Engineering Technician (EngTech)
Becoming an Engineering Technician allows you to use the post-nominal letters “EngTech” after your name, highlighting your level of knowledge and expertise to your employers, colleagues, and customers.
Engineering Technician (EngTech)
Engineering Technicians (EngTech) apply proven techniques to solve practical engineering problems. They demonstrate:
- Contribution to design, development, operation, or maintenance of products, equipment, or services
- Supervisory or technical responsibility
- Strong communication skills for technical matters
- Commitment to professional engineering values
If this reflects your experience, get the recognition you deserve with the EngTech title. Start your application today and join a network of registered engineers!
“Since becoming a member I have had access to a lot of information as well as support from the Institute, which led me to attaining my Engineering Technician status (EngTech). It was challenging, but I have managed it. Currently I am working towards becoming an Incorporated Engineer (IEng)”.
Alex Akintomide EngTech, Network Technician, Anglian Water
Who can become an Engineering Technician?
EngTech registration is open to those who can demonstrate the required professional competencies and commitment.
Applicants typically have completed an Advanced/Modern Apprenticeship or a similar work-based learning programme approved by their engineering institution, leading directly to Engineering Technician registration.
Alternatively, with relevant work experience, applicants may hold a qualification approved by a licensed engineering institution in engineering or construction, at Level 3 (or above) in the UK Qualifications Framework, or an equivalent qualification. To check whether your academic qualification is approved for EngTech please click here.
How to become an EngTech
Before starting your application, read the UK Spec authored by the Engineering Council that explains the competence standards required of an Engineering Technician.
Once you are ready to begin your application, download the EngTech Application Form and the Applicant’s Short Guide and follow the process outlined.
All candidates for registration as an Engineering Technician must be members of a professional body such as IWater. As part of your application, you will be asked to produce a copy of your CPD record.
EngTech Fees
Initial Registration Fee (remitted to the Engineering Council and will cover registration until your next membership renewal date) for Engineering Technician (EngTech) £21.53
Annual Renewal Fee (remitted annually to the Engineering Council to maintain the Registration) for Engineering Technician (EngTech) £23.28
