Joining as a profile candidate

Who can apply?
Any candidate in self-employment, or without a formal qualification or with an unrecognised qualification.

There are three types of profile candidate:

Type A: for applicants who have not completed a recognised qualification or have a non-recognised qualification with experience within the industry.

Type B: for applicants who have a recognised qualification but are self-employed as a sole practitioner, partner, director or LLP member. You will be required to register your practice, as per the Institute’s Code of Conduct, within three months of the date of your membership acknowledgement letter. Failure to comply will mean that your membership application will be rejected and application fee forfeited. If you require a holding letter to obtain professional indemnity insurance, this will be issued upon receipt of your completed application.

Type C: for applicants who previously held Chartered Membership but have allowed it to become inactive for more than three years. You must complete the professional practice units of the Chartered Architectural Technologist POP Record (Units 15–17) and successfully attend the Professional Practice Re-entry Interview.

How long does it last?
This grade is not time based but you are encouraged to progress your membership at your own pace. Membership subscriptions are renewable annually.

Is there a designation?
No, it is not permitted for you to make reference to CIAT or to being a member on business stationery or verbally.

How to apply
To apply as a profile candidate, you will need to complete the membership application form which you can complete online by clicking here.

To register your practice, please complete the form below and return it along with copies of business stationery for Institute approval and evidence of adequate professional indemnity insurance showing expiry date.

  Practice profile form for profile candidates

  Requirements for CIAT Registered Practices

Download a copy of the Careers and Membership Handbook:

  Careers and Membership Handbook