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Identify the purpose and role of professional bodies in relation to:
i engineering sectors
ii the part they play in setting and maintaining standards and operating registration schemes.
Engineering Institutions The Engineering Council The Engineering Council UK is an organisation set up by Royal Charter to regulate the engineering profession in the UK . It achieves this by working through a number of engineering institutions, providing the standard for assessment of individuals, and for education programmes and for professional development programmes oil, gas and chemical manufacture
Institution of Chemical Engineers IChemE is the hub for chemical, biochemical and process engineering professionals worldwide. They are the heart of the process community, promoting competence and a commitment to sustainable development, advancing the discipline for the benefit of society and supporting the professional development of members. Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers IGEM's purpose is to be the independent influential body that efficiently and effectively represents and develops its membership and by working with all interested parties adds value to the international gas industry. Institution of Materials, Minerals and Mining The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) exists to promote and develop all aspects of materials science and engineering, geology, mining and associated technologies, mineral and petroleum engineering and extraction metallurgy, as a leading authority in the worldwide materials and mining community. energy generation and distribution
Energy Institute the Energy Institute (EI) is the leading chartered professional membership body for those working in energy. The EI promotes the safe, environmentally responsible and efficient supply and use of energy in all its forms and applications. nuclear technologies
Institution of Nuclear Engineers Founded in 1959, the Institution of Nuclear Engineers is a learned society and the only qualifying body concerned solely with the advancement of nuclear engineering technology and its allied fields. The Institution acts as consultant to government, professional and statutory bodies in the formulation of decisions affecting the nuclear industry and is recognised as the representative of the profession. The British Nuclear Energy Society The British Nuclear Energy Society, which was first established in 1962, is the leading UK learned body for all persons interested in the Nuclear Sector. waste management and water resources
Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management CIWEM has a history of working in environmental management dating back to 1895. The present day Institution was formed in 1987 when the Institution of Public Health Engineers merged with the Institution of Water Engineers and Scientists and the Institute of Water Pollution Control to form the Institution of Water and Environmental Management. www.ciwem.org.uk/ Institution of Water Officers IWO is the only professional body concerned solely with the water industry. IWO was formed in 1945 and membership is open to anyone working within the industry regardless of qualifications.
http://www.iwo.org.uk/ transport infrastructure and vehicle systems
Institute of Highway Incorporated Engineers The Institute of Highway Incorporated Engineers was founded in 1965 and celebrated "IHIE at 40" in 2005. They have been registering engineers and technicians with the Engineering Council since 1972 and accrediting academic courses since 1989.
http://www.ihie.org.uk/ Institue of the Motor Industry The IMI is the professional association for individuals working in the motor industry. The Institute is the Sector Skills Council for the automotive retail industry, part of the Skills for Business network and also the governing body for the Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) scheme. http://www.motor.org.uk/ built environment engineering
Institution of Civil Engineers The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) strives to promote and progress civil engineering. They are a qualifying body, a centre for the exchange of specialist knowledge , and a provider of resources to encourage innovation and excellence in the profession worldwide.
http://www.ice.org.uk/ Institution of Structural Engineers The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) is the world's leading professional body for structural engineering with over 23,000 members in 105 countries around the world. It is a leading source of expertise on all structural engineering and public safety issues in the built environment. http://www.istructe.org/ The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers received its Royal Charter in 1976. It is the professional body that exists to: 'support the Science, Art and Practice of building services engineering, by providing our members and the public with first class information and education services and promoting the spirit of fellowship which guides our work.'
Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineers The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) is the UK's professional and technical body for all plumbing and heating professionals. engineering manufacture and maintenance
Institution of Mechanical Engineers Established in 1847, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) is the leading body for professional mechanical engineers. With a world-wide membership now in excess of 75,000 engineers, the IMechE is the United Kingdom's qualifying body for Chartered and Incorporated mechanical engineers. The Welding Institute TWI is a global company delivering world class value to its Members, through research, consultancy and training services in welding and joining, engineering, NDT inspection, materials, surfacing, and lifecycle integrity - respected for its expertise, professionalism and independence. Institute of Cast Metals Engineers ICME is the Institute of Cast Metals Engineers, the Institute for all individuals involved in the castings industry and associated industries.
Its members include foundrymen, design engineers, metallurgists, moulders, patternmakers, CAD technicians, methods engineers, researchers, students and suppliers to the industry.medical and sports engineering
Institute of Physics & Engineering in Medicine The Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine is dedicated to bringing together physical science, engineering and clinical professionals in academia, healthcare services and industry to share knowledge, advance science and technology, Inform and educate the public.
http://www.ipem.ac.uk British Computer Society
