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Technical Report Route

This page explains how to become an ICE member (MICE) at incorporated (IEng) or chartered engineer (CEng) level through the Technical Report Route. Find out how the process works, what you need to do and how you’ll be assessed.

What's the Technical Report Route?

The Technical Report Route is for engineers who want to become members (MICE) – at incorporated (IEng) or chartered (CEng) level – but don't have the right academic qualifications.

Instead, you show how your work-based experience gives you the same level of engineering knowledge and skills as someone who is educationally qualified for the grade. The usual qualifications are:

  • Bachelor (BEng, BSc) for IEng
  • Masters (MEng or MSc with an accredited CEng level bachelor degree) for CEng

If you have the right qualifications you should apply through the standard Professional Review.

How do we assess your engineering knowledge and skills?

We ask you to write two reports and to attend two interviews (an Academic Review and a Professional Interview).

If you choose the Technical Report Route, you'll also need to find a mentor to guide and support you through each stage. Your mentor will be an experienced engineer who understands the process.

This page gives an outline of the steps involved in applying for the Technical Report Route. If you decide this is the right option for you, you should also read our guidance, which gives details of what's involved at each stage.

What do I have to do?

The Technical Report Route is made up of three main stages:

  • Initial application
  • Review submission
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Step 1 – Initial application

For the first step you'll need to send us several documents, so we can check you're ready to apply. These are:

  • An application form
  • A CV
  • A synopsis of your proposed technical report
  • A letter of support from your mentor
  • Certified copies of any academic qualifications

There's also a non-refundable fee for this stage, which you can pay online:

  • If you're applying for IEng or CEng MICE – £197.50
  • IEng members applying for CEng – £46.25

Step 2 – Review submission

This is where you send us your technical report and experience report. These will show us how your experience has given you the skills and knowledge you need for this grade of membership. You'll also need three sponsors to support your application.

There are two parts to your Review submission. Initially, you need to send us:

  • An application form
  • Three sponsor questionnaires
  • A non-refundable application fee, which you can pay online:
    • If you're applying for IEng or CEng MICE – £341.25
    • IEng members applying for CEng – £102.25

After you've sent these, we'll tell you who your reviewers will be at the Review (final stage). You'll then need to send the reviewers your:

  • Technical report
  • Experience report
  • Continuing professional development (CPD) records

Step 3 – Review

Your Review takes place on one day and is split into three parts:

  • Academic Interview – you'll give a presentation based on your technical report. Your reviewers will then ask you questions to find out if you have the right level of technical engineering knowledge
  • Professional Interview – this focuses on your experience report and assesses your professional experience. You'll need to pass the Academic Review before doing this interview
  • Written Exercise – you will not normally have to do this if you have more than 15 years' work-based experience

To find out more about the Technical Report Route, contact the Technical Report Route team on +44 (0) 20 7665 2100 or email trr@ice.org.uk.

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For help and assistance in completing your application, watch our online webinars. Hosted by membership experts, these webinars are available to watch 24/7.

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  • Got a question?

If you've got any questions about the Review, or you're struggling with an application, then we're here to help.

e: trr@ice.org.uk
t: +44(0) 207 665 2100

  • FAQ

1. If my initial application isn’t approved, do I have to pay the application fee again when I send a new application?

No. You won’t have to pay the fee again, as long as you send us your new application within a year of receiving your result letter.

2. How long does the whole process take?

The initial stage may take from 6-12 weeks. This is largely because the Technical Report Route reviewers are volunteers. If your initial application is approved, and once you receive your approval letter, you have up to 12 months to apply for the next stage.

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  • Technical Report Route initial application form
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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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