ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Chartered Engineer (UK)

Okay, imagine you have a special toy that needs certain skills to put it together correctly. Now, there are grown-ups who have learned all the special skills to build and fix things like toys, houses, and computers. They call themselves engineers.

Now, some engineers become extra special by working with other grown-ups to make sure they are doing things in the best and safest way possible. They call themselves chartered engineers. They have proven that they have the knowledge and experience to do a really good job by passing special tests and working in their field for a long time.

So, when someone is a chartered engineer in the UK, it means they have shown how awesome they are at building and fixing important things, and they are trusted to do their job the best way possible.