Competency Standards: Marine Technology Credentials

CMarTech | RMarTech | MarTech | CMarSci | RMarSci

note - the terms "registration" and "credentials" may be used interchangeably throughout this guide.

Chartered Marine Technologist (CMarTech)

Education

Normally, a formal education is an essential pre-requisite for registration as it demonstrates the underpinning knowledge and understanding for professional competence. The following qualifications exemplify the required knowledge and understanding for Chartered Marine Technologist credential:

An accredited Master’s degree

or

An accredited Bachelor’s degree, plus either an appropriate accredited Master’s degree, or appropriate further learning to Master's level.

If an accredited Master’s level qualification is not presented, it is possible to demonstrate Master's level achievement through a combination of academic awards and/or appropriate experiential learning. Candidates applying through this route must clearly demonstrate that they have achieved the same level of knowledge and understanding, as those with the accredited qualifications. For example, a Bachelor’s qualification supported by appropriate professional experience may be sufficient to demonstrate a Master's level knowledge. Candidates must respond to each of the Competency Standards with specific examples of how they have met each standard through experiential learning. Candidates should be careful to explain what was learned from each experience. If you do not possess the requisite academic credentials, but you believe your career or professional experience will merit consideration, please fill out and submit the Career Appraisal Route Form with your application.

Competence

All Candidates for registration must have at minimum of five (5) years of experience in their professional field. The following table details the generic competencies that must be demonstrated in order to achieve registration as a Chartered Marine Technologist. Given the diverse nature of technological practice, achieving the required level for these professional competencies will involve a broad range of activities. Candidates who believe they meet these or who wish to work towards them, should approach the MTS or SUT to obtain further details on how to apply for registration. Chartered Marine Technologists must be competent throughout their professional lives using a combination of their knowledge, training and experience to be able to:

Professional Development

Professional development is a key part of developing the competence required to achieve the standard for Chartered Marine Technologist registration. Aspiring Chartered Marine Technologists learn to apply their knowledge and understanding and apply professional judgment through professional development. Candidates may rely on professional development opportunities offered via MTS or SUT events, university training, workplace training, accredited professional development schemes, or other high-level professional development opportunities. For candidates seeking additional information about professional development, the Registrar will be able to provide information and guidance necessary and may be able to put them in touch with a mentor to assist them through the process and help to identify any skills gaps in their development.

Anyone seeking registration as a Chartered Marine Technologist should maintain a detailed record of their development, responsibilities and experience, verified by referees, in order to be best prepared to provide the evidence of professional competence commensurate for CMarTech registration.

Maintaining Competence & Demonstrating a Commitment to CPD

Once CMarTech registration has been achieved, Chartered Marine Technologists have an obligation to maintain professional competence. MTS and SUT are actively developing an online tracking system for professional development units, which will be made available to those registered if the pilot program is continued. View the CPD Plan form online.

Code of Professional Conduct

All successful candidates are required to make a personal commitment to live by the appropriate codes of professional conduct, recognizing their obligations to society, the marine professions and the environment. The MTS code of conduct is available online here. The SUT code of conduct is available online here.

Registered Marine Technologist (RMarTech)

All Candidates for registration must have at minimum of five (5) years of experience in their professional field. The following table details the generic competencies that must be demonstrated in order to achieve registration as a Registered Marine Technologist. Given the diverse nature of technological practice, achieving the required level for these professional competencies will involve a broad range of activities. Candidates who believe they meet these or who wish to work towards them, should approach MTS or SUT to obtain further details on how to apply for registration.

Education

Normally, formal education is an essential pre-requisite for registration, as it demonstrates the underpinning knowledge and understanding for professional competence. The following qualifications exemplify the required knowledge and understanding for Registered Marine Technologist registration.

An accredited Bachelor’s degree

Or

A Higher National Certificate or Diploma or Foundation Degree, plus appropriate further learning to degree level.

