Portfolio and Assessment

Submitting the completed portfolio
A panel of three, two of whom must be Conservation Accredited Chartered Architectural Technologists and one other, who may be from a different profession but also a Conservation Accredited professional, normally conduct both the technical assessment and formal interview (although it may not be possible that both stages are completed by the same personnel). New assessors in training or other relevant observers may be present but should not be involved in any decision making and have no authority, or responsibility.

Failure to submit all required paperwork and fees will delay the candidate's application. Once the application has been accepted, the candidate will be added onto the Institute’s waiting list. It is suggested that the candidate retains a copy of the submitted portfolio, to refresh him/herself prior to the formal interview.

Assessment
A panel of three, two Conservation Accredited Chartered Architectural Technologist and another Conservation Accredited Professional normally conduct both the technical assessment and formal interview (although it may not be possible that both stages are completed by the same persons). New assessors in training or other relevant observers may be present but should not be involved in any decision making and have no authority, or responsibility.

Technical portfolio assessment
This will be assessed in the candidate’s absence and so it is important to ensure that the portfolio is clearly laid out and referenced to the Edinburgh Group framework criteria. Where evidence is used more than once, there should be clear cross-referencing.

The candidate will be advised of the outcome in writing within two weeks of the assessment. If the candidate has been successful, we hope to be able to advise the candidate of his/her formal interview arrangements, which may include supplying additional evidence or other information to the formal interview. If the candidate has been referred, he/she will be advised as to the reasons behind the decision and any remedial action to be taken, including a recommended time for resubmission.

Formal interview assessment
This will be based around two components:

1. the previously submitted portfolio and
2. a brief presentation on the candidate's philosophy of conservation, as included within the submitted portfolio

The formal interview is designed to draw out the professional aspect of the candidate's conservation experience, which should adhere to the Institute’s Code of Conduct. It should not be necessary for the candidate to bring any additional material, unless it has been requested, following the technical portfolio assessment. The candidate should however ensure that he/she is familiar with the contents of his/her portfolio.

The candidate will be required to produce photographic identification at the start of the interview, such as passport, driving licence or company ID card. The interview should last around 45 minutes, at which point the panel will deliberate in private. The candidate will be given the opportunity to either hear the result or be notified in writing. The decision will be either pass or referral. If successful, the candidate will be advised that once the annual fee has been received, he/she will be welcomed onto the Register and issued with a Certificate. If he/she has been referred, he/she will be advised as to the reasons behind the decision and any remedial action he/she might take, including a recommended time for resubmission.