(Quick 6 steps to obtaining) MIMMM with CEng - by IOM3 HK Branch
1. Check whether you possess the following academic qualifications:
An accredited integrated MEng degree coupled with at least 4 years of approved training and responsible
experience.
or
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An accredited BEng degree with honours in engineering or technology, together with an accredited or approved
masters degree, or appropriate further learning to masters level e.g. EA1 and EA2. Coupled with at least 4 years
of approved training and responsible experience.
or
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The Technical Report Route TRR for mature candidates – separate guidelines are available on the IMMM website
and may vary from individual to individual.
2. Check to see whether your degree(s) is (are) accredited or not.
http://www.engc.org.uk/education--skills/accreditation/accredited-course-search
If your degree (s) is (are) not accredited (e.g. overseas degree holder) it is possible to submit your degree(s) for review
by IMMM.
3. Check whether your experience is sufficient to meet the competences required by completing the “COMPETENCE &
COMMITMENT CHECKLIST”
The membership staff at HQ in the UK can assist with determining if your degree or experience is sufficient, and can
advise on the most appropriate membership grade. They are willing to review your CV and will give their advice. They
can be contacted through http://www.iom3.org/contact.
4. Complete the application form and other supporting documents (please refer to “A GUIDE TO APPLICATION
AS A PROFESSIONAL MEMBER”) http://www.iom3.org/content/professional-member:
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Membership Application Form
Completed by yourself, signed by yourself and your sponsor.
Academic Certificates
Certified copies of academic certificates (if not already on our files)
Professional Review Report
Maximum 5 sides A4, printed and single sided, signed by yourself and your sponsor
Case Study
Maximum 5 sides A4, printed and single sided, signed by yourself and your sponsor
Two Referee Forms
To be enclosed with your application, unless these have been sent directly by your referees to the Membership Department.
Referees must be of the same grade or higher than that for which you are applying (ie MIMMM or FIMMM).
Application Fee
The current amount is £131 for a new member and a reduced rate is available if you are upgrading your current membership.
Current rates can be found at http://www.iom3.org/content/subscription-rates.
5. Obtain minimum level of 5 days CPD per year from date of graduation. CPD should be recorded in a separate log
book. CPD guidelines are as follows:
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Developing knowledge in a specialist field.
Broadening technical expertise beyond initial specialisation.
Developing an awareness of issues such as environmental protection and health and safety.
Acquiring other professional skills, eg communications skills, interpersonal skills, management techniques, legal
and financial knowledge, and language capabilities.
Type of event
Allowable CPD time
Conferences seminars, workshops, works visits, and evening meetings All working time (but not travelling or social
organised by the Institute, its Divisions or Local Societies.
time)
Conferences and meetings organised by other relevant professional
All working time (but not travelling or social
institutions and societies.
time)
Short courses and workshops.
All working time
In-company training courses and workshops
All working time
Examined CPD short courses, distance learning studies leading to NVQs,
All attendance time and recognised study input
diplomas, and degrees.
Committee work: participation in committees of the Institute, and its
Affiliated Societies; participation in committees of other professional
0.5 day/meeting
institutions and societies.
Imparting knowledge: presentations and lectures; preparation of papers Actual time plus allowance for preparation at
and reviews accepted for publication; acting as a Professional Adviser member's discretion depending on their main
for young members.
job function up to 5 days Actual time
Private study and personal research activity.
All working time
6. Attend a Professional Review Interview, which will normally be conducted by at least two members of the Institute.
The interview is likely to last between 45 to 60 minutes.