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 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.