The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors
(ABN 97 008 485 809)
MEMBER GRADE APPLICATION/ELEVATION FORM
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
Member grade Membership is available to Quantity Surveyors able to demonstrate expertise in core Quantity
Surveying competences. This is a corporate grade membership and the requirements for Member grade
Membership are set out in the AIQS Conditions of Membership (Section 2.1.3). The Conditions of Membership
are available from the AIQS website www.aiqs.com.au.
PRE-REQUISITES
Member Grade Membership is available to Quantity Surveyors able to demonstrate a broad range of skills
across a minimum two (2) of the three (3) core competence areas combined with practical experience.
Applications must be able to demonstrate they can satisfy one of the following sets of prerequisites:
Pathway 1
 Approved Academic Qualifications, and
 Nomination by an Member, Associate or Fellow grade member of good standing, and
 Minimum 2 years’ experience under approved supervision or 3 years non-approved supervision (that
can be verified by some other acceptable means), and
 Successful completion of a Member Grade APC.
Pathway 2
 Non-accredited degree or diploma course in Quantity Surveying or an allied profession, and
 Completion of AIQS approved ‘up-skilling courses’, (the appropriate level of additional courses required
will be determined on a case by case basis and can be provided via a variety of means), and
 Nomination by an Member, Associate or Fellow grade member of good standing, and
 Minimum 2 years’ experience under approved supervision or 3 years non-approved supervision (that
can be verified by some other acceptable means), and
 Successful completion of a Member Grade APC.
Pathway 3
 An ability to prove a high level of expertise as a Quantity Surveyor, and
 Nomination by five (5) Member, Associate or Fellow grade members of good standing, and
 Minimum 8 year experience under approved supervision or 10 years non-approved supervision (that
can be verified by some other acceptable means), and
 Hold a position of senior management responsibility in a Quantity Surveying related role, and
 Successful completion of a Member Grade APC.
CONTINUED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
On admission to AIQS Member grade Membership, Members;
 Are to undertake to fulfil such Continuing Professional Development requirements that the Institute shall
require.
ELEVATION TO FELLOW
Associate Members may advance to Fellow Membership upon the fulfillment of all the requirements for that
membership grade as outlined in Section 2.1.4 of the Conditions of Membership.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants are required to demonstrate their proficiency, experience and ability in Quantity Surveying in order
to qualify for Member grade Membership. The Assessment of Professional Competence comprises of the
following two components:
1. Application. Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documents with their application:

A letter of support from a Corporate member of the AIQS or Recognised Institute of Quantity
Surveyors (approved supervision) proposing the applicant and confirming the applicant has
completed the requirements for experience. This nominator would normally be the applicant’s
employer or manager;

A detailed up to date CV or Resume;

A record of the applicant’s relevant employment including dates and role;

Sufficient support information clearly showing the applicant has the appropriate experience in
the required competencies;

Referees that can verify experience and expertise.
Further information is available under Section 3.2 of the Conditions of Membership.
2. Interview. Applicants are required to undertake a panel interview to review work experience and
knowledge of the profession as outlined in Section 3.6 of the Conditions of Membership.
APPLICATION FEE
Application Fee is non-refundable. This must accompany your Application Form for Member grade Membership.
The Application Fee is payable in Australian dollars. Payment can be made either via Bank draft (made payable
to the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors) or Credit Card details are required. The Application Fee is:


Australian applicants AUD$110.00 (GST included).
Overseas applicants AUD$100.00 (GST exempt).
Once accepted, the applicant is required to pay a pro-rated Associate Membership subscription from the transfer
date to 30 June.
This is payable within one (1) month of acceptance to Member grade.
SUBMITTING APPLICATION
Please send completed form with payment and all required certified documents (electronic copy accepted) to:
BY MAIL:
Membership Manager
The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors
Suite 303, Level 3, 70 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
BY EMAIL:
[email protected]
AIQS Member Application Form – Page 2
APPLICANT DETAILS (please print clearly)
Title:
Mr
Ms
Miss
First Name:
Mrs
Other:
Middle name:
Family Name:
Date of Birth (day/month/year):
Age (years):
Member Number (if current Member only):
PERSONAL DETAILS
Is this your preferred mailing address?
Yes
No
Home Address:
Suburb:
State:
Postcode:
Country:
Home Phone:
Mobile Phone:
Email:
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
Is this your preferred mailing address?
Yes
No
Company Name:
Company Address:
Suburb:
State:
Country:
Postcode:
Work Phone:
Email:
OFFICE USE ONLY
Member ID: ……………………………
Pathway: ………………………………
Processed By: ………………………...
Pathway: ………………….….….....….
Prior To Postal Ballot
After Postal Ballot
 Nomination
 Contact Details
 Profile & Zone
 Chapter
 Application Received Activity
 Supervision
 Qualifications
 APC Interview
 Application Fee
 Postal Ballot
 History Activity
 User Credentials
 Member Invoiced
 Acceptance Letter & Invoice Sent
 Member Fee Processed
 Status Member Active
 Post Nominals
 Receipt Issued
 Certificate Issued
APPROVED FOR ADMISSION TO MEMBER GRADE MEMBERSHIP
*Secretary Signature (progress to interview): ……………...……….…………….
Date: ……… / ……….. / …………….
Secretary Signature (advance to Member): ………..…..…………….………….
Date: ……… / ……….. / …………….
Membership Manager Signature: ………………...…………………..………….
Date: ……… / ……….. / …………….
*If Applicant progressing to Interview Stage, please return Application to National Membership Manager ONLY after
Interview completed.
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EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS (please attach a certified copy of qualification)
Qualification 1
Name of Educational Institution:
Name of Qualification:
Date Started:
Date Completed:
Full Course or Advanced Entry:
Duration of course (years):
Full Time
Part Time
Qualification 2 (If applicable)
Name of Educational Institution:
Name of Qualification:
Date Started:
Date Completed:
Full Course or Advanced Entry:
Duration of course (years):
Full Time
Part Time
Corporate
Non Corporate
Corporate
Non Corporate
Corporate
Non Corporate
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS
Membership 1 (if applicable)
Name of Association:
Membership Grade:
Member Since (date):
Membership 2 (if applicable)
Name of Association:
Membership Grade:
Member Since (date):
Membership 3 (if applicable)
Name of Association:
Membership Grade:
Member Since (date):
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (if more room required, please attach additional page in this format)
DETAILS
Employer’s Name:
Type of Business:
Position Title:
Commencement Date:
Conclusion Date:
Direct Supervisor’s Name:
Supervisor’s Position Title:
Supervisor’s Qualifications:
Supervisor’s Post-nominals:
Applicant Core Duties:
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
SCHEDULE OF RECOGNISED PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE (if more room required, please attach additional page in this format)
The following section MUST be completed by the applicant in order to demonstrate a reasonable balance in practical experience within the criteria
outlined under each core competency as stated in the AIQS Competency Standards 2012 document. The applicant is required to list at least two projects
under each core competence. Projects may be repeated if the applicant worked on the project throughout the entire project life.
CORE 1: Design Cost Management, Cost Planning and Cost Engineering.
This includes strategic planning, budgetary process, cost estimation and cost planning.
EMPLOYER AND
LOCATION
PROJECT TYPE
PERIOD
VALUE OF
PROJECT (AUD)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES
INVOLVED
FURTHER COMMENTS AND NOTES
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SCHEDULE OF RECOGNISED PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE (if more room required, please attach additional page in this format)
The following section MUST be completed by the applicant in order to demonstrate a reasonable balance in practical experience within the criteria
outlined under each core competency as stated in the AIQS Competency Standards 2012 document. The applicant is required to list at least two projects
under each core competence. Projects may be repeated if the applicant worked on the project throughout the entire project life.
CORE 2: Contract Documentation.
This includes general procurement advice, quantification, measurement and documentation, tender process.
EMPLOYER AND
LOCATION
PROJECT TYPE
PERIOD
VALUE OF
PROJECT (AUD)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES
INVOLVED
FURTHER COMMENTS AND NOTES
eg This project was in two stages and the
BoQs was measured for each stage
separately
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SCHEDULE OF RECOGNISED PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE (if more room required, please attach additional page in this format)
The following section MUST be completed by the applicant in order to demonstrate a reasonable balance in practical experience within the criteria
outlined under each core competency as stated in the AIQS Competency Standards 2012 document. The applicant is required to list at least two projects
under each core competence. Projects may be repeated if the applicant worked on the project throughout the entire project life.
CORE 3: Post Contract.
This includes account management (progress payment assessments), construction change management (variation assessment).
EMPLOYER AND
LOCATION
PROJECT TYPE
PERIOD
VALUE OF
PROJECT (AUD)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES
INVOLVED
FURTHER COMMENTS AND NOTES
eg This project had a total of 140
