
Fellows
- have had post qualification experience of at least fourteen years, at least six years of which were in a position of significant responsible charge, in professional work which demands a knowledge of the EIA process as shall satisfy the Committee; and
- have the necessary qualifications for Corporate Membership of the Institute.
A candidate applying for election or transfer to the class of Fellow of the Institute shall be supported by three Fellows of the Institute who personally know the candidate.
Members
- have obtained a degree in the field of environmental protection or in a discipline relevant to the EIA process in a manner satisfactory to the Committee; and
- have had post qualification experience of at least six years, at least two years of which was in a position of responsible charge, in professional work which demands a knowledge of the EIA process as shall satisfy the Committee, (relevant higher degrees may be counted towards the Six years requirement);
or
- have satisfied the Committee that he possesses an equivalent knowledge of EIA and cognate subjects considered appropriate by the Committee;
- have had experience for not less than ten years, at least two years of which was in a position of responsible charge, in professional work which demands a knowledge of the EIA process as shall satisfy the Committee; and
- have been an Associate Member for not less than three years.
A candidate applying for election or transfer to the class of Member of the Institute shall be supported by three corporate members of the Institute who personally know the candidate.
Members
- have obtained a degree in the field of environmental protection or in a discipline relevant to the EIA process in a manner satisfactory to the Committee; and
- have had post qualification experience of at least six years, at least two years of which was in a position of responsible charge, in professional work which demands a knowledge of the EIA process as shall satisfy the Committee, (relevant higher degrees may be counted towards the Six years requirement);
or
- have satisfied the Committee that he possesses an equivalent knowledge of EIA and cognate subjects considered appropriate by the Committee;
- have had experience for not less than ten years, at least two years of which was in a position of responsible charge, in professional work which demands a knowledge of the EIA process as shall satisfy the Committee; and
- have been an Associate Member for not less than three years.
A candidate applying for election or transfer to the class of Member of the Institute shall be supported by three corporate members of the Institute who personally know the candidate.

Associate Members
- have obtained a degree in the field of environmental protection or in a discipline relevant to the EIA process in a manner satisfactory to the Committee; or
- have been educated in a discipline related to EIA and have supplemented his academic qualifications with a period, of length that shall depend on individual circumstances, spent applying their academic qualifications to the EIA studies.
A candidate applying for election or transfer to the class of Associate Member of the Institute shall be supported by one Corporate Member who personally knows the candidate.
Students
Candidates for election to the class of student shall normally have attained the age of sixteen years, and, at the time of application, be a bona-fide student in Environmental Protection or in a related subject of which EIA forms an integral part, or under such conditions as shall satisfy the Committee for the purpose of this clause.
A candidate applying for election to the class of Student shall be proposed by one Corporate Member who personally knows the candidate.
Students
Candidates for election to the class of student shall normally have attained the age of sixteen years, and, at the time of application, be a bona-fide student in Environmental Protection or in a related subject of which EIA forms an integral part, or under such conditions as shall satisfy the Committee for the purpose of this clause.
A candidate applying for election to the class of Student shall be proposed by one Corporate Member who personally knows the candidate.