ICE recommends that you join an Approved Training Scheme. It guarantees a commitment by your employer to mentor and provide a structured approach to meeting the requirements of the ICE Development Objectives within ICE 3005A.
ICE Approved Training Scheme
Below is a search tool which you can use to identify organisations whose training schemes are approved by ICE (where a website is available, it is shown; where no website is listed, a telephone number is provided):
Training Agreements
To join a scheme, an individual must enter into a Training Agreement (TA) which links the trainee, the employer and ICE. Whilst an employer will operate such a scheme, ICE, through its Regional Support Teams (RST) (for UK based companies and in Hong Kong), will audit it and provide active assistance and guidance to the trainee.
Non UK-based trainees may still register a TA. However, outside the UK and Hong Kong, no local RST support is available. This is provided by the Professional Development Manager at ICE London.
Both the employer and trainee are required to make commitments which are formalised in an agreement. The same agreement is then registered with ICE. Please note that you must have your employer’s permission to register a training agreement.
For further guidance, consult Membership Guidance Note 31.
The TA facilitates the achievement of the Development Objectives. Completion of the TA is verified by means of the Training Review and, depending on the grade of membership, can take approximately two to four years.
Online training agreement registrations/transfers
Some trainees can now apply to enter into a TA or register the transfer of their TA to a new employer online. You can confirm if your employer is enabled for online registration via our Approved Employers Search tool.
Before you register your TA with us online, you should meet with your registered Supervising Civil Engineer (SCE) (see MGN31) to agree that they will support you throughout your training agreement. You will need the membership number of the SCE to complete the registration, which should be obtained when you both meet.
Apply online
Applying online to register your TA is easy to complete: just follow the link below.
The organisation’s training scheme administrator will provide you with detailed instructions on how to use the online system. If your employer has not signed up to the online facility, you can still apply by completing the paper application form.
More information
For further guidance on registering under a Training Agreement, please contact the CATS Coordinator at the ICE: t: +44 (0) 207 665 2008 or email: cats@ice.org.uk.
Additional support can be obtained from your Regional Support Team. (If within the UK or Hong Kong); or the Professional Development Manager (email profdev@ice.org.uk) at ICE in London if you are based elsewhere.