Which criteria are right for me?
CEng - expand to view the relevant criteria
You must hold the substantive rank of at least Warrant Officer in the Royal Signals in an engineering supervisory trade, or Major for Direct Entry Officers. |
Engineering Supervisor Completion of either the Royal Corps of Signals Foreman of Signals, Foreman of Signals (Information Systems), Yeoman of Signals, or Yeoman of Signals (Electronic Warfare) course with a minimum of a level 6 (Bachelors) Technical Degree or technical Bachelor level learning and six years subsequent experience in a minimum of two technical roles. |
Technical Officer Telecommunications (TOT) Have demonstrated CEng competence including underpinning knowledge through FofS service and more than three years technical engineering experience in role as a commissioned TOT. |
Technical Officer Telecommunications (Information Systems) (TOT (IS)) Have demonstrated CEng competence including underpinning knowledge through FofS(IS) service and more than three years of technical engineering experience in role as a commissioned TOT (IS). |
Direct Entry Officer Hold the minimum rank of Major with proven capability in at least two technical SO2 appointments underpinned by either an accredited technical Master’s Degree or equivalent technical Masters level learning. |
We believe in the value of experience as well as education. That’s why the Royal Signals Endorser will consider your application even if you don’t meet the above academic requirements but can prove you have the same level of knowledge and understanding. |
IEng - expand to view the relevant criteria
You must hold the substantive rank of at least SSgt in the Royal Signals in an engineering supervisory trade or Capt as a Direct Entry officer. You also should have completed at least one technical engineering appointment, post completion of training, in the minimum substantive rank for at least two years. |
Engineering Supervisor Completion of either the Royal Corps of Signals Foreman of Signals, Foreman of Signals (Information Systems), Yeoman of Signals, or Yeoman of Signals (Electronic Warfare) course with a minimum of a level 6 (Bachelor’s) Technical Degree or technical Bachelor level learning and two years subsequent experience in a technical role. |
Captain (Direct Entry) Demonstrated technical capability in engineering underpinned by a relevant Bachelor’s Degree or technical Bachelor level learning. Must have completed Troop Commander’s course, plus one year as a Troop Commander, plus one year Royal Corps of Signals Field Squadron. Minimum total of four years’ service following RMAS (Sandhurst) Commissioning Course. |
We believe in the value of experience as well as education. That’s why the Royal Signals Endorser will consider your application even if you don’t meet the above academic requirements but can prove you have the same level of knowledge and understanding. |
ICTTech - expand to view the relevant criteria
Communication Systems Engineer (Non-Supervisory) or Installation Technician You must have completed Class Three training plus two years’ service in trade or Class One training completed. |
Communication Systems Operator (CS Op) or CS Op EW (Electronic Warfare) Class Three Trade Training plus three years’ experience in trade (including attaining Class Two) or Class One with at least three years’ service. |
Engineering Supervisor On appointment. |
We believe in the value of experience as well as education. That’s why the Royal Signals Endorser will consider your application even if you don’t meet the above academic requirements but can prove you have the same level of knowledge and understanding. |
EngTech - expand to view the relevant criteria
A suitable qualification at QCF3 (or SCQF or EQF equivalent) or above. |
We believe in the value of experience as well as education. That’s why the Royal Signals Endorser will consider your application even if you don’t meet the above academic requirements but can prove you have the same level of knowledge and understanding. |
Royal Corps of Signals Eligibility Guideline
The eligibility criteria is underpinned by a Special Registration Agreement or SRA. This provides a guide to the agreed mapping between Royal Corps of Signals' training, education, expected experience at rank and trade levels, and the Engineering Council professional registration levels.
Please note that all applications for CEng/IEng are subject to review and comment by the Royal Signals SRA panel in order to obtain endorsement. The Royal Signals SRA panel, in consultation with the IET, will seek to review all applications which fall outside the eligibility criteria, based on the evidence of engineering competence. This means that even if you do not meet the above eligibility criteria, your application can still be considered by the panel.
Membership and Professional Registration fees for Armed Forces members
How do I apply?
Check your eligibility using the criteria above and then complete the DERS application form.
Send completed forms and supporting documents to:
1. For review and endorsement:
C2 WLD
HQ R SIGNALS
Griffin House
Blandford
Dorset
DT11 8RH
2. To submit to the IET:
Registration and Standards
The Institution of Engineering and Technology
Futures Place
Kings Way
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 2UA
UK
Or email adminsupport@theiet.org
Electronic signatures can be accepted.
Good to know
- You need to be a member of the IET before applying.
- Military/MOD computers might have trouble downloading the application pack. If you have any problems please email armedforces@theiet.org.
- All military personnel are also able to apply via the standard route of application, providing you meet the Engineering Council requirements.
- Applications must be endorsed before submitting to the IET.