AAHEP offers Organisational Membership for both training providers and non-training organisations in the animal, horticultural, and equine sectors. Training providers can join as a standard Member or a 'gold standard' Chartered Member, allowing them to accredit courses and offer their graduates a path to professional membership.
We offer two primary pathways for Organisational Membership:
This membership is for organisations offering courses that lead to professional qualifications. By joining, you signal to students that your training meets the high standards of a dedicated professional body.
A key benefit is that your graduates from AAHEP-accredited courses will be eligible to join AAHEP as professional members, adding significant value and recognition to your qualifications.
We believe that working professionally with animals, plants, and horses is a vocation, not just a job. This ethos should be at the heart of any course we accredit.
A core part of our mission is to champion the diversity and creativity within our fields. While we uphold National Occupational Standards where necessary for public protection, we actively oppose rigid, one-size-fits-all state regulation that could stifle innovation in animal, horticultural, and equine-assisted practices.
With this in mind, we are happy to assess courses that may not follow mainstream views but are still based on sound, ethical principles in our modalities. We acknowledge and support a wide range of approaches, including alternative, spiritual, or faith-based methods.
We offer two tiers for training providers:
This is our standard level for all training providers. It allows you to accredit your courses and gives your graduates a clear path to professional membership.
To become an Organisational Member, your organisation must:
What you receive:
This is our "gold standard" tier. It is for organisations committed to the highest standards of ethical and responsible business, demonstrating to students and the public that you are a leader in the field.
To achieve Chartered status, you must meet all standard membership requirements plus demonstrate commitment to the following principles:
This membership is designed for organisations that practice in our sector but do not offer practitioner training.
| Membership Type | Annual Fee | Lifetime Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Organisational Member (Training) | £135 | £1225 |
| Chartered Organisational Member (Training) | £175 | £1625 |
| Organisational Member (Non-Profit) | £135 | £1225 |
| Organisational Member (For-Profit) | £135 | £1225 |
Course Accreditation Fees A key benefit: We do not charge separate fees for course accreditation or endorsement for our Organisational Members.
Staff Membership Requirement For all membership types, we require at least one business owner, director, or senior tutor to hold an individual Senior Member or Fellow Member status with AAHEP.
Ready to become an Organisational Member? Please email us via the contact form, and we will schedule a telephone appointment to discuss your requirements.
Enhance your graduate's experience by offering them an official AAHEP-branded certificate or diploma upon completion.
