Sponsor Guide Jan 09

Improving the world through engineering
GUIDANCE FOR SPONSORS
Introduction
Sponsors are required to complete the sponsor form for CEng or IEng as appropriate,
then sign and date. The forms are to be returned to IMechE with the applicant’s
completed application. Applications cannot be progressed until all sponsors forms have
been received and accepted.
The application form clearly states that both sponsors must be satisfied that the
applicant should be considered for election to the class indicated and that they are
personally recommending the applicant to the Trustee Board as worthy of consideration
for election to membership. It is implicit that sponsors recognise their role of selecting,
guiding and encouraging sound applications and it will be useful if sponsors check the
application details for accuracy and completeness prior to submission.
Eligibility of proposed sponsor

Sponsors should be Chartered or Incorporated Engineers. Ideally, for CEng applicants
will be sponsored by two Chartered Engineers and IEng applicants will be sponsored by
two Incorporated Engineers. It is recognised that applicants may work with individuals
of different engineering disciplines and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
will therefore accept Corporate Members of another approved UK institution registered
as CEng or IEng with the Engineering Council UK. The IMechE has also extended the
register of acceptable sponsors primarily for the benefit of overseas applicants and
individuals working within Small or Medium Enterprises, to include Eur Ing, professional
engineers registered with the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, Engineers Australia or
Engineers Ireland.
Sponsors should have a direct knowledge of the applicant’s experience in mechanical

engineering but the IMechE may approve exceptions to this. Contact the Helpdesk for
details.
For Fellow applications, at least one sponsor should be a Fellow of the IMechE.
Eligibility of applicant
Each sponsor must be confident that the applicant is able to demonstrate the relevant
key competences (outlined below) required for Corporate Membership of IMechE and
registration as a Chartered Engineer or an Incorporated Engineer.
If sponsors have any concerns, they should consider carefully whether to sponsor the
applicant and inform the IMechE if there are any serious concerns. The IMechE may
seek further information from a sponsor at any stage during the application process.
Sponsorship by close family members is not allowed.
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Issued January 2009 replacing all previous versions
Competences required for Corporate Membership
The Incorporated Engineer The Chartered Engineer
Incorporated Engineers must be Chartered Engineers must be

competent, by virtue of their initial competent, by virtue of their initial
formation and throughout their working formation and throughout their working
life, to: life, to:
Use a combination of general and Use a combination of general and

specialist mechanical engineering specialist mechanical engineering
knowledge and understanding to apply knowledge and understanding to
existing and emerging technology; optimise the application of existing
and emerging technology;
Apply appropriate theoretical and Apply appropriate theoretical and

practical methods to design, develop, practical methods to the analysis and
manufacture, construct, solution of engineering problems;
commission, operate and maintain
products, equipment, processes,
systems and services;
Provide technical and commercial Provide technical and commercial
management; leadership;
Use effective interpersonal skills; Use effective interpersonal skills;
Make a personal commitment to Make a personal commitment to

professional standards, recognising professional standards, recognising
obligations to society, the profession and obligations to society, the profession and
the environment. the environment.
Qualities required for Fellowship
Fellowship of the IMechE is the senior class of membership and as such applicants
seeking election to Fellow are expected to demonstrate by the appropriate evidence
their commitment and practice of many the following functions, attributes and qualities.
The application must clearly provide this evidence.
• Hold a position of senior responsibility and/or significant autonomy;

• Active development and application of new technologies in engineering and related
areas at a senior level;
• Applies a significant range of fundamental principles and complex techniques across
a wide and often unpredictable variety of contexts;
• Leadership qualities;
• Strong evidence of resource management and/or personnel management and
development;
• Involvement in policy and strategy making decisions;
• Budgetary and financial control;
• Promotion of engineering to young engineers and potential engineers;
• Highly specialist knowledge in a specific area of engineering; and/or
• Evidence of presentations, published papers etc.
Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to the development of the engineering

profession in the broader context and to individual Continuing Professional Development
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(CPD). The IMechE recognises that applicants may no longer have hands-on
engineering responsibility and that their careers may have developed more broadly into
senior management or into a specialist role. Individuals who have retired from a
position of senior responsibility but continue to demonstrate a continuing commitment
to the profession within their CPD may be suitable to apply for transfer and election to
Fellowship.
Completing the Sponsor Assessment form
The Trustee Board requires all sponsors to complete the forms relating to each
competence as fully as possible using examples, which meet the criteria. Incomplete
sections may be returned to sponsors for re-submission. Whilst it is not necessary to
score the applicant against each competence, succinct examples detailing where each
competence has been met are required in the appropriate boxes. The comments need
to refer to the generic competence (i.e. A and B) rather than each specific sub
competence (i.e. A1, A2) In the case of application to Fellowship this is particularly
important being a personal recommendation of the applicant’s abilities and qualities at
the highest level.
When completing application forms and assessments, each sponsor is requested to give
a considered and independent judgment of the applicant’s competences and
abilities. Independent assessments provide a sound basis for reviews or referrals to
the Professional Review Committee. It is natural that there will be similarities between
the assessments, although alternative comments are likely from the Sponsors differing
perspectives and knowledge of the applicant. Identical assessments signed by
different sponsors do not engender a sound approach to sponsorship and will result in
the application being withdrawn.
For further guidance on completing the sponsor’s competency assessments please

