Academy of Investigation, Risk & Loss Adjusting Professionals Incorporated
Academy of Investigation, Risk & Loss Adjusting Professionals Incorporated IA39774
The Academy's credo - Learning not testing! Inclusion not exclusion! Achievement not time serving!
Welcome to the newest Industry Association for Loss Adjusters, Government Investigators / Fraud Conrollers, Court Compliance, Security Risk Managers, OH&S and Investigation professionals. AIRLAP provides the opportunity for it's membership to have a free choice in content rich professional development, study, qualification attainment and association membership. AIRLAP is the Industry Association specifically for graduate's of the Australian Security Academy & Associated Clients. The Registered Training Organisation (RTO) #30547 Australian Security Academy is regulated by multiple state and federal government departments as well as multiple state licensing authorities. This due diligence process is demanded by and essential to the delivery of compliance and investigation training excellence for Insurance & Corporate Clients globally. Our strength is our broad compliance approval, our quality graduates over twelve years, and with your help the emerging influence of the Industry Association - AIRLAP.
Levels of Membership- Membership may be for any of our specialist fields of Loss Adjusting, Investigation, Government Investigation, Government Fraud Control, Court Compliance, Occupational Health and Safety, Security Risk Management or Compliance Education. levels rise with the members commitment to CPD, the Association's Objectives and sustained membership.
Academy Custodian of Excellence (ACE)
In essence the aims of AIRLAP are:
1 Freedom of choice in Industry Association Membership for Loss Adjusters, Government Investigators / Fraud Controllers, Court Compliance, Occupational Health and Safety, Security Risk and Investigation Professionals. To promote the professional development, membership, engagement and input of women in the industry throughout all levels of this Association.
2. To promote borderless content rich industry learning and networking opportunities for established and emerging Australian Security Academy graduates regardless of age, sex or location. To do so across the broard industries of Civil Investigation, Loss Adjusting, Security Risl management, Government investigation, Fraud Control, Court Compliance, Statutory Investigation, Occupational Health and Safet and Compliance Education. Provide opportunities for professionals to join an association that represents the member's interests.
3 Through our strong graduate base develop industry recognition and endorsement opportunities for members. Promote content rich learning and Competency Based (CBT) Assessment as well as Recognition of Prior Learning through work contribution, daily duties and production.
4 To promote, recognise and reward excellence in our fields of compliance industry expertise: Investigation, Security Risk, Loss Adjusting & Occupational Health and Safety, Government Investigation / Fraud Control / Court Compliance & Compliance Education.
5 To develop positive outcomes and initiatives for members annually based on the members expressed expectations and planned future directions.
You can apply for membership of AIRLAP from March 20th 2012. Foundation Membership is available until July 1 2012. Annual membership fee for the year 2012 / to June 30th 2013 is $77.00 including GST. 2012 paid member applicants receive AIRLAP Foundation status with their Certification of Membership.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why does the South Pacific Region and the industry need another Loss Adjusting Association?
2. What are the benefits for me as a member?
3. Will insurers recognise my membership status?
5. I live in New Zealand can I join? I Live in Japan can I join?
6. When are elections held how can I be elected to a committee?
7. Why is AIRLAP only for Australian Security Academy Graduates?
8. I am not a Loss Adjuster why should I be involved?
10. Are there any established other simialr Associations?
This is the entry level to the association, every person who would like to join the assoication must serve one year as an Affiliate before being able to move up to other classes. Affiliates hold an Academy Qualification of Certificate III or above, no older than six years. Affiiates may advertise themselves as Members of AIRLAP, may be listed on AIRLAP webpages, may vote and may be elected to management committees. Must undertake CPD, adhere to the objects of AIRLAP, and maintain annual membership.
Associates hold an Academy qualification of Certificate IV or above no older than six years. Must have been a member of the Association for 3 years before being able to move up to ACE level. Associates may be elected to management committees and may vote. Must undertake CPD, adhere to the objects of AIRLAP and maintain annual membership. They may nominate Honoray Members and may use the Post Nominal AAIRLAP.
Academy Custodian of Excellence (ACE)
ACE's hold an Academy Qualification at Diploma level or above plus a Certificate IV in TAE40110 - Training and Assessment . May vote and be elected. Must have been a member of the association for 5 years or served 2 years on management committees at the association, or met the employer of others requirement of 25 employees or more. May nominate Honorary and Life Members. ACE's may be appointed to this level through combined management committee service, industry employment and training of others within the industry on the job. They must maintain annual membership and may use the Post Nominal (ACE)
Hm's may be nominated by Associates and appointed by the Membership committee. They must be an Australian Security Academy Graduate Student at Certificate IV or above. They may vote and be elected. Membership is complimentary and ongoing after a one off fee. HM's must bring to the Association substantial experience, qualifications and relevant industry interaction or development of new learning / assessment initiatives and diverse field / industry expereince.
1. Why does the South Pacific Region and the industry need another Loss Adjusting Association?
AIRLAP provides support and networking post Nationally Recognised Qualification attainment for members. The Academy's qualifications are the most up to date available. The only other Loss Adjusting Association is AICLA whose default associated RTO is the ANZIFF. AICLA & The ANZIFF represent their study programs to potential Loss Adjusting students and AICLA members as FSA501 - FSA 511 (these are not National Competencies as stated on ANZIFF website). These also should not be what appears on a graduate's Academic Record. The Loss Adjusting self study material booklets supplied to myself and others as students of ANZIFF have multiple substantial introductory pages; between 15 - 17 pages which is in some cases is 20% of what appears as learning material in the study booklet. Learning resources have large paragraph gaps, and wide page margins on both sides of each page which a 1960s primary school teacher would be proud of. This makes for what appears to be a large learning resource, but is also a lot of white space. Examinations are conducted as the main form of assessment which conflicts with the Competency Based Assessment system. Vague, subjective and ambiguous percentages are awarded by assessors such as 49% without explanation or feedback. Our expereince was that any form of assessment appeal or Recognition of Prior Learning could be delayed without explanation and exam resit costs were $300.00. AICLA are either blissfuly unaware of; or ignoring what the students are being supplied with, subjected to or told and how they are treated. All the talk about Chartered Loss Adjuster status achievement is good for those who hold it now and excludes the next decade's emerging group at the foundation point - initial learning and study. Competition from AIRLAP is good for the individual, good for the employer and valuable to transparency in the compliance industry.
