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 (voting) grade membership and the requirements for Member
grade Membership are set out in the AIQS Membership Entry & Advancement Policy. The Membership Entry &
Advancement Policy is available from the AIQS website www.aiqs.com.au.
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pplicants should provide true and correct information at the time of the application. If false claims are made or
misleading information have been provided or found at a later stage, the applicant or member may be in breach
of the Code of Conduct and disciplinary actions may be taken or the application nullified.
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ONTINUED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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n admission to AIQS Member grade membership, Members are to undertake to fulfil such Continuing
Professional Development requirements that the Institute shall require.
APPLICATION PRE-REQUISITES
All applicants to membership are required to have completed the AIQS Code of Conduct topic from the AIQS
Academy prior to submitting their application. Once completed, this is a non-refundable online course.
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PLICATION FEE
The Application Fee is payable upon application and is non-refundable. 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$165.00 (GST included).
Overseas applicants AUD$150.00 (GST exempt).
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he relevant AIQS Chapter will be scheduling all applicants’ APC interviews upon Head Office approval. Should
an applicant withdraw from their scheduled APC interview at any point, the Application Fee will be charged
again unless proof of medical reason is provided.
Once accepted, the applicant is required to pay a pro-rated Associate membership subscription from the Ballot
acceptance date to 30 June. This is payable within 14 days of acceptance to Member grade.
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UBMITTING APPLICATION
Pl
ease send completed form with payment and all required certified documents (electronic copy accepted) to:
BY MAIL: Membership Services Officer
The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors
Suite 303, Level 3, 70 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
BY EMAIL:
membership@aiqs.com.au
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CHECKLIST
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.
Completed Application Form
Schedule of Recognised Practical Experience
A detailed CV
*Certified copy of Degree or Masters qualification/s
*Certified copy of all professional association memberships
Completion of the AIQS Academy Certificate https://www.aiqsacademy.com/AIQS/aiqs-academy-certificate
(Applicable to Pathway 2 only)
Reference letters from Supervisors and/or Employers
Nomination section signed by a person who satisfies the requirements of the Membership Entry &
Advancement Policy
Payment of Application Fee
For applicants with 5+ years of work experience, completion of the AIQS Code of Conduct topic from the
AIQS Academy
https://www.aiqsacademy.com/AIQS/code-of-conduct
OR, for applicants with over 2 years of Approved Supervision/3 years of non-Approved Supervision but less
than 5 years of work experience, completion of the Membership Pathway 1 Bundle from the AIQS
Academy
https://www.aiqsacademy.com/AIQS/membership-pathway-1-bundle
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 (JPs) 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. All applications
received by the AIQS will be acknowledged with an email within one week of receipt.
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PERSONAL DETAILS (all fields are compulsory - please print clearly)
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itle: Mr Ms Miss Mrs Other: ………………………
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iven Names (first name): ………………..…………..…………… (middle name): ……………………………………..………..
Family Name (surname): ……………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………….……..
Date of Birth (dd/mm/yyyy): ............................................................ Age (years): …………………………………………
CONTACT DETAILS
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s this your preferred mailing address? Yes No
H
ome Address: …………….………………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………
Suburb: ….………………….……………..…..… State: …………….……………………… Postcode: .……………………………..…….
Country: .…………………………………………………………………………...………………..………….………………………………………………
Home Phone: ………………………………….……………………… Mobile Phone: ……………………………..…..……………………..
Email: …………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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PLOYMENT DETAILS
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s this your preferred mailing address? Yes No
Company Name: …………….…………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………
Company Address: …………….……………………………………………...…….…………………………………………………………………
Suburb: ….………………………………..………..…..… State: ……………..……………………… Postcode: .……………..………….
Country: .………………………………………………..………………. Work Phone: ………………………………..…………………………
Work Email: …………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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BACKGROUND STATEMENT
In the last 10 years, have you been charged with any criminal or civil offence which is not yet before a court, or
yet to be fully determined by a court or still pending before a court, in Australia or overseas?
Yes No
If yes, please provide details ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………….
In the last 10 years, have you been convicted, found guilty or otherwise had any criminal or civil offence proven
against you (even if a conviction was not recorded, ie: due to a good behavior bond) in Australia or overseas
?
Yes No
If yes, please provide details ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
(A criminal offence is an offence for which you received a Court Attendance Notice and does not include minor
traffic offences such as a parking or low range speeding ticket).
TERTIARY EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS - 1 (please attach a certified copy of qualification)
Name of Tertiary Institution: ………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………….
Name of Degree Qualification: …………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………
Date of Graduation or Completion (dd/mm/yyyy): ………………………………………………….……………………………………..
