Professional Assessment

1. General

To qualify for Professional Membership, candidates must satisfy ALL of the following criteria:

  1. Meet the requirements for academic qualifications and working experience set by HKIQEP (see https://hkiqep.org/membership-class/)
  2. Receive support from three Professional Members, Founding Fellows or Fellows who personally know the candidate
  3. Complete and pass the qualification process set by HKIQEP

Full details of the application process can be downloaded here

2. Qualification Process

The qualification process consists of three steps:

  • Step 1. Professional Assessment (Part I)
  • Step 2. Professional Membership Application
  • Step 3. Professional Assessment (Part II)

All three steps must be performed in order.

Candidates who have passed both Professional Assessment (Part I) and (Part II) will be considered to be elected as the Professional Members by the HKIQEP Council.

Step 1: Professional Assessment (Part I)

The next Professional Assessment (Part I) is scheduled for 13 September 2025 Saturday (in case of inclement weather, it will be postponed to 14 September 2025 Sunday)

Application period: 11 June ~ 25 August 2025 (Deadline extended!)

Online application: APPLY HERE

Refer to the Professional Membership Application Guidelines for details.

Step 2: Professional Membership Application

To be eligible for Professional Membership, candidates must:

  • Meet all requirements for Professional Membership as stated on the top of this page
  • Have passed Professional Assessment (Part I) within the last five years (60 months from date of notification letter)
  • The application form and application link will be available in September 2025

Application form

Online application portal: Apply now

Refer to the Professional Membership Application Guidelines for details.

Step 3: Professional Assessment (Part II)

Applications will be reviewed for completeness and eligibility upon receipt.

Eligible candidates will receive an invoice for the assessment fee, and will be provided with the dates of the Written Test sessions.

Candidates will be invited to attend an Interview within 6 months of taking the Written
Test.

Refer to the Professional Membership Application Guidelines for details.

3. Fees Schedule:

Fees* Payment Due
Professional Assessment (Part I) HKD 1,200 Before completing online application for Professional Assessment (Part I)
Professional Membership Application HKD 800 Before submitting application for Professional Membership
Professional Assessment (Part II) HKD 2,000 Upon confirmation that criteria for Professional Membership are met
Professional Membership Annual Subscription Fee HKD 1,000 Upon election to Professional Membership

*All fees paid are non-refundable

Bank: HSBC
Account Name: Hong Kong Institute of Qualified Environmental Professionals Limited
Account Number: 848-718524-001

  • Candidates are responsible for the payment of the above fees in a timely manner to facilitate the qualification process
  • When submitting evidence of payment, the Candidate’s name (and Candidate number if available) must be written on the receipt to avoid confusion

4. Appeal

Candidates who are dissatisfied with their assessment results may lodge an appeal. The following documents provide information on the appeal procedure.

Guidance for Appeal – Professional Assessment (Part I)

Guidance for Appeal – Professional Assessment (Part II)

5. Other Reminders

    1. All announcements and communications will be made through email; No postal mail will be sent.
    2. General notices will be posted on the HKIQEP website and social media sites (Facebook and LinkedIn).
    3. To avoid communication emails falling into spam folders, Applicants are advised to add our email addresses (general@hkiqep.org & qualification@hkiqep.org) to their contact list.

Last update: 19 June 2025