Membership – Member

Qualifying Criteria

You are responsible for explosives work done by others, and close enough to the work to exercise that responsibility.

If you are working as a professional in the explosives industry, have completed explosive related qualifications and training, hold a position of responsibility (in excess of 3 years) you are able to apply to be a Member of IExpE.

Applications for Member with IExpE are for those who are personally responsible for explosives work done by others, and who are close enough to that work to exercise that responsibility.

Applications are assessed by considering qualifications, work experience, current role, and length of time within the industry. IExpE recognise that each application is unique Both civilian and military personnel can apply to become an IExpE member.
Upon approval of your application, you will be a voting member of IExpE with the postnominals MIExpE.

Eligibility:

• You have experience in the handling of explosives within your current or previous roles.
• You have held a position of responsibility beyond that carried by those who handle
  explosives, which involves the management of projects and personnel for a minimum, of 3 years (during your current role, or across multiple roles). (See Continuity section).
• You hold an explosive related qualification of Level 3 or above.

Definition of a position of responsibility:

You must be able to demonstrate that your role/s involve one of the criteria below.

1. The safety of others from the explosive hazard, with the authority to stop or direct their work.
2. The technical approval of decisions affecting explosives processes, products or operations.
3. The management and direction of people doing explosives work.
4. The design approval, supervision or audit of explosives systems.

What you will need to provide:

• Application form, include a personal statement demonstrating your position of responsibility.
• A full and up-to-date CV.
• Certificates in support of qualifications and training referred to within your application.
• A recent photograph.
• Photographic identification, such as a copy of your driving licence or passport.
• Application fee.

Referees:

When considering your referees you should refer to the guidance for referees to ensure that those nominated have sufficient knowledge of your background, work experience and qualifications to fulfil our reference criteria.

Details of two referees who can support your application and confirm the information you have provided are required. References from referees from the same company or organisation will not be accepted, at least one must be independent.

• Referee One – Holds a current IExpE Member or Fellow membership.
• Referee Two – Your current employer or line manager (holds a current IExpE or membership or non-member).

Continuity:

• A period of more than 3 years is required in a position of responsibility either as part of your current role, or across multiple roles. Continuity must be maintained with no break in your roles demonstrating the position of responsibility for more than 3 years.
• If you have had a career break of 3 to 10 years in addition to the application and supporting documents an interview will be required.
• break in your career of over 10 years please contact the IExpE office to discuss your membership options.

Exclusive Benefits

• CPD events.
• Access to mycareerpath CPD recording software.
• Reduced ticket cost for specific events.
• Career development – Route to Professional Registration with the Engineering Council.
• Dedicated members only area on the IExpE website.
• Ability to add a question to the Forum and interact with other members.
• Ability to apply to become an Accredited Trainer.
• IExpE identification card.
• Ability to apply for a CSCS card.
• Opportunities to share your ideas with other through the publication of articles or presentations.
• Jobs Board.
• Quarterly Journal, Explosives Engineering.
• Access to industry working groups.
• Use of post nominals MIExpE.