Route in becoming a charted engineer

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The discussion revolves around the pathway to becoming a chartered engineer, specifically focusing on the qualifications and steps required from undergraduate studies to achieving the title. The conversation includes references to different countries' engineering qualifications and the importance of mentorship and work experience.

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  • One participant inquires about the route from being an undergraduate to becoming a chartered engineer, seeking assistance and clarification.
  • Another participant provides insights based on UK experience, suggesting that obtaining a job with an engineering company that values chartered qualifications is crucial, along with mentorship and appropriate work experience.
  • There is a question regarding the participant's country, indicating that the discussion may vary based on geographical context.
  • The original poster clarifies they are from Malaysia and expresses confusion about the terminology used, specifically the title "IR."
  • Several participants seek clarification on what "IR" stands for, with assumptions made about its relation to licensure.
  • One participant discusses the European equivalent of the British Chartered Engineer designation and notes that "Ir" may not denote a professional qualification but rather an engineering degree.
  • There is uncertainty about the Malaysian equivalent of chartered status and whether it requires an accredited degree and relevant experience.

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Participants express differing views on the meaning of "IR" and the requirements for becoming a chartered engineer in different countries, indicating that the discussion remains unresolved regarding specific pathways and qualifications in Malaysia.

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There are limitations in the discussion regarding the specific requirements for the "IR" title in Malaysia, as well as the lack of clarity on the equivalency of qualifications across different countries.

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so, IR is the tittle for engineers right?
neway, can someone be of a assistance in explaining on the route from being an undergraduate till getting to the tittle?
thnks!
:smile:
 
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I don't know what country you are in. This comment is based on experience in the UK.

When you graduate, get a job with an engineering company that understands the value of the chartered engineer qualifications. They should be able to provide a mentor and make sure you get the right type of work experience and keep the right sort of evidence of what you have done, as part of your professional development within the company. Ideally this will be linked into the company's performance appraisal and internal promotion process.

AFAIK you don't need to do anything "special" at the undergraduate stage - except for getting a degree, of course!

see http://www.engc.org.uk/registration/ for a general guide.
 
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Since you are referring to being "chartered" you're not in the US, are you?
 
oh, my country?

oh..erm..im from malaysia.
ok, honestly, i dunnu why i wrote charted. what i mean is..how do one get the title ir? sorry for not informing. there's not much forums discussing on engineering. just having lack of info on engineering profession. hope of assistance..

complete blur..:confused:
 
OK. What does "IR" stand for? I am assuming it is some kind of licensure.
 
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OK. What does "IR" stand for? I am assuming it is some kind of licensure.

I assumed it was this - Dutch/German thing, and the historically the Dutch had strong links to Indonesia. From my experience working with European engineers the usage of it is similar to the UK C.Eng that I was talking about. The Germans like to use their formal titles (e.g. "Herr Dr. Ingr. Garvin", not "Fred").

http://www.proz.com/kudoz/665934
 
In Europe, the professional designation equivalent to the British "CEng" (Chartered engineer) is "Eur Ing" (European engineer). The "Ir" prefix is merely to denote an engineering degree, and not a professional qualification (such as being Chartered, Incorporated, or whatever the special word is for "Eur Ing").

The many possible routes to Chartered status in the UK is clearly outlined on the Engineering Council website (www.engc.org.uk)[/URL]. I have no idea what the Malaysian equivalent is, or even if you'll be able to get the title without an accredited degree and suitable experience thereafter.
 
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