MEMBER (MWeldI)

The grade of Member provides recognition for those candidates who have welding/joining responsibilities but are not necessarily welding/joining experts.

Criteria
Applicants must meet all the requirements to qualify for admission to this grade.

1. Engineering Education
Applicants are expected to hold one of the following: UK accredited Bachelors or honours degree in engineering or technology Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Engineering plus an MSc in an approved relevant subject Non-accredited or overseas degree approved by the Membership Committee via an individual route assessment Open University Honours degree with a technology profile approved for IEng/CEng Applicants with another qualification or combination of qualifications may be reviewed and assessed on a case by case basis by the Membership, Education and Registration Committee. Note: Candidates who also wish to be considered for IEng/CEng but do not meet the Engineering Council requirements to qualifications (see http://www.engc.org.uk/) will be required to follow the Individual Route to registration.

2. Further Requirements
Applicants must have gained sufficient experience of a technical or scientific nature in relation to the development or application of welding/joining or one of the allied technologies. This experience must normally be gained after obtaining the academic qualification. Applicants must have held a position of significant responsibility at Incorporated or Chartered Engineer level or equivalent relevant to welding, joining or an allied technology for a minimum of 2 years. Applicants must maintain and enhance competence through documented Continuous Professional Development (CPD). Applicants must keep up-to-date development plans and records of CPD.

Assessment
Membership, Education and Registration Committee will review all application documentation and applicants must 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.

To Apply
Please contact the Professional Membership Office on +44 (0)1223 899000 for an application form or download the form online at http://www.twiprofessional.com/. Fees are due at submission of application and are non-refundable. Details of current fees are also on the website.

Copyright 2012, The Welding Institute

Issue: March 2012