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QUANTITY SURVEYORS
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CONDITIONS OF
MEMBERSHIP
2. STUDENT MEMBERSHIP 7
2.1 Membership Requirements 7
2.2 Application Guidelines 8
3. TECHNICIAN MEMBERSHIP 9
3.1 Membership Requirements 9
3.2 Application Guidelines 10
4. PROBATIONER MEMBERSHIP 11
4.1 Membership Requirements 11
4.2 Application Guidelines 13
5. AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP 14
5.1 Membership Requirements 14
5.2 Application Guidelines 16
6. ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP
Standard Entry Route 19
6.1 Membership Requirements 19
6.2 Assessment of Professional Competence Guidelines 22
6.3 Guidelines for the Appointment of Mentors 30
6.4 Application Guidelines – Standard Entry Route 31
7. ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP
Specialist Entry Route 32
7.1 Membership Requirements 32
7.2 Application Guidelines - Specialist Entry Route 36
8. FELLOWSHIP 38
8.1 Fellowship Requirements 38
8.2 Life and Honorary Fellowships 39
9. RETIRED MEMBERSHIP 40
9.1 Membership Requirements 40
. Conform with the Articles of Association and By Laws (adopted 25 October, 2002)
. Serve as the single source of detailed membership eligibility as determined by the Institute
1.1.2 Allied Discipline shall mean Architecture, Building, Engineering, Cost Engineering,
Economics, Land Economy, Management or similar discipline.
1.1.4 Approved Employment (unless otherwise noted) shall mean full time salaried employment
for at least two years whilst obtaining recognised practical experience as necessary to
complete the Assessment of Professional Competence. Approved employment shall take
place under Approved Supervision.
1.1.5 Approved Supervision (unless otherwise noted) shall mean direct supervision within an
organisation by a corporate member of the Institute or a corporate member of a
Recognised Institute of Quantity Surveyors.
1.1.8 Corporate Grades of membership having the right to vote in Institute affairs shall comprise:
• Associate
• Fellow
• Life Fellow
Non-Corporate Grades of membership who do not have voting rights or have limited rights
comprise:
• Student
• Technician
• Probationer
• Affiliate
• Retired Fellow, Retired Associate or Retired Affiliate
• Honorary Fellow
Council means the Councillors of the Institute elected or appointed pursuant to the Articles
of Association
Chapter Council means the Council for the time being of a Chapter or the Overseas
Section Committee.
1.1.9 Degree means having undertaken theoretical study and been awarded a degree by an
accepted educational body having undertaken the equivalent of a three year full time
course.
1.1.10 Diploma and Diploma course level means having undertaken theoretical study and been
awarded a diploma in Quantity Surveying or in an allied discipline by an accepted
educational body having completed the equivalent of a two year full time course.
1.1.13 Lapsed Member means a member who has failed to pay the annual subscription by the
due date and who has been advised in writing that their institute membership has lapsed.
1.1.14 Management Responsibility (unless otherwise noted) shall mean leadership and direct
supervision of staff members within a project team, setting up systems for the effective
management of activities, managing all Quantity Surveying activities on smaller projects,
controlling project outcomes, liaising with clients and the like.
1.1.15 Mentor means a person appointed to act as a supervisor to an APC candidate from outside
the candidates normal workplace environment when there is not an appropriately qualified
person in that workplace.
1.1.16 National Membership Officer means the person appointed to the office of National
Membership Officer for the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors.
1.1.18 Overseas Section (OSS) means the body of members residing outside Australia and
represented by the Overseas Section Committee.
1.1.20 Recognised Practical Experience unless otherwise noted means the gaining of experience
of required Competencies or Competency groups during a period of Approved Employment
under Approved Supervision.
1.1.21 Reasonably Balanced Experience means the gaining of a broad range of experience in the
Competencies and specific experience in two of the three competency/experience
groupings as set out and some knowledge of support competencies and specialist areas.
1.1.22 Recognised Institutes of Quantity Surveyors with Reciprocal Entry Agreements comprise:
• The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Construction faculty – QS
designation) (RICS)
• Institution of Surveyors, Malaysia (QS Division) (ISM)
• The New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NZIQS)
• The Association of South African Quantity Surveyors (+ Registration) (ASAQS)
• The Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers (SISV)
• The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (QS Division) (HKIS)
• The Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS)
• The Institute of Quantity Surveyors, Sri Lanka (IQSSL)
1.1.24 Supervisor (unless otherwise noted) shall mean a Quantity Surveyor who is a corporate
member of the Institute or a corporate member of a Recognised Institute of Quantity
Surveyors who directly supervises a candidate within the same organisation.
1.1.25 Tertiary Course Guide means the Tertiary Course Guide published annually by the Institute
setting out details of University and TAFE Courses accredited or recognised by the
Institute.
Candidates for election to Associate membership are required to pass the Assessment of
Professional Competence to demonstrate the required recognised practical experience. All
corporate members are required to undertake a Continuing Professional Development
program by continuously updating their practical experience.
The Affiliate stream of membership is provided for those with Quantity Surveying
experience without the Approved Academic Qualifications or those in disciplines allied to
Quantity Surveying who have demonstrated Quantity Surveying experience. Students
from technical courses may join the Institute as Student members, proceed to Technician
membership on gaining their diploma and to Affiliate membership after a period of Practical
Experience.
