Roles and Responsibilities of Engineering Bodies

Question 1

What are examples of engineering bodies?

Answer 1

Engineering Council
Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
Institute of Agricultural Engineers (IAgrE)
Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI)
The Welding Institute (TWI)

Question 2

What does the Engineering Council do?

Answer 2

Sets and maintains international standards of professional competence and ethics for engineers and technicians

Question 3

What does the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) do?

Answer 3

Provides advice to the government
Explain impacts of engineering and technology on society

Question 4

What does the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) do?

Answer 4

Encourages professional registration and long-term career development
Ensures technical workforces are trained to the highest standard
Equips engineers with skills, knowledge and experience needed to develop

Question 5

What does the Institute of Agricultural Engineers (IAgrE) do?

Answer 5

Brings together academics people in industry to share knowledge
Promotes good practice in technological applications across the land-based sector

Question 6

What does the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) do?

Answer 6

Establish new skills and knowledge for the automotive industry
Maintains standards
Develops people and careers
Campaigns to the public confidence in the industry

Question 6

What does The Welding Institute (TWI) do?

Answer 6

Delivers globally recognised qualifications to ensure welding technologies are widely understood
Ensures members are held in high esteem