Engineering Technicians are professionals who:
- Apply proven techniques and procedures to the solution of practical engineering problems
- Carry out supervisory or technical responsibilities
- Exercise creative aptitudes and skills within defined fields of technology
- Contribute to the design, development, manufacture, commisioning, decommissioning, operation or maintenance of products, equipment, processes or services, and
- Apply safe systems of work
The Engineering Council's EngTech webpage describes the benefits of having the professional title 'EngTech' after your name and lists the typical qualifications for it; some case studies are linked to the page. Please note, you have to be a member of the Society (or a similar professional engineering institution) to gain EngTech and you have to be, or apply for, the grade of Associate (ARAeS) or above.
Though the Society does not have a list of approved UK qualifications, the Engineering Council will have an online searchable database of appropriate Level 3 qualifications and programmes by late 2010; contact the Society for further guidance. If your qualification was gained outside the UK, it might be an acceptable equivalent if it is listed under the Dublin Accord.
To gain EngTech you will have to demonstrate you have the competences and commitment set out in the Engineering Council's EngTech standard. Even without formal qualifications, you may apply for registration by demonstrating you have acquired the necessary competence through substantial working experience.
How to apply
Please complete the *application form and the EngTech Qualifying Report. We ask that you print the completed form, report and appendices on one side of paper, not double sided; do not staple or bind the report. Send your submission to: Professional Standards Officer, Royal Aeronautical Society, No.4 Hamilton Place, London, W1J 7BQ.
