The Member level of SSSI is offered to applicants who hold a minimum three-year bachelor degree in a relevant spatial discipline or hold a SSSI certification.

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.

First Year Graduate level is for those who have completed their bachelor's degree, advanced diploma or diploma and are currently in their first year of work.

Second Year Graduate level is for those who have completed their bachelor's degree, advanced diploma or diploma and are currently in their second year of work.

Third Year Graduate level is for those who have completed their bachelor's degree, advanced diploma or diploma and are currently in their third year of work.

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