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Technical membership (TechIOSH)

Get professional recognition while building your health and safety expertise

Who is it for?

Technical membership recognises your operational competence and shows employers you can put safety and health principles into practice.

You can apply if you have:

  • a level 3 occupational safety and health qualification (such as NEBOSH National General Certificate or IOSH Certificate), and
  • at least one year of practical health and safety experience.

You’ll also need to commit to continuing professional development (CPD).

For £159 per year, you’ll get TechIOSH post-nominal letters, access to specialist technical resources and a clear route to senior membership grades.

How Technical membership helps you

  • Professional recognition

    Use TechIOSH credentials to show your qualified status.

    • Post-nominal letters for CV and email
    • Recognition for your experience
    • Professional status beyond study

  • Technical resources and tools

    Access practical tools to excel in your operational role.

    • Specialist guidance documents
    • Workplace assessment templates
    • Real-world case studies

  • Career progression support

    Follow a clear route to Certified and Chartered membership.

    • Structured progression route
    • CPD tools to track your progress
    • Mentors to guide you

Apply now

If you have a level 3 qualification and one year of health and safety experience, you can apply for an upgrade to Technical membership.

Fee type Cost
Annual fee £159
  • Same fee as Affiliate membership
  • Your employer may cover membership as professional development
  • No additional assessment fee for upgrade from Affiliate

How to progress

  1. Build your experience and qualifications

    Work towards a degree-level qualification or gain leadership experience in health and safety roles. Record your CPD to show your development.

  2. Request your upgrade

    Once you meet the requirements, complete the upgrade form with your qualification certificate and updated CV.

  3. Assessment

    If progressing through experience rather than qualifications, you'll complete a professional assessment. This costs...

What happens next

  • Certified membership

    For senior occupational safety and health professionals. It doesn’t cost anything to request an upgrade. You'll need:

    • A degree-level (UK level 6+) health and safety qualification
    • Two years of relevant experience

  • Upgrade based on experience

    This route costs £1,080 and can lead you to either Certified or Chartered status. It takes up to six months. You can use this upgrade route if you:

    • have five years of leadership experiece
    • don’t have a degree-level (UK level 6+) health and safety qualification

Your questions answered

    Common level 3 qualifications include:

    • NEBOSH National General Certificate
    • NEBOSH International General Certificate
    • IOSH Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health Principles and Practice
    • equivalent qualifications from other providers.

    Our membership team can assess qualifications from any country – contact us with your certificate details if you're unsure.

    We’re pragmatic. If you’ve been working in occupational safety and health for 10-12 months and can demonstrate operational competence, get in touch with us. Well assess your application based on the quality and relevance of your experience, not just the duration.

    No. You’ll provide a brief description of your experience when you apply, but we don’t require a lengthy portfolio. Most applications are straightforward approvals. We only ask for more information if your qualification is from an unfamiliar provider or your experience is unclear.

    Technical membership is for operational health and safety practitioners with level 3 qualifications.

    Certified membership is for senior practitioners with degree-level qualifications who work in leadership roles.

    Both grades pay similar fees (£159 vs £177) but Certified is the main gateway to Chartered status. It requires higher-level qualifications and more strategic experience.

    All Technical members commit to CPD, but there’s no minimum hours requirement.

    You record your CPD online and this can include the training and development you’re already doing.

    Focus on quality and relevance to your role rather than quantity. You’ll find CPD ideas and templates in your member resources.