Chartered Colourist

Regulators
  • Society of Dyers and Colourists
Nations
United Kingdom
Sectors
  • Other

Regulatory or professional bodies

Chartered body

Regulatory authority
Society of Dyers and Colourists
Address

Perkin House,
82 Grattan Road
Bradford
BD1 2LU

Email address
edu@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

Accreditation

Reserved activities

None - restrictions apply to use of title only


Qualifications and experience

New professionals

Routes to qualification

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.

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

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

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.


Legislation

Title of relevant act or charter

Society of Dyes and Colourists Royal Charter

Website link to legislation
https://colour.network/about-sdc/

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