Paper 9: The C.E.I. Approach to Qualification of Chartered Engineers

Abstract

The Charter granted to C.E.I. calls for those wishing to become Chartered Engineers to have passed the Council's examination, which is to be at a standard not lower than that of a U.K. degree, or to have been exempted from it by a degree level qualification. While most professional engineers are expected to qualify by exemption, the examination provides a yardstick for assessment of exempting qualifications, and a net for those who miss the opportunity to study to degree level through the usual routes. These routes are described, together with the policy for recognition of exemptions, with provision for interim arrangements. The examination is intended to provide a broad common foundation in Part 1 for later studies in Part 2 which can be specialized to a greater or lesser degree. The pattern of the examination and its evolution is discussed. Mention is made of entry requirements, subjects to be taken at each session, part-time preparation, referment, interim provision for taking two Part 2 subjects in certain circumstances, and of the compulsory subject ‘The Engineer in Society’.