Or

An NVQ4 or SVQ4

If an accredited Bachelor ordinary degree level qualification is not present, it is possible to demonstrate Bachelor ordinary degree level achievement through a combination of academic awards and/or appropriate experiential learning. Candidates applying through this route must clearly demonstrate that they have achieved the same level of knowledge and understanding as those with the accredited qualifications. For example, a HND (or other Associate’s level or Vocational training) qualification supported by appropriate professional experience may be sufficient to demonstrate a Bachelor level knowledge. Candidates must respond to each of the Competency Standards with specific examples of how they have met each standard through experiential learning. If you do not possess the requisite academic credentials, but you believe your career or professional experience will merit consideration, please fill out and submit the Career Appraisal Route Form with your application.

Competence

Registered Marine Technologists must be competent throughout their professional lives using a combination of their knowledge, training and experience to be able to:

Professional Development

Professional development is a key part of developing the competence required to achieve the standard for Registered Marine Technologist registration. Aspiring Registered Marine Technologists learn to apply their knowledge and understanding and apply professional judgment through professional development. Candidates may rely on professional development opportunities offered via MTS or SUT events, university training, workplace training, accredited professional development schemes, or other high-level professional development opportunities. For candidates seeking additional information about professional development, the Registrar will be able to provide information and guidance necessary and may be able to put them in touch with a mentor to assist them through the process and help to identify any skills gaps in their development. Anyone seeking registration as a Registered Marine Technologist should maintain a detailed record of their development, responsibilities and experience, verified by referees, in order to be best prepared to provide the evidence of professional competence commensurate for RMarTech registration.

Maintaining Competence & Demonstrating a Commitment to CPD

Once RMarTech registration has been achieved, Registered Marine Technologists have an obligation to maintain professional competence. MTS and SUT are actively developing an online tracking system for professional development units, which will be made available to those registered if the pilot program is continued. View the CPD Plan form online here.

Code of Professional Conduct

All successful candidates are required to make a personal commitment to live by the appropriate codes of professional conduct, recognizing their obligations to society, the marine professions and the environment. The MTS code of conduct is available online here. The SUT code of conduct is available online here.

Marine Technician (MarTech)

All Candidates for registration must have at minimum of five (5) years of experience in their professional field. The following table details the generic competencies that must be demonstrated in order to achieve registration as a Marine Technician. Given the diverse nature of scientific and technological practice, achieving the required level for these professional competencies will involve a broad range of activities. Candidates, who believe they meet these or who wish to work towards them, should approach MTS or SUT to obtain further details on how to apply for registration.

Education

Normally, formal education is a pre-requisite for registration, as it demonstrates the underpinning knowledge and understanding for professional competence. The following qualifications exemplify the required knowledge and understanding for Marine Technician registration.

Standard Route

Integrated training and experience such as is provided by many Advanced Apprenticeships can provide most, or all, of the knowledge and experience necessary, and may lead directly to Marine Technician registration. Other qualifications can provide a straightforward way of demonstrating that part of the necessary competence has been acquired. The following are examples of qualifications which an applicant for Marine Technician registration might hold:

• An approved National Certificate (UK), Certificate (US), National Diploma (UK), or Diploma (US)
• An approved qualification at level 6 in the Scottish Qualifications and Credit Framework
• A City & Guilds Higher Professional Diploma (UK)
• A technical certificate as part of an Advanced Apprenticeship Program
• An NVQ3 or SVQ3
• A work-based learning route
• Qualifications in similar areas providing they are assessed as equivalent by MTS or SUT
• An accredited Associate’s Degree program.

Qualifications at this level are subject to change as a result of policy developments. Please consult MTS or SUT for details of any changes or additions to this list. 

Individual Route / Career Appraisal Route

Many potential professional Marine Technicians will not have had the advantage of formal training and will need to demonstrate they have acquired the necessary competencies through extended experience, some of this supervised. Experienced, practicing professional Marine Technicians are often found to have gained the necessary knowledge and skills for their job through working closely with other skilled colleagues over a number of years. Thus, individuals without the types of qualifications listed above may apply for an Individual Route assessment. This separate procedure, administered by MTS and SUT, involves an in-depth appraisal of the applicant’s competence. Evidence of employer recognition of competencies and relevant skills will assist in achieving registration. MTS or SUT may be able to provide a mentor to help applicants to address any gaps in their training and experience portfolio.

