| Membership Grades | 
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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 membership is open for anyone interested in welding and materials joining. | 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.  | 
| 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. More info... | 
| Fellow membership is reserved for esteemed professionals with substantial experience in welding, joining or a related technology. |