If you are working as a built environment cost professional (e.g. Quantity Surveyor, Cost Consultant, Cost Planner, Cost Manager, Cost Engineers, etc), have a relevant degree and are able to demonstrate a broad range of skills across a minimum of two from the three core competency areas combined with practical experience, you can apply for Member Grade.
PATHWAY ONE
- Accredited Academic Qualifications or Recognised Academic Qualifications (minimum Bachelor’s degree)
- Minimum two years’ experience under Approved Supervision or three years’ experience under non-Approved Supervision (that can be verified by some other acceptable means)
- For applicants with over two years’ experience under Approved Supervision or three years’ experience under non-approved supervision but less than five years of work experience in total, to complete 15 Academy Topics (includes the Code of Conduct)
- Successful completion of an APC
PATHWAY TWO
- Non-Accredited or non-Recognised Academic Qualifications (minimum Bachelor’s degree)
- Completion of indicated “Top-Up Topics” on the AIQS Academy as outlined in the Membership Entry and Advancement Policy - Section 8. Member Grade Pathway 2 Requirements
- Minimum two years’ experience under approved supervision or three years’ experience under non-approved supervision (that can be verified by some other acceptable means)
- Successful completion of an APC
PATHWAY THREE
- An ability to prove a high level of expertise as a Quantity Surveyor, by demonstrating a broad range of skills across a minimum of two of the three core competencies
- Minimum eight years’ experience under Approved Supervision or ten years’ experience under non-approved supervision (that can be verified by some other acceptable means), within a Quantity Surveying professional or academic role
- Successful completion of an APC
If you have more than five years quantity surveying experience you may be eligible to apply for Certified Quantity Surveyor (CQS) Designation at the same time as your membership application. Click here to check your eligibility.
If you are a current member of another related professional body, you may be eligible to become a Member via our Mutual Recognition. Click here to view the options.
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Apply for Member Grade
STEP 1
Identify the membership entry pathway
STEP 2
Complete your application form.
STEP 3
| Requirements | Pathway One (less than five years) | Pathway One (more than five years) | Pathway Two | Pathway Three |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified copy of your degree qualifications | Required | Required | Required | If applicable |
| Certified copy of your degree transcripts | N/A | N/A | Required | N/A |
| Certified copy of all relevant professional association memberships | If applicable | If applicable | If applicable | If applicable |
| Reference letter from an employer or supervisor (please supply reference letters covering the minimum relevant work experience as detailed as per the pathways listed above). | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Up-to-date detailed CV | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| AIQS Code of Conduct | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Membership Pathway 1 Academy Bundle (includes AIQS Code of Conduct) | Required | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Membership Pathway 2 Academy “Top-Up Topics” per the Membership Entry and Advancement Policy - Section 8. Member Grade Pathway 2 Requirements: | N/A | N/A | Required | N/A |
STEP 4
Email your completed application and checklist items as per the application form to membership@aiqs.com.au. We will assess your application to ensure that it satisfies the AIQS’s membership requirements and notify you accordingly.
The AIQS membership team will contact you once the assessment process has been completed.
