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JOIN
THE WELDING
INSTITUTE
ABOUT US
The Welding Institute is the leading engineering institution supporting
welding and joining professionals with welding, joining and allied
technologies.
Designed for individuals at all levels, membership of The Welding

Institute will not only demonstrate your commitment to industry
and your career but may also give you eligibility to register with the
Engineering Council, the UK regulatory body for the engineering
profession.
Our Member benefits can support your engineering career, regardless

of your technical background. They are designed to help you with
your career, meeting the needs of your employers, employees or
clients, all whilst meeting your own personal career goals.
SUPPORTING A GLOBAL CREATING A

ENGINEERING NETWORK OF GLOBAL IMPACT
PROFESSIONALS 4000 WELDING WITH MEMBERS
FOR OVER 100 AND JOINING ACROSS THE
YEARS ENGINEERING WORLD
SPECIALISTS
1600 MEMBERS REACHING NEW

PROFESSIONALLY NETWORKS
REGISTERED WITH WITH OVER 20
THE ENGINEERING BRANCHES
COUNCIL GLOBALLY
MEMBERSHIP
BENEFITS
EVENTS
Access to a range of in-person, online and hybrid events
focused around Member technical and professional interests
along with an online webinar archive.
TECHNICAL GROUPS
Technical Group events are developed around interests
of Members. Speakers include specialists with diverse
experience covering the fields of welding practice, welding
technology, metals and non-metals, inspection, non-
destructive testing, and integrity assessment across all
industries.
5% OFF TRAINING COURSES

TWI training courses are supported by internationally
recognised certification from awarding bodies including
CSWIP, BGAS-CSWIP, PCN and EWF/IIW. Courses are led
by certified experts, delivering the knowledge required to
meet the demands of industry around the world.
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
The ‘mycareerpath’ platform allows you to record and
reflect on your CPD activities, upload evidence and have
your records sent for review to assist Engineering Council
registration.
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
The Branch activities and Technical Groups provide you with
invaluable opportunities to connect with your professional
peers and build your professional and social networks,
offering support outside of the work environment.
ALSO...
Access to technical knowledge and resources through our
quarterly digital journal, monthly newsletter, Weldasearch,
e-books, published papers and Jobsite.
MEMBERSHIP
GRADES
ASSOCIATE
MEMBERSHIP
(AWeldI)
Associate membership represents an important first step towards
professional recognition. You can join and gain access to benefits
immediately.
Who is Associate (AWeldI) Membership for?
Associate membership is open to all with an interest in welding,

joining and allied technologies.
There are three types of Associate membership:
Standard Associate membership

Student Associate membership
Graduate applicants with interim Professional (Engineering
Council) Registration
Graduate applicants looking to gain professional registration

with the Engineering Council will initially be given membership at
Associate level. This will be combined with interim registration with
the Engineering Council at a Chartered Engineer or Incorporated
Engineer level (depending on your experience and qualifications).
TECHNICIAN
MEMBERSHIP
(TechWeldI)
Technician membership of The Welding Institute is for technicians
with knowledge and experience of welding.
Who is Technician (TechWeldI) Membership for?
You must have at least two years’ scientific or technical experience

relating to the development of welding, joining or one of the allied
processes.
You will also need at least one of the following qualifications:
1. An engineering-based Advanced/Modern Apprenticeship or

equivalent work-based programme
2. Qualifications at or above level 3 in the RGF (Regulated
Qualification Framework) such as a Level 3 National Certificate or
Diploma in engineering or welding and joining technology
3. Specific programmes or qualifications approved by The Welding
Institute such as:
CSWIP Senior Welding Inspector

CSWIP Welding Supervisor
CSWIP Underwater Inspection Controllers
CSWIP Welding Quality Control Co-ordinator
CSWIP Registered Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Inspectors
IIW/EWF Welding Specialist Diploma
CSWIP Certification of Welding Instructors and Specialist
Welding Instructors
If you do not hold any of the qualifications listed above, you could still
be eligible for Technician membership via our Individual Route.
MEMBER
(MWeldI)
Joining The Welding Institute as a Member provides an opportunity
to gain Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng)
status with the Engineering Council.
Who is Member (MWeldI) Membership for?
You must have at least two years’ experience in a welding, joining

or other relevant discipline, and be working in a role that meets the
requirements for Incorporated or Chartered Engineer.
You will also need at least one of the following qualifications:
Hold a bachelors degree in engineering or a relevant science or

technology
Already be registered with the Engineering Council as an
Incorporated or Chartered Engineer via another professional
institution.
If you do not hold any of the qualifications listed above, you could still
be eligible for Member via our Individual Route. The Welding Institute
will provide detailed advice based on your individual circumstances
once we have looked at your education and career history.
FELLOW
MEMBERSHIP
(FWeldI)
Who is Fellow (FWeldI) Membership for?
Fellow membership of The Welding Institute is reserved for esteemed

