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Become a Chartered Environmentalist. The Society for the Environment is…. A non political, not-for-profit umbrella body for environmental and sustainability professionals. It was founded in 2000 and was granted a Royal Charter in 2004 to award ‘ Chartered Environmentalist ’.
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The Society for the Environment is… • A non political, not-for-profit umbrella body for environmental and sustainability professionals • It was founded in 2000 and was granted a Royal Charter in 2004 to award ‘Chartered Environmentalist’ • SocEnv licenses professional organisations to award the Chartered Environmentalist qualification (CEnv)
The Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) • CEnv is the highest level of professional qualification available to environmental practitioners. • Chartered Environmentalist recognises high levels of professionalism and competence of individuals working in environmental fields • There are over 5200 environmental professionals worldwide registered as Chartered Environmentalists
Benefits of Chartered Environmentalist • For the individualCEnv gives environmental practitioners recognition beyond their specific sector and demonstrates competence within, and a commitment to the environmental profession. • For EmployersAs an employer, specifying ‘CEnv’ as a recruitment requirement gives confidence in the competence and professionalism of an employee. • For the PublicCEnv helps to enhance the public’s trust in environmental services and those leading sustainable environmental management. • For the ProfessionCEnv is helping to establish ‘environmentalism’ as a profession and ensures practitioners are operating at the same ‘high standards’ across the sectors.
To become a Chartered Environmentalist a candidate must: • Be a full member of a licensed body • Have a minimum of 12 units of knowledge and/or experience,which will include at least 4 years relevant experience,depending upon the level and duration of academic study • Demonstrate knowledge of, competence in and experience of sustainable environmental management • Agree to comply with the Society’s Code of Ethics andCPD requirements of their licensed body.
You can apply through any of the Licensed Bodies shown below:
Education and Experience required… Candidates must accrue a total of 12 units where: • 1 Year’s full-time relevant experience = 1 Unit • 1 Year’s full-time relevant education = 2 Units • The minimum qualifying academic/vocational qualifications are HNC/HND or NVQ level 4. • A maximum of 8 units can be accrued for education. • A minimum of 4 Years’ relevant experience is required.
How much does it cost.... SocEnv Charges: 2009/2010 CEnv Initial Registration Fee 65* CEnv Annual Renewal Fee 35* (visit www.socenv.org.uk for fees post 2010)* Fees may be subject to an additional administrative charge levied by the licensing body; fees may differ between licensed bodies. How to apply: To apply to be a Chartered Environmentalist, please contact a licensed member for an application form.