ICE has formed a special partnership with IMechE and the IET to increase the status, recognition and number of registered engineering technicians (EngTechs).
The partnership is supported by funding from the Gatsby Foundation. It will deliver a programme of work to promote the benefits of Engineering Council registration to EngTechs currently in training, students in further education and those already employed.
Engineering technicians are vitally important to the UK and our economy. They have the skills and expertise the country needs to deliver 21st Century services, systems and products.
“This programme offers a great opportunity to raise the awareness of the work of, and potential career paths for EngTechs, and the professions in which they work. The fact that such a partnership is in place shows that the three institutions are taking the role of technicians very seriously.”
Nick Baveystock, ICE Director General
Boosting Growth
Our aim is to increase the number of registered EngTechs from 14,000 to 100,000 by 2018. We also plan to establish a sustainable model for registration, to encourage year-on-year growth to 2025 and beyond. This is the first time that the three largest professional institutions have worked together on a programme of this scale.
EngTechs play a crucial role in supporting the civil engineering team by applying proven techniques to solve practical engineering problems. They have creative aptitudes and skills within defined fields of technology working on technical designs and ensuring construction runs smoothly and on time.
Benefits of Qualifying
There are many attractive reasons to become an EngTechs, including greater recognition for skills, more influence within the organisation and industry, an internationally recognised qualification, improved career prospects and the potential for higher earnings.
Next Steps
The programme team, which should be in place in March 2013, will create well-researched implementation plans to promote the benefits of registration. These plans will go into operation in 2014.