Grades

For more information on these grades please below, and the BIFM Grades document at the foot of this page.

Looking for help on joining the BIFM, or on how to upgrade your membership? The BIFM offers a FREE OF CHARGE guidance and advice service to all who wish to upgrade their BIFM Membership, or simply join the BIFM. If you are unsure of the process or would like further help on completing any required supporting documents, we can help you through this.

For help or further information please contact the Membership Team on 0845 058 1358 or via email to membership@bifm.org.uK



Associate
Associate grade is suitable for people who are new to the FM industry, or working within junior FM positions. 

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Member

Member grade members are entitled to use the post nominal letters MBIFM. You can apply to be Member grade via one of the following routes:

a) Three years’ management, two years’ FM experience and passed the BIFM Level 4 Diploma OR at least one years’ managerial and FM experience and have passed the BIFM Level 5 Diploma

b) Three years’ management, two years’ FM experience and passed the BIFM Part I examinations

c) Three years’ management, two years’ FM experience and have other relevant qualifications. The qualification must be FM related and be at Level 4 or 5. For more information on this route, please click here

 d) Five years’ FM and three years’ Management experience

All applications for Member and Certified grades require a full CV, current job description and reflective CPD record. Further supporting materials will also be required dependent upon the entry route of your application.

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Certified 

Certified grade members are entitled to use the post nominal letters CBIFM. You can apply to be Certified grade via one of the following routes:

a) Three years or more management and FM experience and passed BIFM Level 6 Diploma

b) Three years or more management and FM experience and completed BIFM Part II

c) Three years or more management and FM experience and completed BIFM Accredited HE Course at Level 6. Click here for more information on BIFM Accredited HE Courses 

d) Three years or more management and FM experience and have exempting qualifying criteria. For further information on this route, please click here

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All applications for Member and Certified grades require a full CV, current job description and reflective CPD record. Further supporting materials will also be required dependent upon the entry route of your application.

Fellowship of the BIFM

If you are currently a Certified member you can apply for Fellowship of the BIFM. Please click here for further information with regards to this



As part of BIFM’s Member Grade Review, a special resolution was passed at the BIFM AGM on 25th June 2009 for BIFM Qualified Member grade to become Certified Member grade.  This effectively means that all members who hold the qualified status will become Certified Members with immediate effect and are permitted to use the post nominals CBIFM as their new designatory status.

Existing member grades will not be affected by the introduction of this new grade.  New applicants to BIFM will be able to apply for the Certified Member grade from 4th January 2010, as will all current members wishing to upgrade to this membership status. 

If you are studying for a degree in Facilities Management or you are studying for one of the BIFM Qualifications you will be eligible for a student concession which will reduce your subscription to £67.00 per year, regardless of your membership grade. In order to claim this rate of membership you will be asked for proof of your student status.

If you are unemployed you are eligible to claim a reduced subscription for one year. Please contact the membership department on 0845 058 1358 or at membership@bifm.org.uk for more information.

If you are over 60 and not in full time employment, you are eligible to apply for a retired concessionary rate of membership. Again, please contact the membership department for further information.