Public Affairs
A voice for the profession within its areas of expertise. Providing professional advice to Parliament, Government, the European Union and other agencies.
In this section:
Key topics
The IET addresses policy issues within the following key topic areas:
Current submissions
The IET represents the views of its members on a wide range of professional and technological issues. Around 30 submissions are made each year to Government, Parliamentary committees and other agencies.
BIS Consultation on Proposals for a Next Generation Fund
Under consultation until 26 February 2010DECC Consultation on Draft National Policy Statements for Energy
This consultation is awaiting approvalPriorities for investment in the railways
This consultation is awaiting approval
In the spotlight
- Transforming Engineering Education
Diplomas are new qualifications for 14 – 19 year olds, to be studied alongside other qualifications such as GCSEs and A-Levels. The Engineering Diploma was one of the first five Diplomas to be introduced from September 2008.
The Engineering Diploma was developed with significant input from employers and the curriculum ensures that students develop engineering skills, literacy and numeracy, and ‘employability skills’ such as team work.
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