Chartered Colourist
- Regulators
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- Society of Dyers and Colourists
- Nations
- United Kingdom
- Sectors
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- Other
Regulatory or professional bodies
Chartered body
- Regulatory authority
- Society of Dyers and Colourists
- Address
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Perkin House,
82 Grattan Road
Bradford
BD1 2LU - Email address
- edu@sdc.org.uk
- Website
- https://www.sdc.org.uk
- Phone number
- +44 (0)1274 725 138
Regulation
Regulation summary
This professional qualification demonstrates a person's education and vocational ability to work in many areas of coloration. Chartered Colourists display the highest standards of professionalism, up-to-date expertise, quality and safety, and the capacity to undertake independent practice and exercise leadership. As well as competence, the title denotes commitment to keep pace with advancing knowledge.
Regulation type
Reserved activities
None - restrictions apply to use of title only
Qualifications and experience
New professionals
- Routes to qualification
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As a Chartered Colourist you shall:
Be a Fellow or Associate of the Society at the time of application
Have established yourself in an approved occupation in one or more branches of colour science or technology normally for a minimum period of two years.Have submitted your application for CCol on the official form obtainable from the Society and be sponsored by at least two appropriate business related referees, at least one of which should be a member of the Society, who are appropriately qualified and experienced.
Have satisfied the Trustee Board that you have the required status.
Members entitled to be designated Chartered Colourist may use the abbreviation CCol. Honorary Fellows may not use the designation CCol unless previously a Fellow at the time of the award.
Professionally active members in possession of Chartered Colourist status shall be required to maintain their status by undertaking a minimum of 30 hours per annum of approved continuing professional development (CPD), a record of which will be retained by the Society and reviewed annually. Members who do not provide this evidence will not be entitled to use the designation CCol.
- More about qualification
- https://colour.network/product/chartered-colourist-ccol
Professionals from outside the UK
- Recognition for professionals outside the UK
- All - there are routes to recognition for professionals from all countries
- Summary of routes
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As a Chartered Colourist you shall:
Be a Fellow or Associate of the Society at the time of application
Have established yourself in an approved occupation in one or more branches of colour science or technology normally for a minimum period of two years.Have submitted your application for CCol on the official form obtainable from the Society and be sponsored by at least two appropriate business related referees, at least one of which should be a member of the Society, who are appropriately qualified and experienced.
Have satisfied the Trustee Board that you have the required status.
Members entitled to be designated Chartered Colourist may use the abbreviation CCol. Honorary Fellows may not use the designation CCol unless previously a Fellow at the time of the award.
Professionally active members in possession of Chartered Colourist status shall be required to maintain their status by undertaking a minimum of 30 hours per annum of approved continuing professional development (CPD), a record of which will be retained by the Society and reviewed annually. Members who do not provide this evidence will not be entitled to use the designation CCol.
- More about recognition for professionals outside the UK
- https://colour.network/product/chartered-colourist-ccol/
Registration
- Registration requirements
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The Chartered Colourist (CCol) is the only professional qualification for colourists worldwide. There are no examinations for Chartered Colourist, but candidates must already hold one of the Society’s professional qualifications of Associate or Fellow to be eligible for the award.
There is no charge for applying for Chartered Colourist.
- More about registration
- https://colour.network/product/chartered-colourist-ccol
Legislation
- Title of relevant act or charter
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Society of Dyes and Colourists Royal Charter
- Website link to legislation
- https://colour.network/about-sdc/