Which criteria are right for me?
CEng - expand to view the relevant criteria
| Be a member of the IET or submit an application for membership at the same time as their application for Registration |
| Be a serving member of the Engineering or Cyberspace Professions at time of submission, and hold the rank of Squadron Leader or, exceptionally, the rank of Flight Lieutenant; and |
| Have completed a minimum of 2 years in a Technical Engineering Appointment. |
| Evidence required to demonstrate underpinning knowledge and understanding required for Registration as CEng. An accredited Bachelors’ degree with honours in engineering or technology, plus either an appropriate Masters’ degree accredited by a professional engineering institution, or evidence of additional learning to Masters’ level; or |
| An accredited integrated MEng degree: or |
| For those applicants without relevant exemplifying qualifications but who believe they can demonstrate evidence of work-based or other learning to the necessary level, they will need to provide a clear demonstration to the satisfaction of the IET of their achievement of the same level of knowledge and understanding as the above. |
| It is anticipated that Engineering Officers who have attained the rank of Squadron Leader should be able to evidence UK&U after at least one year in a technical/engineering posting at that rank. |
IEng - expand to view the relevant criteria
| Be a member of the IET or submit an application for membership at the same time as their application for Registration; |
| Be a serving member of the Engineering or Cyberspace Professions holding the substantive rank of at least Flight Lieutenant or; |
| Be a serving member of the sub-specialisations of Engineering Air, or Engineering Ground of the Engineering Profession, holding the substantive rank of at least Chief Technician or; |
| Be a serving member of the sub-specialisation of Survival Equipment of the Engineering Profession or serving member of the Cyberspace Profession, holding the substantive rank of at least Flight Sergeant; or |
| Within the sub-specialisation of Engineering Air, holding the rank of Sergeant and be awarded the Airworthiness Certificate of Competency at Level G for authorisations; and |
| Have served in a Technical Engineering Appointment, at the minimum rank specified, for at least two years. |
| Evidence required to demonstrate underpinning knowledge and understanding required for Registration as IEng: An appropriate Bachelors’ degree in engineering or technology. A degree accredited by the Engineering Council is ideal, but most reputable Bachelors’ degrees in engineering or technology are acceptable; or |
| A Higher National Certificate or Diploma or a Foundation Degree in engineering or technology, plus evidence of appropriate additional learning, including work-based learning; or |
| For those applicants without relevant exemplifying qualifications but who believe they can demonstrate evidence of work-based or other learning to the necessary level will need to provide a clear demonstration, to the satisfaction of the IET, of achievement of the same level of knowledge and understanding as the above. |
EngTech and ICTTech - expand to view the relevant criteria
| To qualify to apply for EngTech an applicant must: |
| Be a member of the IET or submit an application for membership at the same time as their application for Registration; |
| Be a serving member of either the Engineering or Cyberspace Professions in the Royal Air Force at time of submission of application; and |
| Hold a NVQ L3 qualification in their specialism or hold the substantive rank of Corporal. |
| Evidence required to demonstrate underpinning knowledge and understanding required for Registration as EngTech (or for those in the Cyberspace Profession, EngTech or ICTTech, as appropriate): Completion of a programme leading to NVQ L3; or |
| A suitable qualification at QCF3 (or SCQF or EQF equivalent) or above; or |
| Clear demonstration, to the satisfaction of the IET, of achievement of the same level of knowledge and understanding as the above. Examples of training and experience leading to the same level of personal technical contribution are required. |
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 the completed form with payment and endorsement.
1. For review and endorsement:
Please email armedforces@theiet.org for a list of service endorsers.
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.
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