Professional qualifications in the United Kingdom explained

Professional qualifications in the United Kingdom are titles or awards granted by professional bodies.[1] Many British professional qualifications were subject to the European directives on professional qualifications[1] and are (following Brexit) covered by amended versions of those regulations as enacted in British law.[2] Most, but not all, professional qualifications are 'Chartered' qualifications, and follow on from having been admitted to a degree (or having an equivalent qualification). The term "professional qualification" can also be used to refer to higher-level vocational qualifications in "professional" roles.[3] [4]

Regulation and levels

There are four forms of regulated profession in the UK, with respect to the European directives on professional qualifications: professions regulated by law or public authority; professions regulated by professional bodies incorporated by royal charter; professions regulated under Regulation 35; and the seven sectoral professions with harmonised training requirements across the European Union.[5] The European directives are given force of law in the UK via regulations issued by the Secretary of State under the European Communities Act 1972; the most recent regulations are The European Union (Recognition of Professional Qualifications) Regulations 2015.[6]

The Gatsby Charitable Foundation has been supporting the development of professional qualifications for technicians, such as the Science Council's Registered Science Technician (RSciTech), the Engineering Council's Engineering Technician (EngTech) and ICT Technician (ICTTech), and the British Computer Society's Registered IT Technician (RITTech).[7] Analysis by the Foundation identifies three levels of professional qualification on a "registration ladder" in science and engineering: technician registration, requiring Advanced Apprenticeships, A Levels, BTEC nationals, or similar awards at levels 3–4 on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (now replaced by the Regulated Qualifications Framework); intermediate qualifications such as Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and Registered Scientist (RSci) requiring Higher Apprenticeships, Higher National Diplomas, foundation degrees, bachelor's degrees, or similar awards at levels 5–6; and chartered statuses such as CEng, CSci, CPhys, CChem, etc. that require master's degrees or similar qualifications at level 7 or above.[8]

The European directives specify five levels of professional qualification in the general system, labelled a to e and approximately defined by their required academic training as:[9] On this scale, ICTTech, EngTech and other technician qualifications equate to level c, IEng equates to level d, and CEng, CSci, etc. elite to level e. Although chartered statuses in science and engineering are placed at level e, in some fields chartered statuses, while remaining terminal professional qualifications in that field, are at level d (e.g. CMgr).[10]

Professional qualifications requiring an attestation of competence

These professions are government regulated and involve reserved activities rather than a reserved title. Some of these are devolved matters that are not uniformly regulated across the UK. In most cases, the competent authority for these is a government department or agency.

Generic titleProfessionCompetent authorityRegion
Airport fire officer / airport firefighterAirport fire fighter[11] Civil Aviation AuthorityUK
DiverDiver[12] Health and Safety Executive, Offshore Policy DivisionUK
Driving instructorApproved driving instructor[13] Driver and Vehicle Standards AgencyGB
Approved driving instructor department of environment for N.I.[14] Driver and Vehicle Testing Agency (NI)NI
Certified instructor (motor cycles) (in Great Britain)[15] Driver and Vehicle Standards AgencyGB
Registered Gas EngineerRegistered Gas Engineer[16] Capita Gas Registration and Ancillary Services LtdUK
Road/Street Works professionsRoad/Street Works Supervisor[17] Street Works Qualifications RegisterEngland & Wales
Road/street works operative[18] Street Works Qualifications RegisterEngland & Wales
Security guard/WardenCash & Valuables in Transit Operative[19] Security Industry AuthorityUK
Close Protection Operative[20] Security Industry AuthorityUK
Door Supervisor[21] Security Industry AuthorityUK
Public Surveillance Operative[22] Security Industry AuthorityUK
Security Guard[23] Security Industry AuthorityUK
Vehicle Immobiliser (Northern Ireland)[24] Security Industry AuthorityNI
Social workerChildminder[25] OfstedEngland

Professional qualifications requiring education at secondary level

These professional qualifications are mostly, as in the previous category, government regulated with reserved activities, although some are through licensing of use of a reserved title.

Professions with reserved activities:

Generic titleProfessionCompetent authorityRegion
Airport fire officer / airport firefighterAirport fire officer[26] Civil Aviation AuthorityUK
Mining electricianMines electrician[27] Health and Safety ExecutiveUK
Mining mechanicMines mechanic[28] Health and Safety ExecutiveUK

Professions with protected titles under a licensing system:

Professional qualifications requiring education for at least one year at post-secondary level

These qualifications now begin to include those which have protected titles without reserve of activities, normally granted by professional bodies under their royal charter rather than by statutory or regulatory bodies. Titles granted by professional bodies are often accompanied by postnominal letters.

