THE ENGINEERING COUNCIL WHAT IS THE ENGINEERING COUNCIL

THE ENGINEERING COUNCIL

WHAT IS THE ENGINEERING COUNCIL? Introduction The regulatory body for the UK engineering profession Sets and maintains internationally recognised standards of professional competence and commitment Holds the national register of over 221, 000 engineers and technicians

GETTING “ACCREDITED” Chartered Incorporated Technician Chartered Engineers develop Incorporated Engineers Contribution to either the solutions to engineering problems using new or existing technologies, through innovation, creativity and change and/or they may have technical accountability for complex systems with significant levels of risk Skill sets necessary to develop other technical staff maintain and manage applications of current and developing technology, and may undertake engineering design, development, manufacture, construction and operation. design, development, manufacture, commissioning, decommissioning, operation or maintenance of products, equipment, processes or services Supervisory or technical responsibility

SECTOR SKILLS COUNCILS Each of the 25 SSCs is an employer-led, independent organisation that covers a specific sector across the UK. The four key goals are: to reduce skills gaps and shortages improve productivity, business and public service performance increase opportunities to boost the skills and productivity of everyone in the sector's workforce improve learning supply including apprenticeships, higher education and National Occupational Standards (NOS).

PROFESSIONAL BODY ORGANISATIONS Professional individuals in a specific industry form together For individuals’ professional development There are lots! Choose one institution – find out why they exist who for the different levels of membership

TRAINING COUNCILS Led by employers to run training E. g. semta, Royal Academy