Post Nominals for Chartered status - correct use and their implications

Chartered status stands for the highest standard of professionalism, up-to-date expertise, quality and safety, and the capacity to undertake independent practice. There is a community expectation that members of Engineers Australia will continue to keep pace with advancing knowledge and technology such that there can be continued confidence in engaging you.

If you currently have Chartered status (CPEng, CEngT or CEngO) you have a number of options to ensure your post nominal accurately reflects your currency of practice as required by the Royal Charter under 5(a) and Bye-law 24.

RETAIN the post nominal - if you have maintained your CPD, an unqualified post-nominal is the most accurate way to demonstrate your competency. For example, John Smith MIEAust CPEng.

QUALIFY the post nominal - if you currently hold Chartered status but have not maintained your required 150 hours of CPD you can qualify your post nominal with a prefix that can take the form of either:

CPEng (Retired) For example, John Smith MIEAust CPEng (Retired), or (Ret).

CPEng (Year A - Year B), where Year A is the year you became entitled to use the Chartered post nominal, and Year B is the year in which the unqualified post nominal was relinquished. This also applies for use of CEngT or CEngO post nominals. For example, John Smith MIEAust CPEng (1996 - 2003).

RELINQUISH - your third option is to relinquish the post nominal. Members have chosen this option but retained their membership status and relevant post nominal. For example, John Smith MIEAust.

It is important to remember that you are obliged to ensure that your use of the Chartered post nominal accurately reflects your currency of practice.

It is also important to consider your options regarding use of the post nominal before you sign your 2008/09 membership card.

If you would like to discuss your options or change your details simply contact the Member Services Team on 1300 653 113 and we will make the changes and issue you a revised card. Alternatively, you can complete the 2008 membership renewals contact form online.