Marine Registration Candidate Handbook

Introduction

IMarEST is The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology; the international professional body and learned society for all marine professionals. IMarEST is the first Institute to bring together marine engineers, scientists and technologists into one international multi-disciplinary professional body.

IMarEST is the largest marine organization of its kind with a worldwide membership based in over 120 countries, it is a registered charity and provides grades of membership for everyone, from those seeking to become Chartered or gain other Professional Recognition, to those just starting out in their careers or studying in education.

The Society for Underwater Technology (SUT) is a multidisciplinary learned society that brings together organisations and individuals with a common interest in underwater technology, ocean science and offshore engineering. SUT was founded in 1966 and has members from more than 40 countries, including engineers, scientists, other professionals and students working in these areas.

The Marine Technology Society (MTS) promotes awareness, understanding, and the advancement and application of marine technology. Incorporated in 1963, the international society brings together businesses, institutions, professionals, academics, and students who are ocean engineers, technologists, policymakers, and educators.

Our mission is to facilitate a broader understanding of the relevance of marine technology to wider global issues by enhancing the dissemination of marine technology information; promote and improve marine technology and related educational programs; and advance the development of the tools and procedures required to explore, study and further the responsible and sustainable use of the oceans.

To that end, the Society for Underwater Technology (SUT), and the Marine Technology Society (MTS), through a partnership with the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST), offer marine technology professionals the opportunity to seek the title of Chartered Marine Technologist (CMarTech), Registered Marine Technologist (RMarTech), or MarTech (Marine Technician).

Note: The terms “registration” and “certification” may be used interchangeably throughout this guide.

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Chartered Marine Technologist (CMarTech)

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Chartered Marine Technologists are professionals, who harness, exploit, manage, use or apply marine technology in the pursuit of wealth creation and/or the provision of services in the marine sector. Chartered Marine Technologists are characterized by their ability to deal with complex issues, both systematically and creatively and can make sound judgments in the absence of complete data to develop solutions to problems and communicate their conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Chartered Marine Technologists continue to advance their knowledge, understanding and competence to a high level and are bound by the codes of conduct of SUT and MTS.

Typically, Chartered Marine Technologists will be professionals from disciplines such as: Fleet Managers, Hydrographers, Marine Superintendents (Deck), Meteorologists, Pilots, Marine Logisticians, Deck Officers and Ratings, Marine Surveyors, Shipping Professionals, Harbormasters, University faculty, Navigators, Radar/Sonar Maintenance Experts, Warfare Officers and Ratings and Naval Officers and Ratings, Instrumentation and Platform Designers and Developers.

Applicants seeking professional registration as a Chartered Marine Technologist will need to demonstrate through their professional education/training and experience in roles directly related to the use or management of marine technology that they are eligible for Chartered Marine Technologist Registration.

Benefits of CMarTech Registration

The Chartered Marine Technologist designation has many benefits for individuals, employers and the public as a whole. CMarTech ensures high and improving standards across all technological disciplines; it reflects best practices and is set at an internationally recognized benchmark level. CMarTech encompasses high-caliber professionals in the practice, research, application and teaching of technology, and recognizes the increasing focus on trans-disciplinarity for the future of science, engineering and technology. Furthermore, CMarTech registration provides employers with additional assurance of the quality of their workforce. It is of benefit to:

Society, which will be more confident in the competence of an individual and need no longer be confused by a platform of letters and descriptions.
Individual practitioners, by identification as a professional that sets them at the forefront of their profession and offers a passport to job mobility.
Employers, with confirmation, through the designation, of the quality of a job applicant’s qualifications.
Government offices, seeking to hire or appoint permanent staff, advisers, or consultants would have an assurance about the level of an individual’s expertise.
Professional societies and organisations, by providing – through the new designation – additional opportunities to benchmark their qualifications.
Higher education, which will be better able to set and monitor benchmarks for their technology courses, and to promote programs of study to meet the high standards required of a Chartered Marine Technologist.
Regulatory Authorities, who could be confident in specifying the designation in legislation and regulations.
Legal credibility, enabling expert witness participation at a defined standard.
Professional standing, recognising equality of excellence across the technology professions.

Required Level of Knowledge & Competence

Chartered Marine Technologist is open to everyone, who can demonstrate the required high-level knowledge, understanding and professional competence. There are many routes that can be measured to meet this standard, including a combination of academic awards, vocational qualifications and experiential learning through work. Competence includes the knowledge, understanding, and skills that underpin performance.

Chartered Marine Technologists are required to maintain their professional competence, working within professional codes of conduct, and participate actively within their profession. There is also a requirement for continuing professional development.

Assessment of Knowledge & Competence

To become registered as a Chartered Marine Technologist, applicants must have their competence assessed by the Society as being suitable for CMarTech.

The process of assessment starts with a written application. Claims to qualifications, experience, and training will require formal documented evidence. In giving details of experience, applicants will need to show how this relates to the required competencies for CMarTech.

Following a review of the documented evidence, the applicant will be required to undertake a professional review interview (PRI). The Society will inform the candidate of the necessary procedures. If deficiencies in the application emerge, the Registrar will usually be able to suggest ways in which they can be addressed (this may involve further learning, training, or additional experience). Following the PRI, the application will be forwarded to the Registration Panel for a final disposition. If a candidate receives a positive decision on their application for CMarTech, they will become registered as a Chartered Marine Technologist and their details will be included on the Society’s Register of Chartered Marine Technologists. If the Candidate’s application is not approved by the Registration Panel, the Candidate may be granted a second interview, may be asked to resubmit under a different registration category, or may be asked to mitigate application deficiencies prior to re-application. Retention of the designation will require continued membership in the Society, completion of professional development requirements, and payment of the required annual dues and credential subscription. Candidates may elect to purchase membership in either or both Societies, according to their preference.

Additional information on assessment of knowledge and competence is available in the competency table.

Assessment Standards: CMarTech

Education

Normally, a formal education is an essential pre-requisite for registration as it demonstrates the underpinning knowledge and understanding for professional competence. The following qualifications exemplify the required knowledge and understanding for Chartered Marine Technologist Registration:

An accredited Master’s degree

An accredited Bachelor’s degree, plus either an appropriate accredited Master’s degree, or appropriate further learning to Master’s level.

If an accredited Master’s level qualification is not presented, it is possible to demonstrate Master’s level achievement through a combination of academic awards and/or appropriate experiential learning. Candidates applying through this route must clearly demonstrate that they have achieved the same level of knowledge and understanding, as those with the accredited qualifications. For example, a Bachelor’s qualification supported by appropriate professional experience may be sufficient to demonstrate a Master’s level knowledge. Candidates must respond to each of the Competency Standards with specific examples of how they have met each standard through experiential learning. Candidates should be careful to explain what was learned from each experience. If you do not possess the requisite academic credentials, but you believe your career or professional experience will merit consideration, please fill out and submit the Career Appraisal Route Form with your application.

Competence

All Candidates for registration must have at minimum of five (5) years of experience in their professional field. The following table details the generic competencies that must be demonstrated in order to achieve registration as a Chartered Marine Technologist. Given the diverse nature of technological practice, achieving the required level for these professional competencies will involve a broad range of activities. Candidates who believe they meet these or who wish to work towards them, should approach the MTS or SUT to obtain further details on how to apply for registration. Chartered Marine Technologists must be competent throughout their professional lives using a combination of their knowledge, training and experience to be able to:

