There are many benefits of achieving a high level professional qualification that admits entry to AEnvCoW, including:
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- Register for all webinars for free;
- Watch webinar videos in the Members Area;
- Opportunity to join our Members' Forum;
- Post your business details on our ‘Search for an EnvCoW’ Database, which is publicly available;
- Submit case studies for posting on the website (following review, and approval, by the Management Committee) and
- Receive discount for our annual conference, and training courses, (which equate to a Full Member annual subscription;
- Professional recognition allowing you to demonstrate your professional competence to colleagues, employers and clients;
- Enable you to meet client or organisational competency requirements;
- Opportunity to share skills and network with other EnvCoW professionals;
To join us, please ensure you have read the following documents and tick to confirm:
You should be aware of the term ‘Environmental Clerk of Works’ (EnvCoW) and how AEnvCoW seeks to define, and promote, which is outlined in our position statement above. It is crucial that applicants recognise, and demonstrate, this as an auditing / inspector role, which purely monitors compliance. Whilst we are aware that there are other definitions of EnvCoW provided by various organisations, we are working with stakeholders, to support each other’s aims and objectives, and to minimise inconsistencies in the scope of the role. Therefore please be mindful and demonstrate knowledge of the definition AEnvCow promotes, and upholds, as outlined in the position statement above when completing your application.
We have determined that your experience qualifies you for Full Membership.
(Minimum criteria = 4 years experience @ 1 x week site visits. Over 46 weeks per year x 4 years = 184 site visits total experience)
Full membership is AEnvCoWs highest level grade and is reserved for those EnvCoW with the experience, knowledge, and confidence to deliver the role during the construction phase of projects with a high level of environmental risk. This includes an in-depth knowledge of a variety of environmental constraints in addition to construction contracts, methods and terminology.
Evidence of this may be requested by AEnvCoW to validate this attainment of criteria
We have determined that your experience qualifies you for Associate Membership.
(Minimum criteria = 2 years experience @ 1 x site visit per week. Over 46 weeks per year x 2 years = 92 site visits total experience total experience)
Associate members have already established their EnvCoW careers and are providing EnvCoW services to projects with low environmental risk. Associates are expected to work closely, or shadow, more experienced EnvCoWs. These members have aspirations to increase their knowledge and experience, develop their careers and promote the highest standards.
Evidence of this may be requested by AEnvCoW to validate this attainment of criteria
You can apply for either of these membership levels.
Affiliate Membership
Affiliate membership is open to anyone with an interest in environmental management, EnvCoW, or environmental compliance monitoring in the construction industry.
This membership grade does not convey any inference of competence.
Graduate / Entry Level
A recent graduate, apprentice, or someone at the beginning of their EnvCoW career, already undertaking full or part-time work in the environmental sector, or are volunteering to gain experience. You have a basic understanding of EnvCoW terminology and concepts, and some experience of their practical application. This membership is for members who are working towards a competence-assessed membership grade and Entry Level members are expected to work closely, or shadow, more experienced EnvCoWs.