The Welding Institute

Membership Grades 


Whether you are a student, apprentice, technician, graduate or engineer, The Welding Institute is able to support you! Take a look at our four Membership Grades available:

Associate (AWeldI) 

Associate membership is open for anyone interested in welding and materials joining.


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Associate Student (AWeldI) 

Student Associate is open for any student enrolled on to a course that has a minimum equivalent length of one full academic year. The free grade is available for the duration of enrolment on to a course up to a maximum of five years. 

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Technician (TechWeldI) 

Technician membership of The Welding Institute is for technicians with knowledge and experience of welding.


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Member (MWeldI) 

Member membership is for individuals with a degree in engineering/relevant science and at least of two years’ work experience in a welding, joining or other relevant discipline.


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Fellow (FWeldI) 

Fellow membership is reserved for esteemed professionals with substantial experience in welding, joining or a related technology.



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The Welding Institute

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

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