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Chartered Chemist (CChem) is a chartered status awarded by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) [1] in the United Kingdom, the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) [2] in Australia, by the Ministry of Education in Italy, the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon (IChemC), Sri Lanka, [3] the Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria in Nigeria, and by the Association of the Chemical Profession of Ontario (ACPO) in Ontario, Canada. [4]
Achieving chartered status in any profession denotes to the wider community a high level of specialised subject knowledge and professional competence. The award of the Chartered Chemist (CChem) designation recognises the experienced practising chemist who has demonstrated an in-depth knowledge of chemistry, significant personal achievements based upon chemistry, professionalism in the workplace and a commitment to maintaining technical expertise through continuing professional development.
In Australia, Chartered Membership (MRACI CChem) is for:
In Canada, the Chartered Chemist (C.Chem. or CChem) designation is awarded by the Association of the Chemical Profession of Ontario (ACPO). To qualify, applicants must hold a degree in chemistry from a Canadian university, or an equivalent credential obtained outside of Canada as assessed by a recognized credential evaluation service. Applicants must also demonstrate a minimum number of years of professional experience in a chemistry-related field, deemed acceptable by the Association.
There are three categories of membership with the ACPO:
Applications are reviewed quarterly, and required documents include a current CV, official transcripts, proof of enrollment (for students), and a WES credential assessment if the degree was obtained outside of Canada. A non-refundable application fee applies, along with annual membership dues. Student memberships are free of charge. [4]
In Sri Lanka, every candidate for the award of the status of Chartered Chemist (C.Chem.) shall
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OR (b) have obtained a Special Degree with Chemistry as the principal subject from a recognized university.
OR (c) have obtained a bachelor's degree from a recognized university with an adequate coverage of Chemistry, acceptable to the Council and at least a master's degree in a branch of Chemistry from a recognized university.
OR (d) have obtained a bachelor's degree from a recognized university, with an adequate coverage of Chemistry and has had sufficient experience and/or attainments in the Chemical Sciences for the period of at least 10 years acceptable to the Council.
OR (f) have obtained any other equivalent qualifications acceptable to the Council,
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OR (b) have an equivalent attainment acceptable to the Council.
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(a) has specialist chemical skills relevant to their practice
(b) has in– depth knowledge of the specialist areas of chemistry
(c) has responsibilities based upon chemistry and has made a significant personal contribution.
(d) demonstrates professionalism in the workplace
(e) has maintained chemical expertise through continuing professional development. [3]
In the United Kingdom, CChem candidates must meet the following requirements:
The 14 professional attributes for Chartered Chemist in the UK are divided into five sections. The full list of attributes is:
A. Demonstrate and develop your knowledge of the chemical sciences.
B. Professionalism.
C. Communication and influencing skills.
D. Professional responsibilities.
E. Supporting the profession.