Fact sheet IC - MWeldI

Requirements for the Class of MEMBER (MWeldI)

The class of Member provides an opportunity for those candidates at Chartered Engineer level or equivalent having welding/joining responsibilities but not necessarily being welding/joining experts, to become associated with the Institute at the professional level. The requirements of this class are as follows:

Outline	Details
Engineering Education	Hold one of the following: a UK accredited honours degree in engineering a UK accredited ordinary degree in engineering from a course completed by 31 December 1991 a Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Engineering plus an MSc in an approved relevant subject e.g. MSc in Welding Technology from Cranfield University or European Welding Engineer. *Please note that these qualifications will be acceptable for Member but will require additional qualification/submission of a Technical Report to meet the requirements for CEng.* a degree or other qualification gained outside the UK* a UK non accredited degree in engineering Be eligible for Chartered Engineer registration - see Fact Sheet II-A Engineering Council Post-Graduate, Graduate, Diplomas - see Fact Sheet VII an Open University Honours degree with a technology profile approved for CEng - see Fact Sheet VI a qualification, or combination of qualifications, recognised on a case by case basis by the Membership, Education and Registration Committee under the Individual Route. Note: For candidates who also wish to be considered for CEng but do not meet the ECUK requirements they may also be required to submit a technical report under the Individual Route Fact Sheet IV A. *Academic attainment for graduates from 2000 wishing to achieve CEng: 4 year MEng degree or 3 years BEng (Hons) degree plus 1 year post-graduate learning
NOTE: DEMONSTRATION OF WELDING KNOWLEDGE not required
Plus Training	AND Have undergone an approved programme of training in engineering, or in another appropriate technical or scientific field, of two years minimum duration.
Plus Experience	AND Have had responsible experience of a technical or scientific nature, extending over not less than two years, in relation to the development or application of welding/joining or one of the allied technologies. This experience must be obtained after graduation.
Plus Responsibility	AND Hold a position of responsibility at Chartered Engineer for a minimum of 2 years or equivalent level relevant to welding, joining or an allied technology.
Plus Professional Review	AND Satisfy the aims of the Professional Review Interview procedure. This interview is a requirement for all applicants seeking registration with Engineering Council. In the case of applicants seeking membership without registration, it shall be at the discretion of the Membership, Education and Registration Committee whether a Professional Review Interview will be required.
Plus Professional Development	AND Maintain and enhance competence with professional development through personal reviews and objectives, related activities, provision of evidence and evaluation of outcomes.

Fees are due at submission of application and are non-refundable.

Application fee payable on submission of application: £60
NB: Fee to be offset against appropriate entrance fee for those candidates not requiring a Professional Review Interview. If a Professional Review Interview is conducted the £60 will be used to cover the cost.
Transfer fee payable on submission of application: £40
If a Professional Review Interview is required no additional charge will be made.
Individual Route Assessment
For candidates whose qualifications require Individual assessment for equivalence against exemplifying qualifications there will be an assessment fee of £50.00, payable on either submission of application or receipt of notification that qualifications require Individual Route Assessment.

For Entrance Fees and Annual Fees to TWI and Engineering Council, please refer to Fact Sheet 1H

Application guidance notes

Application forms: Membership Transfer of Membership

Classes of Membership

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