Retired membership is provided for Fellows, Associates and Affiliates who have reached
the end of their working careers in Quantity Surveying.
On the recommendation of the National Membership Officer for Students, Technicians and
Probationers and a Chapter Council or Overseas Section for Affiliates and Corporate
grades, the Council will consider and approve or reject such applications.
The Institute may reject any application for any class of membership which, in its opinion,
is inappropriate to the applicant's qualifications, or may alter and accept the application in
the appropriate class.
Rejected applicants will be advised of the reason for rejection and shall have the right of
appeal in accordance with the Institute’s Appeal Processes. Applicants who make an
appeal shall be responsible for all of their own costs involved in the appeal.
Admission to membership by Council shall not be effective until entered in the Register of
Members by the National Membership Officer of the Institute who may refuse to do so only
if in his/her knowledge the applicant has been refused previously or has been expelled
from membership by the Institute.
Every Corporate member and such other members as the Institute shall determine shall be
entitled to obtain a Diploma of Membership, subject to such conditions and on payment of
such subscriptions or other sums as the Council may from time to time prescribe. All
diplomas issued shall be the property of the Institute and any person ceasing to be a
member shall deliver back to the Institute his or her Diploma of Membership.
Lapsed Members are no longer members of the Institute and are not entitled to use AIQS
post-nominals in any way or in any material. They may not claim to be members of the
Institute in CV’s, resumes, promotional materials, tender documents, fee proposals or any
other written works including business cards and letterhead.
Members who are CPD certified are in addition entitled to use the post nominals ICECA
following their AIQS nominals.
2.1.1 Definitions
Terms used hereafter and shown in italic script shall be deemed to have the meanings set
out in General Conditions Clause 1.01: Definitions
2.1.2 Prerequisites
• Be a Student who has been accepted for and has commenced an accredited
degree or recognised TAFE course listed in the Tertiary Course Guide OR
• Be a student in a degree course of Quantity Surveying that is not listed in the
Tertiary Course Guide.
• Be a student in a degree course of an Allied Discipline who intends making a
career in Quantity Surveying.
2.1.3 Nomination
Applicants for Student Membership shall be proposed by:
• A Corporate member in Good Standing of the Institute OR
• a Corporate member in good standing of a Recognised Institute of Quantity
Surveyors OR
• a member of academic staff of a course listed in the Tertiary Course Guide.
2.1.4 Benefits
• Students who have been accepted for and have commenced an accredited degree
or recognized TAFE course are eligible for concessional subscriptions. (This
concession is subject to annual certification and is not normally available for more
than five years or to students who commence an APC Diary/Logbook before
completing their course).
• May attend and speak at any meeting of the Institute
• May serve as a committee member (but not hold any office of the Institute or
Chapter).
• May enjoy all the other benefits of members e.g. discount schemes,
publications etc.
2.1.5 Restrictions
Student Members may not vote at Annual, Special, Ordinary or General Meetings of the
Institute or Chapter.
Student members are precluded from holding the offices of President, Vice President,
Treasurer, Secretary or Councillor of the Institute or a Chapter.
2.1.6 Advancement
Students from accredited degree courses may advance to Associate (Corporate) grade
upon gaining Approved Academic Qualifications, entering and continuing Approved
Employment and passing the Assessment of Professional Competence requirements, i.e.,
candidates must be eligible for and pass through Probationer grade.
Students from recognised TAFE courses may advance to Technician grade membership
on obtaining a Diploma on completion of their course and then to Affiliate following five
years of QS work experience.
2.2.1 Generally
The Institute Council has set down the following guidelines for applicants for Student
membership. These guidelines amplify the requirement contained in the Membership
Requirements but do not supersede or take precedence over those requirements.
2.2.2 Application
Candidates shall complete the application form following commencement of an accredited
degree or recognised TAFE course as follows:-
• Applicants shall provide details of the course including full name of the course,
University and Campus, year of commencement etc.
• Application shall be signed by a proposer who shall be:
2.2.5 Other
Applicants under Clause 2.2.3 (b) are advised to contact the National Membership Officer
to discuss their course content and identify any further areas of study that may be
necessary to proceed to Corporate Membership.
3.1.1 Definitions
Terms used hereafter and shown in italic script shall be deemed to have the meanings set
out in General Conditions Clause 1.01: Definitions
3.1.2 General
Technician membership is provided for:
• Persons who have obtained TAFE diplomas from recognised courses who intend
making a career in Quantity Surveying.
• Persons with diplomas in Quantity Surveying and some practical experience.
3.1.3 Prerequisites
• Be engaged in the practice of Quantity Surveying AND
• Possess a diploma from a recognised TAFE course and on admission undertake
to commence and complete a minimum of five years Practical Experience in
Approved Employment as defined in 3.1.4 for advancement to Affiliate
membership OR
• Possess a diploma in Quantity Surveying or Allied Discipline involving two years
full time study and be in Approved Employment.
Technician members need not be exclusively engaged in the following activities but should
gain a significant understanding of:
3.1.6 Nomination
Applicants for Technician Membership who are not already Student members shall be
proposed by:-
• a Corporate member in Good Standing of the Institute, or
• a Corporate member in good standing of a Recognised Institute of Quantity
Surveyors, or
• a member of academic staff of a recognised education institute listed in the
Tertiary Course Guide.
