Why Become an Associate Member?
Being an Associate member strengthens your professional credentials by demonstrating that you meet technical and commercial standards and ethical standards. You can enrol as an Associate Member at any stage in your surveying career.
Membership also provides opportunities to connect with other high calibre professionals. The designation AssocSCSI AssocRICS is an affiliate membership, and recognised worldwide.
Find your route
Non-Direct Entry (Associate Assessment)
This route requires Associate Assessment in addition to the experience and qualification combination. (No professional body membership or proposer are needed to apply)
Direct Entry – Registrants
If you are a registered Building Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor on the Statutory Register, you are automatically eligible for Associate Membership on completion of the RICS Professionalism Module.
Direct Entry
This route to Associate Membership is open to all who hold professional qualifications* or have membership with another professional body. (Check the FAQs to find out about what qualifies)
Professionalism Module
Behaving ethically and professionally is at the heart of what it means to be an SCSI/ RICS member; it distinguishes professionals from others in the marketplace.
You are required to successfully complete the RICS Professionalism module before you are awarded an SCSI/ RICS qualification. The module includes e-learning and an online assessment.
Non-Direct Entry
In addition to the requirements outlined below, this route also requires associate assessment-
1 year relevant experience + relevant Bachelor's degree
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2 years relevant experience + Higher Certificate
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OR
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4 years of relevant experience (no qualification required)
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AND:
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Associate Assessment
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Plus
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Successfully complete the RICS Professionalism Module
Direct Entry
If you meet the requirements as outlined below, you may qualify for Associate membership by direct entry.-
Letter from Professional Body confirming your membership
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Record of CPD
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Proposer (Chartered or Fellow member of the SCSI)
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AND:
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Successfully complete the RICS Professionalism Module
Direct Entry - Registrants
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Must be a registered Building Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor on the Statutory Register
How to Apply
On receipt of your application to enrol, your eligibility for membership will be confirmed following which you will be provided with the details to complete this e-learning professionalism module and assessment where appropriate.
All applicants are required to completed the Professionalism Module prior to being elected an Associate Member of the SCSI.
Non- Direct entry: Open to all with existing qualifications* and professional experience
Those who are not eligible for Direct Entry to Associate Membership must apply via Associate Assessment.
*Qualifications must be directly related to your selected pathway of specialism.
What is the Associate Assessment?
The Associate Assessment is comprised of a set list of skills – or competencies – set out according to a candidate’s area of specialism. These are a mixture of interpersonal, business and technical skills. To become an Associate, you must demonstrate the competencies for your specialism relating to your surveying professional experience which aligns with one of the SCSI sector pathways.
This is done through the submission of documentation (desktop assessment) and the completion of an RICS Professionalism Module. You must successfully complete both stages in order to be elected as an Associate member.
Applications submitted will be processed at the end of each calendar month in which they are received.
Select your pathway of specialism. Click here to access pathway guides.
Once you have selected your pathway of specialism, you are advised to read the Candidate’s Guide which will set out the following:
- Stages of Application and Assessment
- The Role of the Associate Counsellor, Proposer and Assessors
- The Associate Submission
- Professionalism (Ethics) Module
- Results
Although it is not mandatory, it is advisable that you have an SCSI member act as a Counsellor to provide advice and to review your documentation before submission.
A Counsellor can be an Associate of the Society (minimum four years), MSCSI or FSCSI. Ensure that you give a copy of the Counsellors Guide to your Counsellor to assist them in understanding and carrying out this role.
Associate Submission
Your submission will consist of a summary of experience, case study and record of Continuing Professional Development which will demonstrate your experience, competence and ability to perform in your role. You must use the Associate Assessment Submission Template and submit by email to education@scsi.ie.
Assessment is entirely desktop based – your submission will be assessed by two Associate Assessors. There is no requirement for interview. Results will be issued by email within 4-6 weeks of the submission deadline. Please note you will have to successfully complete the RICS Professionalism Module to be elected an Associate.
Assessment Submission Details
Applications received will be processed at the end of each calendar month in which they are received.
Submission Fees
The fee for Associate Assessment is €300.
Payment can be made by card via your online submission or by EFT.
Direct Entry – Registrants
To apply for Associate Membership, complete and submit the online application form including: personal details, academic details, Registrant number, and employer’s declaration form. Upon receipt of your application, you must successfully complete the RICS Professionalism Module.
Please note: To be eligible to apply for this route, you must be an existing Building Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor included on the Statutory Register. Information about Registration is available here.
Direct Entry
To apply for Associate Membership by Direct entry, you must meet the qualification and experience requirements set out in the documents below for AssocSCSI / AssocRICS.
Direct Entry Approved Qualifications Guide
Additionally, to complete your application you must provide:
- a record of your CPD from the past 12 months (minimum 20 hours) – click to access the CPD record form.
- a copy of your current CV
- a proposer who is a Chartered Member (MSCSI) or a Fellow (FSCSI), including their MSCSI or FSCSI membership number
- a letter from the professional body confirming your membership.
After submitting your online application, you will then be asked to complete the online RICS Professionalism Module.
Please note: To be eligible to apply for Direct Entry Associate Membership, you must not have been referred on the associate assessment previously.
FAQs
Only the named qualifications on this list have been evaluated for direct entry purposes. Qualifications not included on this list, cannot be accepted for consideration, applicants will be advised to apply for non-direct entry via Associate Assessment.
Click here to view recognised qualifications for Direct Entry AssocSCSI
A letter of good standing must include:
- confirmation that your membership is up to date with no ongoing regulatory matters.
- confirmation of how you gained the qualification, either through assessment or direct entry from another professional body.
View a sample letter of good standing.
Non-Directy Entry & Direct Entry
The fee for Associate Assessment is €300. This must be submitted to the Society by your submission deadline. Payment can be by cheque, credit card, EFT.
Direct Entry – Registrants
As you have already paid your registration fee, your reduced submission fee is €60.
We're here to help!
Whether you are considering associate membership, wondering about your entry route or have questions about your application, the SCSI Education team are here to help.
Call the SCSI Education team at 01 644 5500 or click to contact us by email or to book a free 1-2-1 chat.