Membership
Membership of The Welding & Joining Society WJS
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How to Join? Networks Technical Groups Newsletter For application enquiries please Contact: wjs@twi.co.uk |
The Welding Institute - We link our members to a global network
Join the WJS you will receive...
- Access to theTWI Technical Enquiry Service - The Manufacturing Support Group provides rapid response advice to Professional and WJS members on a broad range of topics in welding, engineering, manufacturing and associated technologies
- Access to events, conferences, workshops, local branches, technical groups which include advanced structures, arc welding, materials, offshore oil and gas, pressure and process plant, structural integrity, polymers
- Industry specific publications - including:
TWI Connect - a bimonthly newsletter highlighting new events, services and technologies
Welding and Cutting - A bi-monthly industry specific journal - TWI Library and Information Services which includes access to:
Weldasearch, the world renowned literature searching system on-line
Access to Knovel e-books.
Access to the Welding Institute TWI library catalogue - CPD and IPD via general interest meetings, local exhibitions, training, seminars, workshops social events such as an annual dinner and golf tournament
- Access to a discounted range of services - Hospital and Medical Care, Professional Indemnity/Public or Employer Liability Insurance, discounted Training Courses - WJS Members qualify for a 5% discount on all TWI training courses in the UK
- Access to job opportunities in industry.
- A quarterly electronic newsletter and regular news bulletins.
- Association with the UK Section of International Institute of Welding
- An opportunity to develop and maintain new contacts via exchange of information and experiences
- An opportunity to meet potential customers, clients, and or employers
Am I eligible to join?
- Membership of the WJS is available for anyone working in welding, joining and allied technologies
- Joining the WJS provides a valuable stepping stone to achieving Professional membership because WJS activities provide our members with valuable IPD and CPD in your specific industry sector. Unlike TWI professional membership the applicant's academic, work history and competence is not assessed which enables you to join the institute and gain valuable benefits immediately
Please note - TWI Professional members are entitled to all WJS member benefits. For more information about professional membership please contact twi_professional@twi.co.uk

