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Membership of the institute
 
At the present time the Institute has some 1200 members.  The names of members, their qualifications and the subjects in which they are registered to teach are set out in the Year Book, which is published annually.  The Year Book also lists those who have been awarded the status of Student Graduate (new in late 2011).  Non-retired Members and Student Graduates are also listed on the Teacher Search section of the website, which provides an up to date search of teachers by subject, region or last name.

The key membership categories are:
  • Associate membership is granted to applicants who have satisfied the Registration Board that they have appropriate teaching experience and professional practice.  The Criteria for Registration section below outlines the requirements.  Associates are entitled to use the designation AIRMT.
  • Provisional membership is granted to those applicants who are, in the opinion of the Registration Board, close to completing the qualifications required for full registration.  Provisional registration is granted for up to three years, and it is expected that these members will apply for full registration within this timeframe.  Provisional members are not eligible to vote nor can they hold positions in the Council. A Provisional member may use the words “Provisional Member IRMT”
  • The Council may award an Associate with the designation of Fellow for their services to music teaching. Fellows are entitled to use the designation FIRMT.
  • The Council may, upon nomination of a branch, award an Associate with the designation of Distinguished Branch Member for their services to the branch and/or their community.
  • Associates who have reached the age of sixty-five (65) years and who have fewer than six pupils may apply to the Registrar for consideration by the Council for Retired status.  Retired members are not expected to be actively seeking new pupils. 
Refer to the attached IRMTNZ Categories document for further details of all categories.  All members are required to comply with the IRMTNZ Rules and the IRMTNZ Code of Ethics.

OTHER CATEGORIES
  • Student Graduate status - The status of Student Graduate may be granted by the Registration Board to persons who have recently completed a university music degree or a qualification in performance and/or teaching of music from an examination board recognised by the Institute.  This new status has been set up in order  to help provide new teachers with support and assistance to build the experience required for membership as an Associate of the Institute.  Student Graduates will be assigned a mentor to assist them in gaining the appropriate experience and are expected to apply for full registration within a five year timeframe.  Student Graduates are not eligible to vote nor can they hold positions in the Council.
  • Affiliate status – The status of Affiliate may be granted by the Registration Board to persons in the music industry or involved with music education who have an interest in supporting the aims and objectives of the Institute but who are not eligible or do not wish to apply for membership as an Associate of the Institute.  Affiliates are not eligible to vote nor can they hold positions in the Council.
Refer to the IRMTNZ Categories document for further details. All Student Graduates and Affiliates are required to comply with the IRMTNZ Rules and the IRMTNZ Code of Ethics.
 
Criteria for Registration
 
Gaining registration as an Associate member of the Institute of Registered Music Teachers is a worthwhile achievement and a qualification to hold proudly.  Ongoing mentoring and professional help are available for aspiring teachers.  We are very happy to welcome new applicants and new members.  Associate membership is granted to those who have satisfied the Registration Board's criteria for registration. Provisional membership is granted to those who are close to completing the requirements for full registration.

The attached document sets out the criteria for registration.  It covers the key areas that are assessed and how they are assessed by the Registration Board.
 
APPLICATIONS
 
Applications are considered by the Registration Board twice yearly. Closing dates for receipt of applications and referees' statements are: 15 May and 15 November.   Categories of registration are listed in the appendix to the Application Guide.
 
Those who wish to apply to become registered should apply individually to the Registrar for the necessary forms or may use the forms on this site listed below. It is most important that applicants study the "Application Guide"
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PDF for  Application Form  (if student graduate, see below)
PDF for  Application Guide
PDF for  Criteria for Registration
PDF for  Criminal Record Check - Privacy Form F2
PDF for  Referee's Statement Form
PDF for  Referee's Lesson Observations 1 and 2
PDF for  Additional Subject Form
PDF for  Provisional to Associate. Application Form
PDF for  Provisional to Associate. Referee's Observations

   Teachers of Early Childhood Music
PDF for  ECM Application Guide
PDF for  ECM Application Form

   Student graduates
PDF for  Student Graduate Invitation Letter 
PDF for  Application Form – Student Graduate

   General information
PDF for  IRMTNZ Categories of membership.
PDF for  Year book 2011-12 ( 123 pages. 7 meg. Broadband advised.)
PDF for  Code of Ethics 
PDF for  IRMT Rules (2009)
PDF for  Music Teachers Act (1981)
Updated: 26th January, 2012

THE REGISTRATION BOARD
 
The Registration Board comprises of one of the councillors from each electoral district together with the member appointed by the Minister of Education. Its statutory role is to grant registration to those applicants who satisfy the Board that they are competent to teach in the category or categories of their application. The Registration Board meets twice a year to consider applications for registration. In addition to evidence of qualifications the Board also requires applicants to give comprehensive details of their performing and teaching experience and competence including reports on lesson observations. Three Referee's statements are required. Special reports are sought for applicants seeking to become registered as teachers of Early Childhood Music.
 
 
A CODE OF ETHICS
Every member is required to adhere to the Institute's Code of Ethics.
 
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