1. Briefing Session on Qualification Process for Professional Membership Prof. Alexis Lau Chair, Qualification Panel 16 April 2019

2. Why? Demand is growing… Potential supply is growing…
infrastructure projects, consultants and construction industry
corporate environmental management and policy
Potential supply is growing…
many new environmental science and management programs
many more graduates passionate about the environment
Bridging the gap between potential supply and demand
university programs will now have a common core body of knowledge better matching the demand
potential employers will have a pool of quality talent to better match their needs
new environmental industry contributing to HK's social and economic development
Supporting the sustainable development of HK for future generations...
Why establish HKIQEP

3. Our Vision Our Strategy
To develop Hong Kong as the Centre of Excellence for developing qualified environmental professionals in the Pearl River Delta (PRD) region.
Our Strategy
Developing a qualification process and registry of qualified environmental professionals
Creating a market demand for qualified environmental professionals
Strengthening environmental tertiary education
Nurturing cross-disciplinary environmental professionals

4. Membership Categories and Requirements
General Requirements
Student Member
Associate Member
Professional Member
Fellow*
Environmental degree
Attending No
Yes -
Experience in environmental work
5 years
10 years
15 years
Position of responsibility in environmental work
3 years
Recognised member of Institutional Partners
Supporters
1 PM/F/FF
3 PM/F/FF
3 F/FF
Passed Qualification Process
PM: Professional Member F: Fellow FF: Founding Fellow
* Fellow must be HKIQEP Professional Member

5. Student Membership Requirement Application Fee
Applicant completes & s application to with payment receipt copy
HKIQEP Membership Committee reviews application and makes recommendations to the Executive Committee
The Executive Committee makes the final decision on membership admission
Requirement
Have attained the age of 18 years; and,
Be a student in a degree, program or course in the environmental field; and,
Be proposed by a Founding Fellow, Fellow or a Professional Member who personally knows the candidate
Application
Membership forms (click HERE)
Verified student status proof (with expiry date)
Fee
Application Fee: HK$200
No annual subscription fee

6. Associate Membership Requirement Application Fee
Applicant completes and application to with payment receipt copy
HKIQEP Membership Committee reviews application and makes recommendations to the Executive Committee
Executive Committee makes the final decision on membership admission
Applicant submits annual subscription fee
Associate Member fulfils CPD requirement (10 units) every year after admission
Requirement
Have intention to proceed to become a Professional Member; and
Have obtained a degree in the environmental field acceptable to the Executive Committee; or have been educated in a discipline related to the environmental field and have supplemented his/her academic qualifications with working and/or research experience in the environmental field for not less than five years; and
Be supported by a Founding Fellow, Fellow or Professional Member who personally knows the candidate
Application
Membership forms (click HERE )
Verified academic qualifications and employment proof required
Fee
Application Fee: HKD300
Annual Subscription Fee: HKD300

7. Professional Membership
To qualify for Professional Membership, a Candidate must satisfy ALL of the following criteria:
Be a recognised member of an Institutional Partner
Meet the requirements for academic qualifications and working experience set by HKIQEP
Receive support from three Professional Members, Founding Fellows or Fellows who personally know the Candidate
Complete and pass the qualification process set by HKIQEP

8. Institutional Partner Membership
HKIQEP Professional Members must be a current recognized member of an Institutional Partner (IP) of HKIQEP
Note 1: Proof of valid IP membership is a prerequisite for Candidates applying for HKIQEP Professional Membership
Note 2: Candidates are recommended to begin IP membership application as soon as possible, as the process may take several months

9. Academic Qualifications and Work Experience
All Candidates for Professional Membership must meet the following academic qualification and work experience requirements
Without environmental related degree
With environmental related degree
Environmental related work experience
10 years
5 years
Hold position of responsibility in environmental related work
3 years

10. Supporters Requirements
To apply for Professional Membership, Candidates must obtain endorsement from three (3) Supporters
Supporters may be:
HKIQEP Professional Members
HKIQEP Fellows
HKIQEP Founding Fellows
All three Supporters must sign the Candidate’s application form, as well as initial all pages of any supporting documents
A Membership Directory is available on the HKIQEP website listing all current HKIQEP members for easy reference

11. Qualification Process
The qualification process consists of 3 steps that must be completed in order
A maximum of 5 years between steps 1 and 2 is permitted
MHKIQEP
1) Professional Assessment (Part I)
17 August 2019
3) Professional Assessment (Part II)
January & February 2020
2) Professional Membership Application
July – October 2019

12. Professional Assessment (Part I)
Application period: 15 April ~ 30 June 2019 Assessment date: 17 August 2019
MHKIQEP
1) Professional Assessment (Part I)
17 August 2019
3) Professional Assessment (Part II)
January & February 2020
2) Professional Membership Application
July – October 2019

13. Professional Assessment (Part I)
Pay the relevant application fee
Complete online application form and upload payment receipt
Receive confirmation and Study Guide
Attend Professional Assessment (Part I) examination on August 17, 20191
Receive results2
Notes:
In case of inclement weather, assessment date will be rescheduled for August 18, 2019.
Candidates who passed may defer their application for Professional Membership. Results are valid for five (5) years. Candidates who failed may retake the assessment. There is no limit to number of attempts.