3.1.7 Admission
Applicants for Technician membership who are not Student members shall pay a non-
refundable application fee with their application. No application will be considered until the
application fee is received.
Upon acceptance of the application the applicant shall be advised and a notice issued for
the first annual subscription. Upon payment of the first annual subscription he/she shall
become a member.
3.1.9 Restrictions
Technician Members may not vote at Annual, Special, Ordinary or General Meetings of the
Institute or Chapter.
Technician Members are precluded from holding the office of President, Vice President,
Treasurer, Secretary or Councillor of the Institute or a Chapter.
3.2.1 Generally
The Institute Council has set down the following guidelines for applicants for Technician
membership. These guidelines amplify the requirement contained in the Membership
Requirements but do not supersede or take precedence over those requirements.
3.2.2 Application
Candidates who have obtained diplomas from recognised TAFE courses listed in the
Tertiary Course Guide shall complete the application form following completion of a course
of studies as follows:-
• Applicants shall provide details of the course including full name of the Course and
Campus, date of completion of course.
• Application shall be signed by a proposer who shall be:
a) a Corporate Member in Good Standing of the Institute, or
b) a Corporate Member in Good Standing of a Recognised Institute of Quantity
Surveyors, or
c) a member of academic staff of a recognised education institute listed in the
Tertiary Course Guide.
Candidates with diplomas from courses other than recognised TAFE courses should
contact the National Membership Officer and advise their particulars and details.
Applicants may be required to undertake further studies to make up course content.
a) Student members who have obtained diplomas from recognised TAFE courses.
b) Non-members who have obtained diplomas from recognised TAFE courses.
c) Non-members with Diplomas in Quantity Surveying or Allied Disciplines who have
obtained some Recognised Practical Experience in Approved Employment.
4.1.1 Definitions
Terms used hereafter and shown in italic script shall be deemed to have the meanings set
out in General Conditions Clause 1.01: Definitions
4.1.2 General
Probationer membership is provided for:
• Graduates who have obtained Approved Academic Qualifications who intend
taking the Assessment of Professional Competence.
• Corporate members of Recognised Institutes of Quantity Surveyors obtaining
Recognised Practical Experience.
Student members who hold degrees that do not constitute Approved Academic
Qualifications may be required to undertake further studies to proceed to Probationer
Membership. Such studies may comprise additional subjects to make up course content or
additional recognised practical experience during Assessment of Professional
Competence.
Affiliate Members who have gained Approved Academic Qualifications shall have the same
rights as Probationer Members.
4.1.3 Prerequisites
• Be engaged in the practice or teaching of Quantity Surveying AND
• Possess Approved Academic Qualifications and on admission undertake to
commence and complete within a maximum of five years the necessary
Recognised Practical Experience for advancement to Corporate Membership.
4.1.4 Employment
Probationer Members shall enter into and maintain Approved Employment under Approved
Supervision.
4.1.5 Nomination
Applicants for Probationer Membership who have not previously been a Student Member
shall be proposed by:-
• a Corporate member in Good Standing of the Institute OR
• a Corporate member in Good Standing of a Recognised Institute of Quantity
Surveyors OR
• A member of academic staff of a recognised tertiary education institute listed in the
Tertiary Course Guide.
4.1.6 Admission
Applicants for Probationer membership who are not Student members shall pay a non-
refundable Application Fee with their application. No application will be considered until
the Application Fee is received.
Upon acceptance of the application it will be placed on the next Postal Ballot to the
National Council for formal admittance. The applicant shall then be advised and a notice
issued for their first annual subscription. Upon payment of the first annual subscription
he/she shall become a member.
4.1.7 Benefits
• may attend and speak at any meeting of the Institute
• may serve as committee member (but not hold any office of the Institute or
Chapter)
• may receive all other benefits eg discount schemes, publications etc.
Probationer Members are precluded from holding the office of President, Vice President,
Treasurer, Secretary or Councillor of the Institute or a Chapter.
A time limit of five years applies to this grade. Persons remaining as Probationers after
this time shall pay the subscription for Associate grade under 35 years but without any
rights to that grade.
4.1.10 Advancement
May advance to Associate (Corporate) grade upon successfully completing the
Assessment of Professional Competence.
4.2.1 Generally
The Institute Council has set down the following guidelines for applicants for Probationer
membership. These guidelines amplify the requirement contained in the Membership
Requirements but do not supersede or take precedence over those requirements.
4.2.2 Application
Candidates with Approved Academic Qualifications shall complete the application form
following completion of a course of studies as follows:-
• Applicants shall provide details of the course including full name of the course,
University and Campus, date of graduation etc.
• Application shall be signed by a proposer who shall be:
a Corporate Member in Good Standing of the Institute, or
a Corporate Member in Good Standing of a Recognised Institute of Quantity
Surveyors, or
a member of academic staff of the University with responsibility for the course
(course co-ordinator).
c) Degrees from tertiary education institutes for courses in Quantity Surveying that
are not listed in the Tertiary Course Guide supplemented with any required further
studies or experience to make up course content.
5.1.1 Definitions
Terms used hereafter and shown in italic script shall be deemed to have the meanings set
out in General Conditions Clause 1.01: Definitions
5.1.2 General
Affiliate membership is intended for:
• Technician members who have gained the required Practical Experience defined
in 5.1.5.
