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Chartered Ecologist

Regulators
  • Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management
Nations
United Kingdom
Sectors
  • Construction and engineering
  • Science
  • Other

Regulatory or professional bodies

Chartered body

Address

Grosvenor Court
Ampfield Hill
Ampfield
Romsey
S051 9BD

Email address
enquiries@cieem.net
Phone number
+44 (0)1962 868 626

Regulation

Regulation summary

Chartered Ecologists provide expert advice, collect data and undertake activities to protect and enhance natural species and habitats. It is regulated through adherence to a Code of Professional Conduct which expects work to be conducted in accordance with industry good practcie guidance and standards and the application of sound professional judgement.

Regulation type

Accreditation

Reserved activities

There are no reserved activities

Protected titles

Chartered Ecologist CEcol


Qualifications and experience

New professionals

Routes to qualification

Most people enter the profession by undertaking a relevant degree (ecology, environmental management, wildlife conservation, biological sciences for example) or a relevant apprenticeship (which vary by country of the UK). As a new entrant, you will be able to work your way through the different stages of the profession by demonstrating their increased competence until you have reached Chartered Ecologist status.

More about qualification
http://www.cieem.net/i-want-to-be/

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

The award of Chartered Ecologist is competence-assessed. As a professional from other countries outside the UK, you may apply for the award by demonstrating your competence at the required competency level accroding to CIEEM's Competency Framework.

More about recognition for professionals outside the UK
https://cieem.net/i-am/continuing-professional-development/competency-framework/

Registration

Registration requirements

Professionals should register with the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM)

More about registration
https://cieem.net/i-am/membership/

Legislation

Title of relevant act or charter

Royal Charter

Website link to legislation
https://cieem.net/resource/royal-charter/

Licence Finder

You may need licences and permits to carry out certain activities in the UK. These are called authorisations. Use the licence finder to find what you need.