Membership guidance

Introduction to professional qualification with ICE

ICE offers a range of options to help you become professionally qualified as an Engineering Technician, Incorporated or Chartered Engineer.

Our short introductory video will help you find the option that's best for you.

When you know which one to pursue, choose the options below for more detailed advice.

Or, if you need some guidance on your next step, get in touch with the team at our Membership Support Centre.

Changes to processes

During 2021 and into 2022 ICE is launching clearer and smoother pathways to achieving a professional qualification.

For an overview of the key projects changes and benefits, visit our Membership Streamlining hub. For information on what the changes mean for candidates seeking professional qualification, and those supporting them towards that goal, you can access detailed guidance through the tile below that is relevant to you.

When you select the relevant tile you will see dropdown lists for advice that contains:  

Guidance for those who have completed IPD or who are completing it in 2021, and who aim to undertake a Professional Review in 2021
Guidance for those whose IPD is ongoing, and for those who have not yet started it, and are seeking to undertake a Professional Review from 2022 onwards

Please ensure that you select the relevant information depending on when you plan to undertake and complete IPD, when you make an application for or will sit your Professional Review, or, on who you are supporting towards their goal.

Membership support and guidance

Whether you’re just beginning your studies or an apprenticeship in civil engineering, are working towards professional qualification, or are operating at the top of the profession, you’ll find advice and guidance to help you.

Student membership

How to become a Student member, plus support throughout your studies or apprenticeship.

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ICE Training Scheme
Graduate membership

How to become a Graduate member (GMICE) and take your next step to professional qualification.

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ICE Training Scheme
Fellowship

Our highest grade of membership for those operating at the top of the profession. Find out how to become an ICE Fellow (FICE).

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Apprenticeships: England

Are you an Apprentice in England, or a mentor of apprentices? Find out more about Apprenticeships and the End Point Assessment.

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Apprenticeships: England
Apprenticeships: Scotland

Are you an Apprentice in Scotland? Watch these recordings to see how to gain a professional qualification when you complete your apprenticeship.

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Scotland Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships: Northern Ireland

Are you an Apprentice in Northern Ireland? Watch these recordings to see how to gain a professional qualification when you complete your apprenticeship.

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NI apprenticeships

ICE Training Scheme

If your employer offers an ICE Training Scheme, find out how this will help you get professionally qualified.

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ICE Training Scheme
Mentor-supported Training

How to get professionally qualified with mentor support – the ideal alternative if you work for an employer without an ICE Training Scheme.

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Mentor-supported Training
SCE, DE and mentor briefing

Advice and updates to help you support candidates working towards professional qualification.

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SCE, DE and mentor briefing

Member Assessment

For experienced engineers not currently a member of ICE. Find out how to get professionally qualified as IEng or CEng MICE.

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Member Assessment
Career Appraisal

An option for experienced engineers with a suitable academic base to become professionally qualified as IEng or CEng MICE.

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Career Appraisal
Experiential Learning

Aiming for IEng MICE or CEng MICE but don’t have the academic base needed? Find out if you can use knowledge gained in the workplace to progress towards IEng MICE or CEng MICE.

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Experiential Learning

Technician Membership

How to become a professionally qualified Technician Member of ICE (EngTech MICE), including advice for your Review.

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Technician Membership
Professional Review

Completed your Initial Professional Development and ready to apply for your Incorporated or Chartered Professional Review? Find out more here.

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Professional Review
Technical Report Route

Aiming for IEng MICE or CEng MICE but don’t have the academic base needed? Find out how you can use knowledge gained in the workplace.

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TRR

Recognition of EEA and Switzerland professional qualifications

Professionally qualified civil engineer in the EEA and Switzerland? How to apply for the UK protected titles CEng MICE, IEng MICE or EngTech MICE.

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Recognition of EEA and Switzerland professional qualifications
Recognition of Engineering Council registration

Already registered with the Engineering Council as a Chartered Engineer (CEng), Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Engineering Technician (EngTech)? Find out how you can become an ICE member.

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Recognition of Engineering Council registration
Mutual recognition (international agreements)

Find out how you can use your existing professional qualification to gain MICE and Engineering Council registration through one of our Mutual Recognition agreements.

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Mutual recognition

Not yet a member or need some advice?

We have a membership grade that's right for you, whether you're a student or experienced engineer.

Find out more

If you’d like some advice on your next step to becoming qualified, get in touch with your local representative through our Membership Support Centre:

T: +44 (0)121 227 5944
E: [email protected]

Why not attend one of our webinars live?

If you've got questions about membership, one of the best ways to get help and advice is by attending our webinars live and online. Not only do you get great content, but you also get the chance to ask questions.

Contracts 5 Week Course, online

02 August, 2021

Online attendance available

A useful five session course focussing on key aspects of contracts in civil engineering. The course is specifically designed for graduates to provide them with an in-depth understanding of what a contract is, commonly used contracts in civil engineering, reasonable skill and care and future strategies.
Member support (IEng & CEng)

Fast-track Career Appraisal Workshops, East Midlands online

01 September, 2021

Online attendance available

This is a fast-track programme to get you preparing your Career Appraisal application in time for your preferred Review date.
Member support (IEng & CEng)

Career Appraisal 4-part course, London and South East online

06 September, 2021

Online attendance available

This course is a series of interactive practical sessions designed to clarify the process using the attributes-based application procedure.. They will help you identify appropriate experience(s) and how to document them.

Find more professional qualification training events and webinars

Membership guidance

Introduction to professional qualification with ICE

Changes to processes

Membership support and guidance

Student membership

Graduate membership

Fellowship

Apprenticeships: England

Apprenticeships: Scotland

Apprenticeships: Northern Ireland

ICE Training Scheme

Mentor-supported Training

SCE, DE and mentor briefing

Member Assessment

Career Appraisal

Experiential Learning

Technician Membership

Professional Review

Technical Report Route

Recognition of EEA and Switzerland professional qualifications

Recognition of Engineering Council registration

Mutual recognition (international agreements)

Why not attend one of our webinars live?

Contracts 5 Week Course, online

Fast-track Career Appraisal Workshops, East Midlands online

Career Appraisal 4-part course, London and South East online