• Relevant level 3 NVQs and SVQs meet IHIE's academic requirements and can be "recycled" into a review report. There is no interview for this route.
• Click here for the EngTech information and download the Rough Guide for the NVQ route.

NVQs/SVQs and IEng

• NVQ/SVQs at level 4 and 3 can access the Technical Report Route to IEng. Click here for Document IE4
• The following NVQs/SVQs at level 4, meet many of the Competence Standards in the Incorporated Review:


  Transportation
  Highway Management
  Site Management
  Project Management
  See Document IE2 for details or ring the IHIE.
• Individual NVQ/SVQ units can also provide proof of achieving the Institute's competence requirements. Applicants need to use the Evidence Summary Form to show how their NVQ units meet the review statements of competence set out in Document IE3
• NVQ units can provide structured continuing professional development, which meets the 'CPD Day' requirements of the professional review and demonstrates a structured approach to development in a CPD Plan.
• NVQ and individual units can contribute towards further learning, to top up post-1999 Higher Nationals, science or building qualifications to degree level. Ask IHIE for a Career Assessment. Email us a CV, a copy of your certificates. and details of the units (or a weblink).

For descriptions of the transportation qualifications visit transportationvg.org.uk. These awards are available through CASL Group in partnership with leading training consultancy, TMS

For other details go to the Awarding Bodies, OUVS, EdExcel, SQA, City and Guilds.

FAQ: Who can sign my application form?

A corporate member of ICE or IHT who knows your work can sign, if you cannot find a local IHIE member.

FAQ: What's the next submission deadline?

Click here for this year's review submission dates.

FAQ: How do I login to the 'Member's Area'?

You don't need a 'login'. A few interactive sections don't yet work but you can view most of the information or contact us.

FAQ: How do I upgrade my membership?

Fill in the Transfer and Subscription Payment Forms. You can upgrade to Member and Fellow on the basis of your experience - no Review is necessary.

FAQ: I have started on the two-part Review, can I continue?

Yes you can continue. You'll need to submit your Review Report etc before 31 December 2009 or, if you wish, you can switch to the streamlined 2006 review - it's up to you.

FAQ: I passed my IPD a couple of years ago; do I have a time limit on my review report?

Yes. You must submit your Review Report etc within 3 years of notification of passing your IPD.

FAQ: Is my Geography degree accepted for IEng?

It depends. Send us copies of your certificate and list of units and all the syllabus details you have. The IHIE Academic Standards Panel decides if the degree contains enough science and technology to be deemed 'cognate'.

If yes, you can top up with further learning and follow the standard review route.

If no, we normally suggest you gain a relevant MSc or an HNC Civils plus 30 degree credits at QCA level H to follow the standard Review route.

In both cases you can follow the Technical Report Route. BA graduates will need a significant or complex engineering scheme to analyse.

FAQ: Who can help me find a Mentor?

It really is best to identify an engineer at your workplace (perhaps your line manager or an EC-registered engineer colleague) willing to support you. If that's not possible email us. We can provide a back-up to assist you or your mentor.

FAQ: I am an IHIE Mentor. When can I become a reviewer?

We like to use keen Mentors on local Technician reviews and as helpers at Preparing for Professional Review courses. You can apply to become a reviewer now if you hold a responsible posst. Once accepted you will be invited to observe a couple of reviews, attend a 'Preparing for Professional Review' course and receive a Briefing CD.

FAQ: How can I top up my HND?

The benchmark academic level for Incorporated Engineer is a batchelor degree in engineering or technology. To gain the equivalent you can:

• transfer to a BSc engineering or technology course final year
• take a relevant MSc or Postgraduate Diploma
• hold the Nottingham Trent University Professional Certificate available by semi-distance learning (entry now closed)
• pass 2 papers from the Engineering Council Diploma exam run by City & Guilds.

Download How do I get qualified for a full list of part-time options.

FAQ: Is an NVQ4 recognised for IEng?

To follow the standard Incorporated Professional Review you need an accepted academic engineering qualification as well as an NVQ4.

If you have both, you can recycle aspects of your NVQ instead of the normal Project Report - see Document IE3
If you 'only' have the NVQ4, you must follow the Technical Report Route - see Document IE4

FAQ: What counts as health and safety "CPD Days"?

Get more advice in the PR Guidance Note.

FAQ: Can I 'transfer' from IEng to CEng?

