Associate Membership

Associate Membership (AIEMA) is the knowledge-based level of IEMA membership for those individuals who have demonstrated a clear understanding of the principles and practices of environmental management and assessment. Associate Membership is achieved by completing either an Open Book Assessment or a certified training course entitling successful candidates to use the suffix AIEMA.

The Associate Open Book Assessment

The open book assessment is held three times per year - February, June and October. Candidates are given a two week period to complete an assessment paper consisting of ten questions.

The criteria for Associate Membership have an even spread across the tools of Environmental Impact Assessment, environmental auditing and Environmental Management Systems. There are three key modules:

1. Environmental Sustainability
2. Assessment, Interpretation and Management of Environmental Performance
3. Environmental Legislation (based on UK legislation at present)

The Associate Membership application pack can be downloaded by clicking the link below. The application pack includes a guide and a registration form for the Open Book Assessment.

To download the IEMA Code of Practice by which all members must abide, open the following link:
  IEMA Code of Practice.pdf (99.71 KB)

The next Associate Open Book Assessment will be held between 9th - 23rd June 2008 with the closing date for applications on the 16th May 2008.

Assessment	Closing for applications	Assessment dates
June 2008	16th May 2008	9th - 23rd June 2008
International June 2008	16th May 2008	9th - 23rd June 2008
October 2008	12th September 2008	29th September – 13th October 2008

Open Book Assessment Past Exam Papers can be downloaded here:
  Open Book Paper Feb 06.pdf (197.62 KB)
  Open Book Paper Oct 05.pdf (202.13 KB)
  Open Book Paper June 05.pdf (197.33 KB)
  Useful Websites and Reading Material UPDATED 2008.doc (413.5 KB)

Membership Workshops are held prior to each assessment. They provide an opportunity to obtain tips and guidance on how to approach the assessment. These workshops are extremely popular and are FREE to members.

To reserve a place and for further information

 International Open Book Assessment

The IEMA is holding its next International Open Book Assessment in June 2008. The International Open Book Assessment is designed to enable our Members outside of the UK to undertake an Open Book Assessment without the need to refer to UK legislation or undertake a training course.

The assessment will focus on international treaties and protocols with a short essay question on your local legislation. If you have any questions please contact the Professional Standards Team at professional.standards@iema.net

The next International Open Book Assessment will take place between the 9th - 23rd June 2008. The submission deadline will be 16th May 2008. Please note that it is intended that only one International Open Book Assessment will be run each year, so please take advantage of this opportunity.

  International Associate Membership Application Pack 2008.pdf (173.33 KB)

  International Associate Membership Application Pack 2008.doc (204 KB)

Open Book Assessment Past Papers can be found on our frequently asked questions page (Question 7) here: Associate Frequently Asked Questions

Associate Certificate Courses

The alternative method to the Open Book Assessment is to participate on an Associate Certificate course.

These courses have been designed so that even those with a limited amount of environmental knowledge can gain the required level of knowledge for Associate Membership. They are also available in a range of formats to suit your learning style and time constraints: Distance Learning, Part-time Residential or Full-time intensive programmes.

Please visit our Training pages for a full list of providers and courses: Training

Frequently Asked Questions

Please click here to view our Frequently Asked Questions page Associate FAQ

IEMA Membership benefits

Networking

There are regular opportunities to network with experienced environmental practitioners from the fields of environmental management, auditing and assessment. This opens up the opportunity to form professional relationships that can be mutually beneficial.

Professional Development

Gain professional qualifications and access support through the Continued Professional Development Scheme and careers service.

Recognition

Be recognised and valued as a professional practitioner across the environmental field.

Magazine Subscription

Keep up to date with the development of best practice programmes and with topical issues in the free bi-monthly magazine ‘the environmentalist’.

Free Regional Events

On joining the IEMA, members are allocated to a region and receive regular invitations to free and discounted regional and national activities, events and environmental conferences

Publications

Receive free or discounted publications and professional indemnity insurance. The IEMA produce a number of publications, including reports and guidelines on best practice.

Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv)

Full and Fellow members of the IEMA now have the opportunity to become Chartered Environmentalist.

Income Tax Relief

Income tax relief on your annual membership subscription.

Professional Indemnity Insurance

The IEMA works with preferred Broker S-Tech Insurance Services and through S-Tech IEMA members are able to obtain free of charge advice, information and quotations. Please visit Professional Indemnity Insurance for more details.

If you require further information on membership or the benefits of membership please email us at info@iema.net

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