General International Glossary:
* Engology * means : International Professional 'Engineering Technology'.
* Engineer * means : An Approved International 'Graduate/Professional Engineer' (Er).
* Engologist * means : An Approved International 'Engineering Technologist' (Egt).
* ETechnician * means : An Approved International 'Engineering Technician' (ETn).
Professional Initials ( Engineers ):
* P.E * or * PE * : Initials for a Licensed 'Professional Engineer' - (U.S).
* C.Eng * : Initials for a 'Chartered Engineer' - (UK, IRL, India +).
* CEng * : Initials for a 'Chartered Engineer' - (Nigeria).
* CPEng * : Initials for 'Chartered Professional Engineer' - (Australia, New Zealand).
* P.Eng * : Initials for a Licensed 'Professional Engineer' - (Canada, except Quebec - it is * Ing *).
* Pr.Eng * or * PrEng * : Initials for a Licensed 'Professional Engineer' - (South Africa).
* CPEng * : Initials for 'Chartered Professional Engineer' - (Australia, New Zealand).
* Eur-Ing * : Initials for a 'Euro Engineer' - (Europe).
* R.Eng * : Initials for 'Registered Engineer' - (Kenya).
* P.E.Jp * : Used as pre-nominal in Japan.
* Ir * : Used as pre-nominal in the Netherlands, Belgium, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
* Dipl.-Ing * or * Ing * : 'Ingenieur' - Used as pre-nominal in Germany.
* Ing * : 'Ingeniero' - pre-nominal in Spain, Italy, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, and Romania.
* Engineer * or * Engr * : Used as pre-nominal in Pakistan and Philippines .
* Eur-Ing * : Initials for a 'Euro Engineer' - Used as pre-nominal in Europe.
* Mohandes * : Used as pre-nominal in Arab Countries like Egypt and Jordan.
* Eng * : 'Engenheiro' - Used as a pre-nominal in Portugal.
* Ing. EurEta * : 'EurEta Registered Engineer' - Used as a pre-nominal in Europe.
* inż * : 'inżynier' - Used as a pre-nominal in Poland.
* Siv. Ing * or * Ing * - Used as a pre-nominal in Norway.
* Civ. Ing * - Used as a pre-nominal in Sweden.
* Ingeniero * - Used as a pre-nominal in Chile.
* Mohandess Payeh 1 * : Initials for a 'Professional Engineer' in Iran.
* INTPE * : New Initials for an 'International Professional Engineer' (Yet another Beauty!).
..............What an unnecessary, unimaginative, uncoordinated, conglomeration of Initials!
Some of these Titles and Initials, such as Chartered Engineer (C.Eng), mean nothing to most people and are impracticable in this modern age, since they cannot become international. They are outdated and are a carry over from Colonialism.
International Abbreviations:
* Eng * : International Abbreviation for ' Engineer '.
* Engg * : International Abbreviation for ' Engineering '.
Career Fraudsters !
We are all aware of people who give themselves titles that they hope will improve their image in society. Some of these titles have been with us for very many years with more arising each day. For example we have the " Tree Surgeon " and the " Drains Doctor ".......fancy titles for fancy jobs.
Anyone can himself a Doctor and carry out medical procedures, even operations, once they obtain consent from the patient. As well, anyone can practice as a Lawyer but cannot represent a client in a court of law unless they are licensed.
The
" Engineer " title still seems to be a free-for-all. Engineers seem to
be, in general, targets from people with a little technical knowledge mainly,
but some don't even have technical skills. We have the " Train Driver
" who calls himself a " Locomotive Engineer ", especially in
US, Canada and South Africa. Their argument is that they had the title "Engineer
" first.
Surely the " Train Driver " did not exist before the first train
was designed and built by Engineers !! ( Ref : Engineer George Stephenson 1814 ). Then
we have the " Stationary Engineer " who is a Plant Attendant and the
" Motor Engineer " who is in fact a Mechanic.
We have
the " Microsoft Certified Engineer " who would not be acceptable
even as a Professional Engineering Technician................ a hobby horse
of Artisan Bill Gates of Microsoft. Then we have the
" Drains Engineer
" who cleans drains. We also have Fitters, Plumbers, Mechanics and other
Craft Persons, etc., who call themselves " Service Engineers ",
or " Installation Engineers ", or " Heating Engineers ",
or some such. These are not even " Technicians " or " Technologists " let alone
" Engineers ". The latest addition to the list is the " Satellite Engineer " who is in fact a TV Satellite Dish Installer! This title is arrogantly and disrespectfully being promoted by the UK based SKY Group in foreign countries, irrespective of local standards.
The unfortunate thing about all of this is that it discourages bright young pupils from seeking a professional engineering career, which is intellectually demanding, as they are confused about their future identity in society and their recognition for professional achievements.
