The Society has four grades of membership which represent the different stages of a surveyor’s career.

	Associate Trainee
	An Associate Trainee member of the Society is one enrolled on an SCS/RICS accredited course. Associate Trainees are entitled to: Access to the members’ centre of the website Society publications (reports, divisional ezines, quarterly updates, the Education newsletter) Access to free 1-hour evening CPD lectures, which are available to the membership nationwide
	Trainee
	A trainee member of the Society is: A graduate of an SCS/RICS accredited course, in relevant employment A sandwich year student on an SCS/RICS accredited undergraduate course, in relevant employment A final year student on a part-time SCS/RICS accredited undergraduate course, in relevant employment A student on a part-time/distance learning SCS/RICS accredited postgraduate course, in relevant employment Trainee members are enrolled on to the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC), a period of structured on-the-job training, the successful completion of which results in their being elected as a Member of the Society of Chartered Surveyors (MSCS), a Chartered Surveyor.
	Professional Member
	A Member of the Society of Chartered Surveyors (MSCS) is the designation for Chartered Surveyors in the Republic of Ireland. In order to become a MSCS, members must have an accredited qualification and have successfully completed the APC. The designation of MSCS is an internationally recognised mark of academic and professional excellence. Professional Members of the Society of Chartered Surveyors are entitled to dual membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) – the representative body for Chartered Surveyors worldwide. Members of the RICS (Chartered Surveyors) who practice in Ireland are entitled to apply to become Members of the SCS.
	Fellow
	There has been a notable increase in the numbers applying for Fellowship grade of the Society. Fellowship is a prestigious award that reflects the career achievements of property and construction professionals – and attaining SCS Fellowship is regarded in the industry as a true mark of distinction. In order to be eligible to apply for SCS Fellowship, you must be Chartered for a minimum of five years. In addition, you must be able to demonstrate successful career progression, a significant contribution to the profession (this could include participation in Society committees/publications/APC process), and a planned and committed approach to Continuing Professional Development.