Professional registration with the Science Council

HEaTED6 November 2014

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Today’s presentation

• Overview of registration

• Group session to consider the competencies and how you can meet them

• Questions

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Professional body membership and registration

• Join a professional body relevant to you:– Check the application form for a full list

• Apply for Science Council registration at one of three levels: – Technician (RSciTech) – Scientist (RSci)– Chartered (CSci)

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Professional pathwaysthrough registration

QCF level 3/4 QCF level 5 / 6 QCF level 7+

BTEC, NVQ, HNC HND, FdSc, BSc MSc, PhD

How to apply

• RSciTech and RSci: – common application process allows you to apply for

membership and registration in one go– You can submit to the Science Council, indicating which

professional body you want to join– Choose between written and face-to-face assessment

• CSci:– You will first need to become a member and then

submit your application for chartered status– Application directly to the professional body

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Why registration’s good for you…

• Recognition for what you already know and do• Demonstrate you maintain the knowledge and

competence developed over time• Demonstrate your professionalism to colleagues

and to the wider world• Recognition beyond your workplace and

professional body• Be part of a growing community of scientists

across all sectors

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…and also good for your company

• Demonstrates quality and competence of staff • A positive demonstration of their support for

your career development• A benchmark across departments, sectors and

roles

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How the registers work

• Framework of professional recognition, development and progression

• Competence in 5 key areas:– A: Application of knowledge and understanding– B: Personal responsibility– C: Interpersonal skills– D: Professional practice– E: Professional standards

• Ongoing commitment to professional development and conduct

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Registered Scientists and Technicians are everywhere…

Astra ZenecaBabcock InternationalCastrolDstlEDF EnergyFERAGSKHPAJohnson & JohnsonKraftLGC

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Marks & SpencerNikonOpen UniversityQ ChipRolls RoyceSheffield UniversityThames WaterUnileverVeoliaWelsh Water

Application tips

• What, How and Why

• We are looking for what you have done

• Use examples from recent experience

• Have you answered the question?

• Read through your work

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