Certified Membership (CMaPS)

This category is aimed at professionals demonstrating a depth and breadth of skills, knowledge and experience in design & construction health and safety risk management. Applicants for Incorporated Membership must pass the CDM2015 online exam along with 4 specialist exams; 1 being ‘Health’ with another 3 of your choosing from the exams available.

Please refer to the guidance and credit tables below.
Click on download for the application form.

What is the Certified Membership category of membership?

Experienced, practicing professionals demonstrating a depth and breadth of skills, knowledge and experience (SKE) in design and construction health and safety risk management. 

Is this for me?

Perfect for individuals looking to demonstrate to clients or members of their organisation, a high level of skills, knowledge and experience as well as a proven ability in specialist areas. 

What is the annual cost?

There is a £160 initial application fee. Once all processes for membership have been completed you will be invited to become a Member and pay the annual subscription fee due currently £240.  

Transitioning from IMaPS to CMaPS? The £160 initial CMaPS application fee will be waived but a nominal fee will be applied to cover the process involved in upgrading to this register.   

Eligibility criteria

New applicants will have to prove that they have 22 credit points or more, complete and pass both the online CDM2015 examination and telephone interview. Once these steps are completed, prospective members will need to complete 4 specialist knowledge examinations, one being the mandatory occupational health exam, plus another 3 of their choosing. This will complete the application process.


Table of credit points

Download this document to assist you in self-assessing your points within the qualifications section of your application. You will need this to apply for CMaPS. 


Application Form

Applicants need to complete the application form. Once received, we will verify that the eligibility criteria is met and get in touch. Application forms and supporting evidence should be returned to membership@aps.org.uk


Application Guidance Notes

To find out more about applying, download our guidance document. For further advice, please contact the membership department on 0131 442 6603.


What post-nominal letters can I use?

As a certified member members will be entitled to use CMaPS to promote their name to clients, industry and their organisation.

What are the benefits?

One of the key benefits is that members will be able to demonstrate to their clients a wider detailed knowledge of construction health and safety by having been examined in four specialist ‘knowledge areas’.

Do I need to sit the CDM2015 online exam?

Yes, in order to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of current regulations and subjects such as asbestos, working at height and lead, you will need to sit and pass the online exam. Sit the online CDM exam - IMaPS & CMaPS applicants only