The students should never judge their masters. As scientists and engineers we stand on the shoulders of the greats. We wouldn't be here as engineers were it not for the achievements of the likes of Faraday, and other greats.


CEng registration is a fantastic achievement; but the title comes with some caveats; one of  which is that it is a subscription based award. The EC is basically leasing or renting out the status on an annual basis. It's not a permanent fixture and nor is it free, even if the recipient's employer has to pay for it. Secondly, there is a matter of submitting an annual CPD form. It's like renting a flat and having to decorate it on a yearly basis. Some engineers will put up with it for the title, whilst others will find it unappealing, especially if their pay and working conditions do not necessarily improve.

The students should never judge their masters. As scientists and engineers we stand on the shoulders of the greats. We wouldn't be here as engineers were it not for the achievements of the likes of Faraday, and other greats.


CEng registration is a fantastic achievement; but the title comes with some caveats; one of  which is that it is a subscription based award. The EC is basically leasing or renting out the status on an annual basis. It's not a permanent fixture and nor is it free, even if the recipient's employer has to pay for it. Secondly, there is a matter of submitting an annual CPD form. It's like renting a flat and having to decorate it on a yearly basis. Some engineers will put up with it for the title, whilst others will find it unappealing, especially if their pay and working conditions do not necessarily improve.