Regulated by law or public authority

Professions with reserved activities or protected functions:

Generic titleProfessionCompetent authorityRegion
BoatmasterLicensed boatmaster[30] Department for TransportUK
Chief engineer class I fishing vesselChief engineer class 1 fishing vessel[31] Maritime & Coastguard AgencyUK
Chief Engineer Class 2 - Fishing Vessels[32] Maritime & Coastguard AgencyUK
ConveyancerExecutry Practitioner[33] Law Society of ScotlandScotland
Qualified Conveyancer[34] Law Society of ScotlandScotland
Deck officer class I fishing vesselDeck Officer Class 1 - Fishing Vessels[35] Maritime & Coastguard AgencyUK
Deck officer class II fishing vesselDeck Officer Class 2 Fishing Vessel[36] Maritime & Coastguard AgencyUK
Deck officer class III fishing vesselDeck Officer Class 3 - Fishing Vessels[37] Maritime & Coastguard AgencyUK
Insolvency practitionerInsolvency practitioner[38] Insolvency Service/Insolvency Service (NI)UK
Inspector of weights and measuresInspector of Weights & Measures in Northern Ireland[39] Department of Economic DevelopmentNI
Inspector of weights and measures[40] Department for Business, Energy and Industrial StrategyGB
Lawyer/Barrister/SolicitorCosts Lawyer[41] Costs Lawyer Standards BoardEngland & Wales
Mining engineerMines electrical engineer[42] Health and Safety ExecutiveUK
Mines mechanical engineer[43] Health and Safety ExecutiveUK
Mining supervisor/deputyMine deputy[44] Health and Safety ExecutiveUK
Patent Agent / Trademark agentRegistered Trademark Attorney[45] Institute of Trade Mark AttorneysUK
Registered trademark agent[46] Institute of Trade Mark AttorneysUK
Professions in the field of waste management and disposalWaste disposal manager (NI)[47] Waste Management Industry Training and Advisory BoardNI
Second level nurseNurse Admitted to Sub-Part 2 of the Register maintained by the Nursing & Midwifery Council[48] Nursing and Midwifery CouncilUK
Specialised teachers, not elsewhere classifiedTeacher in Further Education (England & Wales)[49] Wales Assembly Government/Institute for LearningEngland & Wales
Veterinary nurseRegistered veterinary nurse[50] Royal College of Veterinary SurgeonsUK

Professions with protected titles under a licensing system:

Generic titleProfessionReserved titlesLicensing bodyRegion
Dental hygienistDental hygienist[51] Dental hygienistGeneral Dental CouncilUK
Dental technicianClinical dental technician[52] Clinical dental technician, clinical dental technologist, denturistGeneral Dental CouncilUK
Dental Technician[53] Dental technician, dental technologistGeneral Dental CouncilUK
Dental therapistDental therapist[54] Dental therapistGeneral Dental CouncilUK
Pharmaceutical technician/Pharmaceutical assistantPharmacy technician[55] Pharmacy technicianGeneral Pharmaceutical CouncilGB
Blacksmith, Farrier, Forging, Stamping, PressingFarrier[56] FarrierFarriers Registration CouncilUK

Professions with protected titles without reserve of activities:

Generic titleProtected titleRegulatory bodyRegion
ConveyancerLicensed conveyancer[57] Council for Licensed ConveyancersUK
Dental therapistOrthodontic Therapist[58] General Dental CouncilUK

Regulated by professional bodies under royal charter

Professions with protected titles without reserve of activities:

Generic titleProtected titlePostnominal lettersProfessional bodyRegion
ColouristLicentiate of the Society of Dyers and Colourists[59] LSDCSociety of Dyers and ColouristsUK
Dance teacherLicentiate of the Royal Academy of Dance[60] LRADRoyal Academy of DanceUK
Registered Teacher of the Royal Academy of Dance[61] RTRADRoyal Academy of DanceUK
Engineering TechnicianEngineering technician[62] EngTechEngineering CouncilUK
ICT Technician[63] ICTTechEngineering CouncilUK
Marketing consultantAssociate Member of The Chartered Institute of Marketing[64] ACIMChartered Institute of MarketingUK
MeteorologistRegistered Meteorologist[65] RMetRoyal Meteorological SocietyUK
SurveyorAssociate Member of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors[66] ARICSRoyal Institution of Chartered SurveyorsUK
Textile expertLicentiate of the Textile Institute[67] LTITextile InstituteUK

Professional qualifications requiring bachelor's degree level education

Many of these are protected titles without reserve of activities, regulated by professional bodies acting under a royal charter. This includes a large number of chartered statuses, which are terminal professional qualifications in that field.

