Has achieved an established and enhanced reputation in the field of welding, joining or an allied technology. Supporting evidence might include:

Academic qualifications and/or records of substantial experiential learning

Development of novel equipment or technology and/or named on relevant patents

Publication of a body of work through peer reviewed academic papers and associated citations

Invitations to chair conference sessions or give keynote presentations

Relevant expert witness work

Has been the senior level manager of projects and/or engineers within the field of welding, joining or an allied technology, and achieved consistent quality and business success. Supporting evidence might include:

Led and delivered projects involving multiple stakeholders, large budgets and/or national significance

Commercial and/or technical success and growth of departments under your direct management

Consistent development and achievements of subordinate staff

Has acted to support the provision of an enthusiastic and qualified workforce for industries related to welding, joining or allied technologies. Supporting evidence might include:

Development and delivery of relevant teaching or training courses

Excellence in teaching or lecturing through the successful graduation of students

Leading and developing nationally recognised outreach activities

Providing extensive professional guidance via mentoring and /or coaching

Has made significant contributions to the enhancement of the professional welding, joining or allied technologies community. Supporting evidence might include:

Chairing or long-service membership of a relevant engineering Institute Committee. This may include exceptional service to The Welding Institute and its outreach community, e.g. branch activity

Volunteering as a professional review interviewer, based on length of service or number of PRIs

Contribution to Standards development through, for instance, BSI, ISO, ASME or IIW

The above requirements for the grade of Fellowship are for the first stage of the review process. The eventual award of Fellowship is based both on a review of this initial submission as well as a subsequent interview process addressing both the requirements above as well as the candidate's overall career. 

Applicants may submit additional evidence in categories not specifically addressed above where they consider this relevant to their application.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate their commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) with particular emphasis on learning outcomes and reflection as well as development plans for the future. A comprehensive CPD record is requested as part of the application pack. 

Applications for direct entry to Fellow grade may be accepted at the discretion of the Membership Committee but is not considered normal process. This may include Fellows of other Engineering Council registered Institutions with relevant experience in welding and allied technologies.

All applications should be accompanied by references from two Fellows of The Welding Institute or other sponsors of equal standing in the profession. It is important that sponsors satisfy themselves that the applicant meets the requirements for Fellow. The Membership Committee reserves the right to request further references.