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Old 27th Dec 2010, 09:11
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Some odd things being bandied about about UK engineering that require answering, I think.

Originally Posted by DERG
We, UK chartered engineers, swear an oath never to endanger life.
The UK engineering Institutions have a code of conduct for members, no "oath". In order to be a Chartered Engineer, one must be a member of one of these Instutitions. Membership, though, does not suffice to become a Chartered Engineer. However, members must adhere to the code of conduct. The Code of Conduct for the IET may be found at Rules of Conduct - The IET

Originally Posted by DERG
Now as far as the oath goes that all depends what college you attended and what institute oversaw the rigour of the course taken.
No, it doesn't. The code of conduct to which you ascribe by renewing your membership depends only on the Institution of which you are a member. No UK engineering Institution "oversees" the "rigour" of any courses. They have a list of UK degrees, possession of which qualify one for membership without further assessment. If you don't have a UK degree, or if your UK qualification is too old to be on the list, then individual assessment is required. For which, of course, one must pay handsomely.

Originally Posted by Denti
Engineers in the rest of the world outside the uk are usually persons who have a masters degree in engineering. In the UK most "engineers" are what would be called a mechanic or maintenance personnel in the rest of the world.
Utter nonsense.

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