Regulated by law or public authority

Professions with reserved activities:

Generic titleProfessionCompetent authorityRegion
ActuaryActuary[68] Institute and Faculty of ActuariesUK
Headmaster/School DirectorPrincipal of a further education institution in England[69] Department for EducationEngland
Mining managerMine manager[70] Health and Safety ExecutiveUK
Mining surveyorMine surveyor[71] Health and Safety ExecutiveUK
NurseNurses admitted to Sub-Part 1 of the Register maintained by the Nursing & Midwifery Council[72] Nursing and Midwifery CouncilUK
Patent Attorney/Trademark AttorneyPatent Attorney[73] Chartered Institute of Patent AttorneysUK
Primary school teacherSchool Teacher in State maintained schools (Primary)[74] National College for Teaching and Leadership/General Teaching Council for Scotland/General Teaching Council for Wales/General Teaching Council for Northern IrelandWales
Secondary school teacherSchool teacher in State maintained schools (secondary)[75] National College for Teaching and Leadership/General Teaching Council for Scotland/General Teaching Council for Wales/General Teaching Council for Northern IrelandUK

Professions with reserved activities and protected titles:

Generic titleProtected titleCompetent authorityRegion
Hearing aid dispenserHearing aid dispenser[76] Health and Care Professions CouncilUK
Optician (Dispensing optician)Dispensing optician[77] General Optical CouncilUK

Professions with protected titles under a licensing system:

Professions with protected titles without reserve of activities:

Generic titleProtected titleRegulatory bodyRegion
Chiropodist (podiatrist)Chiropodist, Podiatrist[79] Health and Care Professions CouncilUK
DietitianDietitian[80] Health and Care Professions CouncilUK
LawyerAdvocate[81] /Barrister/SolicitorFaculty of Advocates/Bar Council/Solicitors Regulation AuthorityScotland/England and Wales
Medical/Biomedical laboratory technicianBiomedical Scientist[82] Health and Care Professions CouncilUK
Occupational therapistOccupational therapist[83] Health and Care Professions CouncilUK
OrthoptistOrthoptist[84] Health and Care Professions CouncilUK
ParamedicParamedic[85] Health and Care Professions CouncilUK
PhysiotherapistPhysiotherapist[86] Health and Care Professions CouncilUK
Prosthetist/OrthotistProsthetist, Orthotist[87] Health and Care Professions CouncilUK
RadiographerRadiographer[88] Health and Care Professions CouncilUK
Social workerSocial Worker[89] Social Work EnglandEngland
Speech and language therapistSpeech and language therapist, Speech therapist[90] Health and Care Professions CouncilUK
Surgical assistantOperating Department Practitioner[91] Health and Care Professions CouncilUK

Regulated by professional bodies under royal charter

Professions with reserved activities and protected titles:

Professions with protected titles without reserve of activities:

