Membership FAQs

Application

Should I send a curriculum vitae (cv) with my application form?

How long will it take after I send you my application form before I know if my application has been successful?

What information do I need to send with my application form?

Do I need to send payment with my application?

I am already a member of IFE and want to upgrade my membership. How do I do this?

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

I am applying for Member grade and understand I need to send information about my continuing professional development (CPD). Please can you explain what you need with my application?

Examinations/Qualifications

Do I need to send original copies of my qualification certificates?

Do I need to send copies of other certificates relating to things like Continuing Professional Development?

I don't have the IFE Examinations can I still apply for membership?

I have the Station Officers examination. Can I still claim my Grads?

I think my qualifications are accredited by IFE as equivalent to some of the IFE examinations. How can I find out if they are accredited and at what level?

IPD Requirements

I am applying for Technician/Member grade and understand that you need an Initial Professional Development (IPD) Report with my application. What is this?

Membership fees

How much does it cost to join IFE?

I've heard that if I join after 1 October I can pay next year's subscription fee and get the last three months of this year free. Is that correct?

Referees

Do I need referees to sign my application form when I apply for membership?