Application
Registered SiLCs benefit from being part of an industry leading scheme, as well as gaining a recognised registration that indicates a high level of standards and experience.
Application
SiLC Register scheme is about setting higher standards in the industry. It provides registered practitioners with recognised qualifications and experience capable of providing land condition advice in the context of their professional background. They can also oversee the production of the LCR which focuses on land condition
Why register?
- The scheme has been developed and administered by professionals in the sector;
- It provides consistent high standards and quality;
- It is a recognised and respected scheme providing confidence to all parties involved in the assessment of land.
What can SiLC offer?
- A high level of competency in investigating and assessing land condition;
- Skills to understand the wider aspects of land transactions;
- Not a technical specialist but able to assess data gaps and the means to fill them;
- Assurance that relevant quality control procedures are appropriately applied throughout the assessment;
- Ability to understand capabilities and limitations and to know when to seek assistance from other specialists.
What are the requirements?
- To become a SiLC you must have a sufficient number of years experience of relevant work since graduation, as well as be a Member of a professional body at an appropriate level. There is no specific number of years experience required, but continuous work related to land condition counts more strongly than intermittent work.
- Degree – qualified or equivalent
- Chartered status/ member of relevant UK professional body (at specific level)
- A good level of relevant experience
- By relevant, PTP mean land condition assessment, remediation and inspection/ sale process.
To become a SiLC you must go through the 3-stage application process, comprising application and written statement, exam and interview.
