Benefits to your students

Assurance that the degree programme meets the high standards set by the engineering profession.

Assurance that the degree programme meets the current and future needs of employers.

Assurance that the degree programme provides a solid underpinning in the subject area.

Graduating with an accredited degree is a first step towards professional registration as it provides recognised academic qualification for IEng or CEng status.

External confirmation of the institution’s reputation as a provider of quality engineering education.

A benchmark against internationally respected standards.

A key marketing tool when recruiting students, as accreditation demonstrates they will be equipped with the relevant knowledge and skills that will support them in making the transition from academia to the workplace.

Improved employability for your students.

Benefits to the engineering industry

Provides assurance to employers that graduates will be equipped with the relevant knowledge and skills needed in their business.

What is the accreditation process?

Accreditation involves a panel of trained Academic Accreditation Assessors conducting a thorough review of each programme being considered.

There are three steps in the accreditation process:

1. Initial Submission: Checking initially that the programmes in question are suitable for accreditation with The Welding Institute

2. Full Submission: A more in depth submission for the programmes being considered looking at course content, delivery, assessment etc...

3. Accreditation Visit: A meeting to discuss the submission and the programmes in more detail and answer any questions the accreditation panel may have

How to apply for accreditation?

Please contact the institute to discuss your programmes and interest in accreditation. The accreditation team can then support you through the entire process.