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Further learning

If you want to become an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) but dont have the required academic qualifications , you can still achieve your goal by doing some further learning. 

Further learning helps you meet the educational requirements for becoming an Incorporated  Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) . There are many ways to do further learning ranging from improving your on-the-job knowledge to getting another qualification.

What further learning do I need?

 Here are some examples of qualifications and what you may need to move to IEng or CEng level:

  • BEng (Hons) degree
    • Acceptable for IEng, further learning needed for CEng
  • BSc (Hons) degree
    • Acceptable for IEng, further learning needed for CEng
  • HNC, HND or foundation degree
    • Acceptable for EngTech, further learning needed for IEng

Use ICE's course search tool to check which level you can currently apply for.

Further learning in education or at work

You have 2 options:
 

Education

You can study for another accredited qualification  for IEng or CEng level. For example:

  • If you have a HNC, HND or foundation degree, you'll need an accredited bachelor degree to become IEng-registered
  • If you have an IEng-level accredited degree or equivalent
  • If you have a partial CEng accredited degree, you'll need either a technical or no-technical master's (MSc)

If you cannot find your degree on our accredited course search, our Academic Qualifications Panel will decide if your qualifications are suitable for IEng or CEng registration. 

How to find an accredited further learning programme?

The Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) website has a list of accredited courses for:

  • CEng-level review (accredited further learning programmes for CEng)
  • IEng-level review (bachelor's degree programmes)

Other postgraduate qualifications could also count towards your further learning. Please contact [email protected] for more information. 
Once you have completed your approved programme of academic study email a certified copy of your degree certificate and degree transcript to [email protected].

At work

The knowledge you gain at work can help you to become professionally qualified. It can bridge the gap between the qualifications you already have and what you need for IEng or CEng.

There are 3 ways you can do further learning at work:
 

1. Further learning through your job

  • Employers sign you up to a programme (approved by JBM) and give you the support of a supervisor
  • This programme lets you plan, record and show how specific work experiences contribute to your new knowledge
  • It's different to an ICE-approved training scheme, which helps you complete your initial professional development (IPD)

Check whether your company offers further learning. Find out more about further learning through your employer.

2. Experiential Learning Assessment - new route for graduates wanting to register for CEng

Also based on knowledge gained art work but is not a formal, employer-led scheme. The submission can be made retrospectively or learning can be planned and recorded over time. in either case, graduates will need support from a mentor.

Find out more about the Experiential Learning Assessment
 

3. Technical report and interview

  • Involves writing a technical report and having an interview (ICE's Technical Report Route)
  • Gives you a good opportunity to show you have the right experience and know-how.

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For questions about further learning, then our Education team are available to help:

e: [email protected]
t: +44(0) 207 665 2211

Alternatively, for advice on becoming professionally qualified with ICE, contact our Membership Support Centre:

e: [email protected]
t: +44 (0)121 237 3648 / 3649

Need help with ICE membership?

If you're thinking about membership of ICE or just want to find out more, why not explore our online routes to membership tool?

We'll ask you a few questions about your career and experience. You can then sign up for a FREE MyICE account, and get personalised membership information based on your circumstances.

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