The Institute of Manufacturing
Founded 1978
United Kingdom
Click here to go to Our MissionOur Mission
Survival & profit through manufacturing.
Click here to go to Our ObjectivesOur Objectives
- To encourage and support those in the manufacturing industry.
- To help members achieve their personal aspirations, fulfil their career ambitions & develop their innate potential.
- To support lifelong learning & encourage education in manufacturing & manufacturing management.
- To give professional recognition to the knowledge & skills of people in all aspects of manufacturing.
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Applicants will be assessed on their education, training, knowledge, skill & experience (K.S.E.) and responsibility. Due consideration will be given to those who are qualified only by practical experience. There are many people who, through no fault of their own, have not had the opportunity to gain academic qualifications during their careers. These people may also apply for membership based on their own individual merits, practical experience and position.
Membership of IMANF will confer the following benefits:
- Use of the appropriate designatory letters.
- Professional status and recognition.
- Option to study professional diploma courses.
- Progression onto a degree programme.
- Subscription to the IManf journal at a nominal fee.
- Free advert in the journal when seeking a new position.
- Free advert in the journal when recruiting for your company.
- Recommendation of new members gains reduced fees.
Additional Qualifications:
Once a member:
- The Manufacturing Management Award (MMA) can be applied for, depending upon the grade of membership.
- Specific Registration can be applied for and successful applicants will be issued with a Professional Status Certificate stating their particular area of expertise.
- The Professional Manufacturing Manager’s Diploma (PMMD) can be gained by exemption.
- The Practitioner in Professional Management (PM) Certificate can be applied for to authenticate management skills and status.
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Student Member - Stud.I.Manf. (Cert.I.Manf)
The applicant should have completed the first year of a course of studies or be qualified to NVQ Level 1, Foundation GNVQ. Foundation skills in occupations to operative or semi-skilled occupations.
Associate Member - A.M.I.Manf. (Dip.I.Manf)
Holders of NVQ Level 3, Advanced GNVQ, ONC/OND, City & Guilds, BTEC or SCOTVEC/SQA awards. Also those with relevant professional qualifications and/or appropriate experience. Technician, craft, skilled and supervisory occupations.
Full Member - M.I.Manf. (Dip.I.Manf)
Holders of NVQ Level 4, HNC/HND, City & Guilds, BTEC or SCOTVEC/SQA awards. First, Foundation, Associate’s & Bachelor’s Degrees. Also those with relevant professional qualifications and/or appropriate experience. Technical and junior management occupations.
Fellow - F.I.Manf. (Dip.I.Manf)
NVQ Level 5 & Master’s Degree. Chartered, professional and senior management occupations. Also those with relevant professional qualifications and/or appropriate experience.
Companion - Comp.I.Manf. (Dip.I.Manf)
Holders of a Doctorate Degree and those in highly responsible positions in the manufacturing industry.
Note:
- We will also take membership of other professional bodies into account.
- The equivalent worldwide qualifications will apply in each grade.
- Application can be made to be upgraded to the next level of membership as further K.S.E. (Knowledge, Skills & Experience) is gained.
Click here to go to Annual SubscriptionAnnual Subscription
- Companion £65.00
- Fellow £45.00
- Full Member £45.00
- Associate Member £45.00
- Student Member £15.00
- Retired Member Half Fees
Subscriptions are due annually on the date of election.
|Click here to go to Specialists CoursesSpecialists Courses
Members of The Institute of Manufacturing may study any of our courses by distance learning through our Professional Education, Training and Development Division.
- Course Number: 15 Certificate in Manufacturing Management
- Course Number: 16 The Diploma of Merit in Manufacturing (English Version)
- Course Number: 17 The Diploma of Merit in Manufacturing (Chinese Version)
- Course Number: 18 The Higher Diploma of Merit in Manufacturing (English/Chinese)
- Course Number: 19 The Graduate Diploma of Merit in Manufacturing (English/Chinese)
- Course Number: 20 Professional Supervisor’s Diploma (English Version)
- Course Number: 21 Professional Supervisor’s Diploma (Chinese Version)
- Course Number: 22 Professional Manager’s Manufacturing Diploma
- Course Number: 23 Diploma of Professional Status in Just in Time Manufacturing
- Course Number: 24 Diploma of Professional Status in Manufacturing Automation
- Course Number: 25 Diploma of Professional Status in Flexible Manufacturing Systems
- Course Number: 26 Diploma of Professional Status in Computer Aided Design & Information Technology
- Course Number: 27 Diploma of Professional Status in Manufacturing Strategy
- Course Number: 28 Diploma of Professional Status in Systems Analysis and Design
- Course Number: 29 Diploma of Professional Status in Manufacturing Engineering and Technology
- Course Number: 30 Diploma of Professional Status in Manufacturing Planning and Technology
- Course Number: SC10 Certified Professional Manufacturing Manager
Programs with EDS Advance Academy, Centre for Executive & Lifelong Learning:
- Course Number: EDS1/M Professional Manufacturing Management Award (PMMA)
