Fact sheet IB (02/08) - SenMWeldI

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Requirements for the Class of SENIOR MEMBER (SenMWeldl)

The class of Senior Member provides recognition at CEng level of those having gained substantial welding/joining knowledge, understanding, and experience demonstrable by a recognised welding/joining qualification, published work or documentary evidence. It is therefore a class for the welding/joining experts and candidates should meet the following requirements:



Outline Details
Engineering Education Hold one of the following:
  1. a UK accredited honours degree in engineering
  2. a UK accredited ordinary degree in engineering from a course completed by 31 December 1991
  3. a degree or other qualification gained outside the UK recognised by the Engineering Council UK
  4. Engineering Council Graduate and Post Graduate Diplomas
  5. Chartered Engineer registration or eligible for CEng registration
  6. Qualifications assessed on a case by case basis under the Individual Route

NB Some candidates will also be required to submit a Technical Report - see Fact Sheet IV

Plus
Knowledge of Welding Technology 		AND
Demonstrate that he/she has acquired a substantial level of knowledge of welding/joining technology as evidenced by one of the following:
  1. Successful completion of an approved post-graduate course in welding engineering (eg Diploma Course in Welding Engineering)
  2. MSc in Welding or related technology
  3. A compendium of documentary evidence
  4. Original published work or thesis
  5. The Diploma of European Welding Engineer
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 or one of the allied technologies. This experience must be gained after graduation.
Plus
Responsibility 		AND
Hold a position of responsibility at Chartered Engineer for a minimum of 5 years relevant to welding and joining or an allied technology.
Plus
Professional Review 		AND
Satisfy the aims of the Professional Review Interview procedure, unless already registered as a Chartered Engineer or a Member of The Welding Institute or requested by the Membership, Education, Registration Committee.
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

  • 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 Asessment.

The Welding Institute

Entrance fee + Annual subscription Total due
£85 £132 £217

Engineering Council (UK)

Chartered Engineer Annual Fee £27.00
Entry Fee   £43.60

Application guidance notes

Application forms: Membership     Transfer of Membership

Classes of Membership

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