Accredited Degree 

1. Graduate from an AIQS accredited university degree course / 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time.  During this time, join the AIQS as a student member (FREE for accredited courses)

2. After graduation (or in some cases during the last year of the course) commence a two year probationary period, during which you are supervised by an AIQS member and maintain a log;/diary of your work experience.  You need to apply for transfer to AIQS Probationer Member upon graduating from your course.

3. On completion of your probationary period, you must attend and pass an Assessment of Professional Competence panel interview.

4. After passing this interview you are eligible for Associate status (ie. Corporate or Full Member grade).

5. Following a further ten(10) years of experience working in a QS role, and with an unbroken and satisfactory membership service record, you may apply for Fellowship of the AIQS.

6. Life Fellowship are granted by the AIQS to Fellows who provide long and exceptional service to the Institute and profession.

Non-Accredited Degree

1. Students from technical courses or other non-tertiary course (1 or more years)  During this time join the AIQS as a student member (fee required)
2. After graduating and working in QS related role for a minimum of three years (or five years if you do not have a technical qualification), you can apply for Affiliate Member status.
3. Affiliate Members who continue tertiary studies at a later date, can upon graduating with their accredited degree, apply for Probationer member and after successfully completing their APC requirements, can continue on to Associate Member status after successfully passing their APC Panel interview.