If one of these approved qualifications is not offered, it is possible to demonstrate the appropriate level of achievement through a combination of academic awards and/or appropriate experiential learning. Candidates applying through this route must clearly demonstrate that they have achieved the same level of knowledge and understanding as those with the accredited qualifications. Candidates must respond to each of the Competency Standards with specific examples of how they have met each standard through experiential learning. Candidates should be careful to explain what was learned from each experience. If you do not possess the requisite academic credentials, but you believe your career or professional experience will merit consideration under the individual route, please fill out and submit the Career Appraisal Route Form with your application. 

Competence

Marine Technicians must be competent throughout their professional lives using a combination of their knowledge, training and experience to be able to:

Professional Development

Professional development is a key part of developing the competence required to achieve the standard for Marine Technician registration. Aspiring Marine Technicians learn to apply their knowledge and understanding and apply professional judgment through professional development. Candidates may rely on professional development opportunities offered via MTS or SUT events, university training, workplace training, accredited professional development schemes, or other high-level professional development opportunities. For candidates seeking additional information about professional development, the Registrar will be able to provide information and guidance necessary and may be able to put them in touch with a mentor to assist them through the process and help to identify any skills gaps in their development.

Anyone seeking registration as a Marine Technician should maintain a detailed record of their development, responsibilities and experience, verified by referees, in order to be best prepared to provide the evidence of professional competence commensurate for MarTech registration.

Maintaining Competence & Demonstrating a Commitment to CPD

Once MarTech registration has been achieved, Marine Technicians have an obligation to maintain professional competence. MTS and SUT are actively developing an online tracking system for professional development units, which will be made available to those registered if the pilot program is continued. View the CPD Plan form online.

Code of Professional Conduct

All successful candidates are required to make a personal commitment to live by the appropriate codes of professional conduct, recognizing their obligations to society, the marine professions and the environment. The MTS code of conduct is available online here. The SUT code of conduct is available online here.

Chartered Marine Scientist (CMarSci)

Education

Normally, a formal education is an essential pre-requisite for registration as it demonstrates the underpinning knowledge and understanding for professional competence. The following qualifications exemplify the required knowledge and understanding for Chartered Marine Scientist credential:

An accredited Master’s degree

or

An accredited Bachelor’s degree, plus either an appropriate accredited Master’s degree, or appropriate further learning to Master's level.

If an accredited Master’s level qualification is not presented, it is possible to demonstrate Master's level achievement through a combination of academic awards and/or appropriate experiential learning. Candidates applying through this route must clearly demonstrate that they have achieved the same level of knowledge and understanding, as those with the accredited qualifications. For example, a Bachelor’s qualification supported by appropriate professional experience may be sufficient to demonstrate a Master's level knowledge. Candidates must respond to each of the Competency Standards with specific examples of how they have met each standard through experiential learning. Candidates should be careful to explain what was learned from each experience. If you do not possess the requisite academic credentials, but you believe your career or professional experience will merit consideration, please fill out and submit the Career Appraisal Route Form with your application.

Competence

All Candidates for registration must have at minimum of five (5) years of experience in their professional field. The following table details the generic competencies that must be demonstrated in order to achieve registration as a Chartered Marine Scientist. Given the diverse nature of scientific practice, achieving the required level for these professional competencies will involve a broad range of activities. Candidates who believe they meet these or who wish to work towards them, should approach the MTS or SUT to obtain further details on how to apply for registration. Chartered Marine Scientists must be competent throughout their professional lives using a combination of their knowledge, training and experience to be able to:

A: Application of knowledge and understanding

Identify and use relevant scientific understanding, methods, and skills to complete tasks and address well-defined problems.

A1: Demonstrate how you use knowledge, experience, skills, and broader scientific understanding to optimize the application of existing and emerging science and technology.

