Whether you work as a mechanical engineer, tradesperson, or in a role supporting the HVAC&R building services industry, there are several AIRAH membership types.
All new members are assigned the Affiliate (Affil.AIRAH) grade by default.
To upgrade your membership, we ask that you complete a grading application. Our Member (M.AIRAH) and Associate Member (AM.AIRAH) grades are assigned according to a mix of qualifications, experience, and job responsibility.
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To qualify as a Member (M.AIRAH), you must meet one of the following:
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Hold a degree or a recognised equivalent in engineering or physical science and have been actively engaged in HVAC&R for not less than three years, two years of which have been in responsible charge of work. |
Hold a certificate or recognised equivalent in engineering or physical science and have been actively engaged in HVAC&R for not less than eight years, three years of which shall have been in responsible charge of work. |
Have been in responsible charge of work involving technical decisions in the design, construction, or teaching of HVAC&R for a period of five years and have been actively engaged in HVAC&R for not less than twelve years. |
To qualify as an Associate Member (AM.AIRAH), you must meet one of the following:
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Hold an approved certificate in engineering or physical science and have been actively engaged in the Industry for not less than four years. |
Have been actively engaged in the Industry for a period of not less than eight years, three years of which shall have been in responsible charge of work. |
Are in a branch of the industry in which a relevant apprenticeship has been completed, and after completing this apprenticeship shall have been actively engaged in the industry for not less than six years. |
Member / Associate Member grading application
Please note: This application is completed and submitted online. You will be required to sign in to your existing AIRAH account.
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