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IOC membership ensures that you are recognised as a quality professional with the necessary levels of academic achievement, experience, training and integrity.
Would you like to join your professional colleagues and be recognised by the IoC? are you a National Courier Awards Winner / Shortlister then email us now
mail@ioc.uk.com
Email us your details at mail@ioc.uk.com with your NAME, ADDRESS, CONTACT TEL No, COURIER COMPANY AND ADDRESS.
Receive your own copy of the 'Dispatch Riders Guide', the latest IoC flyer and giveaways for only £25
and if you then decide to join you will be refunded the £25.
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If you have been shortlisted or a winner at the National Courier Awards this entitles you to 'no joining fee' YES free 'no joining fee to pay'. Only the annual membership! Call now on 0845 60 10 245 and quote 'the year and category' to claim your discount.
Membership Benefits
Becoming a member provides you with professional recognition for your courier industry related skills, experience and achievements, which will enhance your career prospects. Tangible evidence will take the form of post nominal letters. Not only will membership give you the edge over the competition, you will gain access to relevant industry information in the Courier News Magazine - SIGNPOST.
Membership also grants access to the Institute's many events and seminars. Information on these can be found in the Members section.
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Membership Levels
Different membership levels are available to individuals to reflect their experience, or qualifications.
There are four main levels of individual membership; these are Affiliate, Associate, Member and Fellow. Criteria for each level and application forms are located below.
Affiliate membership
Affiliate membership is suitable for those who fit into the following categories -
- Working towards the criteria for Associate membership
- Indirectly involved in the courier industry or in association with the industry services, and interested in receiving industry news
Affiliate members will receive the bi-annual 'Courier News' Magazine, but there are no post nominals available for Affiliate members.
To request an application form, please click here
Associate - AIOC
Associate membership is suitable for those who fit into any of the following categories -
- In full-time employment by a sameday courier company
- A consultant to the industry
You may apply by two routes, either the Qualification route or the Experiential route.
Qualification Route
To apply in this route you need to fulfil one of the two following specifications:
- Completed and passed the NVQ Level 2 CDG (Carry & Deliver Goods) recognised by Skills for Logistics
- Completed and passed industry related qualifications by other transport institutes or education authorities recognised by the IOC
To request an application form, please click here
Experiential Route
To apply in this route you need to fulfil all of the following specifications:
- Worked in full time employment for a period of no less than 12 months
- Provide a portfolio of evidence that includes:
- Letter from employees stating job title, job description, employment date, and employment status
- Letter of reference from the company manager/operations manager or supervisor
- Copy of pay sheets
- For 'Road' members: six weeks of worksheets or signature sheets, or 4 weeks of electronic printouts
For 'Office' members: sample of written work
The IOC reserves the right to ask the applicant to attend an interview if required.
To request an application form, please click here
Member - MIOC
Member status is suitable for those who fit into any of the following categories -
- Completed and passed a higher level qualification or degree recognised by the IOC
- Office applicants: possess 5 years experience in the same day courier industry, including 3 years managerial experience
Road applicants: possess 5 years experience for 'road' applicants
You may apply by two routes, either the Qualification route or the Experiential route.
Qualification Route
To apply in this route you need to fulfil the following specification:
- Completed and passed a higher level qualification or degree as recognised by the IOC
- Possess 3 years managerial experience
To request an application form, please click here
Experiential Route 1 - Office
To apply in this route you need to fulfil all of the following specifications:
- Possess 5 years experience in in the same courier industry to include 3 years in a manager level position.
- Provide a portfolio of evidence that includes:
- Proof of work experience, ie, your CV, employment dates, and job descriptions
- Company Director letter of reference
- Sample of work evidence, ie, letters, projects, minutes of meeting
To request an application form, please click here
Experiential Route 1 - Road
To apply in this route you need to fulfil all of the following specifications:
- Possess 5 years experience in in the same courier industry
- Provide a portfolio of evidence that includes:
- Proof of work experience, ie, your CV, employment dates, and job descriptions
- Company Director letter of reference
- Proof of knowledge about the following:
- Vehicle knowledge
- Customer skills
- Company policy
- Administration awareness
- Road skills and safety awareness
The IOC reserves the right to ask the applicant to attend an interview if required.
To request an application form, please click here
Fellow - FIOC
Fellow status is only gained when completing two stages.
Stage One
Applicants must satisfy either criteria:
- Hold MIOC status
- has carried out exceptional services for a sameday courier company or on behalf of the industry
Stage Two
Applicants will then be assessed for Fellow status by IOC Board against the following criteria:
- Eminence in a particular field
- Status, ie, held in high regard by known members of the industry, or senior management or a large organisation
- Exceptional service to the industry and/or institute in a professional capacity
- Portfolio of evidence of services to the industry
It is normal that a individual seeking Fellow status will be invited for an interview.
To request an application form, please click here
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