Hi,

Based on some of the contents of this chain a few pointers / clarifications for all.

1] SERT is not a body incorporated in IPEM it actually joined into IHEEM some years ago.

2] The pages Ro-Jo refers to his posting above actually relate to the training scheme run by IPEM for those people who which to avail themselves of it. It has nothing in that sense to do with the VRCT see further points below

3] Whilst completion of such a training scheme can be used to access the VRCT register which is aimed at possible state regulation not registration. It is not the only method by which individuals can obtain entry to the VRCT

4] Regulation is not necessarily registration.

5] IPEM is if those who wish a body able to award registration with ECuk for Eng Tech and Incorporated Engineer as well Charted Engineer. As such all asscessments are in line ECuk requirement.

6] I for example am a registered incorporated engineer with ECuk via as it happens IHEEM and also a member of the VRCT to allow for transfer should state regulation arrive.

7] The IPEM training scheme can be completed without the need for additional accademic study via what is called POST route - aperiod of supervised training in the work place normally lasting 12 to 18 months - nearly all engineering personel on this training scheme are progressing via the post route.

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