I sent an application for IEng to the IET in April and recieved word shortly after that I should get a date for an interview within 8 weeks. 14 weeks have now passed and I have not heard anything in relation to reasons for the delay. I have contacted several IET staff, to no avail. Is anyone else experiencing similar problems or can advise. Chris Corken MIET

Edited: 28 July 2010 at 10:06 PM by CCorken

That not good not good at all, what will be the excuse; I am sure someone in authority at IET will reply soon.
John Moore I Eng MIET

i had exactly the same problem and eventually gave up. even after trying to contact a local mentor

I am only answering on behalf of myself, not in any official capacity, but I think it is purely down to the very large number of applicants. The system seems to be creaking under the strain - a victim of its own success at introducing the new forms and procedures . It recently took a senior colleague of mine with an open and shut case 6 months to get through the process.

I have been involved in a number of registration surgeries, all seriously over subscribed, and the IET staff who I know are working very hard. Also, you must remember that the appraisers etc. all work as volunteers.

It would be helpful if the institution could find a way of keeping applicants better informed, but I know how hard they are working.

Derrick/Chris, I will be happy to unofficially take up your cases if you want to send me a PM,

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David Parr BSc.CEng MIET
PRA

Only for information:

The ITP says 20 weeks, they are not a licensing body but offers registration through an agreement with the IET

http://www.theitp.org/profreg/FAQ#faq8

http://www.theitp.org/profreg/howtoapply

Regards.

Thanks for the offer David, really appreciate your input. I eventually got talking to someone and hopefully an interview can be arranged soon. Your comments about keeping applicants informed would make a lot of difference. I was pleasantly surprised at how painless and quick the application was progressed and I suppose this led to my frustration at the long wait. I will keep you posted. Chris Corken MIET

Derrick, I can pass on a few email addresses and phone numbers for people I have been speaking to??

Chris Corken MIET

The staff bit is relatively quick unless there is something unusual (education often). Then volunteers get involved at a pre interview review (not always - depends on application). The interview then has to be arranged.... all if this is via volunteers who mostly work for a living. When I applied 20 odd years ago it took nearly 9 months. It's a lot shorter now with the aim from application to decision being 3 - 4 months. But this is dependant on availability of volunteers... need more....

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Eur Ing Graham Prebble CEng MIEE