• persons with Approved Academic Qualifications currently unable to complete the
Assessment of Professional Competence (no time limit applies in this grade)
• Non-Quantity Surveying Graduates working as Quantity Surveyors.
• persons with diploma level qualifications and with significant Practical Experience
and Approved Employment as defined hereafter.
Candidates under the age of 26 will not normally be considered for this grade of
membership but exceptions may be made if the Chapter Council considers that a level of
Practical Experience over the basic requirement can be demonstrated.
5.1.3 Prerequisites
• Be a Technician member with not less than five years Practical Experience in
Approved Employment.
• Be engaged in the practice of Quantity Surveying AND
• Be a Non-Quantity Surveying degree holder with not less than three years
Practical Experience in Approved Employment OR
• Hold a Diploma in Quantity Surveying or Allied Discipline and have not less than
five years Practical Experience in Approved Employment.
5.1.4 Approved Employment
Approved Employment for Affiliate Membership (unless otherwise noted) shall mean
employment in an enterprise engaged in quantity surveying, surveying, architecture,
engineering, building, valuation, project management or land economics where the
candidate is under the supervision of a Corporate Member of this Institute or of a
Recognised Institute of Quantity Surveyors. An exception may be granted for supervision
by a corporate member of an Allied Discipline.
A candidate for this grade need not be exclusively engaged in the following activities but
should have a significant understanding of:
5.1.6 Nomination
Applicants for Affiliate Membership shall be proposed by:-
• a Corporate member in Good Standing of the Institute, or
• a Corporate member in good standing of a Recognised Institute of Quantity
Surveyors, or
• a member of academic staff of a recognised education institute listed in the
Tertiary Course Guide.
Upon acceptance of the application the applicant shall be so advised and a notice issued
for the first annual subscription. Upon payment of the first annual subscription he/she shall
become a member.
5.1.8 Benefits
• may use post-nominal initials "AIQS (Affil.)"
• may attend and speak at any meeting of the Institute
• may serve as committee member
• eligible to apply for Retired Membership on retirement
• may receive all other benefits e.g discount schemes, publications etc.
5.1.9 Restrictions
Affiliate Members may not vote at Annual, Special, Ordinary or General Meetings of the
Institute or Chapter.
Affiliate Members are precluded from holding the office of President, Vice President,
Treasurer, Secretary or Councillor of the Institute or a Chapter.
5.1.11 Advancement
Affiliate members considering applying for advancement to Corporate (Associate) grade
should closely study the requirements of Section 6 and 7 of these Conditions.
Particularly it should be noted that the requirements for Practical Experience, Approved
Employment etc for Affiliate membership are different to those for Associate membership.
Affiliate members may advance to Corporate (Associate) grade provided they can
demonstrate Approved Academic Qualifications (as defined), Recognised Practical
Experience, Approved Employment and completing the Assessment of Professional
Competence requirements.
5.2.1 Generally
The Institute Council has set down the following guidelines for applicants for Affiliate
membership. These guidelines amplify the requirement contained in the Membership
Requirements but do not supersede or take precedence over those requirements.
5.2.2 Application
Candidates shall complete the application form including details of relevant academic
qualifications. The application must be signed by an approved person who is a corporate
member of the AIQS or a corporate member of an AIQS recognised professional institution
or a member of academic staff of a AIQS recognised education institute.
• Cost management, giving cost advice during the progress of the works
estimating the total cost during the progress of the works reporting on the
financial effects of problems or changes arising during the progress of the
works.
• Preparation of valuation for interim certificates, recommendation of
progress claims and reporting on all matters in connection.
• Agreement and settlement of final accounts.
• Evaluation negotiation and reporting on cost claims and variations.
In addition to the above, candidates knowledge and experience of any of the following
specialist and support competencies will be taken into account in assessing Practical
Experience:-
Substantiation shall be provided in written form from the employer giving details of
the organization and its activities.
Exceptions may be granted by Chapter Council or the Overseas Section for supervision by
a corporate member of an Allied Discipline who directly supervises the candidate within the
same organization. Exceptions will only be considered if the candidate submits a written
statement from the proposed Supervisor outlining their own background training and
experience in Quantity Surveying and stating that the candidate has been supervised in
activities related to Quantity Surveying.
The recognised practical experience period under approved supervision shall have been
gained in the ten years prior to submission of application.
5.2.7 Other
Chapters/OSS Committee reserve the right to contact candidates, or
conduct brief interviews to substantiate or explain information provided.
6.1.1 Definitions
Terms used hereafter and shown in italic script shall be deemed to have the meanings set
out below or if not listed those in General Conditions Clause 1.1: Definitions
Approved Employment (unless otherwise noted) shall mean full time salaried employment
whilst obtaining recognized practical experience as necessary to complete the Assessment
of Professional Competence. Approved employment shall take place under Approved
Supervision.
Approved Supervision (unless otherwise noted) shall mean direct supervision within an
organization by a corporate member of the Institute or a corporate member of a
Recognised Institute of Quantity Surveyors.
Recognised Practical Experience unless otherwise noted means the gaining of experience
of required Competencies or Competency groups during a period of Approved Employment
under Approved Supervision.
Reasonably Balanced Experience means the gaining of a broad range of experience in the
Competencies and specific experience in two of the three competency/experience
groupings as set out and some knowledge of support competencies and specialist areas.