There's no direct bridge. You need to gain Further Learning or follow the Technical Report Route if you don't meet the full academic entry requirements. Start by asking IHIE for a career assessment.

FAQ: What are the benefits of EC Registration?

See the Engineering Council's answers
* for engineers
* for employers
* for technicians

IPR Results SEPTEMBER 2008

Congratulations to these new registered Incorporated Engineers, now Fellows IHIE

FORMAN Stuart, Project Manager, Ringway Group
LOGUE Joel, Safety Engineer, Atkins
HARLAND Danny, Traffic Engineer, Durham CC
NETTLE Kyra, HIghways Officer, Lincolnshire CC

IPR Results JUNE 2008

Congratulations to these new registered Incorporated Engineers, now Fellows IHIE

BADROCK Darren, Assistant Engineer, Bradford MDC
CARDUS Howard, Project Manager, Halcrow
CURRIE Helen, Area Engineer, Surrey CC
HARLAND Danny, Traffic Engineer, Durham CC
McArthur Darren, Technical Engineer, Bracknell Forest BC
PRICE Kevin, Assistant Engineer, Telford and Wrekin Council
ROSE Christopher, Development Co-ordinator, Gloucestershire CC
SHEARER Michelle, Senior Technician, Durham CC
STOKER Sarah- Anne, Technician, Durham CC
THOMAS Melanie, Project Manager, Cornwall CC

TPR Results JUNE 2008

Congratulations to these new registered EngineeringTechnican Engineers, now Members of IHIE

SMITH David, Local Area Technician, Buckinghamshire CC
ROBERTS Tom, Assistant Engineer, South Gloucestershire

IPR Results March 2008

BIDDICK Christopher, Area Manager, Cornwall CC
GRIGGS Paul, Principal Engineer, Peter Brett
PECK Nicola, Ipswich BC
ROBERTS Paul, Engineer, Bucks CC
STEWART Paul, Technical Officer, North Lanarkshire CC

IPR Results December 2007

BARTLEY Paul, Principal Engineer, Jacobs Babtie
EBIZIE Chijioke, Career Grade Engineer, Tameside MBC
MORGAN Ciaron, Senior Engineer, Jacobs
WEBB Stephen, Team Leader, Atkins

Ellie Baker, a Highways Officer at Lincolnshire CC, is IHIE's 1000th Professional Review.

She received a commemorative plate. Gerry Harvey made the presentation at IHIE headquarters on 5 October which Ellie was visiting with Paul Coathup, Divisional Highways Manager for Greater Lincoln and Gainsborough Division, Lincolnshire County Council.

Profile

Ellie Baker has always worked for Lincolnshire. She is now responsible for all highways functions for over a third of the City of Lincoln - maintenance, traffic management, implementing the Community Travel Zone programme, liaison with members.

She gained her HNC in 2000 at Lincoln college with Chris Bean who is a great supporter of professional institutions and his students. After joining IHIE as a Graduate Member she submitted her initial professional development portfolio for assessment in 2003 and completed the review this April. Her reviewers were Gerry Harvey and Bob Leonard.

Some history

The Institute began reviewing applicants independently in 1986. Previously reviews had been run jointly with SCET. We were both members of the standing joint committee and using the same standards until IHIE left. The timing of the 1000th milestone is particularly felicitous, it being IHIE's 40th anniversary year.

The first candidates were Robert Beattie then with Worcester City and now Taywood Homes and Bill Parks then Wiltshire now Mouchel Parkman, reviewed by Stephen Chandler, John Hayes and Grove Risbey in Cwmbran in August 1986.

Trained staff are better prepared for their Initial Professional Development assessment, their professional review, and they deliver your services better.

IHIE is licensed by the Engineering Council to approve company training programmes for IEng and EngTech. The institute offers mentor training and support and approval visits for companies and authorities though its national training advisory service.

• Good practice guidance for companies
• Why train your staff?
• Applying to IHIE for approval

IHIE is licensed by the Engineering Council to approve company and/authority training/IPD programmes.

Download the Good Practice document here .

• Improves staff performance allows companies to recruit the better trainees develops the staff skills companies want in order to improve their business or services.
• Motivates and rewards staff.

IHIE approval of company schemes is a quality mark and assures staff that the organisation is committed to their specialist needs as incorporated engineers, technicians and as highways and transportation professionals.

IHIE has wealth of experience which organisations can tap into and we can provide performance objectives to assist you in structuring your training. Mentor training courses are available from IHIE to support your staff networks.

