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What benefits can you get in becoming a member of an international engineering register?
Here are just some of the benefits of becoming professionally registered with the IET:
- Recognition as a professional in your field.
- Improved career opportunities and salary prospects.
- Greater influence within organisation and industry.
- Official confirmation of your professional competence.
How can we get through the PE licensing?
Graduate from an ABET-accredited engineering program. Pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. Work as an engineer for four years. Pass the Professional Engineering (PE) exam (you cannot take the PE exam without first passing the FE exam).
What are the benefits of professional registration to the engineer?
Benefits of professional registration include:
- Improved career prospects and employability +
- Higher earning potential +
- Demonstration of a professional attitude valued by employers and customers +
- Enhanced status leading to higher self-esteem +
- International recognition of competence and commitment +
What is the benefit of professional body registration?
Professional registration is achieved through peer recognition of competence and commitment to society, the profession and the environment. This brings a great sense of achievement, credibility with colleagues and the public, respect from the wider industry and, for many individuals, boosts self-esteem and confidence.
Do you need a license to be an engineer in Australia?
Some engineers do not require licensure. In order to receive licensure through Australia’s National Professional Engineers Register, a candidate must possess a 4 year engineering degree from an accredited university. In addition, the engineer must demonstrate competency in their chosen discipline.
Do engineers in Australia need to be registered?
New South Wales Many engineers in NSW do not need to be registered. If you are a professional engineer who works on class 2 buildings or buildings with a class 2 part, you may need to be registered.