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Conservation Register Handbook

RIBA Conservation Register Handbook2

Contents

3 Introduction4 Aims of the RIBA Conservation Register5 Access to the Register6 Governance7 Role of the Conservation Steering Group8 Equivalence8 Fees9 Appeals 9 Complaints

Appendices10 Appendix 1: Criteria for three levels of Conservation Register12 Appendix 2: ICOMOS Education and Training Guidelines13 Appendix 3: Guidance on application and accreditation evidence16 Appendix 4: Skills matrix17 Appendix 5: Guidance for the Conservation Assessment Panel18 Appendix 6: Re-accreditation

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Cover De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea, refurbished by John McAslan + Partners in 2006

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In consultation with the Northern IrelandEnvironment Agency and Cadw

Endorsed by English Heritage andHistoric Scotland (SCA level only forgrant purposes)

The Heritage Lottery Fund recognisesSCA and CA levels for its Places ofWorship scheme

The RIBA would like to thank the Royal Institute of the Architects ofIreland for its generous advice andassistance in the development of the RIBA Conservation Register.

March 2014

RIBA Conservation Register

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Introduction‘Conservation of cultural heritage isnow recognised as resting within thegeneral field of environmental and culturaldevelopment. Sustainable managementstrategies for change which respectcultural heritage require the integration ofconservation attitudes with contemporaryeconomic and social goals...

‘The object of conservation is to prolongthe life of cultural heritage and, if possible,to clarify the artistic and historicalmessages therein without the loss ofauthenticity and meaning. Conservation is a cultural, artistic, technical and craftactivity based on humanistic andscientific studies and systematic research.Conservation must respect the culturalcontext.’

ICOMOS Guidelines for Education andTraining in the Conservation of Monuments,Ensembles and Sites (1993)

The RIBA seeks to further the conservation,adaptation, restoration, protection andrehabilitation of monuments, buildings,groups of buildings and sites which,because of their architectural merit and/orhistorical significance, form part of theheritage of our built environment. It is RIBA policy to promote architecturalconservation as an integral part of thepractice of architecture.

To assist clients in the selection of an architect to provide them withprofessional services in architecturalconservation, the RIBA has developed anaccreditation system to recognise differinglevels of specialist expertise. However, thesystem does not claim to be the sole meansof identifying conservation expertise withinthe profession.

There are three levels of accreditation:Specialist Conservation Architect (SCA), Conservation Architect (CA) and Conservation Registrant (CR) (seeAppendix 1). An architect can progress upthrough the levels by acquiring additionalqualifications and experience and applyingfor accreditation at the higher level.

Carved woodendoorway atApethorpe Hall,Northamptonshire


Aims of the RIBA Conservation RegisterThe Register aims to:

– assist those commissioning works onheritage buildings to identify architectswith the necessary knowledge,competence and experience

– strengthen the profession’s credibility and standing in the field of buildingconservation, repair and maintenance andencourage inter-disciplinary collaboration

– provide a focus and impetus for specialistCPD, and training, through an accessibleand progressive system

Buildings at OrielSquare, Oxford


Access to the RegisterThe RIBA Conservation Register is open to any ARB-registered architect who undertakes to work to internationalstandards of conservation, and who candemonstrate that they have the appropriatelevel of competence in the fourteenspecialist skill areas detailed in the currentICOMOS Education and Training Guidelines.Non-RIBA members are bound by the RIBACode of Professional Conduct, in respect ofwhich the professional conduct processesof the RIBA apply.

The Register caters for architects engagedin conservation work at all levels, with theunderstanding that they also act withpersonal responsibility within the limits oftheir experience and expertise, as requiredunder the RIBA Code of ProfessionalConduct.

To facilitate an accessible Register it hasthree levels relating to different complexitiesand sensitivities.

Specialist Conservation Architect (SCA)Able to demonstrate authoritativeknowledge of conservation practice,principles and philosophy, and to contributeto development of conservation standards.