Supervisor (unless otherwise noted) shall mean a Quantity Surveyor who is a corporate
member of the Institute or a corporate member of a Recognised Institute of Quantity
Surveyors who directly supervises a candidate within the same organisation.
6.1.2 Generally
Associate Membership is provided for applicants who are either:
a) Institute Members who have Approved Academic Qualifications and who have
undertaken and satisfactorily completed the standard Assessment of
Professional Competence process
The above entry routes are hereafter referred to as the Standard Entry Route and the
Specialist Entry Route. Requirements for the Specialist Entry Route are covered in
Section 7 of these Conditions.
6.1.3 Prerequisites
All applicants shall:
Prior to commencing the APC candidates will have completed theoretical studies and
become a member of the Institute in a non-corporate membership category. During the
period of the APC candidates are expected to add to their theoretical knowledge and gain
a broad range of experience and understanding of practical Quantity Surveying. The range
of subject matter for the APC is taken from the Institutes “Competency Standards for
Quantity Surveyors, Construction Economists and Cost Engineers”.
Persons who have not obtained Approved Academic Qualifications shall not commence
keeping a Diary/Log without written approval of a Chapter Council or the Overseas Section
Committee.
Applicants will only be considered eligible for a panel interview if after 24 months or such
other period as defined, their diary/log shows a satisfactory balance of experience and is
not deficient in any way. Failure to comply with any of the requirement, of the APC
Guidelines and Rules may lead to the period of assessment being extended. Should an
applicant fail the interview three times they will not be allowed a further interview.
6.1.6 Nomination
Applicants for Associate Membership under the Standard Entry Route shall be proposed
by:-
• a Corporate member in Good Standing of the Institute OR
• a member of the Chapter Council dealing with the nomination if so requested.
6.1.7 Benefits
• may use post-nominal initials "AAIQS”
• may attend and vote at any meeting of the Institute
• may serve as committee member and hold any office.
• eligible to apply for Retired Membership on retirement
• may receive all other benefits e.g. discount schemes, publications etc.
6.1.9 Advancement
May advance to Fellow upon fulfillment of all the requirements for that grade.
6.2.1 Generally
The Institute Council has set down the following guidelines and rules for Assessment of
Professional Competence. These guidelines amplify the requirement contained in the
Conditions of Membership but do not supersede or take precedence over those
requirements.
Candidates may apply to the AIQS for a preliminary opinion on the suitability of their
proposed employment and arrangements for obtaining experience. If the AIQS is not
satisfied with the arrangements which candidates propose, the AIQS may grant recognition
for a limited period, subject to candidates obtaining wider experience elsewhere at a later
date.
Candidates will not be permitted to commence their required period of approved work
experience unless they have enrolled in the AIQS as:
The two year requirement for assessment is reduced to one year for candidates who are
corporate members of a Recognised Institute of Quantity Surveyors (RICS, SISV, ASAQS,
ISM, HKIS, CIQS, IQSSL or NZIQS). It should be noted, however, that their previous two
years of approved work experience will be taken into account and the one year period shall
commence from the date when they become a Probationer member of the Institute.
The Competency Standards for Quantity Surveyors, Construction Economists and Cost
Engineers, as published by the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, details both core
and specialist units of competency together with the appropriate performance criteria
required.
AIQS assessors realise that the range and duration of experience available to candidates
depends on their area of employment, workload and position. Where special
circumstances appear to the candidate or their employer to have adversely affected the
candidate’s opportunity to obtain reasonably balanced experience, the assessors will
consider any written statement which the candidate’s employer may wish to make in
explanation of the particular circumstances, together with their proposals to overcome the
deficiency.
Ideally, the candidate should receive an overall experience in all areas of Quantity
Surveying/Construction Economics but it is accepted by the AIQS that this may not be
possible. Candidates will need to satisfy the AIQS that they have received adequate
experience in the three defined areas of competence and the three Core Units of the
Support Competencies and a reasonably balanced experience in the Core Units of Project
Cost Management, and be able to demonstrate knowledge of the Competencies listed as
Specialisations. Such experience may be gained in professional or commercial
organisations, engaged in building, civil engineering, building engineering services,
mechanical and electrical work, process plant, mining, shipbuilding and similar activities.
NOTE: “Adequate experience” in this context means that candidates must satisfy the
AIQS that they are competent to the level outlined in the Performance Criteria and have
gained experience working on a variety of types of projects.
Candidates are required to show Reasonably Balanced Experience in at least two of the
three groups listed below. Candidates recording more than half of their time in any one of
the groups would not generally be seen as having demonstrated the balance of experience
required. Experience areas and related Competency Standard Units are as follows:
Other Specialist Units included in the Competency Standards would not normally be
expected to be carried out during the APC process. If experience is gained in these other
competencies then they can be added to the log/diary. (Refer Units 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24,
25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31.)
When entering the Nature of Work carried out in the Diary/Log candidates are required to
enter the Element code reference to coincide with the Competency Standards.
b) The calculation of fees and charges for Quantity Surveying and Allied Discipline
services and Conditions of Engagement for Consultants
The AIQS must be satisfied that a candidate’s range of potential experience and the ratio
of candidates to supervisors employed in the applicant’s work area are suitable.
Changes in employment
When candidates change their employment they must immediately inform the
AIQS of their altered arrangements.
