Associate Membership (AMRINA) is for individuals who are looking to become experienced and highly committed professionals.
You’ll have access to mentoring, training, events and resources that will support your professional development and help you prove to employers you’re serious about your career.
We’ll also guide you through your Initial Professional Development (IPD) and journey towards Professional Registration.
Associate Membership is great if you’re at the beginning of your career – whether you’ve just finished higher education, you’re in your first job or studying for a postgraduate course. Recent graduates are entitled to some fantastic extra benefits.
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Benefits for Graduates
Reduced membership fee
We know that finances can be tight when you enter the workplace, that’s why your first two years of membership following graduation are charged at a reduced rate.
Graduate Workshop
Graduate Workshops are for Associate Members working through their IPD towards Chartership. We’ll provide you with tailored guidance on the available routes to Chartered status, depending on your academic and professional background.
Workshops are carried out at your place of work and last around 60-90 minutes.
Mentoring
Mentoring gives you an opportunity to get professional advice from an experienced member of the industry. They’ll offer guidance on how to work through your IPD, help you carry out a self-assessment of your strengths and weaknesses, and provide continuity and support as you establish a solid foundation in your career and work towards Chartership.
Sponsored conference places
We offer a number of free conferences places to Associate Members studying for a postgraduate course each year. Hear presentations on the latest technical developments, discuss current issues and network with professionals working in research and industry.
Sponsorship covers the conference entry fee and a printed copy of the conference proceedings.
New membership criteria for AMRINA
Employment
To apply for AMRINA, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be working within a role relevant to the research, design, construction, maintenance and management of marine vessels and structures
Qualifications
1. Degree
A candidate may hold an diploma or degree in a subject relevant to the research, design, construction, maintenance and operation of marine vessels and structures.
You may be eligible to apply with an alternative Engineering degree if you are working within the employment criteria listed above. Please contact our membership team for further details.
Or,
2. Apprenticeships
A candidate may hold or is working towards an Apprenticeship in a subject relevant to the research design, construction, maintenance and operation of marine vessels and structures.
An apprenticeship maybe defined as:
- a qualification, approved by a licensed professional engineering institution, in engineering or construction set at level 3 (or above) in the Qualifications and Credit Framework/National Qualifications Framework for England and Northern Ireland;
- or at level 6 (or above) in the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework; or at level 3 (or above) in the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales;
- Or equivalent qualifications approved by a licensed professional engineering institution.
Or,
3. Experience In Lieu
RINA welcome candidates who may have experience In Lieu of any formal qualifications. Please ensure you submit an extended CV outlining your experience.
Initial Professional Development
Progressing to Member (MRINA) or Fellow (FRINA) of RINA
After four years of documented practical workplace experience, you will be eligible to apply for Membership (MRINA) and Professional Registration with the Engineering Council. Of those four years, at least two years must be in a position of responsibility. Within your work experience, you must have achieved a standard of professional experience across various activities relevant to the design, construction and maintenance of marine vessels and structures.
Professional Registration with the Engineering Council
As part of a future application for Professional Registration with the Engineering Council, you must demonstrate that you’ve achieved a high standard of professional competence. This is done through Initial Professional Development (IPD) – a set of core professional development objectives set by RINA and the Engineering Council that measures your experience across a range of activities relevant to the profession. Objectives fall into three categories – Design, Engineering Practice and Management Services.
You’ll need to keep a record of the skills and experience you’ve acquired in your career. This will demonstrate that you’ve met the IPD objectives, which is part of showing that you meet the standards for Professional Registration with the Engineering Council.
Log books
Once you have joined as an Graduate-Associate Member, you can start recording your work-based practice working towards Professional Registration. We’ve developed a range of log books and guidance to help you keep track of your IPD. There are three log books, depending on which level of RINA Professional Registration you ultimately want to apply for.
It usually takes at least four years to meet IPD objectives.
What are the membership benefits?
We’ve got some great tools and resources to aid your career development. We’re also constantly finding ways to update and improve benefits, so you can get the most out of your membership.
- Professional Registration – Get global recognition of your professional competence and technical excellence. Find out more.
- Designation – As a RINA member, you’re entitled to use a designation specific to your membership class (AMRINA, MRINA, FRINA). It’s a great shorthand that shows your skills and experience have been confirmed by the industry’s governing body.
- Publications – Free access to our range of world-renowned magazines and journals. Including RINA’s flagship magazine The Naval Architect. Check out the full range.
- Resource library – A one-stop shop for journals, published and unpublished papers, reports, videos and technical presentations. You’ll also have access to our catalogue of Technical Papers and the chance to view rare and historic books from The Denny Library at Institution HQ.
- Events – Join online and in-person lectures, presentations, seminars and workshops from world-leading professionals in the industry. View the events programme.
- Scholarships and awards – Get support and recognition for your academic and professional achievements with one of our awards and prizes. Find out more.
- Regional Branches – Join your local RINA branch to attend lectures and meet ups with professionals working in the industry near you.
Apply for Associate Membership
To apply for Associate Membership, send your completed application form to membership@rina.org.uk.