STEP 1: MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION PACK

To begin your application for ABYA Membership, please contact us to request a Membership Application Pack by telephone or email: +44 (0)1730 266430 | membership@abya.co.uk.

Once your request has been received, we will send you an email containing a link to the online application form along with detailed information about our Membership Grades, Annual Membership Fees and the many benefits of becoming an ABYA Member.

STEP 2: APPLICATION AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS 

All applicants are required to complete the ABYA Membership Application Form and provide the information relevant to the grade of Membership they are applying for.

The assessment criteria and supporting documentation differ for Associate, Accredited and Full Membership. Full details of the requirements for each grade are provided within the Grades of Membership section of our website.

STEP 3: APPLICATION AND ASSESSMENT DATES

Once you have submitted your completed Membership Application Form, the ABYA Membership Coordinator will contact you with details of how to pay the applicable application fee.

Applications will be considered at the next scheduled ABYA Committee Meeting, provided that:

• the application form has been completed in full;
• Assessment requirements differ for each grade of Membership. Associate applicants complete two online examinations, Accredited applicants complete the Accredited Membership Assessment and submit a Bill of Sale, while Full Membership applicants are assessed through the submission of supporting sales documentation. Please refer to the relevant Membership grade for the full assessment requirements.
• the application fee has been paid.

If you have any questions about the application process or Membership requirements, please contact the ABYA Membership Coordinator at membership@abya.co.uk.

STEP 4: THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS

Applications are assessed by members of the ABYA Committee to ensure that applicants meet the professional standards required for their chosen grade of Membership.

As part of the assessment process, applicants may be invited to attend an online Assessment Panel via Microsoft Teams. This provides an opportunity to discuss their application, supporting documentation and professional experience in more detail.

Following the assessment, constructive feedback will be provided through the ABYA office. Where appropriate, assessors may also offer to discuss their comments directly with applicants, providing guidance and support to help them achieve the required standard for Membership.

NB: PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY (PI) INSURANCE

We require members at all grades of professional membership to hold appropriate Professional Indemnity Insurance. This PI Insurance is to cover a minimum of £100,000 each and every claim or £250,000 aggregate and cover the work done by the ABYA Member, and includes sufficient legal costs cover as well as boat value.