2. What are the benefits for me as a member?
- Industry recognition of your membership of a professional association: Academy of Investigation, Risk & Loss Adjusting Professionals Incorporated IA39774
- Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities
- A say in the management, direction and agenda of the association
- Recognition of your career contribution to your specialist field in the compliance industry
- Post Nominals after your name for business cards, literature, website & your speaking events
- Post Nominals after your name on Business to Business Social Networking such as Linkedin
- Membership of the association compliments tender applications and work proposals
- As a group the association can make submissions to insurers, licensing authorities & government on contemporary issues affecting individual members (you) and the industry
- Satisfaction of continuing Investigation licensing; membership of an approved Association such as that required in Queensland and soon other Australian states.
- Endorsement of your achievements through ACE membership status
- No waiting 10 years in a fast paced, changing and rapidly evolving industry for Industry / Association Recognition of your valuable industry service, skill, knowledge, service and input.
- The opportunity to build a worthwhile project in your industry directed by your input
3. Will insurers recognise my membership status?
Recognition by insurers will come over time and introductory initiatives are in place for capacity building. Government Agencies at all three levels are already on board with our Fraud Control program, our fraud training is well received across corporate, government and insurance areas. As the emerging Association there is foundation work to do in order to achieve client awareness, confidence and build corporate and insurer client relationships. Over 150 Loss Adjusters have gained their qualifications from the Australian Security Academy. In excess of 3,000 students have graduated from the Academy since 2001. The Academy has commenced training in New Zealand and established contacts there with major insurers. The Academy has commenced the approval process for Certificate IV in General Insurance and Certificate IV in Loss Adjusting. These qualifications will introduce our organisation to multiple claims & corporate managers over time. AIRLAP is also in the process of becoming an approved Security Industry Association to satisfy membership requirements for licensed investigators for continuance of Licensing in various states of Australia. As insurers become aware that the level of training they expect is not being delivered by their current preferred RTO, and this has been hidden from them for some time interest will accelerate at AIRLAP. The commercial corporate world has a vested interest in emerging, sound and positively productive competition from suppliers in Compliance Education and Professional Development such as this opportunity provided through AIRLAP. As you progress in AIRLAP membership level you will achieve personal development goals that are rewarded by increased level of membership and industry recognition is achieved through that process.
If you are a graduate of the Australian Security Academy join the AIRLAP as a member and actively monitor and participate in the Linkedin and Facebook Groups. Tell other people you know about AIRLAP. Encourage others about AIRLAP and build the Investigation, OH&S, Security Risk, Government Investigation / Fraud Control and Loss Adjusting Industry Association for everyone, not just the "Old Boys Club".
5. I live in New Zealand can I join? I Live in Japan can I join?
Regardless of where you live, if you are an Australian Security Academy Graduate Student, holding a qualification no more than six years old you can join AIRLAP.
6. When are elections held how can I be elected to a committee?
Nominations for office are currently being designed by the foundation steering committee of Michael Evans, Patrick Flynn and Casey Evans. Consultation will be sought from members as they join. Currently we anticipate our first elections will be ready by August 30th 2012. initially committees will be engaged in building the association and it's direction.
7. Why is AIRLAP only for Australian Security Academy graduates?
The Australian Security Academy is justly proud of the successful study completion of all of it's 3000 plus graduate students. AIRLAP is a value add for information, networking and growth in their chosen profession. It is also a protection for students in a wide variety of areas adding political muscle through the association to issues facing the industry. Universities have Alumni Associations, and any other RTO's can start their own Association. Multiple current RTO owners, teachers and assessors are Australian Security Academy Graduates and welcome to join AIRLAP.
8. I am not a loss Adjuster why should I be involved?
Loss Adjusting and it's associated image problems with ANZIFF education and the limited "blokey - become a Fellow" association of AICLA is just one current example of what AIRLAP is addressing for the industry. Yes it is a major issue. AIRLAP members are from Risk Management, Investigation, Government Investigation / Fraud Control, Government Statutory and Court Compliance, OH&S, Workplace Inspection, Mercatile Agents, Compliance Education and Loss Adjusing fields. AIRLAP represents all members from all fields as required. In the past Academy Graduates and Management have tackeled serious industry issues affecting our students, this Association is a more formal vehicle for all our graduates, clients and supporters.
There is none. In the same way Mike Evans planned and built the Registered Training Organisation The Australian Security Academy prior to it's establishment in 2001, AIRLAP has been in the planning process for several years. The opportunity exists now for you to become a Foundation Member and assist in building the industry's positive direction and your future. Academy graduates may come on board at any time within the requirements of each level of membership.
10. Are there any other established similar associations I could research?
Yes there are and I am on record for my support of AISP Victoria in it's curent form and others for the excellent industry work they do. I don't support ASIAL and AICLA for what they say they do, but do not deliver on for Investigators, Government Investigation Statutory Compliance and Fraud Controllers, Loss Adjusters, OH&S, Risk Management, Court Compliance and Compliance Investigation Education Professionals. AIRLAP is for Australian Security Academy Graduates industry excellence, inclusion of women and building member level industry respect within the compliance industry.
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