Career specialisms
The Institute has two schemes for Chartered Architectural Technologists to recognise specialisms in specific areas.
STATUS AND RECOGNITION
Your CIAT credentials are a recognition of your skills and competence within the discipline of Architectural Technology, with the ACIAT designation for Associate members. For Chartered Members, Chartered Architectural Technologist, MCIAT is a globally recognised standard of excellence and benchmarks your knowledge, experience and professionalism.
KNOWLEDGE AND DEVELOPMENT
CIAT membership offers you the chance to attend CPD events locally and virtually through our AT CPD Register, as well as events held by your Region/Centre, to help you maintain high levels of professionalism and develop your technical and professional knowledge. Receive specialist support via MentorMatchMe and Technology Network.
NETWORKING
Engage with your peers and fellow professionals. Make new contacts, exchange ideas and expand your professional and social networks. Network in your designated Region/Centre with fellow members, affiliates and built environment professionals at numerous events like our annual AT Awards, with opportunities to get directly involved with the Institute at Regional, national and international levels.
ACCOUNTABILITY AND CREDIBILITY
Demonstrate your commitment to the highest professional and ethical standards in Architectural Technology. Being a part of CIAT demonstrates to clients, colleagues and employers that they are in safe hands.
EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND SERVICES
Receive our free quarterly magazine AT Journal, the only journal in the UK dedicated to the discipline of Architectural Technology, weekly e-newsletter AT Weekly and aspirATion magazine, the e-magazine for students and early career professionals, to be kept in the loop with all things AT and CIAT.
INFLUENCE AND EVOLUTION
Have a voice to enhance legislation and regulation, while contributing to the operation of your Institute. Drive the industry forward and continually improve practises in the discipline of Architectural Technology.
Other benefits
Mentor Match Me
Become involved with CIAT's online mentoring scheme which provides a variety of benefits for all members and affiliates.
CSCS cards
Members and affiliates can apply for CSCS cards to prove professional status whilst on site.
TOTUM Professionals membership
Members and affiliates of CIAT are eligible for a TOTUM Professionals membership, a closed group discount membership.
Guiide
A retirement planning tool for members and affiliates of CIAT.
An Architectural Technologist worked on my project – are they one of your members?
You would need to check our online Directory of Practices, which holds the details of the Chartered Members who are on the Institute's Register of Practices. This can be accessed here. This does not necessarily mean they are not a member of the Institute; if you cannot find the individual you are looking for, please call the office to see if we can help.
Can I join CIAT with an apprenticeship?
Yes, apprentices are welcome to join CIAT as student members, which is free for the duration of your apprenticeship. Once you complete your apprenticeship, you are eligible to upgrade your membership to Associate or another class of membership, depending on your employment status. From there, you will be able to progress to become a Chartered Architectural Technologist, MCIAT through the Professional Assessment process.
If the qualification linked to your apprenticeship is CIAT-Accredited, you will be exempt from completing the educational standards section of the Professional Assessment process.
You would then need to compile a portfolio of evidence which should contain aspects from your apprenticeship and any other relevant work experience – if appropriate – and sit the professional interview.