The Institute of Wood Science (IWSc) was incorporated in 1955 as a professional body for the timber industries and allied professions.
[3] It represented people employed within the timber importing, merchanting, manufacturing and user industries, together with those in education and research.
Through local groups it held meetings and visits to keep members up to date in an era when large technological advances were occurring in the wood products sector.
Membership grades[10] were: The IWSc acted as the examining body for the UK timber trade, awarding qualifications at Certificate (intermediate) and Associate levels.
[11] Both levels were based in a workbook concept and were designed to provide information leading to self-seeking study for completion.