lintel size

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hi, i want to make a 6ft opening in a single leaf internal wall. the wall is holding up four 9"x3" bedroom joists which are in turn holding up a 3" thick cinder block wall which is 8ft high.this cinder block wall is not load bearing. what type and size of lintel would be suitable ?
 
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Sadly, this work requires building control approval, who will require calculations from a structural engineer.
 
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thanks for replies.
shytalkz,which is the best (strongest) from the two you mention?

dextrous, will be applying to building control,just trying to price up at the moment.
 

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