Conservation Architect (CA)Able to demonstrate depth ofunderstanding of conservation practice,principles and philosophy, and to guide and take responsibility for others whilstunderstanding when further specialistguidance is required.

Conservation Registrant (CR)Able to demonstrate good working andbackground knowledge of key aspects of conservation practice, principles andphilosophy, and to understand whenguidance or supervision is required.

Entry to the Register is based ondemonstrating compliance with the criteriadetailed in Appendix 1. Guidance onapplication and accreditation evidence is given in Appendix 3.

Timber-cruck roof of tithe barn,Bradford-on-Avon


GovernanceThe Register is managed by theConservation Registrar, advised by the RIBA Conservation Register Steering Groupand reporting to the RIBA Practice andProfession Committee. A panel ofassessors has been appointed (excludingmembers of the Steering Group) to carryout the assessment of applications.Positions on the Assessment Panel areadvertised with specific eligibility criteria(including experience and expertise to meetthe SCA standard and experience of similarprocesses of peer assessment). In theevent of an appeal against the assessors’decision, the Steering Group will appoint a separate set of assessors from theAssessment Panel to consider the appeal.

Two members of the Assessment Panelassess every application, with a wider groupof assessors comprising six to eight peoplediscussing, moderating and endorsing therecommendation. One of the assessors isnominated by the Steering Group to chairthe moderating session. The assessors donot interview applicants; their assessment is made on the basis of the submittedaccreditation evidence illustrating relevantcompetences and abilities of the individualapplicant. This is considered against the criteria established by the ICOMOSEducation and Training Guidelines.

Restored brickworkat The Roundhouse,Camden


Role of the Conservation Steering GroupThe Chair of the Steering Group isappointed by the RIBA Practice andProfession Committee. The Chair makesnominations for the membership of theSteering Group, for approval by the RIBAPractice and Profession Committee. TheSteering Group has not less than seven and not more than twelve members.

A majority of members of the SteeringGroup are persons with conservationexperience and/or expertise. The SteeringGroup should include at least two RIBACouncil members and two members of the RIBA Conservation Group.

The task of the Steering Group is to adviseon the operation of the Register. It alsoensures that the Assessment Panel carriesout its work in a fair, transparent andrigorous manner, and that assessmentcriteria are applied to develop and maintain a high level of professional competenceamong architects on the RIBA ConservationRegister. The Steering Group works with theConservation Registrar to ensure that theadministration and marketing of the Registerare carried out efficiently and effectively,and liaises with the relevant statutorybodies and other stakeholders to ensurethat the Register meets the requirements of clients and that appropriate accreditationcriteria are maintained.

Concert hall foyer,Barbican ArtsCentre, City ofLondon, refurbishedby AHMMArchitects in 2007


EquivalenceThe Steering Group, with assistance from the Assessment Panel as required, will consider recognition of equivalence ofother conservation accreditation schemes.

FeesThe RIBA charges an application fee to cover costs of assessment and re-accreditation and to cover the costs ofproducing the associated guidance material.

There is also an annual registration fee to remain on the Register, to cover the running costs of the Register and RIBA provision of CPD/knowledgecommunity support.

An annual administration charge in addition to the normal fees is levied for non-RIBA members.

Any RIBA Chartered Member or ARB-registered architect may apply for accreditation. An applicant who candemonstrate through their accreditationevidence that they are able to meet the appropriate accreditation criteria is eligible for registration as Specialist Conservation Architect (SCA), Conservation Architect (CA) or Conservation Registrant (CR).

South nave aisle at Bath Abbey,Somerset


Appeals An applicant who wishes to appeal againstthe decision of the assessors must do sowithin six weeks of the result being issued.

The applicant should state in writing thathe/she wishes to appeal. There is no needto provide grounds for the appeal, or furtherevidence. Appeals should be addressed to:

Conservation RegistrarRoyal Institute of British Architects66 Portland PlaceLondon W1B 1AD

The appeal will be adjudicated by anindependent pair of assessors from theAssessment Panel appointed by theRegistrar from the Assessment Panel. No assessor who took part in the originalassessment or the moderating meetingshall be appointed to consider the appeal. The assessors will undertake an independent evaluation of theaccreditation evidence originally submitted by the applicant.

