Welcome to SiLC
SiLC Vision Statement: to develop and maintain a high quality unifying professional registration for the assessment of the condition and remediation of brownfield sites, which fulfils the needs of public and private sectors and society as a whole.
National Quality Mark Scheme (NQMS) – Suitably Qualified Person Conversion Course and Exam
All registered SiLCs may become Suitably Qualified Persons (SQP) under the NQMS by passing a short Conversion Exam. Click here to go to the Conversion Exam page.
The National Quality Mark Scheme was launched in 2017, and identifies the need for professionals in the industry to become Suitably Qualified Persons (SQP). SILC have been nominated the awarding body for SQPs. SiLC is able to qualify you as an SQP by two routes. If you are already a SiLC, you may take a Conversion Exam, which tests your understanding of the scheme and the policies and guidance of the planning legislation in the UK. This conversion exam can be accessed from the link above. If you are not a SiLC, then you may apply to become either or both a SiLC and an SQP by a process of application, suitable chartership or membership of Professional Institutions, open-book exam and interview. The SiLC register operates this application and exam process. More details are provided in the tab above “Interested in applying?”
The scheme is administered by CL:AIRE and has been set up by the Land Forum. More details are available on how the scheme works and how you go about registering for the scheme and submitting declarations can be found at www.claire.co.uk/nqms
Latest News
SiLC Annual Forum- Friday 6th March 2020
SiLC are pleased to announce details of the 2020 Annual Forum, which is taking place on Friday 6th March at the Geological Society in London. This half day CPD seminar will see a series of industry experts present on topics … Read more
SiLC has announced its new Chair and Deputy Chair of the SiLC Board
SiLC is pleased to announce that the Directors of SiLC Register Ltd have unanimously voted Roger Clark as Chair of the Board of Directors to succeed retiring chair Phil Crowcroft. Paul Nathanail will be taking on the role of Deputy … Read more
SiLC Introduction Day 6th February 2020 in London
SiLC is pleased to announce an Introduction Day taking place on the 6th February 2020 taking place at BuroHappold, 17 Newman Street, London W1T 1PD. SiLC Introduction Days are open to all those who are considering applying to become a … Read more
Summary of SiLC Professional Technical Panel Meeting 17 September 2019
Summary of SiLC Professional Technical Panel Meeting 17 September 2019 • PTP early careers representative – The PTP will be shortly seeking nominations from early career SiLCs to undertake the role as of an early careers representative on the SiLC … Read more
SiLC Introduction Day 16th December 2019 in Shrewsbury
SiLC is pleased to announce an Introduction Day taking place on the 16th December 2019 taking place at Wood plc, Canon Court, Abbey Lawn, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 5DE. SiLC Introduction Days are open to all those who are … Read more
About Us
The Specialist in Land Condition (SiLC) Register scheme was designed to support the use of the Land Condition Record (LCR), launched by the Urban Task Force in 1999 and to recognise the skills of those working in the broader land condition sector. It now provides a wider recognition of competence in the land condition field, but the LCR remains as a working tool.
A registered SiLC is a senior practitioner who has a broad awareness, knowledge and understanding of land condition issues, providing impartial and professional advice in their field of expertise. A SiLC is able to verify the accuracy of a completed LCR. Entry to SiLC is gained through examination, which is held bi-annually.
The SiLC Register brings together professionals from a broad range of backgrounds who advise on land condition matters.
The SiLC Register is run and administered by a Professional and Technical Panel (PTP) which comprises representatives from the supporting professional bodies. The PTP develops and implements the registration process and is the ruling committee for individual registrations. SiLC is administered by Forum Court Associates.