Prescribed period of work experience
All candidates (unless exempted) must achieve a period of work experience to
satisfy the AIQS.
Supervisors
The work experience of a candidate must be supervised by a person who:
• is a corporate member of the Institute or of a Recognised Institute of Quantity
Surveyors (RICS, SISV, ASAQS, ISM, HKIS, CIQS, IQSSL or NZIQS); and
• the Council considers upholds a sufficiently high standard of professionalism
and supervision.
• Is resident in the same country as the candidate.
• Is a member of a properly structured quantity surveying section within the
candidates work place.
Supervision of candidates may be by either:-
• a Corporate member in Good Standing of the Institute, or
• a Corporate member in Good Standing of a Recognised Institute of Quantity
Surveyors (RICS, SISV, ASAQS, ISM, HKIS, CIQS, IQSSL or NZIQS).
Mentors
Where candidates are unable to obtain approved supervision from within their normal
workplace environment the Institute may allow supervision by a Mentor from outside the
candidates workplace. Requirements for mentors comprise:-
• The diary must be signed by both the candidate and their supervisor at the end
of every calendar month.
• The professional qualifications of the supervisor or mentor must be also shown
in each candidate’s diary.
After inspection the diary/log will be returned, and any observations provided. All
candidates will be advised of any major deficiencies in their experience and the form in
which the remainder of their experience should then take. Failure to follow the Guidelines
or observe the comments provided before the final assessment may result in the period of
Assessment being extended.
• two other members of the Chapter who have attained a position of seniority in
the profession.
In all cases the candidate’s past and present employers and/or supervisor must be
excluded from the Interview /Review Panel.
Candidates may be permitted to re-apply for assessment after six months. If however the
candidates work experience was considered inadequate due to not being able to
demonstrate competency to the level outlined in the performance criteria or experience
working on a variety of projects the Institute may insist that they do not apply for
assessment before a specified date. Such candidates shall continue to maintain their work
experience diary/log for the additional period.
• Cost management giving cost advice during the progress of the works
estimating the total cost during the progress of the works reporting on
the financial effects of problems or changes arising during the
progress of the works.
• Preparation of valuations for interim certificates, recommendation of
progress claims and reporting on all matters in connection.
• Agreement and settlement of final accounts
• Evaluation negotiation and reporting on cost claims and variations
It should be noted that the APC interview is a confirmation that the candidate can
demonstrate experience indicated in the Diary/Log and can sufficiently demonstrate the
Professional Knowledge requirements.
6.3.1 Generally
The Institute Council has set down the following guidelines for the appointment of Mentors
for APC candidates who are unable to obtain approved supervision from within their normal
workplace environment.
6.3.2 Prerequisites
A mentor shall be a corporate member of a Recognised Institute of Quantity Surveyors and
satisfy the requirements for supervisors set out in the APC Guidelines.
AIQS office holders of the Institute or Chapter or officials of the Overseas Section may be
eligible to be Mentors but not participate in an APC interview for those they mentor.
A mentor shall not come from any organization (partnership or corporation) where any
personal or commercial conflict of interest may or could exist with the organization
employing the candidate.
6.3.3 Appointment
Responsibility for appointment of a mentor shall be with the Chapter or, in the case of
candidates outside Australia, with the Overseas Section Committee.
Mentors shall be given written notification of appointment after approval of the Mentor
Appointment Form and the candidate similarly advised.
6.3.4 Responsibilities
Candidates may suggest a suitable person, but generally the finding and appointment of a
mentor is the responsibility of the Chapter or Overseas Committee (where there is no
representative or overseas representative) following written request from a candidate.
Immediately following appointment a mentor shall liaise with the candidate and candidates
employer to establish the suitability of the employment to provide the required level of
recognised practical experience.
6.4.1 Generally
The Institute Council has set down the following guidelines for applicants for Associate
membership. These guidelines amplify the requirements contained in the Conditions of
Membership but do not supersede or take precedence over those requirements
6.4.2 Application
Applicants through the Standard Entry Route submitting their diary/log will automatically
request a panel interview.
6.4.4 Subscription
In addition to annual subscription adjusted to date of election, applicants who are members
of the Institute shall pay a Transfer Fee.
7.1.1 Definitions
Terms used hereafter and shown in italic script shall be deemed to have the meanings set
out below or if not listed those in General Conditions Clause 1.1: Definitions
Approved Employment (unless otherwise noted) shall mean full time salaried employment
whilst obtaining recognised practical experience as necessary to complete the Assessment
of Professional Competence. Approved employment shall take place under Approved
Supervision.
Approved Supervision (unless otherwise noted) shall mean direct supervision within an
organisation by a corporate member of the Institute or a corporate member of a
Recognised Institute of Quantity Surveyors.
Degree means having undertaken theoretical study and been awarded a degree by an
accepted educational body having undertaken the equivalent of a three year full time
course.
Diploma and Diploma course level means having undertaken theoretical study and been
awarded a diploma in Quantity Surveying or in an allied discipline by an accepted
educational body having completed the equivalent of a two year full time course.
Management Responsibility (unless otherwise noted) shall mean leadership and direct
supervision of staff members within a project team, setting up systems for the effective
management of activities, managing all Quantity Surveying activities on smaller projects,
controlling project outcomes, liaising with clients and the like.
