Improving the world through engineeringwww.imeche.orgImproving the world through engineeringwww.imeche.org 1 Brief Guide to IMechE Membership

Improving the world through engineeringwww.imeche.orgImproving the world through engineeringwww.imeche.org 2 For anyone who is involved in or interested in mechanical engineering. Available to undergraduate students and apprentices (whilst they study). Membership is free for those students studying a relevant degree and for apprentices. Affiliate Membership

Improving the world through engineeringwww.imeche.orgImproving the world through engineeringwww.imeche.org 3 Associate Membership  Is for any graduate with an accredited degree in engineering or a STEM subject (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).  If the degree is not accredited, the academic qualifications will be reviewed. This is free.

Improving the world through engineeringwww.imeche.orgImproving the world through engineeringwww.imeche.org 4 Corporate Membership  Available for engineers who can demonstrate the appropriate level of knowledge and skill.  IMechE membership is aligned with professional registration.  Professional registration is for Engineering Technician, Incorporated or Chartered Engineer. (Professional registration with the Engineering Council).  A Professional Review Interview will be conducted to ascertain the applicant can demonstrate that they have acquired the relevant competences through their initial professional development.

Improving the world through engineeringwww.imeche.orgImproving the world through engineeringwww.imeche.org 5 Fellow  Available to anyone who is already registered as an EngTech, IEng or CEng or anyone who can demonstrate significant individual responsibility, sustained achievement and exceptional professionalism in their career.  Existing Corporate Members who are upgrading to Fellow will be assessed on: 5 Essential qualities Significant autonomy Promotion of engineering Leadership Involvement in policy and strategy making decisions Structured approach to CPD 

Improving the world through engineeringwww.imeche.orgImproving the world through engineeringwww.imeche.org 6 Fellow 3 Desirable qualities  Highly specialist knowledge in a specific area of engineering  Strong evidence of resource management/personnel management and development  Applies significant range of fundamental principles/complex techniques across a wide spectrum 2 Optional qualities  Active development and application of new technologies in engineering and related areas at a senior level  Budgetary and financial control

Improving the world through engineeringwww.imeche.orgImproving the world through engineeringwww.imeche.org 7 Routes to Membership  Traditional Route – MEng plus Professional Review Report and Interview  MPDS – (Monitored Professional Development Scheme), a structured, mentored route over 4-5 years; plus Interview

Improving the world through engineeringwww.imeche.orgImproving the world through engineeringwww.imeche.org 8 Academic Alternatives  CLA – (Career Learning Assessment), a review as to whether retrospective career based learning achieved can equate to Masters level requirement  Further Learning – for those wishing to upgrade within grades of membership and/or registration; review and advice on a forward development plan to create learning equating to the Masters level requirement

Improving the world through engineeringwww.imeche.orgImproving the world through engineeringwww.imeche.org 9 Who to Contact Membership Helpline – Business Development Managers –

Improving the world through engineeringwww.imeche.orgImproving the world through engineeringwww.imeche.org 10 Brief Guide to IMechE Membership