Professional registration for technicians

The career paths that technicians take vary widely. You may have begun a career straight from school as a trainee or apprentice and have gained qualifications as you worked. You may have undertaken a degree, Masters or PhD, before taking up a technical role. There are also those who have come to a technical role from a career in industry. 

Professional Registration recognises the professionalism of Technicians for what they can do now.

What is Professional Registration?

'Professional registration is proof that a technician, no matter the route they have taken, is a person that is trusted to do a skilled job' and is an accomplished professional. (Gatsby Foundation).

As a technician, in any role or at any grade, the unique mix of qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience you have gained in the course of your career can now gain professional recognition.

For many professions there is a professional body that upholds the standards of someone working in that area and who provides members with support. You can register to show that you are working at that high standard.

For Technicians working in science, engineering or IT there are several professional bodies offering registration. The Science Council owns and upholds the standards of the science registers, and the Engineering Council perform the same role for engineering registers. You can access the range of licensed registering bodies in these disciplines through their websites, listed on the right hand side.