variations and all were agreed and
approved by completion
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SCHEDULE OF RECOGNISED PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE (if more room required, please attach additional page in this format)
The following section to be completed if relevant.
SPECIALIST AREAS
EMPLOYER AND
LOCATION
PROJECT TYPE
PERIOD
VALUE OF
PROJECT (AUD)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES
INVOLVED
FURTHER COMMENTS AND NOTES
Feasibility Study
Life Cycle Cost Analysis
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SCHEDULE OF RECOGNISED PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE (if more room required, please attach additional page in this format)
The following section to be completed if relevant.
SPECIALIST AREAS
EMPLOYER AND
LOCATION
PROJECT TYPE
PERIOD
VALUE OF
PROJECT (AUD)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES
INVOLVED
FURTHER COMMENTS AND NOTES
Tax Depreciation
Expert Witness / Evidence / Mediation / Arbitration
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SCHEDULE OF RECOGNISED PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE (if more room required, please attach additional page in this format)
The following section to be completed if relevant.
SPECIALIST AREAS
EMPLOYER AND
LOCATION
PROJECT TYPE
PERIOD
VALUE OF
PROJECT (AUD)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES
INVOLVED
FURTHER COMMENTS AND NOTES
Claims and Dispute Resolution
Project Risk Valuation
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SCHEDULE OF RECOGNISED PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE (if more room required, please attach additional page in this format)
The following section to be completed if relevant.
SPECIALIST AREAS
EMPLOYER AND
LOCATION
PROJECT TYPE
PERIOD
VALUE OF
PROJECT (AUD)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES
INVOLVED
FURTHER COMMENTS AND NOTES
Financial Audits
Technical Due Diligence
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SCHEDULE OF RECOGNISED PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE (if more room required, please attach additional page in this format)
The following section to be completed if relevant.
SPECIALIST AREAS
EMPLOYER AND
LOCATION
PROJECT TYPE
PERIOD
VALUE OF
PROJECT (AUD)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES
INVOLVED
FURTHER COMMENTS AND NOTES
Compliance Assessments / Quality Assurance
Business Management
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SCHEDULE OF RECOGNISED PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE (if more room required, please attach additional page in this format)
The following section to be completed if relevant.
SPECIALIST AREAS
EMPLOYER AND
LOCATION
PROJECT TYPE
PERIOD
VALUE OF
PROJECT (AUD)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES
INVOLVED
FURTHER COMMENTS AND NOTES
Research and Development
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NOMINATION
Applicants for Member grade Membership via shall be nominated by:
Pathway 1 and Pathway 2
A corporate member of the AIQS or a Recognised Institute
Pathway 3
Five (5) Member, Associate or Fellow grade members of good standing
I/We hereby propose ………………………………………………………………. (insert applicant name)
for Member grade Membership. I/We have reviewed the particulars of the application and consider
the applicant to be a person of good character suitable to become a corporate member of the Institute.
NAME
POST NOMINALS
MEMBER ID
SIGNATURE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
APPLICANT DECLARATION
I do solemnly declare that all the particulars furnished by me are true and correct and that I shall abide
by the Articles of Association By-Laws and Code of Professional Conduct of the Institute.
I agree to receiving AIQS and related correspondence, information and marketing material.
I certify that I comply with the pre-requisites for Member grade Membership.
I undertake to pay the appropriate subscription promptly within one (1) month of admission.
Signature: ………………..…………………………………….......
Date: ……… / ………… / ………
PAYMENT DETAILS
I have enclosed bank draft OR I have provided my credit card details below for the amount of:
AUD$110.00 Australian applicant Membership Application Fee (GST included)
AUD$100.00 Overseas applicant Membership Application Fee (GST exempt)
MASTERCARD
VISACARD
AMERICAN EXPRESS
…………….. /……………….. /……………….. /………….…
DINERS CLUB
Expiry Date: ……..….. /…..…….……
Name of Cardholder (please print): ………………………………………………………………………….
Signature of Cardholder: ……………………………………….…………………………………………….
CHECK LIST
Please ONLY submit the requested documents. Please submit all requested documents as
described below. Please DO NOT bind applications. Please keep applications to less than 25
pages. Electronic applications should be submitted in PDF format.
Applications that exceed 25 pages and/or fail to provide any of the below listed documents
may cause delays in the processing.
Where Clause numbers are included in this check list, they relate to the Conditions of Membership.
These Clauses should be read and understood by the applicant prior to submitting application.
Completed Application Form
A detailed CV or Resume [Clause 3.3.5]
*Certified copy of Degree or Diploma qualification/s [Clause 3.1.4]
Reference letters from Supervisors and/or Employers [Clause 3.3.5]
Nomination section signed by a person/s who satisfies the requirements of Clause 3.3.2 or 3.4
Payment of Application Fee [Clause 5.2]
Please note that foreign language documents must be provided with a *certified English translation.
*Certified copy is a copy of an original document which is certified as a true copy by an authorised
person. Authorised people include: Justices of the Peace (JP’s) and legal practitioners. If your
qualifications are not in English, you must provide certified copies of both the original language
document and an English translation carried out by an authorised translator. Certification must appear
on the front of the document (not the back page).
TIMEFRAME FOR ASSESSMENT
Applications for Member grade Membership may take a number of months to be processed.
Applications received by the AIQS will be acknowledged with an email within one week of receipt.
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