You should provide sufficient detail here to show your deep understanding of your specialist scientific subject and how you have applied it. Further to this, include any examples of where your broader scientific understanding is applied to your area of practice. Examples could include but are not limited to:

• Writing and presenting internal papers, reports, or standards;
• Conducting appropriate research to facilitate design and development of scientific processes;
• Writing primary journal articles and patents.

A2: Exercise sound judgment and understand principles of uncertainty in complex and unpredictable situations.

This competence is asking you to identify and be aware of the limit of your own knowledge and professional competence, to demonstrate an ability to manage your own strengths and weaknesses, and to recognize the level of risk attached to your actions. Examples could include but are not limited to:

• When you have reacted and dealt with an unexpected outcome;
• When you have approached a piece of work or project flexibly and in a novel or different way or reacted to an unexpected outcome.

A3: Demonstrate critical evaluation of relevant scientific information and concepts to propose solutions to problems.

You should think of this competence in terms of selecting the best methodology, the subsequent data analysis, evaluations, and conclusions you draw, and how you overcome any barriers or issues. Examples could include but are not limited to:

• Engaging in experimental design and testing;
• Reviewing relevant literature, databases, manuals, or designs;
• Statistical analysis and numerical modeling.

B: Personal Responsibility

Exercise personal responsibility in planning and implementing tasks according to prescribed protocols.

B1: Work autonomously and take responsibility for the work of self and others.

It is important for this competency to ensure you describe your contribution, responsibility, and impact on a certain task or project and make it clear what you personally have achieved, i.e., "I" not "we". In formulating your answers and giving relevant examples, you should consider the following:

• You will be expected to undertake your work without day-to-day supervision and so you should demonstrate that you are able to achieve this;
• You should demonstrate your understanding of when you may need to seek guidance from others and how you would obtain this guidance;
• If you are responsible for managing the work of others, you should clearly describe how you discharge those responsibilities.

B2: Promote, implement and take responsibility for robust policies and protocols relating to health, safety, and sustainability.

You should demonstrate that you understand the policies and protocols related to health, safety, and sustainability that apply to the work you are undertaking giving examples where you have implemented and promoted them, and describe any responsibilities that you have related to this. In formulating your answers, you should consider the following:

• Demonstrate that you know where these policies and protocols are documented and that you are able to apply them in your practice;
• How your work contributes to the update and development of your departments/organizations policies and procedures;
• How you "promote" the awareness and application of these policies and protocols with others, especially peers and more junior colleagues.

B3: Promote and ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and quality standards.

You should demonstrate that you understand which regulatory requirements and quality standards apply to your area of work including data integrity and privacy. In formulating your answers and giving examples, you should consider the following:

• Describe what you do to ensure that these requirements and standards are being followed for those activities for which you are responsible;
• Describe how you "promote" the awareness of regulatory requirements and quality standards amongst peers and more junior colleagues;
• Describe how you safely store and handle data in line with national and international data protection and cybersecurity regulations.

B4: Oversee the implementation of solutions and demonstrate an understanding of potential and actual impacts of your work on your organization, on the profession, and on the wider community.

You should demonstrate an understanding of the potential and actual impacts of your work on your organization, on the profession, on the general public, and on the physical environment. Examples could include but are not limited to:

• Indicating that you are aware of the sensitivity of your work and show how this understanding translates into the ways in which you carry out your work;
• Showing an awareness of how your profession is portrayed and viewed by the public at large, and how you take responsibility for recognizing this in the work you do;
• Describing how you seek to avoid reputational damage related to the work you carry  out;
• Explaining how you set a good example to others in the way you discharge the responsibilities related to the work you undertake and the benefits to the organization.

C: Interpersonal Skills

Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills.

C1: Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with specialist and non-specialist audiences.

A non-specialist audience is anyone working outside of your particular area of expertise, so it would not necessarily be a non-scientist. Your example[s] should indicate how you have communicated in a way that is effective to each type of audience. In formulating your answers, you should consider the following:

• Not just the content of the message but also the mode or style of delivery that is adapted according to the audience;
• The feedback loop to gauge the understanding and improve future communications.

