Regulations Governing Entry to the Professional Grade of Associate of the Institute of Metal Finishing

AssocIMF

Candidates for election to the grade of Associate must produce documentary evidence to the satisfaction of Council that they are able to fulfil the requirements of one of the following regulations:

A1 Have passed the IMF Foundation Course and have a minimum of two years’ experience in the field of surface finishing.

or

A2 Have satisfactorily completed a basic science course and training in surface finishing, approved by the Examination and Qualification Board and agreed by Council as being equivalent to the IMF Foundation Course, and have a minimum of two years’ experience in the field of surface finishing.

NOTES:

Work based experience and competency will be assessed by an experienced professional member of the IMF

A person granted this grade is entitled to use the letters AssocIMF

AssocIMF is the first grade of professional membership and Associates will be expected to progress to a more senior grade of professional membership within 5 years. Accordingly, the award of Associateship will lapse after 5 years although a longer period of tenure may be permitted at the discretion of the Examination and Qualifications Board.

Associates are expected to participate in the activities of the Future Group and will automatically become members of the Future Group.

Please contact Exeter House for more information about applying for this grade of membership.

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