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Associate Membership application (Route to Technician)

Title (Mr/Mrs/Ms/Other)*

First Name/s*

Last Name*

Company name*

If a sole trader please enter the name you trade under. If you are self-employed or not associated with any company please just enter your name.

Nature of business:*

Please describe the type of business the company carries out AND the type of work you carry out as an individual

Please Specify:*

Job Title:*

Business Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 Town/City County Postcode

Phone Number*

Mobile Number*

Email address (Personal Business)*

Please ensure this is a unique email address such as john.smith@thebdma.co.uk, if you are selecting a 'Training and Reference Module' further down the form.

Home Details

This information allows us to maintain your membership and/or provide support if you change jobs or have a period out of work. If you do not wish to provide a home address or postcode, please enter 'Unwilling to provide' in the relevant boxes

Home address*

Postcode*

Personal email address

Phone (home or personal mobile):

I would normally prefer to receive communications via:*

my business email and address
my personal email and address
either

Please state how long you have worked within the damage industry:

About your membership

I hereby apply for individual Associate Membership of the BDMA and confirm (please select all the below options):*

I agree to be bound by its Rules
I agree to have my name entered on its Register of Members
The information provided in my application is correct to the best of my knowledge

Consent*

I agree to the Code of Ethics

Members will adhere to the following core principles and standards of professional practice:

A spirit of commitment throughout the BDMA to maintain and enhance high standards across the damage management industry – by fostering good practice across the industry through initiating and contributing to the sharing of knowledge and discussion of professional issues with members of the BDMA community.
Equity and diversity – design, delivery and promotion of accessible services to meet the needs of all, irrespective of their age, disability, gender identity, race (including colour, nationality and ethnic or national origin), political or religious beliefs, and sexual orientation.
Professionalism – adherence to legislation and commitment to best practice, acting in the best interest of clients and service users.
Impartiality – embedding the principle of impartiality into the design and delivery of damage management and restoration services so that service users receive the best possible outcomes. Any conflicts of interest will be declared as soon as they are known.
Confidentiality – the protection of client confidentiality and the right to privacy, acting in accordance with laws that govern the sharing of data, including personal information.
Integrity – acting with trustworthiness and transparency in the provision of services, the management of expectations and the honouring of promises and arrangements.

Our expectations of our members
All members are expected to display the highest standards of professionalism and a commitment to our Code of Ethics, always giving due care and consideration to others.

Maintaining Professional Standards
All members are bound by the Code of Ethics. Where members fail to live up to the standards expected of them, the BDMA may investigate and present evidence to the Board of Directors. If the Board of Directors, at their discretion, determines that a member has breached the Code of Ethics, the individual or organisation’s membership or accreditation may be revoked.

I wish to sit an exam as soon as I am eligible – please advise the next available date*

Yes
No

For details of eligibility to sit examinations please see the criteria for the relevant category athttp://www.bdma.org.uk/membership-and-accreditation/categories-criteria

I would like access to the BDMA Training and Reference module in the BDMA e-Academy:*

NOTE: You will need to be registered and allocated the BDMA training & reference module before sitting the Technician examination. There is a £50 (+VAT) cost for the training module.

Yes
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Consent

I agree to the Cancellation policy

Cancellation Policy
If you have booked onto one of our training courses, you may cancel your booking under the terms in this Cancellation Policy:
1) Cancellations received 14 working days or more prior to the training date will be refunded. If the payment has not yet been made, the invoice will be voided.
2) Cancellations received between 7-14 working days prior to the training date will receive a 50% refund.
3) No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than 7 days before the training date.
4) No refunds will be issued for no-shows.

If you are unable to attend the training, you may:
1) Transfer the booking to an alternative person at your organisation. You should contact info@bdma.org.uk no later than 7 working days prior to the training date to do so.
2) Move your booking to a later training date. You should contact info@bdma.org.uk no later than 14 working days prior to the training date to do so.
3) Any request to transfer to another date will be subject to our approval and availability of spaces.
4) We understand that unforeseen situations, such as illness, bereavement, emergencies, or surge events, may prevent you from attending. At our discretion we may waive or reduce cancellation fees based on the circumstances or offer alternative dates to reschedule without additional charges.
5) The BDMA reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the course at any time. In these circumstances, you will be offered a full refund of the price paid for the course.

I would like to register for the CPD scheme:*

NOTE: Candidates must be registered on the CPD scheme and accumulate a specified number of CPD Points before sitting the Technician examination. There is an initial £15 (+VAT) administration fee for CPD registration and an annual fee upon accreditation.

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I do not wish to register at this time

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Please let us know where you heard about the BDMA:*

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Please let us know your reasons for wanting to join the BDMA:*

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Would you like to receive a digital version of The Standard via email?*

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