Tertiary Course Guide means the Tertiary Course Guide published annually by the Institute
setting out details of University and TAFE Courses accredited or recognised by the
Institute.
Specialist Entry Route applicants are also referred to Section 6 Clauses 6.1.8, 6.19 and 6.2
as relevant.
7.1.2 Generally
Associate Membership is provided for applicants who are either:
c) Institute Members who have Approved Academic Qualifications and who have
undertaken and satisfactorily completed the standard Assessment of
Professional Competence process
The above entry routes are hereafter referred to as the Standard Entry Route and the
Specialist Entry Route. Requirements for the Standard Entry Route are covered in
Section 6 of these Conditions.
7.1.3 Prerequisites
All applicants shall:
Applicants wanting to enter under the Specialist Entry Route may make application using
one of the following knowledge and competence categories. Application can be made
under one category only:
a) Academic Staff: Full-time academic staff engaged in the teaching of Quantity Surveying
subjects provided they have obtained at least two years working experience as a Quantity
Surveyor, including one year’s Recognised Practical Experience following graduation and
who have a minimum of one years teaching experience.
b) Expert Route: Holders of higher degrees in addition to graduate degrees from accredited
courses who can demonstrate at least two years Recognised Practical Experience , a
significant period of working experience at a senior level and a background in the core
competencies. Applicants who have degrees from non accredited courses or degrees of an
Allied Discipline who apply under this category may be required to undertake further
studies in Quantity Surveying subjects.
e) Mature Practitioner Route: Persons who have attained the age of 40 years who have
undertaken theoretical study in Quantity Surveying or an allied discipline equivalent to a
two year full time diploma course level who have with more than six years Recognised
Practical Experience in addition to significant working experience and who holds a position
of management responsibility.
Suitably qualified applicants using the Specialist Entry Route are not required to undertake
the APC process applicable for Standard Entry Route candidates as outlined under Section
6.2. They shall however undertake a revised APC process comprising:
a. The Application: The Application requirements are as summarized and set out in
Section 7.4. The requirements to provide specific information in the format
outlined replaces the normal requirement to keep a Diary/Log. The Schedules to
be submitted as part of the Application provide the opportunity for applicants to
demonstrate their proficiency and experience and ability to qualify for this entry
route. Applicants who cannot satisfy all requirements and particularly to
demonstrate the required Recognised Practical Experience will not be deemed
eligible to proceed to the Interview.
b. The Interview: All candidates for Corporate membership are required to undertake
a panel interview. Specialist Entry Applicants only proceed to the Interview after a
successful review of their application has been conducted. During the Interview
specialist entry applicants are expected to show a greater level of knowledge and
understanding than would apply to younger candidates. Applicants are however
expected to also have knowledge of the basic requirements relating to
Demonstrated Areas of Competence, Professional Knowledge etc outlined in
Section 6.2 which apply to all interview candidates.
The interview panel will be constituted as set out in Clause 6.2.9 and the interview format
will include :
In the interview process Specialist Entry Route Applicants will be expected to demonstrate
a greater level of practical experience, knowledge and competence than younger
candidates entering through the Standard Route. A greater depth of experience in the core
competence areas in which the candidate specialises would be expected and attributes
such as :-
• Management competence
• Commercial awareness and contractual and legal understanding
• Communication skills and the ability to maintain professional relationships
• A commitment to professional standards
• Professional judgement and responsibility
Applicants under the Specialist Entry Route shall pay a non-refundable Application Fee.
No application will be considered until the Application Fee is received.
7.1.6 Nomination
Applicants for Associate Membership under the Specialist Entry Route shall be proposed
by:-
7.1.7 Benefits
• may use post-nominal initials "AAIQS”
• may attend and vote at any meeting of the Institute
• may serve as committee member and hold any office.
• eligible to apply for Retired Membership on retirement
• may receive all other benefits e.g. discount schemes, publications etc.
7.2.1 Generally
The Institute Council has set down the following guidelines for applicants for Associate
membership. These guidelines amplify the requirements contained in the Conditions of
Membership but do not supersede or take precedence over those requirements
7.2.2 Application
Specialist Entry Route applicants shall complete the application form and will be notified if
they can proceed to a panel interview. Specialist Entry Route applications shall be
nominated in accordance with Clause 7.1.6
7.2.4 Subscription
Specialist Entry Applicants who are not members shall pay the annual subscription from
the date of passing the interview to the end of the financial year after which full annual
subscriptions will apply.
b) Schedule setting out details to substantiate the required period of Recognised Practical
Experience ie time spent in approved employment under approved supervision (refer
to definitions). The Schedule shall include:-
The working experience schedule should be in detail and include the periods listed in the
separate Recognised Practical Experience schedule. This schedule is required to
demonstrate:-
Applications that are not presented in the above format or do not include the required level
of detail cannot be considered and will be returned for amendment and compliance.
8.1.1 Definitions
Terms used hereafter and shown in italic script shall be deemed to have the meanings set
out in General Conditions Clause 1.01: Definitions
8.1.2 Generally
Fellowship is a senior grade of membership created to recognise commitment and service
to the Institute and the profession of Quantity Surveying. Examples include
professionalism in practice, the training, teaching or examination of students, engaging in
public or community activities, or serving on committees set up by industry or government
as well as service within the Institute.
