Frequently Asked Questions

The list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) below should be the first port of call if you have any queries regarding your Application Information

Application Information FAQs

What do I do if my application is not approved?

If your application is not approved, SER will inform you of the reasons why it was not successful. Appeals to SER against rejection of an application for membership should be addressed to the Head of Certification of SER Ltd and will be considered by the Appeals Panel.

How do I apply as a Sole Practitioner?

A Sole Practitioner is required to be registered as both an Approved Certifier and an Approved Body. A special combined fee for both registrations of £75 per annum is payable.

What happens if I have just achieved Chartered status?

The Scheme requires that all applicants must generally have a minimum of five years experience after gaining Chartered Status in order to be considered for SER Ltd Approved Certifier. The Scheme will consider applications from engineers with less than 5 years post Chartered experience and require that their application states clearly the relevant skills and experience that they possess in order to be considered for membership of the Scheme.

Can Sole Practitioners certify?

Sole Practitioners may certify provided they are registered as both an Approved Certifier and an Approved Body.

Can the Firm that I work for apply to join the Scheme?

The Firm can apply to join the Scheme as long as there is an application form from a Chartered Engineer employed by the firm either pending, or accompanying the firm application.

Do Certification Co-ordinators have to be engineers?

Certification Co-ordinators do not have to be engineers. One of the main duties of the Certification Co-ordinator is to be responsible for ensuring that the conditions under which the Approved Body was approved are fulfilled and maintained, which does not require them to hold any engineering qualifications.