The Competence and Commitment Standard for Chartered Marine Technologists. Chartered Marine Technologists must be competent throughout their working life, by virtue of their education, training and experience, to:	……	Guidance – These are examples of activities which could demonstrate that you have achieved the CMarTech criteria.
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A. Use a combination of general and specialist knowledge and understanding to optimize the application of existing and emerging technology.
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A1. Maintain and extend a sound theoretical approach in enabling the introduction and exploitation of new and advancing technology and other relevant developments. This could include an ability to: – Identify the limits of own personal knowledge and skills – Strive to extend own technological capability – Broaden and deepen own knowledge base through research and experimentation.		Engage in formal post-graduate academic study. Learn and develop new relevant theories and techniques in the workplace. Broaden your knowledge of appropriate codes, standards and specifications.
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A2. Engage in the creative and innovative development of systems, processes and products and continuous improvement systems. This could include an ability to: – Establish users’ needs – Assess marketing needs and contribute to marketing strategies Identify constraints and exploit opportunities for the development and transfer of technology within own chosen field – Define and promote new applications when appropriate – Secure the necessary intellectual property rights – Develop and evaluate continuous improvement systems.		Lead/manage market research, and product and process research and development. Cross-disciplinary working involving complex projects. Conduct statistically sound appraisal of data. Use evidence from best practice to improve effectiveness.
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B. Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to the analysis and solution of problems.
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B1. Identify potential projects and opportunities. This could include an ability to: – Explore the territory within own responsibility for new opportunities – Review the potential for enhancing products, processes, systems, and services. – Use own knowledge of the employer’s position to assess the viability of opportunities.		Involvement in the marketing of and tendering for new products, processes and systems. Involvement in the specification and procurement of new products, processes and systems. Set targets, and draft programs and action plans. Schedule activities.
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B2. Conduct appropriate research and undertake design and development of solutions. This could include an ability to: – Identify and agree appropriate research methodologies – Assemble the necessary resources – Carry out the necessary tests – Collect, analyse and evaluate the relevant data – Draft, present and agree design results and recommendations, taking account of cost, quality, safety, reliability, appearance, fitness for purpose and environmental impact – Undertake design.		Carry out formal theoretical research. Carry out basic and/or applied research on the job. Lead/manage value and whole life costing. Lead design teams. Draft specifications. Develop and test options. Identify resources and costs of options. Produce concept designs and develop these into detailed designs.
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B3. Implement design solutions and evaluate their effectiveness. This could include an ability to: – Ensure that the application of the design results in the appropriate practical outcome – Implement design solutions, taking account of critical constraints – Determine the criteria for evaluating the design solutions – Evaluate the outcome against the original specification – Actively learn from feedback on results to improve future design solutions and build best practice.		Follow the design process through into product or service realisation and its evaluation. Prepare and present reports on the evaluation of the effectiveness of the designs. Manage product improvement. Interpret and analyse performance. Determine critical success factors.
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C. Provide technical and commercial leadership.
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C1. Plan for effective project implementation. This could include an ability to: – Identify the factors affecting the project implementation – Lead on preparing and agreeing implementation plans and method statements – Ensure that the necessary resources are secured and brief the project team – Negotiate the necessary contractual arrangements with other stakeholders (client, subcontractors, suppliers, etc.).		Lead/manage project planning activities. Produce and implement procurement plans. Carry out project risk assessments. Collaborate with key stakeholders and negotiate agreement to the plans. Plan programs and delivery of tasks. Identify resources and costs. Negotiate and agree contracts/work orders.
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C2. Plan, budget, organize, direct and control tasks, people and resources. This could include an ability to: – Set up appropriate management systems – Agree on quality standards, program and budget within legal and statutory requirements – Organize and lead work teams, coordinating project activities – Ensure that variations from quality standards, program and budgets are identified, and that corrective action is taken – Gather and evaluate feedback and recommend improvements.		Take responsibility for and control project operations. Manage the balance between quality, cost and time. Manage contingency systems. Manage project funding, payments and recovery. Satisfy legal and statutory obligations. Lead/manage tasks within identified financial, commercial and regulatory constraints.
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C3. Lead teams and develop staff to meet changing technical and managerial needs. This could include an ability to: – Agree objectives and work plans with teams and individuals – Identify team and individual needs, and plan for their development – Lead and support team and individual development – Assess team and individual performance and provide feedback.		Carry out/contribute to staff appraisals. Plan/contribute to the training and development of staff. Gather evidence from colleagues of the management, assessment and feedback that you have provided. Carry out/contribute to disciplinary procedures.
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C4. Bring about continuous improvement through quality management. This could include an ability to: – Promote quality throughout the organisation and its customer and supplier networks – Develop and maintain operations to meet quality standards – Direct project evaluation and propose recommendations for improvement		Plan and implement best practice methods of continuous improvement, e.g. ISO 9000, EFQM, balanced scorecard. Carry out quality audits. Monitor, maintain and improve delivery. Identify, implement and evaluate changes to meet quality objectives.
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D. Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
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D1. Communicate in English with others at all levels. This could include an ability to: – Contribute to, chair and record meetings and discussions – Prepare letters, documents and reports on complex matters – Exchange information and provide advice to technical and non-technical colleagues.		Reports, minutes of meetings, letters, programs, drawings, specifications.
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D2. Present and discuss proposals. This could include an ability to: – Prepare and deliver presentations on strategic matters – Lead and sustain debates with audiences – Feed the results back to improve the proposals.		Presentations, records of discussions and their outcomes.
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D3. Demonstrate personal and social skills. This could include an ability to: – Know and manage own emotions, strengths and weaknesses – Be aware of the needs and concerns of others – Be confident and flexible in dealing with new and changing interpersonal situations – Identify, agree and lead work towards collective goals – Create, maintain and enhance productive working relationships, and resolve conflicts.		Records of meetings. Evidence from colleagues of your personal and social skills. Take responsibility for productive working relationships. Apply diversity and antidiscrimination legislation.
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E. Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards, recognising obligations to society, the profession and the environment.
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E1. Comply with relevant codes of conduct. This could include an ability to: – Comply with the rules of professional conduct of SUT and/or MTS – Lead work within all relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks, including social and employment legislation.		Work with a variety of conditions of contract. Demonstrate initiative in and commitment to the affairs of SUT and/or MTS.
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E2. Manage and apply safe systems of work. This could include an ability to: – Identify and take responsibility for own obligations for health, safety and welfare issues – Ensure that systems satisfy health, safety and welfare requirements – Develop and implement appropriate hazard identification and risk management systems – Manage, evaluate and improve these systems.		Undertake formal health and safety (H&S) training. Work with H&S legislation and best practice and company safety policies. Carry out safety audits. Identify and minimize hazards. Assess and control risks. Evaluate the costs and benefits of safe working. Deliver strategic H&S briefings and inductions.
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E3. Undertake activities in a way that contributes to sustainable development. This could include an ability to: – Operate and act responsibly, taking account of the need to progress environmental, social and economic outcomes simultaneously – Use imagination, creativity and innovation to provide products and services which maintain and enhance the quality of the environment and community, and meet financial objectives – Understand and secure stakeholder involvement in sustainable development.		Carry out environmental impact assessments. Carry out environmental risk assessments. Plan and implement best practice environmental management systems, e.g. ISO 14000. Work within environmental legislation. Adopt sustainable practices. Achieve “triple bottom line” (i.e. social, economic and environmental) outcomes.
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E4. Carry out continuing professional development (CPD) necessary to maintain and enhance competence in own area of practice. This could include an ability to: – Undertake reviews of own development needs – Prepare action plans to meet personal and organisational objectives – Carry out planned (and unplanned) CPD activities – Maintain evidence of competence development – Evaluate CPD outcomes against the action plans Assist others with their own CPD.		Keep up to date with relevant national and international issues. Maintain CPD plans and records. Involvement with the affairs of SUT and/or MTS. Evidence of your development through on-the-job learning, private study, inhouse courses, external courses and conferences.
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Professional Development

Professional development is a key part of developing the competence required to achieve the standard for Chartered Marine Technologist registration. Aspiring Chartered Marine Technologists learn to apply their knowledge and understanding and apply professional judgment through professional development. Candidates may rely on professional development opportunities offered via MTS or SUT events, university training, workplace training, accredited professional development schemes, or other high-level professional development opportunities. For candidates seeking additional information about professional development, the Registrar will be able to provide information and guidance necessary and may be able to put them in touch with a mentor to assist them through the process and help to identify any skills gaps in their development.

Anyone seeking registration as a Chartered Marine Technologist should maintain a detailed record of their development, responsibilities and experience, verified by referees, in order to be best prepared to provide the evidence of professional competence commensurate for CMarTech registration.

Maintaining Competence & Demonstrating a Commitment to CPD

Once CMarTech registration has been achieved, Chartered Marine Technologists have an obligation to maintain professional competence. MTS and SUT are actively developing an online tracking system for professional development units, which will be made available to those registered if the pilot program is continued. View the CPD Plan form online.

Code of Professional Conduct

All successful candidates are required to make a personal commitment to live by the appropriate codes of professional conduct, recognizing their obligations to society, the marine professions and the environment. The SUT code of conduct is available online here. The MTS code of conduct is available online here.

The Application Process

Initial Application

Please review the competency standards in advance of your application. If you think you meet the criteria for CMarTech registration, please proceed. Your application will consist of:

Completed online application
Referee Form (PDF)
Professional Development Report (PDF) – please choose the appropriate form
- CMarTech
- RMarTech
- MarTech
Your CV
Photocopies of your academic certificates – initialed by your referee
Career Appraisal Route Form, if applicable
Registration fee (see the worksheet in the application below)
CPD Plan Form

Once you have submitted your application, your materials will be forwarded to the Registrar. The Registrar will review your submission and will render a decision within ten (10) business days, either to forward your materials to the Interview Phase, or to reject your application. Unsuccessful applicants will receive feedback from the Registrar indicating the areas in need of improvement for future application on the Professional Development Recommendation Form, as well as information about the appeals and reapplication process. We strongly encourage unsuccessful applicants to review the Professional Development Recommendation Form to determine which areas of the application need improvement prior to reapplication. Reapplication is encouraged.

The Interview

Applicants meeting the minimum standards for the Initial Application Process, and who are deemed likely to succeed in the Interview Phase will be forwarded to the Professional Review Interview (PRI). The Registrar will review the application and select appropriate interviewers for the specific applicant based on experience and knowledge of the applicant’s specific domain of work in marine technology. The Registrar will identify at least three (3) available dates and times for a proposed interview of the applicant and will schedule the interview with the applicant according to his/her preference of proposed interview dates/times. Scheduling of the interview may occur digitally. Interviews must take place within six (6) months of initial application. Exceptions may be made based on circumstances; requests for extensions must be made in writing. Extensions are not guaranteed.

Assessors will make note of the strengths and weaknesses of the applicant and will record recommendations on the Professional Development Recommendation Form. Within seven (7) days of the interview, panelists will forward their recommendation to the Registration Panel, which will make the final decision on disposition of applications. Applicants will be notified in writing of the determination of the Registration Panel following their decision. Possible outcomes include:

Application approved
Application not approved
- Second interview requested
- Application under another registration category requested
- Candidate encouraged to mitigate application deficiencies prior to re-application

Registration

Successful applicants shall be awarded the title Chartered Marine Technologist. Applicants may use the title under the following conditions:

A successful decision has been rendered by the Registration Panel, and has been confirmed in writing by the Society
The applicant remains a member in good standing with either or both Society
The applicant has paid all fees according to the fee schedule below
The applicant abides by the terms of Continuing Professional Development
The applicant abides by the terms of the Code of Professional Conduct and the Member Conduct Policy.

Successful applicants may purchase a signed certificate for display. Details on how to purchase a certificate will be made available to successful applicants. Successful applicants agree to be listed on the Societies’ register.

Appeals

The Appeals Panel (AP) is responsible for managing requests for appeal of rejections for Registration. Requests for appeal may be sent to [email protected]. Those requesting an appeal should attach all original application materials and any communications from panelists to their request, along with a narrative explaining why the appeal is sought. Requests for appeal will be processed within thirty (30) days of receipt of the request.

Fees

Fees are set by IMarEST, are published on the MTS and SUT websites, and are subject to change. Fees are payable in US dollars to MTS and GBP to SUT and may be submitted by credit card at the time of application, or you may request an invoice. Note that all fees submitted via the MTS website are collected in US Dollars. Currency exchange fees may apply. Applicants may not receive a scheduling request for the PRI and may not receive a final determination from the Professional Review Interview until all fees have been paid. Note that successful applicants must remain a member in good standing with the Marine Technology Society or the Society for Underwater Technology and pay an annual registration fee to remain registered. In addition to the annual membership fee, the application fees are as follows:

Application Fee – The application fee is $250 / £180 and is not refundable. Applicants are strongly encouraged to speak with a Registrar in advance of application to gauge whether or not their application will likely be successful.

Registration Entrance Fees – The Registration entrance fee must also be paid at the time of application, but is refunded if the application is not successful.

CMarTech – £98.00 ($133.00)*
RMarTech – £90.00 ($122.00)
MarTech – £63.00 ($86.00)

*note that exchange rates may vary

Annual Registration Fees – Members of the Professional Register will be billed annually to remain on the Register. Annual fees are listed below. The program year runs from 1 October to 30 September. We will collect the annual fee each year prior to 30 September.

Professional Registration	Annual Fee	Annual Fee (Retired)
CMarSci, CMarTech	£71 / $96*	£39 / $52
RMarSci, RMarTech	£65 / $88	£35 / $48
MarTech	£50 / $68	£29 / $39

*note that exchange rates may vary

Continuing Professional Development

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities are available at MTS and SUT events throughout the year.

Registrants may also submit CPD units earned at other marine science events, at university offerings, at company-sponsored events, online, or other opportunities. Applicants should discuss their continuing professional development plans with the Interview Panel prior to termination of the interview to ensure that suitable CPD opportunities have been identified.

Per the candidate handbook and application, Registrants are required to complete Continuing Professional Development (CPD) annually to maintain their Registered status. Registered members are expected to submit a CPD plan during the application period and must continue to demonstrate a commitment to CPD to maintain their Registered status. Details of this requirement are enumerated below.

Requirements

ALL CHARTERED MEMBERS MUST COMPLETE A MINIMUM OF 8 HOURS CPD EACH PROGRAM YEAR.

The program year shall run from July 1 – June 30.
You must be able to demonstrate completion of required hours by June 30 in each year.

Eight (8) hours of CPD are required annually to maintain Registered status. Of the required 8 hours:

At least 2 hours must be obtained via SUT or MTS, or an SUT or MTS-sponsored program or event.
At least 4 hours must be within the domain of your technical expertise.
At least 4 hours must be formal CPD. The remainder can be informal CPD.