8.1.3 Prerequisites
• Have attained the minimum age of 35 years AND
• been an Associate member in good standing for not less than 10 years AND
• served the Institute or profession with distinction (ie special honour, recognition or
fame) OR
• held a senior professional position of responsibility as a Quantity Surveyor in any
private or public enterprise or as an academic OR
• obtained a post graduate award in Quantity Surveying
8.1.4 Application
Applicants for elevation to Fellowship shall complete an application form and
obtain the required Nominators. When submitting the form a personal statement
shall be included briefly outlining their recent career and including details of any
specific attainments such as those listed in Clause 8.1.3
8.1.5 Nomination
Associate members wishing to be elevated to Fellowship may:-
• Be nominated by any five Fellows or Life Fellows, of which up to three may be
Fellows of a Recognised Institute of Quantity Surveyors and two or more AIQS
members.
• Be directly nominated by Council or Overseas Section Committee.
8.1.6 Benefits
• may use post-nominal initials FAIQS
• may attend and vote at any meeting of the Institute
• may serve as a committee member and hold any office
• eligible to apply for Retired Membership on retirement
• may receive all other benefits eg discount schemes, publications etc.
8.2.1 Generally
Life and Honorary Fellowships are special grades of membership created to recognise
distinctive and significant service to the Institute or profession.
Life Fellowship is for corporate members of the Institute to be awarded in recognition for
outstanding contributions over a prolonged period.
Honorary Fellowship is for other than Institute members who have rendered distinguished
(i.e. noteworthy) or public service to the Institute OR are distinguished by scientific,
academic, artistic or other eminent attainment in the construction industry.
As an Honorary member has no role in Institute affairs and cannot hold office.
Benefits include:
May use post-nominal initials "FAIQS(Honorary)"
No subscription payable
Member for natural life
9.1.1 Definitions
Terms used hereafter and shown in italic script shall be deemed to have the meanings set
out in General Conditions Clause 1.01: Definitions
9.1.2 Retired grades of membership are grades of membership created for Fellows, Associate or
Affiliate members who have reached the end of their working careers.
9.1.3 Prerequisites
• Fellow or Associate or Affiliate in good standing, and
• Have reached retiring age or have bona fide ceased full time remunerative
employment.
9.1.4 40+ years membership of the AIQS and its predecessors in Australia
Retired members with 40 or more years of continuous corporate and retired membership
will be exempt from paying subscription.
9.1.5 Nomination
Self-nomination
9.1.6 Benefits
• May use post-nominal initials of their grade upon retirement, viz: FAIQS, AAIQS,
AIQS (Affil.).
• may attend and speak at any meeting of the Institute
• may pay a reduced subscription
• retired corporate members may serve as a Committee member or Chapter
Councillor but not hold any office of the Institute or Chapter.
• May enjoy all the other benefits of members eg discount scheme, publications etc.
9.1.7 Restrictions
Retired members may not vote at Annual, Special, Ordinary or General Meetings of the
Institute or Chapter.
Retired members are precluded from holding the offices of President, Vice President,
Treasurer, Secretary or Councillor of the Institute or Chapter
Retired Members who recommence full time employment in Quantity Surveying shall be
automatically reinstated to their previous grade on application.
10.1.2 Generally
Applicants for membership undertake to pay the appropriate Annual Subscription and/or
Entrance Fee, Transfer Fee or Reinstatement Fee (as applicable on receipt of notice).
Subscription and fees are payable in advance for a financial year running from 1 July to the
following 30 June. Subscriptions and Fees are subject to annual review.
The Annual Subscriptions for each grade are listed in the Institute News Supplement (INS)
magazine each quarter.
“If the subscription of a member shall remain unpaid for a period of two calendar months
after it becomes due then the member may after notice of the default shall have been sent
to him by the Secretary shall be deemed to have resigned his membership and shall be
debarred from all privileges of membership”.
There are no transfer fees for Students transferring to Probationer or Technician grade or
members transferring to Retired membership.
No application requiring application fees can be considered until the fee is received.
Persons wanting a formal appeal on membership matters shall pay an application fee
which is non-refundable for unsuccessful appeals and refundable if the appeal is upheld.
Technician to Affiliate
Probationer to Associate $66.00 Australia
Affiliate to Associate $60.00 Overseas
Associate to Fellow
11.1.2 Generally
Appeal Processes have been established to set out procedures for the submission and
review of appeals on membership matters covered by the Conditions of Membership. Such
processes are necessary to:
a) Administrative Review
An initial check will be carried out to determine whether any errors have occurred
and whether they can be easily rectified or whether the matter should be referred
for formal review. For simply rectified matters a written response will be made
finalizing the matter at no cost to the Appellant. For more complex matters a
review process will be recommended. The Appellant will be advised of this in
writing and an application fee will apply.
b) Management Review
Appeals requiring determination will be referred to the Vice President responsible
for membership matters. He shall either determine the issue or refer it to a Review
Committee to look into the matter and report back.
c) Review Committee
The Vice President may appoint an independent Committee of up to three persons
experienced in membership matters to make a determination on the appeal. The
Committee shall not include any person involved in the original assessment and
will report in writing to the Vice President.
d) Provision of Feedback
The Appellant shall be advised in writing of the result of the appeal. Where the
appeal is unsuccessful the Appellant shall be advised of the result and be given an
explanation of the review process undertaken and suggestions if possible as to
how to proceed the application.