Generic titleProtected titlePostnominal lettersProfessional bodyRegion
Accountant/Tax advisorChartered Tax Advisor[93] CTAChartered Institute of TaxationUK
Chartered Management Accountant[94] ACMA/FCMAChartered Institute of Management AccountantsUK
Auditor/AccountantChartered Certified Accountant[95] ACCA/FCCAAssociation of Chartered Certified AccountantsUK
Chartered Accountant[96] ACAInstitute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales/Institute of Chartered Accountants in IrelandUK
CAInstitute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland
BankerMember of the Chartered Institute of Bankers in Scotland (Chartered Banker)[97] MCIBSChartered Institute of Bankers in ScotlandGB
Member of the Institute of Financial Services[98] AifsInstitute of Financial ServicesUK
BiologistChartered Biologist[99] CBiolSociety of BiologyUK
Building engineerAssociate of the Chartered Institute of Building[100] ACIBChartered Institute of BuildingUK
Chartered Builder[101] MCIOBChartered Institute of BuildingUK
Building SurveyorChartered Building Surveyor[102] MRICS/FRICSRoyal Institution of Chartered SurveyorsUK
Chartered SecretaryChartered Secretary[103] ACISInstitute of Chartered Secretaries and AdministratorsUK
ColouristAssociateship of Society of Dyers and Colourists[104] ASDCSociety of Dyers and ColouristsUK
Chartered Colourist[105] CColSociety of Dyers and ColouristsUK
Electrical and computer (technology) engineerMember of the Institution of Engineering and Technology[106] MIETInstitution of Engineering and TechnologyUK
EngineerIncorporated Engineer[107] IEngEngineering CouncilUK
Environmental engineerChartered Wastes Manager[108] MCIWMChartered Institution of Wastes ManagementUK
Environmental health officerEnvironmental Health Officer[109] MCIEH/FCIEHChartered Institute of Environmental HealthEngland & Wales
ForesterChartered Forester[110] MICFor/FICForInstitute of Chartered ForestersUK
GeographerChartered Geographer[111] CGeogRoyal Geographical SocietyUK
Health and Safety OfficerChartered Safety and Health Practitioner[112] CMIOSH/CFIOSHInstitution of Occupational Safety and HealthUK
Housing expertCIH Chartered Member[113] CIHCMChartered Institute of HousingUK
Information systems professionalChartered IT Professional[114] CITPBritish Computer SocietyUK
Insurance and reinsurance intermediariesChartered Insurance Broker[115] ACIIChartered Insurance InstituteUK
Chartered Insurance Practitioner[116] ACIIChartered Insurance InstituteUK
Insurance underwriterChartered Financial Planner[117] AFPSChartered Insurance InstituteUK
Chartered Insurer (insurance underwriting)[118] ACIIChartered Insurance InstituteUK
Land SurveyorChartered Land Surveyor[119] MRICS/FRICSRoyal Institution of Chartered SurveyorsUK
Legal ExecutiveChartered Legal Executive[120] FCILExChartered Institute of Legal ExecutivesUK
LibrarianChartered Institute of Library & Information Professionals[121] CILIPChartered Institute of Library and Information ProfessionalsUK
Loss adjusterChartered Loss Adjuster[122] ACLAChartered Institute of Loss AdjustersUK
Manager (not elsewhere classified)Chartered Manager[123] CMgrChartered Management InstituteUK
Marketing consultantChartered Marketer[124] CMktrChartered Institute of MarketingUK
Member of The Chartered Institute of Marketing[125] MCIMChartered Institute of MarketingUK
Mathematical applications expertChartered Mathematician[126] CMathInstitute of Mathematics and its ApplicationsUK
Chartered Statistician[127] CStatRoyal Statistical SocietyUK
Measurement and control technologistChartered Measurement and Control Technologist[128] MInstMCInstitute of Measurement and ControlUK
Mechanical engineerChartered Mechanical Engineer -Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers[129] C.Eng, MIMechEInstitution of Mechanical EngineersUK
MeteorologistChartered Meteorologist[130] CMetRoyal Meteorological SocietyUK
Minerals surveyorChartered Minerals Surveyor[131] MRICS/FRICSRoyal Institution of Chartered SurveyorsUK
Mining and metallurgy expertMember of the Institute of Materials Minerals and Mining[132] MIMMMInstitute of Materials, Minerals and MiningUK
Public finance accountantChartered Public finance accountant[133] CPFAChartered Institute of Public Finance and AccountancyUK
Quantity surveyorChartered Quantity Surveyor[134] MRICS/FRICSRoyal Institution of Chartered SurveyorsUK
Shipbroker/Shipping AgentChartered Shipbroker[135] FICSInstitute of Chartered ShipbrokersUK
SurveyorChartered Surveyor[136] MRICS/FRICSRoyal Institution of Chartered SurveyorsUK
Textile expertChartered Textile Technologist[137] CTextTextile InstituteUK
Town planner/Town and Country PlannerChartered Town Planner[138] MRTPIRoyal Town Planning InstituteUK
Valuation surveyorChartered Valuation Surveyor[139] MRICS/FRICSRoyal Institution of Chartered SurveyorsUK
Water service managerChartered Water and Environment Manager[140] MCIWEMChartered Institution of Water and Environmental ManagementUK

Professional qualifications requiring master's degree level education

Regulated by law or public authority

Professions with reserved activities and protected titles:

Generic titleProtected titleCompetent authorityRegion
Lawyer/Barrister/SolicitorBarrister[141] General Council of the BarEngland and Wales
Honourable Society of the Inn of Court of Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland
Solicitor[142] Law Society of England and WalesEngland and Wales
Law Society of ScotlandScotland
Law Society of Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland
PharmacistPharmacist [143] General Pharmaceutical CouncilGreat Britain
Pharmaceutical Society of Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland
Optometrist (ophthalmic optician)Optometrist (ophthalmic optician)[144] General Optical CouncilEngland and Wales

Professions with protected titles without reserve of activities:

Generic titleProtected titleRegulatory bodyRegion
Arts therapist in the health serviceArt Psychotherapist, Art Therapist, Dramatherapist, Music Therapist[145] Health and Care Professions CouncilUK
ChiropractorChiropractor[146] General Chiropractic CouncilUK
Medical physicistClinical Scientist[147] Health and Care Professions CouncilUK
OsteopathOsteopath[148] General Osteopathic CouncilUK
PsychologistPractitioner psychologist[149] Health and Care Professions CouncilUK

Regulated by professional bodies under royal charter

Professions with reserved activities:

Professions with protected titles without reserve of activities:

Generic titleProtected titlePostnominal lettersProfessional bodyRegion
Aeronautical engineerMember of Royal Aeronautical Society[151] MRAeSRoyal Aeronautical SocietyUK
Architectural TechnologistChartered Architectural Technologist[152] MCIATChartered Institute of Architectural TechnologistsUK
Building EngineerChartered Building Services Engineer[153] MCIBSEChartered Institution of Building Services EngineersUK
Chemical EngineerChartered Chemical Engineer[154] MIChemEInstitution of Chemical EngineersUK
ChemistChartered Chemist[155] CChemRoyal Society of ChemistryUK
Civil EngineerChartered Civil Engineer, Member of ICE[156] MICEInstitution of Civil EngineersUK
Chartered Structural Engineer[157] MIStructEInstitution of Structural EngineersUK
Chartered ScientistChartered Scientist[158] CSciScience CouncilUK
Energy EngineerChartered Energy Engineer[159] MEI/FEIEnergy InstituteUK
EngineerChartered Engineer[160] CEngEngineering CouncilUK
Environmental health officerChartered Environmental Health Officer[161] Ch EHORoyal Environmental Health Institute of ScotlandUK
Environmental Health Officer[162] EHORoyal Environmental Health Institute of ScotlandUK
Gas EngineerChartered Gas Engineer[163] MIGEMInstitution of Gas Engineers and ManagersUK
GeologistChartered Geologist[164] CGeolGeological SocietyUK
Landscape architect/designerMember of the Landscape Institute[165] CMLILandscape InstituteUK
Marine engineerChartered Marine Engineer[166] CMarEngInstitute of Marine Engineering, Science and TechnologyUK
Naval architectMember of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects[167] MRINARoyal Institution of Naval ArchitectsEngland
Petroleum industry - production and processing of fuels and lubricantsChartered Petroleum Engineer[168] MEI/FEIEnergy InstituteUK
PhysicistChartered Physicist[169] CPhysInstitute of PhysicsUK

Professional qualifications for which the level of education is not applicable

Regulated by law or public authority

Professions with reserved activities:

Regulated by professional bodies under royal charter

Professions with reserved activities:

Professions with protected titles without reserve of activities:

Generic titleProtected titlePostnominal lettersProfessional or regulatory bodyRegion
ArbitratorMember of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators[172] MCIArbChartered Institute of ArbitratorsUK
Chartered Arbitrator[173] FCIArbChartered Institute of ArbitratorsUK

Professional qualifications in sectoral professions

The "sectoral professions" are ones which are regulated in every EU country and where training and education requirements have been harmonised. There is therefore no explicit training level associated with the qualifications in the regulations as the educational requirements do not vary between countries and do not need to be compared. All of these are regulated by law or public authority, not by professional bodies.

ProfessionCompetent authorityRegion
Architect[174] Architects Registration BoardUK
Dental PractitionerGeneral Dental CouncilUK
Doctor with basic trainingGeneral Medical CouncilUK
Doctor: Specialist doctorGeneral Medical CouncilUK
Doctor: General PractitionerGeneral Medical CouncilUK
Nurse and midwifeNursing and Midwifery CouncilUK
PharmacistGeneral Pharmaceutical CouncilGB
Pharmaceutical Society of Northern IrelandNI
Veterinary SurgeonRoyal College of Veterinary SurgeonsUK

Professional qualifications not included in the European directives

Not all chartered titles are included in the European directives on professional qualifications, but all UK chartered titles, and some lower-level titles, are issued by a professional body under the authority of a royal charter and are thus recognised professional qualifications (these should not be confused with membership levels within an organisation). These qualifications are sometimes associated with professions that are included in the directives as regulated under law or by public authority (e.g. architecture or psychology).

Non-chartered titles:

ProfessionalPostnominal lettersProfessional body
Registered Environmental Technician[175] REnvTechSociety for the Environment
Registered IT TechnicianRITTechBritish Computer Society
Registered Science TechnicianRSciTechScience Council
Registered ScientistRSciScience Council
Registered Marine TechnologistRMarTechIMarEST

Chartered titles:

ProfessionalPostnominal lettersProfessional body
Chartered Arboriculturalist[176] MICForInstitute of Chartered Foresters
Chartered Architect[177] RIBA Royal Institute of British Architects
Chartered Designer[178] MCSD & FCSD Chartered Society of Designers
Chartered Director[179] CDir Institute of Directors
Chartered Environmentalist[180] CEnv Society for the Environment
Chartered Ergonomist and Human Factors Specialist[181] CErgHFChartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors
Chartered Horticulturist[182] CHortChartered Institute of Horticulture
Chartered Internal Auditor[183] CMIIA/CFIIAChartered Institute of Internal Auditors
Chartered Linguist[184] CLChartered Institute of Linguists
Chartered Mathematics Teacher[185] CMathTeachInstitute of Mathematics and its Applications
Chartered Member/Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Professional Development[186] Chartered MCIPD/Chartered FCIPDChartered Institute of Professional Development
Chartered Member/Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment[187] Chartered MCISI/Chartered FCISIChartered Institute for Securities and Investment
Chartered Member/Fellow of the Institute of Logistics and Transport[188] CMILT/FCILT Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
Chartered Patent Attorney/Agent[189] CPA Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys
Chartered Physiotherapist[190] MCSP Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Chartered Procurement and Supply Professional[191] MCIPS/FCIPSChartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
Chartered Psychologist[192] CPsychol British Psychological Society
Chartered Public Relations Practitioner[193] Chart.PRChartered Institute of Public Relations
Chartered Quality Professionals[194] CQPChartered Quality Institute
Chartered Radiation Protection Professional[195] CRadPSociety for Radiological Protection
Chartered Science Teacher[196] CSciTeachScience Council
Chartered Security Professional[197] CSyPChartered Security Professionals Registration Authority
Chartered Teacher of English[198] CTEEnglish Association
Chartered Wealth Manager[199] Chartered MCISI/Chartered FCISIChartered Institute for Securities and Investment

