Students & Careers
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If you are studying at a UK college or university, you are welcome to join IHIE and it's FREE until you turn 21.
Click on How to join for an application form.
You can move up the grades as you gain your qualifications and experience.
Professional Engineer Registration
If you are aiming for Engineering Council registration, Document E1 summarises the entry requirements for the Professional Review which leads to registration.
Chartered Engineer: you need an MEng or BEng (Hons) plus an MSc and the right leadership experience.
Incorporated Engineer: you need a degree in engineering and experience with independent responsibility.
Engineering Technician: you need a National Certificate or equivalent and on the job experience.
These academic qualifications are the benchmarks: you can still become a registered professional with a range of other qualifications and experience using other routes to the review,
Training
For more on the sort of training you should look for, click here.
IHIE accredits company training schemes to ensure quality provision to get you on the EC register faster.
The IHIE Excellence Award for Employee Development marks out top companies for training. Check it out on Highway Excellence Awards.
IHIE's Professional Certificates define the competences specialists should be aiming for. Gaining a Professional Certificate publically demonstrates your knowledge and expertise.