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Technical
Individuals join the IOR because they are specialists in their field. So whether you are a student, apprentice, designer, installer, teacher, manufacturer, business leader, sales person or researcher, the IOR brings the whole industry together to address common interests:
- Technical - accessing reliable information produced by experts to help you carry out your job
- Innovation - signposting new technologies and how they can be applied
- Environment - exploring routes to net zero through improved maintenance, design and innovation
- Education - raising awareness of careers, encouraging high quality training and promoting skills
- Professional - CPD certified events and publications, masterclasses and recognition through the Engineering Council of your professional status.
Membership is open to all individuals working in roles in the RACPH sector and is renewable for an annual fee.
- Member, Associate, Pre-Associate - for those with technical and management experience
- Technician - for those in field technician roles
- Affiliate - those interested in the sector in support roles
- Student - for researchers, undergraduates and apprentices
Apply online www.ior.org.uk/membership
If you are not ready to join but just want to access IOR good practice guidance, publications and news you can sign up to our EngTech Subscription service here.
For more information or to speak to someone about joining contact membership@ior.org.uk. We hold regular online meetings for new members - check our events pages to register.
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