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: Welcome to the Centre for Professional Qualifications. UK Centre for Professional Qualifications. 10 November 2021.
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  5. Web site: Regulated Professions. UK NARIC. Centre for Professional Qualifications. 7 November 2016.
  6. Web site: The European Union (Recognition of Professional Qualifications) Regulations 2015. Legislation.gov.uk. 7 November 2016.
  7. Web site: Professional Registration for Technicians. Gatsby Charitable Foundation. 12 November 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161113035633/http://www.gatsby.org.uk/education/programmes/professional-registration-for-technicians. 13 November 2016. dead.
  8. Web site: An introduction to technician registration. Gatsby Charitable Foundation. 12 November 2016. 2013.
  9. Web site: European Qualifications Framework and its relations to the Bologna Cycles and Directives on Professional Qualifications. April 2016. World Confederation for Physical Therapy. 12 November 2016.
  10. Web site: Regulated professions database. European Commission. 12 November 2016.
  11. Web site: Regulated professions database: Airport fire fighter. European Commission. 12 November 2016.
  12. Web site: Regulated professions database: Diver. European Commission. 12 November 2016.
  13. Web site: Regulated professions database: Approved driving instructor. European Commission. 12 November 2016.
  14. Web site: Regulated professions database: Approved driving instructor department of environment for N.I.. European Commission. 12 November 2016.
  15. Web site: Regulated professions database: Certified instructor (motor cycles) (in Great Britain). European Commission. 12 November 2016.
  16. Web site: Regulated professions database: Registered Gas Engineer. European Commission. 12 November 2016.
  17. Web site: Regulated professions database: Road/Street Works Supervisor. European Commission. 12 November 2016.
  18. Web site: Regulated professions database: Road/street works operative. European Commission. 12 November 2016.
  19. Web site: Regulated professions database: Cash & Valuables in Transit Operative. European Commission. 12 November 2016.
  20. Web site: Regulated professions database: Close Protection Operative. European Commission. 12 November 2016.
  21. Web site: Regulated professions database: Door Supervisor. European Commission. 12 November 2016.
  22. Web site: Regulated professions database: Public Surveillance Operative. European Commission. 12 November 2016.
  23. Web site: Regulated professions database: Security Guard. European Commission. 12 November 2016.
  24. Web site: Regulated professions database: Vehicle Immobiliser (Northern Ireland). European Commission. 12 November 2016.
  25. Web site: Regulated professions database: Childminder. European Commission. 12 November 2016.
  26. Web site: Regulated professions database: Airport fire officer. European Commission. 12 November 2016.
  27. Web site: Regulated professions database: Mines electrician. European Commission. 12 November 2016.
  28. Web site: Regulated professions database: Mines mechanic. European Commission. 12 November 2016.
  29. Web site: Regulated professions database: Dental Nurse. European Commission. 12 November 2016.
  30. Web site: Regulated professions database: Licensed boatmaster. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  31. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chief engineer class I fishing vessel. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  32. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chief Engineer Class 2 - Fishing Vessels. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  33. Web site: Regulated professions database: Executry Practitioner. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  34. Web site: Regulated professions database: Qualified Conveyancer. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  35. Web site: Regulated professions database: Deck Officer Class 1 - Fishing Vessels. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  36. Web site: Regulated professions database: Deck Officer Class 2 Fishing Vessel. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  37. Web site: Regulated professions database: Deck Officer Class 3 - Fishing Vessels. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  38. Web site: Regulated professions database: Insolvency practitioner. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  39. Web site: Regulated professions database: Inspector of Weights & Measures in Northern Ireland. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  40. Web site: Regulated professions database: Inspector of weights and measures. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  41. Web site: Regulated professions database: Costs Lawyer. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  42. Web site: Regulated professions database: Mines electrical engineer. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  43. Web site: Regulated professions database: Mines mechanical engineer. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  44. Web site: Regulated professions database: Mine deputy. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  45. Web site: Regulated professions database: Registered Trademark Attorney. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  46. Web site: Regulated professions database: Registered trademark agent. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  47. Web site: Regulated professions database: Waste disposal manager . European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  48. Web site: Regulated professions database: Nurse Admitted to Sub-Part 2 of the Register maintained by the Nursing & Midwifery Council. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  49. Web site: Regulated professions database: Teacher in Further Education (England & Wales). European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  50. Web site: Regulated professions database: Registered veterinary nurse. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  51. Web site: Regulated professions database: Dental hygienist. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  52. Web site: Regulated professions database: Clinical dental technician. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  53. Web site: Regulated professions database: Dental Technician. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  54. Web site: Regulated professions database: Dental therapist. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  55. Web site: Regulated professions database: Pharmacy technician. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  56. Web site: Regulated professions database: Farrier. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  57. Web site: Regulated professions database: Licensed conveyancer. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  58. Web site: Regulated professions database: Orthodontic Therapist. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  59. Web site: Regulated professions database: Licentiate of the Society of Dyers and Colourists. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  60. Web site: Regulated professions database: Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Dance. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  61. Web site: Regulated professions database: Registered Teacher of the Royal Academy of Dance. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  62. Web site: Regulated professions database: Engineering technician. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  63. Web site: Regulated professions database: ICT Technician. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  64. Web site: Regulated professions database: Associate Member of The Chartered Institute of Marketing. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  65. Web site: Regulated professions database: Registered Meteorologist. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  66. Web site: Regulated professions database: Associate Member of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  67. Web site: Regulated professions database: Licentiate of the Textile Institute. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  68. Web site: Regulated professions database: Actuary. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  69. Web site: Regulated professions database: Principal of a further education institution in England. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  70. Web site: Regulated professions database: Mine manager. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  71. Web site: Regulated professions database: Mine surveyor. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  72. Web site: Regulated professions database: Nurses admitted to Sub-Part 1 of the Register maintained by the Nursing & Midwifery Council. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  73. Web site: Regulated professions database: Patent Attorney. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  74. Web site: Regulated professions database: School Teacher in State maintained schools (Primary). European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  75. Web site: Regulated professions database: School teacher in State maintained schools (secondary). European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  76. Web site: Regulated professions database: Hearing aid dispenser. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  77. Web site: Regulated professions database: Dispensing optician. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  78. Web site: Regulated professions database: Social Worker. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  79. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chiropodist/Podiatrist. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  80. Web site: Regulated professions database: Dietitian. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  81. Web site: Regulated professions database: Advocate. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  82. Web site: Regulated professions database: Biomedical Scientist. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  83. Web site: Regulated professions database: Occupational therapist. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  84. Web site: Regulated professions database: Orthoptist. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  85. Web site: Regulated professions database: Paramedic. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  86. Web site: Regulated professions database: Physiotherapist. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  87. Web site: Regulated professions database: Prosthetist/Orthotist. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  88. Web site: Regulated professions database: Radiographer. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  89. Web site: Regulated professions database: Social Worker. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  90. Web site: Regulated professions database: Speech and language therapist. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  91. Web site: Regulated professions database: Operating Department Practitioner. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  92. Web site: Regulated professions database: Environmental Health Practitioner. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  93. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Tax Advisor. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  94. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Management Accountant. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  95. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Certified Accountant. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  96. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Accountant. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  97. Web site: Regulated professions database: Member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers in Scotland (Chartered Banker). European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  98. Web site: Regulated professions database: Member of the Institute of Financial Services. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  99. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Biologist. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  100. Web site: Regulated professions database: Associate of the Chartered Institute of Building. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  101. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Builder. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  102. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Building Surveyor. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  103. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Secretary. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  104. Web site: Regulated professions database: Associateship of Society of Dyers and Colourists. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  105. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Colourist. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  106. Web site: Regulated professions database: Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  107. Web site: Regulated professions database: Incorporated Engineer. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  108. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Wastes Manager. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  109. Web site: Regulated professions database: Environmental Health Officer. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  110. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Forester. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  111. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Geographer. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  112. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  113. Web site: Regulated professions database: CIH Chartered Member. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  114. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered IT Professional. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  115. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Insurance Broker. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  116. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Insurance Practitioner. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  117. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Financial Planner. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  118. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered insurer (insurance underwriting). European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  119. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Land Surveyor. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  120. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Legal Executive. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  121. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Institute of Library & Information Professionals. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  122. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Loss Adjuster. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  123. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Manager. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  124. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Marketer. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  125. Web site: Regulated professions database: Member of The Chartered Institute of Marketing. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  126. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Mathematician. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  127. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Statistician. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  128. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered measurement and control technologist. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  129. Web site: Regulated professions database: Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  130. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Meteorologist. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  131. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Minerals Surveyor. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  132. Web site: Regulated professions database: Member of the Institute of Materials Minerals and Mining. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  133. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Public finance accountant. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  134. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Quantity Surveyor. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  135. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Shipbroker. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  136. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Surveyor. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  137. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Textile Technologist. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  138. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Town Planner. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  139. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Valuation Surveyor. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  140. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Water and Environment Manager. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  141. Web site: Regulated professions database: Barrister. European Commission. 19 November 2016.
  142. Web site: Regulated professions database: Barrister. European Commission. 19 November 2016.
  143. Web site: Regulated Professions Database: Pharmacist. European Commission. 27 December 2017.
  144. Web site: Regulated professions database: Optometrist (ophthalmic optician). European Commission. 19 November 2016.
  145. Web site: Regulated professions database: Arts Therapist . European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  146. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chiropractor. European Commission. 19 November 2016.
  147. Web site: Regulated professions database: Clinical Scientist. European Commission. 19 November 2016.
  148. Web site: Regulated professions database: Osteopath. European Commission. 19 November 2016.
  149. Web site: Regulated professions database: Practitioner psychologist. European Commission. 19 November 2016.
  150. Web site: Regulated professions database: Analytical chemist. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  151. Web site: Regulated professions database: Member of Royal Aeronautical Society . European Commission. 19 November 2016.
  152. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Architectural Technologist. European Commission. 19 November 2016.
  153. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Building Services Engineer. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  154. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Chemical Engineer. European Commission. 19 November 2016.
  155. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Chemist. European Commission. 19 November 2016.
  156. Web site: Regulated professions database: Member of ICE (MICE), Chartered Civil Engineer. European Commission. 19 November 2016.
  157. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Structural Engineer. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  158. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Scientist. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  159. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Energy Engineer. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  160. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Engineer. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  161. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Environmental Health Officer. European Commission. 19 November 2016.
  162. Web site: Regulated professions database: Environmental Health Officer. European Commission. 19 November 2016.
  163. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Gas Engineer. European Commission. 19 November 2016.
  164. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Geologist. European Commission. 19 November 2016.
  165. Web site: Regulated professions database: Member of the Landscape Institute . European Commission. 19 November 2016.
  166. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Marine Engineer. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  167. Web site: Regulated professions database: Member of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects . European Commission. 19 November 2016.
  168. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Petroleum Engineer. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  169. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Physicist. European Commission. 19 November 2016.
  170. Web site: Regulated professions database: Notary Public. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  171. Web site: Regulated professions database: Associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators . European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  172. Web site: Regulated professions database: Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  173. Web site: Regulated professions database: Chartered Arbitrator. European Commission. 13 November 2016.
  174. Web site: The European Union (Recognition of Professional Qualifications) Regulations 2015. PART 4 Sectoral Professions. 19 November 2016.
  175. Web site: Registered Environmental Technician. Society for the Environment. 19 November 2016.
  176. Web site: Routes to ICF Chartered Status. Institute of Chartered Foresters. 23 November 2016.
  177. Web site: RIBA Chartered Membership. Royal Institute of British Architects. 19 November 2016.
  178. Web site: Chartership. 23 June 2015. Chartered Society of Designers. 19 November 2016.
  179. Web site: Chartered Director. Institute of Directors. 19 November 2016.
  180. Web site: Chartered Environmentalist. Society for the Environment. 19 November 2016.
  181. Web site: Chartership. Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors. 23 November 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20150401181246/http://www.ergonomics.org.uk/chartership/. 1 April 2015. dead.
  182. Web site: Chartered Horticulturist information. Chartered Institute of Horticulture. 23 November 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160614064708/http://www.horticulture.org.uk/page.php?pageid=583. 14 June 2016. dead.
  183. Web site: Royal Charter. Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors. 23 November 2016.
  184. Web site: Become chartered. Chartered Institute of Linguists. 19 November 2016.
  185. Web site: Chartered Mathematics Teacher. Institute of Mathematics and its Applications. 23 November 2016.
  186. Web site: About Professional Membership. Chartered Institute of Professional Development. 23 November 2016.
  187. Web site: Individual Charter. Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment. 23 November 2016.
  188. Web site: Membership levels. Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport. 19 November 2016.
  189. Web site: Patent attorneys and other advisors. Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys. 19 November 2016.
  190. Web site: Choose chartered. Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. 23 November 2016.
  191. Web site: Chartered Status. Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply. 23 November 2016.
  192. Web site: Chartered psychologist. British Psychological Society. 19 November 2016.
  193. Web site: Chartered Public Relations Practitioner. Chartered Institute of Public Relations. 23 November 2016.
  194. Web site: Chartered Quality Professionals. Chartered Quality Institute. 23 November 2016.
  195. Web site: Becoming a Chartered Radiation Protection Professional (CRadP). Society for Radiological Protection. 23 November 2016.
  196. Web site: Chartered Science Teacher. Science Council. 19 November 2016.
  197. Web site: About. Chartered Security Professionals Registration Authority. 23 November 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160527210353/http://csyp-register.org/about. 27 May 2016. dead.
  198. Web site: Chartered Teacher of English. English Association. 23 November 2016.
  199. Web site: Chartered Wealth Manager . Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment. 23 November 2016.