The Welding Institute

Welcome to The Welding Institute!

The leading engineering institution supporting welding and joining professionals with welding, joining and allied technologies.

At The Welding Institute we are here to support individuals' career development. Membership of The Welding Institute demonstrates commitment to your industry and career and supports eligibility for registration with the Engineering Council, which is the UK regulatory body for engineering professions.

Our unique membership benefits are designed to support your career, regardless of technical background and experience. Membership benefits help to develop your learning and skills and acknowledge your continuous professional growth to employers, colleagues, and towards your own personal career goals.


Diversity, Equity and Inclusion...

The Welding Institute is a firm supporter of diversity and inclusion and encourages equality for all. Discover more about how we're working towards creating a more diverse, equal and inclusive Institute.

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Some of our most popular membership benefits: 

JOBSITE exclusive access to around 550 trusted companies offering relevant jobs in the welding, joining and allied technologies industries!

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

A learning process aimed at continuous improvement and growth. It is taking on the responsibility for your own life-long learning which will be of benefit to you and your employer.

INFORMATION SERVICES

Access to TWI Ltd's Digital Library with over 80 years' of technical knowledge. In addition access to  Weldasearch which is a unique citation and abstract database.

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION

Members of The Institute, are eligible to register with the Engineering Council as a Chartered Engineer (CEng), Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Engineering Technician (EngTech).

TECHNICAL GROUP EVENTS

A unique opportunity to discuss topics of mutual interest, exchange ideas and share experience. Speakers include leading researchers and engineering practitioners with a unique insight and perspective.

NETWORKING AND SOCIAL EVENTS

Opportunities to build your professional and social networks, offering support outside of the work environment.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 

Members qualify for a 5% discount on TWI Ltd's training courses designed to service all key industry sectors and supported by internationally recognised certification. 

The Welding and Joining Matters Journal 

The Welding and Joining Matters is a lively and easily read journal available to all The Welding Institute Members covering all aspects of welding, joining, and fabrication, as well as the inspection and structural performance of all classes of materials and welded products. 

It has articles of interest for all personnel working in these industries, from practitioners and technicians on the shop floor to inspectors, welding coordinators, welding engineers, incorporated and chartered engineers, as well as managers, researchers, and designers of fabricated equipment and structures.

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The Younger Members' Committee

The Younger Members’ Committee (YMC) is a collective of younger engineers with a passion for welding and engineering. The YMC is an opportunity to increase your network through The Welding Institute by sharing common interests and knowledge with fellow industry members. 

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The Welding Institute

Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge CB21 6AL, UK

   +44 (0)1223 899000

   theweldinginstitute@twi.co.uk