IHIE approved companies are empowered to assess initial professional development in-house, subject to an institute audit which speeds up the professional review.

• Investors in People and/or ICE approved
• NVQ / SVQ Assessment Centres

1. Download and read the Good Practice Guide and the approvals Checklist.

2. Send IHIE:

• A copy of your existing scheme (or a summary)
• A statement setting out how staff will be prepared for registration using Engineering Council Statements of Competence (Document IE3).

3. IHIE will confirm that you meet the checklist criteria and arrange for a National Training Advisor to visit.

4. Our Policy & Development Committee will consider the checklist review and the visit report. You should be through the system in three to four months.

If you cannot use the Fast Track, follow the approval checklist to compile an application. Send IHIE a statement covering:

• Scheme aims and objectives, typical training programmes, management systems and resources, staff responsibilities for training and development, arrangements for supervision, support, monitoring and recording, opportunities for further and continuing education
• Any successes to date

The Institute Secretary or local advisors are happy to guide you through and mentor-training courses are available.

To become a Chartered Engineer through IHIE please download the documents below. Go to Forms and Guidance for the application and other forms you'll need and for our helpful advice leaflets. The Rough Guide is a helpful starting point.

To see the Engineering Council information click here.

IHIE Routes to Registration (E1)

Check you have the right qualifications and experience for CEng.

Becoming CEng: Professional Review (CE2)

This document explains the standard Review route which you can access if you have either the benchmark academic qualifications or if you have a BEng (Hons) or BSc (Hons) or are a senior IEng and can prove equivalence through Further Learning (see below).

Becoming CEng: Chartered Standards (CE3)

This document sets out the EC statements of competence and gives additional guidance and examples. You will need this for all routes.

Other Routes to CEng (CE4)

Explains the non standard routes to IEng, including the Technical Report Route and how to get advice and confirmation of your progression route.

If you would like to see an Example synopsis or report, email us.

Further Learning (F/CEng)

Explains how to use work based learning to top up a BEng (Hons) or BSc (Hons) in engineering or science or an IEng with considerable higher level engineering (not management) experience to follow the standard Review.

If you believe you need Further Learning or the Technical Report Route, telephone or email IHIE first. You will probably need to supply the following information in order for the Institute to make an individual career assessment:

• A CV which explains current responsibilities
• Copy of your academic certificates
• List of units/modules studied
• Brief details of any final year degree project or dissertation.

Useful Links

• Annual timetable for Incorporated Reviews
• Preparing for Professional Review Courses
• Frequently Asked Questions

Profiles

• Read about recent IHIE CEngs

The following information on planning your professional development is also available in the IHIE publication, Moving Ahead. (in folder)

IHIE members are obliged to maintain their technical and professional competence and support the development of others. The Engineering Council requires IHIE to monitor our members' competence and we do this by sending a questionnaire each year to a annual random sample of members.

Email deputy@ihie.org.uk for personal advice and support on fulfilling your training needs.

IHIE aims to be an active, responsive and democratic institution. Members matter to IHIE: all technical Institute events are organised by members, IHIE mentors and reviewers help colleagues gain registration and policy positions are written by members.

IHIE provides professional leadership and development by sharing knowledge and standards based on integrity, fairness and quality. We are the Institute for all practitioners improving the highway environment and delivering a safe, sustainable transport system.

You can access all grades without a review.  See 'what grade is right for you.'

The Engineering Council (UK) has launched the UK section of this new international register.

The UK section is open to Incorporated Engineers who:

• have an academic qualification equivalent to an accredited degree/diploma/certificate
• have seven years post-graduation experience
• have two years in responsible charge of engineering work
• are maintaining continuing professional development

Go to http://www.engc.org.uk/International/About_International_Register.aspx for application forms and guidance notes.

Completed applications with supporting documents and a £90 fee should be returned to IHIE, who will process them for EC (UK).

Unfortunately under the international agreement, applications from IEngs that have achieved this status through a 'competency' route (i.e. MCR, Senior Route, Career Appraisal Route, or the Technical Report option (even where there is an underlying academic qualification) under the Individual Route since the introduction of UK-SPEC).

Successful candidates will be granted the right to use of the post-nominal title IntET (UK), denoting the jurisdiction that awarded the title.  The jurisdiction must be clearly shown when the title is used.

We will be in touch shortly to confirm if your application was successful.  If you have not heard from us within 10 days, please contact membership@ihie.org.uk.