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Back to Basics - TMIET & MIET

John Frankham
I came to the IET web site today hoping for some explanation of what these acronyms mean, and which one is appropriate for whom. Also, some detail on why one would want to be one or the other would be good.

I could find none of these answers. I know these are basic questions, but that is the point. I failed to even find an expansion of the acronyms let alone any other explanations. Just information on how to apply and discussions on whether to do so.



Perhaps I am a bit slow. Please let me know if I missed something obvious!
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    So without a doubt, the term "engineer" in UK english is devalued





    Devalued?



    The issue is NOT the English language, nor the vast majority of people that use the language. The issue is a subset of snobs who think they are better (more "value"), rather than just different. You put "engineer" in brackets, yet, the person coming out, by definition IS an engineer





    Oxford English DIctionary

    Engineer

    A person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, or structures.



    That sounds like the "man" who is attending to do the engineering work you cannot do.





    "The next step would then be to insist that only people with the accepted accreditation (CENg, Eur Ing) are referred to in this way."

    Yes, use the jargon of our own little world, oblivious to how the rest speak.





    Good luck trying to get ONLY CEng etc referred to as engineers. NOT going to happen. This has been looked at loads of times by governments.
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