Typical age 23

Requires an accredited honours degree or equivalent academic qualification, and typically 5 years' approved training and practical experience. To obtain the title IEng AIMMM requires registration as an Incorporated Engineer with the Engineering Council. The work of an Associate Member demands a practical approach and detailed understanding of materials, minerals and mining technology. By virtue of this training, education and experience they are competent to exercise technical judgement in, and assume personal responsibility for, the maintenance and management of existing technology at peak efficiency.

This grade requires an interview. Candidates who do not hold minimum academic qualifications but have suitable experience should refer to the Guidelines to the Technical Report Route Word doc 376k, pdf file 548k  Longer periods of relevant experience are required.

Requirements

To understand the requirements of Associate Membership of the Institute (AIMMM with or without IEng), please refer to the following:

Application Guide to Associate Membership (Word Doc 305k, pdf file 493k)
This Guide gives full details of the grade, completion of application forms, supporting documentation required and the application process.

Self-Assessment Checklist for IEng AIMMM (Word Doc 80k, pdf file 76k).
This allows you to assess yourself against certain criteria before you start making your application, to show whether you are likely to meet the requirements for Associate Membership.

Candidates who do not hold the minimum academic qualifications for this grade should refer to Guidelines to the Technical Report Route (Word doc 376k, pdf file 548k)

How to apply

All forms which you need to submit to apply for Associate Membership, together with supporting and explanatory information, are available for download on this page.

When you submit your application it should contain the following:

1. Membership Application Form (pdf file 151k, Word doc 121k)
   Completed by yourself, signed by yourself and your sponsor.
2. Academic Certificates
   Certified copies of academic certificates (if not already on our files) 
3. Professional Review Report
   Maximum 5 sides A4, printed and single sided, signed by yourself and your sponsor
4. Case Study
   Maximum 5 sides A4, printed and single sided, signed by yourself and your sponsor
5. Two Referee Forms (Word Doc 45k, pdf file 16k)
   To be enclosed with your application, unless these have been sent directly by your referees to the Membership Department. Referees must be of the same grade or higher than that for which you are applying (ie AIMMM, MIMMM or FIMMM). 
6. Application Fee
   The amount is £130 for a new member and £65 if you are upgrading your current membership.
   Please note that your application form, professional review report and case study must be signed by you and your sponsor.

If you have any queries about the application process, please contact us using our online enquiry form or call us on +44 (0)1782 221717.

We look forward to receiving your application.