Examples of formal CPD include:

Completing or participating in a structured activity either as a delegate, speaker, panel member or other participant. This includes but is not limited to conferences, seminars, training courses (classroom, online), workshops, panels and group meetings.
Webinars
Participation in staff development training courses/activities provided by employers
Sharing professional knowledge in a formal setting
Writing relevant books, articles and papers
Lecturing, teaching and addressing meetings on relevant subject matter
Being an examiner or being involved in professional or higher education that is relevant

Examples of informal CPD include:

Reading, researching information via the internet, reviewing books or articles for professional purposes
Experiential/workplace learning, reading and research
Reading a relevant industry Journal or publication
Reading a relevant book or publication
Reading other professional body magazines or publications
Professional research undertaken in the course of work
Preparation of research for workplace projects
Workplace learning/support
Coaching, mentoring, peer review, work shadowing/secondments, meetings or project work

EACH YEAR, SUT AND MTS WILL SAMPLE UP TO 50% OF ALL REGISTERED MEMBERS TO ENSURE CPD REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN MET.

CPD activity may be recorded and tracked online. If you track your CPD online, responding to a request from MTS orSUT for evidence of CPD completion will be simplified.
- If you intend to track your CPD online, MTS and SUT require that you enter your CPD information in our online tracking system within one (1) month of completion of any CPD event.
You may also track your CPD offline, however, when responding to a request from MTS or SUT for evidence of CPD completion, please be sure to have the following information available:
- Number of hours completed
  - Within your technical domain
  - Via MTS or SUT
  - Formal vs. Informal CPD
- Session information and evidence of completion
  - Name of sponsoring organization
  - Name of course/lecture/webinar/seminar/workshop
  - Length of session in minutes
  - Date of learning
  - Lecturer/presenter
  - Certificate of completion or copy of presentation

IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES IT MAY BE DIFFICULT TO MEET OR MAINTAIN THE MINIMUM CPD REQUIREMENTS.

For example:
- Those on maternity, paternity, adoption or family raising leave;
- Members who are unemployed;
- Those who are on long-term sick leave;
- Those who may currently be non-practicing for other compassionate reasons.
In these circumstances we will ask that Registered members keep up to date at least informally and that they consider their learning and development needs prior to returning so they are ready to competent to return to work when able to do so.
Registered members who feel that they may have difficulty in meeting the requirements should contact the Societies(SUT-MTS) as soon as possible.

If you are non-compliant with CPD requirements and payment of fees for a period of three (3) years, you will be removed from the Register, and will have to re-apply to be re-listed.

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Registered Marine Technologist (RMarTech)

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Registered Marine Technologists are professionals, who harness, exploit, manage, use or apply marine technology in the pursuit of wealth creation and/or the provision of services in the marine sector. Registered Marine Technologists are characterized by their ability to act as exponents of today’s technology through creativity and innovation. To this end, they maintain and manage applications of current and developing technology, and may undertake technological design, development, manufacture, construction and operation. Registered Marine Technologists are variously engaged in technical and commercial management and possess effective interpersonal skills.

Registered Marine Technologists continue to advance their knowledge, understanding and competence to a high level and are bound by the MTS and SUT Codes of Conduct.

Typically, Chartered Marine Technologists will be professionals from the following disciplines: Fleet Managers, Hydrographers, Marine Superintendents (Deck), Meteorologists, Pilots, Marine Logisticians, Deck Officers and Ratings, Marine Surveyors, Shipping Professionals, Harbormasters, College Lecturers, Navigators, Radar/Sonar Maintenance Experts, Warfare Officers and Ratings and Naval Officers and Ratings.

Applicants seeking professional registration as a Registered Marine Technologist will need to demonstrate through their professional education/training and experience in roles directly related to the use or management of marine technology that they are eligible for the Registered Marine Technologist.

Benefits of RMarTech Registration

The Registered Marine Technologist designation has many benefits for individuals, employers and the public as a whole. RMarTech ensures high and improving standards across all technological disciplines; it reflects best practices and is set at an internationally recognized benchmark level. RMarTech encompasses high-caliber professionals in the practice, research, application and teaching of technology, and recognizes the increasing focus on trans-disciplinarity for the future of science, engineering and technology. Furthermore, CMarTech registration provides employers with additional assurance of the quality of their workforce. It is of benefit to:

Society, which will be more confident in the competence of an individual and need no longer be confused by a platform of letters and descriptions.
Individual practitioners, by identification as a professional that sets them at the forefront of their profession and offers a passport to job mobility.
Employers, with confirmation, through the designation, of the quality of a job applicant’s qualifications.
Government offices, seeking to hire or appoint permanent staff, advisers, or consultants would have an assurance about the level of an individual’s expertise.
Professional societies and organisations, by providing – through the new designation – additional opportunities to benchmark their qualifications.
Higher education, which will be better able to set and monitor benchmarks for their technology courses, and to promote programs of study to meet the high standards required of a Chartered Marine Technologist.
Regulatory Authorities, who could be confident in specifying the designation in legislation and regulations.
Legal credibility, enabling expert witness participation at a defined standard.
Professional standing, recognizing equality of excellence across the technology professions.

Required Level of Knowledge & Competence

Registered Marine Technologist is open to everyone, who can demonstrate the required high-level knowledge, understanding and professional competence. The exemplifying educational standard is a Bachelor ordinary level qualification in an approved subject. There are many routes that can be measured to meet this standard, including a combination of academic awards, vocational qualifications and experiential learning through work competence includes the knowledge, understanding and skills that underpin performance.

Registered Marine Technologists are required to maintain their professional competence, working within professional codes of conduct and participate actively within their profession. There is also a requirement for continuing professional development.

Assessment of Knowledge & Competence

To become registered as a Registered Marine Technologist, applicants must have their competence assessed by SUT or MTS. The assessment is made against standards rigorously applied by the SUT and MTS as being suitable for RMarTech.

Following a review of the documented evidence, the applicant will be required to undertake a professional review interview (PRI). The Society will inform the candidate of the necessary procedures. If deficiencies in the application emerge, the registrar will usually be able to suggest ways in which they can be addressed (this may involve further learning, training, or additional experience). Following the PRI, the application will be forwarded to the Registration Panel for a final disposition. If a candidate receives a positive decision on their application for RMarTech, they will become registered as a Registered Marine Technologist and their details will be included on the Society’s Register of Registered Marine Technologists. If the Candidate’s application is not approved by the Registation Panel, the Candidate may be granted a second interview, may be asked to resubmit under a different registration category, or may be asked to mitigate application deficiencies prior to re-application. Retention of the designation will require continued membership in the Society, completion of professional development requirements, and payment of the required annual dues and credential subscription. Candidates may elect to purchase membership in either or both Societies, according to their preference.

Additional information on assessment of knowledge and competence is available in the competency table.

Assessment Standards: RMarTech

All Candidates for registration must have at minimum of five (5) years of experience in their professional field. The following table details the generic competences that must be demonstrated in order to achieve registration as a Registered Marine Technologist. Given the diverse nature of technological practice, achieving the required level for these professional competencies will involve a broad range of activities. Candidates who believe they meet these or who wish to work towards them, should approach MTS or SUT to obtain further details on how to apply for registration.

Education

Normally, formal education is an essential pre-requisite for registration, as it demonstrates the underpinning knowledge and understanding for professional competence. The following qualifications exemplify the required knowledge and understanding for Registered Marine Technologist registration.

An accredited Bachelor’s degree

A Higher National Certificate or Diploma or Foundation Degree, plus appropriate further learning to degree level.

An NVQ4 or SVQ4

If an accredited Bachelor ordinary degree level qualification is not present, it is possible to demonstrate Bachelor ordinary degree level achievement through a combination of academic awards and/or appropriate experiential learning. Candidates applying through this route must clearly demonstrate that they have achieved the same level of knowledge and understanding as those with the accredited qualifications. For example, a HND (or other Associate’s level or Vocational training) qualification supported by appropriate professional experience may be sufficient to demonstrate a Bachelor level knowledge. Candidates must respond to each of the Competency Standards with specific examples of how they have met each standard through experiential learning. If you do not possess the requisite academic credentials, but you believe your career or professional experience will merit consideration, please fill out and submit the Career Appraisal Route Form with your application.

Competence

Registered Marine Technologists must be competent throughout their professional lives using a combination of their knowledge, training and experience to be able to:

The Competence and Commitment Standard for Registered Marine Technologists. Registered Marine Technologists must be competent throughout their working life, by virtue of their education, training and experience, to:	……	Guidance – These are examples of activities that could demonstrate that you have achieved the RMarTech criteria.
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A. Use a combination of general and specialist knowledge and understanding to apply existing and emerging technology.
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A1 Maintain and extend a sound theoretical approach to the application of technology in practice. This could include an ability to: • Identify the limits of own personal knowledge and skills Strive to extend own technological capability Broaden and deepen own knowledge base through new applications and techniques.		Engage in formal learning. Learn new theories and techniques in the workplace, at seminars, etc. Broaden your knowledge of relevant codes, standards and specifications.
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A2 Use a sound evidence-based approach to problem-solving and contribute to continuous improvement. This could include an ability to: • Establish users’ requirements for improvement • Use market intelligence and knowledge of technological developments to promote and improve the effectiveness of products, systems and services • Contribute to the evaluation and development of continuous improvement systems • Apply knowledge and experience to investigate and solve problems arising during tasks and implement corrective action.		Manage/contribute to market research, and product and process research and development. Involvement with cross-disciplinary working. Conduct statistically sound appraisal of data. Use evidence from best practice to improve effectiveness. Apply root cause analysis.
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B. Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to design, develop, manufacture, construct, commission, operate, maintain, decommission and re- cycle processes, systems, services and products.
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B1 Identify, review and select techniques, procedures and methods to undertake tasks. This could include an ability to: • Select a review methodology • Review the potential for enhancing products, processes, systems and services, using evidence from best practice • Establish an action plan to implement the results of the review.		Contribute to the marketing of and tendering for new products, processes and systems. Contribute to the specification and procurement of new products, processes and systems. Develop decommissioning processes. Set targets, and draft programs and action plans. Schedule activities.
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B2 Contribute to the design and development of solutions. This could include an ability to: • Contribute to the identification and specification of design and development requirements for products, processes, systems and services • Identify potential operational problems and evaluate possible solutions, taking account of cost, quality, safety, reliability, appearance, fitness for purpose and environmental impact • Contribute to the design of solutions.		Contribute to theoretical and applied research. Manage/contribute to value and whole life costing. Work in design teams. Draft specifications. Develop and test options. Identify resources and costs of options. Produce detailed designs.
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B3 Implement design solutions and contribute to their evaluation. This could include an ability to: • Secure the resources required for implementation • Implement design solutions, taking account of critical constraints • Identify problems during implementation and take corrective action • Contribute to the evaluation of design solutions • Contribute to recommendations for improvement and actively learn from feedback on results.		Follow the design process through into product manufacture. Operate and maintain processes, systems etc. Contribute to reports on the evaluation of the effectiveness of the designs. Contribute to product improvement. Interpret and analyze performance. Contribute to determining critical success factors.
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C. Provide technical and commercial management.
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C1 Plan for effective project implementation. This could include an ability to: • Identify the factors affecting the project implementation • Prepare and agree implementation plans and method statements • Secure the necessary resources and confirm roles in project team • Apply the necessary contractual arrangements with other stakeholders (client, subcontractors, suppliers, etc.).		Manage/contribute to project planning activities. Produce and implement procurement plans. Contribute to project risk assessments. Collaborate with key stakeholders. Plan programs and delivery of tasks. Identify resources and costs. Prepare and agree contracts/work orders.
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C2 Manage the planning, budgeting and organisation of tasks, people and resources. This could include an ability to: • Operate appropriate management systems • Work to the agreed quality standards, program and budget, within legal and statutory requirements • Manage work teams, coordinating project activities • Identify variations from quality standards, program and budgets, and take corrective action. • Evaluate performance and recommend improvements.		Manage/contribute to project operations. Manage the balance between quality, cost and time. Manage contingency processes. Contribute to the management of project funding, payments and recovery. Satisfy legal and statutory obligations. Manage tasks within identified financial, commercial and regulatory constraints.
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C3 Manage teams and develop staff to meet changing technical and managerial needs. This could include an ability to: • Agree objectives and work plans with teams and individuals • Identify team and individual needs, and plan for their development • Manage and support team and individual development • Assess team and individual performance, and provide feedback.		Carry out/contribute to staff appraisals. Plan/contribute to the training and development of staff. Gather evidence from colleagues of the management, assessment and feedback that you have provided. Carry out/contribute to disciplinary procedures.
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C4 Manage continuous quality improvement. This could include an ability to: • Ensure the application of quality management principles by team members and colleagues • Manage operations to maintain quality standards • Evaluate projects and make recommendations for improvement.		Promote quality. Manage/contribute to best practice methods of continuous improvement, e.g. ISO 9000, EFQM, balanced scorecard. Carry out/contribute to quality audits. Monitor, maintain and improve delivery. Identify, implement and evaluate changes to meet quality objectives.
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D. Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
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D1 Communicate in English with others at all levels. This could include an ability to: • Contribute to, chair and record meetings and discussions • Prepare letters, documents and reports on technical matters • Exchange information and provide advice to technical and non-technical colleagues.		Reports, minutes of meetings, letters, programs, drawings, specifications.
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D2 Present and discuss proposals. This could include an ability to: • Prepare and deliver appropriate presentations • Manage debates with audiences • Feed the results back to improve the proposals.		Presentations, records of discussions and their outcomes.
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D3 Demonstrate personal and social skills. This could include an ability to: • Know and manage own emotions, strengths and weaknesses • Be aware of the needs and concerns of others • Be confident and flexible in dealing with new and changing interpersonal situations • Identify, agree and work towards collective goals • Create, maintain and enhance productive working relationships, and resolve conflicts.		Records of meetings. Evidence from colleagues of your personal and social skills. Contribute to productive working relationships. Apply diversity and anti-discrimination legislation.
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E. Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards, recognising obligations to society, the profession, and the environment.
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E1 Comply with relevant codes of conduct. This could include an ability to: • Comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct of own professional body • Manage work within all relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks, including social and employment legislation.		Contribute to the affairs of the IMarEST. Work with a variety of conditions of contract.
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E2 Manage and apply safe systems of work. This could include an ability to: • Identify and take responsibility for own obligations for health, safety and welfare issues • Manage systems that satisfy health, safety and welfare requirements • Develop and implement appropriate hazard identification and risk management systems • Manage, evaluate and improve these systems.		Undertake formal H&S training. Work with H&S legislation and best practice, e.g. HASAW 1974, CDM regs, OHSAS 18001:2007 and company safety policies. Carry out safety audits. Identify and minimize hazards. Assess and control risks. Deliver H&S briefings & inductions.
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E3 Undertake activities in a way that contributes to sustainable development. This could include an ability to: • Operate and act responsibly, taking account of the need to progress environmental, social and economic outcomes simultaneously • Provide products and services which maintain and enhance the quality of the environment and community, and meet financial objectives • Understand and encourage stakeholder involvement in sustainable development.		Carry out/contribute to environmental impact assessments. Carry out/contribute to environmental risk assessments. Manage best practice environmental management systems, e.g. ISO 14000. Work within environmental legislation. Adopt sustainable practices. Contribute to “triple bottom line” (i.e. social, economic and environmental) outcomes.
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E4 Carry out continuing professional development necessary to maintain and enhance competence in own area of practice. This could include an ability to: • Undertake reviews of own development needs • Prepare action plans to meet personal and organisational objectives • Carry out planned (and unplanned) CPD activities • Maintain evidence of competence development • Evaluate CPD outcomes against the action plans • Assist others with their own CPD.		Keep up to date with relevant national and international issues. Maintain CPD plans and records. Involvement with the affairs of MTS and/or SUT. Evidence of your development through on-the-job learning, private study, in- house courses, external courses and conferences.
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Professional Development

Professional development is a key part of developing the competence required to achieve the standard for Registered Marine Technologist registration. Aspiring Registered Marine Technologists learn to apply their knowledge and understanding and apply professional judgment through professional development. Candidates may rely on professional development opportunities offered via MTS or SUT events, university training, workplace training, accredited professional development schemes, or other high-level professional development opportunities. For candidates seeking additional information about professional development, the Registrar will be able to provide information and guidance necessary and may be able to put them in touch with a mentor to assist them through the process and help to identify any skills gaps in their development. Anyone seeking registration as a Registered Marine Technologist should maintain a detailed record of their development, responsibilities and experience, verified by referees, in order to be best prepared to provide the evidence of professional competence commensurate for RMarTech registration.

Maintaining Competence & Demonstrating a Commitment to CPD

Once RMarTech registration has been achieved, Registered Marine Technologists have an obligation to maintain professional competence. MTS and SUT are actively developing an online tracking system for professional development units, which will be made available to those registered if the pilot program is continued. View the CPD Plan form online here.

Code of Professional Conduct

All successful candidates are required to make a personal commitment to live by the appropriate codes of professional conduct, recognising their obligations to society, the marine professions and the environment. The SUT code of conduct is available online here. The MTS code of conduct is available online here.

The Application Process

Initial Application

Please review the competency standards in advance of your application. If you think you meet the criteria for RMarTech registration, please proceed. Your application will consist of:

Completed online application
Referee Form (PDF)
Professional Development Report (PDF) – please choose the appropriate form
- CMarTech
- RMarTech
- MarTech
Your CV
Photocopies of your academic certificates – initialed by your referee
Career Appraisal Route Form, if applicable
Registration fee (see the worksheet in the application below)
CPD Plan Form

The Interview

Application approved
Application not approved
- Second interview requested
- Application under another registration category requested
- Candidate encouraged to mitigate application deficiencies prior to re-application

Registration

Successful applicants shall be awarded the title Registered Marine Technologist. Applicants may use the title under the following conditions:

A successful decision has been rendered by the Registration Panel, and has been confirmed in writing by the Society
The applicant remains a member in good standing with either or both Society
The applicant has paid all fees according to the fee schedule below
The applicant abides by the terms of Continuing Professional Development
The applicant abides by the terms of the Code of Professional Conduct and the Member Conduct Policy.

Appeals

Fees

Registration Entrance Fees – The Registration entrance fee must also be paid at the time of application, but is refunded if the application is not successful.

CMarTech – £98.00 ($133.00)*
RMarTech – £90.00 ($122.00)
MarTech – £63.00 ($86.00)

*note that exchange rates may vary

Professional Registration	Annual Fee	Annual Fee (Retired)
CMarSci, CMarTech	£71 / $96*	£39 / $52
RMarSci, RMarTech	£65 / $88	£35 / $48
MarTech	£50 / $68	£29 / $39

*note that exchange rates may vary

Continuing Professional Development

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities are available at MTS and SUT events throughout the year.

Requirements

ALL CHARTERED MEMBERS MUST COMPLETE A MINIMUM OF 8 HOURS CPD EACH PROGRAM YEAR.

The program year shall run from 1 July 1 – 30 June.
You must be able to demonstrate completion of required hours by June 30 in each year.

Eight (8) hours of CPD are required annually to maintain Registered status. Of the required 8 hours:

At least 2 hours must be obtained via MTS or SUT, or an MTS or SUT-sponsored program or event.
At least 4 hours must be within the domain of your technical expertise.
At least 4 hours must be formal CPD. The remainder can be informal CPD.

Examples of formal CPD include:

Completing or participating in a structured activity either as a delegate, speaker, panel member or other participant. This includes but is not limited to conferences, seminars, training courses (classroom, online), workshops, panels and group meetings.
Webinars
Participation in staff development training courses/activities provided by employers
Sharing professional knowledge in a formal setting
Writing relevant books, articles and papers
Lecturing, teaching and addressing meetings on relevant subject matter
Being an examiner or being involved in professional or higher education that is relevant.

Examples of informal CPD include:

Reading, researching information via the internet, reviewing books or articles for professional purposes
Experiential/workplace learning, reading and research
Reading a relevant industry Journal or publication
Reading a relevant book or publication
Reading other professional body magazines or publications
Professional research undertaken in the course of work
Preparation of research for workplace projects
Workplace learning/support
Coaching, mentoring, peer review, work shadowing/secondments, meetings or project work

EACH YEAR, SUT and MTS WILL SAMPLE UP TO 50% OF ALL REGISTERED MEMBERS TO ENSURE CPD REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN MET.

CPD activity may be recorded and tracked online. If you track your CPD online, responding to a request from MTS orSUT for evidence of CPD completion will be simplified.
- If you intend to track your CPD online, MTS and SUT require that you enter your CPD information in our online tracking system within one (1) month of completion of any CPD event.
You may also track your CPD offline, however, when responding to a request from MTS or SUT for evidence of CPD completion, please be sure to have the following information available:
- Number of hours completed
  - Within your technical domain
  - Via MTS or SUT
  - Formal vs. Informal CPD
- Session information and evidence of completion
  - Name of sponsoring organization
  - Name of course/lecture/webinar/seminar/workshop
  - Length of session in minutes
  - Date of learning
  - Lecturer/presenter
  - Certificate of completion or copy of presentation

IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES IT MAY BE DIFFICULT TO MEET OR MAINTAIN THE MINIMUM CPD REQUIREMENTS.

For example:
- Those on maternity, paternity, adoption or family raising leave;
- Members who are unemployed;
- Those who are on long-term sick leave;
- Those who may currently be non-practicing for other compassionate reasons.
In these circumstances we will ask that Registered members keep up to date at least informally and that they consider their learning and development needs prior to returning so they are ready to competent to return to work when ableto do so.
Registered members who feel that they may have difficulty in meeting the requirements should contact the Societies(SUT-MTS) as soon as possible.

If you are non-compliant with CPD requirements and payment of fees for a period of three (3) years, you will be removed from the Register, and will have to re-apply to be re-listed.

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Marine Technician (MarTech)

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Marine Technicians are professional Scientists or Technologists, who harness, exploit, manage, use or apply marine science or marine technology in the pursuit of research, wealth creation and/or the provision of services in the marine sector. Marine Technicians are involved in applying proven techniques and procedures to the solution of practical scientific and technological problems. They carry supervisory or technical responsibility and are competent to exercise creative aptitudes and skills within defined fields of science and technology. Marine Technicians contribute to the design, development, manufacture, commissioning, operation or maintenance of products, equipment, processes, research or services.