The assessors will submit their decision on the appeal, which will be final, to the Registrar.

ComplaintsAn applicant who wishes to make acomplaint about the conduct of theassessment may do so through the RIBA complaints procedures.

Bargate stone wallat Tigbourne Court,Witley, Surrey

RIBA Conservation Register Handbook Appendix 110

Appendix 1: Criteria for three levels of ConservationRegister

Specialist ConservationArchitect (SCA)Able to demonstrate authoritativeknowledge of conservation practice,principles and philosophy, and tocontribute to development ofconservation standards.

Conservation Architect (CA)Able to demonstrate depth ofunderstanding of conservationpractice, principles and philosophy,and to guide and take responsibilityfor others whilst understandingwhen further specialist guidance is required.

Conservation Registrant (CR)Able to demonstrate good workingand background knowledge of keyaspects of conservation practice,principles and philosophy, and tounderstand when guidance orsupervision is required.

Entry to the Register is based ondemonstrating compliance with the criteria detailed below.

Accreditation evidenceSpecialist ConservationArchitect (SCA)eitherFive years’ relevant experience as demonstrated by the submissionof five papers/reports/dossiers.***Experience on at least one projectshould be within the last five years,and the majority of work shouldhave taken place within the last ten years. See Appendix 5.orCompletion of a ConservationTraining Course;* and four years’ relevant experience asdemonstrated by the submission of five papers/reports/dossiers.***orMaster’s degree or equivalent in Conservation;** and three years’ relevant experience asdemonstrated by the submission of five papers/reports/dossiers.***andCommitment to using appropriatecriteria from the ICOMOS Educationand Training Guidelines.

Undertaking to act professionally in compliance with the RIBA Code of Professional Conduct.

Submission of a detailed CV.

Conservation Architect (CA)eitherFour years’ relevant experience as demonstrated by submission of four papers/reports/dossiers.***Experience on at least one projectshould be within the last five years,and the majority of work shouldhave taken place within the last ten years. See Appendix 5.orCompletion of a ConservationTraining Course;* and three years’ relevant experience asdemonstrated by the submission of four papers/reports/dossiers.***orMaster’s degree or equivalent in Conservation;** and two years’ relevant experience asdemonstrated by submission of four papers/reports/dossiers.***andCommitment to using appropriatecriteria from the ICOMOS Educationand Training Guidelines.



Conservation Registrant (CR)Completion of a ConservationTraining Course.*andCommitment to using appropriatecriteria from the ICOMOS Educationand Training Guidelines.



The HooverBuilding, Perivale,London


*Conservation Training Course There are a number of potentialroutes to fulfilling this requirement:

– existing courses run by a range of organisations that fulfil thecriteria listed below

– RIBA/RSUA/RSAW courses which meet the criteria

The Understanding Conservationwebsite (www.understandingconservation.org) may also behelpful.

CriteriaCourses are based on the ICOMOSEducation and Training Guidelines.

There is a minimum of 21 hoursstructured learning.

There is evidence that candidateshave satisfactorily completed the course.

** Master’s degree or equivalent in ConservationIn consultation with theConservation Course Directors’Forum, the Assessment Panel willgive guidance on the Master’scourses that satisfy this criterion.

***Papers/reports/dossiersDetailed guidance notes forapplicants and assessors areprovided in Appendix 3 (Guidanceon application and accreditationevidence) to explain what isexpected in a paper, report ordossier, but in general these are toreflect the range of work areas aconservation architect undertakes.The emphasis is on applicants beingable to submit examples of, andreflect upon, what decisions theyhave made in the course of theirprofessional work, rather than havingto write significant new material. It isimportant to note that the materialsubmitted must be the applicant’sown work, and be chosen to revealtheir competences and abilities inappropriate decision-making withinthe ICOMOS Education and TrainingGuidelines criteria.

