The Group of International Professional Bodies

Click here to go to Our MissionOur Mission

To bring recognition to multi-skilled personnel, skilled trades, crafts & professions.

Click here to go to Our ObjectivesOur Objectives

• To encourage a positive & energetic attitude to the challenges of careers that require diversity, creativity & intellect.
• To help members achieve their personal aspirations, fulfil their career ambitions & develop their innate potential.
• To support lifelong learning & encourage education in skilled professions.
• To give professional recognition to those who provide a valuable contribution to society.

Click here to go to MembershipMembership

Applicants will be assessed on their education, training, knowledge, skill & experience (K.S.E.). Due consideration will be given to those who are qualified only by practical experience. There are many people who, through no fault of their own, have not had the opportunity to gain academic qualifications during their careers. These people may also apply for membership based on their own individual merits, practical experience and position.

Membership of AMS will confer the following benefits:

• Use of the appropriate designatory letters.
• Professional status and recognition.
• A special Certificate or Diploma stating your Skills.
• Option to study professional diploma courses.
• Progression onto a degree programme.
• Free journal.
• Free advert in the journal when seeking a new position or recruiting for your own company.
• Recommendation of new members gains reduced fees.

Additional Qualifications:

Once a member:

• The Multi-Skilled Achievement Award (MAA) can be applied for, depending upon the grade of membership.

Click here to view and download the application form PDF for The Academy of Multi-Skills.

|

Click here to go to GradesGrades

Student Member - Stud.AMS (Cert.Ms)

The applicant should have completed the first year of a course of studies, be qualified to NVQ Level 1, Foundation GNVQ or be receiving training on an apprenticeship. Foundation skills in occupations.

Affiliate Member - Aff.AMS (Cert.Ms)

Holders of NVQ Level 2, GNVQ, ONC/OND, City & Guilds, BTEC or SCOTVEC/SQA awards or those receiving training on an apprenticeship. Operative or semi-skilled occupations.

Associate Member - A.M.A.M.S. (Dip.Ms)

Holders of NVQ Level 3, Advanced GNVQ, ONC/OND, City & Guilds, BTEC or SCOTVEC/SQA awards. Also those with relevant qualifications and/or experience. Technician, skilled trades, crafts and professions, and supervisory occupations.

Full Member - M.A.M.S. (Dip.Ms)

Holders of NVQ Level 4, HNC/HND, City & Guilds, Certificates/Diplomas of higher education, BTEC or SCOTVEC/SQA awards. First, Foundation, Associate’s & Bachelor’s Degrees. Also those with relevant qualifications and/or experience. Skilled trades, crafts and professions; technical and junior management occupations.

Fellow - F.A.M.S. (Dip.Ms)

NVQ Level 5 & Master’s Degree. Chartered, professional and senior management occupations. Also those with relevant professional qualifications and/or appropriate experience.

Companion - C.A.M.S. (Dip.Ms)

Holders of a Doctorate Degree and those in a senior position.

Note:

• The K.S.E. of self-employed people will gain a level and grade in AMS.
• We will also take membership of other professional bodies into account.
• The equivalent worldwide qualifications will apply in each grade.
• Application can be made to be upgraded to the next level of membership as further K.S.E. (Knowledge, Skills & Experience) is gained.
• A further Skills Certificate/Diploma can be gained at any time upon submission of proof relating to the acquirement of the new skill and payment of a one off fee.

|

Click here to go to Annual SubscriptionAnnual Subscription

• Companion £50.00
• Fellow £45.00
• Full Member £40.00
• Associate Member £35.00
• Affiliate Member £30.00
• Student Member £15.00
• Retired Member Half Fees

Subscriptions are due annually on the date of election.

|

Click here to go to Specialists CoursesSpecialists Courses

Members of The Academy of Multi-Skills may study any of our courses by distance learning through our Professional Education, Training and Development Division.

• Course Number: 38 Diploma of Merit in Multi-Skills
• Course Number: AEA/2 The Academy of Executives & Administrators Diploma of Merit
• Course Number: AEA/4 Professional Diploma for Chief Executives
• Course Number: AEA/6 Executive Diploma in Professional Business Management
• Course Number: AEA/8 Executive Diploma in Professional Management
• Course Number: AEA/10 Executive Diploma in Professional Technical Management
• Course Number: AEA/12 Executive Diploma in Professional Manufacturing
• Course Number: AEA/14 Executive Diploma in Professional Manufacturing Management
• Course Number: AEA/16 Chief Administrators Professional Diploma
• Course Number: AEA/18 Professional Diploma in Business Administration
• Course Number: AEA/20 Professional Diploma in Administration & Management
• Course Number: AEA/22 Professional Diploma in Technical Administration
• Course Number: AEA/24 Professional Diploma in Manufacturing Administration
• Course Number: AEA/26 Professional Diploma in Manufacturing Management Administration