STEP 1: MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION PACK

To begin the application process, please request a membership application pack by telephone 01730 266430 or email membership@ybdsa.co.uk.

Our Membership Coordinator will then send you a link to complete an online membership application form.

STEP 2: APPLICATION AND DOCUMENTS 

Applicants must complete the ABYA Membership Application Form in full and provide the information relevant to the grade of Membership they are applying for.

Once your application has been submitted, the ABYA Membership Coordinator will contact you with details on how to pay the application fee.

Completed applications will only be assessed once the application form has been fully submitted and the application fee has been received.

The assessment criteria 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: 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.

VIEW THE ABYA MEMBERSHIP MATRIX - ALL MEMBERSHIP GRADES

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.