You can apply for Registered Environmental Practitioner if you are an Associate Member of the IES. You will need to have a minimum of:​

• At least one year’s full-time relevant work-based experience; and​

• Equivalent to a Level 5 in the Qualifications and Credit Framework of England, Wales and Northern Ireland (or equivalent knowledge through professional practice).​​

Candidates need to demonstrate their competence in four key competencies:​ application of knowledge and understanding of the environment to further the aims of sustainability​; active support of the sustainable management of the environment​; effective communication and interpersonal skills​; and a personal commitment to professional standards, recognising obligations to society, the profession, and the environment​.

​Candidates can demonstrate their competence either through completing a report or undertaking a Professional Review Interview. Applying through the IES allows you to determine which route suits you. The REnvP information pack gives more detailed information about these routes to help you decide which option to pursue.