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PROFESSIONAL REVIEW INTERVIEWERS

This role aims to increase professional competence amongst Members of The Welding Institute through support and registration of applications for membership. Interview outcomes are reported to the Membership, Education and Registration Committee (MERC) which meets 4 times each year.

Person Specification

To become a Professional Review Interviewer (PRI) Volunteer, applicants need to be a Member of the Institute and preferably hold professional Membership to a minimum of EngTech. In addition, PRI volunteers are expected to have:

Knowledge of engineering, with specialist knowledge if possible
Practical and significant work place experience in engineering
Understanding of the role and functioning of partner organisations e.g. Engineering Council, Skills Development Agencies, STEM
Understanding of evaluation and auditing techniques in relation to professional development
Understanding of the work of The Welding Institute and TWI Ltd as different but complimentary organisations
Knowledge and understanding of the application process for registration
Membership of The Welding Institute

Summary of Main Duties and Responsibilities

To provide evaluation, guidance and advice on oral interviews in support of applications
To challenge and endorse the work of applicants in order to strengthen the content and quality of applications
To liaise with the Membership Office to improve the process and outcomes for applicants
To monitor and promote high professional standards as an endorsement of The Institute’s credentials
To champion the recruitment and retention of members

Time Commitment

On satisfactory completion of the training programme, volunteers are appointed for 2 years. Appointment can be extended on successful completion of refresher training and assessment. Interviewers normally conduct 2 Professional Review (PRI) interviews each year.

Benefits of Volunteering

Continuing professional development including project and personal management skills
Acquisition of transferable skills
Development of job knowledge
You will have the opportunity to network with a range of professionals and academics in the engineering sector

How to Apply

To apply, please complete an expression of interest form illustrating how you meet the role criteria and along with your CV, send this to theweldinginstitute@twi.co.uk. The Editorial Board in consultation with the Branch and YMC Committees will appoint Branch and Younger Member Correspondents.

For further information, please refer to the full person specification, or email theweldinginstitute@twi.co.uk.

The Welding Institute

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

+44 (0)1223 899000

theweldinginstitute@twi.co.uk

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