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ngineers are concerned with developing economical and safe solutions to practical problems, by applying mathematics and scientific knowledge while considering technical constraints[1][2]. The term is derived from the Latin root "ingenium," meaning "cleverness"[3]. The industrial revolution and continuing technological developments of the last few centuries have changed the connotation of the term slightly, resulting in the perception of engineers as applied scientists[citation needed]. The work of engineers is the link between perceived needs of society and commercial applications[citation needed].
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* 1 Regulation
* 2 Education, training and skills
o 2.1 North America
+ 2.1.1 United States
+ 2.1.2 Canada
o 2.2 Europe
+ 2.2.1 Finland
+ 2.2.2 France
+ 2.2.3 Germany
+ 2.2.4 Romania
+ 2.2.5 Slovakia
+ 2.2.6 The Netherlands
+ 2.2.7 Turkey
+ 2.2.8 United Kingdom
o 2.3 Asia
+ 2.3.1 India
+ 2.3.2 Pakistan
o 2.4 Africa
+ 2.4.1 South Africa
* 3 Other meanings
o 3.1 Operating and maintaining equipment
o 3.2 Non-academic professional certification
o 3.3 Military engineers
* 4 See also
o 4.1 Lists of notable engineers by discipline
o 4.2 Other related lists
o 4.3 Licensing and registration
* 5 References
* 6 External Links

[edit] Regulation

In Continental Europe and Latin America and also in Turkey, the title is limited by law to people with an engineering degree, and the use of the title by others (even persons with much more work experience) is illegal. In Italy the title is limited to people who, besides holding an engineering degree, have passed a professional qualification examination (Esame di Stato). In Portugal, professional engineer titles and accredited engineering degrees are regulated and certified by the Ordem dos Engenheiros. In the Czech Republic the title "engineer" (Ing.) is given to people with a (master) degree in chemistry, technology or even economics (due to historical reasons and tradition). In Greece the academic title of "Diploma Engineer" is awarded after completion of the five year engineering study course and the title of "Certified Engineer" is awarded to those that have completed the four year course of engineering studies at a Technological Educational Institute (TEI).

Laws exist in the U.S., in Canada and in South Africa that limit the use specific engineer titles, particularly the title of "Professional Engineer." However, most engineers in the U.S. do not become professional engineers. Titles indicating a specific, regulated branch of engineering, such as "civil engineer" or "mechanical engineer" are also regulated. Most U.S. states prohibit unlicensed persons from calling themselves an "engineer" or indicating branches or specialties not covered by the licensing acts. The IEEE's formal position on this is as follows:

"The title, Engineer, and its derivatives should be reserved for those individuals whose education and experience qualify them to practice in a manner that protects public safety. Strict use of the title serves the interest of both the IEEE-USA and the public by providing a recognized designation by which those qualified to practice engineering may be identified. The education and experience needed for the title, Engineer, is evidenced by

* Graduation with an Engineering degree from an ABET/EAC accredited program of engineering (or equivalent*), coupled with sufficient experience in the field in which the term, Engineer, is used; and/or

* Licensure by any jurisdiction as a Professional Engineer.

* A degree from a foreign institution (or the total education when one person holds a graduate degree in engineering but no accredited B.S. in engineering) can be evaluated through a service offered by ABET."

Despite these laws, many individuals with no formal education in engineering are still often called engineers because of a history of engineering work. Because Canada regulates the use of the titles "engineer" and "engineering" in law the legal situation regarding the use title of "engineer" in Canada is unsettled. (See Professional Engineer for more details).

In Ireland, United Kingdom, and Australia, the title of "engineer" is unregulated and is increasingly incorrectly used to describe trades such as electricians, motor mechanics, gas fitters, TV and washing machine repair people, in addition to those engaged in professional engineering.

The word "technologist" is sometimes used synonymously as it derives from the prefix techno- and the suffix -ologist, hence, someone who studies technology. This applies particularly to those European countries with laws regulating the use of the title "engineer." A Technologist supports professional engineers in N America. Technologists can become professional engineers with further academic study — usually 2-3 years of an engineering degree. Regulation of the Technologist title is covered by the Sydney Accord. A UK Incorporated Engineer is equivalent to a Technologist as defined by the Sydney Accord. The I.Eng qualification is administered by the Engineering Council of the United Kingdom Association.