The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (ABN 97 008 485 809) APPLICATION FORM AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION GUIDELINES The requirements for Affiliate Membership are set out in our Conditions of Membership (Section 2.1.2) available from the AIQS website www.aiqs.com.au. Applicants should read and understand the requirements of the Affiliate Membership prior to submitting application. APPLICATION PROCESS Affiliate Membership is available to a wide variety of practitioners of Quantity Surveying. The required experience must be in a minimum of one (1) of the core competence areas. Refer to AIQS Competency Standards. Applications must be able to demonstrate they can satisfy one (1) of the following sets of prerequisites: Pathway 1 Graduates who have obtained Approved Academic Qualifications, and Be engaged in the practice or teaching of Quantity Surveying, and Nomination by a Member, Associate or Fellow grade member of good standing. Pathway 2 Graduates who have obtained a non-accredited degree or diploma course in Quantity Surveying or an allied profession, and Minimum two (2) years experience under approved supervision or four (4) years non-approved supervision (that can be verified by some other acceptable means), and Nomination by a Member, Associate or Fellow grade member of good standing. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Applicants are required to demonstrate their proficiency, experience and ability in Quantity Surveying in order to qualify for Affiliate Membership. The minimum level of supporting information to be submitted with your application is as follows 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. For further information, please refer to Sections 3.3.5 and 3.3.6 of the AIQS Conditions of Membership.
APPLICATION FEE Application Fee is non-refundable. This must accompany your Application Form for Affiliate 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). SUBMITTING APPLICATION Please send completed Affiliate Membership Application Form with payment and all required certified documents (electronic copy accepted in PDF format) to: BY MAIL: BY EMAIL: Membership Manager The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors Suite 602, Level 6, 65 York Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia membership@aiqs.com.au Page 2 of 16
APPLICANT DETAILS (please print clearly) Title: Mr Ms Miss Mrs Other: First Name: 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: Postcode: Country: Work Phone: Email: OFFICE USE ONLY Member ID: Pathway: Processed By:... Pathway:...... Prior To Postal Ballot Nomination Contact Details Profile & Zone Chapter Application Received Activity Supervision Qualifications APC Interview Application Fee Postal Ballot After 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 AFFILIATE GRADE MEMBERSHIP *Secretary Signature (progress to interview):..... Secretary Signature (advance to Affiliate):...... Date: /.. /. Date: /.. /. Membership Manager Signature:...... Date: /.. /. *If Applicant progressing to Interview Stage, please return Application to National Membership Manager ONLY after Interview completed. Page 3 of 16
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 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS Membership 1 (if applicable) Name of Association: Membership Grade: Corporate Non Corporate Member Since (date): Membership 2 (if applicable) Name of Association: Membership Grade: Corporate Non Corporate Member Since (date): Membership 3 (if applicable) Name of Association: Membership Grade: Corporate Non Corporate Member Since (date): Page 4 of 16
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (if more room required, please attach additional page in this format) DETAILS CURRENT EMPLOYMENT PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT 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:
One of the following three Core Competencies MUST be completed by the applicant in order to demonstrate reasonable practical experience within the criteria outlined under the 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. Page 6 of 16
One of the following three Core Competencies MUST be completed by the applicant in order to demonstrate reasonable practical experience within the criteria outlined under the 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. eg This project was in two stages and the BoQs was measured for each stage separately Page 7 of 16
One of the following three Core Competencies MUST be completed by the applicant in order to demonstrate reasonable practical experience within the criteria outlined under the 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). eg This project had a total of 140 variations and all were agreed and approved by completion Page 8 of 16
The following section to be completed if relevant. SPECIALIST AREAS Feasibility Study Life Cycle Cost Analysis Page 9 of 16
The following section to be completed if relevant. SPECIALIST AREAS Tax Depreciation Expert Witness / Evidence / Mediation / Arbitration Page 10 of 16
The following section to be completed if relevant. SPECIALIST AREAS Claims and Dispute Resolution Project Risk Valuation Page 11 of 16
The following section to be completed if relevant. SPECIALIST AREAS Financial Audits Technical Due Diligence Page 12 of 16
The following section to be completed if relevant. SPECIALIST AREAS Compliance Assessments / Quality Assurance Business Management Page 13 of 16
The following section to be completed if relevant. SPECIALIST AREAS Research and Development Page 14 of 16
NOMINATION Applicants for Affiliate Membership shall be nominated by: An Affiliate, Associate, Member or Fellow of the AIQS, or a recognised Institute. I hereby propose. (insert applicant name) for Affiliate Membership of the AIQS. We have reviewed the particulars of the application and consider the applicant to be a person of good character suitable to become a non-corporate member of the Institute. NAME POST NOMINALS MEMBER ID SIGNATURE 1. 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 Affiliate Membership. I undertake to pay the appropriate subscription promptly within one (1) month of admission. Signature: Date: PAYMENT DETAILS (Application Fee waived for current Student Members) 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 / / / Date: Name of Cardholder: 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. All Pathways Completed Application Form *Certified copy of Degree or Diploma qualification/s [Clause 3.1.4] *Certified copy of all professional association memberships Nomination section signed by a person who satisfies the requirements of Clause 3.3.2 or 3.4 Payment of Application Fee [Clause 5.2] Pathway 2 Reference letters from Supervisors and/or Employers [Clause 3.3.5] A detailed CV or Resume [Clause 3.3.5] Schedule of Recognised Practical Experience [Clause 3.3.6] 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 Affiliate Membership may take a number of months to be processed. All applications received by the AIQS will be acknowledged with an email within one week of receipt. Page 16 of 16