C2: Demonstrate effective leadership through the ability to guide, influence, inspire and empathize with others.

This competence is about understanding your leadership skills and is not reserved for those in management roles, it is applicable to all. Examples could include but are not limited to:

• Experiences of mentoring or coaching you have had; you should consider how effective this was and the overall impact;
• Considering when you have managed change within your organization or overseen the implementation of any new processes; you should consider how effective this was and the overall impact.

C3: Demonstrate the ability to mediate, develop and maintain positive working relationships.

You should describe or define the "working relationship" and provide at least one example which focuses on your handling of a challenging interpersonal situation and demonstrates your ability to mediate and achieve a positive outcome. You should consider how through your approach you have changed or modified the behavior or attitudes of others to positive effect. Examples could include but are not limited to:

• How you have managed the merger or integration of different teams;
• Managing working relationships across different departments or organizations;
• Interactions with committees, working groups, or other professional body activities;
• How you have managed and resolved a difficult relationship situation between members of a team for which you are responsible.

D: Professional Practice

Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods.

D1: Demonstrate how you scope and plan and manage projects.

Describe an example where you have developed a project scope with clearly defined boundaries and project plans. Any problem-solving techniques used should be highlighted along with potential benefits of the project to the business. You should make it clear the level of autonomy you had while working on the project, especially when the project is large covering multiple areas and a significant time span. You should show how you contributed to determining the resulting courses of action. Examples could include but are not limited to:

• Lead an operational project utilizing resources across several disciplines;
• A change management project aligning processes across sites;
• An industry-wide project establishing guidance on technical standards and requirements.

D2: Demonstrate the achievement of desired outcomes with the effective management of resources and risks.

Using projects with which you have been involved as examples you should describe your roles and responsibilities in managing the activities to achieve the desired outcomes. Examples could include but are not limited to:

• Identifying the resources [people and/or money] needed to undertake the activities
• Monitoring and surveillance of the progress of the activities;
• Identification, evaluation, and implementation of changes that may be needed to ensure the activities are successfully completed;
• Identification and management of risks that could impact the successful completion of the activities.

D3: Take responsibility for continuous improvement within a scientific or technical environment.

Your examples should indicate what actions you take to make improvements to your organization as a whole. This could be through encouraging the continuous development of junior staff or through improvements to processes within the organization. Examples could include but are not limited to:

• Evaluation of the performance of specialists methods and tools used;
• Development of recommendations for future enhancements or modifications to procedures or working practices in order to achieve performance improvements;
• Description of examples where your actions have led to performance improvement by yourself or others;
• Identification of lessons learned from activities undertaken by yourself or by others for whom you are responsible, such as what went well, went badly, or was lacking.

E: Professional Standards

Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards.

E1: Comply with and promote relevant codes of conduct and practice.

You should provide comprehensive examples of how you have applied and promoted the codes of conduct under which you practice and the outcome.

Examples you may wish to include but are not limited to equality, diversity and inclusion, reliability and integrity, and ethical practices.

E2: Demonstrate a commitment to professional development through continuing advancement of your own knowledge, understanding, and competence.

Your answer should provide specific examples of what you have already done in terms of continuing professional development [CPD] and your plans for the coming year. In your examples, you must describe how your engagement in CPD has benefited your practice and the users of your work and reflect on its impact.

Examples can be taken from any of the five categories of activity [work-based learning, professional activity, formal/educational, self-directed learning, and other].

• Application of knowledge acquired on an external course that has benefitted the business - how you acquired the knowledge of a new technology and how you planned, implemented, and reviewed its success in your organization;
• Your work to promote careers in the STEM area including the design of materials and reflection on success.

We are not looking for a list of courses here but evidence of how your CPD benefits your practice and benefits others.