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Above Storehouseat Chatham NavalDockyard, Kent

http://www.understandingconservation.org

http://www.understandingconservation.org


Appendix 2:ICOMOS Educationand Training Guidelines

The criteria for the assessment of evidence and accreditation arebased on the ICOMOS ‘Guidelinesfor Education and Training in theConservation of Monuments,Ensembles and Sites’ (1993) and theprinciple that conservation worksshould only be entrusted to personscompetent in these activities. Thiscompetence demands the ability to:

a. read a monument, ensemble or site and identify its emotional,cultural and use significance;

b. understand the history andtechnology of monuments,ensembles or sites in order todefine their identity, plan for theirconservation, and interpret theresults of this research;

c. understand the setting of amonument, ensemble or site,their contents and surroundings,in relation to other buildings,gardens or landscapes;

d. find and absorb all availablesources of information relevant to the monument, ensemble orsite being studied;

e. understand and analyze thebehaviour of monuments,ensembles and sites as complex systems;

f. diagnose intrinsic and extrinsiccauses of decay as a basis forappropriate action;

g. inspect and make reportsintelligible to non-specialistreaders of monuments,ensembles or sites, illustrated by graphic means such assketches and photographs;

h. know, understand and applyUNESCO conventions andrecommendations, and ICOMOSand other recognized Charters,regulations and guidelines;

i. make balanced judgementsbased on shared ethicalprinciples, and acceptresponsibility for the long-termwelfare of cultural heritage;

j. recognize when advice must be sought and define the areasof need of study by differentspecialists, e.g. wall paintings,sculpture and objects of artisticand historical value, and/orstudies of materials and systems;

k. give expert advice onmaintenance strategies,management policies and the policy framework forenvironmental protection andpreservation of monuments and their contents, and sites;

l. document works executed and make same accessible;

m. work in multi-disciplinary groups using sound methods;

n. work with inhabitants,administrators and planners to resolve conflicts and todevelop conservation strategiesappropriate to local needs,abilities and resources.

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AboveTerracedhousing at Beverley,East Yorkshire

RIBA Conservation Register HandbookAppendix 313

Appendix 3:Guidance onapplication andaccreditation evidence

Accreditation evidenceThe accreditation evidence requiredfor the three levels – SpecialistConservation Architect (SCA),Conservation Architect (CA) andConservation Registrant (CR) – isoutlined in Appendix 1.

Criteria for accreditationThe criteria for the assessment of evidence and accreditation arebased on the ICOMOS ‘Guidelinesfor Education and Training in theConservation of Monuments,Ensembles and Sites’ and theprinciple that conservation worksshould only be entrusted to personscompetent in these activities (seeAppendix 2).

Detailed CVYour CV should be detailed (to amaximum of four A4 pages), with its focus on conservation, andinclude a list of projects with aconservation content. This caninclude all aspects of conservationpractice including academic studies,surveys reports and practical works.This list should include building type,date, listing status if any, project startand completion dates, and indicateclearly the phases of the project inwhich you were involved and yourrole and areas of responsibilitywithin the project.

It should be a chronological guide to your career, detailing yourarchitectural education and thepractices where you have worked.

Papers, reports and dossiersFor architects who are employed in the public sector, as academics or in advisory roles, and whosework does not involve built works,the submission of academicresearch papers or advisoryconservation reports (or extractsthereof to a maximum of 12 A4pages per paper/report/dossier) onheritage structures or on proposedwork to heritage structures will beadmissible evidence.

A paper may relate to any topicwithin the field of architectural orbuilding conservation, must besubstantial in content and must havebeen published in a refereed journalor other publication subject toscholarly peer review.

A report may relate to an entirebuilding, to an assembly of buildings,or to an aspect or part of a buildingor its curtilage, and might take any of the following forms:

– an assessment of its significanceand/or architectural value

– a condition report on theconservation aspects

– a more detailed assessment,including historical analysis

– a report on the steps required toensure its survival

�– a report on the impact of anyproposed interventions or changeof use

– a report prepared for submissionwith a planning application

or any combination of these.

