Eligible Associate Members (AACS) may upgrade to full Member of the ACS (MACS) status at no additional cost.
MACS Uplift
The MACS Uplift process allows eligible Associate Members (AACS) to self-initiate their upgrade to full Member of the ACS (MACS). This process provides a straightforward way to advance membership and access to new benefits and opportunities.
Greater Influence and Leadership Opportunities
A key advantage of MACS is an increased ability to influence standards, directions and public policy across the ICT sector. A MACS Member may nominate to join ACS boards and committees, may contribute to ACS activities and events or may influence standards and government policy submissions. Such involvement allows members to use their expertise and contribute to the decision-making progress that impact the future of the sector.
Special Recognition Without Certification Requirements
It is no longer necessary for an AACS member to obtain an ACS professional certification assessment or pay a fee to become a MACS. Why not take this up?
Members who upgrade to MACS may use the postnominal MACS, signifying their enhanced status within the ACS community.
Am I eligible?
To make it easy to upgrade, ACS has flexible criteria for the MACS Uplift process. Associate Members who have celebrated ten years of ACS membership will be automatically upgraded to MACS . For those with less than ten years of membership, specific combinations of qualifications and experience are considered to meet the requirements for the MACS upgrade.
A Commitment to Professional Growth
The MACS Uplift process underscores ACS’s commitment to recognising and supporting the professional growth of members. This helps enhance the professional journeys of members and empower them to have impact in their field.
MACS vs ACS Certification (CP/CT)
It is important to note that MACS Uplift is distinct from ACS Certification, which requires application and payment of a fee for a professional assessment..
MACS designates that a member has a number of years of experience in the ICT field.
ACS Certification provides assurance that a member has:
- Requisite ICT experience,
- demonstrated skills under the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA),
- depth of ICT knowledge,
- commitment to professional development (CPD), and
- adherence to the ACS Code of Ethics.
For more information on ACS Certification, please visit the ACS Certification landing page
Can I become MACS Snr through the MACS Uplift process?
No, the MACS Uplift allows members to upgrade their membership from AACS to MACS. Members who are not yet Certified Professionals and wish to be recognized as Senior Members of ACS (MACS Snr) must first apply for ACS Certified Professional (CP) status. If an applicant meets the criteria for Senior Member during the assessment, their membership grade will be upgraded accordingly at that time.
How to apply
To apply for a MACS Uplift of your AACS membership, simply send an updated copy of your CV to macs.regrade@acs.org.au
