Why Our Membership Continues to Grow
In a world where professional qualifications and connections are increasingly crucial, the Institute of Corrosion is a source of excellence and innovation. Our industry-led training courses and accreditations provide evidence of your professionalism and dedication. However, ICorr membership delivers much more than access to best-of-breed training opportunities.
ICorr – Driven by Our Core Values
The Institute operates as a non-profit organisation. We are here for the benefit of our members, and to benefit the industries in which they work. At the heart of what we do are our core values:
- Trust and Respect ─ The Institute of Corrosion is an independent professional body, trusted and respected by the public
- Experts and Leaders in the Field ─ The Institute of Corrosion encompasses leaders and experts in the field of corrosion prevention
- Innovative and Forward-Thinking ─ The Institute of Corrosion is innovative, modern, cutting-edge, and global
- Supportive and Inclusive ─ The Institute of Corrosion provides an environment of support, networking, and education
ICorr – Delivering Our Mission
Our mission (the reason we exist) is wide-ranging, and aligned to our values:
- To develop and support a global community of corrosion experts
- To advance science, technology, and ideas
- To influence policy and decision-making
- To create and sustain a healthier and safer environment
- To promote and aid career development and networking
ICorr – For the Benefit of Our Members
We focus on the people who make such a difference to the corrosion industry. You.
Whether you are a student, academic, scientist, engineer, or maintenance professional, when your qualities, qualifications, and experience are combined with others, you can help drive our industry forward.
The structure of the Institute of Corrosion allows us to operate as an organisation for our members, and run by our members – and provide meaningful ways for its members to network, develop their careers, and share their experience and expertise.
Let’s examine how ICorr membership can help you maximise your own potential in the corrosion industry under four headings:
- Networking
- Visibility
- Personal Development
- Financial
- Other
Networking Benefits of ICorr Membership
The networking opportunities possible through ICorr membership are unparalleled.
The Institute of Corrosion’s LinkedIn group has more than 12,500 followers – a number that is growing daily. We actively encourage our members to get involved in our online conversations (you’ll also find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) to share best practices and corrosion issues you may have encountered.
Our structure also maximises the opportunities for you to network by becoming involved in the division most appropriate to you (Corrosion Engineering or Corrosion Science), affiliating to a regional branch and attending branch events, or, if at the early stage of your career, joining Young ICorr.
Participating internationally, nationally, or locally is an ideal opportunity to network with your peers. You’ll find the ICorr community is welcoming and gives a sense of belonging to something bigger. Our members are happy to share their experiences and knowledge. This community spirit, and the sense of collaboration provides a tangible commercial value in who we are and what we do – as well as a route to help others and discover new job opportunities.
Visibility Benefit of ICorr Membership
While each part of the Institute has its own autonomous merit, ICorr is greater than the sum of these parts. We give individual members (and member companies) greater visibility in the corrosion community. Our reputation reflects upon you. When you become a member of ICorr, you are immediately viewed as a professional who aligns with our values and mission.
Opportunities to take a greater part in ICorr will improve your own visibility in the corrosion community. You really do get out what you put in. International Standards Committees who require additional members know that ICorr membership confers reputation and responsibility on you.
Our members continually make valuable contributions to industry and learning in a collaborative membership. It’s not surprising that many of our members have risen to leadership roles within their fields and specialisations.
Personal Development Benefits of ICorr Membership
Training opportunities through ICorr are both extensive and growing. From continuing professional development (CPD) to specific specialist training and accreditation of Chartered/Professional status, the quality of our education and certification schemes is globally recognised.
Our range of training courses designed to help you develop the practical skills and thinking that could be pivotal to advance your career include:
·      Our Certification Schemes
A range of classroom and online training courses designed to help you develop your career. Topics include coatings, cathodic protection, insulation, passive fire protection, and the fundamentals of corrosion.
·      ICATS – Industrial Coating Applicator Scheme
ICATS is the internationally recognised training for applications of coatings. ICorr established this scheme because of industry demand for formal qualifications in coatings.
·      A Route to Chartered Status
In addition to the many training opportunities that ICorr delivers, we also provide a route to Chartered status (CEng and CSci) through our links with the engineering Council and the Science Council. We support members in their formal CPD requirements through our CPD returns process.
Receive From and Give Back to the ICorr Community
When you join our divisions and branches, you become part of a very special community. On top of the training opportunities we provide, you gain access to our events at international, national, and regional levels. You’ll be able to participate in knowledge sharing and the exchange of best practices.
We understand the importance of nurturing tomorrow’s talent. So do our members. Our branches and divisions have proved to be an effective route to mentorship. You’ll find our members are happy to give back to the community that helped foster their career progression. You, too, will have opportunities to give back.
Financial Benefits of ICorr Membership
There are also several financial benefits to take advantage of as a member of ICorr. These include:
- Discounted conference registration fees at major UK and international ICorr conferences
- Free membership for students
- Discounts on training courses where possible
Other Benefits of ICorr Membership
As if all the above is not enough, we go further to provide real value to our members. Other benefits of ICorr membership include:
- All members receive ICorr’s bi-monthly technical journal Corrosion Management. This industry-leading publication includes updates from around ICorr, in-depth technical articles, news from the corrosion industry, and recruitment opportunities. You can also take advantage of discounted subscriptions to Corrosion Science Magazine and Protective Coatings Europe.
- Access to the member area of the ICorr website where you can find:
- online forums
- a full archive of Corrosion Management
- all technical papers and presentations from ICorr events
- documents and minutes from meetings, including the AGM
- MICorr members have automatic entitlement to the status of NACE Senior Corrosion Technologist
- FICorr members have automatic entitlement to the status of NACE Corrosion Specialist
- Opportunities to be formally nominated by ICorr as a UL representative on an ISO International Standards Committee
How Much Does Membership Cost?
We have several tiers of membership, from the free student membership to professional memberships:
- Student membership is free
- Affiliate membership is £86 per year with a new applicant registration fee of £15
- Technician Status (TICorr) is £98 per year
- MICorr is £122 per year
- FICorr (Fellow) is £152 per year
FICorr membership for less than the cost of one flat white coffee per week! And no matter how you dress it up, that coffee isn’t going to deliver the benefits that ICorr membership does.
To apply for Affiliate Membership of the Institute of Corrosion, use this link to fill in the application form online.
To apply for professional membership of ICorr, click here and download the appropriate application for completion.
Not sure which membership level is right for you? Contact us and we’ll help you navigate your membership options.