An essential characteristic of the submitted evidence is that it involves the expression ofprofessional judgement in theform of conclusions, opinion,advice or proposals. For example,an inventory or survey of thebuilding would not, on its own,constitute a conservation report.

For architects working in privateconservation practice, applicationsfor accreditation categories wherepapers, reports or dossiers arerequired must include at least three dossiers.

The purpose of the dossier is todemonstrate that you have thenecessary skills for the successfuladministration of a project involvingworks to a heritage or protectedstructure.

It is important to note that work on a listed building or historic buildingdoes not of itself provide evidenceof conservation expertise. Forexample, extensive ‘refurbishment’to render a building suitable for re-use or insertion of a contemporaryintervention, without evidence ofappraisal as to the appropriatenessof this strategy, would not suffice. The evidence submitted mustshow how you exercised yourresponsibility for analysis of thebuilding and decisions on theconservation approach to be taken.

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Your dossier should present, in aneconomical fashion, an account ofthe steps you have taken wheninvolved in the project, problemsencountered and significantdecisions taken. Obviously the stepswill vary from one project to anotherbut might be expected to includesurvey, historical research, conditionreport, analysis and proposals. The historical research should be sufficient to demonstrate thesignificance of the buildings, and theanalysis, which forms the basis forthe conservation approach adopted,is essential. This would be followedby a record of the works carried out,how the works actually carried outrelated to the works originallyproposed and how any changeswere recorded. The successfuldossier will demonstrate exemplaryapplication of conservationprinciples in the approach adopted.

The dossier must include evidence of your role and areas of responsibility in the project. If it is your practice for conservationprojects to obtain the services of a conservation expert for thoseaspects of a project, your dossiershould set out the respectiveresponsibilities of the partiesinvolved. Applicants relyingextensively on the advice ofconservation experts are unlikely to achieve accreditation as SpecialistConservation Architect (SCA).

The dossier must include asuccinct summary assessment(between 300–500 words perproject) of the effectiveness of your role in the conservationprocess. In this regard, any failure of the client to act on your advicewill not prejudice the application for accreditation.

Apart from the summaryassessment, it should be possible to construct your dossier byassembling a limited but consideredselection of existing documentsfrom the job file. For example, anyreports prepared during the courseof the project can be included inyour dossier. Drawings should belimited to those of major importanceto your dossier, and reduced to A4.

You should include only relevantmaterial in assembling yourdossiers, as extraneous material is unhelpful to the assessmentprocess. A maximum of 12 A4pages per paper/report/dossier is recommended as beingnecessary to summarisesufficient information.

The criteria for accreditation at a particular level require someevidence of your experience ofbuildings appropriate to that level.Within that context the quality of the conservation intervention/judgement displayed in thedocumentation is the criticalquestion to be addressed.

Conservation reports or dossierswill be assessed by theAssessment Panel in terms of thestandards of conservation practiceobtaining at the time the work wascarried out, under the overall remit of the ICOMOS guidelines.

The best submissions will be those from applicants who clearlyunderstand the meaning ofconservation, have appropriateexperience over the required period of time and who, through the documentation submitted,demonstrate that experience in away that makes clear the basis for the conservation judgementsarrived at.

Submissions should demonstrate:

– a conservation-led approach to architecture

– clarity as to your role andresponsibilities

– the exercise of judgement anddecision-making in a progressivemanner over the period ofrelevant experience

You are advised to keep a copy of all documentation included in your submissions.

Applicants in preparing theirsubmissions are advised to readcarefully the RIBA ConservationRegister Handbook, includingAppendix 5 (Guidance for theConservation Assessment Panel).

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AboveTile-hungweavers’ cottages at Goudhurst, Kent


FormatThe front cover of the paper, reportor dossier should show clearly:

– your name

– article/project/building name

– paper/report/dossier number

Three hard copies of thepapers/reports/dossiers should be provided.

