Carpenters Join.
Take your place alongside industry professionals and become a full member of the Institute of Carpenters
Carpenters Join.
Take your place alongside industry professionals and become a full member of the Institute of Carpenters
"Institute of Carpenters membership is the one tool that every carpenter needs."
Exclusive Discounts
Full Institute of Carpenters members enjoy a range of exclusive trade and business discounts.
Members Area Access
Members can login to manage their membership, and access a host of useful resources.
Cutting Edge Magazine
Members receive print editions of Cutting Edge Magazine, and have access to all the digital back issues online.
The home of professionals, working in wood
The IOC was founded in 1890, the Institute’s role was to oversee training for carpenters and joiners to help maintain high professional standards and skills at a time when many feared that traditional skills were being lost.
We’re proud of our heritage and history, and over a century later, we’re still committed to the original aims of ensuring each generation of carpenters and joiners upholds the highest traditions of our historic craft .
Today, we work to enhance and promote our ancient profession’s status and ensure that our members and their clients benefit from the superior knowledge and craftsmanship associated with the Institute.
The IOC was founded in 1890, the Institute’s role was to oversee training for carpenters and joiners to help maintain high professional standards and skills at a time when many feared that traditional skills were being lost.
We’re proud of our heritage and history, and over a century later, we’re still committed to the original aims of ensuring each generation of carpenters and joiners upholds the highest traditions of our historic craft .
Today, we work to enhance and promote our ancient profession’s status and ensure that our members and their clients benefit from the superior knowledge and craftsmanship associated with the Institute.
A word from the Institute of Carpenters President
The Institute of Carpenters ( IOC), established in 1890, can quite rightly now be described as ‘the home of professionals, working in wood’.
Integrity, reliability, technical knowledge and quality skills are all attributes that are expected of all IOC members & by joining the Institute, you will become a part of an organisation where these values are shared across the UK.
The marketplace is desperate for quality differentiation, and the prestige of being a part of the IOC will give you a clear and competitive edge. I look forward to welcoming you into the IOC soon
Geoff Rhodes FIMMM MIOD | IOC President
Succeed in your career with a range of benefits
Our aim is to support our members at all stages of their professional careers, and we have put together a suite of benefits to help you along the way. They’re all included automatically as part of your annual membership fee.
- Certificate of membership & annual membership card
- Access to the Members’ only area of the IOC website
- Quarterly editions of Cutting Edge magazine
- Use of IOC logo (although not the IOC crest) on your stationery/website
- Discounts from a range of businesses that can support you and your career.
We are adding more benefits every month, making Institute of Carpenters membership even more valuable!
Our aim is to support our members at all stages of their professional careers, and we have put together a suite of benefits to help you along the way. They’re all included automatically as part of your annual membership fee.
- Certificate of membership & annual membership card
- Access to the Members’ only area of the IOC website
- Quarterly editions of Cutting Edge magazine
- Use of IOC logo (although not the IOC crest) on your stationery/website
- Discounts from a range of businesses that can support you and your career.
We are adding more benefits every month, making Institute of Carpenters membership even more valuable!
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What our members say...
“If you’re a carpenter or apprentice, you should aim to become a qualified member of the Institute of Carpenters.”
Robin Clevett, IOC Member and Fix Radio Presenter
“The IOC set up an evening of talks which was instrumental in me getting into a really great workshop, working with wonderful people and making great stuff.”
Matthew Mead, Institute of Carpenters Student Award Winner
“It’s nice knowing that when I don’t know the answer to a question, there’s a governing body I can go to that does know the answer.”
Mark Tassell, FIOC Member
“I wouldn’t be doing what I’m doing now professionally if it wasn’t for the Institute of Carpenters…. it’s the only professional qualification that really means something to our trade.”
Malcolm Birchwood, FIOC Member
IOC membership is an investment in your future. Join today and start reaping the benefits.
Existing Student Members
If you are already a student member of the Institute of Carpenters, then it’s easy to upgrade your membership. As you have participated in an approved course, you can join as a LIOC member straight away.
Simply log in to the membership area of the website and follow the prompts to pay online – it’s only £40 for the first year. If you are unsure of your password, you can reset it here.
Existing Student Members
If you are already a student member of the Institute of Carpenters, then it’s easy to upgrade your membership. As you have participated in an approved course, you can join as a LIOC member straight away.
Simply log in to the membership area of the website and follow the prompts to pay online – it’s only £40 for the first year. If you are unsure of your password, you can reset it here.
Non-Members, Students and other Grades
If you are not a member and would like to join us, or would like to know more about the Institute of Carpenters, then please get in touch via the form below, and we will be happy to help.