You take a rather large leap of thought to say that my work as a PRA indicates that the IET are now failing in some way. PRAs are available to all who want their help (whether they are aiming for IEng, CEng, EngTech etc. by the way). We help individuals to achieve their best application - or at least that is our goal. The registration process does take a long time in some cases. Volunteers do the assessments and the interviews, and at times there are more than a thousand cases in the loop; a logistical nightmare for the IET staff. Despite this, everyone gets equal and fair attention.
When an individual receives his or her EngTech or whatever, they can be sure it says something about them.
The IET must, and do, continue to change and improve, as the profession develops. They DO have a voice within government. They can always do better. I can aways do better, but that doesn't make me a failure, it just makes me normal!
I don't believe the IET is elitist, but it must maintain standards. As far as professional registration is concerned, these standards are set down by the Engineering Council, and the institution is audited to ensure they are being followed. The IET also sets its own standards governing grades of membership. These are strictly adhered to, and it is the members themselves that ensure this happens.
I hope that helps. I'm sorry if you feel that the institution has let you down personally in some way. The best course of action in these cases is always to take a deep breath and get on with it. If you are a professional engineer with the necessary competences you will be recognised and accepted.
You take a rather large leap of thought to say that my work as a PRA indicates that the IET are now failing in some way. PRAs are available to all who want their help (whether they are aiming for IEng, CEng, EngTech etc. by the way). We help individuals to achieve their best application - or at least that is our goal. The registration process does take a long time in some cases. Volunteers do the assessments and the interviews, and at times there are more than a thousand cases in the loop; a logistical nightmare for the IET staff. Despite this, everyone gets equal and fair attention.
When an individual receives his or her EngTech or whatever, they can be sure it says something about them.
The IET must, and do, continue to change and improve, as the profession develops. They DO have a voice within government. They can always do better. I can aways do better, but that doesn't make me a failure, it just makes me normal!
I don't believe the IET is elitist, but it must maintain standards. As far as professional registration is concerned, these standards are set down by the Engineering Council, and the institution is audited to ensure they are being followed. The IET also sets its own standards governing grades of membership. These are strictly adhered to, and it is the members themselves that ensure this happens.
I hope that helps. I'm sorry if you feel that the institution has let you down personally in some way. The best course of action in these cases is always to take a deep breath and get on with it. If you are a professional engineer with the necessary competences you will be recognised and accepted.