ContentsMatters that must be covered in a conservation report or dossier include:

– status/importance of the building

– nature and purpose of thereport/project

– your job title and role;documentary evidence of this role must be provided

– project team make-up, respectiveresponsibilities and method ofworking

– critical analysis of the project

– the basis for conservationjudgements made; if work involvesdesign interventions to a historicbuilding you must explicitlyaddress the issue of theappropriateness of the intervention

– a summary assessment of yourrole in the project, outcome relativeto actions proposed, etc.

– which relevant ICOMOS guidelineshave been met

Re-accreditationSee Appendix 6.

Gothic Revivaldecorated roof at StMary’s Church, StudleyRoyal, North Yorkshire


Appendix 4:Skills matrix

Conservation RegistrantCRAware/capable

Conservation ArchitectCASkilled/proficient

Specialist ConservationArchitectSCAExpert

Overview

Possesses basicknowledge and skills

Understands when able to work with someautonomy and whensupervision required

Requires further training and development

Able to work effectively as part of a team

Possesses requisiteknowledge and skills to perform effectively

Able to work withconsiderable autonomy

Understands whenspecialist training orguidance required

Very substantial personalautonomy

Acknowledged by othersas an authority

Knowledge

Good working andbackground knowledgeof key aspects ofconservation practice,principles andphilosophy

Depth of understandingof conservation practice,principles andphilosophy

Authoritative knowledgeof conservation practice,principles andphilosophy andcontributor to debate on development

Standard of work

Straightforward tasksundertaken competentlywithin guidance andcontrol systems

Competent delivery of services achievedroutinely

Excellence achievedwith relative ease and consistency

Autonomy

Able to achievestraightforward tasksusing own judgementbut understand whenguidance /supervisionrequired

Able to take fullresponsibility for own work

Able to guide and takeresponsibility for others

Able to contribute to development ofstandards, practice,principles andphilosophy ofconservation

Coping withcomplexity

Appreciates levels ofcomplexity throughanalysis, consequentskills and experience

Deals with complexsituations holistically with confident decisionmaking

Holistic grasp of complex situations

Moves between intuitive and analyticalapproaches with ease

Perception of context

Sees actions as a seriesof steps, at least partly interms of long-term goals

Sees overall picture andhow individual actions fitwithin that

Sees overall picture andalternative approaches,and a vision of what maybe possible

Adapted from Dreyfus model of skills acquisition (1981 and 1984 for PACR)


Appendix 5:Guidance for theConservationAssessment Panel

Accreditation criteriaThe criteria for accreditation arebased on the ICOMOS ‘Guidelinesfor Education and Training in theConservation of Monuments,Ensembles and Sites’ and theprinciple that conservation worksshould only be entrusted to personscompetent in these activities.

EvaluationPlease see Appendix 1 for the basic requirements for accreditationat Specialist Conservation Architect(SCA), Conservation Architect (CA)and Conservation Registrant (CR)levels.

Evaluation will be based onreasonable and objective standardsrelated to the range of skillsnecessary to carry out the servicesinvolved. Demonstration of relevantexperience should include evidenceof conservation-led practice.‘Conservation-led practice’ meanswork on older buildings in whichconservation principles have beencarefully considered in arriving at the appropriate professionaljudgements.

Accreditation at a particular levelrequires evidence of experience of buildings appropriate to that level.Within that context the quality of the conservation intervention/judgement displayed in thedocumentation is the criticalquestion to be addressed.Applicants will be expected todemonstrate an appreciation of and application of conservation

principles to the project, includinghaving sought expert advice whenappropriate.

The conservation principles onwhich evaluation will be based are those set out in internationalcharters (for example, the VeniceCharter, 1964; the WashingtonCharter, 1987; the Nara Document on Authenticity, 1994; the BurraCharter, 1999).