Professional Development

Professional development is a key part of developing the competence required to achieve the standard for Chartered Marine Scientist registration. Aspiring Chartered Marine Scientists learn to apply their knowledge and understanding and apply professional judgment through professional development. Candidates may rely on professional development opportunities offered via MTS or SUT events, university training, workplace training, accredited professional development schemes, or other high-level professional development opportunities. For candidates seeking additional information about professional development, the Registrar will be able to provide information and guidance necessary and may be able to put them in touch with a mentor to assist them through the process and help to identify any skills gaps in their development.

Anyone seeking registration as a Chartered Marine Scientist should maintain a detailed record of their development, responsibilities and experience, verified by referees, in order to be best prepared to provide the evidence of professional competence commensurate for CMarSci registration.

Maintaining Competence & Demonstrating a Commitment to CPD

Once CMarSci registration has been achieved, Chartered Marine Scientists have an obligation to maintain professional competence. MTS and SUT are actively developing an online tracking system for professional development units, which will be made available to those registered if the pilot program is continued. View the CPD Plan form online.

Code of Professional Conduct

All successful candidates are required to make a personal commitment to live by the appropriate codes of professional conduct, recognizing their obligations to society, the marine professions and the environment. The MTS code of conduct is available online here. The SUT code of conduct is available online here.

Registered Marine Scientist (RMarSci)

All Candidates for registration must have at minimum of five (5) years of experience in their professional field. The following table details the generic competencies that must be demonstrated in order to achieve registration as a Registered Marine Technologist. Given the diverse nature of technological practice, achieving the required level for these professional competencies will involve a broad range of activities. Candidates who believe they meet these or who wish to work towards them, should approach MTS or SUT to obtain further details on how to apply for registration.

Education

Normally, formal education is an essential pre-requisite for registration, as it demonstrates the underpinning knowledge and understanding for professional competence. The following qualifications exemplify the required knowledge and understanding for Registered Marine Technologist registration.

An accredited Bachelor’s degree

Or

A Higher National Certificate or Diploma or Foundation Degree, plus appropriate further learning to degree level.

Or

An NVQ4 or SVQ4

If an accredited Bachelor ordinary degree level qualification is not present, it is possible to demonstrate Bachelor ordinary degree level achievement through a combination of academic awards and/or appropriate experiential learning. Candidates applying through this route must clearly demonstrate that they have achieved the same level of knowledge and understanding as those with the accredited qualifications. For example, a HND (or other Associate’s level or Vocational training) qualification supported by appropriate professional experience may be sufficient to demonstrate a Bachelor level knowledge. Candidates must respond to each of the Competency Standards with specific examples of how they have met each standard through experiential learning. If you do not possess the requisite academic credentials, but you believe your career or professional experience will merit consideration, please fill out and submit the Career Appraisal Route Form with your application.

Competence

Registered Marine Technologists must be competent throughout their professional lives using a combination of their knowledge, training and experience to be able to:

A: Application of knowledge and understanding

Identify and use relevant scientific understanding, methods and skills to complete tasks and address well defined problems.

A1: Apply extended knowledge of underlying concepts and principles associated with area of work.

We are looking for an example of how you have used your extended knowledge within the area in which you work. This will include developments within your field and the ability to understand and apply new developments to your area of work.

A2: Review, evaluate and apply underlying scientific concepts, principles, and techniques in the context of new and different areas of work.

What we are looking for here is how you have taken techniques/principles and reviewed, evaluated, and applied them in a new area of work.

A3: Analyze, interpret, and evaluate data, concepts, and ideas to propose solutions to problems.

We are looking for an example of how you observe and interpret the results from your data to draw conclusions and inform your next steps.

B: Personal Responsibility

Exercise personal responsibility in planning and implementing tasks according to prescribed protocols

B1: Work autonomously while knowing when to escalate appropriately and recognising limits of scope of practice.

We are looking for an example of how you work with no supervision for certain key tasks, experiments or procedures associated with your role within required timeframes. You will also be able to demonstrate your understanding of when you need to seek input from either your supervisor or others and when to escalate.

