The Institute of Carpenters is a long-standing organisation for professionals working in wood trades. From members who are just starting out in their career as students, through to time served carpenters who run their own business and also larger construction companies, we’ve got the right grade for you!
The IOC has always encouraged its members to up-skill wherever possible and we make it a policy to upgrade your existing membership level to reflect these changes in your career. It is not uncommon for a Licentiate member to progress to Member grade and then onwards to become a Fellow of the Institute. Some even go on to apply for their Master Certificate – the highest recognition of quality and experience in our trade.
The table below gives an indication of which level of membership an individual may be eligible for based on qualifications or IOC exam passed or professional experience. If you don’t clearly fall into one of the boxes below, it doesn’t mean that you can’t become a member of the Institute as we are very happy to conduct structured interviews to assess your skills as a craftsman. If you would like a no obligation chat, please click here.
Fellow (FIOC)
Qualifications: A minimum Level 4 managerial qualification in construction or wood manufacturing and / or:
IOC membership exam passed: Fellowship
Professional Experience: As for MIOC with the addition of managerial experience and supported by references.
Fees: £150 per year
Member (MIOC)
Qualifications: NVQ level 3 or City & Guilds Advanced Craft Certificate (or equivalent) in a wood trade and / or:
IOC membership exam passed: Advanced Craft Certificate (practical & theory)
Professional Experience: Working craftsperson with experience of working independently or within a team and having taken on additional responsibilities and supported by references.
Fees: £131 per year
Licentiate (LIOC)
Qualifications: NVQ level 2 or City & Guilds Craft Certificate (or equivalent) in a wood trade and / or:
IOC membership exam passed: Advanced Craft Certificate (practical)
Professional Experience: Working craftsperson with experience of working independently or within a team and supported by references.
Fees: £97 per year
Student
Qualifications: Student currently undertaking training in one of the wood trades on a recognised college course.
IOC membership exam passed: n/a
Professional Experience: Note: Student membership is allowed for up to 4 years while enrolled on a course of study as detailed above.
Fees: FREE (IOC college) £21 (non-IOC college)
If you are a student interested in joining the Institute and your college is not already a member, why not tell them about IOC College Membership so that you can benefit from free membership for the duration of your studies on a woodworking related course + 1 year after graduation? College membership rates are £150.00 p.a.
Other membership types:
Associate – We also welcome members who are not qualified in the trade but are interested in being involved with the Institute as they can bring additional skills that our professional members do not necessarily have experience of. As an Associate member, you are still entitled to attend meetings, visits, social occasions and contribute towards furthering the aims of the Institute. Associate Members are charged the same fees as Licentiate members.
If you are interested in finding out about School, College or Corporate membership please click here.
Notes
1 Applies for the duration of studies + 1 year. Membership of the IOC can then be taken up at a reduced rate – from £60 year 1, £85 year 2, full membership fees year 3 onwards.