Registration as a Professional Engineer of Queensland

IFE Entity Assessment Scheme in the area of Fire Engineering

The IFE Assessment Entity Scheme (hereinafter known as the IFE Scheme) provides assessment of an individuals qualifications, competencies, experience and continuing fire engineering knowledge based on the Engineering Council Division (ECuk) assessment policy and procedures for Professional Engineers applying to practice in the area of fire engineering.

Supporting Information:

Download IFE Scheme

Please refer to Appendix 1A - Part 1 for detailed information of policy and procedures. http://www.ife.org.uk/engineeringcouncil/

The ECuk scheme is linked to Australian competencies through the Sydney Accord and Washington Accord.

Please refer to Appendix 1A - Part 2 and Appendix 2 for detailed information

General:

The Institution of Fire Engineers has in excess of 10,000 members in 20 countries who represent a complete cross-section of the fire engineering discipline.

IFE provides professional recognition for fire engineers across a broad spectrum and has achieved recognition from a number of professional bodies, including Engineering Council UK (ECuk) which regulates the engineering profession in the United Kingdom.

IFE is a Licensed Member of ECuk  and is authorised to register suitably qualified members at Chartered Engineer (CEng), Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and Engineering Technician (EngTech) level.

FORMS

FORM 1 - Application

FORM 2 - Professional Review Report

FORM 3 - IPD Objectives

FORM 4 - Fee Schedule

FORM 5.1 - CPD Guidance

FORM 5.2 - Recognised CPD Activities

FORM 5.3 - CPD Blank Forms

Contact Details in Queensland:

Public Officer -  Christopher Robert ODGERS RPEQ

Postal Address (Since 1970) -  P O Box 670

Brisbane Q 4000

Registered Office (Since 2001) 153 Kensington Way BRAY PARK Q4500

Phone: 07 3205 2370

Fax: 07 3889 8566

Email: admin@ifeqld.org

NATIONAL:

IFE Australia (ABN 067 481 298) was formed in 1995 and Incorporated in 1998 IFE Australia is registered with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

IFE Australia provides the following support services- Administers applications; and

Administers the membership at large in Australia; and Manages any formal complaints against any member; and Organises examinations to assess the competency level of applicants; and Provides continuing professional development through technical magazines, seminars, events, and annual conferences.

IFE Australia contact Details:

Public Officer -  Andrew SHARRAD GIFireE

Registered Office (Since 2001) 23 Grand Boulevard

CRAIGBURN FARM SA 5051

Phone: 08 8278 9844

Fax: 08 8278 9833

Email: admin@ife.org.au

INTERNATIONALLY:

IFE Internationally is administered from the United Kingdom.  See www.ife.org.uk

The IFE was formed in the United Kingdom in 1918 and was registered in 1924.

The IFE UK provides the following support services -

Registers and administers applications for IFE and Engineering Council Division; and

Administers the world wide membership; and

Assists with the preparation of examinations to assess the competency level of applicants; and Provides an independent examination marking system; and Provides continuing professional development through technical magazines, seminars, events, and annual conferences.

UPON SUCCESSFUL REVIEW OF YOUR QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE IN FIRE ENGINEERING, YOU WILL BE INVITED TO AN INTERVIEW.

The Institution of Fire Engineers, Australia, maintains a Register of Competent Persons for practitioners of fire prevention, safety, fire fighting and engineering in Australia. This is a joint project between Fire Check Consultants and The Institution of Fire Engineers Australia and is hosted on the Fire Check Server.

To be eligible for listing on this web site, an individual must present the following:

* Suitable evidence to IFE management committee of training & experience in the competency level applied for.
* Evidence of continuing professional development in the competency level applied for.
* Evidence of adequate insurance cover.
* Must be a member of the Institution of Fire Engineers.

Individuals must re-apply for listing annually.

The Register of Competent Persons is a joint project between Fire Check Consultants and The Institution of Fire Engineers Australia. 

The Institution of Fire Engineers, Australia, maintains a Register of Competent Persons for practitioners of fire prevention, safety, fire fighting and engineering in Australia. This is a joint project between Fire Check Consultants and The Institution of Fire Engineers Australia and is hosted on the Fire Check Server.

To be eligible for listing on this web site, an individual must present the following:

* Suitable evidence to IFE management committee of training & experience in the competency level applied for.
* Evidence of continuing professional development in the competency level applied for.
* Evidence of adequate insurance cover.
* Must be a member of the Institution of Fire Engineers.

Individuals must re-apply for listing annually.

The Register of Competent Persons is a joint project between Fire Check Consultants and The Institution of Fire Engineers Australia.