B2: Take responsibility for safe and sustainable working practices and contribute to their evaluation and improvement.

We are looking for an example of how you have taken responsibility for working safely and sustainably.

B3: Take responsibility for the quality of your work and enable others to work to high standards.

This means that you can show how you are aware of the quality standards necessary for the work being carried out by you and others. You should be able to describe an example of how you enable these standards and ensure that they are applied.

C: Interpersonal Skills

Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills.

C1: Demonstrate effective and appropriate communication skills.

What we are looking for here is an example that you are an effective communicator. The example can be through appropriate oral, written, or electronic means.

C2: Demonstrate effective interpersonal and behavioral skills.

This means that you can give an example that demonstrates the skills that you use to interact with colleagues in a constructive way within the work setting. In these situations, it may be appropriate to discuss these with your supervisor, as an external perspective is often very useful in this regard.

C3: Demonstrate productive working relationships and an ability to resolve problems.

This means that you should be able to describe how, when working with others, you are able to demonstrate that you developed positive working relationships and resolved the problem. Your example should demonstrate how those working relationships were effective in resolving problems.

D: Professional Practice

Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods.

D1: Identify, review, and select scientific techniques, procedures, and methods to undertake tasks.

This means you can give an example of work that you have undertaken showing where and why the method/procedure used was chosen as the best [or most relevant] to use.

D2: Contribute to the organisation of tasks and resources.

This means that you can give examples of how you have contributed to the running of the laboratory/workshop/section or other types of working environment.

D3: Participate in the design, development, and implementation of solutions.

This means that you can give an example of 'problem solving' that describes your specific role in helping to overcome a specific problem. For instance, it might mean that a process, programme, design, assay, or method suddenly stops working and you are involved in finding out the reason why. Your example should show what your role was in understanding the problem and what your contribution achieved.

D4: Contribute to continuous process improvement.

This means that you can give an example which shows how you are aware of progress in your area and seek ways of improving the efficiency of your work. It should describe how you seek to discuss with your supervisor the strategy for achieving this. For instance, this could include new and improved methods, new ways to increase throughput, or ways to increase cost-effectiveness.

E: Professional Standards

Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards.

E1: Comply with and promote relevant codes of conduct and practice.

This means that you can give an example of how you comply with a code of conduct [e.g., of your professional Body] or how you work within and promote all relevant legislative, regulatory, and local requirements.

E2: Maintain and enhance competence in own area of practice through professional development activity.

This means that you undertake activities to enhance your competence in your own area of practice i.e., Continuing Professional Development [CPD] and reflect on its impact on you and others. We are not looking for a list of courses here but evidence of how your CPD benefits your practice and benefits others. Your CPD may include work-based learning, professional activity, formal/educational, self-directed learning.

Professional Development

Professional development is a key part of developing the competence required to achieve the standard for Registered Marine Technologist registration. Aspiring Registered Marine Technologists learn to apply their knowledge and understanding and apply professional judgment through professional development. Candidates may rely on professional development opportunities offered via MTS or SUT events, university training, workplace training, accredited professional development schemes, or other high-level professional development opportunities. For candidates seeking additional information about professional development, the Registrar will be able to provide information and guidance necessary and may be able to put them in touch with a mentor to assist them through the process and help to identify any skills gaps in their development. Anyone seeking registration as a Registered Marine Technologist should maintain a detailed record of their development, responsibilities and experience, verified by referees, in order to be best prepared to provide the evidence of professional competence commensurate for RMarTech registration.

Maintaining Competence & Demonstrating a Commitment to CPD

Once RMarTech registration has been achieved, Registered Marine Technologists have an obligation to maintain professional competence. MTS and SUT are actively developing an online tracking system for professional development units, which will be made available to those registered if the pilot program is continued. View the CPD Plan form online here.

Code of Professional Conduct

All successful candidates are required to make a personal commitment to live by the appropriate codes of professional conduct, recognizing their obligations to society, the marine professions and the environment. The MTS code of conduct is available online here. The SUT code of conduct is available online here.