Standards for Membership
Fellows
Candidates for admission as Fellows shall be persons who have been educated as Engineers or Shipbuilders and are occupying or have occupied a responsible position in connection with the practice or science of Engineering or Shipbuilding.
Members
Candidates for admission as Members shall be persons who have been educated as Engineers or Shipbuilders and are engaged, or have been engaged, in the practice or science of Engineering or Shipbuilding.
Companions
Candidates for admission as Companions shall be such persons not included in the classes enumerated in the two preceding articles, who are considered by the Council eligible on account of their scientific attainments, or qualified by knowledge bearing on and/or experience related to the practice or science of Engineering or Shipbuilding.
Students
Candidates for admission as Students shall be persons who are engaged in study or employment with a view to qualifying themselves as Engineers or Shipbuilders. Students from other disciplines who have a strong interest in Engineering or Shipbuilding are also entitled to apply for admission. Students on a degree course should normally apply to transfer to Graduate membership on completion of their studies.
Graduates
Candidates for admission as Graduates shall be persons who have attained a degree or equivalent qualification, and are in or are seeking employment in the engineering or shipbuilding industry. A Graduate should apply to become a Member or Companion after gaining suitable experience.
Honorary Fellows
Honorary Fellows shall be such distinguished persons as the Council shall recommend and the Institution shall appoint.