Imech engtech membership?

[McWigglebum4th]

I work in the oil and gas industry and while my role is not officially an engineering role i find myself dong a shedload of engineering

I previously worked in the merchant navy as an engineering officer

I only have lowly HNC in marine engineering and a class 2 motor

I would quite like to move into a job with engineer in the title and get some more cash


So is it worth while going for a engtech membership of the institution of mechanical engineers?

[a311]

It varies from industry to industry and can't comment on O&G. The fact that engineering as a profession is devalued in general in the UK doesn't help-every man and their dog is an 'engineer' sky engineers, door knob engineers etc....... Will it get you more money? Possibly not. Will it look good on a CV/application against other candidates? Possibly (it should).

You don't need a degree to become a chartered engineer which is the level you could aim for with sufficient experience in lieu of academic qualifications. TBH in my case CEng (IChemE)it has made bugger all difference in terms of earnings and progression in my career which ties into my second sentence.

Routes are detailed via the link.

http://www.engc.org.uk/professional-qualifications...

[PaulG40]

I've gone with the IET for my EngTech registration. No real reason over the IMechE other than it's costing me £30 (military pvr cost) for the year, it seems to suit my electrical experience better and I think it'll help employers at least see a baseline for experience and quals on my CV for job hunting.

I've also gone for LCGI for a professionally recognised award although this is in leadership and management, but it all helps I guess.