Even those who have no qualifications are unlikely to need to attend an interview.
There are currently around 239,000 registered engineers in the UK: 179,500 chartered engineers, 33,750 incorporated engineers, but only 14,000 engineering technicians. It is estimated that tens of thousands of practising technicians hold the relevant standards of competence to be eligible for EngTech but many are possibly unaware of this.
Six engineers from across the industry have now successfully gone through this new application process and attained Engineering Technician status:
Both Christopher Bond and David Gardener attained BTEC Level 3 in Civil Engineering in 2005 then Level 5 – HNC – in 2007. They decided to seek professional recognition by applying for Registration as Engineering Technicians at similar times last year. Their applications were supported by Sean Barry (project manager, Northumbrian Water) who has worked with Christopher for seven years and known David for two.
Barry said: “I am very pleased to see Chris and David’s successful registration which proves the knowledge, understanding and competence they have within their chosen fields. They have taken a firm step up the professional ladder and I am confident they will continue to demonstrate a commitment to these professional high standards.”
Source: Institute of Water
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