OC IET Fellowship-Criteria v4
OC IET Fellowship-Criteria v4
The Fellow Panel assess candidates against certain criteria. The candidate must show evidence
of what they have achieved in at least two and no more than three of the following criteria.
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Fellowship criteria 1
Repute Influence and contribution
Public recognition of standing Other activity that meets our expectations for Fellows
and is not covered by the other criteria
Up to 300 words on recognition that covers:
• National and international awards such as decorations 300–500 words that cover:
and honours. • Exemplary leadership.
• Registration with the Engineering Council (or equivalent). • Superior responsibility.
• Fellowship (or equivalent) of another Professional • Outstanding innovation.
Engineering institution. • Significant professional service.
• Any honorary degrees. There is no constraint on the type of activity that might
• Awards from the IET and other professional bodies be considered to fulfil this criterion but could include,
(eg FREng, FRS). for example:
• National or international charity/not-for-profit organisations.
• Disaster/humanitarian relief operations or training.
Responsibility
• National or international legislative, executive or
Operational responsibility for significant programmes, advisory bodies.
activities and resources within an organisation • Major public event.
(commercial, industrial, government, military or academic) • Public understanding of engineering and technology.
An organisation chart that shows the candidate’s role within
their organisation, the number of professional engineers and
other professional people that report directly and indirectly to
the candidate, plus 300–500 words that cover:
• The type and professional status of the staff reporting to
the candidate.
• The size of their budget, and the influence and responsibility
held in setting it and spending it.
• The size and scale of projects or activities delivered.
• Key achievements.
Service
Outstanding service on national and international
professional bodies
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Fellowship criteria 2