Membership – Student

Qualifying Criteria

You are learning explosives now, on a course or a documented programme.

Student membership is designed for those who are beginning or developing their career in explosives engineering. You must be currently enrolled on an explosives-related full-time course or are completing an apprenticeship or documented on the job training within the explosives sector.

Student membership will enable you to able to access the member benefits available to this grade. Student membership is a non-voting membership category and does not include the use of post-nominal letters.

Failure to provide all information at the time of submission will result in delays when processing your application.

At the point of renewal, Student members must provide documentation confirming that they remain enrolled on the relevant course.

Eligibility:

• You are enrolled on a full-time explosives-related course; or
• You are undertaking an apprenticeship or documented on the job training within the explosives sector.

What you will need to provide:

• Application form.
• A full and up-to-date CV.
• A letter from your course provider or employer naming the course or apprenticeship and confirming enrolment and completion dates.
• Certificates in support of previous qualifications and training referred to within your application.
• A recent photograph.
• Photographic identification, such as a copy of your driving licence or passport.

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.

• Referee One – Someone who can confirm your course or apprenticeship details, such as your tutor or training manager.
• Referee Two – Your current employer or line manager, if applicable.

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.
• 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.