Pathway to Professional Recognition - Awarding of Affixes
	As the designatory awarding body for the Display /P.O.S./ Exhibition Design fields of practice we can enhance your professional standing in the industry by the granting of a designatory affix that acknowledges your professionalism. The grades of the BDS designatory awards are CERT BDS, LBDS (Licentiate), ABDS (Associate), and FBDS (Fellow). Such a valuable distinction would mark your experience, skill and standing within the field of design practice. If you feel that you deserve recognition by the awarding of an affix (CERT.BDS, LBDS, ABDS, FBDS) then apply to the BDS secretary for full details and a relevant application form.
	The Granting of Affixes Section1           AFFIXES AWARDED BY WAY OF EXAMINATION N.DIP.BDS Students who have completed a Final Year BDS National Diploma Course in Retail Design, POS design, Exhibition design WITH AN OVERALL DISTINCTION are automatically entitled to use the affix N.DIP.BDS. TECH.BDS Students who have successfully completed the BDS Technician Certificate Course in Display WITH AN OVERALL DISTINCTION are automatically entitled to use the affix TECH.BDS. DIP.BDS Students who have successfully completed the BDS General Certificate Course in Display WITH AN OVERALL DISTINCTION are automatically entitled to use the affix DIP.BDS. CERT BDS CERT.BDSrecognition is open to all those who have successfully completed a BDS recognised and approved alternative course of design studies. Section 2         MEMBERSHIP AND AFFIXES AWARDED BY WAY OF APPLICATION ORDINARY MEMBERSHIP Open to those who have no formal training in display, but have a general interest in design. No affix applies to this category. DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM LICENTIATESHIP LBDS recognition is open to those who have been actively engaged in the delivery of design courses, as distinct from those engaged in commercial practice, for a minimum of three years. DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM ASSOCIATESHIP ABDS recognition is open to those who have been actively engaged in design practice for a minimum period of five years, or have passed the appropriate examinations. DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM FELLOWSHIP FBDS recognition is open to all those who have held Licentiateship (LBDS) or Associateship (ABDS) for a minimum period of three years, plus submission of folio of work and sponsorship by two fellows of the Society. DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM Applications for affixes in section 2 must be accompanied by a full CV and portfolio, evidence of Teaching qualifications where applicable and other criteria as detailed on the appropriate application form. Application Forms can be downloaded, as above, or are available from the Secretariat; Email: BDS Secretariat.
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