Working Towards Professional Registration
Next programme
Our next programme of support for science technicians to undertake professional registration will be running in the Summer Term of 2024. Dates will be announced in Spring 2024. In the meantime, technicians wishing to undertake the process independently can attend a free virtual professional registration workshop delivered by the Science Council.
Working Towards Professional Registration is designed to guide Imperial’s technical staff and managers through professional registration with the Science Council. Technicians are a vitally important group but not always well-recognised. Professional registration is an excellent way of demonstrating your knowledge, skills and experience. It shows peers and employers that you are committed to your profession and can bring many personal and professional benefits, whatever stage you are in your career.
Hear more from Imperial technicians who have become professionally registered.
Led by an applicant support mentor from the Science Council, this course will demystify the process of becoming professionally registered and will support participants to:
- identify the appropriate registration status and professional membership body for them
- understand the competencies and CPD requirements required at each level
- develop a written competence report that captures their professional experience
- navigate the online application process
The programme involves attending three compulsory workshops. At the end of the programme, participants who are ready will submit their competence report to the Science Council and have a face-to-face professional registration assessment on-site.
conditions
Eligibility to participate in the programme
This programme is open to Imperial College technical staff at all levels who would like to apply for registered status in one of the following categories:
- Registered Science Technician (RSciTech)
- Registered Scientist (RSci)
- Chartered Scientist (CSci)
It is not necessary to be a member of a professional body before you start the course. Participants will be supported every step of the way but are expected to demonstrate their commitment to the professional registration process and attend all the compulsory sessions.
A separate programme of support for technicians who are interested in applying to the national register of engineers and technicians (Engineering Technician (EngTech), Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng)) is under development. To register your interest in this programme, please contact Ailish Harikae.
How to apply
Please complete the application form to apply.
Course fees
There is no course fee, but the standard cancellation policy will apply. Please note that the programme does not cover the cost of applying for professional registration, which participants can claim back from their department with line management approval. Participants should get line management approval before applying for this programme. Indicative costs are as follows and are payable at the point of application to the Science Council for professional registration:
| Award | RSciTech | RSci | CSci |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administration fee | £15 | £15 | £15 |
| Registration fee | £15.60 | £20.70 | £46.0 |
| Membership year one | £55 | £55 | *Varies |
* Varies by professional body
Overview of the programme
Click on the titles below to view the full description of each workshop:
- Workshop 1 – Introduction Session
- Workshop 2 – Understanding standards, competencies and CPD requirements
- Workshop 3 – Completing the competence report and submitting your application
After the programme:
At the end of this programme, participants will submit a written application for professional registration to the Science Council.