Fact sheet IA (04/08) - FWeldI

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Requirement for the Class of FELLOW (FWeldI)

The class of Fellows recognises mature professional engineers at Senior Member level who have achieved significant career progression to a position of important responsibility related to welding/joining and have made a notable contribution to the technology. To qualify for election to this class, a person must fulfill the following requirements and appoint peer sponsors:



Outline Details
Engineering Education Hold one of the following:
  1. Chartered Engineer Registration
  2. a UK accredited ordinary degree in engineering
  3. a Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Engineering from a course completed by 31 December 1991
  4. a degree or other qualification gained outside the UK recognised by the Engineering Council UK
  5. Engineering Council (UK) Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma
Plus
Responsibility 		AND
Have held at the time of his/her application, for a period of not less than ten years, a position of important technical or scientific responsibility in relation to the development or application of welding/joining or one of the allied technologies.
And
Contributions 		AND
Have made significant personal contributions to the technology of welding/joining or one of the allied processes, and held a post of technical or scientific responsibility in relation to this technology.
And
Membership 		AND
normally be a Senior Member of the Institute for a minimum of 5 years
Plus
Professional Interview 		AND
All candidates will be required to attend an interview conducted by three fellows.
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

1 April 2008 to 31 March 2009

NB: These fees are non-refundable

  • Transfer fee payable on submission of application: £40

The Welding Institute

Entrance fee + Annual subscription Total due
£90 £142 £232

Engineering Council (UK)
Chartered Engineer Annual Fee : £27.00

Application guidance notes

Application forms: Membership     Transfer of Membership

Classes of Membership

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