1. UK SPEC Registration
Introduction to UK-SPEC and its purpose:
Professional registration issued by the Engineering Council is given to
those candidates who satisfy all the requirements related to competency
and commitment. The UK-SPEC (UK Standard for Professional
Engineering Competence) shows the competence and commitment
requirements that are required to be fulfilled for registration as an
Incorporated Engineer (IEng), Engineering Technician (EngTech) or
Chartered Engineer (CEng).

2. UK-SPEC includes examples of activities that could show the
achievement of the requirements, to make it possible for both an
employer and an individual to know if they or their staff can satisfy the
registration requirements or not.
Qualifications that show the required knowledge and understanding are
listed, however, it must be noted that there are other ways using which
one can show attainment.
Why should you get
registered?
Professional registration is based on the systems and processes that
ensure that society is safe. It provides the confidence to employers,
society, the government in the UK and overseas that a professionally
registered engineer and technician possess and maintain the
knowledge, skills and commitment necessary to fulfill the engineering
and technician requirements of today, and they can also fulfill the
requirements of future generations.
Registration differentiates an individual who is a registered engineer and
technician from those who are not registered. It sets up their proven
understanding, knowledge and competence. In particular, registration
shows a commitment to professional a commitment to professional
criteria, and to developing and improving competency.
An employer of registered engineering professionals has the assurance
of knowing that their employees have had their competency
independently assessed, their credentials verified, and their commitment
to Continuing Professional Development (CDP) established. They will

3. have gained the recognition of their peers as fulfilling UK Standards for
knowledge and experience, which are globally recognized.
Maintenance of registration requires continued membership of a
professional engineering institution, which makes sure that registrants
are exposed to new developments in their profession, and provides
opportunities to benefit from these. It also has a meaning that they are
governed by a professional code of conduct, and get help in determining
their obligations under this code.
In some cases, proof of employing registered engineering professionals
will be important for the award of contracts, both in the UK and
anywhere in the world.
Some employers utilize the framework provided by UK-SPEC as a base
for their own organization requirements, and bank on the attainment of
registration to show readiness for promotion.
How to get registered?
Professional registration is available for every engineer and technician
who can show their competence and commitment to work as per a
professional standard.
Any engineer or technician who wants to be registered has to apply by
means of one of the professional engineering institutions licensed by the
Engineering Council. Due to this, most candidates are interested to
know more about the Engineering Council UK-SPEC criterial and the
like. Institutions can offer advice about the process and usual timescales
for the review. A list of institutions can be found at:
www.engc.org.uk/peis
The assessment process is called a professional review. The process
starts with an application that is made as per the needs of the chosen
institution.

4. A detailed description about the format for this can be given by the
institution, however, any claim of experience, qualifications or training
will require formal documented proof.
While submitting details, you will be required to show how it relates to
the necessary competence and commitment.
To help potential registrants, their advisers and professional review
assessors in deciding the most appropriate category of registration, a
matrix comparing needs for all three titles is provided as Annex A.