What is REnvTech?

The Registered Environmental Technician (REnvTech) designation is a title which denotes professional attainment and expertise for technicians working within the environmental sector. Technicians come from a diverse range of professions underpinned by the application of technical knowledge and skills, spanning the breadth of academia, government, industry, consultancy, and other public and private sectors.

As a Registered Environmental Technician, you can demonstrate that you are distinctly skilled and committed to maintaining high standards of professionalism through continual learning.

How to apply

To be eligible for the REnvTech designation, you will need to have a minimum of:

  • two years' full-time relevant work-based experience; and
  • equivalent of a Level 3 in the Qualifications and Credit Framework of England, Wales and Northern Ireland (or equivalent knowledge through professional practice).

Candidates must also be an Affiliate, Associate or Full Member of the IES to apply. If you are not already a member, you can apply today.

Candidates need to demonstrate that they meet all of the four key competences:

  1. Application of knowledge and understanding of the environment to further the aims of sustainability
  2. Actively support sustainable management of the environment
  3. Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  4. Personal commitment to professional standards, recognising obligations to society, the profession and the environment

Candidates demonstrate their competence through completing a competency report.

REnvTech Profile

Daniel Struggles

Daniel is an Assistant Environment Consultant with the Environmental Engineering at SWECO in Edinburgh. He works predominantly on contaminated land remediation and redevelopment and has gained experience on numerous projects for which his role has varied from writing desk studies, running...

How to Apply
REnvTech application

To apply for the designation REnvTech​
REnvTech information

All you need to know about applying for the REnvTech​
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REnvTech Costs

  Cost
Application Fee £76
Annual Fee £28

The registration fee includes the first REnvTech subscription fee, valid until the end of the calendar year. Reductions on the annual fee are available for members who are uemployed. Contact us for further details.
 

Who to contact

Lisa Abbott

Office Administrator

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