Incorporated Membership (IMaPS)

This level of membership is aimed at professionals working in the construction industry who wish to demonstrate their skills, knowledge and experience of CDM-related activities. 

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

Is this for me?

Perfect for you if you are working in the construction industry and wish to demonstrate your skills, knowledge and experience of CDM-related activities.

What are the eligibility criteria?

You must have a minimum of 5 years working in a design or construction health and safety role and be able to meet the 10 point criteria in relation to your qualifications and experience.

What is the annual cost?

There is a £140 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 £225. 

What are the benefits?

Find out more about the benefits of joining APS.

Application Form

Please complete the application form and once we verify that you meet the eligibility criteria we'll get in touch.

Application forms and all supporting evidence should be returned by email 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.


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 IMaPS. 

There are three tables of credits, each designed to correspond to the appropriate box within the qualifications section of the IMaPS application form. All Design related qualifications start with an APS reference D; all Health and Safety qualifications start with an APS reference H: and all Construction qualifications start with an APS reference C.


What post-nominal letters can I use?

As an Incorporated Member you will be entitled to use IMaPS to promote your name to clients and industry.

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