The Member level of SSSI is offered to applicants who hold a minimum 3 year bachelor degree in a relevant spatial discipline and at least one year work experience in a relevant spatial discipline.

The Associate level of SSSI is offered to applicants who hold a diploma or advanced diploma in a relevant spatial discipline. Associate level of SSSI is also offered to those who are first year graduates following a diploma or advanced diploma in a relevant spatial discipline.

The Affiliate level of SSSI is offered to applicants who have a technical institute certificate level 1-4 and/or to those applicants who are 18 years and over who do not hold any post-secondary spatial qualifications.

The First Year Graduate level of SSSI is offered to applicants who have completed their bachelor's degree and are currently in their first year of work.

The Second Year Graduate level of SSSI is offered to applicants who have completed their bachelor's degree and are currently in their second year of work.

The Student level of SSSI is offered to applicants who are studying full time or part time a relevant spatial course at a university or a technical institute.