TWI Knowledge Summary

Qualification and certification for individuals

Career progression and competitive advantage - 'If you don't take an interest in your career, nobody else will'.

Today's workplace environment is dynamic. The business world is in a constant state of change and technology is developing at a pace which would have seemed impossible just a few years ago. To secure a successful and fulfilling career in this environment, professionals must properly prepare themselves for the rollercoaster ride that lies ahead.

Tomorrow's problems will not be solved by today's solutions. Employers require people who are committed to professional development. Being able to demonstrate the 'currency' of competence will give an essential edge in today's competitive employment marketplace.

If you are already working in the welding and joining field, or if you are planning to do so, you will be aware of the special importance of welding and joining technology to business success. You will therefore be even more keen to set your career on the right track. The Welding Institute (TWI) can help you to achieve your goals. We can assist you to plan and implement your objectives, particularly with regard to enhancing your knowledge and demonstrating your competence through appropriate qualifications.

TWI offers a wide range of personal development and qualification packages:

Professional Membership - nationally recognised mark of attainment for engineers, technicians and others involved in welding, joining and related activities.

Engineering Council - TWI is a Nominated Body of the Engineering Council and most classes of Professional Membership automatically confer Registration with the UK Engineering Council in the appropriate category.

Chartered Engineer
Incorporated Engineer
Engineering Technician

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Fellow, Senior Member, Member
Incorporated Member
Technician Member

Chartered Engineer registrants are eligible for European registration through FEANI and the award of the Eur Ing title.

European Welding Federation (EWF) and International Institute of Welding (IIW) Diplomas - international qualifications, mutually recognised between EWF and IIW, awarded to individuals who have completed an approved course of study in welding and related subjects. Diplomas are awarded for the life of the holder.

Certification - award of titles to individuals who have demonstrated proven knowledge and current competence to undertake welding and related responsibilities. Certification requires periodic reassessment to verify competence. A wide range of personnel certification schemes are available, many of which carry the well recognised CSWIP brand name (Certification Scheme for Welding and Inspection Personnel) -

Welding Engineers and Technicians
Underwater Inspectors
Welding Supervisors
Plastics Welders

Welding Inspectors
NDT Personnel
Welding Inspectors

National/Scottish Vocational Qualifications - the UK national scheme for identifying job competence. Qualifications are available for professional welding and joining personnel and for NDT personnel.

Welding & Joining Society (WJS) - wide range of technical support, e.g. journals, information via TWI's library, Help Desk and JoinIT ^TM (which contains information on job vacancies). Branch and technical group meetings and personal benefits, for anyone with an interest in welding and joining technology. Professional membership and a number of other qualifications bring automatic membership of WJS.

Professional Development - guidance on how to plan, record and receive recognition for your personal professional and career development.