Fellow grade is an elevated membership grade that rewards professionals who have significantly contributed to the profession and industry through involvement with AIQS and/or the development of standards, educational material, or reports.
Certified Quantity Surveyor (CQS)
All new members granted Fellow grade will also receive the Certified Quantity Surveyor (CQS) designation. The CQS designation is available to Voting members (Member grade, Fellow grade, and Life Fellow grade).
Benefits of Fellow Grade
Recognition of your skills and experience
Allow clients and employers to easily verify your expertise by promoting your AIQS membership with the Member logo and postnominals (FAIQS, CQS).
Grow and enrich your professional networks
Grow and enrich your professional networks by attending networking events, collaborating with Chapter/Region Councillors, and interacting via committees and working groups.
Elevate your professional skills and knowledge
Elevate your professional skills and knowledge with AIQS CPD.
Unlock technical resources and standards
Unlock member-only technical resources and standards.
Contribute to advancing the quantity surveying profession
Hold a position on an AIQS Committee or Working Group, Chapter/Region Council, the Board of Directors, or become an Assessor for APC Interviews or Skilled Migration.
Access exclusive member offers, discounts, and opportunities
Access exclusive member offers, discounts, and opportunities on a range of AIQS and external resources.
Stay up-to-date with the profession
Via the AIQS Member Newsletter, Built Environment Economist, and Building Cost Index, plus external resources.
Listed on the AIQS Member Search
Clients and employers can easily verify your expertise by locating your member card on the AIQS Member Search directory.
Voting rights
Fellow grade members can nominate and vote for leadership positions at any AIQS public meetings.
Eligibility
To attain Fellow grade, applicants must fulfil one of the following criteria:
Have held Member grade for a minimum of 10 years, a senior professional or academic position for a minimum of three years, and have demonstrated a significant commitment to the quantity surveying profession (by serving on the AIQS Board, a Chapter or Region Council, or shown leadership within the industry).
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Hold Fellow grade membership with an organisation with whom AIQS has a current Mutual Recognition Agreement.
How to Apply
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Submit an Expression of Interest form. Please ensure you upload your up-to-date personal CV.
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Our Membership Team will assess your eligibility and provide the appropriate application form.
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Complete and submit your application form along with any requested documentation.
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Complete and pass the AIQS Code of Conduct Quiz.
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Once your application has been reviewed, you will sit an APC Interview (online or face-to-face).
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If successful, you will become a Fellow and attain the Certified Quantity Surveyor (CQS) designation.
APC Interview and Competencies
Fellow grade applicants must be able to demonstrate a high level of proficiency across a minimum of eight of the Competency units, of which at least four units must be from two of the three Core Competency areas, to be successful in their APC Interview.
Membership Fees 2025/26
All membership fees are in Australian Dollars (AUD or $). Application fees apply.
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Application Fee $170 (ex. GST) | $187 (incl. GST)
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Fellow Grade $715 (ex. GST) | $786.50 (incl. GST)
For more information regarding Fellow grade, benefits, eligibility, or pathways, refer to the Membership Entry and Elevation Policy.