Incorporated Engineer Competency Framework

The Incorporated Engineer competencies are the assessment measures which you are judged against.

Competencies need to be targeted and achieved for successful Incorporated Engineer registration success.

Assessors have achieved a professional status so will expect technical content.

A. Knowledge and understanding

A1

A2

Have maintained and extended a sound theoretical approach to the application of technology in engineering practice

Use a sound evidence-based approach to problem solving and contribute to continuous improvement

B. Design, development and solving
engineering problems

B1

B2

B3

Identify, review and select techniques, procedures and methods to undertake engineering tasks

Contribute to the design and development of engineering solutions

Implement design solutions for equipment or processes and contribute to their evaluation.

C. Responsibility, management and leadership

C1

C2

C3

C4

Plan the work and resources needed to enable effective implementation of engineering tasks and projects

Manage (organise, direct and control), programme or schedule, budget and resource elements of engineering tasks or projects

Manage teams, or the input of others, into own work and assist others to meet changing technical and management needs

Take an active role in continuous quality improvement.

D. Communication and interpersonal skills

D1

D2

D2

Communicate effectively with others, at all levels, in English

Clearly present and discuss proposals, justifications and conclusions

Demonstrate personal and social skills and awareness of diversity and inclusion issues.

E. Personal and professional commitment

E1

E2

E3

E4

E5

Understand and comply with relevant codes of conduct

Understand the safety implications of their role and manage, apply and improve safe systems of work

Understand the principles of sustainable development and apply them in their work

Carry out and record the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) necessary to maintain and enhance competence
in their own area of practice

Understand the ethical issues that may arise in their role and carry out their responsibilities in an ethical manner.


Application Guidance

You can retrieve and add to your initial application until it has been submitted, take time to complete the preparation and documentation tasks below.

  • Review the UK-Spec – Standards and ethical behaviours.
  • Collect and digitise (PDF or similar) your qualification certificates and, if serving, JPA records, suitably certified.
  • Use this form to prepare a summary of your engineering experience.  From this point onwards you should target the competencies shown from the UK-Spec above.  This must be uploaded during the online application process.
  • Application FAQ.
  • If you prefer to complete a paper-based application please contact Mr Charles Hessey registration@instre.org

Development plans and future CPD opportunities identify a path to growth, leading to a stronger application and movement to higher engineering level.  The MY Career Path and CPD guidance  content support this process.

Remember, if you are successful you may be able to apply for the MOD Engineering Registration Recognition Award (EPRA)

Application FAQ.

 

Institution of Royal Engineers - Incorporated Engineer application