejection letter IET asked me to get in touch with another PRA different to the person who reviewed my application originally for feedback and improving my application for resubmission in the future. 
 Has something similar happened to anyone else and is there any advice you can give to overcome it? I have filled the application to the best of my ability, providing clear examples . However, the conflicting assessments have left me uncertain about the fairness of the evaluation process. Another concern is IET asking me to speak with another PRA for the feedback. Given the circumstances how will I know if the assessment/feedback given by the new PRA is correct and I could get rejected again.

Andy Millar · Answer

Kevin Thomas said: my IET PRA stated that my application fulfills all the requirements for CEng 
 Hi, 
 Totally agree with Gerard's points, but one more thing - hopefully your PRA didn't actually say this. As PRAs we're like your barrister, we can help you make your best case but only the assessors can decide if you meet all the competences. It's a difficult judgement, and it needs more than one person to make it. 
 Kevin Thomas said: how will I know if the assessment/feedback given by the new PRA is correct 
 Your PRA (whether the original one or a new one) will have access to all the comments made by the assessors, so your re-application can focus on the specific areas where the assessors could not see evidence of all the competences. 
 Unknown said: come back to it in 10 years or so 
 Actually, it may be that you can re-apply immediately if there was evidence that you didn't include in your original application. More commonly, it may be that you need to get a bit more experience, which may take 6 months to a year - but it all depends on the exact reason why the assessors considered that you didn't meet the competences. 
 Bottom line: If your PRA thought you were ready to apply then you probably weren't far off, so talk to one who has access to the assessors comments and then you'll know exactly where you are and what more you need to show. 
 Good luck, 
 Andy

Gerard O&#39;Neill · Answer

Hi, 
 
 was your original PRA named on your application? Staff will normally approach the named PRA to work with an applicant with an unsuccessful application. It is also possible that the PRA was named and staff have approached them but due to commitments, they are not available to work with you now. All PRAs are volunteers and fit their commitment around their normal lives. 
 Working with your PRA, it is possible to determine why an application is unsuccessful and they can access more details on the background to your case etc.

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