Please note these upgrades are only available to existing members. Please see ordinary membership for information on how to apply.
TECHNICIAN MEMBER GRADE (TICorr).
The minimum age for election to this grade is normally 25 years.
All applicants must demonstrate that they have been trained in and/or acquired competence/certification in painting and coating inspection, cathodic protection or other corrosion related fields.
Evidence of education, training, experience and achievements shall be submitted in the form of a Training and Experience Report (see Guidance Notes) in addition to a current CV, appended to the completed application form.
Requirements
Applicants who have obtained certification at Level 3 Painting Inspector or Level 2 Cathodic Protection or Institute Approved Equivalents shall be eligible for Technician Membership.
Applicants who have obtained certification at Level 2 Painting Inspector or Level 1 Cathodic Protection or Institute Approved Equivalents shall be eligible for Technician Membership after completing the Fundamentals of Corrosion Course or approved equivalent and 3 years of verifiable field experience.
Applicants who have obtained ICorr Diploma in Corrosion Technology shall be eligible for Technician Membership after completing 2 years of verifiable field experience.
Applicants who can demonstrate that they have 8 years verifiable experience as a Corrosion practitioner may be admitted after completing the Fundamentals of Corrosion Course or approved equivalent.
An applicant for election to Technician Membership must supply the names of two referees both of whom should be Professional Members of the Institute and at least one of whom should have a detailed knowledge of the applicant's professional/industrial experience.
Persons elected to this grade are entitled to use the letters TICorr after their name.
Please contact us for an application form (Existing members only)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBER GRADE (MICorr).
The minimum age for election to this grade is normally 25 years.
All applicants must demonstrate that they have been trained in and/or acquired competence as corrosion scientists, corrosion technologists, corrosion engineers or other corrosion practitioners. Applicants must demonstrate that they have a sound understanding of the fundamentals of corrosion.
Evidence of education, training, experience and achievements shall be submitted in the form of a Training and Experience Report (see Guidance Notes), in addition to a current CV, appended to the completed application form. This should emphasize the level of responsibility enjoyed and detail the precise nature and duration of tasks performed.
An applicant for election to Professional Membership must supply the names of two referees both of whom should be Professional Members of the Institute and at least one of whom should have a detailed knowledge of the applicant's professional/industrial experience. In certain cases, the Institute may be prepared to waive the requirement that both referees need to be Institute of Corrosion Professional Members where the referee having a detailed knowledge of the Applicant's professional/industrial experience is a Professional Member of another approved professional Institute.
Requirements
Applicants who possess an appropriate post graduate qualification will be admitted after they have completed one year’s approved experience. An appropriate post graduate qualification would normally involve possession of a higher degree in the physical sciences, engineering or metallurgy with an appropriate corrosion science and technology content.
Applicants possessing a suitable degree or equivalent qualification at Higher Education Level 3 or 4 such as corporate or professional membership of an approved Professional Institute, or having a general education up to the level of Higher Education Level 2 (i.e. Higher National Certificate/Diploma) in physical sciences or metallurgy, will be admitted after they have completed three years' approved experience in corrosion practice.
Applicants who do not possess appropriate academic qualifications but who have been engaged in corrosion technology for at least fifteen years, of which a substantial part has been in an important position of responsibility, will be admitted after they have reached the age of 35 years.
Applicants may be required to attend an interview.
Persons elected to this grade are entitled to use the letters MICorr after their name.
Please contact us for an application form (Existing members only)
FELLOW GRADE (FICorr).
The minimum age for election/upgrade to this grade is normally 35 years.
Applicants for this grade shall supply the names of two other Fellows of the Institute as referees. In exceptional applications, one referee may be a Fellow of another approved professional Institute.
The Experience Report shall be appended to the completed application form. This should establish the mature reputation as a corrosion practitioner or the marked and original contribution to the science and practice of corrosion control of the applicant.
Requirements
Applicants for this grade have made a marked and original contribution to the science and practice of corrosion control.
Applicants for this grade have rendered special services to the Institute
Applicants for this grade must have an established and mature reputation as a corrosion practitioner and have been a professional member (MICorr) for a minimum of 7 years.
Persons elected to this grade are entitled to use the letters FICorr after their name.
Please contact us for an application form (Existing members only)
