Make sure your qualification is eligible for SMA membership.

• Check our list of qualifications we know are definitely eligible
• Read our policy on intensive courses
• Check our list of schools delivering ineligible qualifications
• OR: email us with your qualification certificate & details of where and when you studied if you are in any doubt!

Make sure you have full professional liability insurance.

Applicants eligible for SMA membership can also apply for the SMA's discounted rate of insurance with Balens. Click HERE for more info!

Think you're ready to go?

Make sure you've got all your documents to hand and then CLICK HERE to fill out the application form!

If you already hold a Level 3 qualification but are registered on a Level 4 or 5 course which will be complete within the next 12 months then we recommend joining as a Student member. (want this to be a link to joining as a student?)

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Balens Insurance

current balens page is members only

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