The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors - AIQS Application Form_2014.pdf · Page 2 of 16 AIQS Member grade Membership Form V1.2_28.03.2014 APPLICATION PROCESS Applicants are

The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (ABN 97 008 485 809)

APPLICATION/ELEVATION FORM MEMBER GRADE

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. Alternatively where an applicant for has specialised to a sufficient degree, in the provision of services such as Tax Depreciation, Sinking Funds, Insurance Valuations, Facilities Maintenance, etc.; the applicant may make special application to an APC Interview for such specialisation to be considered in lieu of one of the pre-requisite areas of core competency. 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



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


Hold a position of senior management responsibility in a Quantity Surveying related role, and


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.

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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 602, Level 6, 65 York Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

BY EMAIL: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


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 MEMBER GRADE MEMBERSHIP

*Secretary Signature (progress to interview): ……………...……….…………….

Secretary Signature (advance to Member): ………..…..…………….………….

Membership Manager Signature: ………………...…………………..………….

Date: ……… / ……….. / …………….

Date: ……… / ……….. / …………….

Date: ……… / ……….. / …………….

*If Applicant progressing to Interview Stage, please return Application to National Membership Manager ONLY after Interview completed.


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 3 (if applicable) Name of Association:



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:


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




CORE 2: Contract Documentation. This includes general procurement advice, quantification, measurement and documentation, tender process.


PROJECT TYPE

PERIOD




eg This project was in two stages and the BoQs was measured for each stage separately




CORE 3: Post Contract. This includes account management (progress payment assessments), construction change management (variation assessment).


PROJECT TYPE

PERIOD




eg This project had a total of 140 variations and all were agreed and approved by completion



The following section to be completed if relevant.

SPECIALIST AREAS


PROJECT TYPE

PERIOD




Feasibility Study

Life Cycle Cost Analysis




SPECIALIST AREAS


PROJECT TYPE

PERIOD




Tax Depreciation

Expert Witness / Evidence / Mediation / Arbitration




SPECIALIST AREAS


PROJECT TYPE

PERIOD




Claims and Dispute Resolution

Project Risk Valuation




SPECIALIST AREAS


PROJECT TYPE

PERIOD




Financial Audits

Technical Due Diligence




SPECIALIST AREAS


PROJECT TYPE

PERIOD




Compliance Assessments / Quality Assurance

Business Management




SPECIALIST AREAS


PROJECT TYPE

PERIOD




Research and Development

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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The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors - AIQS Application Form_2014.pdf · Page 2 of 16 AIQS Member grade Membership Form V1.2_28.03.2014 APPLICATION PROCESS Applicants are