ProceduresEvaluation will be based on the following:

– academic qualifications orsuccessful completion of aconservation training course

�– experience

�– publications

�– research

The evaluation will be based solelyon the accreditation evidence in theapplication form, papers, dossiers,reports and detailed CV.

In the case of an architect working ina strategic or policy role, and whosework does not involve ‘projects’,academic research papers andadvisory conservation reports onlisted buildings or historic buildingswill fulfil this requirement. In the case of an architect working inconservation practice, thesubmission of at least three dossiers is mandatory.

All information relating to acandidate’s application must be

available to the assessor. AnApplication Summary Sheet will be prepared prior to evaluation and be available to each assessor.

�– Evaluation will be based on theaccreditation evidence submitted.

– The assessors have the right toseek from the candidate furtherinformation or clarification.

– The assessors will make theirdecisions based solely on theevidence provided. Personalknowledge of assessors will notbe drawn on to fill gaps in theinformation provided by anapplicant, as to do so woulddiscriminate against applicants not known to the assessor.

�– Where the evidence provided isinsufficient to allow the assessorsto reach a decision the applicationwill not be processed further andthe applicant will be so informed.

– On completion of assessments,the assessors will meet with theother pairs of assessors workingin the assessment round, in orderto review and moderate theassessments.

– The Assessment Panel will recordin writing in each case thereasons mapped against theaccreditation criteria for decidingthat accreditation should begranted or refused.

�– In the case of refusal, theapplicant will be sent a copy

of the Assessment Panel’sreason/s for its decision.

The nominated Chair for theassessment round will carry out the following duties:

– Chair and conclude themoderation process.

– Ensure that the decision, and thereason for the decision, of theassessors is recorded on eachApplication Summary Sheet.

– Ensure that a summary sheetrecording the final decisions of the assessors in relation to allapplications submitted is signedby the relevant assessors.

– Return all documentation to the Conservation Registrar.

All business in relation to theapplication process will beconducted in strict confidence.

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First floor colonnadedroom in the LinkBuilding, ChiswickHouse, London


Appendix 6:Re-accreditation

Accreditation is valid for five years at any level. The purpose of a re-accreditation process is to giveclients and statutory bodiesassurance that accredited architectsare current in their understanding of conservation policy and practice.The RIBA is keen that the re-accreditation process should be ofbenefit to the continuing personaland professional development ofmembers.

Re-accreditation of SpecialistConservation Architects andConservation Architects is by:

1) Submission of details of specialistconservation CPD undertaken in theprevious five years. At least 12 of therequired 35 hours a year should bespent on conservation, divided intothe three ICOMOS groupings, withat least half to be structured – ieattendance at a course or seminars.

2) The submission of a case studyof a relevant conservation projectyou have been personally involvedin within the previous three years;this could include a research study.The case study will need todemonstrate current competency in accordance with ICOMOS, and is the equivalent of a dossier assubmitted on initial application. This will be formally reviewed by the Assessment Panel, and no interviews will take place.

3) The Assessment Panel may ask for additional information todemonstrate currency.

The Assessment Panel will revieweach submission, and offer:

Re-accreditation orDeferment with request foradditional specialist CPD and/orevidence of currency ofconservation practice, and re-accreditation following satisfactoryresponse. If this is not received then the panel would recommendsuspension from the ConservationRegister.

Re-accreditation of ConservationRegistrants is by submission ofdetails of specialist conservationCPD undertaken in the previous five years. At least 12 of the required35 hours a year should be spent onconservation, divided into the threeICOMOS groupings, with at leasthalf to be structured – ie attendanceat a course or seminars.

The Assessment Panel will review this and offer:

Re-accreditationorDeferment with recommendation for further specialist CPD and re-accreditation following satisfactoryresponse.

An architect on the RIBAConservation Register may apply at any time for accreditation at ahigher level, but must submit fullaccreditation evidence and pay the appropriate application fee.Those at CR level are stronglyencouraged to apply for CA

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or SCA level within a five-yearperiod.

Please note that CPD required in the application and re-accreditationprocesses counts as part of theannual CPD requirement.

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