The Education Board undertakes
a varied role in overseeing
all business that relates to professional qualifications within the Transportation Industry for the benefit of our Members. 

Primary objectives:  

• monitor professional reviews and audit the professional review process on behalf of the Engineering Council
• confirm the outcome of professional review assessments
• make decisions on professional review candidate appeals and monitor and approve the appeals procedure
• appoint reviewers and assessors and ensure that they receive adequate training
• develop and oversee a scheme for mentoring candidates for CEng and IEng and other qualifications as they are developed
• monitor the activities of the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM), receive recommendations from the JBM, and approve the accreditation status
  of educational programmes moderated by the JBM
• take the lead in the relationship with Engineering Council, with particular reference
  to the maintenance and extension of licenses, routes to registration, and representation on Engineering Council boards and committees
• make recommendations to the Executive Board for new qualifications
  and implement them as agreed
• develop and implement policy on vocational education
• ensure that all qualifications are adequately marketed and monitor candidate and employer views on the Institution’s qualifications
• monitor education policy at school, undergraduate and post graduate level and respond to consultations as appropriate
• develop a strategy to promote careers in highways and transportation amongst school and university students and those who influence career decisions
• develop and manage the Transport Planning Professional qualification