Marine Technicians are required to apply safe systems of work and possess effective interpersonal skills. Marine Technicians continue to advance their knowledge, understanding and competence to a high level and are bound by the SUT and/or MTS Code of Conduct.

Applicants seeking professional registration as a Marine Technician, who do not work in these areas, will need to demonstrate through their professional education/training and experience in roles directly related to the use or management of marine technology that they are eligible for Marine Technician Registration.

The Marine Technician designation has many benefits for individuals, employers and the public as a whole. MarTech ensures high and improving standards across all scientific and technological disciplines; it reflects best practice and is set at an internationally recognized benchmark level. MarTech encompasses high-caliber professionals in the practice, application and teaching of technology, and recognizes the increasing focus on interdisciplinarity for the future of science, engineering and technology. Furthermore, MarTech registration provides employers with additional assurance of the quality of their workforce. It is of benefit to:

Society, which will be more confident in the competence of an individual and need no longer be confused by a platform of letters and descriptions.
Individual practitioners, by identification as a professional that sets them at the forefront of their profession and offers a passport to job mobility.
Employers, with confirmation, through the designation, of the quality of a job applicant’s qualifications.
Government offices, seeking to hire or appoint permanent staff, advisers, or consultants would have an assurance about the level of an individual’s expertise.
Professional societies and organisations, by providing – through the new designation – additional opportunities to benchmark their qualifications.
Higher education, which will be better able to set and monitor benchmarks for their technology courses, and to promote programs of study to meet the high standards required of a Chartered Marine Technologist.
Regulatory Authorities, who could be confident in specifying the designation in legislation and regulations.
Legal credibility, enabling expert witness participation at a defined standard.
Professional standing, recognising equality of excellence across the technology professions.

Required Level of Knowledge & Competence

Marine Technician is open to everyone who can demonstrate the required knowledge, understanding and professional competence. The exemplifying educational standard is a Level 3 NVQ or an advanced modern apprenticeship in an approved subject. There are many routes that can be offered to meet this standard, including a combination of academic awards, vocational qualifications and experiential learning through work competence includes the knowledge, understanding and skills that underpin performance.

Marine Technicians are required to maintain their professional competence, working within professional codes of conduct and participate actively within their profession. There is also a requirement for continuing professional development.

Assessment of knowledge and competence

To become registered as a Marine Technician, applicants must have their competence assessed by MTS or SUT. The assessment is made against standards rigorously assessed by MTS and SUT as being suitable for MarTech.

The process of assessment starts with a written application. Claims to qualifications, experience and training will require formal documented evidence. In giving details of experience, applicants will need to show how this relates to the required competencies for MarTech.

Following a review of the documented evidence, the Membership Committee may require the applicant to undertake a professional review interview (PRI), or may forward the application directly to the Registration Panel. Administrative Staff will inform the candidate of the necessary procedures. If deficiencies in the application emerge, the Registrar will usually be able to suggest ways in which they can be addressed (this may involve further learning, training or additional experience). If the Candidate is forwarded for a PRI, following the PRI, the application will be forwarded to the Registration Panel for a final disposition. If a candidate receives a positive decision on their application for MarTech, they will become registered as a Marine Technician and their details will be included on the Society’s Register of Marine Technicians. If the Candidate’s application is not approved by the Registration Panel, the Candidate may be granted a second interview, may be asked to resubmit under a different registration category, or may be asked to mitigate application deficiencies prior to re-application. Retention of the designation will require continued membership in the Society, completion of professional development requirements, and payment of the required annual dues and credential subscription. Candidates may elect to purchase membership in either or both Societies, according to their preference.

Assessment Standards: MarTech

All Candidates for registration must have at minimum of five (5) years of experience in their professional field. The following table details the generic competencies that must be demonstrated in order to achieve registration as a Marine Technician. Given the diverse nature of scientific and technological practice, achieving the required level for these professional competencies will involve a broad range of activities. Candidates, who believe they meet these or who wish to work towards them, should approach MTS or SUT to obtain further details on how to apply for registration.

Education

Normally, formal education is a pre-requisite for registration, as it demonstrates the underpinning knowledge and understanding for professional competence. The following qualifications exemplify the required knowledge and understanding for Marine Technician registration.

Standard Route

Integrated training and experience such as is provided by many Advanced Apprenticeships can provide most, or all, of the knowledge and experience necessary, and may lead directly to Marine Technician registration. Other qualifications can provide a straightforward way of demonstrating that part of the necessary competence has been acquired. The following are examples of qualifications which an applicant for Marine Technician registration might hold:

An approved National Certificate (UK), Certificate (US), National Diploma (UK), or Diploma (US)
An approved qualification at level 6 in the Scottish Qualifications and Credit Framework
A City & Guilds Higher Professional Diploma (UK)
A technical certificate as part of an Advanced Apprenticeship Program
An NVQ3 or SVQ3
A work-based learning route
Qualifications in similar areas providing they are assessed as equivalent by SUT or MTS
An accredited Associate’s Degree program.

Qualifications at this level are subject to change as a result of policy developments. Please consult SUT or MTS for details of any changes or additions to this list.

Individual Route / Career Appraisal Route

Many potential professional Marine Technicians will not have had the advantage of formal training and will need to demonstrate they have acquired the necessary competencies through extended experience, some of this supervised. Experienced, practicing professional Marine Technicians are often found to have gained the necessary knowledge and skills for their job through working closely with other skilled colleagues over a number of years. Thus, individuals without the types of qualifications listed above may apply for an Individual Route assessment. This separate procedure, administered by MTS and SUT, involves an in-depth appraisal of the applicant’s competence. Evidence of employer recognition of competencies and relevant skills will assist in achieving registration. MTS or SUT may be able to provide a mentor to help applicants to address any gaps in their training and experience portfolio.

If one of these approved qualifications is not offered, it is possible to demonstrate the appropriate level of achievement through a combination of academic awards and/or appropriate experiential learning. Candidates applying through this route must clearly demonstrate that they have achieved the same level of knowledge and understanding as those with the accredited qualifications. Candidates must respond to each of the Competency Standards with specific examples of how they have met each standard through experiential learning. Candidates should be careful to explain what was learned from each experience. If you do not possess the requisite academic credentials, but you believe your career or professional experience will merit consideration under the individual route, please fill out and submit the Career Appraisal Route Form with your application.

Competence

Marine Technicians must be competent throughout their professional lives using a combination of their knowledge, training and experience to be able to:

The Competence and Commitment Standards for Marine Technicians. Marine Technicians must be competent throughout their working life, by virtue of their education, training and experience, to:	….	Guidance – These are examples of activities that could demonstrate that you have achieved the MarTech criteria.
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A. Use appropriate knowledge and understanding to apply technical and practical skills. This includes the ability to:	...….	The reviewers will be looking for evidence that you have the know-how to do the job and were able to go beyond the immediate requirements and use your initiative and experience to solve a problem or improve a process.
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A1 review and select appropriate techniques, procedures and methods to undertake tasks		Describe something in your work you were involved in which didn’t quite work and explain why.
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A2 use appropriate principles.		Drawing from your direct experience, this might be an explanation of how a piece of equipment, system or mechanism works.
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B. Contribute to the design, development, manufacture, construction, commissioning, operation or maintenance of products, equipment, processes, systems or services.		Explain how you contribute to one or more of these activities.
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B1 identify problems and apply diagnostic methods to identify causes and achieve satisfactory solutions		Show an example of how you have used measurement, monitoring and assessment to identify the source of a problem or to identify an opportunity.
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B2 identify, organize and use resources effectively to complete tasks, with consideration for cost, quality, safety and environmental impact.		Illustrate how you make decisions about what material, component, people or plant to use or how to introduce a new method of working.
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C. Accept and exercise personal responsibility.	…..	Describe an experience or instance where you have had to accept personal responsibility for seeing a process through to completion within agreed targets.
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C1 work reliably and effectively without close supervision, to the appropriate codes of practice	…..	Your evidence should show how you personally identified and agreed with what had to be done and to what standards on a typical project.
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C2 accept responsibility for work of self and others	…..	Minutes of meetings; site notes and instructions; Variation Orders; programs of work; specifications, drawing and reports; appraisals. Activity not associated with your job can contribute evidence.
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C3 accept, allocate and supervise technical and other tasks.		Minutes of meetings; site notes and instructions; Variation Orders; programs of work; specifications, drawing and reports; appraisals. Activity not associated with your job can contribute evidence.
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D. Use effective communication and interpersonal skills.		You will need to show you can: contribute to discussions; make a presentation; read and synthesize information; write different types of documents.
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D1 use oral, written and electronic methods for the communication in English of technical and other information		Letters, reports, drawings, advice, minutes, including progress meetings, appraisals, work instructions, and other task planning and organizing documents certificated by colleagues, clients, customers or management. Your application itself will be relevant.
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D2 work effectively with colleagues, clients, suppliers and the public.	…..	Examples of how this has occurred, and your role at the time.
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E. Make a personal commitment to an appropriate code of professional conduct, recognizing obligations to society, the profession and the environment. In order to satisfy this commitment, they must:	…..	Your commitment will be to become part of the profession and uphold the standards to which all members subscribe. You need to show that you have read and understood the MTS and/or SUT Code of Conduct.
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E1 Comply with the relevant Codes of Conduct		You will need to sign a personal undertaking. The professional review involves demonstration of, or discussion of, your position on typical ethical challenges.
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E2 manage and apply safe systems of work	…..	Evidence of applying current safety requirements, such as examples of good practice you adopt in your work. You will need to show that you have received a formal safety instruction relating to your workplace, such as a CSCS safety test, or an update on statutory regulations such as COSHH requirements.
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E3 undertake work in a way that contributes to sustainable development	…..	Examples of methodical assessment of risk in specific projects; actions taken to minimize risk to health, safety, society or the environment.
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E4 carry out continuing professional development, including opportunities for this offered by SUT and/or MTS, to ensure competence in areas and at the level of future intended practice.	….…..	This means demonstrating that you have actively sought to keep yourself up to date, perhaps by studying new standards or techniques, or made use of magazines, Branch meetings, and other opportunities to network in order to keep abreast of change.
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Professional Development

Professional development is a key part of developing the competence required to achieve the standard for Marine Technician registration. Aspiring Marine Technicians learn to apply their knowledge and understanding and apply professional judgment through professional development. Candidates may rely on professional development opportunities offered via MTS or SUT events, university training, workplace training, accredited professional development schemes, or other high-level professional development opportunities. For candidates seeking additional information about professional development, the Registrar will be able to provide information and guidance necessary and may be able to put them in touch with a mentor to assist them through the process and help to identify any skills gaps in their development.

Anyone seeking registration as a Marine Technician should maintain a detailed record of their development, responsibilities and experience, verified by referees, in order to be best prepared to provide the evidence of professional competence commensurate for MarTech registration.

Maintaining Competence & Demonstrating a Commitment to CPD

Once MarTech registration has been achieved, Marine Technicians have an obligation to maintain professional competence. MTS and SUT are actively developing an online tracking system for professional development units, which will be made available to those registered if the pilot program is continued. View the CPD Plan form online.

