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Choose the membership level that suits you.
Student Starter
Non-accredited
Why not try us out? Are you a student, of any age, in full- or part-time education? We are offering all students new to the CMA the opportunity to become a member, free for one year, after which we hope to welcome you as a paid member. Evidence of your student status will be required.
- Quarterly digital version of Ranger magazine
- Regional and international networking
- Members’ rates at study/training days
- Members’ rates at annual conference
- Access to online discussion forum
- Regular e-news bulletins
- 50% discount on subscriptions to CJS Weekly
Student
Non-accredited
Our popular category for students of any age in full or part-time education. Evidence of your student status might be required.
- Quarterly digital version of Ranger magazine
- Regional and international networking
- Members’ rates at study/training days
- Members’ rates at annual conference
- Access to online discussion forum
- Regular e-news bulletins
- CMA certificate, car sticker and pin badge
- 50% discount on subscriptions to CJS Weekly
£20 a year
Supporter
Non-accredited
Our category aimed at volunteers, retirees and those with an interest in the aims and objectives of CMA.
- Quarterly digital version of Ranger magazine
- Regional and international networking
- Members’ rates at study/training days
- Members’ rates at annual conference
- Access to online discussion forum
- Regular e-news bulletins
- CMA certificate, car sticker and pin badge
- 50% discount on subscriptions to CJS Weekly
£25 a year
£20 a year for volunteers from a Corporate member
Member
Non-accredited
Ideal if you are a countryside and greenspace practitioner who is actively working in the sector.
- Quarterly Ranger magazine (hard or digital copy)
- Regional and international networking
- Members’ rates at study/training days
- Members’ rates at annual conference
- Access to online discussion forum
- Regular e-news bulletins
- CMA certificate, car sticker and pin badge
- Full voting rights
- 50% discount on subscriptions to CJS Weekly
£35 a year
£28 a year if your employer is a Corporate member
Associate Member (ACMA)
Accredited
You will be expected to provide evidence of knowledge and skills at the Entry level; your referee is asked to provide evidence of your behaviours at Entry level. You are likely to be at an early stage of your career, in the early years of volunteering or possibly you have recently had a career change and have started out in the countryside/greenspace sector.
Your job or volunteer title (if applicable) should not influence the level of accredited membership you apply for. (If you have successfully completed a relevant Apprenticeship, see the ‘Completed an Apprenticeship?’)
- The first transferable competency is Health and Safety and is mandatory for all applicants
- Associate applicants need to choose seven further competencies from either the transferable or technical lists.
Benefits
- ACMA suffix
- Entry in Members’ Directory
- Quarterly Ranger magazine (hard or digital)
- Regional and international networking
- Members’ rates at study/training days
- Members’ rates at annual conference
- CMA certificate, car sticker and pin badge
- Access to online discussion forum
- Regular e-news bulletins
- Full voting rights
- 50% discount on subscriptions to CJS Weekly
£45 a year
£36 a year if your employer is a Corporate member
Practitioner Member (PrCMA)
Accredited
You will be expected to provide evidence of knowledge and skills at the Skilled level; your referee is asked to provide evidence of your behaviours at the Skilled level. You may have been working in the countryside or greenspace sector for a while. Your job title should not influence the level of accredited membership you apply for. (If you have successfully completed a relevant Apprenticeship, see the ‘Completed an Apprenticeship?’)
Benefits
£60 a year
£48 a year if your employer is a Corporate member
Principal Member (PCMA)
Accredited
You will be expected to provide evidence of knowledge and skills at the Accomplished level; your referee is asked to provide evidence of your behaviours at the Accomplished level. You may have been working in the countryside and greenspace sector for a considerable number of years. Your job title should not influence the level of accredited membership you apply for.
Principal applicants are required to provide evidence for a total of ten competencies at the Accomplished level:
- The first transferable competency is Health and Safety and is mandatory for all applicants
- You will need to choose two more competencies from the ‘Transferable’ list
- six from the ‘Technical’ list
- the tenth competency can be chosen from either set
Benefits
- PCMA suffix
- Entry in Members’ Directory
- Quarterly Ranger magazine (hard or digital)
- Regional and international networking
- Members’ rates at study/training days
- Members’ rates at annual conference
- CMA certificate, car sticker and pin badge
- Access to online discussion forum
- Regular e-news bulletins
- Full voting rights
- 50% discount on subscriptions to CJS Weekly
£75 a year
£60 a year if your employer is a Corporate member
Fellow (FCMA)
Accredited
You will be expected to provide evidence of knowledge and skills at the Accomplished level, together with a 1,500-2,000 word submission setting out your contribution to the industry over time. CMA would normally expect a Fellow applicant to be have worked in the industry for a minimum of 10 years.
Benefits
£100 a year
£80 a year if your employer is a Corporate member
