Editing Institution of Engineering and Technology (section)

==Purpose and function==
The IET represents the engineering profession in matters of public concern and assists governments to make the public aware of engineering and technological issues. It provides advice on all areas of engineering, regularly advising [[Parliament of the United Kingdom|Parliament]] and other agencies.

The IET Archives collect and retain material relating to the IET and its predecessor institutions as well as the history of engineering and technology. The collections cover innovation and developments in these areas from the fourteenth century to the present day, including the archive for the [[Women's Engineering Society]] (WES) .

The IET also grants [[Chartered Engineer (UK)|Chartered Engineer]], [[Incorporated Engineer]], [[Engineering Technician]], and ICT Technician professional designations on behalf of the [[Engineering Council UK]].  IEng is roughly equivalent to North American [[Professional Engineer]] designations and CEng is set at a higher level.<ref>[https://www.railengineer.co.uk/professional-engineering-institutions-the-iet/ ''"Professional Engineering Institutions – The IET"''], RailEngineer.</ref>  Both designations have far greater geographical recognition. This is made possible through a number of networks for engineers established by the IET including the Professional Networks, worldwide groups of engineers sharing common technical and professional interests.  Through the IET website, these networks provide sector-specific news, stock a library of technical articles and give members the opportunity to exchange knowledge and ideas with peer groups through discussion forums.  Particular areas of focus include education, IT, energy and the [[natural environment|environment]].

The IET accredits degree courses worldwide in subjects relevant to [[electrical engineering|electrical]], [[electronic engineering|electronic]], [[manufacturing engineering|manufacturing]] and [[information engineering]].  In addition, it secures funding for professional development schemes for engineering graduates including awards [[scholarship]]s, grants and prizes.{{cn|date=June 2022}}

In August 2019 the [[UK_Cyber_Security_Council|Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)]] appointed the IET as the lead organisation in charge of designing and delivering the new [[UK Cyber Security Council]], alongside 15 other cyber security professional organisations collectively known as the Cyber Security Alliance. The council, which officially launched in April 2021,  will be "charged with the development of a framework that speaks across the different specialisms, setting out a comprehensive alignment of career pathways, including the certifications and qualifications required within certain levels".{{cn|date=June 2022}}