professionals with substantial experience in welding, joining or
allied technologies. This level of membership is normally awarded in
recognition of an individual’s standing as a Professional Engineer and
their personal contributions within the engineering community. It is
unlikely that anyone will have made the necessary contribution within
a working career of less than 10 years. Applicants will be required to
demonstrate their learning, achievements and recognition through
building a case based on their professional contributions consisting of
between 500 and 1000 words relating to at least one of the following
criteria:
Has achieved an established and enhanced reputation in the field

of welding, joining or an allied technology
Has been the senior level manager of projects and/or engineers

within the field of welding, joining or an allied technology, and
achieved consistent quality and business success
Has acted to support the provision of an enthusiastic and qualified

workforce for industries related to welding, joining or allied
technologies
Has made significant contributions to the enhancement of the

professional welding, joining or allied technologies community
Applicants must be able to demonstrate their commitment to

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) with particular emphasis
on learning outcomes.
Applications for direct entry to Fellow grade are accepted at the
discretion of the Membership Committee. This may include Fellows
of other Engineering Council registered institutions with relevant
experience in welding and allied technologies.
All applications should be accompanied by references from

two Fellows of The Welding Institute or other sponsors
of equal standing in the profession. It is important that
sponsors satisfy themselves that the applicant meets
the requirements for Fellow. The Membership
Committee reserves the right to request further
references.
All applications are considered by the

Membership Committee and applicants
should expect to attend a Professional
Review Interview conducted by two
Fellows of the Institute.
PROFESSIONAL
REGISTRATION
As a Professional Member, you may be eligible to register with the
Engineering Council as a Chartered Engineer (CEng), Incorporated
Engineer (IEng) or Engineering Technician (EngTech).
Professional Registration with the Engineering Council demonstrates

competence, gained through practical experience, as well as
knowledge and understanding.
Benefits of registering with the Engineering Council include:
Identifying you as having competences that employers

value indicating that your competence and commitment to
professionalism have been assessed by other engineering
professionals
Demonstrating that your competence may be compared with
standards applicable in other parts of the world
Confirming that your commitment to professionalism is
underwritten by the support of a national engineering institution or
society licensed by the Engineering Council
International recognition of your qualification
Engineering Council registration is open to anyone who can

demonstrate the required professional competences and
commitment. These requirements are set out in Engineering Council
UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC)
document, and are developed through your education and working
experience.
Any academic or vocational qualifications you hold will determine

which route to registration is open to you. If you hold one of the
exemplifying qualifications, you can proceed via the standard route
to registration. Without such qualifications, you may proceed via the
individual route. If you have a qualification at a suitable level, but
haven’t yet acquired the required experience and competences, then
you may wish to seek interim registration via your membership of The
Welding Institute.
JOIN TODAY
Join today and become a Member of the
leading engineering institution supporting
welding and joining professionals.
Professional Membership
Discover more about our membership grades:
www.theweldinginstitute.com/membership/join-us
Professional Registration
Discover more if you are interested in professional registration with
the Engineering Council:
https://www.theweldinginstitute.com/membership/
membership-and-registration
The Welding Institute
Professional Membership Office

Granta Park
Great Abington
Cambridge
CB21 6AL
United Kingdom
https://www.theweldinginstitute.com
theweldinginstitute@twi.co.uk

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JOIN

Designed for individuals at all levels, membership of The Welding

Our Member benefits can support your engineering career, regardless

SUPPORTING A GLOBAL CREATING A

1600 MEMBERS REACHING NEW

5% OFF TRAINING COURSES

Who is Associate (AWeldI) Membership for?

Associate membership is open to all with an interest in welding,

There are three types of Associate membership:

Standard Associate membership

Graduate applicants looking to gain professional registration

Who is Technician (TechWeldI) Membership for?

You must have at least two years’ scientific or technical experience

You will also need at least one of the following qualifications:

1. An engineering-based Advanced/Modern Apprenticeship or

CSWIP Senior Welding Inspector

Who is Member (MWeldI) Membership for?

You must have at least two years’ experience in a welding, joining

You will also need at least one of the following qualifications:

Hold a bachelors degree in engineering or a relevant science or

Fellow membership of The Welding Institute is reserved for esteemed

Has achieved an established and enhanced reputation in the field

Has been the senior level manager of projects and/or engineers

Has acted to support the provision of an enthusiastic and qualified

Has made significant contributions to the enhancement of the

Applicants must be able to demonstrate their commitment to

All applications should be accompanied by references from

All applications are considered by the

Professional Registration with the Engineering Council demonstrates

Benefits of registering with the Engineering Council include:

Identifying you as having competences that employers

Engineering Council registration is open to anyone who can

Any academic or vocational qualifications you hold will determine

Professional Membership Office

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