professional registers in science a brief guide
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Professional Registers in ScienceA brief guide
Cliff CollisNEPICFebruary 2013
Professional Registers in ScienceProfessional Recognition and Development
Professional DevelopmentPathway of Increasing knowledge, skills and competencies
QCF3/SCQF6Advanced ApprenticeshipBTEC NVQ3A levelsHighersSVQ3Or equivalent
QCF5/SCQF8HNDFoundation DegreeHigher level ApprenticeshipsSVQ4Or equivalent
QCF7/SCQF11Masters levelOr equivalent
Applications Process
Already joined SBNot joined SB
Apply to join
Apply for registration
Society of Biology Staff
Award Given
Science Council UK Register
External Assessors
• RSciTech at Affiliate £81• RSci at Affiliate £81 or Associate Grade £89• CSci at Member £146 or Fellow £193Grade
• Educational qualifications or equivalent• Professional competencies• CPD• Adherence to code of conduct • Letter of support by supervisor
• Assessment panel • Fast Track Assessment• Panel Meets every 3-4 months• Panel 1 RSciTech and RSci• Panel 2 CSci
• Annual CPD (2.5% assessed pa)
Getting on the professional registers What will the Society of Biology assess?
On the job training contributes to equivalency
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Areas exploredi. Applying Knowledge to workii. Understanding techniques usediii. Interpreting data and quality control
Examples of competences Registered Science Technician
Application of knowledge and understanding
RSci Tech – Apply knowledge of underlying concepts and principles associated with your work–
Evidence that you can explain the major reasons as to the purpose and importance of your work for the project or department you are working for.
RSci – Apply underlying scientific concepts, principles and techniques in the context of new and different areas of work
i. A description of the underlying scientific concepts behind the application,techniques or methods you are using.ii. How you applied these principles for new and/or different processes in your work
Their EmployeesHave externally assessed and validated skills, knowledge and competencies.
Committed to CPD and a Code of Conduct
Increase skill level amongst employees.
Raise value of employees within the organisation.
Professional Registers in Science
Benefits for employers
Influencing development
Potential to be on advisory panel overseeing implementation and development
Potential to be on assessment panel
Ability to influence skills and competencies required for professional registration in response to changes in markets, new discoveries and technology impacts.
Raising PerceptionsVocational training and professional registration- valued and viable alternative to undertaking a degree course.
Increase recruitment from schools, colleges and universities
Professional Registers in Science
Benefits for employees
Professional recognition
Externally validated nationally recognised award
Raised standard or expertise
Pan science professional award
Improved status and recognition
Enhanced career progression
Letters RSciTech, Rsci or CSci after your name
Membership of the Society of Biology
Professional development
Potential to develop to Chartered Status
Access to life long learning, CPD, professional networks and dedicated meetings
Influencing development
Potential to be on advisory panel overseeing implementation and development or assessor panel to maintain standards
Potential to be a champion, giving careers talks - raise profile of vocational training and professional development
Potential Next Steps
Talk to managers who may be interested in the Registers for their employees
Talk to your staff who may be interested in applying for professional registration
Hold a workshop at your place of work on the application process focussing on competencies and how to submit this evidence
Hold a fast track workshop at your place of work to enrol employees on the spot
Provide help, phone or email, to potential new registrants
We are very happy to:
The Registers are under license from the Science Council& The Society of Biology is funded by the Gatsby Foundation
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