More engineers seeking skills recognition

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has announced record results across all categories of professional registrations that recognise proven knowledge, understanding and competences in engineers and technicians.

With over 2,000 engineers and technicians registered – from both an apprentice and academic background – a rise of 40% compared to 2010, the IET has seen a big rise in demand among the engineering community to recognise the skills and expertise gained, in what continues to be a competitive job market.

Mike Bridgefoot, manager of registration and standards at the IET, comments, "For too long, engineers and technicians have failed to be properly recognised for the skills and expertise gained while in this profession. To become internationally recognised demonstrates to peers and employers a strong commitment to professional standards and enhancing competencies, something that can make someone stand out well above the competition".

Keith Skinner, commissioning team leader at Sellafield Sites Ltd, attained a professional registration to demonstrate his level of expertise and knowledge, achieving his EngTech in 2003 and IEng in 2008. He comments: "No matter what your background is, gaining a professional registration sets out how good you are, in line with industry-wide standards. In a competitive market and even internally within my organisation, the more assets you have, the better. A professional registration has added one big string to my bow."

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Brian Wall

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