14. Professional Assessment (Part I)
3 hours 100 questions (multiple choice)
Closed-book examination in English
To pass the Examination, candidates must achieve passing scores in each of the six areas as well as obtain an overall pass
Environmental Science, Management & Policy
Noise
Air
Waste
EIA & HA
Water

15. Professional Assessment (Part I)
Result are valid up to 5 years
Study guide will be provided after application
No prerequisite requirement
No limit on the number of attempts
Links to materials:
Syllabus: HERE
Application: HERE

16. ESMP Environmental science fundamentals
Global and multi-media environmental issues
Environmental impact, site assessment and risk assessment processes
Environmental management systems
Pollution prevention, design for environment, and sustainability
Development and implementation of environmental public policy
International environmental conventions

17. Air Nature of atmospheric pollution Air pollution sources and impacts
Air pollution modelling
Air quality management strategies
Air pollution control technology
Ambient air and emission sampling and analysis

18. EIA & HA EIA legal system Alternatives and options evaluation
Evaluation of impact
Environmental monitoring and audit
Stakeholders engagement
Strategic environmental assessment (SEA)

19. Noise Fundamentals of environmental noise
Noise pollution sources and impacts
Noise prediction modeling
Environmental noise management
Noise monitoring and measurement
Relevant guidelines

20. Waste Waste sources and classification MSW composition and properties
MSW management
MSW source separation, collection and transportation
MSW reduction and recycling
MSW treatment
MSW disposal
Food waste
Construction waste
Hazardous waste
Clinical waste
Sludge
Livestock waste
Dredged mud and excavated material
Radioactive waste
Contaminated wite remediation
Facilities siting and development
Occupational health and safety

21. Water Water resources – surface and groundwater
Water quality impact assessment
Water quality monitoring
Collection, treatment, reuse and disposal
Legislation and policy

22. Professional Membership Application
MHKIQEP
1) Professional Assessment (Part I)
17 August 2019
3) Professional Assessment (Part II)
January & February 2020
2) Professional Membership Application
July – October 2019

23. Professional Membership Application
After passing Professional Assessment (Part I), a Candidate may apply for Professional Membership
ALL eligibility requirements must be met, and must be supported by evidence on the application form
Application period: 1 July ~ 31 October 2019

24. Professional Membership Application
Meet all requirements for Professional Membership
Download and complete application form
Pay the relevant application fee
Upload application form, supporting documents, and payment receipt
Print, sign, and obtain Supporters’ endorsements on application package
Mail the original signed application package to HKIQEP
Receive acknowledgement

25. Professional Assessment (Part II)
MHKIQEP
1) Professional Assessment (Part I)
17 August 2019
3) Professional Assessment (Part II)
January & February 2020
2) Professional Membership Application
July – October 2019

26. Professional Assessment (Part II)
Make payment per instruction, payment receipt to HKIQEP
Receive notification of date and time for Professional Assessment (Part II)
Attend Professional Assessment (Part II) on assigned date
Receive results
Pay Professional Membership annual subscription fee

27. Professional Assessment (Part II)
20-minute short written test
30-45 minute interview
Professional Assessment (Part II)
Assessment dates: 18 January / 8 / 15 / 22 February 2020
Eligible candidates will be invited to attend the assessment on one of these dates
Advise HKIQEP of known date conflicts as soon as possible to avoid last minute rescheduling

28. Professional Assessment (Part II)
Candidates will be assessed in 5 attributes:
The score ranges from 0 to 3
To pass, candidates may not score 0 in any attribute, and shall obtain an overall score of 10 or above
Evaluation rubric: HERE
Environmental Experience and Knowledge
Management experience
Awareness of environmental policy, legislations and current issues
Professional ethics and conduct
Communication skills

29. Qualification Process
MHKIQEP
1) Professional Assessment (Part I)
17 August 2019
3) Professional Assessment (Part II)
January & February 2020
2) Professional Membership Application
July – October 2019

30. Important Dates 2019-20 Event Date
Professional Assessment (Part I) application period
15 April ~ 30 June 2019
Professional Assessment (Part I)
17 August 2019
(18 August in case of inclement weather)
Professional Assessment (Part I) results notification
Mid-September 2019
Professional Membership application period
01 July ~ 31 October 2019
Professional Assessment (Part II)
18 January 2020
8 / 15 / 22 February 2020
Professional Assessment (Part II) results notification
Mid-March 2020

31. Fees Schedule Fee* Payment Due
Professional Assessment (Part I)
HKD 900
Before completing online application for Professional Assessment (Part I)
Professional Membership Application
HKD 500
Before submitting application for Professional Membership
Professional Assessment (Part II)
HKD 1,800
Upon confirmation that criteria for Professional Membership are met
Professional Membership Annual Subscription Fee
HKD 800
Upon election to Professional Membership
*All fees paid are non-refundable
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

32. Continuing Professional Development
Scope of HKIQEP CPD
Event Type
Examples
Evidence
Weighting
Learning
Attend conferences, seminars, courses (long and short), site-visits, etc.
Attendance certificate, badge, receipt, etc.
1 unit / learning hour
(full day = 7 hours)
Certification
Obtain additional professional qualification / certification
(re-qualification in currently qualified areas do not count)
Certificate, diploma, etc.
5 units / new certification
Teaching
Guest speaker at conferences, seminars, short courses, etc.
(outside of regular employment duties)
Event leaflet, thank you letter, handout notes, etc.
3 units / teaching hour
Sharing
Obtain patent, publish papers, journals, books, etc.
Published work
5 units / publication
Service
Hold positions on committees of professional associations, conference organizer
Recognition letter, screen shot from website showing name and position, etc.
3 units / association or conference
All events must be environmental related
Annual requirements for Professional Membership renewal: in: 20 units
Annual requirements for Associate Membership renewal: in: 10 units
Professional members are encouraged to adopt a “balanced” approach, adopting a combination of CPD activities in 6 areas: Environmental Science, Management & Policy, Air, Water, Noise, Waste, EIA (&HA)

34. -Thank You- For more details, please visit at www.hkiqep.org
Student membership application forms on
For more details, please visit at
For membership forms, please visit at HERE
Photo taken on 27 November HKIQEP Pledging Ceremony
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