Membership Entry & Advancement

Membership Entry & Advancement

The Institute's Constitution and By-Laws details the requirements and processes in relation to Membership of the Institute as follows:

  • Membership Constitution Clause 7
  • Admission to Membership and Advancement of Status By-Laws Section 18
  • Certification & Designation By-Laws Section 19
  • Affiliate Membership By-Laws Section 21
  • Post-nominals of Membership Classes By-Laws Section 29.4
  • Use of Membership Initials By-Laws Section 29.5
  • Use of Certifications & Designations By-Laws Section 29.6
  • Membership Generally By-Laws Section 17

Applications for Admission to Membership of the Institute or Advancement to Another Class of Membership shall be by means of the "API Membership Application Form" for the appropriate category of membership. The conditions of and requirements for membership shall be as enunciated in the relevant Application Form and "Explanatory Notes for Application for Membership" which form an integral part of the Institute's Membership Application Process and Procedures with which Applicants shall comply.

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