contact the Membership Team: membership@imeche.org.uk, tel: 0845 226 9191
NB: Both IEng and CEng sponsor forms are included in this guide. Please
ensure the appropriate form is completed.
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Sponsorship for Incorporated Engineer Registration
Applicant Name: IMechE Ref Number:
IEng A Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of mechanical engineering principles
Key elements of competence:

• A1 Maintain and extend a sound theoretical
approach to the application of technology
engineering practice
• A2 Use a sound evidence-based approach to
problem solving and contribute to continuous
improvement
IEng B Demonstrate practical application of mechanical engineering knowledge and expertise

• B1 Identify, review and select techniques,
procedures and methods to undertake
mechanical engineering tasks
• B2 Contribute to design and development of
engineering solutions
• B3 Implement design solutions and contribute to
their evaluation
IEng C Technical and Commercial Management

• C1 Plan for effective project implementation
• C2 Manage the planning, budgeting and
organisation of tasks, people and resources
• C3 Manage teams and develop staff to meet
changing technical and managerial needs
• C4 Manage continuous quality improvement
IEng D Inter-personal skills

• D1 Communicate in English with others at all
levels
• D2 Present and discuss proposals
• D3 Demonstrate personal and social skills
IEng E Professional conduct

• E1 Comply with relevant codes of conduct
• E2 Manage and apply safe systems of work
• E3 Undertake engineering activities in a way
that contributes to sustainable development
• E4 Carry out CPD necessary to maintain and
enhance competence in own areas of practice,
including a personal Development Action Plan
Sponsor Name:
Signed: 4
Date:
Sponsorship for Chartered Engineer Registration
Applicant Name: IMechE Ref Number:
CEng A Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of mechanical engineering principles

• A1 Maintain and extend a sound theoretical
approach in enabling the introduction and
exploitation of new and advancing technology
and other relevant developments
• A2 Engage in the creative and innovative
development of engineering technology and
continuous improvement systems
CEng B Demonstrate practical application of mechanical engineering knowledge and expertise

• B1 Identify potential projects and opportunities
• B2 Conduct appropriate research, and undertake
design and development of engineering solutions
• B3 Implement design solutions and evaluate
their effectiveness
CEng C Technical and Commercial Management

• C1 Plan for effective project implementation
• C2 Plan, budget, organise, direct and control
tasks, people and resources
• C3 Lead teams and develops staff to meet
changing technical and managerial needs
• C4 Bring about continuous improvement
through quality management
CEng D Inter-personal skills

• D1 Communicate in English with others at all
levels
• D2 Present and discusses proposals
• D3 Demonstrate personal and social skills
CEng E Professional conduct

• E1 Comply with relevant codes of conduct
• E2 Manage and apply safe systems of work
• E3 Undertake engineering activities in a way
that contributes to sustainable development
• E4 Carry out CPD necessary to maintain and
enhance competence in own areas of practice,
including a personal Development Action Plan
Sponsor Name:
Signed: 5
Date:

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Improving the world through engineering

GUIDANCE FOR SPONSORS

Eligibility of proposed sponsor

Sponsors should have a direct knowledge of the applicant’s experience in mechanical

The Incorporated Engineer The Chartered Engineer

Incorporated Engineers must be Chartered Engineers must be

Use a combination of general and Use a combination of general and

Apply appropriate theoretical and Apply appropriate theoretical and

Use effective interpersonal skills; Use effective interpersonal skills;

Make a personal commitment to Make a personal commitment to

Qualities required for Fellowship

• Hold a position of senior responsibility and/or significant autonomy;

Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to the development of the engineering

Completing the Sponsor Assessment form

For further guidance on completing the sponsor’s competency assessments please

Applicant Name: IMechE Ref Number:

IEng A Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of mechanical engineering principles

Key elements of competence:

IEng B Demonstrate practical application of mechanical engineering knowledge and expertise

Key elements of competence:

IEng C Technical and Commercial Management

Key elements of competence:

IEng D Inter-personal skills

Key elements of competence:

IEng E Professional conduct

Key elements of competence:

Applicant Name: IMechE Ref Number:

CEng A Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of mechanical engineering principles

Key elements of competence:

CEng B Demonstrate practical application of mechanical engineering knowledge and expertise

Key elements of competence:

CEng C Technical and Commercial Management

Key elements of competence:

CEng D Inter-personal skills

Key elements of competence:

CEng E Professional conduct

Key elements of competence:

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