Definition
A Technical Member has satisfied the ICES qualification and experience requirements in order to become a fully qualified Technical Member. A Technical Member is committed to maintaining the ICES Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements. Technical membership is available for both commercial management and geospatial engineering specialists.

Eligibility
A Technical Member will have:

• Either an approved HNC/HND or NVQ Level 3 and/or has successfully fulfiled the ICES Technical Member competencies.
• At least three years approved experience.

Benefits of Membership
In addition to the core benefits of membership, the Technical Member grade also offers:

• The award of the designatory letters, TMInstCES.
• A recognised professional qualification at technical level.
• The opportunity to apply to upgrade to Corporate Membership, when eligible.
• Ten copies per year of the Institution journal, Civil Engineering Surveyor.
• Access to ICES regional events programme.

How to Apply
The Technical Member application document must include:

For first time applicants: Application Form ICES101 to be signed by two sponsors.
For existing members: Upgrade Form ICES 102 to be signed by two sponsors.
A passport sized photograph.
Two copies of a Detailed CV (1,000-1,500 words).
Two copies of an Experience Report (1,000-1,500 words).
A comprehensive record of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) undertaken in the last year.
The necessary application fee.
Either evidence of an appropriate qualification or a completed ICES Technical Member Competency Form.

Please return all requested documentation to the Education, Training and Membership Officer at ICES Head Office.