Duration of course (years): ……………………………….. Full Time Part Time
TERTIARY EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS 2 (please attach a certified copy of qualification)
Name of Tertiary Institution: ………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………….
Name of Degree Qualification: …………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………
Date of Graduation or Completion (dd/mm/yyyy): ………………………………………………….……………………………………..
Duration of course (years): ……………………………….. Full Time Part Time
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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS (please attach a certified copy of membership details)
Name of Association: …………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Membership Grade: …………………………………….. Corporate Non-Corporate
Member Since (dd/mm/yyyy): ………………………………………………………………………………………..
Membership 2 (if applicable)
Name of Association: …………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Membership Grade: …………………………………….. Corporate Non-Corporate
Member Since (dd/mm/yyyy): ………………………………………………………………………………………..
MEMBERSHIP OF A GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY (Eg: TPB or VBA in Australia)
Name of Authority: …………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………….
Registration Type: ……………………………….………………….. Registration Number …………………………….……………………..
Registration From (dd/mm/yy) ………………………………….……….. to (dd/mm/yy) …………………………………………………..
If your registration is required on an annual basis, please provide your most up-to-date details upon renewal of
your registration.
Competencies Table
Please indicate your Core & Specialist/Support Competencies by marking an ‘X’ in the corresponding boxes below.
Core Competencies X X
Strategic Planning Quantification Measurement Documentation
Budgetary Process Tender Process
Cost Estimating Account management
Cost Planning Construction Change Management
General Procurement Advice
Specialist Competencies X X
Claims & Dispute Resolution Feasibility Studies
Financial Audit Life Cycle Cost analysis
Resource Analysis Tax Depreciation
Computer Services Special Assessments
Construction technology Technical Due Diligence
Government Regulation & Law Compliance Issues
Arbitration Project Value management
Expert Witness/ Evidence Project Management
Business management Project Risk management
Research & development Quality Assurance
Cost Information database
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NOMINATION
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pplicants for Member grade membership via shall be nominated by:
Pathway 1 and Pathway 2
A Corporate member of the AIQS
P
athway 3
Three (3) 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
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APPLICANT DECLARATION
I do solemnly declare that all the particulars furnished by me are true and correct and that I shall abide by the
Constitution, By-Laws, Code of Conduct and Regulations of the Institute, as amended from time to time.
I und
erstand that I am responsible for providing up-to-date and accurate contact details to the AIQS. I agree to
receiving AIQS and related correspondence, information and marketing material.
I agree that AIQS may disclose my full name, membership status, location and Chapter to any enquiring
bodies and/or the general public.
I cer
tify that I comply with the pre-requisites for Member grade membership.
I und
ertake to pay the appropriate subscription promptly within 14 days of admission.
Sig
nature: ………………..………………………………………………...... Date (dd/mm/yyyy): …………………………………
PAY
MENT DETAILS
I have enclosed bank draft OR I have provided my credit card details below for the amount of
AUD$165.00 Australian applicant membership Application Fee (GST included)
AUD$150.00 Overseas applicant membership Application Fee (GST exempt)
MASTERCARD
VISACARD
Card Number: ………………………………………………………………………….. Expiry Date (mm/yy): ………………….
CVC: .........
Name of Cardholder (please print): ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Signature of Cardholder: ……………………………………….……………………………………….…………………………………….
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SCHEDULE OF RECOGNISED PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
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 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
e.g. XYZ Project, XYZ
Street, XYZ Suburb
e.g. Residential
Development
e.g. June 2013
August 2014
e.g. $XXX AUD
e.g. Preparation of pre-contract
documents such as
e.g. This project had a tri-gen plant for
mechanical services
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
e.g. XYZ Project, XYZ
Street, XYZ Suburb
e.g. Residential
Development
e.g. June 2013
August 2014
e.g. $XXX AUD
e.g. Preparation of pre-tender
estimates, BoQs using XYZ software,
internet drawings, take off
measurements and quantities using XYZ
software, bulk check quantities for BoQs
etc
e.g. This project was in two stages and
the BoQs was measured for each stage
separately
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
e.g. XYZ Project, XYZ
Street, XYZ Suburb
e.g. Residential
Development
e.g. June 2013
August 2014
e.g. $XXX AUD
e.g. Preparation of payment certificates
after undertaking a progress claim
valuation with site inspection;
assessment of variation claims;
assessment of EOT’s; processing final
account
e.g. This project has a total of 140
variations and all were agree and
approved by completion
SCHEDULE OF RECOGNISED PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
The following section to be completed if relevant
SPECIALIST/SUPPORT AREAS
EMPLOYER AND
LOCATION
PROJECT TYPE PERIOD
VALUE OF PROJECT
(AUD)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES
INVOLVED
FURTHER COMMENTS AND NOTES