Find Your Grade
Answer a few questions to find the IIESMS membership grade that matches your qualifications and experience.
How it works
Work through the three questions below. Your answers will point you to the right IIESMS membership grade. If you are still unsure, contact us and we will advise you directly.
Question 1: What is your highest relevant qualification?
No formal qualification or currently studying at NFQ Level 5 or above -- Student member (EUR 30/year). No post-nominal. No experience required.
No formal qualification but working in the field -- Associate Member, A.IIESMS (EUR 150/year). Open entry, 15 hours CPD annually.
NFQ Level 6 (Higher Certificate, Advanced Certificate) -- Technician, T.IIESMS (EUR 195/year). 20 hours CPD annually.
NFQ Level 7 (Ordinary Degree, BEng Ordinary) -- Graduate Member, G.IIESMS (EUR 220/year) with 2 years of experience. Or a discipline-specific grade (see Question 2).
NFQ Level 8 (Honours Degree, BEng Honours, HDip) -- Member, M.IIESMS (EUR 275/year) with 3 years of experience. Or a certified discipline-specific grade (see Question 2).
NFQ Level 9 (Masters, Postgraduate Diploma) -- you may be eligible for Fellow, F.IIESMS (EUR 325/year) with 5 years of senior experience.
Question 2: Do you work in a specific discipline?
If your work falls within one of these four disciplines, you may apply for a discipline-specific certified grade:
Fire Safety -- Fire Engineer, FEng.IIESMS (NFQ 7, 2 years) or Certified Fire Engineer, CFEng.IIESMS (NFQ 8, 4 years). EUR 295/year.
Industrial Engineering -- Industrial Engineer, IndEng.IIESMS (NFQ 7, 2 years) or Certified Industrial Engineer, CIndEng.IIESMS (NFQ 8, 4 years). EUR 295/year.
Facilities Management -- Maintenance Engineer, MaintEng.IIESMS (NFQ 7, 2 years) or Certified Maintenance Engineer, CMaintEng.IIESMS (NFQ 8, 4 years). EUR 295/year.
Safety and Health -- Practitioner, PSH.IIESMS (NFQ 7, 2 years) or Certified Practitioner, CPSH.IIESMS (NFQ 8, 4 years). EUR 295/year.
If your work spans multiple disciplines or does not fit one category, apply for the core grade that matches your qualification level.
Question 3: How many years of relevant experience do you have?
None or currently studying -- Student (EUR 30/year)
Any amount, no formal qualification -- Associate Member, A.IIESMS (EUR 150/year)
2 years with NFQ Level 7 -- Graduate Member (EUR 220/year) or discipline-specific grade (EUR 295/year)
3 years with NFQ Level 8 -- Member (EUR 275/year) or certified discipline-specific grade (EUR 295/year)
4 years with NFQ Level 8 in a specific discipline -- Certified grade (EUR 295/year)
5+ years in a senior role with NFQ Level 9 -- Fellow (EUR 325/year)
Grade Progression Pathway
You do not need to progress through every grade. Apply directly for the grade that matches your current qualifications.
Student
Currently enrolled at NFQ Level 5+. No experience required. EUR 30/year.
Associate (A.IIESMS)
Open entry. EUR 150/year. 15 hours CPD.
Technician (T.IIESMS)
NFQ Level 6. EUR 195/year. 20 hours CPD.
Graduate (G.IIESMS)
NFQ Level 7 + 2 years. EUR 220/year. 25 hours CPD.
Member (M.IIESMS)
NFQ Level 8 + 3 years. EUR 275/year. 30 hours CPD.
Fellow (F.IIESMS)
NFQ Level 9 or nomination + 5 years senior. EUR 325/year. 30 hours CPD.
Student
Currently enrolled at NFQ Level 5+. No experience required. EUR 30/year.
Associate (A.IIESMS)
Open entry. EUR 150/year. 15 hours CPD.
Technician (T.IIESMS)
NFQ Level 6. EUR 195/year. 20 hours CPD.
Graduate (G.IIESMS)
NFQ Level 7 + 2 years. EUR 220/year. 25 hours CPD.
Member (M.IIESMS)
NFQ Level 8 + 3 years. EUR 275/year. 30 hours CPD.
Fellow (F.IIESMS)
NFQ Level 9 or nomination + 5 years senior. EUR 325/year. 30 hours CPD.
Common Questions
Yes. You do not need to start as a Student and work up. Apply for the grade that matches your current qualifications and experience.
International qualifications are accepted where they are equivalent to the NFQ levels specified. Contact us if you are unsure about equivalence.
Core grades are open across all disciplines. Certified grades are discipline-specific and require both a relevant qualification and sector experience, plus a professional review.
Apply through the professional review process as you gain qualifications and experience. No requirement to progress through every intermediate grade.
Yes. Retired Associate Members pay EUR 75 per year.
Ready to apply?
Choose your grade and apply online. Registration is EUR 15 one-off.