Associate Member (AMIMarEST)

Associate Members are likely to be working in posts of increased responsibility in the design, management or execution of important work in a marine related profession.

To become an Associate Member, you will need to demonstrate to the Membership Committee that you meet the standards of competence and commitment laid down by Council for the category of Associate Member. Specifically, how you:

• Use a combination of general and specialist knowledge and understanding to exploit existing and emerging technology or sciences - You will need to be able to demonstrate how you maintain and extend your sound theoretical approach to the application of science, engineering or technology in practice. You will also need to demonstrate your use of a sound evidence-based approach to problem-solving and your contribution to continuous improvement.
• Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to develop, operate and maintain marine sector products, processes, systems, scientific principles or services (depending on your specialisation) - You will need to be able to demonstrate how you identify, review and select techniques, procedures and methods to address marine sector issues. You will need to show evidence of how you contribute to the selection and development of marine sector solutions and how you implement solutions and contribute to their evaluation.
• Provide commercial management - You will need to be able to demonstrate how you plan for effective project implementation, how you manage the planning, budgeting and organisation of tasks, people and resources, how you manage teams and develop staff to meet changing technical and managerial needs, and how you manage continuous quality improvement.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills - You will need to demonstrate evidence of your ability to communicate with others at all levels and to present and discuss proposals. You will also be required to demonstrate personal and social skills.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards, recognising your obligations to society, the profession and the environment - You will need to be able to demonstrate that you comply with the relevant codes of conduct for your profession and that you manage and apply safe systems of work. You will also need to show you undertake activities in a way that contributes to sustainable development, and that you carry out Continuing Professional Development (CPD) necessary to maintain and enhance competence in the area in which you practice.

Applicants to the category of Associate Member should be at least twenty-three years of age.