We are delighted to announce that the Institute of Carpenters has simplified the membership process for any newcomers.
If you’re interested in becoming a MIOC Member, you can now apply and pay online. After submitting your application, it will typically take 14 days to be approved. In order to become a MIOC Member, you will be required to complete an online application. You must provide all the necessary information for registration.
- An annual fee of £126 is required for MIOC membership. Payment is a part of the application process. If your application is unsuccessful, a full refund of the payment will be issued.
- Be prepared to provide information of your training, the educational institution attended, and any certifications earned.
- Be sure to have a list of your particular experience and expertise.
- You will be prompted to provide two references and the associated contact information of those backing your application.
- You can upload supporting documentation for your application in .pdf format.
Since its inception in 1890, the Institute of Carpenters (IOC) has rightly earned the title of ‘the home of professionals working in wood’.
Becoming part of the Institute exposes you to a collective of people who embrace integrity, reliability, technical knowledge and quality skills. All these values are held in high regard by everybody at the IOC across the UK.
We are committed to aiding our members in their professional journeys and provide a selection of benefits for members. All of these come at no extra cost, included in the annual membership fee.
- Membership entitles you to a certificate and an annual card. With these two items, you will be able to access all the benefits this membership has to offer.
- is restricted to approved members only.
- Editions of “Cutting Edge” magazine are released four times a year. It contains the most up-to-date news and research from the Carpentry and Joinery trades as well as business news and the broader world of wood.
- You may incorporate the IOC logo into your stationery and website, though not the IOC crest.
- A selection of businesses offer special deals to support our members in their professional development.