The Engineering Council has reported a significant increase in the number of practising engineers. During 2009, the number of new registrations for Chartered Engineer rose by nine per cent compared to the previous year, while Incorporated Engineer registrations grew by 10%. There has been a net increase in the total number of Engineering Technician registrants for the fifth consecutive year.

Andrew Ramsay, Chief Executive of the Engineering Council, commented, 'The results are in part due to the competitive job market, as well as industry recognition of both the added status and the importance of being professionally qualified'.

The rise in the number of women achieving chartered status has continued, with females accounting for over 11% of new registrants for the third year running.

A new professional standing, Information and Communications Technology Technicians, was introduced at the beginning of 2009. To date, 21 people have completed the process.

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Professional qualifications from IOM3

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