The International Institute of Obsolescence Management (IIOM) is a ‘not for profit’ professional body for those involved in, or interested in, Obsolescence Management.
The Institute is for professionals worldwide who are dedicated to furthering their knowledge and understanding of the Obsolescence Management discipline, and who wish to network across the globe with a broad range of individuals and organisations in industry, academia and Government.
The IIOM mission is:
- Advance the science and practice of Obsolescence Management
- Promote and recognise high standards of practice and professional competence
- Open opportunities for development and career paths for practitioners of Obsolescence Management
- Generate widespread awareness and understanding of the discipline.
The OMA is an IIOM Endorsed Trainer and can take candidates through the process of attaining the relevant grades which are part of the requirements of AIIOM and MIIOM levels of IIOM membership.
IIOM Individual Membership Levels
Please note to attain Student, Affiliate, Associate, Member and Fellow levels, you need to be an Individual Member of the International Institute of Obsolescence Management.
Student
A Student Member of the IIOM must currently be in recognised full or part time education (or have recently completed such education and not yet employed).
Affiliate
An entry level membership for those who want to build obsolescence management knowledge, network with obsolescence management professionals and keep up to date with obsolescence management issues. They do not necessarily hold any particular qualifications or experience.
Associate (AIIOM)
There are two distinct elements required to achieve AIIOM level:
- Attend and pass Short Course in Obsolescence Management at IIOM Associate Grade (IIOM Certificate)
- Submit evidence of competency/experience that complies with the requirements of the UK Engineering council at EngTech level.
Member (MIIOM)
The process to achieve MIIOM is currently under development.
Fellow (FIIOM)
The process to achieve FIIOM is currently under development.
Professional Recognition
The IIOM Professional Standards and Membership Committee is working closely with the UK Engineering Council to ensure that the Framework complies with the requirements of their UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence. This sets out the competence and commitment required for registration as an Engineering Technician (EngTech), Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng).
It is envisaged that, in due course, members who have achieved the membership grades of Associate (AIIOM), Member (MIIOM), or Fellow (FIIOM) will be able to register with UK EC at the corresponding level. This possibility will be available to all members of IIOM regardless of affiliation to a specific Chapter.