Code of Professional Conduct

The Application Process

*Note that not all candidates for MarTech will be required to undergo a Professional Review Interview. Most candidates will be able to complete the application at the documentary review stage.

Initial Application

Please review the competency standards in advance of your application. If you think you meet the criteria for MarTech registration, please continue. Your application will consist of:

Completed online application
Referee Form (PDF)
Professional Development Report (PDF) – please choose the appropriate form
- CMarTech
- RMarTech
- MarTech
Your CV
Photocopies of your academic certificates – initialed by your referee
Career Appraisal Route Form, if applicable
Registration fee (see the worksheet in the application below)
CPD Plan Form

Once you have submitted your application, your materials will be forwarded to the Registrar. The Registrar will review your submission and will render a decision within seven (7) business days, either to recommend your application to the Registration Panel, to forward your materials to the Interview Phase, or to reject your application. Unsuccessful applicants will receive feedback from the Registrar indicating the areas in need of improvement for future application on the Professional Development Recommendation Form, as well as information about the appeals and reapplication process. We strongly encourage unsuccessful applicants to review the Professional Development Recommendation Form to determine which areas of the application need improvement prior to reapplication. Reapplication is encouraged.

The Interview

Some Applicants may need to participate in a Professional Review Interview, if deemed appropriate by the Registrar. The Registrar will review the application and select appropriate interviewers for the specific applicant based on experience and knowledge of the applicant’s specific domain of work in marine technology. The Registrar will identify at least three (3) available dates and times for a proposed interview of the applicant and will schedule the interview with the applicant according to his/her preference of proposed interview dates/times. Scheduling of the interview may occur digitally. Interviews must take place within six (6) months of initial application. Exceptions may be made based on circumstances; requests for extensions must be made in writing. Extensions are not guaranteed.

The Interview is a critical step is assessing the full range of mastery of each applicant. Interviews are conducted by no fewer than 2 panelists, at least one with broad marine technology knowledge, and at least one with knowledge specific to the applicant’s domain of work. The applicant will be questioned on his/her academic experiences, professional development accomplishments, and continuing professional development plans. Questions will align closely with the domains of competency outlined above. Assessors will make note of the strengths and weaknesses of the applicant and will record recommendations on the Professional Development Recommendation Form. Within seven (7) days of the interview, panelists will forward their recommendation to the Registration Panel, which will make the final decision on disposition of applications. Applicants will be notified in writing of the determination of the Registration Panel following their decision. Possible outcomes include:

Application approved
Application not approved
- Second interview requested
- Application under another registration category requested
- Candidate encouraged to mitigate application deficiencies prior to re-application

Registration

Successful applicants shall be awarded the title Marine Technician. Applicants may use the title under the following conditions:

A successful decision has been rendered by the Registration Panel, and has been confirmed in writing by the Society
The applicant remains a member in good standing with either or both Society
The applicant has paid all fees according to the fee schedule below
The applicant abides by the terms of Continuing Professional Development
The applicant abides by the terms of the Code of Professional Conduct and the Member Conduct Policy.

Appeals

Fees

Fees are set by IMarEST, are published on the SUT and MTS websites, and are subject to change. Fees are payable in US dollars to MTS and GBP to SUT and may be submitted by credit card at the time of application, or you may request an invoice. Note that all fees submitted via the MTS website are collected in US Dollars. Currency exchange fees may apply. Applicants may not receive a scheduling request for the PRI and may not receive a final determination from the Professional Review Interview until all fees have been paid. Note that successful applicants must remain a member in good standing with the Marine Technology Society or the Society for Underwater Technology and pay an annual registration fee to remain registered. In addition to the annual membership fee, the application fees are as follows:

Registration Entrance Fees – The Registration entrance fee must also be paid at the time of application, but is refunded if the application is not successful.

CMarTech – £98.00 ($133.00)*
RMarTech – £90.00 ($122.00)
MarTech – £63.00 ($86.00)

*note that exchange rates may vary

Professional Registration	Annual Fee	Annual Fee (Retired)
CMarSci, CMarTech	£71 / $96*	£39 / $52
RMarSci, RMarTech	£65 / $88	£35 / $48
MarTech	£50 / $68	£29 / $39

*note that exchange rates may vary

Continuing Professional Development

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities are available at SUT and MTS events throughout the year.

Requirements

ALL CHARTERED MEMBERS MUST COMPLETE A MINIMUM OF 8 HOURS CPD EACH PROGRAM YEAR.

The program year shall run from 1 July – 30 June.
You must be able to demonstrate completion of required hours by 30 June in each year.

Eight (8) hours of CPD are required annually to maintain Registered status. Of the required 8 hours:

At least 2 hours must be obtained via MTS or SUT, or an MTS or SUT-sponsored program or event.
At least 4 hours must be within the domain of your technical expertise.
At least 4 hours must be formal CPD. The remainder can be informal CPD.

Examples of formal CPD include:

Completing or participating in a structured activity either as a delegate, speaker, panel member or other participant. This includes but is not limited to conferences, seminars, training courses (classroom, online), workshops, panels and group meetings.
Webinars
Participation in staff development training courses/activities provided by employers
Sharing professional knowledge in a formal setting
Writing relevant books, articles and papers
Lecturing, teaching, and addressing meetings on relevant subject matter
Being an examiner or being involved in professional or higher education that is relevant.

Examples of informal CPD include:

Reading, researching information via the internet, reviewing books or articles for professional purposes
Experiential/workplace learning, reading, and research
Reading a relevant industry Journal or publication
Reading a relevant book or publication
Reading other professional body magazines or publications
Professional research undertaken in the course of work
Preparation of research for workplace projects
Workplace learning/support
Coaching, mentoring, peer review, work shadowing/secondments, meetings or project work

EACH YEAR, SUT AND MTS WILL SAMPLE UP TO 50% OF ALL REGISTERED MEMBERS TO ENSURE CPD REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN MET.

CPD activity may be recorded and tracked online. If you track your CPD online, responding to a request from MTS orSUT for evidence of CPD completion will be simplified.
- If you intend to track your CPD online, MTS and SUT require that you enter your CPD information in our online tracking system within one (1) month of completion of any CPD event.
You may also track your CPD offline, however, when responding to a request from MTS or SUT for evidence of CPDcompletion, please be sure to have the following information available:
- Number of hours completed
  - Within your technical domain
  - Via SUT or MTS
  - Formal vs. Informal CPD
- Session information and evidence of completion
  - Name of sponsoring organisation
  - Name of course/lecture/webinar/seminar/workshop
  - Length of session in minutes
  - Date of learning
  - Lecturer/presenter
  - Certificate of completion or copy of presentation

IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES IT MAY BE DIFFICULT TO MEET OR MAINTAIN THE MINIMUM CPD REQUIREMENTS.

For example:
- Those on maternity, paternity, adoption or family raising leave;
- Members who are unemployed;
- Those who are on long-term sick leave;
- Those who may currently be non-practicing for other compassionate reasons.
In these circumstances we will ask that Registered members keep up to date at least informally and that they consider their learning and development needs prior to returning so they are ready to competent to return to work when able to do so.
Registered members who feel that they may have difficulty in meeting the requirements should contact the Societies (SUT-MTS) as soon as possible.

If you are non-compliant with CPD requirements and payment of fees for a period of three (3) years, you will be removed from the Register, and will have to re-apply to be re-listed.

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Chartered Marine Scientist (CMarSci)

Marine Scientist Certification is open to everyone, who can demonstrate the required high-level knowledge, understanding, and professional competence. There are many routes that can be measured to meet this standard, including a combination of academic awards, vocational qualifications, and experiential learning through work. Competence includes the knowledge, understanding, and skills that underpin performance.

Chartered Marine Scientists are professional scientists, who harness, exploit, manage, use or apply marine science in the pursuit of knowledge, understanding of the marine environment, wealth creation and/or the provision of services in the marine sector.

What is required?

There are many routes that can be offered to meet this standard, including a combination of academic awards, vocational qualifications and experiential learning through work competence includes the knowledge, understanding and skills that underpin performance.

Applicants need to demonstrate their competence across five areas by providing examples from your working life, usually within the last five years. Once registered, you must maintain your status through meeting continuing professional development (CPD) requirements each year. Find out more about the competencies for CMarSci below.

Assessment Standards: CMarSci

Education

An accredited Master’s degree

An accredited Bachelor’s degree, plus either an appropriate accredited Master’s degree, or appropriate further learning to Master’s level.

Competence

All Candidates for registration must have at minimum of five (5) years of experience in their professional field. The following table details the generic competencies that must be demonstrated in order to achieve registration as a Chartered Marine Scientist. Given the diverse nature of scientific practice, achieving the required level for these professional competencies will involve a broad range of activities. Candidates who believe they meet these or who wish to work towards them, should approach the MTS or SUT to obtain further details on how to apply for registration. Chartered Marine Scientists must be competent throughout their professional lives using a combination of their knowledge, training and experience to be able to:

A: Application of knowledge and understanding

Identify and use relevant scientific understanding, methods, and skills to complete tasks and address well-defined problems.

A1: Demonstrate how you use knowledge, experience, skills, and broader scientific understanding to optimize the application of existing and emerging science and technology.

You should provide sufficient detail here to show your deep understanding of your specialist scientific subject and how you have applied it. Further to this, include any examples of where your broader scientific understanding is applied to your area of practice. Examples could include but are not limited to:

Writing and presenting internal papers, reports, or standards;
Conducting appropriate research to facilitate design and development of scientific processes;
Writing primary journal articles and patents.

A2: Exercise sound judgment and understand principles of uncertainty in complex and unpredictable situations.

This competence is asking you to identify and be aware of the limit of your own knowledge and professional competence, to demonstrate an ability to manage your own strengths and weaknesses, and to recognise the level of risk attached to your actions. Examples could include but are not limited to:

When you have reacted and dealt with an unexpected outcome;
When you have approached a piece of work or project flexibly and in a novel or different way or reacted to an unexpected outcome.

A3: Demonstrate critical evaluation of relevant scientific information and concepts to propose solutions to problems. You should think of this competence in terms of selecting the best methodology, the subsequent data analysis, evaluations, and conclusions you draw, and how you overcome any barriers or issues. Examples could include but are not limited to:

Engaging in experimental design and testing;
Reviewing relevant literature, databases, manuals, or designs;
Statistical analysis and numerical modeling.

B: Personal Responsibility

Exercise personal responsibility in planning and implementing tasks according to prescribed protocols.

B1: Work autonomously and take responsibility for the work of self and others.

It is important for this competency to ensure you describe your contribution, responsibility, and impact on a certain task or project and make it clear what you personally have achieved, i.e., “I” not “we”. In formulating your answers and giving relevant examples, you should consider the following:

You will be expected to undertake your work without day-to-day supervision and so you should demonstrate that you are able to achieve this;

You will be expected to undertake your work without day-to-day supervision and so you should demonstrate that you are able to achieve this;
You should demonstrate your understanding of when you may need to seek guidance from others and how you would obtain this guidance;
If you are responsible for managing the work of others, you should clearly describe how you discharge those responsibilities.