What
the Public, including Journalists, should know
Everyone knows what a Doctor does in his Professional life and what his Technician
(nurse) does. Similarly it is well known what the other professionals such
as Veterinarians, Accountants, Architects, etc., and their Technicians do
in their Professional careers. However, a survey has shown that 80 % of the
general public don't know what Engineers do in their Professional careers
and their relationship to Engologists and ETechnicians. This is
due to the fact that the general public have no everyday dealings with Engineers,
other than the occasional contact with Civil Engineers.
An Engineer's Professional work can be very interesting, varied, and financially rewarding. His basic training is in technical design. His work can vary from using his mathematical and scientific expertise to explore the planet, to the design of mobile phones, digital television transmitters, hospital life-saving equipment, PET, CT, and MRI scanners, X-Ray machines, pacemakers, computers, automobiles, aero planes, rockets, robots, spacecraft, radar equipment, bank cash-machines, digital cameras, music and video systems, guns , ammunition, household appliances, and even gadgets,etc. Very many significant advances in medicine over recent years can be attributed to engineers. They design body scanning machines such as PET (positron emission tomography), CT (Computer tomography), and MRI (magnetic resonance tomography) scanners. They also design such equipment as dialysis machines, heart machines, heart pacemakers, prosthetic devices, X-Ray and Ultrasonic equipment, artificial body replacements, hospital monitoring equipment, and other types of life-saving equipment.
...............the list is endless !
Specialized
engineering fields are numerous and include aerospace • agricultural
• architectural • automotive • biomedical • ceramic
• chemical • civil • computer science • electrical
• engineering physics • environmental health and sanitary •
geological • marine • mechanical • metallurgical and materials
• mining • nuclear • ocean • petroleum • systems
• textile • and transportation.
" Professional ( Chartered ) Engineer "
A " Professional/Chartered Engineer " is someone with a technical engineering degree from an approved university or equivalent. He must also have 8 years post-graduate professional experience and must pass an examination set by the relevant Professional Body. His work is basically technical design, but very many end up in senior management and other fields.
" Professional Engineer " is the term for registered or licensed engineers in some countries who are permitted to offer their professional services directly to the public. The term " Professional Engineer" and the actual practice of professional engineering is legally defined and protected by a government body. In some jurisdictions only registered or licensed Professional Engineers are permitted to use the title, or to practice Professional Engineering.
" Engineer "
An " Engineer " is someone with a technical engineering degree from an approved university or equivalent. An approved degree in software engineering may also be acceptable. He may do less demanding work to that of the licensed professional engineer.
" Engineering Technologist " - i.e., Engologist
A Professional " Engineering Technologist " (Engologist) is normally someone with an approved diploma in technical or software engineering or equivalent . His work is normally supportive to the engineer in such areas as computer aided design (CAD). This relieves the engineer of less demanding work.
" Technologist " : Definition :
A person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems.
" Engineering Technician " - i.e., ETechnician
The lower grade of " Engineering Technician " (ETechnician) is normally involved in practical engineering work and holds an approved engineering certificate or equivalent . Their work can be the repair of sophisticated equipment such as computers, printers, scanners, refrigerating equipment, televisions, instruments, telephone systems , and household appliances such as fridges , washing machines , cookers, CCTV, and even digital cameras, etc. They can also be involved in installation work such as the installation of burglar and fire alarm systems and the repair of same, to the installation and maintenance of gas installations, and commercial equipment such as that used in aircraft and in industry etc . There are many types of technician, software technician, installation technician , service technician , sound technician, engineering technician , broadband technician, accounting, computer, laboratory, medical, television, etc.
...................the list is endless !
Engineering Craft Persons
" Mechanic "
A " Mechanic " is someone who uses his skills to repair vehicular appliances, aircraft engines and other machinery . In general, anything with moving parts. You have car mechanics, aircraft mechanics, instrument mechanics, etc.
" Fitter "
A " Fitter " is normally associated with the repair of heavy machinery such as that used in industry. They install and repair gas boilers and systems. They also repair such equipment as fire extinguishers, cookers, air conditioning systems, escalators, passenger lifts, industrial boilers and systems, commercial refrigeration systems, heavy earth-moving equipment such as bulldozers, etc.
" Plumber "
A " Plumber " is a person who fits and repairs pipes and fixtures for water, drainage, or gas, mainly in domestic premises. Plumbers also repair and install domestic and commercial central heating boilers and systems.
" Electrician "
An " Electrician " is someone who installs/repairs electrical equipment. In some countries electricians are licensed. Their work involves the installation and maintenance of anything that is powered by electricity. This can be domestic appliances such as fridges, cookers etc. Their work varies from the installation and maintenance of domestic and commercial equipment to the maintenance of very high voltage lines such as that in National Grids.
" Artisan "
An " Artisan " is a skilled person who makes things by hand.
" Installer "
An
" Installer " is normally a person skilled in the practical aspects of installation
work but limited in the theoretical aspect, e.g., Telephone and Broadband Installer, Burglar and Fire Alarm Installer,
Gas Installation Installer, Aerial/Satellite Dish Installer, etc,. For complex installations you would have
a commissioning Technician. Servicing would then be carried out by a service
technician.
There can be some overlap between some of the above categories of craft persons .