Chartered Scientist Michelle Jackson BSc (hons) PhD FIScT Registrar

Underpinning knowledge and skills Competency report ●Science ●Personal responsibility ●Communication ●Problem solving ●Professional standards

Competency at different levels Science: RSciTech - defined problems RSci - complex problems CSci - complex concepts with self direction

Registration #istreg RSciTech Registered Science Technician RSci Registered Scientist CSci Chartered Scientist QCF level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship A-Level, NVQ 3 QCF level 5 HND, FdSc, some Higher Apprenticeships QCF level 7 MSc, MSci CPD standards, code of conduct and competency areas are common across the registers

Competency at different levels Science: RSciTech - defined problems RSci - complex problems CSci - complex concepts with self direction

RSciTech Apply knowledge of underlying concepts and principles

RSci Application of knowledge and understanding: Identify and use relevant scientific understanding, methods and skills to address broadly-defined, complex problems

CSci Use a combination of general and experiential knowledge, understanding and skills to be able to optimise and engage in the application of existing and emerging science and technology

Level 7 standards systematic understanding of knowledge critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights informed by academic discipline or professional practice

Level 7 standards comprehensive understanding of techniques originality in the application of knowledge practical understanding of how techniques are used to create and interpret knowledge

Level 7 standards conceptual understanding that enables Critical evaluation of current research Evaluation and critique of methodologies Propose new hypotheses.

Level 7 standards deal with complex issues systematically and creatively make sound judgements in the absence of complete data Communicate with specialist and non-specialist audiences demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks

Level 7 standards continue to advance their knowledge and understanding, develop new skills to a high level the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility decision-making in complex and unpredictable situations independent learning ability required for continuing professional development

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