B2: Promote, implement and take responsibility for robust policies and protocols relating to health, safety, and sustainability.

You should demonstrate that you understand the policies and protocols related to health, safety, and sustainability that apply to the work you are undertaking giving examples where you have implemented and promoted them, and describe any responsibilities that you have related to this. In formulating your answers, you should consider the following:

Demonstrate that you know where these policies and protocols are documented and that you are able to apply them in your practice;
How your work contributes to the update and development of your departments/organisations policies and procedures;
How you “promote” the awareness and application of these policies and protocols with others, especially peers and more junior colleagues.

B3: Promote and ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and quality standards.

You should demonstrate that you understand which regulatory requirements and quality standards apply to your area of work including data integrity and privacy. In formulating your answers and giving examples, you should consider the following:

Describe what you do to ensure that these requirements and standards are being followed for those activities for which you are responsible;
Describe how you “promote” the awareness of regulatory requirements and quality standards amongst peers and more junior colleagues;
Describe how you safely store and handle data in line with national and international data protection and cybersecurity regulations.

B4: Oversee the implementation of solutions and demonstrate an understanding of potential and actual impacts of your work on your organisation, on the profession, and on the wider community.

You should demonstrate an understanding of the potential and actual impacts of your work on your organisation, on the profession, on the general public, and on the physical environment. Examples could include but are not limited to:

Indicating that you are aware of the sensitivity of your work and show how this understanding translates into the ways in which you carry out your work;
Showing an awareness of how your profession is portrayed and viewed by the public at large, and how you take responsibility for recognising this in the work you do;
Describing how you seek to avoid reputational damage related to the work you carry out;
Explaining how you set a good example to others in the way you discharge the responsibilities related to the work you undertake and the benefits to the organization.

C: Interpersonal Skills

Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills.

C1: Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with specialist and non-specialist audiences.

A non-specialist audience is anyone working outside of your particular area of expertise, so it would not necessarily be a non-scientist. Your example[s] should indicate how you have communicated in a way that is effective to each type of audience. In formulating your answers, you should consider the following:

Not just the content of the message but also the mode or style of delivery that is adapted according to the audience;
The feedback loop to gauge the understanding and improve future communications.

C2: Demonstrate effective leadership through the ability to guide, influence, inspire and empathise with others.

This competence is about understanding your leadership skills and is not reserved for those in management roles, it is applicable to all. Examples could include but are not limited to:

Experiences of mentoring or coaching you have had; you should consider how effective this was and the overall impact;
Considering when you have managed change within your organization or overseen the implementation of any new processes; you should consider how effective this was and the overall impact.

C3: Demonstrate the ability to mediate, develop and maintain positive working relationships.

You should describe or define the “working relationship” and provide at least one example which focuses on your handling of a challenging interpersonal situation and demonstrates your ability to mediate and achieve a positive outcome. You should consider how through your approach you have changed or modified the behavior or attitudes of others to positive effect. Examples could include but are not limited to:

How you have managed the merger or integration of different teams;
Managing working relationships across different departments or organizations;
Interactions with committees, working groups, or other professional body activities;
How you have managed and resolved a difficult relationship situation between members of a team for which you are responsible.

D: Professional Practice

Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods.

D1: Demonstrate how you scope and plan and manage projects.

Describe an example where you have developed a project scope with clearly defined boundaries and project plans. Any problem-solving techniques used should be highlighted along with potential benefits of the project to the business. You should make it clear the level of autonomy you had while working on the project, especially when the project is large covering multiple areas and a significant time span. You should show how you contributed to determining the resulting courses of action. Examples could include but are not limited to:

Lead an operational project utilising resources across several disciplines;
A change management project aligning processes across sites;
An industry-wide project establishing guidance on technical standards and requirements.

D2: Demonstrate the achievement of desired outcomes with the effective management of resources and risks.

Using projects with which you have been involved as examples you should describe your roles and responsibilities in managing the activities to achieve the desired outcomes. Examples could include but are not limited to:

Identifying the resources [people and/or money] needed to undertake the activities;
Monitoring and surveillance of the progress of the activities;
Identification, evaluation, and implementation of changes that may be needed to ensure the activities are successfully completed;
Identification and management of risks that could impact the successful completion of the activities.

D3: Take responsibility for continuous improvement within a scientific or technical environment.

Your examples should indicate what actions you take to make improvements to your organization as a whole. This could be through encouraging the continuous development of junior staff or through improvements to processes within the organisation. Examples could include but are not limited to:

Evaluation of the performance of specialists methods and tools used;
Development of recommendations for future enhancements or modifications to procedures or working practices in order to achieve performance improvements;
Description of examples where your actions have led to performance improvement by yourself or others;
Identification of lessons learned from activities undertaken by yourself or by others for whom you are responsible, such as what went well, went badly, or was lacking.

E: Professional Standards

Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards.

E1: Comply with and promote relevant codes of conduct and practice.

You should provide comprehensive examples of how you have applied and promoted the codes of conduct under which you practice and the outcome.

Examples you may wish to include but are not limited to equality, diversity and inclusion, reliability and integrity, and ethical practices.

E2: Demonstrate a commitment to professional development through continuing advancement of your own knowledge, understanding, and competence.

Your answer should provide specific examples of what you have already done in terms of continuing professional development [CPD] and your plans for the coming year. In your examples, you must describe how your engagement in CPD has benefited your practice and the users of your work and reflect on its impact.

Examples can be taken from any of the five categories of activity [work-based learning, professional activity, formal/educational, self-directed learning, and other].

Application of knowledge acquired on an external course that has benefitted the business – how you acquired the knowledge of a new technology and how you planned, implemented, and reviewed its success in your organisation;
Your work to promote careers in the STEM area including the design of materials and reflection on success.

We are not looking for a list of courses here but evidence of how your CPD benefits your practice and benefits others.

Professional Development

Professional development is a key part of developing the competence required to achieve the standard for Chartered Marine Scientist registration. Aspiring Chartered Marine Scientists learn to apply their knowledge and understanding and apply professional judgment through professional development. Candidates may rely on professional development opportunities offered via MTS or SUT events, university training, workplace training, accredited professional development schemes, or other high-level professional development opportunities. For candidates seeking additional information about professional development, the Registrar will be able to provide information and guidance necessary and may be able to put them in touch with a mentor to assist them through the process and help to identify any skills gaps in their development.

Anyone seeking registration as a Chartered Marine Scientist should maintain a detailed record of their development, responsibilities and experience, verified by referees, in order to be best prepared to provide the evidence of professional competence commensurate for CMarSci registration.

Maintaining Competence & Demonstrating a Commitment to CPD

Once CMarSci registration has been achieved, Chartered Marine Scientists have an obligation to maintain professional competence. SUT and MTS are actively developing an online tracking system for professional development units, which will be made available to those registered if the pilot program is continued. View the CPD Plan form online.

Code of Professional Conduct

The Application Process

Initial Application

Please review the competency standards in advance of your application. If you think you meet the criteria for CMarSci registration, please continue. Your application will consist of:

Completed online application
Referee Form (PDF)
Professional Development Report (PDF) – please choose the appropriate form
- CMarSci
- RMarSci
- MarTech
Your CV
Photocopies of your academic certificates – initialed by your referee
Career Appraisal Route Form, if applicable
Registration fee (see the worksheet in the application below)
CPD Plan Form

The Interview

Application approved
Application not approved
- Second interview requested
- Application under another registration category requested
- Candidate encouraged to mitigate application deficiencies prior to re-application

Registration

Successful applicants shall be awarded the title Registered Marine Technologist. Applicants may use the title under the following conditions:

A successful decision has been rendered by the Registration Panel, and has been confirmed in writing by the Society
The applicant remains a member in good standing with either or both Society
The applicant has paid all fees according to the fee schedule below
The applicant abides by the terms of Continuing Professional Development
The applicant abides by the terms of the Code of Professional Conduct and the Member Conduct Policy.

Appeals

Fees

Registration Entrance Fees – The Registration entrance fee must also be paid at the time of application, but is refunded if the application is not successful.

CMarSci – £98.00 ($133.00)*
RMarSci – £90.00 ($122.00)
MarTech – £63.00 ($86.00)

*note that exchange rates may vary

Professional Registration	Annual Fee	Annual Fee (Retired)
CMarSci, CMarTech	£71 / $96*	£39 / $52
RMarSci, RMarTech	£65 / $88	£35 / $48
MarTech	£50 / $68	£29 / $39

*note that exchange rates may vary

Continuing Professional Development

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities are available at SUT and MTS events throughout the year.

Requirements

ALL CHARTERED MEMBERS MUST COMPLETE A MINIMUM OF 8 HOURS CPD EACH PROGRAM YEAR.

The program year shall run from 1 July – 30 June.
You must be able to demonstrate completion of required hours by 30 June in each year.

Eight (8) hours of CPD are required annually to maintain Registered status. Of the required 8 hours:

At least 2 hours must be obtained via MTS or SUT, or an MTS or SUT-sponsored program or event.
At least 4 hours must be within the domain of your technical expertise.
At least 4 hours must be formal CPD. The remainder can be informal CPD.

Examples of formal CPD include:

Completing or participating in a structured activity either as a delegate, speaker, panel member or other participant. This includes but is not limited to conferences, seminars, training courses (classroom, online), workshops, panels and group meetings.
Webinars
Participation in staff development training courses/activities provided by employers
Sharing professional knowledge in a formal setting
Writing relevant books, articles and papers
Lecturing, teaching, and addressing meetings on relevant subject matter
Being an examiner or being involved in professional or higher education that is relevant.

Examples of informal CPD include:

Reading, researching information via the internet, reviewing books or articles for professional purposes
Experiential/workplace learning, reading, and research
Reading a relevant industry Journal or publication
Reading a relevant book or publication
Reading other professional body magazines or publications
Professional research undertaken in the course of work
Preparation of research for workplace projects
Workplace learning/support
Coaching, mentoring, peer review, work shadowing/secondments, meetings or project work

EACH YEAR, SUT AND MTS WILL SAMPLE UP TO 50% OF ALL REGISTERED MEMBERS TO ENSURE CPD REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN MET.

CPD activity may be recorded and tracked online. If you track your CPD online, responding to a request from MTS orSUT for evidence of CPD completion will be simplified.
- If you intend to track your CPD online, MTS and SUT require that you enter your CPD information in our online tracking system within one (1) month of completion of any CPD event.
You may also track your CPD offline, however, when responding to a request from MTS or SUT for evidence of CPDcompletion, please be sure to have the following information available:
- Number of hours completed
  - Within your technical domain
  - Via SUT or MTS
  - Formal vs. Informal CPD
- Session information and evidence of completion
  - Name of sponsoring organisation
  - Name of course/lecture/webinar/seminar/workshop
  - Length of session in minutes
  - Date of learning
  - Lecturer/presenter
  - Certificate of completion or copy of presentation

IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES IT MAY BE DIFFICULT TO MEET OR MAINTAIN THE MINIMUM CPD REQUIREMENTS.

