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The Australian Institute of

Quantity Surveyors (ABN 97 008 485 809)

APPLICATION FOR ENTRY TO ASSOCIATE

MEMBERSHIP via THE SPECIALIST ENTRY ROUTE

Before completing the application applicants should read and understand the requirements of the AIQS for those wishing to become Associate Members via The Specialist Entry Route. These requirements are set out in Section 7 of the Conditions of Membership. Copies of the latest AIQS Conditions of Membership are available from the AIQS or can be downloaded through the AIQS website at www.aiqs.com.au 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 7.2. 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.

Applicants shall indicate below which of the five Specialist Category classes listed in Conditions of Membership Clause 7.1.3 they are making application under:-

a)

Academic Staff

b)

Expert Route

c)

Executive Entry Route

d)

Experienced Practitioner Route

e)

Mature Practitioner Route

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APPLICANT DETAILS (Please print clearly) MR MS MISS MRS OTHER ……………………….(Please circle) SURNAME: ........................................................................................................................................... FIRST NAME/MIDDLE NAMES: ……………………………………………………………………….. Date of Birth: …………………………………………..……..(day / month / year)

Age: …………………………………. (years)

PREFERRED POSTAL ADDRESS:

…………………………………………………………………………………………

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State:

……………………………… Postcode …………………………………

Country:

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Telephone:

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Fax:

………………………………………………………………………………………..

Email:

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EMPLOYMENT DETAILS: Employer’s Company Name:

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Company Address:

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State:

………………………………Postcode ……………………

Country:

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Telephone:

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Fax:

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Your work Email:

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (previous 10 years). If more room required please attach in this format. Employer’s Name and type of business.

Dates of your Employment and position

Your Direct supervisors name, professional qualifications and position. (eg Joe Smith AAIQS, Managing Director)

Current:

Commenced: Position:

Name: Post Nominals: Position:

Previous:

Commenced: Finished: Position:

Name: Post Nominals: Position:

Previous:

Commenced: Finished: Position:

Name: Post Nominals: Position:

Previous:

Commenced: Finished: Position:

Name: Post Nominals: Position:

TERTIARY EDUCATION AWARDS

Note: A certified English translation of foreign language documents MUST be provided.

I graduated from ……………………………………………………………..(Name of Tertiary Institution) With the degree/diploma of ………………………………………………………………………………….. Date of graduation or completion ………………………………………….. Duration of course in years ………………………………... fulltime / part time (please circle) TECHNICAL EDUCATION I hold a Diploma in ………………………………………………………………..(Name of Technical Award) From ……………………………………………………………………..(Name of Technical/TAFE College) Date of completion ……………………………………………….. Duration of course in years ……………………………… fulltime / part time (please circle)

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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION QUALIFICATIONS I am a ………………………………………member which is: corporate / non corporate (please circle) of the ……………………………………………………………………..(Name of Professional Association) I was admitted on: ………………………………………………(Date) NOMINATION Applicants for Associate Membership via the Specialist Entry Route shall be nominated by:-

Either five Fellows or Life Fellows, three of which may be Fellows of Institutes with Reciprocal Entry Agreements OR three Fellows or Life Fellows and two Associates two of which may be members of Institutes’ with Reciprocal Entry Agreements..

We hereby propose the application for Associate Membership via the Specialist Entry route of the AIQS from ………………………………………………………..……………………(insert name) 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. No. Name Post Nominals

(eg. FAIQS, FRICS, FASAQS, FISM, FSISV,

FHKIS or FCIQS

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 Articles of Association By-Laws and Code of Professional Conduct of the Institute. I agree to being mailed AIQS and related correspondence, information and marketing material. I certify that I comply with the pre-requisites for the Specialist Entry Route to Associate membership. I undertake to pay the appropriate subscription and Entrance Fee promptly within two months of admission. Signature: ……………………………………………………Date: …………………………………

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CHECKLIST

The following Checklist must be completed and submitted with the Application for Associate Membership via the Specialist Entry Route. It should be understood that applications that are not accompanied by the required information will not be processed. Where Clause numbers are included in this checklist they relate to the current Conditions of Membership and the Clauses should be read and understood prior to submitting the application. 1.

I have completed all sections of the application form and signed the Applicant Declaration.

□ Yes □

No

2.

The Nomination section has been signed by FIVE persons who satisfy the requirements of Clause 7.1.6

□ Yes □

No

3.

I am not a member of the Institute and enclose payment for the required non-refundable Application Fee (Clause 7.2.4)

□ Yes □

No

4.

I enclose a certified copy of my University degree (if applicant has a degree qualification). (Clause 7.2.5a)

□ Yes □

No

5.

I enclose a certified copy of my diploma in Quantity Surveying or Allied Discipline (if applicant has a Diploma qualification). Clause 7.2.5a)

□ Yes □

No

6.

I enclose a schedule substantiating required period of Recognised Practical Experience (Clause 7.2.5b) (Approved Supervision shall be by a corporate member of a recognised Institute of Quantity Surveyors who directly supervises the applicant within the same organisation.)

□ Yes □

No

7.

I enclose a schedule showing details of my working experience over the required. (Clause 7.2.5c) □

Yes □

No

8.

Applicants letter (Clause 7.2.5d) □

Yes □

No

9.

Letters from Supervisors and employers (Clause 7.2.5e) □

Yes □

No

REVIEW PROCESSES

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Review of Application

Recommends this Candidate be allowed to undertake Panel Interview

……………Chapter Council or Overseas Section

……………………………………………… Secretary/Chairman

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Date

Advancement to Associate

Recommends this Candidate to Institute Council following interview

……………Chapter Council or Overseas Section

……………………………………………… Secretary/Chairman

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Date

Institute Council

Postal Ballot

………………………………………………

National Membership Officer

……………………………………………… Date

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APPLICATION FEE There is a non-refundable Application Fee of:

$250.00 for Australian applicants – (includes GST).

$AUD227.00 for overseas applicants

This must accompany your Application for Entry to Associate membership via the Specialist Entry Route.

PAYMENT DETAILS Enclosed please find Bank Draft for $AUD ………….

OR DEBIT MY CREDIT CARD (please tick or circle)

___ MASTERCARD ___ VISACARD ___ AMERICAN EXPRESS ___ DINERS CLUB ____ ____ ____ ____ / ____ ____ ____ ____ / ____ ____ ____ ____ / ____ ____ ____ ____ NAME OF CARDHOLDER (Please print) _______________________________________________ SIGNATURE ______________________________________ EXPIRY DATE: _________________

PLEASE COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM

AND RETURN WITH THE NECESSARY CONFIRMATION DOCUMENTS TO:

THE AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF QUANTITY SURVEYORS PO BOX 301,

DEAKIN WEST, ACT, 2600, AUSTRALIA

OR FAX TO +61 2 6285 2427