Membership - Introduction - Qualifications

The Textile Institute offers members throughout the world the opportunity to enhance their standing by the attainment of professional qualifications. The possession of a professional qualification indicates that the holder has a sound knowledge of one or more aspects of the industry and/or its products, has applied that knowledge, and demonstrated a high standard of professional competence.

The Textile Institute's professional qualifications are acknowledged by many national governments as well as by industry and commerce. Chartered qualifications are recognised under the European Union's Directive 89/48/EEC, and by the Public Service Commissions of most Commonwealth countries. The Licenciateship is recognised under the European Union's Directive 92/51/EEC on mutual recognition of professional qualifications.

There are three professional qualifications for which members can apply:

Licentiate (LTI)

Award of this qualification recognises a specialist knowledge in one area and at least one year's professional experience.

Associate (CText ATI)

The Associateship is a Chartered qualification. It is awarded to members who have reached an academic standard at the level of an accredited or equivalent degree and have a broad knowledge across fields of textiles related to their particular area of specialisation. There is also a requirement for at least two years' professional experience after attaining the required academic standard.

Fellow (CText FTI)

The Fellowship is a Chartered qualification. In addition to satisfying the requirements for Associateship, holders must have made a major personal creative contribution to the industry.

For details of how to apply for a professional qualification contact: Emma Scott

Convocation

Qualifications are presented to recipients at The Textile Institute's annual Convocation ceremony, which is followed by The Textile Institute Annual Dinner.

Qulaifications Accredited For Associateship And Licentiateship

The following establishments award qualifications which are currently accredited as fulfilling the academic requirements for Associateship (CText ATI) and/or Licentiateship (LTI) of The Textile Institute. The full list of accredited qualifications is available from TI International Headquarters upon request.

Belgium	Haute Ecole de la Communaute Francaisel (formally Institut Superieur Industrial Textile)
China	China Textile University, Shanghai
Croatia	University of Zagreb
Czech Republic	Textile Technical School Usti nad Orlici
Finland	Institute of Fiber, Science & Technology
	Tampere University of Technology
Germany	Fachhochschule Niederrhein, Mönchengladbach
	University of Aachen (RWTH)
Greece	Sitam AB School of Fashion Design & Applied Arts
Hong Kong	Hong Kong Polytechnic University
	Hong Kong Clothing Industry Training Authority
India	AC College of Technology
	Anna University, Chennai (Madras)
	Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
	Institute of Jute Technology, Calcutta
	PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore
	Technological Institute of Textiles, Bhiwani
	Victoria Jubilee Technical Institute, Mumbai(Bombay)
Israel	Shenkar College of Textile Technology and Fashion
Italy	Citta Degli Studi, Biella
Malaysia	Institut Teknologi, Mara
Netherlands	Hogeschool van Amsterdam
Pakistan	National College of Textile Engineering, Faisalabad
Romania	Technical University Gh Asachi, Iasi
Sri Lanka	University of Moratuwa
Switzerland	Schweizerische Textilfachschule, Wattwil
United Kingdom	Belfast Institute of Further and Higher Education
	Bolton Institute
	Bretton Hall College of the University of Leeds
	University of Brighton
	De Montfort University, Leicester
	Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, Dundee
	Glasgow Caledonian University
	Glasgow School of Art
	The University of Huddersfield
	The University of Leeds
	London College of Fashion
	University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology
	Manchester Metropolitan University
	Scottish College of Textiles, Galashiels
	Society of Dyers and Colourists
	Southfields College, Leicester
USA	Auburn University
	Institute of Textile Technology, - Charlottesville
	North Carolina State University
	Philadelphia College of Textiles

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