For example:
- Those on maternity, paternity, adoption or family raising leave;
- Members who are unemployed;
- Those who are on long-term sick leave;
- Those who may currently be non-practicing for other compassionate reasons.
In these circumstances we will ask that Registered members keep up to date at least informally and that they consider their learning and development needs prior to returning so they are ready to competent to return to work when able to do so.
Registered members who feel that they may have difficulty in meeting the requirements should contact the Societies (SUT-MTS) as soon as possible.

If you are non-compliant with CPD requirements and payment of fees for a period of three (3) years, you will be removed from the Register, and will have to re-apply to be re-listed.

Apply Now

Registered Marine Scientist (RMarSci)

Registered Marine Scientists are professional scientists, who harness, exploit, manage, use or apply marine science in the pursuit of knowledge, understanding of the marine environment, wealth creation and/or the provision of services in the marine sector.

What is required?

The competencies against which Registered Marine Scientist (RMarSci) is assesed, are found below.

All Candidates for registration must have at minimum of five (5) years of experience in their professional field. The following table details the generic competencies that must be demonstrated in order to achieve registration as a Registered Marine Technologist. Given the diverse nature of technological practice, achieving the required level for these professional competencies will involve a broad range of activities. Candidates who believe they meet these or who wish to work towards them, should approach MTS or SUT to obtain further details on how to apply for registration.

Education

An accredited Bachelor’s degree

A Higher National Certificate or Diploma or Foundation Degree, plus appropriate further learning to degree level.

An NVQ4 or SVQ4

Competence

Registered Marine Technologists must be competent throughout their professional lives using a combination of their knowledge, training and experience to be able to:

A: Application of knowledge and understanding

Identify and use relevant scientific understanding, methods and skills to complete tasks and address well-defined problems.

A1: Apply extended knowledge of underlying concepts and principles associated with area of work.

We are looking for an example of how you have used your extended knowledge within the area in which you work. This will include developments within your field and the ability to understand and apply new developments to your area of work.

A2: Review, evaluate and apply underlying scientific concepts, principles, and techniques in the context of new and different areas of work.

What we are looking for here is how you have taken techniques/principles and reviewed, evaluated, and applied them in a new area of work.

A3: Analyse, interpret, and evaluate data, concepts, and ideas to propose solutions to problems.

We are looking for an example of how you observe and interpret the results from your data to draw conclusions and inform your next steps.

B: Personal Responsibility

Exercise personal responsibility in planning and implementing tasks according to prescribed protocols

B1: Work autonomously while knowing when to escalate appropriately and recognising limits of scope of practice.

We are looking for an example of how you work with no supervision for certain key tasks, experiments or procedures associated with your role within required timeframes. You will also be able to demonstrate your understanding of when you need to seek input from either your supervisor or others and when to escalate.

B2: Take responsibility for safe and sustainable working practices and contribute to their evaluation and improvement.

We are looking for an example of how you have taken responsibility for working safely and sustainably.

B3: Take responsibility for the quality of your work and enable others to work to high standards.

This means that you can show how you are aware of the quality standards necessary for the work being carried out by you and others. You should be able to describe an example of how you enable these standards and ensure that they are applied.

C: Interpersonal Skills

Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills.

C1: Demonstrate effective and appropriate communication skills.

What we are looking for here is an example that you are an effective communicator. The example can be through appropriate oral, written, or electronic means.

C2: Demonstrate effective interpersonal and behavioral skills.

This means that you can give an example that demonstrates the skills that you use to interact with colleagues in a constructive way within the work setting. In these situations, it may be appropriate to discuss these with your supervisor, as an external perspective is often very useful in this regard.

C3: Demonstrate productive working relationships and an ability to resolve problems.

This means that you should be able to describe how, when working with others, you are able to demonstrate that you developed positive working relationships and resolved the problem. Your example should demonstrate how those working relationships were effective in resolving problems.

D: Professional Practice

Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods.

D1: Identify, review, and select scientific techniques, procedures, and methods to undertake tasks.

This means you can give an example of work that you have undertaken showing where and why the method/procedure used was chosen as the best [or most relevant] to use.

D2: Contribute to the organisation of tasks and resources.

This means that you can give examples of how you have contributed to the running of the laboratory/workshop/section or other types of working environment.

D3: Participate in the design, development, and implementation of solutions.

This means that you can give an example of ‘problem-solving’ that describes your specific role in helping to overcome a specific problem. For instance, it might mean that a process, programme, design, assay, or method suddenly stops working and you are involved in finding out the reason why. Your example should show what your role was in understanding the problem and what your contribution achieved.

D4: Contribute to continuous process improvement.

This means that you can give an example that shows how you are aware of progress in your area and seek ways of improving the efficiency of your work. It should describe how you seek to discuss with your supervisor the strategy for achieving this. For instance, this could include new and improved methods, new ways to increase throughout, or ways to increase cost-effectiveness.

E: Professional Standards

Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards.

E1: Comply with and promote relevant codes of conduct and practice.

This means that you can give an example of how you comply with a code of conduct [e.g., of your professional Body] or how you work within and promote all relevant legislative, regulatory, and local requirements.

E2: Maintain and enhance competence in own area of practice through professional development activity.

This means that you undertake activities to enhance your competence in your own area of practice i.e., Continuing Professional Development [CPD] and reflect on its impact on you and others. We are not looking for a list of courses here but evidence of how your CPD benefits your practice and benefits others. Your CPD may include work-based learning, professional activity, formal/educational, self-directed learning.

Professional Development

Professional development is a key part of developing the competence required to achieve the standard for Registered Marine Scientist registration. Aspiring Registered Marine Scientists learn to apply their knowledge and understanding and apply professional judgment through professional development. Candidates may rely on professional development opportunities offered via SUT or MTS events, university training, workplace training, accredited professional development schemes, or other high-level professional development opportunities. For candidates seeking additional information about professional development, the Registrar will be able to provide information and guidance necessary and may be able to put them in touch with a mentor to assist them through the process and help to identify any skills gaps in their development. Anyone seeking registration as a Registered Marine Scientist should maintain a detailed record of their development, responsibilities and experience, verified by referees, in order to be best prepared to provide the evidence of professional competence commensurate for RMarSci registration.

Maintaining Competence & Demonstrating a Commitment to CPD

Once RMarSci registration has been achieved, Registered Marine Scientists have an obligation to maintain professional competence. SUT and MTS are actively developing an online tracking system for professional development units, which will be made available to those registered if the pilot program is continued. View the CPD Plan form online here.

Code of Professional Conduct

The Application Process

Initial Application

Please review the competency standards in advance of your application. If you think you meet the criteria for RMarSci registration, please continue. Your application will consist of:

Completed online application
Referee Form (PDF)
Professional Development Report (PDF) – please choose the appropriate form
- CMarSci
- RMarSci
- MarTech
Your CV
Photocopies of your academic certificates – initialed by your referee
Career Appraisal Route Form, if applicable
Registration fee (see the worksheet in the application below)
CPD Plan Form

The Interview

Application approved
Application not approved
- Second interview requested
- Application under another registration category requested
- Candidate encouraged to mitigate application deficiencies prior to re-application

Registration

Successful applicants shall be awarded the title Registered Marine Technologist. Applicants may use the title under the following conditions:

A successful decision has been rendered by the Registration Panel, and has been confirmed in writing by the Society
The applicant remains a member in good standing with either or both Society
The applicant has paid all fees according to the fee schedule below
The applicant abides by the terms of Continuing Professional Development
The applicant abides by the terms of the Code of Professional Conduct and the Member Conduct Policy.

Appeals

Fees

Registration Entrance Fees – The Registration entrance fee must also be paid at the time of application, but is refunded if the application is not successful.

CMarSci – £98.00 ($133.00)*
RMarSci – £90.00 ($122.00)
MarTech – £63.00 ($86.00)

*note that exchange rates may vary

Professional Registration	Annual Fee	Annual Fee (Retired)
CMarSci, CMarTech	£71 / $96*	£39 / $52
RMarSci, RMarTech	£65 / $88	£35 / $48
MarTech	£50 / $68	£29 / $39

*note that exchange rates may vary

Continuing Professional Development

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities are available at SUT and MTS events throughout the year.

Requirements

ALL CHARTERED MEMBERS MUST COMPLETE A MINIMUM OF 8 HOURS CPD EACH PROGRAM YEAR.

The program year shall run from 1 July – 30 June.
You must be able to demonstrate completion of required hours by 30 June in each year.

Eight (8) hours of CPD are required annually to maintain Registered status. Of the required 8 hours:

At least 2 hours must be obtained via MTS or SUT, or an MTS or SUT-sponsored program or event.
At least 4 hours must be within the domain of your technical expertise.
At least 4 hours must be formal CPD. The remainder can be informal CPD.

Examples of formal CPD include:

Completing or participating in a structured activity either as a delegate, speaker, panel member or other participant. This includes but is not limited to conferences, seminars, training courses (classroom, online), workshops, panels and group meetings.
Webinars
Participation in staff development training courses/activities provided by employers
Sharing professional knowledge in a formal setting
Writing relevant books, articles and papers
Lecturing, teaching, and addressing meetings on relevant subject matter
Being an examiner or being involved in professional or higher education that is relevant.

Examples of informal CPD include:

Reading, researching information via the internet, reviewing books or articles for professional purposes
Experiential/workplace learning, reading, and research
Reading a relevant industry Journal or publication
Reading a relevant book or publication
Reading other professional body magazines or publications
Professional research undertaken in the course of work
Preparation of research for workplace projects
Workplace learning/support
Coaching, mentoring, peer review, work shadowing/secondments, meetings or project work

EACH YEAR, SUT AND MTS WILL SAMPLE UP TO 50% OF ALL REGISTERED MEMBERS TO ENSURE CPD REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN MET.

CPD activity may be recorded and tracked online. If you track your CPD online, responding to a request from SUT or MTS for evidence of CPD completion will be simplified.
- If you intend to track your CPD online, SUT and MTS require that you enter your CPD information in our online tracking system within one (1) month of completion of any CPD event.
You may also track your CPD offline, however, when responding to a request from SUT or MTS for evidence of CPDcompletion, please be sure to have the following information available:
- Number of hours completed
  - Within your technical domain
  - Via SUT or MTS
  - Formal vs. Informal CPD
- Session information and evidence of completion
  - Name of sponsoring organisation
  - Name of course/lecture/webinar/seminar/workshop
  - Length of session in minutes
  - Date of learning
  - Lecturer/presenter
  - Certificate of completion or copy of presentation

IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES IT MAY BE DIFFICULT TO MEET OR MAINTAIN THE MINIMUM CPD REQUIREMENTS.

For example:
- Those on maternity, paternity, adoption or family raising leave;
- Members who are unemployed;
- Those who are on long-term sick leave;
- Those who may currently be non-practicing for other compassionate reasons.
In these circumstances we will ask that Registered members keep up to date at least informally and that they consider their learning and development needs prior to returning so they are ready to competent to return to work when able to do so.
Registered members who feel that they may have difficulty in meeting the requirements should contact the Societies (SUT-MTS) as soon as possible.

If you are non-compliant with CPD requirements and payment of fees for a period of three (3) years, you will be removed from the Register, and will have to re-apply to be re-listed.