IET
Electrical · Professional engineering institution
The Institution of Engineering and Technology is a professional institution for engineers and technicians. It also publishes electrical standards and technical guidance; personal membership is not installer certification.
Checked Official sources below.
What it covers and whether it is required
IET membership is voluntary and available at different grades. It is separate from Engineering Council registration, competent person scheme membership and the statutory duties attached to electrical work.
Joining requirements and costs
Membership categories reflect qualifications and experience, with routes for students, technicians and other professionals. Professional registration has its own evidence and assessment requirements. Check the current grade criteria and development obligations rather than assuming any IET member is a chartered engineer.
Check the current fees with IET before applying. Ask whether the quotation includes application, assessment, renewal and any per-job charges. Use published fees or ask for a written quotation.
What it means for homeowners
Ask for the exact designation being claimed and verify it with the relevant institution or register. A person’s access to technical publications is not proof that a business has been assessed to install, inspect or certify your electrical work.
How to check a claim
Official status and enquiry route: IET.
Match the record to the named person or contracting business. Check the current scope, not just a logo on a van or an old certificate. If the public record does not show the detail you need, ask the body to confirm it before appointing the business.
Where the scheme applies
UK-based professional institution with international membership. Project compliance still depends on the law and building standards in the nation where work takes place.
Common questions
Does IET membership mean someone is a registered electrician?
No. Professional institution membership and registered electrical contracting are separate. Check the contractor’s scheme status and the individual’s relevant competence.
How do I check IET status?
Use the official service linked in this guide, or ask the organisation to confirm the exact status or document. Membership, a training award, a product certificate and a project guarantee are different things.
Official sources
Sources checked November 2026. Scheme rules can change; confirm current requirements before applying or signing a contract.