For Office Use
NATIONAL SECRETARY:
Maureen Tong-Ralphs (Mrs)
The Joiners Shop
Historic Dockyard
Chatham, Kent
ME4 4TZ
UK
TEL: 01634 816255
E-mail: info@ide.org.uk
Website: www.ide.org.uk
Name:
Application
No:
Cert of FTE
Received
Acknowledged
CV attached
PDF
3 yrs
Experience
Agenda
Sponsor
Mem. Comm
Please do not bind these sheets and use a paper clip rather than a staple

The Institute of Demolition Engineers is pleased to confer complimentary membership on students studying a subject relevant to demolition engineering at a recognised university or college.
Evidence of participation in such a course is required with this form and at the beginning of each academic year.
Benefits of membership include:
 Access to the Members’ Section of www.ide.org.uk
and expertise.
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Opportunity to meet other members at Regional Meetings
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Support and help from senior Engineers in the demolition industry
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Invitation to the IDE Seminars (Bursaries may be available)
Student membership is only valid during a period of full time study and must be renewed annually.
If the student pursues a career in demolition engineering he or she will be very welcome to apply for
Enrolled Membership of the Institute.
Surname
First Name
Middle Names
Contact Address
Contact Telephone Number
Mobile Number (if different)
E-mail address
Date of Birth
Post Code:

Examination Success (Subject) Grade
Name of University or College
Address
Post Code:
Department
Subjects /Course of study
Tutor ’s Name
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Company Name Description Dates
I attach a letter /certificate from my college to verify I am a full time student
A current CV
The Sponsor must be a FULL MEMBER or FELLOW of the Institute of Demolition Engineers.
For a list of Full Members or Fellows please visit www.ide.org.uk
NAME (BLOCK CAPITALS)…….………………………………………………..………
SIGNED………………………………………………………………….
Membership Grade……………………….. No. …………….
To the best of my knowledge and belief, the information I have given is true. I confirm I wish to be admitted to the Institute of Demolition Engineers as a Student Member. If elected, I agree to abide by the Rules of the Institute and to supply an annual certificate/letter of attendance at a recognised university /college at the beginning of each academic year. I understand that the Council of
Management has discretion to refuse admission to any applicant without giving reasons.
SIGNATURE DATE
PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED FORMS TO THE NATIONAL SECRETARY
AT THE ADDRESS SHOWN ON THE FRONT PAGE
In the interests of confidentiality all answers given in the Application for Membership forms, will only be distributed by the Secretary to current members of the permanent membership sub-committee.
ELECTION AND ADMISSION TO STUDENT MEMBERSHIP APPROVED
Signed
Chairman of the Membership Committee/ President of the Institute
Date
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ABOUT THE INSTITUTE OF DEMOLITION ENGINEERS
The Institute Of Demolition Engineers is a Charitable Educational Trust and is established to promote and foster the science of demolition engineering, the use of more efficient techniques in the industry, to encourage safer methods of working and to provide a qualifying body in the industry.
Membership is for individuals who are involved in some aspect of demolition engineering, and who could be expected to be able to demonstrate a depth of knowledge and experience within the demolition industry. Students studying a relevant course at a recognised university or college may apply annually for Student Membership. There is no provision for corporate membership and Companies may not claim accreditation to the
Institute.
FILLING OUT THE APPLICATION FORM
(1) Please complete all sections of the application form using legible BLOCK CAPITALS or typed script. It is helpful for photocopying/scanning if you use BLACK ink.
(2) Please ensure that you attach a copy of your CV and the certificate from your University or College
(3) If you do not know of any Members of the Institute whom you can ask to sponsor you, then please contact the National Secretary – info@ide.org.uk
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Send your completed Application to the National Secretary at the address shown on the front of the Application Form
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
A. You will receive an acknowledgement that your Application has been received.
B. Provided that your Application is complete in all respects (1 to 3 above), the National
Secretary will circulate it to the members of the Membership Committee. This
Committee only meets at approximately two-monthly intervals so there could be some delay before your Application is fully considered. The National Secretary will keep you advised as to the progress of your Application.
C. The Membership Committee makes recommendations to the Council of Management.
The Council of Management reserves the right to decide on whether or not an
Application is successful. The Council does not give reasons for any of its decisions.
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D. The Membership Committee may, in some circumstances, request further information from you before reaching a decision.
E. The Secretary will advise you promptly of any decision which has been made.
SOME FURTHER INFORMATION . . . . . .
PROGRESSION TO HIGHER GRADES OF MEMBERSHIP
If you decide to pursue a career in demolition engineering you will be eligible to apply for
Enrolled Member of the Institute. The application fee will be expected at that stage.
You will be expected to progress to higher grades of Membership.
The first step is to pass the Institute’s examinations which will be available to you once you have three years relevant experience in demolition engineering. The examinations are held twice a year. Enrolled Members are routinely advised of dates, times and locations. The
Institute also offers a very useful Preparation Day just before the examination.
Although the pass mark is high (70%) a large proportion of applicants pass first time. There is no limit on the number of times the examination may be taken by any individual. More information about the Institute’s Examination can be found at our website: www.ide.org.uk
SUBSCRIPTIONS
As a Student Member you will receive complimentary membership.
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