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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR DIFFERENT MEMBERSHIP GRADES

Associate Member (AMPRIS)

A new entrant to the profession who:

  • Adheres to the Institute's code of ethics;

  • Has a graduate level of education or training based on the science, engineering or technology of plastics and rubber.

Member (MPRIS)

A professional who:

  • Adheres to the Institute's code of ethics;

  • Has a graduate level of education or training based on the science, engineering or technology of plastics and rubber;

  • Has acquired and demonstrated skills through professional activity.


Fellow (FPRIS)

A mature, senior person who:

  • Adheres to the Institute's code of ethics;

  • Has a graduate level of education or training based on the science, engineering or technology of plastics and rubber;

  • Has acquired and demonstrated skills through professional activity.

And who has made outstanding contributions in one or more of the following ways:

  • To the promotion, advancement or application of the science, engineering or technology of plastics and rubber;

  • To the profession;

  • To the management or direction of organisations in which the science, engineering or technology of plastics and rubber are important.